Abstract: A cosmetic container according to an embodiment of the present invention may reduce a thickness of the container by improving a structure of the disc valve.

Abstract: A method removes a follower plate of a device for transporting viscous material out of a barrel-like container. The device has the follower plate for closing the container, which is open at the top and has a container base and a container casing extending upwards from the base, the follower plate being movable toward and away from the base. A force measuring sensor measures a force exerted by a container onto a placement surface; the controller switches the ventilation mode to the lifting mode if the force exerted by the container onto the placement surface exceeds a first target force value; and the controller switches the lifting mode to the ventilation mode if the force exerted by the container onto the placement surface falls below a second target force value, and/or the at least one sensor measures the position of the container relative to a stationary point.

Abstract: An article-unloading apparatus comprising a bin assembly including a bag inside a bin. The bin assembly is raised and lowered by a lift and tilted, when raised, to dump articles onto a decline conveyor, such as a ramp. A winch attached to the bag moves the bottom of the bag through the bin to help push articles from the tilted bin assembly. A camera takes a video image of the articles entering the ramp to detect clumps. Stops on the ramp are selectively actuated to block the bottom-most articles in a clump to help separate articles.

Abstract: A cosmetic container according to an embodiment of the present invention may reduce a thickness of the container by improving a structure of the disc value.

Abstract: Various implementations comprise a method and apparatus for constructing a concrete structure in stages. In various implementations, an apparatus includes a base, a support column located on the base, and a movable scaffolding rotatably coupled to a top of the support column. According to various other implementations, a method for assembling a tower stage includes: (1) providing a base platform; (2) coupling a pole to the base platform; (3) disposing two or more staves around the pole; (4) coupling the staves together to form the tower stage; and (5) removing the tower stage from the platform.

Abstract: An oil strainer for a vehicle transmission includes a body case, a suction port member, a suction port, and a connection tube. The body case contains a filtering member. The suction port member is separated from the body case. The suction port is provided in the suction port member. The connection tube has flexibility or stretchability and connects the body case to the suction port member. The connection tube has a structure which is bent or which is expanded and contracted to allow the suction port member to move while following a change in an oil surface of oil in a transmission casing of the vehicle transmission so that the suction port is not exposed at the oil surface when a position of the oil surface varies due to lean of a vehicle or acceleration/deceleration applied to the vehicle.

Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing liquid, semi-liquid and/or semi-solid food products comprising a cylinder for processing a mixture of a basic product and air, a chamber for the transit of a heat exchange fluid, the chamber being located around the cylinder, a dispensing tap and means for treating the heat exchange fluid and supplying it to the transit chamber; it is equipped with a flexible container for containing the basic product and housed in a rigid container; a compressor of a flow of pressurized air being designed to send pressurized air into the rigid container in such a way that it acts on the flexible container to cause the transfer of the basic product from the container to the processing cylinder through a feed tube.

Abstract: A material pressure feeding apparatus 10 includes a container 12 for receiving a bag 11, in which a viscous material M is contained, a press member 13 exerting a pressing force on the material, a pressure feeder 15 pressure-feeding, to the outside, the material M sucked by the pressing force by the press member 13, and an annular member 16 positioned on the outer peripheral side of the press member 13. The press member 13 has a supporting space S on the outer peripheral side thereof, and a ring portion 40 constituting an annular member 16 is supported in the supporting space S in a relatively movable state. Thus, even when the press member 13 is inclined, the annular member 16 is configured so as not to form a clearance between it and the inner peripheral surface of the container 12 without any influence of the inclination.

Abstract: A delivery system for dispensing at least two products wherein the delivery system selectively dispenses one of products using a single actuator having two directions of rotation on a single axis of rotation. The delivery system of the invention is economical in manufacturing and has a lesser cycle time during manufacturing.

Abstract: Packaging element with a hermetically sealed dosing mechanism for semi-solid products, comprehending its body as a sole piece (10) injected in plastic material, configuring two concentric parts, one internal that configures the product containing cup-like recipient (11) and an external which configures a skirt for optional finishing (12), both with their top endings integrated between themselves by a horizontal wall (13), above which emerge vertically two concentric collars (14) and (15), which configure a hermetical coupling for a device in the shape of a spinning disc (16) that rotates in only one direction and always in the same plane in relation to the main body (10), and whose spinning disc (16) outside portion, may receive an optional over-lid (17), while from its inside portion has constructive details integrated to the assembly of an integrated protection dosing valve mechanism (18) and an actioning mechanism (19) for a piston (20) that, by its turn, initially (full package) is placed along with the b

Abstract: A content dispensing package apparatus configured to elevate contents for immediate dispensing to the user, the user able to raise the contents from outside an outer container.

Abstract: A modular platen assembly comprises an annular hub, a wiper ring assembly and a coupling ring. The annular hub is for connecting to a ram of an inductor pump. The wiper ring assembly includes an annular wiper for sealing with a container. The coupling ring is independently joined to the hub and the wiper ring assembly at first and second connections, respectively.

Abstract: A container, for example for a food product or the like, provides an elevating lower inner surface that may sealably support a contained food product to raise the upper surface of the food product as it is consumed. Importantly, the container avoids an extension of the elevating mechanism into the product itself, reducing problems of contamination and leakage.

Abstract: A cosmetic container for mixing and using heterogeneous contents, which makes it possible to discharge proper amounts of heterogeneous cosmetics from a pair of discharge ports and simply mix the same, includes an elliptical mixing part which has an inwardly inclined surface at an upper side of a cosmetic container.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (10) of variable working volume, in which reservoir the fluid is protected from the air, the reservoir being provided with an actuator wall (25) that is axially movable down and up between a rest position and a depressed position, the movement of the wall causing the pressure in the reservoir to vary, the wall being situated at an end of the dispenser; and a dispenser orifice (150) via which the fluid is dispensed, the orifice being provided with an outlet valve (4); the dispenser being characterized in that the orifice (150) is situated at an end of the dispenser other than the end at which the actuator wall (25) is situated.

Abstract: A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup (11) on an aerosol container including a base (5) having an integral collar (8), a finger trigger support (22); a finger trigger (3) hingedly connected to the trigger support (22), and a finger grip (39) depending from the finger trigger (3) and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar (8). The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion (5) and finger trigger portion (3) as a single unit about a living hinge (10).

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a receptacle defining a chamber for containing a liquid material and having a top opening. A press mechanism includes a sealing valve disposed movably in the chamber and covering the top opening, and a press seat disposed above the sealing valve to move the sealing valve in the chamber. The sealing valve has a deformable membrane facing an interior of the chamber and adapted to press the liquid material. The press seat has a base plate, and a press rod projecting downwardly from the base plate and having a lower end connected to the deformable membrane. The deformable membrane deforms when pressed by the press rod, and produces a suction force when returning to an original shape.

Abstract: A container includes a housing, a container body mounted in the housing and having an inner portion provided with a receiving chamber and a pusher movably mounted in the receiving chamber and having a surface provided with an outlet hole connected to the receiving chamber. The receiving chamber has a bottom wall provided with a stop portion. The pusher has a bottom wall provided with a pressing portion that is movable to closely abut the stop portion. Thus, the pressing portion can be moved to closely abut the stop portion so as to completely squeeze the cosmetic filling outwardly from the outlet hole and to prevent part of the cosmetic filling from being left in the receiving chamber so that the user can use the cosmetic filling to the maximum extent.

Abstract: A viscous material processing system has a chamber to hold containers shaped as drums and has a plunger that presses into the interior of the drum to press out its highly viscous contents. The chamber has a hinged enclosure that has a hydraulically activated clamp that connects the two sides of the hinged enclosure that is controlled by a controller in a methodical way. The hydraulically activated clamp can be arranged in series and also has a relief cartridge and pressure sensor to prevent the drum from over pressurized. The processing system also has viscous material compounding system that receives and uses the material provided by the drums.

Abstract: A container includes a container body, a rotation seat having a shaft tube, a plurality of limit bars mounted in the shaft tube, a threaded rod having a plurality of limit slots slidably mounted on the limit bars, an inner box having a receiving chamber which has an inner threaded portion screwed onto the threaded rod, a fixing cap having an outlet hole, a piston movably mounted in the receiving chamber and moved by the threaded rod, and an outer cover mounted on the fixing cap. Thus, the cream is compressed by rotation of the rotation seat so that a determined amount of cream is squeezed outward from the fixing cap. In addition, the space between the fixing cap and the receiving chamber is disposed at a vacuum state by the piston to prevent the cream from contacting the ambient air.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a receptacle defining a chamber for containing a liquid material and having a top opening. A press mechanism includes a sealing valve disposed movably in the chamber and covering the top opening, and a press seat disposed above the sealing valve to move the sealing valve in the chamber. The sealing valve has a deformable membrane facing an interior of the chamber and adapted to press the liquid material. The press seat has a base plate, and a press rod projecting downwardly from the base plate and having a lower end connected to the deformable membrane. The deformable membrane deforms when pressed by the press rod, and produces a suction force when returning to an original shape.

Abstract: Comprehending its body as a sole piece (10) which configure a hermetical coupling for a device in the shape of a spinning disc (16) that rotates in only one direction and always in the same plane in relation to the main body (10), and whose spinning disc (16) outside portion, may receive an optional over-lid (17), while from its inside portion has constructive details integrated to the assembly of an integrated protection dosing valve mechanism (18) and an actioning mechanism (19) for a piston (20) that, by its turn, initially is placed along with the bottom (21) of the cup-like recipient (11) containing the product (P), that the said piston (20) may apply enough pressure to the product (P) placed above it, to open the protective dosing valve (18) and allow exact dosages of the product to be dispensed above the said spinning disc (16) on to a surface (39) where it can be removed with the fingers for application.

Abstract: A viscous material evacuator has a chamber to hold containers shaped as drums and has a plunger that presses into the interior of the drum to press out its highly viscous contents. The chamber has a hinged enclosure that has a hydraulically activated clamp that connects the two sides of the hinged enclosure. The hydraulically activated clamp can be arranged in series and also has a relief cartridge and pressure sensor to prevent the drum from becoming overpressurized.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a container having a cavity for dispensing a paste and a cavity for another material. In one aspect, a first cavity for a comestible paste resides in an area between a hollow piston and a top section having a dispenser. The top section and piston optionally have corresponding male and female threads in their respective cylindrical sections. The paste can be dispensed by slidably advancing the piston towards the dispenser. In an optional embodiment, the threads can then be engaged to rotatably advance the piston towards the dispenser to dispense additional paste. A comestible seasoning or other material can be disposed in the hollow piston.

Abstract: A container includes a housing, a container body mounted in the housing and having an inner portion provided with a receiving chamber and a pusher movably mounted in the receiving chamber and having a surface provided with an outlet hole connected to the receiving chamber. The receiving chamber has a bottom wall provided with a stop portion. The pusher has a bottom wall provided with a pressing portion that is movable to closely abut the stop portion. Thus, the pressing portion can be moved to closely abut the stop portion so as to completely squeeze the cosmetic filling outwardly from the outlet hole and to prevent part of the cosmetic filling from being left in the receiving chamber so that the user can use the cosmetic filling to the maximum extent.

Abstract: A viscous material metering system comprises a cutting apparatus comprising a tensioning fork having a main body diverging into extending tines; a cutting wire tensioned between the tines of the fork; and a driving mechanism operatively connected to the tensioning fork to drive the fork and tensioned cutting wire; and a controller controllably connected to the driving mechanism and having a set of instructions to control the driving mechanism to drive the fork to cut a continuous viscous material into portions of a predetermined size or weight for metering to a viscous material compounding system.

Abstract: The contents extractor for jars is a device that is inserted into a food jar or household container. The extractor has a handle with an actuator that the operator squeezes; an elongated mechanized shaft that transmits movement from the actuator; and, a flexible material that retracts and transforms into a 360° disk shape to the inner surfaces of container. When the extractor is inserted into the jar and retracted, the operator pulls the entire device upward out of the container, thus removing the residue remaining. The extractor allows the consumer to use more of the product than would otherwise be possible, thereby saving money for the consumer and reducing resources used to make the product.

Abstract: A hay feeder allows a horse to eat from the feeder at a controlled speed in order to help prevent choke as well as overeating. The feeder uses a receptacle that has one or more guide posts extending between a closed bottom and an open top. A plate has first openings that each receive a respective post in order to allow the plate to slide up and down within the receptacle, the plate also having a series of second openings. Hay is placed into the receptacle and the plate is positioned on top of the hay. The horse eats the hay through the series of second openings and the plate gravitationally falls with the depleting stock of hay guided downwardly along the posts.

Abstract: A discharge container that discharges an appropriated amount of a creamy cosmetic, medical supply, or the like. The discharge container may include a cylindrical body and a cylindrical lid with a top. The lid covers an opening, and is rotatably engaged with the opening. A top wall portion of the top is brought into sliding contact with an upper end surface of a rotatable partitioning plate such that any contents in the discharge container are pressed by relative rotation between the container body and the lid, resulting in the contents being discharged through a discharge opening provided on the top wall.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a container having a cavity for dispensing a paste and a cavity for another material. In one aspect, a first cavity for a comestible paste resides in an area between a hollow piston and a top section having a dispenser. The top section and piston optionally have corresponding male and female threads in their respective cylindrical sections. The paste can be dispensed by slidably advancing the piston towards the dispenser. In an optional embodiment, the threads can then be engaged to rotatably advance the piston towards the dispenser to dispense additional paste. A comestible seasoning or other material can be disposed in the hollow piston.

Abstract: Device for dispensing embraces a walled, hollow housing having an inside wall surface and having an opening on a first end; a piston that sealingly engages the inside wall surface, beginning at a position away from the first end; and an actuating connection to the piston internal the housing. A material for dispensing can be supplied to the inside of the hollow housing, and dispensed through the opening by actuation and movement of the piston.

Abstract: A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup (11) on an aerosol container including a base (5) having an integral collar (8), a finger trigger support (22); a finger trigger (3) hingedly connected to the trigger support (22), and a finger grip (39) depending from the finger trigger (3) and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar (8). The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion (5) and finger trigger portion (3) as a single unit about a living hinge (10).

Abstract: A viscous material feed system, comprises a feed tube that receives material expressed from a container; and a container evacuator comprising a chamber to hold a container to express material from the container to the feed tube and a plunger comprising a platen axially and slidably accommodated within the chamber, the platen comprising an O-ring fitted against a platen driving face; a full ring with tabs extending to secure the O-ring to the platen driving face with a circumferential surface exposed to the chamber and a vacuum breaker valve to the chamber that seals the platen face when in contact with container material and retains residual material adhering to the platen face when the valve is activated at a termination of a driving cycle of the platen through a container content.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (10) of variable working volume, in which reservoir the fluid is protected from the air, the reservoir being provided with an actuator wall (25) that is axially movable down and up between a rest position and a depressed position, the movement of the wall causing the pressure in the reservoir to vary, the wall being situated at an end of the dispenser; and a dispenser orifice (150) via which the fluid is dispensed, the orifice being provided with an outlet valve (4); the dispenser being characterized in that the orifice (150) is situated at an end of the dispenser other than the end at which the actuator wall (25) is situated.

Abstract: The contents extractor for jars is a device that is inserted into a food jar or household container. The extractor has a handle with an actuator that the operator squeezes; an elongated mechanized shaft that transmits movement from the actuator; and, a flexible material that retracts and transforms into a 360° disk shape to the inner surfaces of container. When the extractor is inserted into the jar and retracted, the operator pulls the entire device upward out of the container, thus removing the residue remaining. The extractor allows the consumer to use more of the product than would otherwise be possible, thereby saving money for the consumer and reducing resources used to make the product.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes: a container defining a chamber; a discharging tube defining a fluid passage and having an outlet disposed outwardly of the chamber; a movable valve body disposed outwardly of the chamber and sleeved and slidable on the discharging tube between first and second positions for blocking and unblocking the outlet of the discharging tube; and an urging member disposed outwardly of the fluid passage and biasing the movable valve body for restoring the movable valve body to the first position.

Abstract: A dispenser with a sealed dispensing valve unit is disclosed. The dispenser is secured to a mouth of a hermetic casing, and discharges contents through a center of an upper plate of a button. The dispenser includes an outlet hole (100) bored in a central portion of the button. An inclined inner surface defines a lower portion of the outlet hole, and a vertical inner surface extends from an upper end of the inclined inner surface to a predetermined height. The dispenser also includes a dispensing valve (200) having at a lower portion thereof an inclined outer surface to selectively come into contact with the inclined inner surface of the outlet hole due to operation of a pumping means, thus opening or closing the outlet hole. Further, a vertical outer surface extends upwards from an upper end of the inclined outer surface to a predetermined height.

Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.

Abstract: A stable upright fluid dispensing container in which a fluid is dispensed from the top of the container while the container remains in an upright position. The bulk of the fluid always remains in the bottom of the container. A passageway tube and a plunger apply pressure on the fluid. Knobs on the plunger can include horizontal knob gears, vertical knob gears or push button rack gears. Pressure can also be applied to the fluid by a non-rotating threaded passageway tube having a fixed plunger and a rotating threaded knob. In flexible sealed containers pressure can be applied to the fluid by providing a flexible sealed container, a non-threaded passageway tube and one-way check valve. These features provide increased pressure such that the fluid will be forced to flow into a passageway tube through an entrance opening at the bottom of the passageway tube, up through the tube and out an exit opening. Further, once pressure is relaxed, the fluid flow will stop and the fluid will remain in the passageway tube.

Abstract: A dual rotor, ram fed metering pump is especially suited for pumping high viscosity fluids, such as methacrylate resins, used in heavy duty adhesives In addition to pumping viscous materials, this metering pump also pumps a less viscous reactive fluid in proper proportion to a mixing zone or mixing gun where the two material are mixed. A rotary lobe pump is used to pump the viscous material and a rotary pump driven by the same gearbox delivers the secondary fluid. This fluid delivery apparatus also includes an intake that can be mounted on a standard pressure primmer ram to pump viscous material from a storage drum or container A single compact all-in-one metering pump package can be mounted directly to the ram eliminating the need for a separate ram mounted pump.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for transporting a container containing viscous liquids to an appropriate dispensing apparatus. The invention comprises a transition plate that fits over a floor plate of a pump elevator, and particularly over an air tube that joins adjacent vertical air cylinders of the pump elevator. A rollable cart is provided with specific clearances to accommodate the transition plate, and, when supporting a drum, allow for proper clearance between the top of the drum and the ram assembly.

Abstract: A ram plate which allows easy lifting and dropping of the plate even when a complete seal has been made with high-viscosity liquids inside a barrel. The system contains two alternative methods of depressurizing the internal liquids in order to more efficiently avoid vacuum and suction effect when the user attempts to raise the plate. The bleed stick components of the plate are completely independent of vent ports components. Such bleed stick components are levers which, when depressed, will move a cover and expose the internal liquids to outside air pressure via air vents. The vent port components operate through both gravity and potential energy of an internal spring, which place a given amount of downward pressure on a pneumatic cylinder which may or may not be enough pressure to move the cylinder and expose a vent to the outside atmosphere pressure.

Abstract: Apparatus for metering one or more liquids contained in respective reservoirs (2, 6) into one or more collecting containers is characterized in that it comprises, for each liquid: a cylinder (2) for the liquid to be metered, the cylinder having a movable piston member (8) in contact with the surface of the liquid in the cylinder (2), pressure means (12) for exerting a constant force on the piston (8), means (14, 16, 18, 20) for the transfer of the liquid from the cylinder (2) to the collecting container, the transfer means comprising a duct having an inlet opening (16) for the withdrawal of the liquid from the cylinder and a delivery opening (20), the transfer means being movable in dependence on the level of liquid in the cylinder (2) and being arranged to keep the geometrical height difference H1 between the withdrawal point and the delivery point proportional to the hydrostatic head of liquid H2 above the withdrawal point with variations in the level of liquid in the cylinder so as to keep the delivery flo

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided for dispensing a product that may be of viscous consistency, such as, for example, a cream or a gel. The dispensing device includes a container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end that has an opening. A dispensing element is configured to be arranged on the product and forms a passage comprising at least one inlet orifice extending in a plane not perpendicular to an axis of the device, and an outlet orifice formed at least partly some distance from the inlet orifice. The outlet orifice extends at least partially above the inlet orifice. Rotating the dispensing element on the product causes the product to be delivered through the outlet orifice.

Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.

Abstract: A ram plate which allows easy lifting and dropping of the plate even when a complete seal has been made with high-viscosity liquids inside a barrel. The system contains two alternative methods of depressurizing the internal liquids in order to more efficiently avoid vacuum and suction effect when the user attempts to raise the plate. The bleed stick components of the plate are completely independent of vent ports components. This allows the user to depressurize the internal air even if the high viscosity liquids fail to evacuate or drip from the vent ports, by way of opening a completely separate port that has not been filled with liquid. Such bleed stick components are levers which, when depressed, will move a cover and expose the internal liquids to outside air pressure via air vents.

Abstract: A piston pump elevator having fluid level measurement capability which is capable of providing an electrical signal proportional to the approximate amount of fluid remaining in a container from which fluid is being withdrawn.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for dispersing and feeding dry powders without using pressurized air are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sample holder, a suction probe, a vacuum means and a positional means. The suction probe is positioned above dry powders in the sample holder, a space between the suction probe and the sample holder is substantially small that allows non-pressurized ambient air to form an high velocity downward air flow when a vacuum is applied to the suction probe. A change of air flow direction at an orifice of the suction probe generates a high shear force above the dry powders, which disperses the dry powders into an airstream. The apparatus feeds the dry powder airstream to a particle analyzer with a controlled rate. The apparatus and method are particularly useful in sizing particles using laser diffraction or image analysis techniques.

Abstract: A dispenser with features for enhanced maintainability generally comprises a lower unit having therein an ice bin; an upper unit atop the lower unit for providing an interface for dispensing ice from the ice bin to the public; a conveyor having and inlet in the ice bin and an outlet in the upper unit; an ice distributor in a lower portion of the ice bin for conveying ice within the ice bin to the inlet; and a drive motor operably associated with the ice distributor, the drive motor being located in a space above the lower unit for ready access. A plurality of optical emitter assemblies are disposed upon a wall of the ice bin and a plurality of optical receiver assemblies are oppositely disposed upon a second wall of the ice bin. Each optical emitter assembly comprises an emitter housing and a selectively removable emitter body comprising an optical source. Each optical receiver assembly comprises a receiver housing and a selectively removable receiver body comprising an optical receiver.

Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.