Abstract: The present invention provides a sealant tire with excellent noise reducing properties and high productivity. The present invention relates to a sealant tire including a porous sound-absorbing material attached to the inner side of an innerliner through a sealant layer, the sealant layer containing 1 to 30 parts by weight of an inorganic filler per 100 parts by weight of butyl rubber.

Abstract: A pressurized dispensing system including a plastic bottle and a method of minimizing the formation of stress cracks in a plastic bottle that is a part of a pressurized dispensing system. In a method of manufacturing the pressurized dispensing system, a plastic bottle is filled with a liquid, a valve is crimped onto the plastic bottle, and the plastic bottle is filled with gas so as to pressurize the plastic bottle. The plastic bottle is supported only in the finish region throughout the liquid filling, valve crimping, and gas filling steps. The filled and pressurized plastic bottle is substantially free of stress cracks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid from an inverted container. The dispenser includes a body adapted for releasably engaging to the inventor container, a valve localized in the body and defining a dispensing orifice that reacts to pressure differences for dispensing liquid to the exterior atmosphere, and an impact resistance system. The impact resistance system is located upstream of the valve and includes a housing that includes a cavity adapted to be occupied by a compressible substance. The compressible substance allows pressure equilibration between the valve interior side and the valve exterior side allowing the dispensing orifice to be reactively closeable, especially to absorb a hydraulic hammer pressure from an impact force.

Abstract: A beverage system may include a beverage maker, a vessel, and a liner assembly. The liner assembly may comprise a liner configured for the vessel, an integrated closure mechanism, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a first seal between at least the cuff and the liner. The integrated closure mechanism may be configured to provide a second seal on an upper portion of the liner. A method of using same is further provided.

Abstract: A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin having an open end, a storage reservoir and a dispensing chute. The dispensing chute has an opening disposed near a distal end. The bin includes a dispensing gate movable between open and closed positions. When the dispensing gate is in the closed position, the dispensing gate blocks the opening of the dispensing chute. The main bin includes a vertical front wall joined to planar first front surface that is disposed below the vertical front wall, at an angle relative to the vertical front wall so as to direct bulk material inwardly towards the interior of the storage reservoir. A second planar front surface is joined to the first front surface, and disposed at an angle relative to the first front surface, so as to direct the bulk material towards the dispensing chute.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-purpose water tank, and more specifically to a multi-purpose water tank, which enables water accommodated in the water tank and a liquid chemical to be effectively agitated when the liquid chemical is mixed with the water, which can prevent an agitated liquid discharged from the water tank from including impurities, thereby preventing an obstruction phenomenon when a sprinkler and a high-pressure spray nozzle are used, which enables a filtering rod installed inside the water tank and configured to filter out impurities to be separated, thereby facilitating the maintenance and repair of the filtering rod, and which enables impurities accumulated inside the water tank to be effectively discharged along with a small amount of water, thereby enabling the clean state of the water tank to be maintained.

Abstract: A drainage device with a low-noise drainage shell for air-conditioning equipment is disclosed to include a housing, a motor, a radiating fan, a drainage shell, and a drainage blade. The motor is mounted in the housing. The radiating fan is mounted in the housing above the motor. The drainage shell mounted in the housing and has a drainage partition block extended from an inside wall thereof to divide the inside space of the drainage shell into an accommodation trough and a drainage trough in communication with each other. The drainage partition block has a backwardly upwardly tilted sloping surface. Thus, the sloping surfaces of the drainage partition block can guide the drain water smoothly to the drainpipe to reduce the water resistance, thereby significantly reducing the level of water drain noise.

Abstract: A hand operated device for storing, measuring, and dispensing powder or granular materials, with a simplified structure and reduced number of parts. The housing integrates a material storage container with a dispenser, comprising: special compartments and sound damper, made of elastic porous material that makes use of the device quiet; a one touch assembly and disassembly of an inner space of the device where the dispenser is located; structural elements for dispensing a predetermined volume of the material or its fraction, including a way to reduce the length of the working stroke of the dispensing mechanism; wall extensions to prevent bridges of sticky particles forming; separating walls to allow delivery a more than one material stored in one device including more than one material transporting mechanisms inside the dispenser; and structural elements providing exact measuring, and sifting or pouting of the materials.

Abstract: A container having a curved bottom and base cup which allows the container to stand upright. The container and base cup are fitted together by a mechanical engagement having portions on the container and base cup. The mechanical engagement of the container is disposed within the bottom cone of the container. The mechanical engagement of the base cup is cantilevered from the bottom of the base cup. Such disposition reduces stress at the interface between the side wall of the container and edge of the base, providing for a smoother transition and better appearance. Also, this disposition provides resistance to separation of the container and base cup during drop impact. The bottom of the container may be curved and have a well therein for receiving the contents of the container and a dip tube.

Abstract: A dispenser includes an end piece defining a product dispensing orifice able to be opened downward opposite a surface located under the end piece. The end piece is able to be maneuvered between a predispensing position, in which the dispensing orifice is closed off and the volume located under the dispensing orifice opposite the receiving surface is entirely free, and a product dispensing position. The dispenser includes a device to protect the dispensing orifice, protruding below the dispensing orifice in the predispensing position and in the dispensing position, in order to hinder contact between a body surface of a user of the dispenser and the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A dishwashing machine includes a tub having a sidewall. The sidewall has a first wall and a second wall connected by a bottom wall. The sidewall is connected to a first end wall and a second end wall. The first end wall is connected to the first wall, the second wall, and the bottom wall on a first end of the sidewall and the second end wall is connected to the first wall, the second wall, and the bottom wall on a second end of the sidewall forming an interior volume. The tub has the same amount of welding regardless of a length of the sidewall.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and processes are disclosed for the manufacture, filling and dispensing of flowable contents. The dispenser system includes a dispenser bottle, a dispensing cap, a pre-filled container, an optional inversion tube wherein the pre-filled container contains flowable contents therein for dispensing when a dispenser bottle is squeezed, pumped or sprayed. A user grasps the bottle, squeezes it to increase internal pressure, and forces out through the dispensing cap the flowable contents. Upon release, the system allows air to enter and replace the forced-out flowable contents and neutralize the pressure in the space between the container and the bottle. An inline process of manufacturing and filling the containers is provided.

Abstract: An emergency eyewash station and dispensing structure therefore is disclosed. The emergency eyewash station includes a main body configured and arranged to hold and dispense eyewash fluid therefrom, an actuator arm assembly movable from a closed position to an open position, and a dispensing structure having an eyepiece sealed by a membrane. The eyepiece is in fluid connection with the eyewash fluid contained in the main body. The dispensing structure is removably coupled to the actuator arm assembly such that when the actuator arm assembly is moved from the closed position to the open position, the membrane is unsealed and the eyewash fluid dispenses from the eyepiece.

Abstract: The squeeze container is made of a flexible material and is configured to store and dispense viscous fluid. The squeeze container is fitted with an automatic dispensing nozzle which allows flow when the container is squeezed and cuts off flow when the squeezing forces are removed. A stand is associated with the squeeze container, designed to hold the container in the nozzle down position. The stand may serve as a cover to protect the material before dispensing. The container may have a refill aperture and cap as well as a suspension device incorporated therein.

Abstract: A dispenser includes an end piece defining a product dispensing orifice able to be opened downward opposite a surface located under the end piece. The end piece is able to be maneuvered between a predispensing position, in which the dispensing orifice is closed off and the volume located under the dispensing orifice opposite the receiving surface is entirely free, and a product dispensing position. The dispenser includes a device to protect the dispensing orifice, protruding below the dispensing orifice in the predispensing position and in the dispensing position, in order to hinder contact between a body surface of a user of the dispenser and the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: It is a liquid-containing bottle (1) available on the market that is fitted with device (7, 8, 9) that applied instead of the original plug allows its quick-fitting and -dismantling to/from a suitable support (18, 19, 21) equipped with drain (16, 17) using the liquid without any spillage, and fitted with a cap (12) applied to the bottom (3, 4) equipped with a manual valve (13, 14) to put its inside into communication with the atmosphere.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a door, a washing tub closable by the door, and a water softener including an ion exchanger and a salt container. The salt container is disposed in an area of the door and includes a first and a second side wall, a bottom, narrow connecting walls, a water inlet and a brine outlet. Two side walls are disposed in the salt container, the dividing walls extending from the side walls to the bottom, dividing the salt container into a water distribution duct including the water inlet, a salt chamber, and a brine collecting duct including the brine outlet. The dividing walls, each including a respective screen surface in a region adjacent to the bottom, separate the water inlet and a brine outlet from each other. The screen surfaces are arranged in a v-shape relative to each other.

Abstract: A dispensing device including a container (10) with a top aperture (14) adapted for the entry of free-flowing materials and a bottom opening (32) adapted for the directed dispensing of free-flowing materials, a handle (12), a thumb release trigger (16) associated with a stopper (30) located in the opening. Downward pressure on the thumb release trigger moves the stopper downward allowing the free-flowing material to be dispensed out of the opening. The opening and stopper are adapted to direct the dispensing of the free-flowing material, thereby reducing the spilling inherent in many of the devices found in the prior art. Dispensing the free-flowing materials may be facilitated by a reverse taper on the container sidewall (10B) such that the bottom opening for dispensing of free-flowing materials is larger than the aperture for entry of the free-flowing materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for dispensing shampoo, gel and other similar products. The inventive container solves the problem commonly posed by such containers when attempting to remove the product when only a small amount thereof remains, by turning the container upside down and leaving it resting on its lid, thereby making it unstable. Said container is characterised by the position of the lid opening which is disposed on the lower part of same. Moreover, the container comprises a pivoting lid which is disposed on the lower side wall of the container. The aforementioned lid comprises an upper area where it is joined to the container and a lower area which is provided with a flange that is used to stop the passage of the product contained in the container when in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention includes a blank and a container constructed from containerboard material cut and scored to form an inner and an outer housing. The outer housing includes opposing side and end walls that are hingedly attached to a plurality of bottom panels that form a container bottom. The bottom panels include a hopper bore defined therethrough. An inner housing includes an interior upper region and an interior lower region. At least a portion of the interior upper region is substantially rigidly attached to an inner surface of the outer housing. The interior lower region is configured to form a plurality of inwardly angled interior panels that are angled substantially in the direction of the hopper bore. A removable closure panel is configured to close or otherwise substantially selectively seal the hopper bore.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquids, such as dish soaps. The dispenser includes a bottom-dispensing squeeze container with flow controlled by a pressure actuated, self-closing valve, and a base integrated into the container. The container is ergonomically shaped to provide a handgrip to allow gripping with either hand from any direction and to provide a natural location to grip and squeeze the container. The base threads onto the stand to support the container on a surface while preventing other elements, such as the valve, from contacting the surface and allowing for a liquid to be dispensed through the stand. An alternative embodiment is also provided that includes a sealing mechanism for transport of the dispenser.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel dispenser for liquids such as dish soaps. The dispenser includes a bottom-dispensing squeeze container with flow controlled by a pressure actuated, self-closing valve and a base integrated into the container. The container is ergonomically shaped to provide a handgrip to allow gripping with either hand from any direction and to provide a natural location to grip and squeeze the container. The base threads onto the stand to support the container on a surface while preventing other elements, such as the valve, to contact the surface and allow for a liquid to be dispensed through the stand. An alternative embodiment is also provided that includes a sealing mechanism for transport of the dispenser.

Abstract: A modular container for storing and dispensing liquids which has a body, an upper protecting wall, a lower protecting wall, at least one connector port with a valve, preferably a second connector port attached to a tube that extends upwards into the interior of the body, and a level indicator. The first and second connector ports are attached to the bottom of the body and incorporate a connector and are connected through an opening in the lower protecting wall. The lower protecting walls of the container are such that they have the ability to nest within the upper protecting walls of additional containers, thus allowing two or more containers to be stacked one on top of another. The second connector port which is attached to the tube extending into the interior of the body can be used for the purpose of venting the interior of the body and for cleaning the inside of the container without the necessity of moving or transporting the container.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a base on which a container is connected and a sound-emitting member is received in the base. A biasing member is biased between the container and the base. A valve is connected to the container and includes an outlet.

Abstract: The present invention is a shot caddy having a cover and a slide valve. Shot is stored in the cylindrical housing until it is needed. The slide valve is opened by the user thereby allowing shot to flow in a controlled manner into another container. A baffle is contained within the cylindrical housing to meter the flow of shot. The shot caddy may be mounted on a wall with a key mounted on the cylindrical housing.

Abstract: A portable fluid pumping apparatus for use in combination a conventional ice chest or water container for providing a pressurized fluid supply for a portable shower or dish washing or other desired use requiring a portable pressurized fluid stream. The apparatus is capable of releasable mating to conventional round and square ice chests and water containers at the spigot on such containers. An optional belt for depression of spring loaded spigots is provided to depress the valve on such spigots during use. The device is adaptable to various shaped containers using an adaptive modular mounting system featuring resilient collar and cooperative fasteners which provide a stable mount between the device and the container to which it attaches.

Abstract: A package for dispensing a flowable substance is provided which includes a container, a closure and a cap. The container on a closed end is sufficiently rounded to render that end incapable of standing upright. A second end of the container has a round opening for dispensing the flowable substance. The closure is positioned across the second end and includes an oval top wall with opposite exterior and interior surfaces, a skirt surrounding the top wall and at least two separate apertures for fluidly communicating with the opening of the container. The cap is seatable over the closure and includes a roof with an inner surface and a flat outer surface, an apron surrounding the roof and a set of plugs projecting downwardly from the inner surface of the roof. The plugs are equivalent in number and shape to the apertures and seatable therewithin to prevent egress of flowable substance from the container.

Abstract: There is described a container for storing and/or dispensing a substance, the container (10) defining a dispensing orifice (13) and a filling orifice (14) spaced from said dispensing orifice (13), the filling orifice (14) being recessed into the container (10) and permanently sealed following the introduction into the container (10) of the substance to be stored and/or dispensed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refillable container that implements the first-in/first-out principle for highly viscous media, with an interior chamber delimited by a bottom and side walls and with a removal channel formed in the bottom of the container and with a follower plate placed loosely in the interior of the container, said plate sealing off the interior chamber and being sealed off from the side walls of the container, said plate further being movable upward or downward under the influence of pressure in the interior of the container, with a filling chamber for the medium being capable of being isolated from the interior chamber between the follower plate and the bottom of the container, and with a filling channel for loading the medium into the filling chamber and with a vent channel for venting the filling chamber running through the follower plate, and with the filling channel and air supply channel each being connectable with a line brought out of the container and being sealable as well.

Abstract: An integral stand and fluid conduit for maintaining a housing of a fluid delivery device in a select orientation relative to a support surface. The fluid delivery device has a carrier fluid connector fixedly attached to its housing. The carrier fluid connector extends along an axis away from the housing for axial engagement in fluid communication with a carrier fluid supply. The stand includes a base having a support surface engaging portion. A conduit having an inlet and an outlet is attached to the base. The inlet is connectable in fluid communication with a carrier fluid supply and the outlet extends from the base such that with the support surface engaging portion of the base engaging a support surface, the conduit outlet is axially engagable with the carrier fluid connector of the fluid delivery device to thereby bias the fluid delivery device to the select orientation relative to the support surface.

Abstract: A refrigerating cabinet for the distribution of liquid foodstuffs, such as spring water, is provided with an insulated housing (1) for reception of a receptacle (2) of such liquid foodstuff. The receptacle (2) has a valve (3) provided with a closure in the form of a piston that is pulled to open it. The cabinet has a base (4) enclosing a refrigeration group (5) and supporting the insulated housing (1), and a front door (6) closing the housing (1). A device (7) distributes the liquid, this device having a direct actuating device (9) for the valve (3) of the receptacle (2).

Abstract: The dispenser is a rigid type multi-chamber, refillable dispenser where only the substance containing chambers need to be discarded and replaced. At the point of the chambers interconnecting into the upper portion of the dispensers there is a cutter to break the seal on the chambers. In operation stabilized piston rods fit into each chamber and push against pistons having a deformable upper surface to expel the substance. The refill chambers have off-center exit openings whereby the distance to the dispenser nozzle exit is minimized. The push rods are stabilized by being of a size and shape to be proximate the walls of the chambers while actuating the pistons.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for holding down a drum (16) includes a base plate (42), a pair of mounting plates (60) fixedly secured to the base plate (42) located on opposite sides of the base plate (42), and a pair of hold-down plates (52,54). Each of the hold-down plates (52,54) are movably mounted upon one of the mounting plates (60). Each of the hold-down plates (52,54) is engageable with a peripheral surface (90) of the drum (16) resting on the base plate (42) to center the drum (16) relative to the apparatus (10). Each of the hold-down plates (52,54) also has a tapered leading edge (74) engageable with the drum (16) as the drum is inserted between the mounting plates (60). The apparatus (10) also includes a pair of cantilever extensions (100,102) fixedly attached to each of the mounting plates (60) that extend inwardly toward the drum (16).

Abstract: A hair treatment applicator timer receptacle including in one embodiment, in axially aligned relation, an applicator spout including a base portion and an applicator tip portion, an elongated liquid receptacle in bottle form, and a housing having a timer mechanism therein. The means for attachment of the receptacle to the housing is adapted for easy attachment and detachment of the receptacle from the base. The timer includes a digital LCD display audio alarm to indicate the expiration of a pre-set time period. The bottle-type liquid receptacle is a collapsible plastic container. The plastic container defines an open mouth which is removably closed by the applicator spout. An annular reservoir surrounds the base of the applicator tip portion for capturing excess hair coloring mixture which inadvertently escapes from the applicator tip portion.

Abstract: An apparatus that consistently dispenses a predetermined volume of granular material into a receptacle, e.g., a coffee cup. The apparatus including container, guide, housing of three integral horizonal sections, plunger, spring and pin. Container stores granular material, e.g., sugar. Directly below container and secured tightly thereto cylindrical guide substantially same diameter as container neck and having vertically disposed opening therethrough. Guide can have funnel for directing granular contents toward opening. Directly below guide and tightly secured thereto is cylindrical housing. Upper section has guide way and stepped down opening in housing wall. Opposite this opening is pin partially embedded into housing wall and projecting into the guide way. Middle section of housing has vertically disposed outlet offset guide opening. Lower section of housing is substantially deep and has at least one perforation for directing steam out of housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing container having an inner cavity for storing content, such as bath products and shampoo, to be dispensed and an opening for dispensing content. The container is supported by a base having a face including a rim ridge about the periphery thereof to define an elevated support ridge and a recessed end surface. A drain slot extends through the rim ridge for allowing fluid trapped under the rim ridge to escape. The base of the container is formed of a base cap which is coupled to a bottle to form the container. The bottle includes a main container segment, a neck having a diameter sized smaller than the main container segment and a shoulder connecting the main container segment and neck. A wall extends from the face of the base cap to define an interior cavity for the base cap.

Abstract: A self-contained, portable liquid chemical supply tank storage and transfer unit includes an external support shell having upper and lower support shell sections concentrically joined to one another. The upper support shell section includes diametrically opposed upright arms which define therebetween a generally U-shaped space in which the transfer system is positioned. The lower support shell section houses a liquid chemical storage tank. The transfer system includes a metering canister fluid-connected to the liquid chemical within the storage tank, a selector valve assembly and a pump (preferably a manually-actuated hand pump). Operation of the pump will allow liquid chemical to be drawn from the storage tank and into the canister. The liquid chemical in the metering canister may then be transferred (e.g., via gravity or another pump) to another tank, for example, a mixing tank associated with an agricultural spray implement.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing liquid cleaning substances and is particularly useful for dispensing dishwashing detergents. The device is formed with a base and a means for supporting a liquid detergent container above the base. This support may take the form of an encircling wall that defines an enclosure for a pump style detergent container having a laterally projecting spout mounted in its mouth, or an upright stanchion that holds a detergent container at an elevated level above the base. In either event the device is provided with a concave, upwardly facing liquid detergent receptacle located atop the base and directly beneath the dispensing orifice of the liquid detergent container. A sponge support is formed atop the liquid detergent receptacle. The sponge support may include a mesh screen and is hinged relative to the base to rotate about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A dispenser made of a soft plastic material suitable for squeeze-type dispensing of liquid. A plastic lid screws onto threads at the bottom of the container and a flip down recessed spout is attached to the screw-on lid. A dead space filled with air or solid plastic material is integrally formed in the container and serves as a shouldered, internal floor for the container to facilitate flow of the contents of the container toward the spout. The external profile of the dead space also allows a plurality of containers to be packaged easily together in a very compact space. The screw on lid is located between the dead space portions at the bottom of the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a theft deterring countertop mounted fluid dispensing system for dispensing liquid soap using a liquid soap dispenser which can be disposable. The system includes a base unit or module adapted to be permanently affixed to a countertop. The base unit includes a locking mechanism and at least one lug orifice. The base unit is used in conjunction with the fluid dispensing unit or module which includes a bottle for storing the liquid soap and a lug extending from the bottle, The lug is receivable in the lug orifice of the base unit and releasably engaged by the locking mechanism therein. A key or series of movements which are not readily obvious to a casual user of the product are required in order to remove the fluid dispensing unit from the base unit.

Abstract: A stand for container inversion is provided to allow for prompt, efficient, and full dispensing of viscous material from their containers. A cup-shaped stand is interposed between a bottle and its cap, the stand defining a support surface to allow the container to be maintained in an inverted posture. The stand may be an integral portion of the bottle or of the cap, or it may be a separate entity altogether. Additionally, the stand may be configured such as to nestingly receive the bottom of the container or bottle when implementation of the stand is not desired.

Abstract: A bottle uses a sleeve to stabilize it when in the inverted position. The sleeve in normally around the middle of the bottle when the bottle is upright. The bottle has a lock for the sleeve which is a thickened area of the bottle sidewall. When one wishes to invert the bottle, the lock is pushed inwardly and the sleeve is slid upward over the lock and its top edge is above the bottle top. The top edge is what provides a stable base to support the bottle when it is inverted. The sleeve is maintained in this extended position by the lock pressing against the sleeve due to the resiliency of the bottle.

Abstract: A modular storage and dispenser system which is expandable to any number of reversibly joined, aligned modules, includes a pump for dispensing fluids, mounted through a front wall of a module, aligned in the front wall so that a portion of the external force received by the pump for operation of the pump is vectored at an angle that is oblique to the wall in order to reduce breaking force on the wall. The pump is oriented for dispensing forward and clear of the front wall, and to permit filling of the module while the pump is being operated for emptying the module.

Abstract: A resealable tube supporting cap, which is strong, translucent and lightweight for use on a tube with an extended dispensing nozzle. The cap is particularly useful for a tube that contains moisture-sensitive material and provides an air-tight seal to protect the tube contents from atmospheric moisture, as well as a stable support for upright display or storage of the tube.

Abstract: A hand holdable, disposable dispension container of low cost construction, generally of plastic, for the dispensing of fluent, generally viscid materials, including processed foodstuff such as ketchup, relish, mustard and jams; creams, handcreams, lotions, colloidal solids such as toothpaste and the like, has a base portion on which the container is free standing, and a valved dispensing outlet located on a lower side face of the container, in underhung protected relation adjacent to the base, to permit downward dispensing of selected quantities of the contents without having to resort to invention of the container. The container incorporates a self-venting pressure balance capability. The container content is always located in the lower part of the container, due to the influence of gravity for immediate dispensing, by squeezing of the container walls, and making possible the dispensing of substantially all of the contents so that virtually none is wasted and thrown out with the container.

Abstract: A tube squeezer, particularly useful for expelling toothpaste from tubes is provided which has two resilient members protruding upwardly to form a V-shape. The tube is drawn into the V area and flattened to expel material by manual pressure applied to opposite sides of the members. This pressure acts to reduce the volume of the V area, with the corresponding collapse of the tube.

Abstract: A dispensing container adapted to dispense viscous, slow-flow materials in such a manner that they may be entirely removed from such container. At least one of the walls comprising the container is provided with an alternate supporting surface which in combination with a sloped adjacent wall may be utilized to place the container in an alternate position such that the liquid contained therein has time to drain to the dispensing opening in such alternate position.

Abstract: An all plastic one piece blow molded pressure vessel and sprayer combination shows a bottom closure with upwardly inclined feet. Internal pressure causes the upward and inward portion of the feet to descend such that the feet remain in good contact with a planar surface on which the vessel is resting, such that the bottom does not become bulged outwardly and rock.

Abstract: This invention discloses an improvement in accordion pleated containers used with a controlled discharge valve connected preferably to a flexible and resilient length of tubing. This container includes an air vent which is removably mounted to an opening formed in a top surface portion of the container. An integral handle is carried by this top portion, said handle is folded over for storage and is retained in a flat folded condition by a clip or other type of retaining means. The bottom of this container includes a discharge opening on which is removably mounted a swivel-type fluid cutoff valve. The body of this valve, where mounted to the discharge outlet of the container, has an extending manipulative flange adapted for grasping, shaking and/or agitating the fluid contents of the container. The discharge outlet is shown as offset and central and in one embodiment with the container having a boss on which is adapted to retain a collar made from a lapped strip.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the flow of solid particles in bulk form by gravity through a container within which the particles are temporarily stored or through a pipe within which the particles are being moved by force feeding or induced methods. The apparatus is a multisurfaced body the surfaces of which are described by curves in both vertical and horizontal directions. These curves may be cycloidal, hyperbolic or parabolic, among others. However, in its preferred embodiment the apparatus is generated by cycloidal curves. The curves in the vertical and horizontal directions converge toward the center and bottom of the container or pipe, and serve to interrupt the consolidating forces generated within the container or pipe which, absent the presence of the apparatus, would cause clogging or hindrance of the flow of material through the container or pipe.