Ambulant Patents (Class 222/608)
  • Patent number: 7726503
    Abstract: A packing that includes a bottle and/or a bottle and box combination wherein the container may have a first handle portion, a second handle portion, and a bottom grip portion. The first handle portion can extend in a front to back direction and the second handle portion can extend in a transverse direction to the first handle portion. The bottom grip may include a protrusion and recess on the bottom of the container. The box can be configured to have openings to provide access to the first and second handle portions such that the container need not be removed from the box to utilize the contents contained therein. The box may also include a bottom opening and a push-up portion to provide access to the bottom grip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: RING Container Technologies
    Inventors: Douglas M. Dygert, Daniel W. Gamber, Eugene E. Kuhar, Gary W. Price
  • Publication number: 20100084426
    Abstract: The portable self-serve beer vending station has a hollow base in which at least two beer kegs are stored. A shelf of the unit is disposed above the base, two or more beer taps being disposed above the shelf to service each keg. A manifold tube extends from the kegs to the beer taps. Money machines, one on each side of the station, accept cash, credit, or debit. The money machine control wires are connected to control valves connected between the manifold outlets and the taps. Each money machine provides a touch screen selection menu or pushbuttons from which patrons can select either a pitcher or mug of beer at a set price. The station may be cylindrical, hexagonal, rectangular, semicircular, or the like. A surround shelf is provided for filling pitchers or mugs. An upper shelf is provided for holding fresh pitchers or mugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Devers, Jeffrey H. Devers
  • Publication number: 20100051639
    Abstract: A elongated rectangular kiosk with a floor-engaging portion is equipped with a handle and wheels adjacent a rear surface to facilitate is mobility. A sink-like region has a faucet-like dispenser from which waterless sanitizer is dispensed in response to a motion sensor. Electrical power is provided by a lithium storage battery which is recharged by a solar panel. A wireless receiver/transmitter communicates with a remote base computer to control and monitor the operation of the kiosk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: David J. Stob, Keith Haluska
  • Patent number: 7669740
    Abstract: A beverage vending machine installation comprising a cabinet and a trolley unit, the cabinet defining a void in which, in use, the trolley unit can be positioned. The cabinet has an opening and at least one door moveable between open and closed positions. A trolley unit comprises at least one beverage vending machine. The trolley unit is moveable relative to the cabinet between an installed position and an uninstalled position. In the installed position the trolley unit is positioned within the void of the cabinet such that at least one door may be closed to allow operation of the vending machine installation. In the uninstalled position, the trolley unit is removed from the cabinet after opening at least one door to allow access to the trolley unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Kevin Saunders, Neil Martin Rogers, Andrew Charles Bentley
  • Publication number: 20090269124
    Abstract: The fluid dispenser for application of solutions applied to floors, includes a frame for supporting a container, the frame includes at least three legs supported by wheels mounted on a bottom end of each leg such that the frame can roll along the surface of a floor. The container is for holding solutions. A mop assembly is for fluidly communicating by gravity feed, the solution from the container to the mop head and bristles and for manually manipulating the mop head. The dispenser further includes a harness attached to the frame for securely attaching the fluid dispenser to the back side of a person such that the frame is always positioned behind the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: MARK RADDICK
  • Publication number: 20090173753
    Abstract: A pressurized fluid dispenser includes a base unit and a reservoir. The base unit includes a pump and a battery compartment including electrical contacts electrically connected with the pump. The reservoir is supported by and selectively removable from the base unit. The reservoir includes an internal compartment that is in fluid communication with the pump when the reservoir is connected to the base unit. A female panel mount for an electrically operated unit is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: MICHAEL CONNER, Robert Vystrcil, Jeffery Morgan, Shawn Whetsone, Terry Birchler, David Chaney
  • Publication number: 20090120971
    Abstract: A watering system includes a watering can and a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a cart for supporting the watering can, wheels coupled to a bottom of the cart and adapted to facilitate movement of the dispensing system on a surface, and a lever movably coupled to the cart and adapted to allow for manual movement of the watering can between a lowered position in which water held in the watering can's bucket is not dispensed and a raised position in which water held in the buck is dispensed through the watering can's spout. The lever has an exposed end adapted to be lowered by a user to move the watering can from the lowered position to the raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: Joshua M. Montague
  • Publication number: 20090095773
    Abstract: A cover or enclosure for actively transferring heat energy to at least a distal portion of a fluid conduit and/or bite valve thereof that is part of a personal hydration system, systems incorporating such a cover and related methods. The cover or enclosure includes a first chamber and an adjacent second chamber where a common or adjacent wall, or portion thereof, separates the two. The first chamber is adapted to receive a heat generating element while the second chamber is adapted to removable receive at least the distal portion of the fluid conduit and/or bite valve thereof. The first chamber further includes at least one closure for selectively allowing ingress and egress of the heating means to and from the first chamber. Heating of the distal portion of the fluid conduit and/or bite valve thereof takes place when disposed in the second chamber and the heat generating element is active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Cascade Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Darren Pinne
  • Publication number: 20090078724
    Abstract: The mobile confectionary apparatus for dispensing beverages and/or frozen confections and the like, includes a vehicle configured for travel over public roads to a location such as a parking lot, street, festival or fair grounds, or the like. The vehicle includes an enclosure having an interior space in which one or more persons can prepare and dispense confections, or containers for confections or beverages. The enclosure includes one or more service windows or openings for dispensing the prepared confections or containers; and a self-serve liquid dispensing system on or in an outer surface of the enclosure, usable by recipients of the dispensed confections or containers, for selectably dispensing toppings on the confections, or liquids into the containers, separately from the dispensing and selling thereof. The dispensing system is closable or coverable by a person from within the interior space, to prevent access from the outside, and for cleaning, service and travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Tony Lamb, Tony M. Guard
  • Publication number: 20090082204
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to insecticidal formulations, and, in one embodiment, to point source controlled release insecticidal formulations, particularly those insecticides that are agonists or antagonists of nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors, and still more particularly, imidacloprid, and to a method and apparatus for point sourcing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Reed Nathan Royalty, James Daniel Fish, Brian Ray James
  • Patent number: 7490745
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to a method of applying a liquid to a surface from a wheeled receptacle that is disposed on the surface. The wheeled receptacle, itself, includes a circumferential sidewall, a bottom wall connected to the circumferential sidewall, at least two wheels, a steering handle for guiding the wheeled receptacle on the surface, and a spigot; and the wheeled receptacle contains a liquid. The method includes the steps of: opening the spigot, thereby dispensing a liquid through the spigot of the wheeled receptacle and onto the surface; and guiding the wheeled receptacle across the surface via the steering handle, thereby dispensing the liquid through the spigot of the wheeled receptacle onto a selected area of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kaivac, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Robinson
  • Patent number: 7438084
    Abstract: A tank transport system consisting of a wheeled cart having compartments for holding tanks includes a hose compartment that stores the hoses for the tanks and other associated equipment. The hose compartment includes a flip down door that, in its open position, is disposed substantially horizontally and contains a number of storage slots for holding equipment. A hose storage rack is provided interior of the hose storage compartment for storing the hoses in a wound state. A number of storage areas are also included within the compartment including a bin formed within the hose rack. A pivotable handle is provided that is used to roll the cart on the wheels. Other storage compartments may also be provided external to the hose compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, Jon Aaron Schlosser, Mark Allen Catron
  • Publication number: 20080149662
    Abstract: A system and method that portably stores, refrigerates, and dispenses a viscous, semi-solid food product. Cannoli cream is held in a hopper that is removably received inside an insulated and cooled portion of the portable dispenser housing. The portion that receives the hopper is lined with evaporator coils from a refrigeration unit or cold packs. A piston driven mechanism is housed in the dispenser, the piston drive functioning to pump cannoli cream from the hopper through a dispenser nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Scardino
  • Patent number: 7367515
    Abstract: An auxiliary device for marking marks on a surface of a field playing surface. The device includes a frame attachable to a field line marking machine that includes a paint supply. A guide system having a length dimension is carried by the frame member. The guide system is oriented horizontally. A field paint coating apparatus is carried within the guide system carried by the frame member for movement over a fixed distance along the guide system. The field paint coating apparatus is connected to the paint supply carried by the field line marking machine and serves to paint marks accurately, precisely and reproducibly on a field playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Ralph R. Newman
  • Patent number: 7360670
    Abstract: A dispenser for liquid consumables locates a store of the particular liquid at a location remote from the dispensing location. The dispensing location is typically located above a counter and may include a relatively narrow stem that brings a flexible liquid delivery tube up to a valve. Valuable counter space is conserved. One or more disposable, flexible and collapsible bags contain the store of liquid and communicates with the dispensing location via the liquid delivery tube. Confined in contact with each flexible bag is an inflatable bladder to which compressed air is routed. Liquid is dispensed each time the valve opens. When exhausted the flexible bag is replaced. Safety interlock switches vent the inflatable bladder to prevent its expanding explosively upon opening of the location where the liquid containing bag will replace the empty. Where the liquid needs temperature control, temperature control means are provided where the liquid is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: CreaMiser Products Corporation
    Inventor: Gerard F. Goepfert
  • Publication number: 20080078782
    Abstract: A rotary pump plural component applicator apparatus is provided for dispensing plural components, such as resins and adhesives or the like, with an activator for the resins or adhesives. A plural component applicator uses an electric motor gear box driving first and second rotary pumps. The use of an electric motor driving plural rotary pumps improves the plural component applicator performance in the application of the plural components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Frank C. Bien
  • Publication number: 20080041895
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing system has a liquid-holding container 1 connected to a dispensing station 2 by a conduit 3. A pump 4 in the conduit 3 is activated by a switch 10 at the dispensing station 2 which causes liquid to pass from the container 1 though the conduit 3 and out a spigot 11 at the dispensing station 2. The dispensing station 2 may have a timer switch 17 to release a pre-determined amount of liquid. The system may be powered by a 12 volt electrical source typical of most vehicles or by 110 volt power from a receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Hall
  • Patent number: 7303362
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for moving and placing in hard to reach locations granular and other particulate material such as sand, gravel, earth and similar materials. The system includes an improved auger for moving the material and an improved rotary airlock mechanism designed to withstand the abrasive action of the particulate material and at the same time move the material several hundred feet through a flexible conduit for placement in a pre-designated location. A system and apparatus is also disclosed for transporting on one vehicle all of the devices needed at a remote site for operation the particulate placement system, including a front loader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Dunlop, Robert Griffin, Steven C. Stokes, Denis A. Stokes, Gary Bonney
  • Publication number: 20070272707
    Abstract: An autonomous equipment for the application of paints, utilizable with rechargeable rolls or spraying pistols, and that covers a portable tank that has two separate storage chambers, one to keep the paint and the other one to keep the operative components of the equipment, such as a bomb, a motor and the elements for control and feeding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Ernesto Fabio Peralta, Jorge Silvic Rossen, Igor Sas, Leonardo Dante Salama
  • Patent number: 7270251
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to a method of applying a liquid to a surface from a wheeled receptacle which is disposed on the surface. The wheeled receptacle, itself, includes a circumferential sidewall, a bottom wall connected to the circumferential sidewall, at least two wheels, a steering handle for guiding the wheeled receptacle on the surface, and a spigot; and the wheeled receptacle contains a liquid. The method includes the steps of: opening the spigot, thereby dispensing a liquid through the spigot of the wheeled receptacle and onto the surface; and guiding the wheeled receptacle across the surface via the steering handle, thereby dispensing the liquid through the spigot of the wheeled receptacle onto a selected area of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Kaivac, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Robinson
  • Patent number: 7182222
    Abstract: A beverage cooler is provided having a container for holding a liquid beverage, a spigot extending from the container for dispensing the liquid beverage therefrom, preferably a telescopically extendable boom attached to a side of the container, a solar panel adjustably attached to an end of the telescopically extendable boom so that the solar panel may be repositioned about the end of the telescopically extendable boom so as to point the solar panel in a direction toward a source of solar energy, and one or more active elements in thermal contact with the container and the liquid beverage therein and electrically connected to the solar panel. Thermoelectric elements powered by the solar panel may be used to cool or heat the liquid beverage within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Robert W. Prabucki
  • Patent number: 7178695
    Abstract: A dispenser for depositing at least one of lines and stripes of at least one material, comprising a trolley having front and back wheels and securing at least one container on a platform thereof, the trolley being movable between an in-use position, wherein the trolley is straighten up on the front wheels thereof allowing a content of the at least one container to be out from at least one aperture on a bottom part of the at least one container, and an out-of use position, wherein the trolley rests on rear wheels thereof and the content of the at least one container is stopped from flowing out from the at least one aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Jean-Claude Malenfant et al.
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Malenfant, Eric Malenfant, Yves Malenfant
  • Patent number: 7168599
    Abstract: A platform receives at least two water bottles. A handtruck is configured to engage under a water bottle on the platform and carry it to the dispensing cabinet. In the handtruck, the water bottle is tilted so that the lowest corner of the bottle is directly below its neck. The handtruck engages and locks into the cabinet with the water bottle in proper, tilted position. A suction tube is dropped straight down into the bottle so that it reaches the lowest corner of the bottle. The suction tube carries a pump and discharge spout so that actuation of the pump causes dispensing of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Criswell, Kenneth H. Gardner
  • Patent number: 7159794
    Abstract: This invention is a station for aiding in the washing of automobiles and other similar objects. The station is a wheeled cart that contains everything needed for the job. Space is provided for storage on the station of wash or rinse water; hose for connecting the station to a local water supply and for applying water to the automobile; and any article, fluid, or tool which may be of use for the task. All such space and any article therein is protected from the weather so the station may be stored outdoors. The station is of such a configuration as to minimize or eliminate the bending, stooping, and squatting usually associated with car washing. It may be constructed of molded plastic to minimize production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Arthur N. McIntyre
  • Patent number: 7114664
    Abstract: A texture sprayer is provided with a hopper feeding an air operated double diaphragm pump. The sprayer is provided with a removable power pack which includes a gas engine, an air pump, an air unloading regulator, an air cooler, an air QD and a mounting base with handles. The power pack may be removed from the sprayer cart and located outside so that the sprayer can be used quietly and safely indoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Gundersen, James C. Schroeder, David J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7086566
    Abstract: A dispenser for liquid consumables locates a store of the particular liquid at a location remote from the dispensing location. The dispensing location is typically located above a counter and may include a relatively narrow stem that brings a flexible liquid delivery tube up to a valve. Valuable counter space is conserved. One or more disposable, flexible and collapsible bags contain the store of liquid and communicates with the dispensing location via the liquid delivery tube. Confined in contact with each flexible bag is an inflatable bladder to which compressed air is routed. Liquid is dispensed each time the valve opens. When exhausted the flexible bag is replaced. Safety interlock switches vent the inflatable bladder to prevent its expanding explosively upon opening of the location where the liquid containing bag will replace the empty. Where the liquid needs temperature control, temperature control means are provided where the liquid is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: CreaMiser Products Corporation
    Inventor: Gerard F. Goepfert
  • Patent number: 7070096
    Abstract: As a mobile equipment for supplying fuels, serving also for storing and purchase of other kinds of liquids, like drinking water etc., there is designed a liquid dispensing station provided with dispensing system, pumping equipment and an operation unit having a control unit and card handling system. All the accessories are located in a common housing (1) comprising a frame with a jacket, having at least vertical walls (12) reinforced with at least two longitudinal beams (13) and at least two transversal beams (14). The tank (5) is attached to a bottom part of the frame (10) by way of a pair of holders (15) and a pair of feet (16), both pairs being mutually diagonally arranged. The feet (15) are furnished with system for resilient seat of the tank (5). Within the housing (1), adjacent to the tank (5), there are located module (2) of hydraulics, intake module (3) and module (4) of electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventors: Rudolf MĂ¼ller, Miroslav {hacek over (Z)}erdĂ­k
  • Patent number: 7066724
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for flatproofing a tire and wheel assembly with a flexible, lightweight foam-fill by supplying at least two polyurethane reactive materials to a static mixer. The static mixer mixes the reactants, and a nucleating gas is supplied to the mixed reactants in the static mixer to form a liquid reactant mixture with entrained gas. The reactant mixture is injected into the tire and wheel assembly where the mixture reacts and foams replacing the air in the tire with a flexible, lightweight semi-open cell foam-fill. The foam-filled tire and wheel assembly is then allowed to cure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Urethane International LLC
    Inventors: John Danules, Steve Anderson, Van Doesburg
  • Patent number: 7048145
    Abstract: A liquid delivery apparatus includes a vessel having an inlet and an outlet, and a valve between the vessel and the outlet. The valve has an opening, a closure member for closing the opening, and a biasing means to hold the valve in a normally-closed position. A valve control mechanism controls operation of the valve in response to pressure of liquid and air in the vessel. A transmitting means transmits the pressure to the valve control mechanism. The valve control mechanism includes a moveable element that can be acted on by the pressure in the vessel and transmit a resultant force to the closure member to thereby open the valve. The respective effective surface areas of the moveable element and the closure member and the force of the biasing means are chosen such that the closure member is openable when the pressure in the vessel reaches a predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: David Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7044335
    Abstract: A self-contained beverage dispensing apparatus, which is adapted for commercial and/or home use as an alternative to traditional canned beverage service, is provided. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing apparatus is highly portable and of sufficient dimension to be positioned on a conventional airline beverage cart and stored in an aircraft's cargo storage compartment. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing apparatus can be selectively locked and secured with a mechanism that will indicate whether any pre-flight tampering has occurred. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing apparatus is further comprised of at least one beverage dispensing mechanism that can be extended from within the housing for use and later retracted for storage. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing apparatus can be used with beverage containers with mouths of varying sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: SIP Systems LLC
    Inventors: Carlos J. Aguirre, Robert M. Norton, Chris Pearson, III, Bobby Joe Stephens
  • Patent number: 6981613
    Abstract: A portable, pressurized liquid storage system comprises a pliable and collapsible liquid reservoir including a fill pipe and a first valve disposed in the fill pipe; a pump operably connected to the reservoir; an outlet pipe including a second valve operably connected to the pump for connecting to a liquid-using device; and a housing in which the reservoir and the pump are disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Cullen Kamisugi
  • Patent number: 6959741
    Abstract: A portable material transfer unit allows for the loading and unloading of a material from a storage medium. The portable material transfer unit is a self-contained unit that can be moved to any location accessible by motorized vehicle without the need for pneumatic or electrical hook-ups. Thus, the portable material transfer unit can be used to load or unload material from railroad tank cars in temporary locations not generally considered to be loading or unloading stations. Also, the portable material transfer unit can transfer material from railroad tank cars without the need for repositioning of the cars by a locomotive. Furthermore, the portable material transfer unit can quickly and easily be converted from an unloading position to a transporting position so that the portable material transfer unit can be towed on any highway or public access road.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Texon L.P.
    Inventor: Michael D. Fishel
  • Patent number: 6945438
    Abstract: Provided is a pesticide spraying cart. In one embodiment, the comprises a pesticide tank, a retractable handle, two wheels, a recess provided between the wheels, a longitudinal hose compartment provided in a rear of the tank, a coil hose adapted to either extend out of the hose compartment by pulling or retract thereinto automatically after the force exerted on the coil hose has been released, a spray gun provided at an open end of the coil hose, a hook for holding the spray gun in an unused position, a pipe is extended from the coil hose into the tank, and a foot operated pump assembly provided in the recess. Repeatedly pressing a foot pedal to pressurize the tank, pulling the coil hose out of the hose compartment, and activating the spray gun will shoot out a uniform spray of liquid pesticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventors: Chun-Chia Shih, Jen Yen Yen
  • Patent number: 6932287
    Abstract: An improved spreader assembly adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a tailgate and a bumper. The improved spreader assembly includes a hopper and a retaining arrangement. The hopper has an upper section and a bottom section. The bottom section has a base surface adapted to at least partially rest on a top surface of the bumper. The retaining arrangement includes a band that fits at least about a portion of a front face of the upper section of the hopper. One end of the band is adapted to connect to the vehicle to maintain at least a portion of a back face of the upper section at least closely adjacent to the tailgate of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: The Louis Berkman Company
    Inventors: James A. Kost, Josh Vyrostek
  • Patent number: 6926170
    Abstract: A drink dispensing cart includes a drink dispensing machine that is normally plumbed directly into a municipal water pipe at a fixed location. The cart includes a container of water, preferably a disposable container of water such as a bag-in-box container of water, and a pump to pump water from the container of water to the drink dispensing machine. A controller controls operation of the pump to operate the pump only when water is needed by the drink dispensing machine and to provide an indication when the container of water is empty and needs changing. A pressure sensor in an outlet line extending between the pump and drink dispensing machine senses when water is needed by the dispenser and a pressure sensor in an inlet line extending between the pump and the container of water senses when the container of water is empty and needs replacing. A time delay circuit delays start of operation of the pump when water is needed by the drink dispenser to avoid pulsing of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: R. Clay Groesbeck
  • Patent number: 6923340
    Abstract: An apparatus attachable to a bag containing a bulk particulate material and having a discharge spout for dispensing material from the bag generally consisting of first and second annular clamping members displaceable axially between a first, spaced apart condition permitting a portion of the spout to be drawn in position therebetween, and a second, adjacent condition clamping the spout portion position therebetween, and means for releasably retaining the members in the clamping condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: The Young Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Ambs
  • Patent number: 6823888
    Abstract: A telescopic boom-mounted concrete pump is provided wherein a telescoping boom assembly is pivotally and rotatably mounted on the platform of the truck. The boom assembly includes inner, intermediate and outer boom members. A first concrete conduit which is in fluid communication with a source of pressurized concrete is mounted at one side of the inner boom member for movement therewith. A normally U-shaped flexible concrete hose has its inlet end thereof connected to the discharge end of the first concrete conduit. A rigid concrete conduit has its inlet end connected to the discharge end of the flexible concrete hose. A jib boom member in the form of a concrete discharge conduit is pivotally and rotatably connected to the outer end of the outer boom member and is in fluid communication with the rigid concrete conduit. The jib boom member is secured to and is positioned within a lattice truss. A winch is selectively removably secured to the outer end of the lattice truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Glazer Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Raymond
  • Patent number: 6817495
    Abstract: A portable tool box, including a container, an electrically operated air compressor, a vent for providing an ample supply of air, a pneumatic tool for dispensing dense materials, a pneumatic hose, and an electrical connection box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Mi-Ok Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Robin William Luck
  • Patent number: 6811056
    Abstract: Device designed to supply water to aircraft galleys. The device operates simply, autonomously and independently and is provided with a simple structure. The device comprises a system which supplies a quantity of pressurized water from bladder tank of a container, consisting of a receptacle and a cover, and which recovers an equivalent or greater quantity of contaminated water in bladder tank of the same container. In this way, there is no longer an outflow of water. The device requires no electrical or pneumatic pump. The pressure in the water circuit is generated by the spring which is compressed in the container when bladder tank is being filled with drinking water and which acts on the piston, which in turn compresses the bladder tank. The water circuits are reduced to a minimum. The device is installed in a pressurized area and eliminates all frost-related risks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: André Gabes
  • Publication number: 20040140327
    Abstract: A readily portable tank type pressurized working fluid dispenser is provided. The tank dispenser contains an internal membrane as separator that functions to isolate the working fluid to be dispensed from the pressurizing delivery fluid, e.g., compressed air, that vents the servicing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Michael D. Osborne, Richard M. Nallenweg
  • Publication number: 20040104253
    Abstract: The present invention concerns embodiments of a portable fluid-transporting system for mounting on a land-driven vehicle, such as a loader, and methods for their use. In an illustrated embodiment, a fluid-transporting device includes at least one fluid container, or tank, that is mountable to and completely removable from a vehicle. The container is configured to be carried by the vehicle such that at least a portion of the container is supported in front of the forward end of the vehicle. In particular embodiments, the container is generally U-shaped and includes a forward-container portion and first and second side-container portions extending from respective ends of the forward-container portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen P. Bieker
  • Patent number: 6739486
    Abstract: A dispenser is provided for holding and dispensing a fill material into a divot hole on a golf course. The dispenser has a container, a spout releasably attached to an end of the container and dispersing means for dispersing the fill material within an interior of the dispenser. A holder for dispenser is provided with protrusions that engage the dispenser in a manner where the dispenser is spaced the holder. The holder is provided with a universal mounting surface that permits attaching the holder to a golf car in a variety of positions. A mounting plate for the holder and brackets are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Covered Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Winkler
  • Publication number: 20040065699
    Abstract: A bulk dispenser, including a frame including legs interconnected with a front rail, rear rail, a right side rail and a left side rail, the rear rail joined to an alignment wedge and at least one back lock down lip; a trolley joined to material moving device and joined to the frame, the trolley being slidably along the length of the front rail; a box selectively positioned on the frame, the box including sides defining an upper opening and a lower opening; and a chute joined to the frame and adapted to be selectively connected to the box, the chute being selectively joined to the trolley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Schoer, Eldo R. Schoer, Bradley L. Schoer
  • Publication number: 20040050862
    Abstract: An unloading system includes a transport for flowable product and an unloading assembly for enabling the flowable product to be removed from the transport without requiring personnel to crawl under the transport in order to connect or disconnect the transport and the unloading assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey Keith Heiberger
  • Patent number: 6698774
    Abstract: The invention relates to a parallel spacing guide that when attached to a hand-held marking device (spray gun), it enables the user to mark an accurate and consistent extended line one to four feet from a curb, wall, or other vertical surface; and one to four feet from a line or score mark along the ground in cases where a vertical surface is temporarily absent. This is achieved by having the parallel spacing guide soundly attached to a hand-held marking device. While holding the parallel spacing guide in one hand by the embodied handle and the attached marking device by it's handle in the other hand, the user pushes the invention along the street or highway with the end of the parallel spacing guide butted against the curb or wall while simultaneously using the marking device to mark the line by discharging paint or chalk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: James Alvin Duncan
  • Patent number: 6695181
    Abstract: A generally wedge-shaped mud box with a bottom wall has a mud outlet orifice through which mud will flow. An edge of the wedge-shaped box has a rectangularly shaped cover rotatably attached so as to be rotatable between an filling position and an operating position. A releasable biasing structure biases the cover toward a bottom wall of the box so as to force mud contained in the box toward the outlet orifice. A mud gun, including a hollow body with an inlet and an outlet orifice, is releasable attached to the outlet orifice of the box. When air under pressure is introduced into an air inlet of the gun, mud entering through the inlet orifice is forced out through the outlet orifice of the gun. A nozzle chassis is affixed to the gun with a plurality of different nozzles movably attached thereto, and each nozzle is movable between a stored and an aligned position so that only one nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is aligned with the outlet orifice of the gun at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventors: David F. Kreitzer, Dan B. Pool, Toby Edwards
  • Patent number: 6679284
    Abstract: A telescopic boom-mounted concrete pump is provided wherein a telescoping boom assembly is pivotally and rotatably mounted on the platform of the truck. The boom assembly includes inner, intermediate and outer boom members. A first concrete conduit which is in fluid communication with a source of pressurized concrete is mounted at one side of the inner boom member for movement therewith. A normally U-shaped flexible concrete hose has its inlet end thereof connected to the discharge end of the first concrete conduit. A rigid concrete conduit has its inlet end connected to the discharge end of the flexible concrete hose. A jib boom member in the form of a concrete discharge conduit is pivotally and rotatably connected to the outer end of the outer boom member and is in fluid communication with the rigid concrete conduit. The jib boom member may be removed from the outer end of the outer boom member and replaced with an aerial platform. A winch and sleeve is also mounted on the boom assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Glazer Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Raymond
  • Patent number: 6672481
    Abstract: A beverage dispenser for providing a flow of carbonated water from a pressurized source of gas and a source of water. The dispenser may include a pump. The pump may be driven by the gas from the gas source to pump the water from the water source. The pump also may include a water outlet and a gas outlet. A connector may be in communication with the water outlet and the gas outlet so as to combine the gas and the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventor: Lawrence B. Ziesel
  • Publication number: 20030234265
    Abstract: A portable fluid dispensing device suitable for convenient delivery of potable water. The portable fluid dispensing device includes a faucet and sink that can be conveniently located in close proximity to an individual located in a bed or chair. The sink is rotatable within a plane, and can be adjusted to a selected vertical height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Todd A. Peck
  • Patent number: RE39249
    Abstract: A delivery vehicle for delivering liquids to a storage location and a liquid delivery control system therefor. The apparatus comprises manual and remote actuation of a clutch controller for engaging and disengaging a clutch of the vehicle, remote and manual actuation of a throttle controller for opening and closing a throttle of the vehicle, actuation of a power take-off controller for engaging and disengaging a power take-off on the vehicle, and actuation of a valve controller for opening and closing an internal flow valve in a cargo tank on the vehicle. The apparatus also may include actuation of a reel controller for unwinding a liquid delivery hose from a reel and rewinding the hose on the reel. A method of delivering a liquid to a storage location is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Clarence J. Link, Jr.