Abstract: A storage and dispensing unit includes a container for the product to be dispensed and a discharge conduit, a separate dispensing head has a part which is mountable on the container and includes a pivotally mounted part including a push button and discharge applicator which has one end in communication with conduits formed internally of the push button so that when the push button is pivoted from a stored position to a dispensing position, the internal conduits of the push button will be in communication with the discharge conduit of the container.

Abstract: A combined spray tube and support assembly is provided for use with a spray container such as an aerosol can and the like. The assembly comprises an elongated spray tube adapted for removable seating within a discharge port of a spray nozzle unit on the spray container. When separated from the spray nozzle unit, the spray tube is removably retained by a support member on the spray container or on a cap for the spray container. In a preferred form, the support member comprises a vertically open support ring on the cap which cooperates with short outwardly projecting tabs near one end of the spray tube to support the spray tube alongside the spray container, with the tabs facilitating manipulation to seat the spray tube within the nozzle discharge port.

Abstract: A low profile, liquid container, preferably of molded plastic construction, has rotatably mounted on it a dispensing spout which can be rotated between a pouring position and a stowed position overlying a carrying handle for the container. The rotatable spout is provided with outwardly projecting ribs which are alternately engageable with projections formed on the container to lock the spout in either the pouring or the stowed positions.

Abstract: A container for liquids comprises a bottle having a continuous peripheral wall, a spout and an auxiliary mounting portion. The spout is threaded, in the preferred embodiment, so that a threaded cap or dispensing apparatus may be removably engaged thereon. The auxiliary mounting portion includes a pad on the top wall of the bottle having a mounting boss projecting from the pad. The mounting boss is threaded or serrated so that either the threaded cap or the dispensing apparatus can be removably engaged on the mounting boss when the other of the cap or dispensing apparatus is mounted on the bottle spout. The dispensing apparatus can comprise a spray head having a siphon tube that is detachable from the spray head. The bottle can be provided with a generally vertical groove in the peripheral wall of the bottle. The groove is sized to accommodate the siphon tube when the spray head is mounted on the mounting boss of the auxiliary mounting portion.

Abstract: A container including a neck portion leading to an outlet from the neck located outwardly thereof, the cross sectional area of the outlet being greater than the cross sectional area of the neck portion thereby providing a shoulder in the neck which in a pouring operation causes liquid flowing from the container to separate from an upper portion of the outlet and a duct communicating between the neck and the interior of the container whereby as liquid empties from the container in a pouring operation the resulting pressure differential arising between the interior of the container adjacent the inlet of the duct and the atomosphere draws air in an unimpeded manner into the container.

Abstract: A container for fluent material in bulk quantity, having a top, a bottom, and at least one sidewall. This sidewall has a removable portion to form an opening in the wall adjacent the bottom of the container. A flange extends around the opening on the inside of the container, and a discharge tube of flexible sheet material is attached at one end to the flange. The tube is initially in a folded condition on the inside of the container and is accessible upon removal of the sidewall portion so that it may be pulled outwardly through said opening and unfolded for discharge of the fluent material from the container through the discharge tube.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is disclosed having a hollow wall member closed at one end with a dispensing opening at the other end. A ledge is mounted within the hollow having an aperture therethrough to permit precise pouring through the aperture but with the opening otherwise permitting dispensing of large amounts. Indicia is provided within the hollow to measure a predetermined amount of material, particularly the amount required for a washload within an automatic washing machine. The dispensing apparatus additionally operates as a closure for a container, preferably of a laundry product and has a skirt for matingly engaging a container opening and closing same.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly including an internally pressurized container of viscous liquid which may be dispensed through a hollow stem by deflecting the directing tube and stem to open a valve and cause liquid to flow out through an outlet opening in the directing tube. An overcap having a cavity adapted to receive the stem and directing tube releasably engages the container and has at least one, and preferably two, sockets along its inner surface for storing elongate hollow tapered application nozzles. The application nozzles have inlet ends adapted for engagement around the outlet opening on the directing tube so that the nozzles can be used to apply the liquid as it is discharged from the container.

Abstract: A pour spout container with a pour spout which may be pulled out of the container is disclosed as including a container (10) and a pour spout (24, 48). The sealing cap (20, 50) is provided for sealing the container and the pour spout. Threads (16, 22) are formed between the cap and a container neck (12). Threads (30, 32) are formed between an inner cap (20a, 50a) and pour spout (24, 48). Turns of threads (30, 32) are greater than the turns of threads (16, 22) so that the sealing cap may be removed from the container while remaining attached to the pour spout. Grasping of the cap may be utilized to extend the pour spout fully from the container without contacting the pour spout which has been in contact with the fluid in the container. Thereafter the cap may be removed from the pour spout for dispensing fluid. For this purpose, the pour spout is prevented from turning relative to the container so that unthreading thereof can be accomplished without grasping the pour spout.

Abstract: A tank fill assist for filling a tank or other equivalent volume from a remote source of liquid, for example filling a consumer product from a sink or bathroom faucet with fresh water. The fill assist is normally stowed within the interior of the tank. It is withdrawn for connection to a faucet for tank filling, and is then returned to stowed position after tank filling. The fill assist comprises standard flexible conduit with unique inlet and outlet fittings at opposite ends. The outlet fitting is disposed within the interior of the tank and is constructed and arranged to prevent accidental separation of the fill assist from the tank when the conduit is withdrawn from the tank yet to allow passage through the fill opening when it is intended to either join or separate the fill assist to or from the tank. The inlet fitting is of thermoplastic rubber and can be fitted over the outlets of typical sink and bathroom faucets.

Abstract: A free drop container for liquids and especially potable liquids such as water. The container includes a molded impact resistant shell having a generally spherical shape. A port in the shell defines a hole through the shell wall, with the hole having a first diameter extending from the exterior partially through the shell wall and a second smaller diameter extending through the rest of the shell wall to the interior thereof such that the two diameters define a seat in the shell wall. A screw-in cap is removably fitted to close the first diameter hole preferably by cooperative threading with the circumferential surface of the first diameter hole. A pour spout is sized to slidably fit the second diameter hole, and can extend out from the shell for pouring when the cap is removed. A plug is removably fitted in the pour spout, and a resilient impact-resistant lining is provided that does not crack or break on impact and covers the interior of the shell for contact with potable liquids inside the shell.

Abstract: The invention comprises a nestable-extendable apparatus for dispensing fluids from a container. The dispensing apparatus is nestable--i.e., capable of being collapsed or inverted into the container when not in use and extended or telescoped therefrom when needed to dispense fluid. The apparatus includes a selectively operable dispensing valve at the outboard end of a flexible, extendable, nestable member preferably of generally circular cross section and generally conical longitudinal section. The dispensing valve can be "nested", or collapsed into the container by inverting the membrane within itself into the container, and can be "telescoped" or extended by manually pulling the valve and membrane into the extended position by means of a pull-out ring. The dispensing valve can be collapsed into an opening in the container wall. The dispensing valve of the preferred embodiment may be opened by pressing a button with the thumb.

Abstract: A portable thermos bottle with retractable suction tube comprising a case, a cup cover, an inner cover with a sliding slot, a slide block capable of sliding up and down on the sliding slot, a spiral reel fitted in the inner cover and having a helical groove, a projecting helical rib, an upper journal and a holed lower journal, two coiled springs fitted on the upper and lower journals, and a flexible sucker having one end coming out of the slide block and another extending through the lower journal hole into the bottle so that it is easier to suck the liquid or beverage in the bottle with the retractable suction tube.

Abstract: This accessory is for releasable attachment to the top rim or bead of a container such as a metal or plastic can or similar container made out of combinations of materials. It comprises an attachment portion which supports two upstanding bracket members between which a spout is disposed. One end of the spout is arranged in an aperture in one of the bracket members and has a ridge formed thereon for enabling it to be snapped into the opening of the container when the cap or lid is removed. The end of the spout is releasably held in an aperture in the other bracket member until it is desired to use the accessory. Then, the other end of the spout is disengaged from its associated bracket member, and the first-mentioned end thereof is snapped into the container opening from which the cap or lid has been removed.

Abstract: A molded plastic container includes a one-piece bottom portion having a cylindrical mouth and a one-piece top portion having an extendable center spout and raised neck. The spout is held within the neck and moveable between extended and retracted positions. The container is filled through the cylindrical mouth after which the top and bottom portions are non-removeably joined. Initially, the spout, neck and cap are joined by a removeable tear-off ring which seals the container. Once the tear-off ring is removed, the spout is free to move between extended and retracted positions, and the cap may be placed on the neck to hold the spout in its retracted position and reseal the container.

Abstract: A liquid chemical applicator for treatment of a horizontal surface is provided and consists of a mechanism that can accomplish a uniform coating of the liquid chemical by keeping a plurality of spray nozzles at a constant height, at a constant pressure and at a proper angle from the surface being treated.

Abstract: A nozzle boot for a fuel dispenser in which the nozzle support hook is adjustably settable between a first position for accommodating a standard size dispenser nozzle and a second position for accommodating a larger size dispenser nozzle utilized for recovering fuel vapor while fuel is being dispensed. For electrically actuating the dispenser to enable fuel to be dispensed through the nozzle, the nozzle support is slidably displaceable for operating a linkage mechanism connected to the operating switch.

Abstract: A combined closure and pouring spout is disclosed which includes a neck for fitting into the filling opening of a container and a pouring spout connected to the neck by an annular frangible diaphragm. The spout includes a sleeve and a conical wall. The sleeve extends into the neck to guide the spout during opening of the closure. A pull ring is provided which enables the spout to be pulled through the neck to break the diaphragm. Elements are deformed by the neck as the spout is pulled through it and thereafter engage a neck surface to prevent the spout returning to its initial position. For pouring purposes the spout is pulled further through the neck to a position in which a sealing face thereof engages the neck. Pouring occurs through an opening and air enters through an aperture and passage.

Abstract: A closing cap with a self-retracting spout, the cap comprising: a cylindrical cap body having in its top a central keyway diametrically crossing the top and of rectangular section, one end of the keyway being closed off and the cap body having a center opening; a spout having a vertical drive pin, the spout comprising a flow channel and being operable to slide in the central keyway; and a revolving cover having a window, and a specially configured guiding ramp located towards the front of the cover, the ramp cooperating with the drive pin of the spout in the central keyway as the cover is rotated.

Abstract: A cap for an aerosol container has a transverse groove in its top for retaining therein a dispensing tube.

Abstract: An improved isothermal jug-like container is shown which is well adapted to the coupling of a pouring pump. The pump is installed asymmetrically so that the pump spout, when in the pouring position, projects itself outwards. The entire pump is protected by the handle when the spout is in the "closed" position.

Abstract: A device for instantaneous, non-poisonous extermination of insects by means of an aerosol assembly having a cap enclosure removably secured to the aerosol nozzle for trapping an insect. The propellent in the aerosol can, upon release in the cap enclosure, expands suddenly to form an extremely cold gas that instantaneously freezes any insect trapped in said cap enclosure. The valve assembly and cap enclosure can be selectively turned to permit the extinction of insects on floors, walls, and ceilings. A child safety device is utilized which permits actuation of the valve only when the assembly is in a certain position. A further safety device is provided to prevent the discharge of the contents thereof only when the cap is pressed against a firm surface.

Abstract: A loading arm assembly of the type which includes a generally vertical tubular loading riser having a tubular swivel joint on the upper end portion thereof to which is connected one end of a tubular loading arm, the tubular loading arm being adapted to revolve about a generally horizontal axis and to revolve about a generally vertical axis via the swivel joint, with the loading arm assembly being further provided with biasing apparatus for continuously urging the revolution of the loading arm upwardly about the generally horizontal axis.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser for a bulk container for portable liquids or the like. A rigid outer box contains a sealable flexible fluid-containing plastic bag having a tubular dispenser sleeve mounted at an oblique angle to a plastic mounting fixture which is attached to the box that is also sealed to the outer surface of the fluid-containing bag. The dispenser, which is stored prior to use within the box, may be withdrawn and snapped into a horizontal position into a plastic clamp that is part of the mounting fixture and which prevents rotation of the sleeve. A turncock barrel rotatable within the dispensing sleeve has a sharp cutting tip which is normally angled with the angled end of the sleeve positioned to prevent piercing of the fluid bag. When rotated a half turn, the sharp cutting tip pierces the bag to permit the fluid to pass into the bore of the barrel and out through mating apertures in the barrel and sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air compressed thermal bucket and, more particularly, to an air compressed thermal bucket, in which the drain pipe may be laid on the bucket body at users' will and the outlet may be automatically locked by way of a locked mechanism to prevent boiling water within the bucket from spilling over and to prevent loss of heat.

Abstract: A syringe is disclosed for vaginal douche, swab, or like applications. A flexible fluid container has an elongated tubular discharge nozzle molded integrally therewith as an extension of one end of the container, and at least the juncture of the nozzle and the container is flexible to facilitate bending and folding of the nozzle to a position alongside the container. An elongated slot is formed on the side of the container for receiving the nozzle when in its folded position substantially within the outer confines of the container. Detent protrusions along opposite edges of the slot releasably retain the nozzle in its folded position within the slot. The entire foldable nozzle syringe is formed as an integral molded and prefilled construction, and an integral frangible cap is provided on the distal end of the nozzle, the latter being threaded for attachable association with a douche, swab or other attachment.

Abstract: In a retractable pourer assembly associated with a receptacle, of the type comprising an annular base clipped in the opening of the receptacle, a tubular pourer sliding with respect to the base which bears a bead for limiting its outward stroke while its lower part is provided with a bead cooperating with the base in its emerged position, a stopper presenting a thread adapted to be screwed on the free end of the pourer and which is provided with a second skirt surrounding the one bearing the thread, said second skirt being provided with two diametrically opposite rings clipping beneath the bead on the base, and two half-rings associated with the periphery of said second skirt, each ring being connected to the periphery of the second skirt of the stopper on the one hand by at least one bridge and on the other hand by two parallel, opposite lugs constituting pivots and beyond which the two ends of the half-ring project to form disengagement lever.

Abstract: A holder for a coin-operated carwash wand containing a spring-biased, friction brake triggered by the pressure of fluid jetting from the wand. The brake prevents the wand or gun from being inadvertently jetted out of the holder should the user mistakenly insert his coins before the gun is removed from the holder. The frictional resistance engagement of the brake is sufficient to overcome the jetting force but is low enough to allow the user to pull the gun out of the holder even when the brake is on. The holder is also spring-mounted to its wall bracket so that it can rotate 90.degree. in the event the wand hose becomes snagged on a portion of the automobile being serviced, thus allowing the wand to be pulled out of the holder rather than having the holder ripped off the wall or the hose system otherwise damaged.

Abstract: A container for pastes, gels, creams or the like comprising a flexible tubular body having a neck portion enclosing an outflow passage, a closure connected to the tubular body and extending across the outflow passage, a spout extending outwardly from the closure and a cover for the spout. The orientation of the cover and the design of the spout facilitates the clean and easy removal of the contents of the container.

Abstract: A mast for use on a gasoline pump or pedestal wherein one end of a fuel dispensing coaxial hose is supported by the mast while the other end of the coaxial hose has a nozzle connected thereto. The nozzle has a boot which collects the vapors for conveyance back to the coaxial hose while the nozzle dispenses the gasoline. The mast supports the coaxial hoses in a vertical attitude and permit the pivoting of the hoses about a vertical axis which prevents twisting or kinking of the coaxial hoses since it rotates inside of the mast and has means for assuring continuous passage of the vapors and the liquid fuel without interruption during manipulation of the fuel dispensing coaxial hose and nozzle.

Abstract: A dispensing valve for liquid containers of the type which is normally actuated by a resiliently flexible concave diaphragm to automatically close or self-seal it but which can be manually opened a toggle arrangement including an actuating lever or tab extension projecting outwardly from the concave diaphragm. In combination with this automatically-closing toggle-actuated diaphragm structure, an extended spout is provided for slidably mounting the valve so that during shipping or when the container is not to be used for dispensing during relatively long periods, the valve is in a retracted non-dispensing position where it will be provided with an additional seal and where the valve cannot be accidentally opened by engaging the toggle lever or by shock but can be extended readily to dispensing position when desired.

Abstract: A one piece pouring spout is inserted within a preformed can opening and fully seated for sealing against leakage and pilfering. In use, the spout is raised, to extended pouring position and rigidly retained within the can opening. The elongated tubular spout is integrally molded of synthetic plastic having its upper end closed off with a removeable sealing diaphragm and surrounded with a finger gripping ring. Upper and lower sealing surfaces are formed on the spout exterior to tightly engage the can opening in fully seated respective raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: A receptacle for liquids, which has a portion with an opening and provided with a thread portion and a lid with a thread portion for engagement with the first said thread portion and a drawing off tube. This tube is displaceable between two positions, in one of which it extends from the opening portion into the interior of the receptacle. In the other position the tube extends from the opening portion and outwardly which is utilized in connection with drawing-off operations. The tube has a flange which is arranged in a resilient manner to change shape. It can be squeezed between an inner sealing surface of the lid and a sealing surface of the opening portion of the receptacle for liquids.

Abstract: A fuel supplying apparatus comprises a conduit pipe adapted to conduct a liquid fuel from a storage tank to a high place above a fuel supplying service area, a fuel supplying hose connected at one end thereof to the conduit pipe at its end at the high position and provided at the other free end thereof with a fuel supplying nozzle, the free end of the hose being suspended from the high place, an arm mechanism having one arm end pivoted at the high place and another arm end adapted to move in a straight line, the total length of the arm mechanism being substantially constant irrespective of the displacement position thereof, and a guide mechanism for guiding the other arm end of the arm mechanism in a substantially horizontal movement, that is, in a movement substantially parallel to the service area. One part of the hose is disposed substantially along the arm mechanism at the high place. The other part of the hose is suspended from the other arm end of the arm mechanism.

Abstract: A new and novel mounting for a flexible hose in a gasoline dispensing apparatus is disclosed. Contrary to a conventional mounting in which the hose is fixed to the apparatus housing at the one end and the other free end provided with a valved nozzle which is normally hung on the housing so that the intermediate length of the hose is suspended like the letter of "U", according to the present invention the hose is extended upwardly and then suspended downwardly so that this inverted "U" form is normally maintained by an elastic means such as a coiled spring fitted on the hose along at least the upwardly extended length. Thereby the force necessary for manually bringing the nozzle to the fuel inlet of a car can be considerably decreased and undesired hose dragging can be avoided which makes it possible to realize self-service system in a gasoline station.

Abstract: A servicing kit for chain saws comprising nested compartments which collectively have an external symmetry with respect to the longitudinal bisector of the structure, said compartments having interior walls, one of which projects into the interior wall of the other to an extent such that the ratio of the volumes of the compartments to each other is approximately two-to-one, a compartment included between the interior walls constituted by a diagonal depression in one of the walls which terminates short of the bottom and is open at the top and a carrying handle at the top.

Abstract: A rotatable sleeve is provided over the normal discharge nozzle on a spray can, the sleeve itself having a discharge port in its side wall positionable in registration with the discharge nozzle when rotated to a first position. A flexible hose connects to this discharge port which serves to guide the spray from the nozzle to enable accurate directing of the fluid within the can. A cup shaped cover is positioned over the sleeve and locked against rotation to the spray can. The cover has a side wall opening in alignment with the discharge nozzle through which the flexible hose extends. The arrangement is such that the sleeve can be rotated relative to the cover and can to thereby cause the flexible hose to be withdrawn from the side wall opening in the cover and wrapped around the sleeve in the annular space between the exterior of the sleeve and the interior of the cover to thereby store the flexible hose when not in use.

Abstract: A nozzle suspended type fuel filling station comprising an under-ground fuel reservoir, a stationary conduit extending from the reservoir to a position above a passageway in the station, a flexible conduit connected to free end of the flexible conduit and having a dispensing nozzle, a motor for operating the flexible conduit to release and accommodate the same for vertical movement of the nozzle, a pump for pumping up the fuel from the reservoir to the nozzle, wherein the motors is accommodated in a relatively large size elongated hollow body. The motor is slidably arranged in the body, accommodated in a member movable in the body, or in the form of pulley members. The system can be conducted by a computer control system.

Abstract: An improved consumer safety container for the storage and dispensing of flammable liquids, formed as a hollow chamber having a continuously closed inner surface, the chamber having formed therein a number of tubular extensions with openings for filling, pouring and venting the container. A spring-loaded compression closure device is mounted in these openings to provide an effective seal of the container. Closure attachment means position and protect the spring loaded compression closure means within the container. Flammable liquid may be filled into or dispensed from the container by release insertion means which disengage the compression closure device.

Abstract: The disclosure of this specification illustrates and teaches the use of a self contained breathing apparatus for attachment to a user's back and incorporates a plurality of tanks having a manifold between them that is common to all with a single filling block leading thereto, and a reserve system mounted at one end thereof. The reserve system comprises a poppet valve which signals a loss in pressure by closing, after which it can then be actuated to open it for supplying the remaining portion of the reserve breathing gas through the manifold.The system also has a first and second stage regulator to provide regulated breathing gas to a user. The first stage regulator incorporates a dynamically balanced piston which is supported by an O-ring that is deformed through its cross section to provide movement to the valving piston.The entire system is encapsulated within a package or casing which can be opened along a parting line thereof and which is secured by over-center latches.

Abstract: Apparatus for draining and containing the used oil supply from a vehicle crankcase is provided including a pass-through nipple and a connecting flexible hose, control of the drainage being effected by the simple act of lowering and raising of the free end of the hose from a convenient and accessible position within the open hood of the vehicle without requiring a complex valve or the need for the user to crawl under the vehicle.

Abstract: A retractable pouring spout closure for dispensing liquid products from containers in a safe and controlled manner. The closure consists of a plastic nozzle with integrally molded captive cap for friction fit engagement within a container wall opening. A tearing diaphragm seals off the upper end of the nozzle and has a cylindrical wall depending from its lower surface within the confines of the nozzle throat. A retractable pouring spout has its upper end tightly surrounding the depending cylinderical wall in stored position so as to require breaking of the diaphragm seal prior to unplugging the spout.

Abstract: A dispensing device for gasoline or the like liquid fuel which is mounted on a base structure or island as a part of the device, which occupies a relatively narrow space and may be of a hollow body so as to accomodate at least one of a flow meter, a fuel pump, and a motor for driving the pump. The device has at least three indication surfaces each directed in different direction around the device, so that an amount of the fuel dispensed and indicated on said surfaces can be read from any position around the device.

Abstract: A child resistant dispensing closure can be constructed by modifying a known type of cap and a known type of spout so that the spout fits entirely within an elongated groove in the cap when the spout is in a closed position. When the spout is in such a position the end of the spout which is normally engaged to move the spout between opened and closed positions is located within this groove in the top of the cap facing the interior of a part of the skirt. This part of the skirt is preferably separated from the remainder of the skirt by slits leading from the top of the cap along opposed sides of the part. This part is capable of being temporarily distended by manual manipulation so as to permit spout movement. Preferably such spout movement is initiated by applying pressure to a portion of the spout remote from the noted end of the spout.

Abstract: A combined closure and pouring spout assembly is disclosed. The assembly consists of an outer closure member adapted to be received within an opening provided in a container and the outer closure has an outwardly opening recess to receive a closure plug. An inner transverse wall is provided in the outer closure and defines a bottom for the recess and a circular aperture is provided in the inner transverse wall and an elongate tube in the form of a pouring spout having inner and outer ends is carried in the circular aperture. The spout has throughout a major portion of its length an outer diameter less than the diameter of the aperture whereby the spout may be moved, when the closure plug is removed, to an extended pouring position and to a retracted non-pouring position.