Abstract: An automatic dispenser for wine has a first reservoir which holds an inverted bottle of wine and a second reservoir connected to the first reservoir through a check valve for holding a supply of wine received from the first reservoir. A solenoid actuated valve is interposed in a wine dispense line connected to the second reservoir. A source of pressurized nitrogen gas is connected to both the first and second reservoirs for supplying the discharge pressure for dispensing the wine from the second reservoir upon actuation of the solenoid, and for maintaining a nitrogen enriched atmosphere in contact with the wine at all times in the reservoirs to prevent secondary fermentation of the wine in the reservoirs by the oxygen in the air. Nitrogen is supplied automatically to the first reservoir through a demand control valve each time wine is removed from the second reservoir to occupy the space vacated by the dispensed wine.

Abstract: A portable self-contained asphalt melting and dispensing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is provided with a jacketed flexible hose having a controlled circulating system for circulating an oil heating medium, used for heating the asphalt in a kettle to also maintain the asphalt within the flexible hose in a fluid state during periods of non-use.

Abstract: A fireproof cabinet system for electronic equipment including a wall shield with an outer metal layer that acts as a radiation shield, an inner support layer and an insulation layer. A water supply nozzle is mounted on top of the fireproof cabinet system for providing a continuous stream of cooling water on the cabinet shield for minimizing fire damage of the shield and also providing a temperature barrier for the electronic equipment. A forced air cooling system provides cool air from a supply located outside of the equipment room to the cabinet where the coolant air is ducted along the top and side walls of the cabinet in a sheath formed between the cabinet wall and the interior so that the coolant air in combination with the cooling water act to cool both the equipment and to remove heat caused by the external fire.

Abstract: A cryogenic liquefied pump system which includes a pump having a drive motor, bearings, a drive shaft, and an impeller adapted to be disposed in a vessel storing a cryogenic liquid. An outer insulating tank is mounted in the vessel and an inner insulating tank is mounted inside the outer insulating tank, with a vacuum layer being interposed between the inner and outer insulating tanks. An inner side of the inner insulated tank, in which the motor and bearings are arranged, is maintained at a room temperature, with a tip portion of the inner insulating tank being formed into an outer case extending into a cryogenic region outside of the outer insulated tank.

Abstract: An apparatus for metering bulk material includes a downwardly open supply chute; a metering screw having an intake length portion for receiving bulk material from the supply chute; a motor operatively connected to the metering screw for imparting rotation thereto; and a tubular metering screw casing accommodating the metering screw and arranged for guiding therein the bulk material advanced by the metering screw during rotation thereof. The metering screw is oriented obliquely with respect to the horizontal. There is further provided a spout supported at the discharge end of the metering screw and arranged for receiving the bulk material advanced thereby. The spout has a downwardly curving configuration and a substantially vertically downwardly oriented outlet opening.

Abstract: A sliding closure unit includes at least two refractory plates having therethrough discharge openings, the plates abutting on respective planar sliding surfaces. A generally U-shaped recess is formed in each sliding surface, each recess including a pair of free arms extending toward the other recess. The recesses are dimensioned such that, when the plates are in the open position thereof, the arms of the recesses overlap, thereby forming a connected recessed area encircling the discharge openings. One of the plates has therethrough a channel opening into the recessed area and adapted to be connected to a vacuum source, thereby making it possible to prevent air from contacting molten metal being discharged through the discharge openings.

Abstract: A system for discharging a thermal decomposition residue containing carbon residue and steel wire balls, the discharge system including: a discharge mechanism including a double shaft screw conveyer having respective screws thereof supported at one end thereof and located contiguous to a residue outlet of a thermal decomposition unit, a housing hermetically connected to the residue outlet of the thermal decomposition unit and enclosing the double shaft screw conveyer with ample space on the upper side thereof; a first outlet provided in a front bottom portion of the housing for discharging the carbon residue transferred by lower portions of the double shaft conveyer; a second outlet provided at the discharging free end of the double screw conveyer for discharging the steel wire balls transferred by upper portions of the double screw conveyer; a seal provided in said first outlet for shielding the interior of the housing from ambient atmosphere; and a water-sealer including a water bath, a chute connected to t

Abstract: There is described apparatus for protecting and dispensing wine from a bottle in which a stopper assembly inserted in the neck of the bottle receives a removable cap assembly. The cap includes a chamber receiving gas under pressure from a cartridge stored in the cap. A valve in the stopper has three positions, an off position, a bottle venting position, and a bottle pressurizing position. In the latter position, gas under pressure stored in the cap is directed into the bottle so as to insert an inert gas into the bottle. In the vent position, excess pressure in the top of the bottle can be relieved. A second valve in the stopper controls an output spigot from which wine is dispensed from the bottle.

Abstract: An improved stopper apparatus for bottles, such as wine bottles, which prevents contamination of the contents therein. The improved stopper apparatus comprises a stopper plug, a bladder attached thereto, a venting valve for venting gas within the bottle, a pump for inflating the bladder and a reservoir valve and inert gas reservoir. The bladder is inserted into the bottle and the stopper plug secured within the neck thereof. The bladder is filled within the bottle forcing the gas therein to escape through the venting valve. The stopper apparatus is adapted to enable a small quantity of heavy inert gas to be deposited into the bottle from the inner gas reservoir prior to filling the bladder, whereby to form a protective layer of inert gas over the surface of the bottle's contents.

Abstract: The invention concerns a feeding device for pre-sterilized objects contained in internally sterile receptacles, for sterile packing plants. The device substantially comprises a chamber within which a sterile atmosphere is created at a pressure slightly higher than the atmospheric pressure, which communicates, by means of a valve-operated aperture, with a sterile environment into which the objects are to be transferred. The receptacle containing the objects is secured in correspondence with a second aperture in the chamber, a sterile atmosphere is created within the chamber and the lid of the receptacle is removed mechanically. The objects drop to the bottom of the chamber and by acting upon the valve, are transferred to the sterile environment.

Abstract: A system for dispensing flowable foodstuffs such as chili and the like. The system comprises a food-containing reservoir which is at least partially surrounded by a container filled with warm water or the like in order that the foodstuffs be kept in a warm and servable condition. The food reservoir is fitted with a valve generally of the plug or portion control type so that individual servings may be drawn from the reservoir. The dispenser is also fitted with a vacuum source such that a vacuum may be drawn at the upper levels of the food reservoir. An air inlet is provided into the reservoir preferably through the valve itself so that as the vacuum is being drawn on the reservoir, the valve simultaneously will be cleaned by the air flowing through it even when the valve is in its closed position. This air flow, in turn, agitates the flowable or chunky material so that it remains relatively homogenous and so that the chunky or suspended particles in the foodstuff do not settle to the bottom of the reservoir.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for safely destroying aerosol containers are disclosed. The movement of the container is restrained. Inert media is disposed about a point of puncture, and the container is punctured at the point of puncture.

Abstract: A measuring and dispensing assembly including a sealed housing defining a supply chamber with a measuring chamber immediately below the supply chamber. An outlet valve is disposed at the bottom of the measuring chamber and an inlet valve controls the flow of material from the supply chamber into the measuring chamber. The inlet valve has a cavity surrounding a control member which is movable into and out of the measuring chamber for changing the volume thereof. The inlet valve has a tubular portion extending upwardly and exteriorly of the housing for connection to an actuator. The control member for controlling the volume has a tubular section extending upwardly through the tubular portion of the inlet valve and exteriorly of the housing for connection to an adjustment means for varying the volume of the measuring chamber. The outlet valve has a stem extending upwardly through the tubular section of the control member exteriorly of the housing for connection to an actuator.

Abstract: Valve system having a primary valve for excluding air, mounted in series with a secondary valve for controlling the flow of powder.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for removing toxic liquid concentrates from their shipping and/or storage containers, mixing selected amounts of such concentrates with water, and rinsing the containers when they are empty, in a manner that avoids exposure of users to such concentrates.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for fluid media is disclosed which comprises a dosing piston movably guided within a dosing cylinder and a subsequent rotary valve, wherein the cleaning and/or sterilization of the parts coming into contact with the filling product can be performed without removing these parts. By means of a particular disposition and embodiment of the dosing piston, the rotary valve and the dosing cylinder, it is possible to make the dosing piston and rotary valve accessible rapidly and simply.

Abstract: A system for handling hygroscopic metal halide pellets serving as fill material in high pressure metal halide lamps. The pellets are loaded into stoppered transport vials at their place of manufacture. At the place of utilization, the stoppered end of the vial is inserted into a self-sealing opening in a reservoir through which dry gas is flushed to remove any contaminants. The vial is then unstoppered without removing it from the opening and its contents spill out into the reservoir. A transfer device accommodating a set number of pellets is brought into conjunction with an outlet opening, the device is filled, and the pellets transported to their destination through a channel filled with dry gas.

Abstract: A vibrating conveyor (10) is disclosed. The conveyor (10) includes a conveying table (14) and a frame (12) for supporting the table (14) for vibratory motion. The table (14) has an inlet area disposed generally in the middle of the table (14) for receiving particulate material to be conveyed. A first dispensing outlet (72) is disposed on a first side (26) of the table (14) and a second dispensing outlet (74) is disposed on the second side (34). A first pneumatic vibrator (116) is disposed on the first side (26) for vibrating the table (14) and conveying particulate material from the inlet area to the second outlet (74). A second pneumatic vibrator (118) is coupled to the table (14) on the second side (34) for vibrating the table (14) and for conveying particulate material from the inlet area to the first outlet (72).

Abstract: A dosing device for germ-free measuring and filling of liquid material into containers. The dosing device has a dosing pump situated between a material supply chamber and a material filling chamber. In particular the pump has an extended chamber which permits freeing of the pump piston during sterilization. The supply chamber, the extended chamber and the filling chamber are interconnected by rigidly arranged channels, and the upper part of the supply chamber is connected through a further chamber of the pump to the filling chamber for placing these chambers in contact with a sterile atmosphere.

Abstract: Oxidation of a molten metal pour stream is prevented by enclosing the stream in a shroud formed by one or more jets of inert gas arranged to envelope the stream.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying granular and pulverous thermoplastic materials, duroplastic materials, rubber, or similar materials to processing machines, such as extruders. The apparatus includes a charging hopper with conduit-like devices for withdrawing gases which are released from the material. A plurality of vacuum connections arranged one above another respectively degas pertaining layers of the material which is in the hopper.

Abstract: A system for confinement and removal of air-borne dust emitted during discharge delivery of particulate solids from an elevated supply source and through an enclosed descending column. The enclosed column has a delivery spout at the discharge end, the spout including a generally enclosed shroud with an open bottom wall defining the discharge opening. An arcuate lead-in flow diverter plate is coupled to the underside of the descending enclosed column and curves generally inwardly of the column. An abutment plate is disposed forwardly of the flow diverter plate at the opposed end of the discharge opening and is positioned along the normal flow path of particulate solids passing from the lead-in flow diverter plate so as to define a dynamic seal with the particulate solids moving across the discharge opening. A dust collecting duct is coupled through the spout shroud above the discharge opening so as to receive and remove a flow of dust laden air from the discharge spout to a solid-air separator means.

Abstract: A valve for dispensing a predetermined amount of molten lead to the mold of a battery grid casting machine has two tubular housings arranged in telescoping relation with their axes extending vertically. The upper housing is fixed and has a feed line for molten metal connected thereto. The lower housing is vertically movable and has a molten metal discharge line extending therefrom. A ball valve member is retained on a pedestal in the lower housing and is arranged to seal with an annular valve seat in the upper housing to control the flow of metal in response to vertical movement of the lower housing. The ball valve is retained in axial alignment with the valve seat by a plurality of circumferentially arranged fingers on the upper housing which surround and extend downwardly beyond said seat.

Abstract: A vacuum sealing for the discharge nozzle of a casting ladle as for liquid steel is disclosed. The vacuum sealing, which prevents the penetration of atmospheric gases through the porous refractory discharge nozzle, is arranged in a vacuum-tight manner below the discharge nozzle. The vacuum sealing consists of clingy plastic films or thin metal sheets.