Abstract: A system and a method dispense an aseptic food product from a container within a housing from a hose of the container. The hose extends through a clamping device located adjacent to the container and the housing. The clamping device has rollers and a block and/or a stopper to clamp the tube closed at one or more positions on the tube. The clamping device moves from an open position to a closed position for inserting the hose into and/or removing the hose from the clamping device. In the closed position, the clamping device maintains the sterility of and/or prevents contamination of the fluid. The tube prevents and/or minimizes growth and/or migration of microorganisms within the tube and/or the container. The fluid and/or the container are sterile and/or uncontaminated for dispensing the fluid at room temperature.

Abstract: A plastic squeeze container for dispensing a fluid carrying a turret member rotatably mounted to the container for movement to a plurality of different rotational positions with the turret member carrying an outlet through which fluid may be dispensed generally along an outlet axis and with rotation of the turret member the outlet axis varying as to the angles it assumes relative to a vertical axis of the container.

Abstract: An improved automatic soap dispenser structure includes a motor and a gear wheel module installed in a driving device of a soap dispenser to transmit a driving wheel and uses an eccentric wheel disposed on the driving wheel to produce an eccentric effect, characterized in that the eccentric wheel couples a link member, and the link member presses a press plate, such that when the press plate compresses a soap dispensing tube, a back plate of the press plate and a latch surface of a rear panel compress to close the upper section of the soap dispensing tube, and then the design of a protruded curved surface of the press plate and a recessed curved surface of the rear panel compress the soap dispensing tube progressively downward to produce a power-saving and smooth compressing effect.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser from which fluid may be dispensed upon passive pressurization of a fluid reservoir therein. Upon exposing a nib of the fluid dispenser to the surroundings, either by disengagement of a cap or extension or contraction of the fluid dispenser, the fluid reservoir is pressurized without requiring the operator to exert manual force on the walls of the fluid dispenser. In certain embodiments, the rate of flow initiated passively may be increased by the operator actively engaging an interface, which increases the pressure within the fluid reservoir.

Abstract: A fitment assembly for a peristaltic pump dispenser. The fitment assembly includes a flexible fitment having an upper end with a radically extending lip, a lower end spaced from the upper end, at least a portion of which is conical, and a flexible portion therebetween forming a hollow chamber. A check valve is received in the conical portion of the lower end and includes a lower base, on upper cylindrical wall spaced from the lower base, and a plurality of legs extending between the lower base and the upper wall wherein pressure on the flexible portion of the fitment will force fluid in the hollow chamber between said lower base and said upper wall of said check valve and out of the lower end of the fitment.

Abstract: A peristaltic depositing machine includes a hopper to store viscous material. A flexibly deformable tubing section is connected to the hopper for receiving the viscous material. A pair of rollers cooperate to compress tubing section and thereafter move forwardly along the tubing section such that the viscous material is forwardly propagated. A manifold is connected between the hopper and the tubing section to transmit the viscous material there between. A flow control unit is connected to a portion of the tubing section forward of the pair of rollers. The flow control unit alternately constricts and unconstricts the portion of the tubing section in synchronism with the forward movement by the pair of rollers. A nozzle is connected to an output end of said tubing section to shape the viscous material upon output. A carriage is also connected to an output end of the tubing section and moves about a predetermined travel path to thereby direct an output location of the viscous material.

Abstract: A dispensing device for fluid medicine includes a housing having an opening leading to an interior and a plastic dropper bottle at least partially disposed in the interior through the opening. The bottle has a container holding fluid medicine to be dispensed and a nozzle with an aperture in fluid communication with the container. The device may include a tilt switch, a closure switch, and other electronics that improve patient compliance.

Abstract: A flow promotion device (FPD) for use in conjunction with a bulk bag discharger is provided. The FPD includes a center plate pivotably connected to the bulk bag discharger frame. Extension plates are pivotably attached to each end of the center plate. A connecting element is connected between a lever arm on each extension plate and the discharger frame, and an actuator is connected between the center plate and the frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the center plate is moved upwardly, and the extension plates are pivoted upwardly and inwardly by the connecting elements in order to press against the bag from three different directions using a single actuator. Two FPDs are preferably used on the bulk bag discharger.

Abstract: A control valve for controlling the flow of fluent material from a machine, the machine having a frame including a hopper and a tube mounted to the hopper, an auger within the tube and a hose mounted to the tube. The control valve has a clamp, which has a first arm mounted to the frame on a first side of the hose and a second arm mounted to the frame on an opposite side of the hose. The first arm is movably mounted to the frame in a direction toward the hose. A prime mover is drivingly linked to the first arm and the frame for displacing the first arm toward the hose, thereby clamping the hose between the first and second arms for restricting the flow of fluent material through the hose.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for flatproofing a tire and wheel assembly with a flexible, lightweight foam-fill by supplying at least two polyurethane reactive materials to a static mixer. The static mixer mixes the reactants, and a nucleating gas is supplied to the mixed reactants in the static mixer to form a liquid reactant mixture with entrained gas. The reactant mixture is injected into the tire and wheel assembly where the mixture reacts and foams replacing the air in the tire with a flexible, lightweight semi-open cell foam-fill. The foam-filled tire and wheel assembly is then allowed to cure.

Abstract: A rupturable closure for use with a flexible container that is especially suited for pouring viscous fluids such as motor oil. The closure is secured to the pouring spout or other dispensing opening of the container and retains the viscous fluid in the container as the container is brought into inverted position for pouring. Notwithstanding the ability of the closure to hold in the viscous fluid, the closure also allows the closure to breathe when the cap is removed so as to relieve small variations in pressure as the flexible container is first grasped for pouring and thereby prevent premature rupture of the closure before or as the container is inverted for pouring. Such a closure includes a membrane secured over the dispensing opening of the container. The membrane has a small primary vent orifice in the region over the dispensing opening that is sized to permit the membrane to breathe.

Abstract: A dispensing figurine formed in the image of at least a portion of a being or some other non-cap object. The dispenser figurine of the present invention preferably includes a body, at least a portion of which has an outward appearance in the form of a portion of a being or some other non-cap object, means for attaching the dispenser figurine to a tube of toothpaste (or a tube of some other gel or paste), a conduit extending through the body through which the toothpaste passes, and an exit port through which the paste (or gel) is dispensed or otherwise exits the dispenser figurine.

Abstract: A water dispenser valve assembly with a tube connected to a water supply providing a passageway for the fluid. The water dispenser assembly has a spring assembly including a pivot member operably connected to a leaf spring. A pinch member is connected to the leaf spring for moving against the tube to close the passageway. The spring assembly is biased to close the passageway in the tube. An activation member activated by a user moves the pivot member to apply a force on the leaf spring causing the leaf spring to invert back away from the tube and disengage the pinch member from the tube to allow fluid to flow through the passageway.

Abstract: A liquid rationing device comprises a base and a cover. The base is provided with an actuating element whose axle goes through the base. The axle is connected with a gear disk, which is provided with more than one roller on one side thereof. The cover is coupled to one side of the base and has a reservoir provided with a transmission hose with positioning extrusion. A positioning groove is provided on the reservoir such that the positioning extrusion of the transmission hose can be held therein and the transmission hose can surround the circle of the rollers. Accordingly, the actuating element can drive the gear disk and make the rollers on the gear disk to rotate and subsequently push and squeeze the transmission hose, thereby making displacement of the liquid in the transmission hose and obtaining the purposes of rationing.

Abstract: A flowable food dispenser for dispensing a flowable food product. The dispenser includes a housing with first and second bays, and a plurality of cassettes that are removably receivable within the bays. Each cassette is configured for receiving a pouch containing the flowable food. First and second thermal exchange units are associated with the first and second bays, respectively, in heat-exchanging association with the cassettes received therein. A temperature-controlled system is connected with the thermal exchange units for controlling them independently to independently heat or cool the cassettes in the bays and the food product that is disposed therein. A least one dispensing mechanism is associated with the first and second bays to selectively dispense the food from the pouches that are in the cassettes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve (21) for a fluid or gaseous medium, with a displaceable valve body (8), by means of which the clear flow cross-section is adjustable. The valve (21), viewed in the direction of flow, comprises a pressure sensor (1) up- or down-stream of the valve body (8), to record the pressure of the medium and the valve body (8) is controlled depending on a signal from the pressure sensor (1) and/or an external controller (2).

Abstract: A dispenser that is capable of simultaneously filling a large array of receivers (e.g., wells, etc.) with nano-liter volumes of liquid at high accuracy. The dispenser has a very simple construction, is quite compact, and has few if any moving parts.

Abstract: A bag is provided for containing a liquid intended to be supplied in a controlled manner to some other site, for example to a medical patient. The main bag portion has a pair of overlying side walls joined together around their edges, the side walls having integral extensions which together define an outlet region in communication with the interior of the main portion of the bag. The extensions are bonded together to define a tube-like passageway extending throughout the outlet region from the interior of the bag. The extensions are adapted to permit the connection thereto of a peristaltic pump device co-operable with the tube-like passageway to control the out-flow of liquid from the bag.

Abstract: A spoon includes a handle and a bowl disposed on one end of a handle. The bowl includes a curved frame and a pliable section or portion secured to the frame, the pliable section being movable between a first position for containing the food and a second position where the bowl is more shallow than when in the first position. An actuating link extends between the handle and the pliable section. The actuating link is movable by an actuator, and the movement of the actuator causes the actuating link to move the pliable section of the bowl. Food contained within the bowl can be displaced or effectively transferred from the bowl into the mouth of an infant or another person in response to the actuator and actuating link being moved.

Abstract: An assembly for dispensing liquid food product from a food warmer and dispenser that includes a disposable pump. The disposable pump includes a portioning chamber having a hollow open interior that can receive a supply of food product. The disposable pump includes a one-way inlet valve and a one-way outlet valve to control the flow of food product through the disposable pump. The assembly further includes a compressing device positioned to compress the outer wall of the disposable pump to force food product out of a dispensing portion of the pump. The compressing device includes a pair of actuating arms movable about a pivot point positioned between their inner and outer ends. The inner end of each actuating arm is coupled to a drive member that moves the inner ends of each actuating arm toward and away from each other. As the actuating arms move, the outer ends of the actuating arms compress the disposable pump to dispense food product.

Abstract: A device for dispensing fluid medicine includes a housing having an opening leading to an interior, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The device also includes a plastic dropper bottle at least partially disposed in the interior through the opening. The bottle has a container holding fluid medicine to be dispensed and a nozzle with a third aperture in fluid communication with the container. The device further includes a drop counter switch disposed in the housing and a lever rotationally coupled to the housing. The lever has a first flange disposed in the first aperture for causing the bottle to dispense fluid through the third aperture. The lever also has a second flange disposed in the second aperture for operative engagement with the drop counter switch upon the first flange causing the bottle to dispense fluid through the third aperture.

Abstract: A water dispenser valve assembly with a tube connected to a water supply providing a passageway for the fluid. The water dispenser assembly has a spring assembly including a pivot member operably connected to a leaf spring. A pinch member is connected to the leaf spring for moving against the tube to close the passageway. The spring assembly is biased to close the passageway in the tube. An activation member activated by a user moves the pivot member to apply a force on the leaf spring causing the leaf spring to invert back away from the tube and disengage the pinch member from the tube to allow fluid to flow through the passageway.

Abstract: A water discharge toy including an elastomeric bladder having a substantially elongated shape with a first end and second end. A control valve includes a first fitting and is connected to the first end of the bladder and further exhibits an outflow orifice, the control valve further being capable of actuated to fluidly communicate the bladder with the outflow orifice. A one-way flow valve includes a second fitting connected to the second end of the bladder and is adapted to being engaged by a fill adapter to provide a source of pressurized fluid to the elastomeric bladder and such as to refill the bladder.

Abstract: A fluid product dispenser includes a reservoir (3) containing said fluid product and provided with at least one actuating wall (10) on which pressure is exerted to reduce the reservoir volume, a dispensing orifice (50) communicating with the reservoir and through which the fluid product is dispensed out of the reservoir in a mixture with a gas to create a two-phase spray, a detachable sealing unit (12) to seal the dispensing orifice (50) and so isolate the reservoir from the outside, and a spring (4) to bring the actuating wall (10) into a non-operational position defining the maximum volume of the reservoir (3) when the sealing unit (12) is withdrawn from the dispensing orifice (50), said spring (4) being compressed when the sealing unit (12) seals the outlet orifice (50), the reservoir (3) containing approximately only fluid product so long as the detachable sealing unit (12) seals the dispensing orifice (50).

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispensing device for dispensing portions of liquid foodstuff from a foodstuff container. A pump device (5) includes a pump chamber (10) and a connecting pipe (7) or similar for connecting the foodstuff container (2) to the pump chamber (10) and a pump means (14) forming part of the pump device (5) is designed and can be affected such that said pump means (14) can generate a vacuum in the pump chamber (10), connecting pipe (7) and foodstuff container (2) for drawing foodstuff (4) out of said foodstuff container (2) to the pump chamber (10). At least portions (18) of a through-flow passage (13) for foodstuff (4) in the connecting pipe (7) taper in which the flow direction (S) in which food-stuff (4) flows through said through-flow passage (13). The connecting pipe (7) has an inlet pipe (11) which can be pressed through a flexible wall (3) of the foodstuff container (2) and be connected to a connecting member (21) therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device that is designed to supply water to aircraft galleys. The inventive device operates simply, autonomously and independently and is provided with a simple structure. Said device is characterized in that it comprises a system which supplies a quantity of pressurized water from bladder tank I of a container, consisting of a receptacle (1) and a cover (2), and which recovers an equivalent or greater quantity of contaminated water in bladder tank S of the same container. In this way, there is no longer an outflow of water. The invention requires no electrical or pneumatic pump. The pressure in the water circuit is generated by the spring (4) which is compressed in the container when bladder tank I is being filled with drinking water and which acts on the piston (3), which in turn compresses L The water circuits are reduced to a minimum. The inventive device is installed in a pressurized area and eliminates all frost-related risks.

Abstract: A package for dispensing a liquid product that includes an outer shell having a flexible resilient sidewall, a base wall and a finish surrounding an outlet opening. An inner bag-shaped liner is disposed within the outer shell, and is unattached to the sidewall and the base wall of the outer shell so as to be collapsible with respect to the outer shell as product is dispensed from the liner. A dispensing structure is secured to the finish. An opening in the base wall of the outer shell vents the volume between the shell and the liner to atmosphere. The opening is orifice-sized to prevent rapid egress of air as the container sidewall is squeezed, so that pressure from squeezing the sidewall forces product within the liner out of the outlet opening and the dispensing structure.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (111) of variable volume, and a dispensing orifice (130), said reservoir being provided with at least one deformable actuating wall (112) urged by resilient means (15) into a rest position corresponding to the reservoir having its maximum volume, said dispenser being characterized in that the resilient means (15) are situated outside the reservoir (111), not in contact with the fluid.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a liquid dispensing apparatus having improved sanitary, aesthetics and stabilizing aspects is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, liquid dispensing apparatus comprises a dispensing housing designed to contain a soap filled bottle. Depending on particular configurations, the housing may be desired as an open or closed system. The housing has a sleek, streamlined design with a dispensing button which tends to have a rounded appearance that accents the shape of the remainder of housing. In accordance with various other aspects of the present invention, within the housing is a stabilization system which prevents bottles which are not designed to engage housing from being inserted into housing. In addition, housing may have support structure which allows the soap bottle to rest within housing with less of a propensity to wobble.

Abstract: The invention relates to qualitative dosing of small amounts of liquids having a volume of microliter or nanoliter order. Such a dosing technique is useful for instance for productive serial dosing in applications of clinical chemistry. In the dosing device of the invention, flexible bellows (5) attached to a body (1) define a liquid space (15) filled with a liquid to be dosed and communicate with a dosing tip (19). The bellows (5) are provided with an actuator (7) for operation thereof constricting the liquid space to cause a liquid dose to be discharged from the dosing tip. In the dosing device of the invention, the actuator (7) is formed of a magnet (8) and a current coil (9), one of the parts of the actuator being attached to the body (1) of the device, and the other part being movably connected to the moving end (6) of the bellows. The magnetic actuator generates the movements of the bellows by changing the magnitude of the electric current passing through the current coil.

Abstract: A dispenser for a liquid or viscous soap. The dispenser includes a disposable soap container having a discharge end and a feed pump for pumping a dose of soap out of the discharge end, a housing for receiving the soap container via a front aperture in the housing, and a cover for closing the front aperture of the housing. This cover is pivotally mounted about a horizontal swing axis extending across an upper edge in the front aperture of the housing. Furthermore, the cover is arranged to be able to swing between a first swing position in which the front aperture is clear, a second swing position in which the front aperture is covered and the cover is in contact with the pump, and at least a third swing position in which the cover has activated the feed pump. The dispenser has a simple, inexpensive design with no wearing parts that require maintenance.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing fluids from bulk containers into receiving containers includes:

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a reservoir (1) serving to contain fluid and defining an actuating wall (14); and a dispensing orifice (20) via which the fluid is dispensed each time the wall (14) of the reservoir (1) is actuated; the reservoir (1) further containing a pump (3) defining a pump chamber (31) provided with an inlet valve (32) for communicating with the reservoir (1) and with an outlet valve (33), the pump (3) including a pusher (34) which is pushed in order reduce the volume of the pump chamber, said pusher (34) being disposed below the actuating wall (14) of the reservoir; said dispenser being characterized in that a delivery duct (21) connects the outlet valve (33) of the pump (3) to the dispensing orifice (20).

Abstract: A bag is provided for containing a liquid intended to be supplied in a controlled manner to some other site, for example to a medical patient. The main bag portion has a pair of overlying side walls joined together around their edges, the side walls having integral extensions which together define an outlet region in communication with the interior of the main portion of the bag. The extensions are bonded together to define a tube-like passageway extending throughout the outlet region from the interior of the bag. The extensions are adapted to permit the connection thereto of a peristaltic pump device co-operable with the tube-like passageway to control the out-flow of liquid from the bag.

Abstract: A valve apparatus for controlling the discharge of material pumped by a material pump through a discharge hose, wherein the valve apparatus includes a substantially sealed flexible bladder in a casing to be located about a discharge hose, and a source of compressed air. Material flow through the discharge hose is prevented by introducing compressed into the flexible bladder, causing the bladder to expand and constrict the discharge hose, and the flow of material is resumed by deflating the bladder. Simultaneous control of the material pump and the valve apparatus is also achieved by the present invention.

Abstract: A spring (4) comprising two branches (41, 42) is connected by a bend (40) such that the branches form, in the idle position, an acute angle. Said branches are elastically mobile in relation to each other by relative pivoting around the bend until they come into contact with each other so as to be extended relatively in parallel. The spring also comprises a spring stiffness variation systems (43, 44) which produce different stiffnesses depending on whether the spring is compressed or slackened. Said variation system producing a low stiffness when the branches are extended relatively in parallel and a greater stiffness when the branches are forced together from the idle position.

Abstract: A fluid product dispenser having a distribution orifice and a variable volume reservoir that varies by displacement of a mobile wall in order to reduce the volume of the reservoir. The dispenser is provided with an actuation device to move the mobile wall of the reservoir. Advantageously, the actuation device is rotary and has a thread that is engaged with the reservoir.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layered plastic container (10) that substantially enhances product drainage and reduces product residual levels trapped in the container, especially for viscous liquid products, including oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions, polymeric gels, foams, surfactant mixtures, dispersions, colloidal dispersions, suspensions, polymer solutions, polymer melts, and products like catsup, mustard, syrup, etc. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the plastic container is made by blow-molding an extruded parison having an outer polyolefin layer (14), an intermediate adhesive layer (18), and an inner product-contacting layer (16) of a polyester material such as glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a liquid dispensing apparatus having improved sanitary, aesthetics and stabilizing aspects is provided. For example, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, liquid dispensing apparatus comprises a dispensing housing designed to contain a soap filled bottle. Depending on particular configurations, the housing may be designed as an open or closed system. In any case, the housing has a sleek, streamlined design with a dispensing button which tends to have a rounded appearance that accents the shape of the remainder of housing. In accordance with various other aspects of the present invention, within the housing is a stabilization system which prevents bottles which are not designed to engage housing from being inserted into housing. In addition to (or alternatively) housing may have support structure which allows the soap bottle to rest within housing with less of a propensity to wobble.

Abstract: A dropping bottle for liquids, particularly pharmaceutical products, comprising an elastically deformable drop dispenser pipette, which is provided, at its top, with a dispensing hole and is coupled hermetically, in a downward region, to the neck of the bottle, and a cap for the upper closure of the pipette, at least one pair of mutually opposite semirigid wings, which wrap coaxially around the pipette and are adapted to compress it, by radial action of two fingers, in order to dispense constant doses of the contained liquid, the wings being shorter than, or as long as, the pipette.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a dispensing member (1, 2) and packaging (4) surrounding said dispensing member at least in part, said dispensing member (1, 2) comprising a fluid reservoir (1) defining a neck (11) and at least one deformable actuating wall (10) serving to be pushed in to reduce the internal volume of the reservoir, said dispensing member (1) being provided with a dispensing orifice (25) through which the fluid is delivered by pressing on the actuating wall (10) of the reservoir (1), said packaging (4) having at least one deformable face (41) situated facing the actuating wall (10) of the reservoir, so that the actuating wall can be pushed in via the deformable face of the packaging, said fluid dispenser being characterized in that the packaging (4) is connected to the dispensing member (1, 2) at a fixing appendage (21) that is secured to or integral with the dispensing member and that has a fixing zone (210) for fixing to the packaging (4).

Abstract: A touch free dispenser includes a sealed collapsible bottle assembly for containing a dispensable fluid, the assembly including a collapsible container with a depending coupler, a fluid pump disposed within the coupler and a dispensing tip, in fluid communication with the pump and container, for both activating the pump and dispensing the fluid. A support frame is provided for removably receiving the bottle assembly with the container supported on a topside of the frame, the frame having an opening therethrough for enabling the tip to dispense fluid therethrough. A pump actuator, disposed on a bottom side of the frame is provided for engaging the tip in order to actuate the pump. A driver assembly, disposed on the frame bottom side operates the pump actuator in response to the electronic signal, and a controller senses a presence of a user's hand proximate the dispensing tip and provides the electronic signal to the driver.

Abstract: A dispenser serving for dosing a dose of liquid or viscous soap. The main components of the dispenser is a disposable soap container having a discharge end mainly at the bottom in the state of use and a feed pump for pumping a dose of soap out of the discharge end, a housing for receiving the soap container via a front aperture in the housing, and a cover for closing the front aperture of the housing. This cover is pivotally mounted about a horizontal swing axis extending across an upper edge in the front aperture of the housing. Furthermore, the cover is arranged to be able to swing between a first swing position in which the front aperture is clear, a second swing position in which the front aperture is covered and the cover is in contact with the pump, and at least a third swing position in which the cover has activated the feed pump by means of a manual action. The dispenser according to the invention has a simple, inexpensive design with no wearing parts that require maintenance.

Abstract: A dispenser (10) for flowable, viscous material (52) includes a housing (12) comprising a main body (18) and door (20), and a reservoir (50) for the material (52) with an elongated, synthetic resin deformable outlet tube (80) presenting an outlet end (82) coupled to the reservoir (50). A flow-controlling assembly (16) including a tube-engaging element (84, 132, 150, 158) and an actuator linkage assembly (86, 130, 144, 154); these components together with a pneumatically operated piston (54) within reservoir (50) allows precise on-off operation of the dispenser (10). In the flow-permitting position, the element (84, 132, 150, 158) is adjacent the tube (80).

Abstract: A device for the linear drive of a pumping member in a soap-type dispenser includes a crank mechanism with a crank disc and a push rod transmitting a linear movement to a piston rod. Disengageable coupling members are located between the push rod and the piston rod to disengage the piston rod when an actuating signal is not present. The coupling members can be re-engaged upon further movement of the crank disc. The device may be employed in conjunction with a motor driven pumping member and a sensor with a control circuit to detect the presence of a hand to be supplied with the soap and generate the actuating signal.

Abstract: A liquid discharger 1A has a base 2A where a resilient tube 100 is disposed in a tube guide groove 211A. A retainer 4A is rotatably provided at the base 2A, with a plurality of balls 5 being mounted at the retainer 4A so that the balls can roll. The cross sectional shape of a surface 211 defining the tube guide groove 211A that contacts the tube 100 has an arc shape formed concentrically with the balls 5. The balls 5, which are held by the retainer 4A, roll on the tube 100 while pressing and squashing a portion of the tube 100 as a rotor 3A rotates in order to discharge liquid inside the tube 100.

Abstract: An emulsion-dispensing structure includes a housing, a collar cap, an engagement cap, a plunger, and a plastic spring. The plunger is provided with an outer threaded portion and is fitted into a connect stem such that the outer threaded portion is engaged with an inner threaded portion of the connect stem. The dispensing structure is ready to dispense the emulsion from a container at such time when the plunger juts out of the connect stem.

Abstract: A control mechanism for controlling the flow of a particulate material through a conduit and comprises a bladder mounted within the conduit that is inflatable between a first, deflated state and a second, inflated state. In its first, deflated state the bladder allows the particulate material to flow freely through the conduit, and in its second, inflated state the conduit is substantially blocked by the inflated bladder and no particulate material may pass. An alternate embodiment of an exteriorly mounted control mechanism comprises a stopper that is moved between a first, open position away from an open end of the conduit and a second, closed position in which the stopper is in sealing contact with end of the conduit.

Abstract: A spray gun includes a main body which is provided in the interior with an upright tube, a guide tube, and a compression structure by which a fluid contained in a container is dispersed in the form of a spray via a spray head. The compression structure includes a compression tube located in the interior of the main body, and an elastic tube compressibly received in the compression tube such that the elastic tube is compressed by a connection rod which is actuated by a trigger lever pivoted at one end to the main body.

Abstract: A system for providing portions of a substance, in particular a liquid or pasty substance, includes a bag filled with the substance which is to be dispensed, a storage chamber for holding a store of substance which is to be dispensed being delimited in the bag, which store includes a plurality of portions, preferably a large number of portions, of the substance which is to be dispensed, and a dispensing chamber which can be connected to the storage chamber via a connection in the bag also being delimited in the bag, and the bag being provided, at the dispensing chamber, with an outlet opening for dispensing the substance from the bag, a dispensing device which has a housing in which there is a space for accommodating the bag, which space includes a section for accommodating the storage chamber of the bag and a section for accommodating the dispensing chamber of the bag, the system being designed to supply in each case one or a few portions of the substance to the dispensing chamber from the storage chamber, t