Abstract: A device for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod on the housing configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, a shaft connected to the housing, and a linkage to reverse a triggering force so that the actuator pushes against the overcap. Attachments can be provided in front of the sprayer nozzle, such as a shroud to limit back spray, a rake to disturb soil prior to treatment, a tapered director to focus spray in corners, or a fan shaped outlet to provide a wide spray.

Abstract: A fuel conduction system is provided for conducting fuel between a fuel source and a fuel consuming device which are either integrated as a single unit or apart as separate units. The system generally comprises concentric supply and return tubes for connection between the fuel source and the pump of a consuming device. A valve is positioned in series with the supply line which prevents siphoning of the contents of the supply line if it is damaged. Anti-siphoning and flashback arrest measures are also provided on the return line. In one embodiment, the fuel conduction system may be used on a portable fuel storage devices for refueling various consuming devices. In another embodiment, the fuel conduction system may be used on a fuel consuming device, between the pump and fuel storage container thereon, so that the fuel storage container may be selectively separated from the device in a safe manner.

Abstract: A portable levee system including a substantially U-shaped lower frame having a hopper truss extending from said lower frame, a hopper support frame slidably connected to vertical hopper support members depending from the hopper truss. A hopper is positioned in the hopper support frame and a bag rail depends from the hopper support frame and beneath the hopper. The hopper frame may be adjustable manually by rack and pinion, by a hydraulic system, or by other mechanical means. The bag rail may have a plurality of bag guides disposed therein for quickly and easily positioning a levee bag beneath the hopper.

Abstract: A liquid delivery system for a marine vessel or a road vehicle is provided which comprises a flexible bladder for housing a liquid, a portable pump, a protective housing for the pump, a pump switch and conduits for connecting the bladder, the pump and a container for liquid or the vessel or vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-additive injection system for injecting required amounts of different additives to flowing fuel in a fuel line (6) comprises a number of additive injection sub-systems (1, 2, 3 and 4). Each sub-system includes a source of additive (7), a pump (13) to deliver additive from the source (7) to the fuel line (6), and an additive meter (21) to measure an amount of the additive being delivered to the fuel line (6) by the pump (13). The multi-additive injection system further includes a meter to measure the amount of fuel flowing through the fuel line (6) and a control device such as a computer to control the pump (13) of each sub-system to adjust the amount of additive being delivered by each pump, should the amount metered by the meters (21) deviate.

Abstract: According to a disclosed embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for converting the load compartment of a vehicle into a tank for carrying liquids comprises a removable cover assembly configured to cover an upper opening of the load compartment. A pump, which can be mounted to the cover assembly, is provided for pumping liquid from the load compartment. The outlet of the pump may be fluidly connected to a discharge conduit, which may be coupled to the cover assembly. The discharge conduit desirably extends at least partially inside the cover assembly. An opening may be defined in the cover assembly for introducing liquid into the load compartment.

Abstract: A safety container, specifically for transporting, storing, and dispensing metallo-organic substances which is sealingly closed by a lid at the upper side wherein the lid has a closable feed port and two pipe line portions are adapted to be selectively connected to the interior of the container by means of a valve assembly, wherein a valve block is adapted to be attached to the lid via a bolted joint such that two openings of the valve block are aligned with lid openings and are in a sealed communication with each other, and that the valve block has two valve members adapted to be actuated from outside via a controller which selectively connect one each of the pipe line portions sealingly mounted on the valve block to an associated lid opening.

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.

Abstract: A mobile fluid dispenser is provided for dispensing fluids. The mobile fluid dispenser comprises a body defining a tank, a pump mounted to the body, and wheels mounted to the body. The body comprises a tank. The wheels are configured such that the mobile fluid dispenser can be rolled on flat surfaces without being tipped from an upright position. The pump may be either electrically powered or air powered, and may be reversible to allow the tank to be filled with fluid from a remote supply source. The tank may also be filled through a fill opening formed in the body or through quick coupler.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning head, a housing connected to the cleaning head and configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, and a pivot link pivotally attached to the housing about a pivot point. The pivot point is positioned to allow contact between the actuator rod and the pivot link. In addition, a shaft assembly including a core is slidably disposed within the shaft assembly, with the slidable core being adapted to rotate the pivot link about the pivot point, and a handle is attached to the shaft assembly including a trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism is adapted to move the slidable core toward the housing, which then pivots the pivot link, ultimately bringing the actuator rod into contact with the cap and causing a dispensing of contents of the canister.

Abstract: An automated tanker unloading system has a plurality of electronically controlled valves to control gas pressure within a tanker trailer and to control the delivery of product. A plurality of electronic gas pressure transducers sense internal gas pressure within individual hoppers of the trailer and sense internal gas pressures within a hot hose and a product hose and convert the sensed gas pressure into an electronic signal. A plurality of pressure carrying pipes transmit positive and negative pressures between the valves and the hoppers and the product hoses and the hot hose. A processor is programmed to analyze electronically inputted data from the transducers and to then send signals to control the valve functions.

Abstract: A golf car-mounted beverage dispenser designed to be used by golf course operators not only as a means for dispensing chilled beverages to its patrons, but also as a advertising medium. The beverage dispenser includes an inner half-cylindrical-shaped housing which is closed at one end and covered with a golf bag-simulating outer cover. Disposed longitudinally inside the housing is a cylindrical or square inner sleeve designed to receive a beverage tank filled with a desired beverage. The inner sleeve has a smaller diameter than the housing thereby creating an intermediate cavity between the housing and the inner sleeve for ice. Attached to the back of the housing is a mounting bracket for selectively attaching the housing to the support surface on a standard gas or electric powered golf car. Mounted on the sides of the housing is a second tank holding bracket used to hold a pressurized CO2 tank.

Abstract: A mobile dispensing apparatus for dispensing flowable material from a plurality of containers is provided. The apparatus comprises a frame having an upper and lower portion connected with a plurality of supports. A wheeled axle connects to the lower portion of the frame to allow for moving the mobile dispensing apparatus. A plurality of container support frames contained within the upper portion of the frame provide support for containers. The apparatus includes a plurality of tapered bins with an open end connected to the upper portion of the frame for receiving the contents of the containers, and a closed end opposite to the open end located adjacent to the lower portion of the frame. A motor is attached to the frame, and an auger powered by the motor moves the contents of the containers from the closed end of the bins through the auger and out of the mobile dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: An emergency braking system employing viscous or adhesive substances is disclosed for use with a vehicle operated on a road surface. The braking system produces at the rear wheels of a moving vehicle a molten substance that will effectively increase the coefficient of friction at the interface of tire and road. A coolant may also be supplied to cool the molten substance and further increase the coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A housing for a fluid transfer machine includes a base and a pedestal extending outward from the base in a substantially vertical orientation and terminating in a platform. The base has a perimeter defined by a n edge, and the pedestal is offset inward from the edge to provide a n open space beneath the platform between an underside of the platform and a topside of the base member. This space stores at least one container for a fluid. A cover is mounted to move between an open position where the platform is exposed and a closed position where the platform is covered.

Abstract: A motor truck has a frame supporting an enclosed housing having two compartments accommodating a fuel tank, an oil tank in one compartment and a container for sand in the other compartment for servicing a rail locomotive located at a remote location or rail yard. Pumps mounted located in the one compartment move the fuel, oil, and water from the tanks through hoses to tanks on the locomotive. Air flowing from an air compressor moves sand from the sand container into a sand hopper on the locomotive.

Abstract: A catalyst loading system for utilizing catalyst from a bulk supply located adjacent but not on the upper tube sheet of a catalytic reactor and for mechanized measuring of multiple identical quantities of catalyst and for mechanized loading of catalyst pellets into the reaction tubes of the reactor to achieve even drop rate, compaction and outage of the reaction tubes. From the bulk supply, multi-compartment catalyst charging hoppers are individually filled in rapid and accurately measured fashion by mechanized filling equipment having a predetermined sequence of operation that ensures accuracy of volumetric catalyst measurement. The charging hoppers are used for delivery of measured volumes of catalyst of a reactor tube loading mechanism which may take the form of a mobile cart framework being selectively positionable relative to the upper tube sheet and reaction tubes of a catalytic reactor to be charged with catalyst pellets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable device for metering and delivering a desired weight of a cohesive particulate solid material such as pigmentary titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A bag filler attachment for a sander for quickly and conveniently filling large number of bags. The bag filler attachment for a sander includes a hopper member having a top end, bottom portion, top portion which is tapered from the top end to the bottom portion, a flange member securely attached along a rim of the hopper member at the top end thereof and being attachable to a dispensing member on a sander; and also includes a bag holding member which includes an elongate member being securely attached to the bottom portion and being horizontally disposed and having a pair laterally-extending grooves extending about the circumference of the elongate member near the ends thereof and being adapted to hold one end of a bag during the filling thereof.

Abstract: An improved aboveground system for storing a combustible fluid such as gasoline includes a storage tank that is constructed and arranged to store a combustible fluid such as gasoline and an outer tank to provide secondary containment. An interstitial space is defined between the outer tank and the storage tank. A pipe for communicating with the storage tank extends through the wall of the storage tank, into the interstitial space and through the interstitial space for a distance so as to extend substantially parallel to at least one of the walls of the outer tank and the storage tank, and then through the wall of the outer tank, whereby fluid may be supplied to or withdrawn from the storage tank. Advantageously, access structure is provided for gaining access through the wall of the outer tank to the portion of the pipe that extends through the interstitial space for a distance so as to extend substantially parallel to at least one of the walls of the outer tank and the storage tank.

Abstract: A tailgate for an automotive vehicle which defines an insulated liquid storage tank which includes a closeable inlet opening and a dispensing nozzle.

Abstract: A pressurized cycling water spraying apparatus adapted to be mounted on a cycling device having at least one rotating wheel. The apparatus includes a reservoir having an interior adapted to contain a fluid, an electric generator adapted to generate electric power from the rotation of the wheel, and an electric pump powered by the electric generator and adapted to pressurize the interior of the reservoir by a flow of air from the pump through an air tube and into the reservoir. Pressurized fluid is conveyed from the reservoir through a first tube to a fluid valve adapted to block or pass the pressurized fluid. With the valve in an open position, fluid is further conveyed through a second fluid tube to a spray nozzle adapted to provide a stream of fluid to the rider of the cycling device.

Abstract: An agricultural particulate material delivery system for delivering metered agricultural particulate material to a growing medium includes first and second compartments adapted to contain different agricultural particulate materials, a material meter having an interior and a flow switching mechanism between the first and second compartments and the meter. The flow switching mechanism is actuatable between a first position in which the flow switching mechanism supplies material from the first compartment to the interior of the meter, a second position in which the flow switching mechanism supplies material from the second compartment to the interior of the meter and a third position in which the flow switching mechanism stops the supply of material from both the first and second compartments to the interior of the meter.

Abstract: A motor truck has a frame supporting a fuel tank, an oil tank and a water tank along with a container for sand for servicing a rail locomotive located at a remote location or rail yard. Pumps mounted on the frame move the fuel, oil, and water from the tanks through hoses to tanks on the locomotive. A hoist on the truck moves the sand container from the truck to a location adjacent the locomotive to allow sand to flow into a sand hopper on the locomotive.

Abstract: A mobile products applicator includes a monitoring system particularly adaptable for use in selected product management applications, wherein application rates for selected products stored on-board one or more storage devices are measured on-the-go and visually reported to an applicator operator in near real-time. The mobile products applicator provides environmental advantages to all through enhanced resource management by eliminating or significantly reducing ground and/or water contamination.

Abstract: A self-contained oil recovery system is mounted on a portable trailer. The oil recovery system includes an oil recovery tank, an air driven motor for transferring oil from a source to the oil recovery tank after the initial blow down of the oil source into the oil recovery tank, and a hydraulic driven discharge pump for transferring oil from the oil recovery tank to a well site facility. The oil recovery system is capable of transferring oil from the oil source into the oil recovery tank and at the same time transferring oil out of the oil recovery tank to the well site facility, inasmuch as the oil recovery tank is at atmospheric pressure. The air driven is operated by an air motor supplied with air from an air pressure tank maintained under pressure by an air compressure. The air compressor and the hydraulically driven discharge pump are operated by hydraulic motors. The hydraulic motors are operated as part of a hydraulic system including a hydraulic fluid reservoir and hydraulic controls and pumps.

Abstract: A self-contained oil recovery system is mounted on a portable trailer. The oil recovery system includes an oil recovery tank, an air driven motor for transferring oil from a source to the oil recovery tank after the initial blow down of the oil source into the oil recovery tank, and a hydraulic driven discharge pump for transferring oil from the oil recovery tank to a well site facility. The oil recovery system is capable of transferring oil from the oil source into the oil recovery tank and at the same time transferring oil out of the oil recovery tank to the well site facility, inasmuch as the oil recovery tank is at atmospheric pressure. The air driven pump is operated by an air motor supplied with air from an air pressure tank maintained under pressure by an air compressor. The air compressor and the hydraulically driven discharge pump are operated by hydraulic motors. The hydraulic motors are operated as part of a hydraulic system including a hydraulic fluid reservoir and hydraulic controls and pumps.

Abstract: A new and useful meter roller assembly is provided for an agricultural implement for metering material delivery between a meter box and a series of material runs leading to a series of material distributors, the assembly comprising a shaft for mounting for rotation in the box; a series of roller sections for mounting on the shaft, extending across the runs, the roller sections chosen from the group consisting of blank sections or metering sections; and wherein the series of roller sections includes at least one metering sections corresponding to one the run, for securing to the shaft for rotation therewith and comprising at least one fluted segment and at least one blank segment.

Abstract: A drinking system having a pneumatically charged container, a flow regulating manifold cap, a pull-valve, and nozzle. The flow regulating cap allows the pressurized container to deliver liquid with essentially constant flow as the air expands to fill the volume of the container. The nozzle may be mounted on the handlebars of a bicycle, and when the pull-valve is actuated, directs a liquid stream toward the cyclists mouth when on rough terrain, the nozzle may extend from its normal position and be placed between the cyclists teeth or directed at the cyclists mouth using a helmet mounted extension arm.

Abstract: A frame for a portable sprayer having an interlocking joint for securing sections of a frame on opposite sides of a tank. The interlocking joint facilitates attachment and detachment of tanks with respect to the frame, as well as securing a telescopic handle relative to the frame. An extension rib prevents the tank from tipping-over.

Abstract: A catalyst loading system for utilizing catalyst from a bulk supply located adjacent but not on the upper tube sheet of a catalytic reactor and for mechanized measuring of multiple identical quantities of catalyst and for mechanized loading of catalyst pellets into the reaction tubes of the reactor to achieve even drop rate, compaction and outage of the reaction tubes. A pair of electronic vibrators are mounted to the cart framework and provide for support and vibratory movement of a vibratory tray having a catalyst feed hopper adapted to feed catalyst pellets to a plurality of generally parallel catalyst transfer troughs along which catalyst pellets are moved by vibration of the vibratory tray to a plurality of drop tubes. A compartmented hopper is fixed to the vibratory tray and controllably feeds catalyst pellets into respective catalyst transfer troughs.

Abstract: A fluent dispensing apparatus with a timer control valve that controls the amount of fluent material dispensed into the bag or flexible container. The apparatus includes a holding tank filled with fluent material, such as sand. Formed in the tank is at least one hopper having a lower chute. A sliding gate is disposed over the lower opening of the chute which is coupled to a pneumatic arm. Movement of the pneumatic arm is coupled to an adjustable timer so that the sliding gate automatically opens and closes after a pre-determined length of time. By adjusting the timer so that after a pre-selected length of time the sliding gate is opened, the same quantity of sand may be deposited into each bag. By adjusting the timer so that a sliding gate is closed after a selected length of time, the number of bags produced over a specific period of time may be controlled. The hopper is designed for side-filling for easier filling and an optional vibrator is disposed inside the hopper to facilitate the filling process.

Abstract: A mobile vending apparatus for potable water is described. A flat bed truck has both one or more tanks for a large supply of potable water and one or more delivery cabinets for dispensing such water into bottles or other containers provided by consumers.

Abstract: A method of supplying source material in a crystal puller used to grow single crystal semiconductor material. Generally, the method includes receiving a bulk container of the source material at a facility having the crystal puller and configuring the bulk container for gravity feed of the source material from the container. The bulk container is transported to the crystal puller and a predetermined quantity of source material is dispensed directly from the bulk container into the crystal puller. Apparatus and a system for use in supplying source material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for safely and efficiently transporting flammable or combustible solvents is disclosed. A covered trailer contains an empty container for contaminated solvent and a container full of non-contaminated solvent. The trailer moves from point to point removing contaminated solvent from a users drum container and filling the users drum container with fresh solvent. When either the contaminated solvent container is full or the non-contaminated solvent container is empty, the trailer moves to the distributors recovery/disposal facility to discharge the contaminated solvent and replenish the non-contaminated solvent tank for further servicing of users drum containers.

Abstract: A movable marking device including a wheeled chassis on which a plurality of aerosol container discharging mechanisms may be selectively mounted in provided. Each of the aerosol container discharging mechanisms is adapted to allow for the remote discharge of an aerosol container filled with a marking composition. Through the selective mounting of the discharging mechanisms one or more marks of one or more colors may be selectively applied to a surface during a single pass. The discharging mechanisms may be also mounted on the chassis such that a mark may be applied on a generally vertical surface adjacent to the surface over which the marking device is traversing.

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

Abstract: A fuel tank for a trailer including a tank that is adapted for securement to an underside of a trailer. The tank has a generally trapezoidal configuration with a top face and a bottom face. The top face has recesses formed therein for receiving cross members of the trailer therein. The top face has a filling port in communication with an interior of the tank. A dispensing nozzle is in communication with a fuel pump disposed within the interior of the tank. A deflector shield is secured to the underside of the trailer forwardly of the tank. The shield is dimensioned for covering a forward portion of the tank.

Abstract: A mud texture system has a cart with a mud tank assembly, a mud pump, a water tank and a water pump. The mud tank assembly includes a mud tank and, in one version, a manual piston assembly. The piston assembly slides against the wall of the mud tank to scrape the mud downward into the mud pump. The mud pump supplies pressurized mud into a hose for dispensing with an applicator. The water pump pumps water from the water tank to rinse out the hose, applicator, mud tank and other tools. In another version, the mud tank assembly has motor which drives a vertical shaft in the mud tank. The shaft drives a set of mixing paddles in the mud tank to mix and force mud to the mud pump. The mud pump continuously supplies pressurized mud to a mud hose and applicator where the level of mud flow is controlled.

Abstract: A portable liquid dispenser apparatus has an insulated liquid container having a plurality of flexible dispensing tubes extending from the container. Each of the plurality of flexible dispensing tubes has a nozzle and valve on the end thereof for selectively dispensing liquid from the container. A wheeled container cart has two container supports thereon and has the liquid container removably mounted in a raised position for gravity dispensing of the liquid from the container to one or more individuals through each of the flexible tubes. The wheeled container cart can include a pair supporting surfaces for supporting two liquid containers. The insulated liquid container can have a generally rigid manifold attached to the outside of the container and connected to the inside of the container for receiving the liquid from the inside of the container and dispensing the liquid from the plurality of flexible tubes connected to the manifold.

Abstract: A road tanker for carrying two or more separate cryogenic liquids in which the inner tank of the vacuum insulated system is divided by a sheet of material of similar thermal expansion properties to those of the tank. This allows the cryogenic liquids to equilibrate in temperature. Also provided, external or internal to the tank, is a variable inline mixing system so that the appropriate mixture of cryogenic liquids can be dispensed upon delivery.

Abstract: A self-contained portable beverage dispensing system is provided which includes a housing having an interior space. A first cooling well is defined in the interior space of the housing for pre-cooling of a beverage within a beverage container, and a second cooling well is defined in the interior space of the housing for cooling the beverage after it leaves the beverage container. A tank mounting structure is disposed within the interior space of the housing for holding a propellant gas-supply tank, which is used to pressurize the beverage container. The system is thus self-contained, and the two separate cooling wells enhance the cooling of the beverage that is being dispensed.

Abstract: A plastic product tank for containing product under pressure has a lower funnel portion including a product outlet and an upper container portion having a product-containing capacity substantially greater than the lower funnel portion. The lower funnel portion and upper container portion are in substantially gas-tight communication with each other and the upper container portion of the tank includes side walls formed by a plurality of substantially planar surfaces adjacent to each other. Each interior angle between adjacent side walls of the upper container portion is greater than ninety degrees.

Abstract: A portable fuel dispensing system which eliminates the need for underground storage tanks that are subject to leaks resulting in contamination of the stored fuel, soil and ground water creating costly environmental hazards. A semi-tractor trailer supported fuel receptacle has a plurality of metered fuel dispensers along the sides thereof allowing several customers to park along side the trailer and fuel their vehicles. The trailer may be taken to a central location for filling and then transported to a convenient retail location for dispensing the fuel to customers' vehicles. When empty, the trailer is returned to the central location for refuelling. During this return trip, the tank may be connected to a fuel/air inlet of the tractor so fuel vapor remaining in the tank may be burned rather than escaping into the atmosphere. The system is a completely closed system with no venting of fumes into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A mobile products applicator includes a monitoring system particularly adaptable for use in selected product management applications, wherein application rates for selected products stored on-board one or more storage devices are measured on-the-go and visually reported to an applicator operator in near real-time. The mobile products applicator provides environmental advantages to all through enhanced resource management by eliminating or significantly reducing ground and/or water contamination.

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.

Abstract: An automated marine refueling facility for effecting marine fueling transactions includes a buoyant platform that is adapted to float above a water level in a body of water such as a lake and a storage tank that is mounted to said platform for storing a quantity of fuel. A pumping system is provided for permitting a customer to refuel a boat from fuel that is extracted from said storage tank. The pumping system is grounded so as to avoid electrical discharges. This facility is advantageous in that it permits a fueling transaction to be performed without an excess of unprotected piping between the storage tank and the boat, thereby reducing the potential for accidents and marine pollution.

Abstract: A sealant melter incorporates a sealant block feed assembly that reduces the labor required to feed sealant blocks to the sealant tank of the melter and that reduces or even eliminates the risk that hot liquid sealant will splash out of the sealant tank when sealant blocks are fed into it. The sealant block feed assembly preferably includes a top-fed splash box and a conveyor assembly for feeding sealant blocks to the splash box from a towing/storage vehicle or the like. The splash box incorporates internal guards in the form of counterbalanced flaps that prevent hot liquid sealant from splashing out of the splash box when the sealant blocks are fed into it from above. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor that is selectively controllable, either from the towing/storage vehicle or from curbside, to receive sealant blocks and to selectively feed the received sealant blocks to the splash box.

Abstract: A mobile asphalt dispenser for applying strips of asphalt having prescribed widths to a roof. The dispenser has a frame including an asphalt container for holding the asphalt. At least one wheel is rotatably mounted on the frame. A valve assembly is provided in fluid communication with the asphalt container and is operable to control flow of the asphalt from the container to the roof. The dispenser has a valve assembly selectively positionable into at least three prescribed positions, each of the prescribed positions corresponding to a respective one of the prescribed widths of the asphalt strips. In addition to or as an alternative to the valve assembly, the dispenser may include a side dispensing arm for applying asphalt to a cant of the roof. Preferably, the dispenser is provided with a swivellable wheel.

Abstract: A drywall mud storage and distribution system which includes in a preferred embodiment, a mud container and pump mounted on a portable frame, a flexible mud conduit connecting the pump to a portable pressure tank for dispensing drywall mud to the pressure tank, and a second conduit leading from the pressure tank for dispensing the drywall mud through a pressure-sensitive valve, typically to a trigger-operated tape and mud dispensing device. An additional conduit fitted with a handle-operated valve leads from the pressure tank to supply drywall mud to a mud dispensing tray. The system is capable of automatically filling the pressure tank with drywall mud from the mud container by operation of the pump when a preselected pressure is reached in the pressure tank, and drywall mud of selected consistency is supplied in selected quantities on demand, to either the tape and mud dispensing device or the mud dispensing tray or both.