Abstract: A container is provided for storing and dispensing materials such as liquids or powders, having a first compartment having a first end and side walls, and a second compartment disposed within the first end of the first compartment such that a gap exists between an outer wall of the second compartment and the side wall portion of the first compartment, with the gap being wide enough for material to pass therethrough. The container can be squeezed, inverted or shaken to force an amount of material from the first compartment and into the second compartment through the gap. The second compartment may be friction fit or snap fit within the first end of the first compartment, while retaining the gap between the outer wall of the second compartment and the side wall portion of the first compartment.

Abstract: Apparatus including a liquid vaporizer having a first wick of linear shape, a bottle for holding the liquid to be vaporized and a gravity-flow metering device having a second wick. The bottle has a closing cap to which two tubes are connected. One tube discharges the liquid from the bottle and the other extends through the cap to the opposite end of the bottle for counteracting the vacuum which is produced when liquid is discharged. The end of the discharging tube extends outwardly of the cap further than the end of the other tube so that a pool is produced in the dispenser. The level of the pool is limited by the position of the end of the tube for counteracting the vacuum. The second wick is of J-shape; one end is immersed in the pool and the other end is suspended over the first wick so that liquid absorbed at the immersed end drips from the second wick on the first wick and is evaporated and diffused from the first wick.

Abstract: A dispenser for pin-sealed containers of cyanoacrylate glue and similar fluids includes a pin which engages an outlet aperture in a neck of the container. The pin is supported by other components of the dispenser to allow the user to extract the pin from the outlet aperture a sufficient amount to allow fluid flow without the user coming into contact with the fluid during the extraction of the pin.

Abstract: An ink tray includes a housing having a first, second and third chamber. The first chamber has an overflow baffle extending laterally within said chamber to divide the first chamber into an inlet side and an outlet side. An inlet port extends into the first chamber for receiving replenishing ink in the inlet side of the chamber and an outlet port is provided for removal of excess ink from said ink tray. A plurality of portals extending between the first and second chambers for directing replenishing ink to the second chamber from the inlet side of the first chamber and excess replenishing ink from the second chamber to the outlet side of the first chamber. An elongated inking roller is rotatively mounted in the third chamber. The third chamber is configured to expose a longitudinal portion of said inking roller. Absorption material is mounted in the second chamber to contact the replenishing ink.

Abstract: A device (10) for dispensing animal attractant scents has a case (11) in which are housed a power source (B) and a bottle (25) containing a supply of liquid animal attractant scent. A wick (40) having a heat generating resistor (41) is mounted in the wick and coupled to the power source (B) to heat the animal attractant scent drawn near it by capillary action from the bottle causing it to vaporize rapidly and be dispensed into ambient air.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispenser that can provide for dampening of cloths and cleaning pads whereby required objects can be cleaned for general cleanliness and hygienic purposes. The dispenser is particularly suitable for use in toilets and like places and comprises a housing for a liquid container, the housing having a well formation into which liquid from the container can be discharged to a controlled level. The liquid in the well formation can be displaced to a contact member of a poriferous material, which can be contacted by a cloth or cleaning pad for dampening thereof, the contact member being located operatively higher than the level of liquid in the well formation. The liquid is displaced to the contact member by a pump, or by a poriferous element by a capillary-type action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for the production of controlled quantities of chlorine dioxide at concentrations which are effective to function as a deodorant or a germicide. Aqueous chlorite compositions such as aqueous sodium chlorite are brought into contact at a controlled rate through capillary means, e.g. a wick with an absorbent pad containing acid or other reactant which will react with the chlorite and form chlorine dioxide.

Abstract: An improved dispensing apparatus is disclosed which is specifically adapted to provide a supply of wiping material for use in conjunction with the application of coatings to motor vehicle window glass. The dispensing apparatus of the present invention incorporates a spool carrying a substantial supply of the required wiping material and associated support apparatus for supporting the spool in close proximity to its area of use. The support apparatus enables quick and easy replacement of the spools as well as providing a controlled resistance to rotational movement of the spool during operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: Described are methods for effecting the controlled release of the functional organoleptic materials, to wit:(a) perfumery materials;(b) insect attractants;(c) insect repellents;(d) animal repellents;(e) fabric softener compositions;(f) flavor materials;(g) surface active agents; and(h) insect pheromonesover a relatively long period of time and, in the same time frame, effecting an initial "Burst" of the same or different organoleptic functional materials over a relatively short period of time. Also described are articles useful in effecting the controlled release of such functional organoleptic materials over a relatively long period of time and in the same time frame effecting an initial "Burst" of the same or different organoleptic functional materials over a relatively short period of time.

Abstract: A cap and tube assembly device including a tube with a nozzle mounted on one end of the tube and having a thin wall section puncturable to provide a discharge on the other end of the nozzle. Also provided is a cap having a first end with an inside cross section sized to engage the nozzle and having an axially centered puncture spike positioned in a first position spaced from the thin wall and movable to a second position to puncture the thin wall. The puncture spike has a chisel shaped edge for forming a hole in the wall and a central bore for providing access to the contents of the tube. The cap has a second enclosing an applicator for dispensing the contents of the tube, whereby the contents of the tube is transferred to the applicator through the bore of the puncture means.

Abstract: A liquid and solid dispenser apparatus and method having a motor, a timer, a feed dispenser and a scent dispenser. The liquid dispenser of one embodiment utilizes suction created on the hollow motor shaft and a hollow shaft extension, extending into a scent dispenser filled with scent, once the outlets begin to spin by way of operation of the motor and the motor shaft, so that centrifugal force dispenses scent from the outlets and draws the fluid through the shaft. As a result, scent is deposited on feed which are both dispersed at the same time. Another embodiment utilizes a torus shaped ring for containing scent attached to the top of the motor shaft, thereby eliminating the shaft extension. As the torus shaped dispenser is rotated the scent is mixed and is dispersed through flow plugs. Depending on the size of the removable attachable flow plugs used, more or less scent can be disbursed by this method.

Abstract: Device to apply paraffin oil or like onto the surface of textile threads, so as to make them smoother and facilitate weaving thereof. The device includes: at least one container or vessel for a paraffin oil, closed by a cover; at least one rove or felt strip having at least one vertical length with the lower end plunged into the oil of the container and one length, usually horizontal, positioned beneath the cover of the container; and a distributing head, positioned beneath the cover of the container and above the path of the thread, and consisting of a filtering membrane, on the surface of which rests the rove, and of a member pressing the rove onto said membrane, the path of the thread being such that it laps from underneath the outer surface of said membrane.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser suitable for metering fertilizer concentrate into a lawn irrigation system has a canister coupled to a main stream water passage by a cotton wick which passes through an aperture between the canister and the passage. A relief hole permits pressure equalization between the canister and the passage. Very low feed rates are possible without danger of clogging by dirt.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for drop-on-demand ink jet printing utilize the steps of: selectively ejecting ink drops from drop ejection regions through related orifices; feeding ink through capillary feed passages to the drop ejection regions to replace ejected ink drops; and supplying ink to said capillary passages from an innately reticulate foam structure comprising a network of fine, mutually-connected, three-dimensionally branched filaments.

Abstract: A surface-tension liquid pumping system is provided by one or more arrays of converging solid monofilament fibers or metal wires (strands) spaced apart at an input end to gather liquid, and gathered close together at the opposite end where menisci forms between wetted strands to force liquid in the direction of convergence of the strands. The liquid pumping system is independent of gravity. It is illustrated as being used in a heat pump having a heating box to vaporize liquid and a condensing chamber. Condensed liquid is returned by the pumping system to the heating box where it is again vaporized. A vapor tube carries the vapor to the condensing chamber. In that way, a closed system pumps heat from the heating box to the evaporating chamber and from there radiated to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a self-contained source of fluid normally isolated within a reservoir bulb which is deformable to initially rupture a membrane allowing the fluid to be forced in an axial direction through a shaft bore to saturate a tip-mounted swab. Alternatively, this membrane may be positioned intermediate two aligned sections of the shaft or associated structure and is ruptured upon partial axial collapse of the sections. Several embodiments are proposed and in some, the membrane not only provides the initial containment of the fluid but also serves as a fluid-tight seal between axially adjacent portions of the structure.

Abstract: An ink jet pen (or other similar fluid delivery system) wherein primary and secondary ink reservoirs and an ink jet printhead are all interconnected by way of a porous ink-transfer member. The ink will pass directly from the primary ink reservoir to the printhead under a normal or predetermined range of temperatures and pressures. However, for temperatures and pressures outside this range, the secondary reservoir will be brought into operation to give or receive ink to or from the porous ink transfer member and thereby serve to maintain a substantially constant backpressure at the printhead.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume dispensing container, which comprises a bottle arranged to contain perfume to be dispensed. The bottle has an outlet opening and is housed in a case having a dispensing pad arranged to be put into communication with the said outlet opening, thereby absorbing perfume therefrom. The container also comprises a seating and holding device and a protection cap removably positionable in the case over and around the pad.

Abstract: A device for dispensing liquid pesticide while attached to an animal. The device comprises a sealed reservoir for the liquid pesticide, a fibrous wick of less than 3 millimeters diameter in communication with the reservoir and through which liquid pesticide passes out of the reservoir into the atmosphere, and separate venting device for preventing negative pressure from developing in the reservoir.

Abstract: A measuring and dispensing apparatus is provided for securing a container of granular, powdered, or other fluidic material thereto, and dispensing pre-determined quantities of the contained material. A dispensing barrel having a known volume is implemented to alternatively receive and dispense the contained material. A volumetric reduction insert is removably insertable into the dispensing barrel to alter the amount of contained material being received and dispensed. The open-ended construction of the dispensing barrel facilitates the removal and insertion of the volume reduction insert therein. A variety of inserts may be provided to increase the gradations of material to be dispensed. A pair of rings are provided for supporting the dispensing barrel for stable operation.

Abstract: A device for draining body fluids and irrigating solutions adapted for utilization with respect to operations on the human body, such as brain operations, eye operations, micro surgery and other types of operations, wherein a wick material, which may be used as a single unit or wherein a wick material, which may be separated or cut into sections, is connected to a drainage funnel or pouch which may be secured by adhesive or otherwise at the site of the operation and wherein the wick material is capable of capillary absorption of fluids initially and when saturated, of acting in a siphon-like manner to draw fluids into the pouch. The pouch itself at its lower end is connected by a tube to a collection bag which is appropriately vented.

Abstract: An apparatus in which a plurality of sheets are adhesively bound together to form a booklet thereof. A glue applicator blade is reciprocated into and out of contact with a marginal region of sheets advanced thereto in seriatim. The glue applicator blade forms a line of adhesive on the marginal region of each sheet. The sheets are overlayed and pressed together to form a bound booklet thereof.

Abstract: A dripless, easily cleaned glue applicator for a machine for making two-piece paper cups comprises an outer body member in which there is a cavity that opens to a slot in a flat bottom surface of the member. The slot has a shape and size conforming to an area of glue to be applied. An inner member in the body member forces the longitudinally central portion of a resilient foam pad to bulge down through the slot and clamps the pad to the outer body member. The inner member also provides a glue chamber that is communicated with a pressurized source of glue and from which numerous bores, spaced along the length of the inner member, open downwardly to the pad. A top plate on the outer body member closes its cavity, holds the inner member in clamping relation to the outer body member, and provides for mounting the applicator.

Abstract: An adhesive discharge device for use with adhesive which sets by the evaporation of a solvent. The device incorporates a valve-controlled discharge nozzle for intermittent discharge of adhesive on a cycle basis. Drying of adhesive around the nozzle opening when the valve is closed and the discharge of adhesive is interrupted is prevented by a movable closure cap containing a solvent vaporizer. The closure cap is movable into a position enclosing and sealing the nozzle opening, and the vaporization of solvent inside the closure cap around the nozzle opening prevents the drying and encrustation of adhesive.

Abstract: An inexpensive, liquid-supplying and liquid-cleaning apparatus capable of functioning through capillary action. Such apparatus finds use in humidification systems, or life-support systems of varying types. It is characterized by the use of a microporous membrane having pores of a nominal size of less than 10 microns which act as capillaries in the liquid supply means, and also as means to exclude algae, fungi, etc. from the liquid being supplied. The more advantageous embodiments of the apparatus comprise a novel vacuum/pressure seal to help avoid leakage of water conducted from a flexible hose into a rigid container.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device includes a tank, a floating body, a U-shaped tubular capillary syphon mounted in the floating body for vertical adjustment with respect to the floating body with an inlet end extending beneath the floating body and a discharge end for delivering liquid from the tank. In a second embodiment, the discharge end of the capillary syphon discharges into a vertical hollow tube inside the tank open at its bottom and on which the float member is positioned for guided movement.

Abstract: A device for dispensing materials such as insecticides or repellents within a container includes an elongated enclosed member in which the materials are placed, which is attached to a surface of the container. A pull tab is provided to rupture the enclosed member releasing the materials.

Abstract: A liquid feeding device for feeding a liquid accommodated in a reservoir through a liquid holding member to an object, onto which the liquid is to be fed, wherein the liquid holding member takes up the liquid in the reservoir and holds the same therein, and the feeding quantity of the liquid to the object can be maintained constant by controlling a vertical distance between the liquid surface level in the reservoir and a point where the liquid holding member and the object contact each other, this vertical distance being made variable depending on whether the device is in operation, or not, and on the liquid temperature as well.

Abstract: A tray assembly is provided for use in mixing at least one ingredient with a liquid to form a product having a predetermined moisture content and then maintaining the said moisture content while the product is disposed within the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes a receptacle having a surface on which the product is mixed and supported thereby. Subtending in spaced relation the receptacle is a reservoir in which is disposed a predetermined amount of liquid. One end of an elongated wick is immersed within the liquid accumulated in the reservoir and the opposite end of the wick is disposed in the receptacle and in contact with the product therein.

Abstract: A high impact strength, flexible bag comprises a bag formed from spaced confronting walls of flexible sheet material joined together at the margins thereof to form a sealed enclosed space only partially filled with a liquid which is to be dispensed from the bag. There is immersed in the body of the liquid within the bag an open-cellular compressible body which extends throughout most of the liquid in the bag when the bag is lying on a horizontal support surface. The structure defining the open cells of the compressible body form such a substantial obstruction to the outward flow of liquid in the bag when a sudden external force is applied to the bag that the liquid therein cannot flow outward to rupture the bag walls.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for printing labels in spaced relation on a continuous moving web which apparatus includes a printing roller, a wick supplying ink to the roller and a spring plate member underlying the wick pressing the same against the roller, the improvement herein consisting of the plate member having a multiplicity of spring like fingers at its free end, the individual fingers engage and apply pressure against the underside of the wick for a uniform inking engagement of the wick with the non-uniform printing surface of the printing roller to print uniformly inked labels on the web.

Abstract: A device for dispensing materials such as insecticides or repellents within a container includes an elongated enclosed member in which the materials are placed, which is attached to a surface of the container. A pull tab is provided to rupture the enclosed member releasing the materials.

Abstract: Convenient disposable marker design facilitates manufacture of disposable markers at low cost within a wide range of configurations and writing capacities. Marker comprises tubular, plastic-sheathed fibrous ink reservoir material cut to predetermined length for a particular marker and capped at one end. At the opposite end, a tip cap with nib projection is sealingly mounted on the plastic sheathed reservoir material.In another form of the invention, the tubular outer body fits snugly over a tip cap projection and is sealed by an external sealing rib to flushly mate with the tip cap body. A metallic holder clip fastens the disposable marker securely to the recorder pen arm.

Abstract: A container holding a supply of a volatile liquid material to be poured therefrom includes an upper pouring spout-forming section over which, in the preferred form of the invention, is placed a removable attachment unit which appears to be a vertical cap-forming continuation of the top of the container. The attachment unit preferably has a compartment opening to the outside thereof and containing a liquid-absorbing material into which a portion of the liquid volatile material of the container is ultimately poured when the attachment is removed from the container. In a less preferred form of the invention, the dispensing unit-forming attachment is removably attached to and preferably forms a vertical continuation of the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A device for controlling the release of vapors such as insect attractants, insecticides, and other vapors such as flower fragrances (the release being a timed matter in accordance with a predetermined configuration of the device), consisting of a microdispenser for accurately controlled dissemination of vaporizable materials comprising an elongated conduit of regulated cross-sectional area and length, and a vaporizable substance enclosed in said conduit. The filamentary conduit has one open and one closed end. In another variant, a filamentary conduit can be sealed between two open ends to provide a pair of end-to-end closed end conduits. The vapor producing substance is placed in the capillary conduit by suitable means. A single filamentary tube may be used, or a plurality of such tubes together. Liquid is contained within the conduit against the action of gravity and vibrations.

Abstract: A rotary drive powered by a piston engine provided with a ring-shaped engine mount which is also a fuel container and can be used as a handle, as a guard, and as part of a "stand" for the drive. Optionally, the rotary drive can be provided with handles, one of which carries a throttle control.

Abstract: An aerosol container is provided for foaming a liquid aerosol composition therein prior to expulsion from the container and then expelling the resulting foamed aerosol composition comprising, in combination, a pressurizable container having a valve movable between open and closed positions, with a valve stem and a foam-conveying passage therethrough in flow connection with a delivery port; at least two separate compartments in the container, of which a first compartment is in direct flow connection with the valve passage, and a second compartment is in flow connection with the valve passage only via the first compartment; and a porous bubbler having through pores interposed between the first and second compartments with the through pores communicating the two compartments, the pores being of sufficiently small dimensions to restrict flow of propellant gas from the second compartment therethrough and form bubbles of such gas in liquid aerosol composition across the line of flow from the porous bubbler to the v

Abstract: Mixing support apparatus for preparing castable material such as dental porcelain or the like. The support apparatus has a porous working surface for supporting a castable material, and the working surface is disposed above a subjacent liquid reservoir which can be filled with a liquid such as water or the like. A flow of liquid is maintained from the reservoir through the porous working surface to the working surface, so that the porous working surface is constantly moistened to retard premature hardening of the castable material on the working surface.

Abstract: Arrangements are disclosed for dispensing liquid in droplet form at timed intervals from a receptacle defining a liquid reservoir. The receptacle includes openings at opposite ends thereof defined in part by integral externally threaded neck portions. One of the openings is employed to fill the receptacle and control the venting of the interior of the receptacle to atmosphere, thus to control stopping and starting of drop dispensing. The other of the openings is a dispensing opening including dispensing and timing means through which liquid in the receptacle is dispensed and by which the rate of drop dispensing is controlled. Absorbent material may be supported beneath the receptacle to receive drops dispensed therefrom to facilitate evaporation of the liquid, and fan means may be associated with the receptacle and absorbent material to further facilitate evaporation of the liquid and entrainment of odoriferous vapors from the liquid into the moving airstream caused by fan operation.