Abstract: A dispensing system is provided for dispensing liquid from a container. The system includes a discharge conduit defining a flow passage for establishing fluid communication with liquid from the container. A resilient valve is provided to extend across the discharge flow passage in an initial, substantially non-deformed, closed configuration. The valve has an interior side for being contacted by the liquid and an exterior side exposed to ambient external atmosphere. The valve defines a normally closed dispensing orifice that is displaceable outwardly to an open configuration when the pressure on the valve interior side exceeds the pressure on the valve exterior side by a predetermined amount, and is displaceable inwardly to an open configuration when the pressure on the valve exterior side exceeds the pressure on the valve interior side by a predetermined amount.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable dispenser of potable liquid, and includes an insulated container for storing the liquid, and a secondary container connected to the insulated container. A pump is positioned in either the insulated container or the secondary container, and has a suction conduit that communicates with or extends to the bottom of the insulated container. The pump also has a discharge conduit that is connected to a manifold in the secondary container. A plurality of liquid dispensing conduits are connected to the manifold for communication with the discharge conduit. Each of the liquid dispensing conduits extends from the manifold through a dispenser opening in the secondary container. Means for also provided for activating the pump whereby the liquid stored in the insulated container is delivered to the dispensing conduits via the discharge conduit and the manifold for consumption by a plurality of users.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for delivering insecticidal gel and other fluids from an aerosol can. The device has a first arm that docks to the aerosol can top. A second arm pivots relative to the first arm and has an adaptor tube that deflects the valve and forms a leak-proof connection channel for product being delivered from the can. The tube can alternatively be connected to a piston type tube (to refill it), or it can be linked to a delivery straw to directly deliver the fluid.

Abstract: A portable applicator for dispensing flowable material from a container, the applicator comprising a carrying frame for wearing by a user and for supporting a container such that a valve of the container faces substantially downwardly; an inlet mounted to said carrying frame for sealable engagement with a valve of a container for receiving material from the container when the valve thereof is in an open condition thereof; and a dispenser outlet communicating with said inlet for dispensing material received via said inlet.

Abstract: A personal hydration system with an improved mouthpiece for use in providing fluid for delivery to a user. The mouthpiece includes a neck that is adapted to be mounted on a supply tube to a hydration system and which is joined to a resilient head. The head includes a dispensing face with a pair of lips that define a normally closed slit, through which fluid is dispensed from the mouthpiece, a perimeter and a minimum dimension between opposed points on the perimeter. The bite region extends from the perimeter to a shoulder, which joins the bite region and the neck. From a closed position, in which the lips extend against each other to close the slit and prevent fluid from being dispensed through the slit, the mouthpiece is deformable to a dispensing position in which the lips are spread at least partially away from each other to allow fluid to be dispensed through the lips.

Abstract: A spout for mounting on a liquid container to provide controlled dispensing of liquid therefrom includes a manual control for stopping the flow of liquid through a pouring tube and an automatic control to prevent spills due to overfilling. Manual control over the amount of liquid flowing through the pouring opening of the spout is provided by a preferably tubular rod having a stop mounted at one end and a push button actuator at the other end of the rod. The spout includes a body with the pouring tube extending from one side and the push button for opening the stop to dispense liquid on the other side of the body. The automatic control is provided through a vent tube which extends through a port in the pouring tube and is connected to the tubular rod which is provided with at least one hole. When the level of liquid in a receiving tank rises over the port, no air enters the liquid container and consequently the flow of liquid from the pouring tube is discontinued.

Abstract: A container for use in dispensing a substance contained therein. The container includes a body section and closure cap. The body section includes a top side having a recess extending therethrough and a pouring spout connected to and extending from the top side so as to cover the recess. The pouring spout includes a body section having a crease spiraling therearound. The closure cap includes a top side, a skirt depending from the top side having an inner side and a thread spiraling around the inner side of the skirt. The pouring spout is movable between a first compressed position and a second expanded position. In the first compressed position the crease forms a thread extending around the pouring spout for engaging the thread spiraling around the inner side of the skirt to seal the container closed.

Abstract: A flexible pouring spout for material containers incorporating a tamper evident ring having the container cover molded around the peripheral edge of the spout and ring to integrally bond both the spout and its tamper-evident ring within the cover. The closure spout generally includes a dispensing orifice and a cap member for selectively closing the spout. A tamper evident ring is connected to the cap member by a series of frangible elements. Both the spout and the tamper evident ring include peripheral flanges which are molded directly within the container cover upon formation of the cover. The spout and cap with its tamper evident ring are inserted into the mold for the container cover with the peripheral flanges extending pivotally into the mold for the cover. Upon molding the cover, the molten plastic will envelope the flanges creating an integral bond with both the spout and tamper-evident, creating dual tamper evidence for the container closure.

Abstract: A pump assembly for use with an open end volumetric container having at least a vertical portion which defines a height of the volumetric container. The pump assembly includes a substantially hollow body portion having first and second ends. A plunger member extends slidably through the first end. An inlet valve is adjacent to the second end and opens into the body. An outlet valve opening out from the body is also provided. The assembly also includes an assembly for mounting the pump assembly on the container vertical portion with the body second end positioned within the volumetric container.

Abstract: A concrete container for introducing concrete into formworks includes an upwardly open vessel with a downwardly narrowing bottom portion with an outlet opening and a flexible pipe connected to the outlet opening for distributing the concrete. Underneath the outlet opening of the concrete container, an essentially horizontally extending crossbeam is arranged, wherein the crossbeam is arranged so as to be displaceable transversely of the freely suspended flexible pipe. The two ends of the crossbeam, whose length corresponds at least to the diameter of the flexible pipe, are suspended from the concrete container by connecting members. Tension springs are attached in an articulated manner to the two ends of the crossbeam, wherein the other ends of the tension springs are fastened to the support frame, wherein the tension springs are tensioned when the crossbeam is located laterally of the outlet opening in a position releasing the flexible pipe.

Abstract: A flexible pouring spout for material containers incorporating a tamper evident ring having the container cover molded around the peripheral edge of the spout and ring to integrally bond both the spout and its tamper-evident ring within the cover. The closure spout generally includes a flexible spout and a cap member for selectively closing the spout. A tamper evident ring is connected to the cap member by a series of frangible elements. Both the spout and the tamper evident ring include peripheral flanges which are molded directly within the container cover upon formation of the cover. The spout and cap with its tamper evident ring are inserted into the mold for the container cover with the peripheral flanges extending pivotally into the mold for the cover. Upon molding the cover, the molten plastic will envelope the flanges creating an integral bond with both the spout and tamper-evident, creating dual tamper evidence for the container closure.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in filling a container from a hopper containing a supply of powder is provided. The apparatus includes a conduit flexibly connected to the hopper and extending downwardly therefrom. The conduit is adapted to permit a flow of powder therewithin. The conduit defines a longitudinal axis thereof and the hopper defines a longitudinal axis thereof. The conduit is flexibly connected to the hopper so that the hopper and the conduit may be arranged in a first position with the longitudinal axis of the hopper and the longitudinal axis of said conduit being coincident and may be arranged in a second position with the longitudinal axis of the hopper and the longitudinal axis of the conduit being skewed with respect to each other.

Abstract: A container closure having a lower closure element and a closure cap disposed on a primary spout formed by the lower closure element. The closure element has a cover and, formed thereon, a cap casing with at least one shoulder. The lower closure element has at least one counter-element which cooperates with the shoulder to form a snap-on connection. The closure cap includes a force introduction member for introducing a pulling or pushing force into the lower closure element by a force transfer member. A transition piece through which the lower closure element maintains the counter-element at a distance from the line of force of the force introduced into the lower closure element is also provided. The counter-element, when the force is applied, is elastically deflectable by the transition piece in a direction facing away from the cap casing of the closure cap.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser, usable in dispensing milk, has a large refrigerated cabinet for housing large beverage containers. The beverage dispenser has a handle/valve with a first closed position, a second open position, and a third position for insertion and removal of a flexible milk tube. The handle includes two arms, and the user holds a cup between the two arms to receive the dispensed milk. The valve includes a cooling plate which refrigerates the milk in the flexible milk tube extending through the valve. The valve has a pinch plate which closes the flexible tube with a rocking motion, initially pinching the flexible tube at its lowest point and subsequently reopening the tube slightly to suck any beverage drops on the end of the tube back up into the tube. A hinged shelf is provided for ease of loading and unloading milk cases in and out of the refrigerated cabinet. The milk case has angled hand hold openings to allow lifting without repositioning of the wrists.

Abstract: A flexible elongated tubular neck having an accordion shape that is rigidly mounted to a container containing liquids, and having an upper opening, that permits a user to readily pour out the content into a reservoir without the need of a funnel and without the risk of spillage. This elongated tubular accordion shaped neck has a threaded tubular end to cooperatively receive a threaded cap thereto, and also has sufficient length so that a user can extend it and locate the threaded tubular end next to a reservoir so that the liquid content can be transferred from the container to another reservoir. The elongated tubular accordion shaped neck includes locking means mounted to its internal wall, wherein the locking means includes a plurality of plates radially and inwardly extended, and at least one protuberance and a cavity in coaxial alignment with respect to each other. When the accordion shaped neck is in compressed position, the protuberances engage within the cavities located in another adjacent plate.

Abstract: A blow-molded container has a container portion, and an integrally molded pour spout and an integrally molded collar. The integrally molded pour spout extends outwardly from the container and has an open end portion. The integrally molded collar extends outwardly from the pour spout and is spaced from the container portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable dispenser of potable liquid, and includes an insulated container for storing the liquid, and a secondary container connected to the insulated container. A pump is positioned in either the insulated container or the secondary container, and has a suction conduit that extends to the bottom of the insulated container. The pump also has a discharge conduit that is connected to a manifold in the secondary container. A plurality of liquid dispensing conduits are connected to the manifold for communication with the discharge conduit. Each of the liquid dispensing conduits extends from the manifold through a dispenser opening in the secondary container. Means for also provided for activating the pump whereby the liquid stored in the insulated container is delivered to the dispensing conduits via the discharge conduit and the manifold for consumption by a plurality of users.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts. A relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an vaccine pack (10) which comprises an insulated container (12) having an automatic syringe (18) and a plurality of needle holders (20) attached thereto. A strap (14) having a strap first fastener (14A) is securely attached at one distal end to the container (12). A strap second fastener (14B) is securely fastened to the the container (12) such that the strap (14) can loop around an over a member and removably attach to the strap second fastener (14B) thereby positioning the vaccine pack (10) underneath the member away from direct sunlight.

Abstract: A flexible pouring spout for material containers incorporating a tamper evident ring having the container cover molded around the peripheral edge of the spout and ring to integrally bond both the spout and its tamper-evident ring within the cover. The closure spout generally includes a dispensing orifice and a cap member for selectively closing the spout. A tamper evident ring is connected to the cap member by a series of frangible elements. Both the spout and the tamper evident ring include peripheral flanges which are molded directly within the container cover upon formation of the cover. The spout and cap with its tamper evident ring are inserted into the mold for the container cover with the peripheral flanges extending pivotally into the mold for the cover. Upon molding the cover, the molten plastic will envelope the flanges creating an integral bond with both the spout and tamper-evident, creating dual tamper evidence for the container closure.

Abstract: A squeeze bottle dispenser includes a squeezable container, a cap with a tubular nipple defining a central passage, and an extensible dispensing tube extending from the interior of the container through the passage, the tube having an outer end terminating in a dispensing orifice. The tube is movable between retracted and extended positions, and it is spring-biased toward its extended position when it is in its retracted position. A removable closure is sealingly engageable with both the outer end of the tube and the nipple, so as to seal both the passage and the dispensing orifice when the tube is in its retracted position, and the dispensing orifice separately when the tube is in its extended position. When the tube is in its retracted position, its inner end is pushed against an internal surface of the container, thereby causing it to bow. It is retained in this bowed configuration by the simultaneous engagement of the closure with both the outer end of the tube and the nipple.

Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting the interior surfaces of air conditioning ducts comprises a pressurized aerosol canister having a nozzle and an elongated flexible tubular extension coupled to the nozzle. The extension is closed on its free end and is provided along a portion of its length with an array of outlet ports or holes. When the nozzle is actuated, liquid disinfectant is delivered through the array of holes in the form of an aerosol spray or mist that issues in all directions from the tubular extension. In use, the end of the tubular extension is inserted into an air conditioning duct up to a visual indicator provided on the tube. The nozzle is then depressed, which causes an aerosol cloud to be expelled on the inside of the duct coating the interior surfaces of the duct and disinfecting against mold, mildew, and bacteria.

Abstract: A grout delivery apparatus and method for delivering grout through a flexible conduit from a bulk supply of grout to a hand tool. The bulk supply of grout is held in a hopper which feeds the grout under gravity to a pump. The pump is driven by an electric motor which receives its electrical energy through a controller. The controller is adjustably preset to control the electric motor as a function of the individual settings on a multifunction switch operable by the worker. The switch can either be mounted on the hand tool and directly wired to the controller or incorporated into a remote transmitter which transmits the particular switch position to a receiver on the controller.

Abstract: Container apparatus includes a container for a liquid and a hose or conduit connected to the bottom of the container through which liquid flows outwardly. The hose or conduit extends upwardly along the side of the container for storage purposes and is moved outwardly and downwardly to allow liquid to flow from the container through the hose or conduit. Different embodiments are illustrated, with the upper or discharge end of a hose or conduit secured to a breather spout for storage purposes and removed therefrom for draining the liquid from the container. The container apparatus includes a handle, and the handle includes a slot which receives the hose for storage purposes. The handle accordingly is disposed adjacent to the breather spout. Shutoff elements or valves are disclosed in two embodiments which serve as a double security for preventing the draining of the liquid inadvertently. The valve elements must be rotated away from their storage position in order to allow liquid to flow.

Abstract: A collapsible dispenser includes a main storage tank for storing material contents, a hook structure for catching a used-up portion of a collapsible side wall of the main storage tank to be kept folded, a top cap attached to the main storage tank for outputting the material contents from the main storage tank, and a bottom plug. The main storage tank includes a tank base and a collapsible side wall. The hook structure extends from the inside shoulder of the top cap and includes a keeper wall extended from the inside shoulder, a thickened lower edge formed at a lower edge of the keeper wall, and a hook formed at the end of the edge. A bottom plug is attached to the tank base of the main storage tank for refilling the material contents inside the main storage tank. The collapsible side wall includes a plurality of bellows folds. Each of the folds has a circumferential protruded lip which conforms to and cooperates with the hook for preventing sliding of a folded portion of the collapsible side wall.

Abstract: A water dispenser for bicyclists includes a container having a first slot at an upper side thereof, an outlet close to the upper side, an inlet close to a lower side thereof and provided with a cover, a valve arranged at the lower side, two inclined seams extending from respective vertical sides thereof to the valve, and two second slots at respective bottom corners thereof, a tube provided with a threaded connector at both ends and adapted to threadedly engage with the outlet at an end, and a nipple threadedly engaged with another end of the tube.

Abstract: A sprayer for dispensing a deterrent chemical includes a pump, a tube and a spray discharge nozzle. The tube is fluidly coupled to the pump. The sprayer also includes a flexible bag, a backpack, a shut-off valve and an extension tube. The pump is a slide pump. The flexible liquid bag contains the deterrent chemical. The flexible liquid bag is fluidly coupled to the slide pump. The shut-off valve is fluidly coupled to the tube. The spray discharge nozzle is fluidly coupled to the extension tube. The connector clip can be distachably coupled to the ring. The backpack is coupled to the flexible liquid bag in order to suspend it. The sprayer further includes a ring and a connector clip. The ring is fixedly coupled to the backpack. The connector clip is fixedly coupled to the extension tube. The connector clip is distachably coupled to the ring so that a user may carrier the sprayer on his back without using his hands.

Abstract: A system and method for injecting liquid/solid mixtures into porous pulse media, such as earth, is disclosed. A two-tank arrangement where liquid only is stored and run through a main pump, while a liquid/solid slurry is stored and moved to join the liquid under pressure by a chemical injector pump is shown. Finally, a displacement wheel commands solenoid valves, for pulsing the pressured liquid, through a distance measuring device such as a laser interacting with a laser target operatively coupled to a ground traveling wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus prevents damage to a fuel pump filler gun. An arm pivots above a gas pump. A retractable wire extends from the arm and attaches to the filler gun. The length of the wire is less than the height at which the arm pivots above the ground. If the filler gun is dropped, it will hang suspended from the wire, and will not strike the ground.

Abstract: A personal hydration device for use in providing fluid for delivery to an individual, the hydration device including a flexible bladder configured to hold fluid and including opposing side walls, at least one of the side walls having an opening through which the fluid may be passed. The device also includes an exit valve joined to the bladder adjacent the opening, where the exit valve includes a generally conically-shaped fluid accumulator region with a broad base disposed over at least part of the opening to receive fluid therefrom and the accumulator region extends from the broad base to a narrower peak. The exit valve includes an output port which connects to the accumulator region adjacent the peak. A flexible hose with first and second ends, the first end being connected to the output port and the second end being connected to a mouthpiece configured to be placed in the individual's mouth to provide fluid delivery thereto.

Abstract: An extendible, retractable pouring spout is provided affixed to the upper portion of an enclosed container. The spout has a discharge orifice at its distal end and a discharge orifice sealing means, such as a cap. The pouring spout can be extended or retracted in an accordion type manner, in order to provide a directable, adjustable, funnel-like fluid discharge means from the container which can be directed into various directions and utilized in various orientations. The user is able to directionally pour the contents of the container with all the advantages of utilizing a funnel, without the necessity of utilizing an additional funnel.

Abstract: A reusable, collapsible urine container includes a bottom wall and a relatively flexible, peripheral side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral side wall includes upper, intermediate and lower concentric portions and an uppermost inclined or non-concentric portion extending upwardly and angularly from the upper concentric portion. The intermediate concentric portion has a wall thickness less than the upper and lower concentric portions, such that the peripheral side wall movable between axially extended and collapsed positions, wherein, in the collapsed position, the lower concentric side wall portion is partially telescoped within the upper concentric side wall portion with the intermediate concentric portion reverse folded therebetween. The uppermost or non-concentric portion is formed with an annular rim defining an upper open end of the container, the rim adapted to receive a removable cap. A handle is integrally formed in the peripheral side wall.

Abstract: A lid to be used to dose the opening of a cooperative container providing a user with a spout that is selectively closed and opened to permit a user to draw the liquid inside the container and, if accidentally dropped, to avoid spillage and/or leakage of its contents. A slidable door is activated by a user to selectively block the liquid from coming out through the spout. A locking mechanism to keep the lid firmly and removably secured to the container includes a several latching members that extend perpendicularly from the periphery of the lid and engage with a corresponding number of openings formed in a peripheral locking member positioned adjacent to the rim of the container's opening.

Abstract: A container or hopper with a flexible weigh container as an inner member, in which the weigh container is supported through at least one weigh cell on a frame. In order to weigh-in a material to be proportioned, a throttling device is provided at the bottom end of the weigh container. To avoid complicated distributing arrangements and assure precise dosing, the flexible weigh container extends further downwardly like a hose through the throttling device and its bottom is attached to a movable spout which in turn is displaceable in such a manner that the flexible, hose-like extension of the weigh container is carried along with it so as to selectively discharge through different outlets of the container or hopper.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing container is disclosed including a collapsible housing, the collapsible housing having first and second opposing end walls and collapsible side walls connecting the opposing end walls. A flexible drinking tube is provided on the collapsible housing, the flexible drinking tube including a first end connected to the collapsible housing and in liquid communication with the interior of the container, a formed tube portion connected to the second opposing end wall of the container, and a second end opposite to the first end for dispensing the contents of the container. The second end of the flexible drinking tube is removably sealed, and the second end of the drinking tube is removably secured to either the formed tube portion or a recessed area within the second end wall of the collapsible housing.

Abstract: A wheeled fuel tank includes an elongated container having a hollow interior enclosed by a bottom wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall and a top wall. A fill spout is disposed on the container for filling the container with a fuel. A first opening is located in the container for allowing an outflow of the fuel. A reinforcing chamber extends through the container from the front wall to the back wall for restricting an expansion of the container and increasing its strength. An axle is rotatably mounted on the back wall of the container and a respective one of a pair of wheels is mounted on a respective end of the axle for enabling the container to be wheeled to a desired location. Preferably the container also includes a handle which is integrally mounted thereon. The handle can include first and second rearwardly extending ears, which are defined by the rear wall and a respective one of the side walls of the container, and a crossbar extending between the ears and being of one piece therewith.

Abstract: A reclosable container for containing a liquid or powder product and for dispensing the product as desired is provided. The container includes a bag made of flexible material, at one end of which is a retractable neck portion. A dispensing cap having a biased slider arm slidably mounted on the dispensing cap is provided on the neck portion. The slider arm allows the product to be dispensed from the container as desired.

Abstract: A plastic blow molded bottle (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) has an upper dispensing end (32) including an upper wall (34) and a generally wedge-shaped bellows (36) that supports a dispensing spout (38) on the upper wall initially vertical for filling and shipping of the bottle. The dispensing spout (38) is tilted as the generally wedge-shaped bellows (36) contracts to allow more convenient dispensing. A frangible connection (40) that initially supports the dispensing spout (38) vertically is broken to allow the dispensing spout tilting for the dispensing. The frangible connection (40) includes a tab (48) having a reduced thickness portion (50) where it is broken, preferably at connection thereof to the upper wall (34) and the dispensing spout (38) such that the tab is removable from the bottle. An inclined wall portion provided by one inclined end (41) of a horizontally elongated gable shape of the upper wall (34) mounts the generally wedge-shaped bellows (36) to support the dispensing spout (38).

Abstract: A container with a flexible spout adapted to selectively regulate the flow of liquid therefrom. The spout has a diameter appropriate for being received in an accommodating fill opening such as the oil fill opening of an automobile engine. The spout has an outer portion and a inner portion bendable about a portion of the spout located between the outer portion and inner portion. The bendable portion may be configured as an annular groove extending around the circumference of the spout. The inner portion extends from the top portion of the reservoir. The outer portion extends from the annular groove and terminates at a normally open outlet through which the oil from the container is poured into the oil fill. Threads are provided about the exterior of the outer portion of the spout adjacent the opening to threadedly receive a cap to cover the outlet and close the opening. The annular groove uniformly extends around the circumference of the spout.

Abstract: There is provided apparatus for transferring material from one container to another, comprising an extensible conduit, a mechanism to extend the conduit, and respective mechanism to open and close an inlet and outlet of the conduit, the arrangement being such that in use the conduit is extended for transfer of material, and the inlet and outlet are opened sequentially to pass material to the conduit from the owe container and then from the conduit to another container.

Abstract: A closure for a container. The closure has a lower closure element and a closure cap which can be placed on the lower closure element. The lower closure element can be connected to the opening of a container by a base element having a contact flange that rests on the inner wall of the container against a contact face formed in the area of the opening of the container. One or several locking projections are disposed on the base element in the axial direction of the container closure and at a distance from the contact flange. The locking projection extends over the rim of the opening, so that the lower container element is held axially immovable in the container. Secure fixing of the container closure in the opening of the container is possible by providing the base element with one or a plurality of stops which come into operational connection with counter-elements of the container and prevent turning of the base element in the opening.

Abstract: A container for safely dispensing or drawing in volatile fluids such as gasoline. The device includes a flexible siphon hose for filling other containers or drawing in fluid from other containers. The fluid flow is controlled by the pressure applied to a flexible surface of the container. In the normal storage position the container cannot leak fluid out of the siphon.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing container (5) having a generally rectangular and planar top wall (10), a pair of generally rectangular and coplanar opposed sidewalls (18), a front wall (22), and an opposed back wall (23), fastened to one another along their common edges. A generally rectangular and planar interior partition (30) is fastened to and sealed on the sidewalls (18), front wall (22), and rear wall (23) intermediate the first and second ends of each wall, respectively, to form sealed fluid container (5). Interior partition (30) is angled downward from rear wall (26) toward front wall (22). A fluid outlet opening (32) is defined in the second end of front wall (22) adjacent interior partition (30). A flexible hose (36) is fastened in sealed fluid communication with fluid outlet opening (32), hose (36) having a nozzle (40) fastened to its free end in sealed fluid communication. Nozzle (40) is adapted to be selectively opened and closed.

Abstract: A closure for a container with a lower closure element and a closure cap which can be placed on the lower closure element. The lower closure element is connected to the opening of a container by a base element having a contact flange which rests on the interior of the container against a contact face formed in the area of the opening of the container. At least one locking projection is disposed on the base element in the axial direction of the container closure and at a distance from the contact flange. The locking projection extends over the rim of the opening so that the lower container element is held axially immovable in the container.

Abstract: A container for supporting a quantity of fluid relative to a limb of an individual. The inventive device includes a container having an arcuate inner side wall positionable along an exterior of a human limb. A plurality of securing straps extend from opposed sides of the container for securing about the limb to mount the container thereto. A dispensing valve is mounted relative to the container to permit dispensing of fluid therefrom during a physical activity.

Abstract: A container having a screw cap and a lower closure member to be connected to the container opening by a base member with a pouring spout connected thereto by an extendible bellows. The screw cap is adapted to be screwed onto and off the pouring spout. In order to render the closure childproof the pouring spout of the lower closure member, beyond its external thread, in a transitional region directed towards the bellows, carries a catch projection, which in the screwing-on direction comprises a gradually rising flank and merges into a steep flank. The cap side wall in the fully screwed-on position is in positive engagement with the catch projection and prevents unscrewing of the screw cap. By pressing inwardly the bellows in the region of the catch projection, the positive engagement between the screw cap and the pouring spout is cancelled and the screw cap is released for being unscrewed.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing valve for a liquid container having a pouring spout is formed by an inner sleeve axially connected to the spout of a liquid container. The other end of the inner sleeve is closed and provided with wall outlet ports. An outer sleeve slidably surrounds the closed end portion of the inner sleeve for covering and uncovering the inner sleeve wall ports. The outwardly flared end of a funnel-type tube secured to the periphery of the outer sleeve projects beyond the closed end of the inner sleeve for entering a port of a receiving vessel at its other end portion. The valve is opened by axial force applied to the inner sleeve opposite its closed end which moves relative to the outer sleeve and uncovers the wall ports. Releasing the axial pressure on the inner sleeve allows a spring interposed between a shoulder or the inner sleeve and adjacent end of the outer sleeve to bias the latter toward and cover the inner sleeve ports.

Abstract: The outlet tubes of pressurized cans containing, for example, polyurethane which is to be foamed, very frequently become clogged. The unconsumed residue of the substance intended to be dispensed consequently becomes unusable. This is prevented in accordance with the invention by the use of tubes which are sufficiently stiff to enable them to be folded back over themselves to form a solvent-tight pinch fold, in which folded-back position the tube is held by a holding device. In addition, the free end of the tube can also be closed.

Abstract: A cap for a bottle containing a carbonated beverage provides a dispensing mechanism that prevents carbonation gas from escaping from the bottle as the beverage is being dispensed. The cap has a housing with a first end adapted to mate with a neck of the bottle and an opening out of which beverage to be dispensed flows. A valve is mounted in the housing having a first end coupled in fluid communication with the bottle when the cap is on the bottle and a second end coupled in fluid communication to an outlet in the housing. A manually operated actuator is coupled to the valve for opening and closing the valve.