Movable Patents (Class 222/464.3)
  • Patent number: 8505783
    Abstract: A squeezable bottle is disclosed. The squeezable bottle includes a pliable bottle skin, an outlet and a spinal assembly within the pliable skin, for providing longitudinal rigidity along an elongated axis of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Source Vagabond Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoram Gill, Roee Bigger, Yariv Sade, Arik Yuval
  • Patent number: 8281960
    Abstract: A manual pump spray bottle, comprising a rotating coupling near the top of the container, thereby allowing a suction tube to swing about the entire perimeter of the bottle, is herein disclosed. The coupling provides a means such that no matter how the bottle is held, the tube is always at the lowest part and immersed in the liquid contents. The radius of the container bottom corresponds to that of the swing of the suction tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Brandi N. Gers
  • Patent number: 8091741
    Abstract: In the present invention we replace a standard dip tube in a fluid dispenser with a hollow fiber membrane that passes liquid in preference to gas. Under the influence of a pressure differential, any liquid in contact with any portion of the hollow fiber membrane passes through the wall of the membrane and travels internally along the length of the membrane to a dispenser head. The fluid dispenser is thereby capable of operating in substantially any orientation and is effective to dispense substantially its entire contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Pritchard
  • Patent number: 7942292
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a pre-measured amount of material from a container having a closed bottom, a mouth opening and a side wall. The device includes a discharge tube and a measuring reservoir pivotably attached to a lower end of the discharge tube for capturing a pre-determined amount of material. The reservoir is pivotable from a first position in which the reservoir is substantially parallel to the discharge tube to a second position in which the discharge tube and the reservoir are substantially perpendicular to one another. With the reservoir in the first position, the reservoir and the discharge tube are insertable into a container having a relatively narrow mouth opening. With the reservoir in the second position, the discharge opening of the reservoir communicates with an opening in the second end of the discharge tube, in a dispensing ready position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Metcon Plastics International Inc.
    Inventors: Loreto Ceccarelli, Antonio Ceccarelli
  • Patent number: 7878372
    Abstract: An automatic water cooler replenishing system for a free standing water cooler, having an internal reservoir. The system includes a pump having an inlet port and an outlet port configured for collecting water from a supply bottle and dispensing water into the reservoir. The pump is selectively powered and automatically controlled. A relay is provided for automatically controlling the operation of the pump. The relay is configured to receive an electric signal and control the pump. A fill control assembly and a low water shut-off assembly are electrically connected to the relay. The fill control assembly is configured to detect at least one water level, in the reservoir and signal the relay to energize or de-energize the pump. The low water shut-off assembly is configured to detect a low water condition in the supply bottle and signal the relay to de-energize the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Esteban Camejo
  • Publication number: 20100270334
    Abstract: The spray bottle reservoir system includes a bottle having a neck and a body, the body defining a main chamber for containing fluid. A spray cap is detachably mounted to the neck. A vertical partition is disposed inside the body, separating the main chamber to form a dispensing reservoir. A dip tube extends from the spray cap to the bottom of the dispensing reservoir. The dispensing reservoir may be refilled from the remaining chamber, and due to the relative small volume of the dispensing reservoir and the viscosity of the fluid, the dispensing reservoir permits maximum consumption of the fluid in a wide range of spraying positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Constantine M. Gioia
  • Publication number: 20100176160
    Abstract: A spray bottle that has a Suction Straw Diversion Device (SSDD) that diverts or directs the sprayer pump suction straw towards the perimeter of the bottle. This can be accomplished through the use of a protrusion, bar, tube, rail, plate, hook or any other device built into the bottle that will keep the suction straw diverted to the perimeter of the bottle and in the liquid thus allowing it to be dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: John Wilmer Ward, II
  • Patent number: 7726523
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a pre-measured amount of material from a container includes a discharge tube, connecting mechanism for connecting an upper end of the discharge tube to the mouth opening of the container, a measuring reservoir attached to a lower end of the discharge tube for capturing a pre-determined amount of material, and a pivot mechanism pivotably connecting the reservoir to the discharge tube. The reservoir is pivotable from a first position to a second position. With the reservoir in the first position, the reservoir and the discharge tube are insertable into a container having a relatively narrow mouth opening. With the reservoir in the second position, the discharge opening of the reservoir communicates with an opening in the second end of the discharge tube, in a dispensing ready position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Metcon Plastics International Inc.
    Inventors: Loreto Ceccarelli, Antonio Ceccarelli
  • Patent number: 7681765
    Abstract: This patent discloses tools, methods and systems for dispensing soap. The tools, methods and systems include a draw-back chamber constructed around and in line with the fluid path between a spout assembly for delivering soap to a user and a pump mechanism for supplying the soap. The draw-back chamber contains port openings into the fluid path. When the pump mechanism is actuated to dispense soap, the draw back chamber is collapsed and soap within it is dispensed with the main dose of soap supplied by the pump mechanism. When the pump mechanism is allowed to return to its extended rest state, the draw-back chamber expands, drawing soap into it through the port opening to prevent soap from hanging and dripping at the end of the dispensing tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Technical Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Muderlak
  • Patent number: 7637397
    Abstract: Disclosed are liquid dispensing devices suitable for use to dispense liquid from a container. They have a conventional sprayer associated with a flexible down tube. The down tube has an essentially rigid upper section linked to the sprayer, an essentially rigid lower section suitable to extend into the container, and an intermediate flexible section. An essentially rigid member (e.g. a sleeve) is mounted on/to the down tube so as to move between a first position in which it covers the flexible section so as to restrict pivoting of the lower section relative to the upper section, to a second position in which it permits the lower section to pivot relative to the upper section. As the down tube is being inserted in the container a flange on the sleeve is held by the container lip so that the sleeve is caused to move between the two positions. The down tube structure is thus rigid during assembly of the tube with the container, but automatically becomes flexible thereafter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Kevin Harrity
  • Patent number: 7546936
    Abstract: A liquid aspiration device comprises an aspiration tube that slideably engages an opening in a cap such that a head on the end of the aspiration tube is moveable with respect to the opening in the cap. A tube cover is positioned between the opening in the cap and the head of the tube. The tube cover is operable to collapse into the cap when the head is moved into the cap. When the head and the tube cover are moved into the cap they are shielded from potential contamination that may occur when the aspiration device is moved from one container to the next. A lock is positioned in the cap. The lock is operable to move between an engaged position where the head may be retained within the cap and a disengaged position where the head is free to pass into or out of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Rongchang Xin, William Weigong Li
  • Publication number: 20090071983
    Abstract: In the present invention we replace a standard dip tube in a fluid dispenser with a hollow fibre membrane that passes liquid in preference to gas. Under the influence of a pressure differential, any liquid in contact with any portion of the hollow fibre membrane passes through the wall of the membrane and travels internally along the length of the membrane to a dispenser head. The fluid dispenser is thereby capable of operating in substantially any orientation and is effective to dispense substantially its entire contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Michael PRITCHARD
  • Patent number: 7455396
    Abstract: Provided is an ink container suitable for forming a stable high-quality print image and obtaining stable operation of a printing device by enabling precipitates of coarse-grained ink etc. standing in an ink container body to be left in the ink container body and by eliminating troubles due to the supply of such precipitates of coarse-grained ink etc. to the printing device. A region for residual ink liquid 4 and a sheet-entry preventing member 6 as shape retaining means 5 are provided on the bottom 2a side of a bag-like ink container body 2 formed from a flexible sheet. The region for residual ink liquid 4 is disposed in a position lower than one end 3a of an ink supply opening part 3 fixed to the ink container body 2. When the sheet composing the ink container body 2 moves, the sheet-entry preventing member 6 prevents the sheet from entering the region for residual ink liquid 4, thereby keeping the shape and volume of the region part for residual ink liquid 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Takahiro Wakayama
  • Publication number: 20080169316
    Abstract: A dense and non-buoyant tube with spring-like action for use with a liquid-dispensing container and sprayer mechanism is configured with a flat transversely-cut end that includes an aperture in it, referred to as a vacuum-lock regulator valve, whereby the end of the tube is unable to create a complete suction attachment to the bottom of the container. The spring-like tube of the present invention is also provided as part of an assemblage, the tube being used within a method for retrofitting liquid-dispensing containers of original manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Ganiere
  • Patent number: 7395947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a spacer at connecting devices which are adapted to connect discharge devices (2) to packages (3) with liquid products (4), preferably foodstuff products, for discharging the products (4) from the packages (3). The spacer (19) is provided on a connecting means (26) and is adapted to be located in the package (3) in order to, during emptying of the package, keep wall portions thereof at a distance from a connecting device (1) such that the wall portions do not prevent or substantially obstruct emptying of the package (3). The spacer (19) has resilient properties and can be pressed into a space (28) in a tube member (23) and spring back to a normal shape (NF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Asept International AB
    Inventor: Sten Drennow
  • Publication number: 20080047982
    Abstract: Disclosed are liquid dispensing devices suitable for use to dispense liquid from a container. They have a conventional sprayer associated with a flexible down tube. The down tube has an essentially rigid upper section linked to the sprayer, an essentially rigid lower section suitable to extend into the container, and an intermediate flexible section. An essentially rigid member (e.g. a sleeve) is mounted on/to the down tube so as to move between a first position in which it covers the flexible section so as to restrict pivoting of the lower section relative to the upper section, to a second position in which it permits the lower section to pivot relative to the upper section. As the down tube is being inserted in the container a flange on the sleeve is held by the container lip so that the sleeve is caused to move between the two positions. The down tube structure is thus rigid during assembly of the tube with the container, but automatically becomes flexible thereafter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Kevin Harrity
  • Patent number: 7124917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a spout assembly having a plurality of fluid passages so as to enable easy and convenient drinking of liquid beverages contained in the container through an associated straw and easily dispense the liquid beverages into another container. The spout assembly includes a main body coupled on a top of a container, a fluid spout assembly having a first fluid passage through which the liquid beverage can flow out of the container in a state where the container is inclined and a second fluid passage through which the liquid beverage can be socked in a state where the container vertically stands; and a cap coupled to the fluid spouting assembly. The fluid spout assembly can be folded on a folding portion or be elected so that the user can drink or dispense the liquid beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Jung Min Lee
  • Patent number: 7044175
    Abstract: A water cooler replenishing system which is designed to collect drinking water from a conventional supply bottle and dispense the water into a container, on top of a freestanding water cooler, and be repeatedly refilled. The water cooler replenishing system includes a pump having an inlet port and an outlet port. A water container is also included which is shaped and configured to rest on a freestanding water cooler and receive water for filling the container. A supply tube is provided for collecting water from a conventional supply bottle and the supply tube is connected, by fluid conduit to the inlet port. A filler tube is provided for dispensing water into the water container and the filler tube is connected, by fluid conduit to the outlet port. The pump may be selectively energized to collect water from the supply bottle and dispense the water to fill the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Esteban Camejo
  • Patent number: 7011237
    Abstract: A dip tube assembly for use with a fluid container and a pump attached to the container includes a dip tube support attachable to the pump and disposed in the interior of the container for access to the contents thereof. The dip tube assembly includes a hollow support attachable to the pump and extending downward from a distal end of the pump and opening toward the end of the container to which the pump is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventors: Richard C. Sayers, Nick E. Ciavarella, Mark E. Rosenkranz, Daniel M. Willis
  • Patent number: 6929150
    Abstract: A method of dispensing soap from a fluid dispensing system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of presenting a tube having a tube end disposed at a first position within an indented portion of a spout of the fluid dispensing system, sensing an object below the tube end, in response to sensing the object, expelling said soap from the tube end by drawing the tube end further within the indented portion to a second position, and returning the tube end to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Technical Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Muderlak, Rocky Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6926176
    Abstract: The present invention is generally a flexible tubing to use in such devices as spray bottles, toxic containers, pick up tubes used in medical applications, and in containers in fast food restaurants so that any fluid in the bottom of the container could be immediately and virtually completely removed. The tubing is shaped to conform generally to the bottom of the container, generally in a partial elliptical configuration in a horizontal plane. The tubing or pick up device comprises two parts, normally integrally joined, or fabricated as one piece. More specifically, the upper section of the pick up device is generally vertical, while the lower section is generally in an elliptical configuration. Multiple embodiments exist, including using materials such as rubber, plastic, or metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Sandra Jean Laskey
  • Patent number: 6820769
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing assembly includes a hand-operated trigger sprayer that is removably attached to a bottle container and communicates with the bottle container through a length of conduit. The trigger sprayer can be securely attached to the bottle container by a child proof connection with the length of conduit stored in an interior volume of the handle of the trigger sprayer or with the length of conduit positioned on the exterior of the trigger sprayer handle and the bottle container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Continental AFA Dispensing Company
    Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20040217126
    Abstract: A spout assembly includes a spouting portion, an attaching portion for attaching on a pouch container, the attaching portion integrally extending from the spouting portion, and a spouting guide portion for easily spouting the contents out of the container, the spouting guide portion being disposed in the pouch container. The spouting guide portion includes a specifically designed portion representing goods, information, or esthetic sense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Jung-Min Lee
  • Publication number: 20040108340
    Abstract: A spout affixed to a fluid-dispensing container that allows unobstructed fluid flow until the spout end becomes immersed. The anti-spill and self-venting features are achieved by establishing an airway from the top of the spout and extending into the container in the form of a flexible tube. A float attached to the tube lifts the end to the surface of the fluid within the container. As fluid exits, air enters the container allowing for smooth fluid discharge. When the spout end becomes immersed, fluid is drawn into the vent instead of air. An air vacuum develops that is equal to fluid pressure within the container. Fluid flow is interrupted until the container is returned to an upright position. This allows for fluid to evacuate from the floating vent and back into the contained. The self-venting feature of the spout is then reestablished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel Dale Witt
  • Patent number: 6742677
    Abstract: A manually-actuated fluid dispenser pump with a pump body (10) having a longitudinal axis (A), and a dip tube (90) connected to the pump body (10) and serving to extend towards the bottom of a reservoir to which the pump is assembled, the pump being characterized in that the dip tube (90) is substantially rigid and extends axially along the longitudinal axis (A) of the pump prior to the pump being assembled to the reservoir, the dip tube (90) being provided with deflection or tilting mechanism (95) so that, after assembly, the dip tube (90) forms an angle with the longitudinal axis (A) of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Valois S.A.S.
    Inventors: Ludovic Petit, Serge Herry
  • Publication number: 20040056052
    Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosures made herein is a fluid dispensing apparatus having a weighted fluid extraction tube. In accordance with such an embodiment, a fluid container includes a neck portion and a closed end generally opposite the neck portion. A body is mounted on the neck portion of the fluid container. A fluid extraction tube is attached at a delivery end thereof to the body. The fluid extraction tube is attached in a manner enabling fluid to be extracted from within the fluid container and dispensed via the body. A weighting element is attached to the fluid extraction tube adjacent to a pick-up end of the fluid extraction tube, thereby providing a weighted fluid extraction tube. The weighting element provides for displacement of the pick-up end of the fluid extraction tube to a gravity-induced position within the fluid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony John Verzino
  • Publication number: 20040050870
    Abstract: A kit for dispensing liquid includes a cap for attachment to a container, the cap defining an outlet. An inner tube is attached to the cap for insertion into the container, a first end thereof being in communication with the outlet and a second end telescopically extending below the container's liquid level. A pump is situated on the cap for selectively pumping air into the container through the inner tube. In one embodiment, a cap vent enables air to be drawn into the pump for transfer into the container so as to urge liquid to flow through the inner tube to the outlet. In another embodiment, a cap vent is positioned to maintain a continuous flow of liquid through the inner tube after the pump has initiated a siphon effect. In either embodiment, an outer tube connects the cap outlet with a dispensing mechanism for selectively dispensing liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Donald E. Jones
  • Patent number: 6695179
    Abstract: A dip tube of variable length which can be connected to a valve or pump and be inserted through an opening in the top end of a container to accommodate full extraction of liquid contents from containers of varying height. The variable length of the dip tube is accomplished by making the dip tube in two sections, the shorter section of a flexible plastics material and comprising a flexible bellows portion that contracts and extends in length while over the lower end of the longer section, in a freely moving but directionally guided manner, so that the flexible bellows cannot bend excessively. The bellows portion allows the length of the dip tube to vary so that its lower end contacts the bottom of the container. It is adapted to be used in returnable circuit containers for dangerous goods, fitted with dry-break or dripless valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Visy Industrial Plastics Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Frank Mandile
  • Publication number: 20030197029
    Abstract: A manually-actuated fluid dispenser pump comprising a pump body (10) having a longitudinal axis (A), and a dip tube (90) connected to said pump body (10) and serving to extend towards the bottom of a reservoir to which said pump is assembled, said pump being characterized in that said dip tube (90) is substantially rigid and extends axially along the longitudinal axis (A) of the pump prior to the pump being assembled to the reservoir, said dip tube (90) being provided with deflection or tilting means (95) so that, after assembly, said dip tube (90) forms an angle with said longitudinal axis (A) of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: VALOIS S.A.
    Inventors: Ludovic Petit, Serge Herry
  • Patent number: 6595392
    Abstract: A spray pump apparatus typically employed in gardening and commercial applications wherein a charged liquid is sprayed in a garden environment or on a floor surface for removing spills, grease or stains. In its most fundamental embodiments the spray pump apparatus for use in spraying: fluids includes an outer housing and a pump assembly in mechanical communication with the outer housing for developing a pressure therein. An integral bladder assembly is mounted within the outer housing and comprises an integrally formed combination of a flexible bladder, a hose and a nozzle. The flexible bladder is subjected to the pressure developed by the pump assembly for expelling a fluid contained within the flexible bladder, wherein the integral bladder assembly is installed in and removed from the outer housing as the integrally formed combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: B & B Company
    Inventor: Burton Barnett
  • Patent number: 6571995
    Abstract: A spout assembly for a liquid container includes a tube-shaped main body formed on a container cap and projected upward by a predetermined length, an operating tube inserted into the tube-shaped main body and extending into a container by a predetermined length, and a spout seal cap fitted on an upper portion of the tube-shaped main body. So as to enable the tube-shaped main body and the operating tube moves between a first position where the main body and the operating tube can be vertically erected on a surface of the container cap and a second position where the main body and the operating tube can be secured parallel to the surface of the container cap, a first pleated expansible and flexible part is provided on the main body and a second pleated expansible and flexible part is provided on the operating tube to correspond to the first pleated expansible and flexible part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Jung Min Lee
  • Publication number: 20030089744
    Abstract: A dip tube (10) of variable length which can be connected to a valve or pump and be inserted through an opening in the top end of a container to accommodate full extraction of liquid contents from containers of varying height. The variable length of the dip tube is accomplished by making the dip tube in two sections, the shorter lower section (14) of a flexible plastics material and comprising a flexible bellows portion (16) that contracts and extends in length while over the lower end (20) of the longer section (12), in a freely moving but directionally guided manner, so that the flexible bellows cannot bend excessively. The bellows portion allows the length of the dip tube to vary so that its lower end (28) contacts the bottom of the container. It is adapted to be used in returnable circuit containers for dangerous goods, fitted with dry-break or dripless valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Frank Mandile
  • Patent number: 6540119
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for use with spray bottles. Spray bottles include a container with an open end removably sealed by a pump. The pump has a removable dip tube. The assembly has a bottle support including a fastener and a container coupling. The assembly also has a pump extender adapted to be operatively coupled to the pump with its dip tube removed. Moreover, the assembly has an extension conduit in fluid communication with the pump extender. The fastener is adapted to secure the bottle support to the cloths of a user. The container coupling is adapted to be removably sealed to the open end of the container. The container coupling is adapted to operatively couple the dip tube, removed from the pump, with the extension conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard Leon Bensussan, Ronald Callanan
  • Patent number: 6443334
    Abstract: The water dispenser of the present invention preferably has a draw tube mechanism for extending and retracting a draw tube with respect to a water bottle, a water pump for pumping water therefrom through the draw tube, and a dispensing outlet through which water is dispensed. The draw tube mechanism is preferably a rack and pinion set to which the draw tube is connected for moving the draw tube with respect to the water bottle. By preferably employing a substantially rigid draw tube (as opposed to conventional flexible draw tubes), the draw tube is consistently positioned to draw water from the bottom of the water bottle, thereby drawing all water from the water bottle and reducing waste. Some preferred embodiments provide for partial or full automation of the draw tube mechanism, such as by using one or more sensors to detect water bottle position, dispenser door closure, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Pentalpha Hong Kong Limited
    Inventors: Chun Kuen Sham John, Kumkit Kunavongvorakul
  • Patent number: 6435383
    Abstract: A spout assembly for a liquid container including: a body coupled to the container and centrally provided with a vertical passage, the body including a cap coupling portion, a thread formed a round the cap coupling portion, and a skirt engagement member formed at a lower end of the cap coupling portion; a spout slidably inserted into the vertical passage of the body, the spout including an elongated tube member slidably inserted into the vertical passage of the body, a lower annular protrusion protruded from the elongated tube member and adapted to be selectively fitted in the annular groove of the body, at least one through hole radially perforated through the tube member, the through hole being closed by an inner surface of the body defining the vertical passage when the lower annular protrusion is fitted in the annular groove of the body, an annular cap engagement protrusion formed lot at an upper end of the tube member, an upper annular protrusion formed at the tube member while being vertically spaced fr
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Jung-Min Lee
  • Patent number: 6419128
    Abstract: The dispensing system for a remote operation includes a trigger sprayer assembly removably mounted to a container of liquid to be sprayed, the assembly being mounted within a cutout section provided at the upper end of the container as part of a through opening forming the carrying handle of the container. The trigger sprayer assembly has a flexible delivery tube which may be coiled and stored within a hollow gripper handle provided on the trigger sprayer, and may extend outwardly from the gripper handle to function as a resilient element for mounting the trigger sprayer in place. A one-piece adaptor is non-removably connected to a distal end of the delivery tube and connects to the container by mounting directly to an external dip tube of the container or by mounting in a closure cap of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Calmar Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques J. Barriac, Joseph Krestine, Steven L. Sweeton
  • Patent number: 6415964
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for use in an aerosol spray can capable of spraying viscous materials or materials with large particulates without clogging or packing like traditional aerosol spray cans designed for spraying texture materials. The valve opening is located at the bottom of the container rather than at the top, thus allowing highly-viscous materials, such as a fire suppressant material, or materials having large particulates, such as stucco, to be sprayed from an aerosol spray can without clogging of the valves. The valve assembly can spray materials that more closely resemble the original surface texture found on textured and stucco-covered walls and ceilings of buildings and structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 6409052
    Abstract: The dispensing system for a remote operation includes a trigger sprayer assembly removably mounted to a container of liquid to be sprayed, the assembly being mounted within a cutout section provided at the upper end of the container as part of a through opening forming the carrying handle of the container. The trigger sprayer assembly has a flexible delivery tube which may be coiled and stored within a hollow gripper handle provided on the trigger sprayer, and may extend outwardly from the gripper handle to function as a resilient element for mounting the trigger sprayer in place. A one-piece adaptor is non-removably connected to a distal end of the delivery tube and connects to the container by mounting directly to an external dip tube of the container or by mounting in a closure cap of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Calmar Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques J. Barriac, Joseph Krestine, Steven L. Sweeton
  • Patent number: 6332564
    Abstract: A liquid container comprises a bag-shaped container body formed of a flexible film and a delivery unit having a mouth portion, a joining portion and a shank portion, the joining portion being secured to an opened end portion of the bag-shaped container body, the mouth portion extending outward of the bag-shaped container body from the joining portion and the shank portion extending inside the bag-shaped container body from the joining portion. The joining portion and the shank portion of the delivery unit are connected to be relatively rotatable with each other by an engaging member such as pin-and-hole connection or other flexible member such as bellows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Hosokawa Yoko Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tooru Ichikawa
  • Publication number: 20010027984
    Abstract: A liquid container comprises a bag-shaped container body formed of a flexible film and a delivery unit having a mouth portion, a joining portion and a shank portion, the joining portion being secured to an opened end portion of the bag-shaped container body, the mouth portion extending outward of the bag-shaped container body from the joining portion and the shank portion extending inside the bag-shaped container body from the joining portion. The joining portion and the shank portion of the delivery unit are connected to be relatively rotatable with each other by an engaging member such as pin-and-hole connection or other flexible member such as bellows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventor: TOORU ICHIKAWA
  • Patent number: 6276571
    Abstract: A portable fluid dispensing system, such as for the transfer of fuel to a vehicle fuel tank, that is convenient and safe. The system hereof includes a closed fluid containing chamber, having access means for fitting the chamber, air relief means, and a quantity regulating dispensing mechanism. The quantity regulating dispensing mechanism includes a pair of concentric tubular members, rotatable relative to one another, where such members feature a series of apertures or ports that may be aligned, through rotation of one of the members, to control the quantity of fluid to be dispensed at any given time, such as in increments of gallons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Kody Clemmons
  • Patent number: 6257458
    Abstract: A hand pump includes a body member having lower and upper ends, a cavity formed between the ends and an inlet opening that fluidly connects the cavity with a fluid reservoir. A piston assembly is slidably mounted in the cavity and includes a plunger tube slidably extending through a hole in the body member and a piston secured against axial movement on the plunger tube. The plunger tube has an inlet end disposed within the cavity and an outlet end disposed at the upper end of the plunger tube outside the cavity. A first gravity-operated check valve disposed in the cavity below the piston assembly blocks the inlet openings. When the check valve is closed, fluid cannot flow between the cavity and the reservoir. However, when the first check valve is open, fluid can flow between the reservoir and the cavity. A second gravity-operated check valve is associated with the outlet end of the plunger tube. When the second check valve is open, fluid can be discharged from the cavity through the plunger tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Jerold L. Green
  • Patent number: 6244471
    Abstract: A bottle for delivering predetermined volumes of liquid has two different standing surfaces (12, 14) and an immersion tube (48) whose inlet opening lies near one of said two standing surfaces. By standing the container on a first and then a second of said two standing surfaces, two predetermined volumes of liquid can be delivered without visual checking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Durr Dental GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Eberhardt Nonnenmacher
  • Patent number: 6209753
    Abstract: A water dispenser for upright stand water bottles includes a hollow post, a base plate which rests on the ground and supports an end portion of the post, a water tank assembly having a housing, a cover for opening or closing the housing, a water tank installed into the housing, and a unit for cooling or heating a water in the water tank, and which is installed to be attachable or detachable onto or from a holder to be coupled to another end portion of the post, a faucet for controlling a flow of the heated or cooled water from the water tank assembly, a suction tube one end portion of which is inserted into a water bottle resting adjacent the post so as to provide a path for supplying water in the bottle to the water tank assembly, a pump assembly which is connected to an intermediate portion of the suction tube so as to pump water from the water bottle, and a control for controlling the pump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Hee-Bum Ohu