Abstract: The present invention discloses a handheld device 200 and a method for creating customised cosmetic colours instantly. The handheld device 200 comprises a holder body 202 with two or more slots to house two or more dispensers that dispense two or more base colour liquid lipsticks. The handheld device 200 further comprises a container 212. In order to create customised liquid lipsticks, a user follows a colour recipe chart 600 and dispenses the two or more base colours in the two or more dispensers in predetermined ratios to create a custom colour in the container 212. While the present description focuses on creating liquid lipsticks, it will be apparent to those with ordinary skill in the art that the handheld device 200 and the method can be used to create any other colour cosmetics or artists colours.

Abstract: The present patent discloses an electric grinder, comprising a shell, a motor assembly, a grinding assembly and a dust cover. The motor assembly and grinding assembly are provided in the shell, and an opening is provided at one end of said shell. The dust cover comprises a cover and a counterweight part, and can open or close the opening of the shell under the gravity of the counterweight part. In the electric grinder provided by the present invention, when the opening of the grinder faces downward, the dust cover can open automatically. When the opening of the grinder faces upward, rotating the dust cover can close and engage with the opening of the dust cover automatically. Thus, the present invention prevents the feed opening of the electric grinder from being exposed to air when the user forgets to close the dust cover.

Abstract: A device for washing eyes that allows for single-handed dispensing of fluid into a user's eye. The device consists of a container and a container locator. The container locator includes a cap with a base-supporting member that supports an arced base suspended above the cap. In use, the user holds the device with one hand and rests the arced base on the user's brow to control the direction of the fluid expelled from the container into the user's eye while fingers on the other hand reach through gaps in the base-supporting member to hold the user's eye open.

Abstract: A beverage cup (20) and closure (30) assembly (10) is provided. The closure (30) includes a lid (100), an upper member (200), and a lower member (300). The lid (100) includes an aperture (130) and a drinking opening (122). The upper member (200) is located on the outside of the lid (100) and is rotatable between a first position, in which the upper member (200) covers the drinking opening (122), and a second position, in which the drinking opening (122) is unobstructed by the upper member (200). The lower member (300) is located on the inside of the lid (100) and is coupled to the upper member (200) via the aperture (130) and is rotatable by the upper member (200) between a first position, in which lower member (300) closes the drinking opening (122) and a second position in which the drinking opening (122) is unobstructed by lower member (300).

Abstract: The present invention includes a kit that includes a container with a removable lid that is operable to create a seal around the container, and an internal release mechanism that is operable to sever the bond between the food and the surrounding container so that food items can be easily removed from the container. The release mechanism comprises a bottom member and two opposing side members extending therefrom that are configured to conform to the contours of the container and is operable to dislodge food from the interior surface of the container in a sweeping fashion by rotating the release mechanism within the container. The release mechanism may be fastened to the bottom of the container and optionally may include a lip to aid in scraping food from the container.

Abstract: Handheld spreaders and methods of operating the same. The spreader can include a cup to hold particulate material and having an open upper end, a scoop assembly provided proximate the open upper end of the cup and including a scoop for directing particulate material being dispersed from the cup, and a sifter assembly removably coupled to the scoop assembly for metering an amount of the particulate material being dispersed from the cup. When the sifter assembly is removed from the scoop assembly, the scoop remains attached to the cup to direct particulate material being provided into the cup via the open upper end. The method can include opening the cup by removing the sifter assembly from the scoop assembly, placing particulate material into an open interior of the cup, closing the cup by replacing the sifter assembly, and dispersing the particulate material through the sifter assembly.

Abstract: A gate for metallurgic vessels is provided with a collector nozzle coupled to a bottom plate assembly of the gate. The bottom plate assembly allows a collector nozzle to be coupled to a bottom gate plate without need of a separate bayonet ring. A bayonet ring is integrated to the bottom plate assembly, allowing a collector nozzle to be mounted by a single robot, or by a single operator more easily than existing systems.

Abstract: A portable hydration device for use with a portable hydration system is described. The portable hydration device comprises a housing having an inlet, configured to be in fluid communication with a reservoir of water, and an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with a mouthpiece; the housing defining a throughbore connecting the inlet and the outlet. The device also includes a receptacle configured to contain an additive and a selector. The selector is movable between an engaged position in which the selector is engaged with the receptacle and a disengaged position in which the selector is disengaged from the receptacle. In the engaged position the selector permits fluid communication between the receptacle and the throughbore and in the disengaged position the selector prevents fluid communication between the receptacle and the throughbore. The selector defines a throughbore, the selector throughbore being aligned with the housing throughbore in the engaged and the disengaged positions.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing flowable, for example liquid or pasty, compounds, includes a storage tank for the compound and a pump chamber, and also includes a dispenser head, wherein the dispenser head has a dispensing mouth and the dispenser head can be pressed down against a stop in the direction of a vertical axis of the dispenser to perform a pumping operation, wherein the stop is adjustable in terms of its height. In order to give a dispenser of the kind in question an advantageous design, in particular with regard to handling, the stop is formed by an outwardly exposed sliding track that can be rotated around the vertical axis, against which a projection that protrudes radially outward on the dispenser head comes to a stop when pressing down.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lid assembly for use in a beverage container, having a cap, a seal assembly configured to sealably close at least one drink orifice, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly is in operative connection with the cap and the seal assembly, and configured to synchronously actuate the cap to rotate and actuate the seal assembly to displace longitudinally, so as to open the drink orifice for dispensing and close the drink orifice via a single press action. The invention also relates to a beverage container comprising such a lid assembly.

Abstract: A single draw container insert having two metered flow outlets is described. The valve of the single draw container includes a lower support member and a valve member rotatably positioned therein. The valve member has a central metering opening formed therein and a metering opening formed therein at the periphery thereof. The flow rates may be changed by changing the diameter of the central opening in the valve member or the opening in the periphery of the valve member. The opening at the periphery of the valve member may be controlled by the apparatus associated therewith.

Abstract: A beverage container rimmer is provided. A beverage container rimmer device for applying garnish to an outer rim of a beverage container, the beverage container rimmer comprising an inner compartment surrounded by a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment housing a liquid garnish and employing a first application member for applying the liquid garnish to the outer rim of the beverage container. The second compartment housing a granular garnish and employing a second application member for applying the granular garnish to the outer rim of the beverage container.

Abstract: A closure assembly with a spout having a body with a seal portion and a tubular neck, and, a rotational plastic cap having a top wall, a downward depending skirt and opposite wing parts, extending in a vertical plane from the skirt over a wing part length. The top portion of the wing parts has a top protrusion extending from the base portion. The top protrusion extends substantially in and/or opposed to the opening direction of the cap such that the top portion of the wing parts extends along the wing part length over/outside the base portion thereof in a direction corresponding or opposed to the opening direction, such that, for a cross-section in a vertical plane of the opening direction, the surface area of the at least one top protrusion contributes at least equally to the inertial moment as the surface area of the base portion.

Abstract: A closure assembly with a spout having a body with a seal portion and a tubular neck, and, a rotational plastic cap having a top wall, a downward depending skirt and opposite wing parts, extending in a vertical plane from the skirt over a wing part length. The top portion of the wing parts has a top protrusion extending from the base portion. The top protrusion extends substantially in and/or opposed to the opening direction of the cap such that the top portion of the wing parts extends along the wing part length over/outside the base portion thereof in a direction corresponding or opposed to the opening direction, such that, for a cross-section in a vertical plane of the opening direction, the surface area of the at least one top protrusion contributes at least equally to the inertial moment as the surface area of the base portion.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide game pieces used with simulated hockey game tables, such as air hockey tables. The game pieces incorporate one or more lamps, such as LED lamps, to illuminate the game playing piece. In some embodiments, the body and periphery of the game playing piece are indirectly lit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide dispensing caps, containers, and methods for quickly and easily dispensing liquids of varying viscosities at different flow rates. In one embodiment, an adjustable dispensing cap is provided that permits a user to rotate a first member to select an appropriately sized pour hole and achieve a desired flow rate for the particular liquid to be dispensed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for filling a container with solid particles, the device having annular ducts for passing particles, which ducts are defined by a plurality of vertical nozzles arranged coaxially relative to one another, and a diaphragm arranged upstream from the annular ducts for regulating the flow rate of particles in the annular ducts, the diaphragm has a plurality of shutter flaps for shutting off the annular ducts, each flap shutting off an angular sector of a single annular duct and the diaphragm having control means for controlling movement of the shutter flaps that are configured to be capable of partially shutting off any one of duct independently of the other ducts. The invention also relates to a method of shutting off a filler device.

Abstract: A check valve assembly which in an open position allows liquid to flow in one direction through the assembly including a moving sealing member which engages a seal to prevent liquid flow in a second opposite direction. The sealing member may be moved into engagement with the seal by rotation of a stem with an eccentric to block flow in both directions. A check valve and shut-off device assembly which in an open position allows liquid to flow in one direction through the assembly until gas or foam is mixed with the liquid. The shut-off device includes a sealing member which engages a seal to block flow through the assembly when foam or gas is present in the liquid. The check valve includes a sealing member which can reset the shut-off device. The check valve sealing member also engages the same sealing member to prevent any flow through the assembly in a closed position. In an open position, the check valve sealing member may engage the seal to prevent reverse flow of liquid through the assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dispensing powder, comprising at least one storage tank (1) provided with a cap (2) comprising a flow orifice (3) for the powder.

Abstract: An inline dispersal valve that can be used with or without a base. One embodiment includes a rotatable member that is rotatable from a fluid stream obstructing condition to an out-of-the-way condition to prevent fluid diversion into the dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a lever handle for quickly setting the amount of fluid being diverted into the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes an indicator that can be viewed from a position above the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a cap that can be secured or removed without the aid of tools. Another embodiment includes a clip that allows one to disassemble the inline dispersal valve for servicing. Another embodiment includes a dispensing valve that can be reversed and still properly divert fluid into a dispersant chamber. Another embodiment includes an inline dispersal valve with a bleed valve positioned to allow one to bring the air volume in the dispersant chamber to the proper level.

Abstract: A rotationally controlled cosmetic powder dose dispenser with a sifter cup pivotally retained by a sifter housing. Opposed arcuate slots are disposed in the bottom wall of the sifter housing and first and second series of apertures are disposed in opposed arcuate configurations in the bottom wall of the sifter cup. The series of apertures and the arcuate slots can be selectively aligned to dispense a volume of cosmetic powder into a sifter jar that is removably coupled to the sifter housing. The sifter housing has a rim received between an outer cylindrical wall and a peripheral wall of the sifter cup, and the sifter jar has a rim received between an outer cylindrical wall and a peripheral wall of the sifter housing in a threaded engagement.

Abstract: A flow control device is provided. The flow control device includes a body including a containing space, a discharge opening fluidly communicating with the containing space, and a pair of side holes configured to be in radial correspondence with each other; a flow control member installed in the containing space and including a pair of engaging portions corresponding to the side holes; an adapter including an adapting part coupled to the body and a hitching part for being coupled to an external container; a washer coupled to the adapting part and inserted into the body for installing the flow control member in the containing space; and a handle including an operational part, and a pair of engaging ends coupled to the operational part and engaged with the engaging portions through the side holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst metering device with a valve formed of an iron-based alloy steel hardened to a Rockwell hardness C of at least 60. The device can be used for metering of a catalyst for an ethylene polymerization reaction. The invention further relates to ethylene polymerization wherein the catalyst is metered in a catalyst metering device with a iron-based alloy steel hardened valve, as well as to a ethylene polymerization reactor comprising such a catalyst metering device.

Abstract: A cartridge system has two cartridges and a discharge opening, wherein the cartridges are delimited by cartridge walls and by a cartridge head, wherein at least one cartridge opening for expelling the cartridge contents from both cartridges is provided in each case in the cartridge head. A device regulates streams of fluid from the cartridges and is arranged rotatably or slideably on the cartridge head, wherein on at least two openings at least one wing is in each case arranged which at least in some areas protrudes past the opening, such that a flow through the openings applies to the device a force which force leads to a sliding or turning of the device against the cartridge head, such that a housing having a discharge opening is arranged on the cartridge head, in which the housing is arranged so as to rotate or slide.

Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided that includes a body portion and a flap portion. The body portion can include an end wall, a skirt that depends from end wall, and an opening about the same size as the end wall. The flap portion can include a lid having at least one dispensing opening and a disk that has one or more dispensing orifices. The disk is in rotatable contact with the lid. A lock portion can include a surface area formed on the flap portion. The lock portion can also include a first substantially vertical piece formed on a first side of surface area, a second substantially vertical piece formed on a second side of surface area, and a substantially horizontal piece formed at a bottom of the first substantially vertical piece and the second substantially vertical piece.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide dispensing caps, containers, and methods for quickly and easily dispensing liquids of varying viscosities at different flow rates. In one embodiment, an adjustable dispensing cap is provided that permits a user to rotate a first member to select an appropriately sized pour hole and achieve a desired flow rate for the particular liquid to be dispensed.

Abstract: A shutter assembly includes an internal shutter and an external shutter. The internal shutter including a contact member is movable between a first position at which the internal shutter closes the outlet, a third position at which the internal shutter opens the outlet, and a second position between the first position and the third position. The internal shutter at the second position is movable to the third position while closing the outlet. The external shutter is movable between a closed position at which the external shutter closes the outlet and an open position at which the external shutter opens the outlet, and includes an interlocking member to contact the contact member to move the internal shutter. As the external shutter is moved from the closed position to the open position, the internal shutter is moved from the first position to the second position in conjunction with the external shutter.

Abstract: When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred.

Abstract: A personal hydration system includes a control valve assembly including a valve body provided with a first inlet port fed by a liquid, a second inlet port, and an outlet port for dispensing at least fluid from the first inlet port. The control valve assembly further includes either a flexible and resilient or a non-collapsible reservoir which holds an additive and is mounted to the second inlet port. The first inlet port can be provided with a valve for preventing backflow of the additive from the reservoir, and the reservoir can be provided with a screen for disrupting coagulation of certain additives when mixed with liquid. A valve core is rotatably mounted in the valve body to establish various flow conditions.

Abstract: A flow control device for dispensing a multi-phase oral composition. The device includes a housing, a restrictor and an insert that fits within and cooperates with the housing and restrictor to dispense the oral composition. A flowpath is formed in and around the insert, as well as in the housing such that the composition passes through one or more channels defined by the cooperative arrangement of the insert and housing. Changes in relative position between the insert and the housing facilitate selective alignment of the various channels with a discharge orifice formed in the housing such that a user can vary the way the proportions of discreet fluids making up the oral composition are dispensed through said orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for filling food pots (2), for example yoghurt pots, comprising a plurality of nozzles (10) for filling the pots with a food product, said nozzles (10) each being mounted in a nozzle body (30), characterized in that the device comprises means for applying to each of the nozzles (10) a translational movement along the axis (A) of the nozzle, optionally combined with a rotational movement about this axis, independently of the nozzle body (30), in such a way that the same nozzle (10) can both carry out the filling action and stop the filling. The invention also relates to a method for filling food pots using a device of this type.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol can comprising a body containing a propellant and an aerosol product, a valve whose actuation enables said aerosol product to be sprayed, and a spray head (1) which serves to discharge the aerosol product to the environment when the valve is actuated. The spray product discharge rate of the inventive aerosol can is adjustable by means of an adjusting device provided in the spray head (1). Said invention can primarily be used for aerosol paint cans in view of the fact that for such applications a controlled and uniform discharge rate is of particular importance in order to avoid painting defects.

Abstract: A cap is attached to a container using a device with first and second disks mounted on opposite ends of a shaft, each disk having an opening. A cover cup is rotatably mounted on the shaft. When the container is inverted, rotation of the cover cup to a first position provokes alignment of the opening of an interior wall of the cover cup with the opening of the first disk, permitting material to flow from the container to the interior of the cover cup, and a subsequent rotation of the cover cup to a second position aligns the opening of the second disk with the opening of an end wall of the cover cup, to permit dispensing the material from the cover cup to a place of use.

Abstract: A vented automatic dispending cap for use with a flexible container may generally include a body and a retainer cap attached to the body. A pressure chamber is formed between the body and retainer cap. A set of resilient spring members spaced around the body holds the retainer cap against the body, which seats a valve within a dispensing hole extending through the cap. When the container is squeezed, product in the container may be forced into the pressure chamber expanding the pressure chamber and unseating the valve, thereby allowing product to exit the dispensing opening. A lip seal around the upper circumferential edge of the body prevents fluid from leaking out of the sides of the chamber but allows air to enter the chamber for venting the flexible container.

Abstract: A cartridge system has two cartridges and a discharge opening, wherein the cartridges are delimited by cartridge walls and by a cartridge head, wherein at least one cartridge opening for expelling the cartridge contents from both cartridges is provided in each case in the cartridge head. A device regulates streams of fluid from the cartridges and is arranged rotatably or slideably on the cartridge head, wherein on at least two openings at least one wing is in each case arranged which at least in some areas protrudes past the opening, such that a flow through the openings applies to the device a force which force leads to a sliding or turning of the device against the cartridge head, such that a housing having a discharge opening is arranged on the cartridge head, in which the housing is arranged so as to rotate or slide.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for use with a device for dispensing a flowable material, such as caulking material, is disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes a conduit having an inlet end adapted for connecting to the dispensing device, an outlet end, and a longitudinally extending passage therethrough. A head assembly is arranged to be rotatably mounted to the conduit outlet end. A nozzle is arranged to be affixed within the head assembly, the nozzle comprising a larger diameter inlet opening, a smaller diameter outlet opening, and a tapered wall comprising a notched portion which, together with the outlet opening forms a dispensing opening. The nozzle is arranged to rotate in response to rotation of the head assembly to any one of a plurality of positions for directing a bead of flowable material onto a surface.

Abstract: A bottle closure includes the unitarily-molded combination of: an internally-threaded sidewall; a tamper indicator ring; and a hinge connecting the ring to the sidewall. The hinge permits the ring to be shifted from an initial position to an installation position. The installation position is essentially coaxially aligned with the sidewall.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided including a first part for fixing on a receptacle and a second part suitable for turning relative to the first part between a dispensing position in which substance contained in the receptacle can leave the device through a dispenser orifice opening out directly to the outside, and a closed position in which substance is prevented from passing from the receptacle to the dispenser orifice, wherein the dispenser orifice is formed between two surfaces belonging respectively to said two parts.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.

Abstract: Coffee bean package provided with an inner space for holding a collection of coffee beans for multiple portions of coffee beverage, which inner space is surrounded by at least one wall, a coffee bean outlet for dispensing coffee beans from the inner space, and a dosing device which is arranged for dispensing coffee beans from the inner space in a predetermined dose.

Abstract: A fluid safety dispenser system having a fluid storage container keyed to a fluid dispenser. The container having a valve body positionable in the opening of the container, the valve body having a spring loaded displacement valve to allow fluid passage through the opening of the container when in a displaced and to eliminate fluid passage through the opening of the container when the displacement valve is seated. The keyed fluid dispenser assimilates a syringe and is releasably securable to the valve body for use in depressing the displacement valve by compression of a spring when the keyed fluid dispenser is in position. The keyed fluid dispenser has indicia to provide for exact measurement and can be temporarily coupled to the container to provide a dripless transfer of fluids.

Abstract: A fluid safety dispenser system for use with fluid storage. The dispenser system includes a dispensing valve positionable in the opening of the container, the dispensing valve having a directional chamber capable of rotation between an open position to allow fluid passage through the opening of the container and a closed position to eliminate fluid passage through the opening of the container. A fluid dispenser which assimilates a syringe is releasably securable to the dispensing valve for use in drawing fluid from the container when the fluid dispenser is in the open position. The fluid dispenser has indicia to provide for exact measurement and a locking mechanism to assure the container is closed when the fluid dispenser is detached from the container.

Abstract: A fluid safety dispenser system having a fluid storage container keyed to a fluid dispenser. The container having a valve body positionable in the opening of the container, the valve body having a plug member biased to allow fluid passage through the opening of the container when in a displaced position and to eliminate fluid passage through the opening of the container when the plug member is in a seated position. The keyed fluid dispenser assimilates a syringe and is releasably securable to the valve body for use in depressing the plug member by movement of a leaf spring when the keyed fluid dispenser is in position. The keyed fluid dispenser has indicia to provide for exact measurement and can be temporarily coupled to the container to provide ease of fluid transfer.

Abstract: A system for dosing coffee beans, comprising a coffee bean package provided with at least one wall which at least partly encloses an inner space for multiple dosages of coffee beans, and a coffee bean outlet for delivering coffee beans, and an apparatus provided with a coffee bean grinder, a coffee bean inlet for supplying coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, a connecting device for connecting the coffee bean package to the apparatus, so that the coffee bean outlet can be connected to the coffee bean inlet, and a dosing device provided with a dosing space which is arranged for feeding-through one predetermined dose of coffee beans from the coffee bean outlet to the coffee bean inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator having a dispenser, including a main body having a cooling chamber and a door for selectively shielding the cooling chamber. The refrigerator also includes a container accommodating unit and a communication chute that passes through a front surface of the door and guides content to a dispensing cavity defined by the container accommodating unit. The refrigerator further includes an obstruction unit disposed in the container accommodating unit, and movable, about a plane perpendicular to the front which content guided by the communication chute is relatively obstructed by the obstruction unit and a second position in which content guided by the communication chute is relatively unobstructed by the obstruction unit.

Abstract: A filling device (10) includes a tubular body (12) including, in an upper section (14), a feeding chamber (18), and provided with a nozzle (20) for the flow of the liquid, wherein a liquid feeding conduit (22) leads into the feeding chamber (18) through a feeding orifice (24), and including a plug (26) which is controlled in axial sliding inside the tubular body (12), between an open position and a closed position. The device includes a servo valve (42, 142) coaxial to the plug (26) which is arranged in the upper section (14) of the tubular body (12). The servo valve (42, 142) includes a wall (44, 144) which partly closes the feeding orifice (24), and the servo valve (42, 142) is pivotingly controlled about its axis (A1) so as to regulate the feeding flow rate by modifying the closure area of the wall (44, 144).

Abstract: A bottle closure includes the unitarily-molded combination of: an internally-threaded sidewall; a tamper indicator ring; and a hinge connecting the ring to the sidewall. The hinge permits the ring to be shifted from an initial position to an installation position. The installation position is essentially coaxially aligned with the sidewall.

Abstract: A check valve assembly which in an open position allows liquid to flow in one direction through the assembly including a moving sealing member which engages a seal to prevent liquid flow in a second opposite direction. The sealing member may be moved into engagement with the seal by rotation of a stem with an eccentric to block flow in both directions. A check valve and shut-off device assembly which in an open position allows liquid to flow in one direction through the assembly until gas or foam is mixed with the liquid. The shut-off device includes a sealing member which engages a seal to block flow through the assembly when foam or gas is present in the liquid. The check valve includes a sealing member which can reset the shut-off device. The check valve sealing member also engages the same sealing member to prevent any flow through the assembly in a closed position. In an open position, the check valve sealing member may engage the seal to prevent reverse flow of liquid through the assembly.

Abstract: A container for dispensing food products can include a clump decimator portion for breaking up food clumps. In one embodiment, a container comprises a container portion having an open interior and an open top and a cover for selectively covering the open top. The cover can include a cover base portion and a rotatable top portion configured to be coupled on top of the base portion. The cover base portion can include a plurality of dispensing apertures for allowing a food product to be dispensed therethrough. The rotatable top portion can be selectively rotatable relative to the cover base portion and the container portion. The clump decimator portion can extend downwardly and radially from the top portion through the cover base portion and into the container portion. The clump decimator can rotate as the rotatable top portion is rotated to agitate the contents of the container portion while they are being dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tap assembly including: (1) a first wall defining a valve chamber having a top surface and a pair of opposed tracks extending axially along an inner surface of the wall, and a fluid outlet; (2) a tap handle mounted to the top surface for rotational movement of the tap handle with respect to the wall, the tap handle having a second wall defining an annular chamber supporting a set of threads; and (3) a generally tubular valve member having a first end and an opposed second end, the first end having a pair of lugs circumferentially spaced from one another, the lugs being positioned within the threads, the second end of the valve member extending into the valve chamber, the valve member is responsive to movement of the tap handle to move from a first position where the fluid outlet is sealed by the second end of the valve member to a second position where the fluid outlet is not sealed by the second end of the valve member and fluid is allowed to flow through the fluid outlet.