Abstract: An apparatus including a rigid housing mounting a lid containing a flexible, polymeric component containing bag therewithin, with the bag including a spout directed through an opening in the container, with the lid including a piston including an apex positioned medially thereof impinging upon an upper portion of the bag to effect expressing of contents of the bag through its nozzle when the piston is projected into the bag by a handle and piston rod mounted exteriorly of the bag. Bracket structure is provided to provide stability in mounting of the container to a vertical wall surface.

Abstract: A kit for facilitating bulk shipment, storage and dispensing of fluids, comprising in combination: a carton having an internal cavity divided into a main chamber and a second chamber; a first deformable flap for providing a reclosable first passageway into the main chamber; a second deformable flap for providing a reclosable passageway into the second chamber; a window rendering a portion of the main chamber visible from outside the carton; a transparent collapsible container positioned inside the main chamber for storing and dispensing fluids; a retractable/extendable dispensing spigot communicating with the interior of the container; and a transparent portable dispenser removably housed in the second chamber. The dispensing spigot is extendable from a first, shipping position, wherein it is retracted to a position within the main chamber to a second, dispensing position, wherein it is extended through the first passageway and secured in the extended position by the first deformable flap.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquid germicide includes a container for germicide and an outlet, a metering device for metering a given amount of germicide to be dispensed from the outlet, a spout communicating with the metering device for dispensing metered germicide, and a timing arrangement coupled to the metering device for timed control of the frequency of dispensing the metered amount of germicide.

Abstract: An automatic drip bottle set for medical drip infusion which includes an expansion drip bottle received in a cylinder covered by a spring pressure assembly having a hanger mounted thereon at the top for suspending the set, and a spring received therein to provide a pressure force against the expansion drip bottle to permit the infusion solution contained therein to be smoothly infused into the patient's body.

Abstract: A dispenser for paste-like materials is described which has a cover that automatically seals the dispenser's spout when no material is pumped therefrom thereby protecting the spout and its immediate surroundings from ambient air. The cover automatically unseals the spout while material is being dispensed. The dispenser includes (1) a housing, (2) a reservoir or replaceable cartridge for storing paste-like material, (3) a pump for causing the flow of a controlled quantity of material from the reservoir or cartridge, through a channel and its discharge from the spout and (4) an integrated, rotatable cover containing a sealing cap for the spout and a plunger for activating the pump. The sealing cap and plunger move in concert with each other so that material is pumped from the spout after the sealing cap moves away from the spout.

Abstract: A transport and storage container for concentrates of beverages or the like for making a ready-to-drink beverage by means of a drink-making machine is provided in the form of an inner bag package, whereof the two narrow side walls, as well as the top and bottom, are parallel to each other, whereof the narrow side wall containing the concentrate outlet, removal and connection, piece and the opposite narrow side wall form angles of approximately 93.degree. and 87.degree. with the top and with the bottom. The two triangular wall portions of the inner bag gussets located in the bottom and top planes of the package are sealed or welded together, and a viewing window structure is provided in the outer cardboard casing of the package adjacent the end where the concentrate outlet piece is located.

Abstract: A bulk bag discharge unit having a discharge hopper with an inner liner support. The inner liner support is used to retain, in the hopper, the inner liner discharge spout and a portion of the bulk bag inner liner as the bulk bag is emptied. A plurality of splitter fingers hold the inner support in the inside of the hopper and form openings which allow bulk product to pass out of the hopper but also prevent the liner spout and a portion of the liner from passing out of the hopper. A method of preventing the dropping out of the liner during discharge using the liner support is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dispenser for soap, shampoo, tooth paste, etc. has a housing with a removable cover for the reception of disposable refill cartridges. A plunger within the dispenser is caused to advance axially by a rack and pinion mechanism to dispense the contents of the refill cartridge from an opening in the bottom of the housing. Both the plunger and a door covering the dispensing opening are actuated by manipulation of a single knob. The housing is provided with mounting bosses for securing the dispenser on a wall with conventional threaded fasteners.

Abstract: A pail mounted pump system having dual reciprocal pumps and pail cover in an integral design. The pump and pail cover are constructed in a single unit with a built-in intake siphon tubes. This arrangement provides dual pumps pumping the same fluid which keeps the system pumping should one of the pumps fail. The pail cover is formed with a recess and mounting holes for mounting a pump. A skirt on the cover has a flange on its inner surface forming an annulus which seats securely on the pail rim. A recirculation/agitation system is provided by a hose connected through a valve to the pump outlet recirculating fluid back to the pail through an aperture in the cover.

Abstract: A support housing for a fluid-dispensing container that includes a pump for delivery of the fluid from the container. The container has a specifically contoured D-shaped neck portion flange which mounts to the support housing which has a receiving flange adapted to hold the neck portion flange. The housing also includes a front housing portion that is deformable and able to snap on and off of a back housing portion.

Abstract: A support housing for a fluid-dispensing container that includes a pump for delivery of the fluid from the container. The container has a specifically contoured D-shaped neck portion flange which mounts to the support housing which has a receiving flange adapted to hold the neck portion flange. The housing also includes a front housing portion that is deformable and able to snap on and off of a back housing portion.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for monitoring the volume of material loaded into a truck body. Apparatus is provided for sensing the volume of material held in the truck body and indicating, visually or audibly, when a predetermined volumetric loading has been accomplished. Such an indication informs the appropriate personnel that, if the material being loaded is of high density, loading should be stopped. Several different embodiments for the sensing apparatus are disclosed, one of which is a plurality of horizontal holes in the side of the truck body located at a level corresponding to the maximum loading level for a high density material. A cover plate is provided for covering these holes when not being used as a horizontal sight gauge for monitoring the volume level of the material being loaded. Each of the plurality of holes includes a mechanism for preventing material flow through the holes when the cover plate is lowered to expose them to view for use as a horizontal sight gauge.

Abstract: The soap solution dispenser contains a reservoir into which opens an outlet or outflow opening of a container. In the reservoir there is present a float body or float which is pivotably mounted and provided with at least one indicator flag. Conjointly with the drop of the liquid level in the soap solution reservoir the float body also descends, which causes a displacement of the indicator flag. During the lowering of the surface of the soap solution the indicator flag moves along a viewing window formed in a cover or covering hood. There is thus signalled or indicated that the content of the soap solution in the reservoir is quite small or nearly consumed, so that the container now should be exchanged. One resulting advantage of the invention is that the indicator flag moves externally of the soap solution, so that the indicator flag cannot become stuck or bind, and thus, always remains readily visible.

Abstract: The hoppers (2) containing the powder products have a parallelepiped shape and are mounted side by side so that they can be moved by sliding on a slideway support (3). They are maintained in position by locking tabs (6). A plate forming a pan (38) is also mounted so as to be moved by sliding on horizontal slideways. The filling, and also the servicing and cleaning of the machine are thus made much easier.

Abstract: A development powder dispensing apparatus that is in the form of a carousel. The apparatus has a generally cylindrical configuration that is divided into a number of chambers such that the development powder toner within each chamber may be supplied individually to a magnetic brush unit. Because of the separation of the toner into chambers, no toner compression is experienced even though large amounts of toner may be stored.

Abstract: A liquid level indicator for providing a visual indication when the level of liquid contained in a movably mounted tank is at or above a predetermined level, disclosed in conjunction with door-mounted rinse aid dispenser tanks for dishwashers, and includes an indicator knob having a stem portion acting as a closure for the tank filler opening accessible from the inside of the dishwasher door. A viewing chamber having a sight window is located in the end of the indicator knob with a feed reservoir arrangement causing liquid within the tank to flow by gravity into the viewing chamber when the door is closed, and a portion of the liquid being retained there upon opening of the dishwasher door, providing a visual indication that the level within the tank is at or above the predetermined level.

Abstract: A door for a grain bin having a container associated therewith which is adapted to be connected to a grain bin and extended into the grain storing portion of the grain bin. An opening is disposed in a lower portion of a rear wall of the container and a front wall of the container leading to the outside of the grain bin is removable and is optionally transparent. A grain port in the top rear wall of the container has a sliding gate associated therewith for opening or closing the grain port or metering grain through the grain port. An extension spout is formed on the front bottom of the container for selectively extending the bottom portion of the container, thereby facilitating a selectively controlled flow of grain out of the grain bin.

Abstract: In a dishwasher wetting agent dispenser mounted in the door of a front-loading type dishwasher, a tiltable bucket within the dispenser pours a measured amount of fluid into a charge-discharge structure from which it flows by gravity into the washing chamber of the dishwasher. The components of the dispenser are arranged so that the dispenser will not leak when the dishwasher door is in its normal positions; including a break-away position if the door is on a dishwasher which permits such a position. The dispenser provides an air lock feature which prevents overfilling of the dispenser reservoir. A mounting arrangement of the dispenser to the door assures proper orientation therebetween. Also, a translucent rod may be attached to the dispenser to indicate when the dispenser reservoir requires filling.