Abstract: Contiguous puncturable containers of water and ethylene oxide are provided as a unitary device to provide successive introduction and vaporization into a chamber in which there are contained objects to be sterilized. The containers comprising the unitary structure are opened in succession to provide necessary humidity followed by the introduction of ethylene oxide gas, where both substances are necessary for accomplishing effective sterilization.

Abstract: A disposable oil can having displacable tab portions on the top and bottom lids, with a connecting rod lodged between the tabs. According to this arrangement, the oil can can be opened manually by pressing downwardly on the upper tab portion to cause the lower tab portion to open for drainage directly into the crankcase of an automobile without utilizing a pour spout. In an alternate embodiment, the upper pre-scored tab portion opens upwardly, and the lower pre-scored tab portion opens downwardly. A pivot bar is attached to the lower tab portion and is coupled to the upper tab portion so that upward movement of the upper tab causes downward rotation of the lower tab portion.

Abstract: A housing for a pressurized syrup package which includes a main body portion constructed of material impervious to carbon dioxide. A cap is provided for the housing and extends over an open top of the main body portion. Piercing pins are carried by the cap for penetrating the top wall of the syrup package when the cap is positioned thereon to provide communication between a source of carbon dioxide and a receiver for syrup removed from the package. A conduit extends between the source of carbon dioxide and a respective piercing pin. A valve is positioned in the conduit for closing off the source of carbon dioxide automatically upon removal of the cap from the main body portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening a fluid-filled container and pouring the fluid therefrom being comprised of a circular member with an inner and outer surface with an elongated rim therearound, the circular member being placed over the fluid container; a plurality of container-piercing blades disposed on the inner surface of the member; an opening through the circular member cooperable with one of the container-piercing blade; and a flexible tubular funnel attached at one end thereof around the opening, the funnel being of sufficient rigidity to not bend under the weight of the apparatus and the fluid-filled container thereby supporting the apparatus and the container at any desired angle while fluid is being poured therefrom.

Abstract: A spear head access mechanism in a liquid development system wherein a machine mounted manifold, bearing a flow-through spear head connects the developer delivery system to a storage bottle. The bottle has a self sealing closure through which the spear head is forced and is encircled in an air tight manner when the bottle is pushed into operational position. A suction tube within the bottle is entered by the spear head. Upon removal of the bottle from the machine the self sealing closure forms a liquid tight seal preventing spillage of any remaining contents.

Abstract: A device for withdrawing liquid from a paper container having the upper wall provided with a fin-shaped projection, comprising a groove portion adapted to be engaged with the fin-shaped projection of the paper container and at least one hollow body formed on one side of the groove portion, said hollow body having a sharp edge portion which is inserted through the paper wall into the container and an open head for withdrawing the liquid housed in the paper container.

Abstract: A container and dispenser-cutter unit combination for containing and holding therein at least one or more flexible form-fill-seal plastic pouches adapted to contain commodities such as fluids, granules and the like, in which a container has a dispenser-cutter unit forming a closure lid for the opened end of the container and is adapted to contain and hold a detachable flexible form-fill-seal plastic pouch. An externally threaded spout forms an integral part of the closure lid and projects outwardly therefrom and is adapted to be engaged by a screw-cap. The cutter unit is formed of a circular knife made integral with the underside of the closure lid and projects inwardly therefrom and is located within the orbit of the spout and has its lower portion terminating into a pouch cutting edge.

Abstract: A fluid-solid mixing and dispensing apparatus primarily intended for use in the application of pesticide dust. The apparatus comprises a blower and a removable, disposable pesticide dust cartridge attachable to the blower in fluid-communicating relation to at least a portion of the blower's fluid flow stream. A volume control is provided so as to regulate the quantity of fluid flowing through the cartridge, thereby regulating the quantity of pesticide dust actually dispensed.

Abstract: A can opening device with a built-in pouring spout that can be affixed to a can of engine oil for use in transferring oil from the can and is equipped with a punch that can be manually operated to open an air vent in the wall of the can. The device has a cutter of conventional type for cutting a pour hole in the top of the can, a conventional guide of the sort that rides against the side of the can to guide the cutter in its cutting operation, and a pouring spout shaped to serve as a handle for use in forcing the cutter through the can top. The punch is pivotally mounted on a metallic arm that is secured to the pouring spout, which arm is bent to extend diametrically across the top of a can to which the device is attached, from the pour hole formed by the cutter, then down the opposite side of the can to a point near its bottom end.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed container formed of a pliable material and which contains therein a substance capable of being ejected from within the container by application of a pressure force on the walls of the container. A band formed of a suitable material is mounted on the container at the discharge or exit end of the container, the band having a sharpened prong which is normally out of contact with one wall of the container, but which will engage with the wall of the container when pressure is applied on the walls of the container to thus cause container walls to expand and to force one of the walls into engagement with the sharpened prong to thus effect a puncturing of the wall to form an opening through which the contents of the container may be expelled.

Abstract: A dispenser of the type using a threaded rod with a turning knob is applied to a disposable cartridge and plunger. The cartridge plunger has a threaded central sleeve that is sealed closed, and the threaded rod, knob, and an anchorage adapter are separate from the cartridge until dispensing is to begin. Then the rod is threaded through the sleeve to puncture the seal and advance through the material to bring the anchorage adapter adjacent the rear end of the cartridge. The anchorage adapter is then releasably secured to the rear end of the cartridge, and the rod turned in the opposite direction to advance the plunger for dispensing material. The plunger can be backed up to stop drool if dispensing is interrupted, and the rod, knob, and adapter can be removed and reused after dispensing is completed.

Abstract: A device, comprising a detachably connected mouthpiece and body, for powdered substances contained in a capsule which is longitudinally inserted into the cylindrical bore of a pivotably mounted carrier member for pivoting into a transversly disposed recess in the body of the device. A pair of cutting blades is fixedly attached to the body at opposite ends of the recess for severing the ends of the capsule during the pivoting movement. A bore in the mouthpiece and body coincides with the bore of the carrier member and with holes in the blades so that air can be drawn longitudinally through the severed capsule for inhalation or insuffation.