Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing solid snack foods and the like comprises a closed container defining a chamber adapted to be at least partially filled with a snack food. A measuring cup is mounted on the container for receiving a measured quantity of the snack food. A dispensing tray is pivotally mounted on the measuring cup to normally close an open bottom thereof and is moveable to an open position for discharging the measured quantity of foodstuff. An elongated screw is mounted in the container, between the chamber and measuring cup, and is adapted to be manually turned to convey the measured quantity of foodstuff into the measuring cup.

Abstract: A multi-functional pouring spout for use on a container has a hollow tubular member pivotally mounted on a pair of brackets attached to a cap. The tubular member has a vertical position in which the lower end of the member is closed by the cap such that it functions as a measuring vessel. The member also has a tilted position in which the lower end communicates with the interior of the container through a hole in the cap to permit fluid in the member to be transferred into the container and to permit fluid to be poured from the container through the tubular member. The vertical position also causes an integral cover to close the hole in the cap.

Abstract: A dual chamber Brix measuring cup which can be used to determine whether a fountain syrup dispenser is dispensing the proper ratio of water to syrup, referred to a a Brix measurement. The cup is basically two abutting cylindrical chambers, one to receive water dispensed from the nozzle and the other adapted to receive the syrup by means of a diverter tube. The cross sectional areas of the water and syrup chambers are in the ratio of the ideal water to syrup ratio in the dispensed product. In a first embodiment, a series of calibrated marks are provided on each of the two chambers, such that the mismatch of column heights can be translated into a reading of acceptability, for example if the syrup and water heights are within two lines of each other, that enable a tolerance band of acceptable mismatches to be easily seen visually. In a second embodiment, a slider element is provided which is vertically slideable on the syrup chamber.

Abstract: A manually-refillable water reservoir assembly, which may be retrofit to a post-mix beverage dispenser to supply water from the reservoir instead of from a commercial water supply, includes a manually-refillable water container which plugs into a base assembly. The base assembly includes a socket for receiving the container, a centrifugal pump and a water filter. The beverage dispenser contains a turbine-type pump for supplying water to a carbonator at a predetermined pressure and flow rate. The inherent slippage in the centrifugal pump permits the flow rate and pressure of water supplied to the dispenser to adjust to that of the turbine-type pump.

Abstract: The device incorporates a body (41) and a cover-assembly (42). The latter has vents (47) and can be screwed onto the body (41). In use, with the cover (42) removed, the body (41) is filled through the opening (44) with liquid detergent up to the chosen level A or B. The cover (42) is then fixed and then the device is introduced into the drum of the machine where the linen is already present. During washing, the detergent is gradually distributed outwards by passing through the vents (47).

Abstract: A passive liquid measuring and pouring device adapted for mounting on the open mouth of a liquid container. The measuring and pouring device includes an attachment transition adapted to attaach the device in sealing relationship to the open mouth of the liquid container. The attachment transition provides fluid communication between the container and the liquid measuring and pouring device. The device further includes a measuring reservoir having a predetermined volume, and has an inlet port located adjacent its uppermost portion when in its upright position, and a drain hole located near its lowermost portion. The drain hole provides fluid communication between the measuring reservoir and the liquid container. A substantially vertical liquid filling channel provides direct fluid communication between the inlet port of the measuring reservoir and the attachment transition.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in a container for measuring discrete quantities of poured-out liquid, which comprises a primary storage container, a measuring head, and a modified pour-spout, formed as a unitary body. The improvements include a first embodiment having a single pour-out mouth, also serving as a filler opening, wherein a removable insert plug formed integrally with the modified pour-spout is interposed into the neck between the measuring head and the primary container. In a second embodiment including a single pour-out opening, and a removable plug between the measuring head and the primary storage container, the modified pour-spout is formed integrally at the back of the measuring head by a compression-molding process. In another embodiment, having a single pour-out opening, an annular bulge interposed in the neck between the measuring head and the primary storage container provides an orifice for filling, and is collapsed to provide closure.

Abstract: A black powder measuring, transporting, and dispensing device which includes a cylindrical open ended body to receive and dispense powder for use in muzzle loading firearms. The device has an elongated body with a larger top opening and a powder cavity to receive and hold powder, which tapers to a narrower dispensing end so as to funnel a charge of powder into the muzzle of varied caliber firearms including rifles, pistols, and shotguns, and is constructed of brass. Encased in the body, and having graduated powder quantity indicators, is a transparent scale viewer for measuring and viewing contained powder. The scale viewer is constructed of high impact synthetic material. A spring energized plunger rod controls the dispensing of the powder charge contained within the device.

Abstract: A gas cap which incorporates an exposed indicator to disclose whether the tank contains fuel for a two-stroke or a four-stroke engine, and which further employs a tank-stored, graduated cylinder to permit precise preparation of a sufficient quantity of an uncontaminated fuel mixture to fill the tank for a two-stroke or a four-stroke engine.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for receiving and measuring a quantity of fluid from a filling device comprising a container having a substantially flat container bottom for resting on a horizontal surface. The container has a translucent sidewall with markings disposed on the sidewall enabling an operator to determine the quantity of fluid therein by viewing the fluid level in the container relative to the markings. A sealing valve is disposed proximate the container bottom and adapted to receive fluid from the filling device enabling the container to be filled to a desired fluid level from the fluid filling device. A dispensing orifice is in fluid communication with the interior of the container for dispensing fluid therefrom. The apparatus is suitable for metering and mixing different proportions of different fluids prior to dispensing from the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A squeeze-bottle liquid-dispensing container having a single mouth and a liquid-holding bottle connected to an integral measuring and dispensing receptacle by an integral duct has the receptacle, or a pouring head, joined to the bottle by a neck having a throat closed by a plug insertable through the mouth of the receptacle. A removable liner may be provided to fit inside the receptacle or pouring head and may form an integral component with the plug.

Abstract: An easy-dispensing safety cap for selectively providing difficulty or ease in dispensing liquid from a flexible wall container is disclosed. The easy-dispensing safety cap comprises two nested cylindrical configurations: an inner cap and an outer cap. The inner cap has an outer annular wall and an inner annular wall spaced from the outer annular wall and joined to the outer annular wall by a bottom. A planar surface extends across and joins the inner annular wall defining a downwardly opening cavity. The downwardly opening cavity can be fitted over a neck of a flexible wall container. A conduit extends through the planar surface for permitting liquid flow between the downwardly opening cavity and a measuring chamber defined by the outer annular wall. A disk having an opening is fitted within the conduit. A lip having a notch thereon extends around and projects outwardly from the annular wall. The inner cap is nested within the outer cap. The outer cap comprises a cylindrical figure having a sidewall.

Abstract: Technique and apparatus for measuring liquids and granular material comprises a combination including a measuring vessel attached adjacent to the top and communicating with the primary container through the modifying pour spout of the latter. The measuring vessel includes an outwardly directed dispensing mouth having a removable closure, and a second upwardly directed opening vertically aligned with the pour spout of the primary vessel. In a preferred embodiment, the modifying pour spout of the primary container serves as a handle for the combination. After the primary container is filled through a tube extended through the second opening of the measuring vessel, this opening is either sealed, or a manually-operable valve is interposed into the opening. The manually-operable valve may alternatively take the form of a flap valve, or a piston valve, either of which operates to open and close communication through the modifying pour spout between the measuring vessel and the primary container.

Abstract: A measuring container for pourable ingredients which comprises a body having relatively uniform transparent walls, a flat bottom wall and a top having a pourable opening, spaced apart graduated indicia located on the transparent walls with each indicia provided at the point of intersection of a plane coincident with the horizontal level of ingredients filling the container up to the said horizontal level when the flat bottom of the container is on a horizontal plane and a plane coincident with the pour level of the ingredients when the container is tilted at an angle such that the ingredients will pour from the pour opening.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an apparatus for precise mutual dilution and dosage of liquids, which apparatus comprises a dilution and dosage unit consisting of two cylinder spaces of different volumes and cross-sectional areas, as compared with each other, and connected to a common intake and exhaust tip, as well as of pistons arranged into said cylinder spaces. According to the invention, in each dilution and dosage unit, the lower part of the smaller cylinder space forms the intake and exhaust tip and the piston in the smaller cylinder space consists of a tubular component whose upper part is opened into the lower part of the larger cylinder space of the dilution and dosage unit concerned.

Abstract: Powdered mix, a liquid and binder are poured through an open top of a plastic vessel normally having a vertically disposed longitudinal axis. The ingredients are stirred with a utensil inserted through the open top. A pouring attachment, sealingly secured to the open top, includes a spout with a lower edge at a predetermined angle above the horizontal when the vessel axis is vertical. Residual ingredients in the vessel are stored by sealing the open top with a closed plastic cap. Indicia for quantities of the batter extend vertically along the vessel. The pouring attachment includes an apertured face inclined at approximately 45.degree. above the horizontal to enable a user to see the contents as they are poured through the spout into the cooking utensil and to enable additional ingredients to be poured into the vessel. The pouring attachment and cap include a flanged sealing ring that snaps into a flange at the top of the vessel.

Abstract: A measured quantity liquid dispenser may be provided as part of or connected to a volumetric container to avoid the requirement of a separate measuring cup and includes a container having an elongated neck with a graduated cup disposed therein and a removable cap. Grooves extending longitudinally between the neck and cup permit the dispenser to be tilted with the cap on to fill the cup to a desired level. With the cap off, the dispenser may be tilted to drain the measured liquid from the cup while an angular relationship between the neck and container prevents additional liquid from flowing into the neck or cup.

Abstract: A gas cap includes an integral container portion downwardly extending therefrom and adapted to measure the proper amount of oil to be added to the fuel tank of a gasoline two-cycle IC engine. The cap portion of the device is adapted to be hand-held both in closing the tank and in manipulating the tubular container portions thereof for measurement of the oil.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for measuring and dispensing material from a conventional container having a mouth. The apparatus comprises a measuring receptacle and compatible threads for securing the receptacle to the container, the securing threads acting to seal the mouth of the container. The measuring receptacle includes a lower wall, an upper wall, and a plurality of side walls. The upper wall has a transparent portion with measurement indicia provided thereon. The lower wall has a charging port provided therein for providing communication with the container. The measuring receptacle also includes a discharging port provided in one of said side walls, which side wall is spaced from said measurement indicia. Also the apparatus includes a cap for sealingly closing the discharging port.

Abstract: A device for dispensing fluid substances which includes a dispensing container for holding a metered amount of the fluid substance therein immediately prior to dispensing and which includes a primary opening in the top edge thereof which is adapted to be capped during filling of the dispensing container and which is adapted to be opened when it is desired that the metered amount of fluid substance should be dispensed from the container, the dispensing container also includes a secondary opening in the lower section thereof which may be substantially smaller than the primary opening, the device further includes a hollow adapter secured to the secondary opening of the dispensing chamber and adapted to be secured to the neck of a bottle or other source of the fluid substance to be dispensed, the hollow adapter including a dispensing collar adapted to be secured to the secondary opening of the dispensing container and a holder collar adapted to be secured to the neck of a bottle or holder of the fluid substance a

Abstract: A device for dispensing fluids includes a container which is at least partially transparent to permit viewing of the amount of fluid in the container, the container being arranged to dispense the fluid therefrom at a controlled rate. A scale having indicia thereof for relating the fluid level to a known parameter is initially independent of said container and mounting means are provided for mounting the scale on the container in a position to relate the liquid level in the container to the indicia on the scale according to the known parameter.

Abstract: A technique and apparatus for measuring liquids and granular materials comprising a measuring head which may either take the form of an attachment to or an integral part of a conventional primary container. The measuring head comprises two elements: (1) an upwardly extended modifying pour spout seated on the mouth of the primary container and disposed at an acute clockwise angle to the axis of the primary container; and (2) a measuring vessel which encloses or is coupled to the modifying pour spout of the primary container, and which has its own dispensing mouth disposed at a counterclockwise angle relative to the axis of the primary container. The pour angle of the primary container is so modified relative to the dispensing mouth of the measuring vessel that the filled contents of the measuring vessel can be completely dispensed without any of the contents of the primary container escaping into the measuring vessel.