Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus including: a container that receives urine; and a urine amount measuring device that measures the weight of the urine received by the container; wherein the urine amount measuring device has: a mounting plate, which is a plate on which the container is mounted; a measuring portion that measures the weight of the container mounted on the mounting plate multiple times at given time intervals; and an output portion that outputs a result of the measurement performed by the measuring portion, and the apparatus has a fixing structure that is situated in at least a bottom portion of the container and a mounting face of the mounting plate and that detachably fixes the container on the mounting plate.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a portable measuring vessel with a removably attached digital measuring device. The digital measuring device includes one or more load cells, one or more processors, an input unit, and an output unit. Preferably the input unit is one or more finger-actuatable switches and the output unit is a visual display, such as an LCD. The processor is connected to the input, output, load cell and power source, thereby making a convenient, portable and easily used product.

Abstract: My invention “The Measuring Stix” is approximately 5.5 inches in length. It is a 4-in-1 Two Headed/Sided Teaspoon “Measuring Stix”. One head/side of the “Measuring Stix” is a ¼ teaspoon measurement and the other head/side is a uniquely positioned ? teaspoon measurement inside of the ½ teaspoon measurement. There is a lip inside to show the ? teaspoon measurement. Two (2) ½ teaspoon measurements make one (1) full teaspoon. This product measures all four (4) teaspoon measurements (¼, ?, ½, 1) in one unique convenient design. These same basic design and principals apply to the matching larger sized tablespoon version. The body will have printed indicia; the printed indicia could include advertising and/or data. This product is made out of food grade plastic. “The Measuring Stick” could also be made out of any kind of metal including cooper, aluminum, steel, bronze, and any/all other metals and metal blends.

Abstract: A jigger system for measuring and dispensing accurate volumes of fluid, the system comprising a first jigger having a base and one or more walls extending upwardly from the base to define an interior cavity, the interior cavity being divided into two or more segments and being open at the top.

Abstract: A food measuring tool comprising of a plurality of hollow right cylinders. A set of free standing measuring cylinders each one comprising of a single piece of solid, flexible or non flexible material. A set of measuring cylinders each one to be used for measuring a multitude of food products. A set of measuring cylinders to be used as an accurate measuring tool to determine the correct portion sizes for food according to the recommendations of the United States Food and Drug Administration and the American Diabetes Association.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for monitoring manufacturing equipment and, more particularly, for monitoring manufacturing equipment in a semiconductor fabrication facility using existing tool elements. The method includes operating a tool working at an operating mode such that at least one of its control parameters is outside of a normal operating range, and measuring the at least on of the control parameters of the tool working at the operating mode outside of the normal operating range. The method further includes detecting a change to a condition of the tool based on the measuring of the at least one control parameter.

Abstract: A special measuring bottle for measuring volume of solid includes a bottle body and a lid body. The bottle body is filled with a liquid and has an accommodating cavity to be accommodated with a sample solid and a reading cavity communicating with the accommodating cavity. The size of the inner edge of the accommodating cavity is larger than that of the reading cavity. Meanwhile, the accommodating cavity is formed an opening, and the reading cavity is arranged a plurality of graduations available for reading the level position of liquid. The lid body is sealed at the opening just like a shroud. Thereby, when the volume of a solid is measured by the displacing method, the accuracy of measurement by the special measuring bottle is higher than that by a common graduate of close volume, and by the special measuring bottle the specific weight of the sample solid can be less than that of the adapted liquid.

Abstract: Leakage past the sliding dam structure in an adjustable measuring spoon or scoop is stopped by extending an edge-mounted seal into the space between the dam structure and the side flange of the slider to which the dam structure is attached, or by providing thin, flexible curved edges to the dam structure to increase the area of sealing contact with the inside walls of the bowl in which the dam structure slides. Increased surface contact is provided due to the angle that the dam edges make with the inner bowl surface areas.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for a foldable container adapted to measure a volume of liquid. The container comprises a box and a bag. The bag is preferably a substantially transparent plastic bag that lines an interior of the box. The box is convertible between a substantially flat configuration and a stable, volume-defining configuration. In one embodiment the box is a substantially transparent plastic box. In another embodiment the box is a paperboard or opaque plastic box having a window comprised of a substantially transparent material. One or more graduations are provided to indicate the volume of liquid in the container when the box is in the volume-defining configuration.

Abstract: A measuring container includes first and second vessels each having a base and upwardly extending sidewalls defining an interior space. The first and second vessels are selectively connectable to one another at the base so that one may serve as a platform for the other, and are removable so that one may nest inside the other. Volumetric markings are incorporated onto an inclined sidewall of one or both vessels.

Abstract: A food measuring tool comprising of a plurality of hollow right cylinders. A set of free standing measuring cylinders each one comprising of a single piece of solid, flexible or non flexible material. A set of measuring cylinders each one to be used for measuring a multitude of food products. A set of measuring cylinders to be used as an accurate measuring tool to determine the correct portion sizes for food according to the recommendations of the United States Food and Drug Administration and the American Diabetes Association.

Abstract: A measuring cup being nestable within another measuring cup is provided. Each nestable measuring cups includes a cup portion and a handle extending from the cup portion. The handle of one measuring cup is receivable within a channel formed in the handle of the other measuring cup. The measuring cups can be sized to receive different volumes of material, and smaller measuring cups can be disposed within the larger measuring cups in a stacked, nestable manner.

Abstract: A measuring container is provided. The measuring container has a removable handle having a proximal end and a distal end and a vessel portion having a predetermined volume. A first magnet is disposed on either the proximal end of the removable handle or the vessel portion. The first magnet removably couples the removable handle to the vessel portion.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a portable measuring vessel with a removably attached digital measuring device. The digital measuring device includes one or more load cells, one or more processors, an input unit, and an output unit. Preferably the input unit is one or more finger-actuatable switches and the output unit is a visual display, such as an LCD. The processor is connected to the input, output, load cell and power source, thereby making a convenient, portable and easily used product.

Abstract: A measuring device for use with at least one measuring cup comprised of: a microprocessor, an ultrasonic transmitter, and an ultrasonic sensor, all positioned on a printed circuit board housing, all of which are contained within a housing, and a display screen on the housing. The transmitter emits a signal (e.g. an ultrasonic pulse that reflects off of the top surface of a liquid contained in the measuring cup,) and the ultrasonic sensor detects the reflected ultrasonic pulse. The microprocessor calculates the precise volume of liquid within the measuring cup and displays the volume on the display screen. The measuring device can alternately be programmed to emit an alert when a predetermined volume is reached. The measuring device and measuring cup unit can also be used with solids and/or slurries.

Abstract: A utensil and method for collecting measuring and pouring powders and fluids, the utensil is made as a single unit including a collection container, holding handle containing a tube which has one opening in the wall of the collection container and a discharge opening at the end of the handle. The method includes collecting the substance into the collection container, moving the utensil to the place of dispersal, and pouring the collected substance through the discharge opening.

Abstract: A jigger system for measuring and dispensing accurate volumes of fluid, the system comprising a first jigger having a base and one or more walls extending upwardly from the base to define an interior cavity, the interior cavity being divided into two or more segments and being open at the top.

Abstract: A pouring vessel is provided that includes a body having a bottom, a sidewall extending from the bottom, and an opening substantially opposite the bottom, the opening being defined by the sidewall. The pouring vessel also includes a handle connected to the body adjacent the opening. The handle includes a free end distal from the body and a through hole located adjacent the sidewall for receiving an elongated member while hanging from a display.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portion-taker device for taking a substance, the device including at least one measuring scoop, which scoop comprises: a frame; and a flap mounted to pivot relative to the frame and co-operating with it to define, in a first position, the bottom of a cavity that it used for taking the substance; the frame being arranged in such a manner as to enable a user to exert thrust on the flap on its side opposite from the cavity so as to reduce the volume thereof until the flap reaches a second position in which the volume of the cavity is substantially zero.

Abstract: A scoop for measuring and dispensing powdered or granular material has at least one projection, such as a fin, multiple intersecting fins, or a spike, which enable the scoop to be “parked” in the surface of a powdered or granular food product without the handle of the scoop coming in contact with the product. The projection is preferably molded unitary with the scoop and handle. Unless the container is vigorously shaken, dropped, or subjected to extreme accelerative or decelerative forces, the scoop will remain in its parked position until the container is reopened for a further dispensing of the powdered or granular food product. The scoop may be packaged as an assembly in combination with a discardable floating scoop retainer disk, that is placed on the surface of the granular or powdered product, and prevents the scoop from sinking below the surface during shipping and handling.

Abstract: A container (20) to receive liquids to aid in the volumetric measuring and mixing thereof, said container (20) including a hollow body (21); a bottom wall providing a base (22); a first chamber (27) at least partly enclosed by said base (21) and to receive a first liquid; a top (24) via which the first liquid is delivered to said first chamber (27); a second chamber (28), the second chamber (28) being provided to receive a second liquid and being partitioned from the first chamber (27) but communicating therewith to provide for the flow of at least part of said second liquid to said first chamber; graduations (33) associated with said second chamber (28), said graduations (33) extending in a predetermined direction (34), with said second chamber (28) having a cross section transverse of said direction (34); and wherein said first chamber (27) has a cross section generally parallel to said base (22) that is greater than said cross section of said second chamber (27).

Abstract: A cutting board is fitted with a removable cup, preferably adjustable, which is positioned so as to receive cut food particles swept off the board into the cup. A barrier is provided on the board surface to prevent spillage of food which misses the cup. The cup is semi-cylindrical and fits into a recess in the board.

Abstract: A measuring cup includes a wall structure surrounding a holding space to hold contents, an opening exposing the holding space, and a surface pattern provided on the wall structure. The surface pattern includes a plurality of concave patterns superposed on each other. Each concave pattern is vertically concave such that edges therebetween are protruded to form a plurality of first visually observable lines indicative of a first set of predetermined volumes within the holding space.

Abstract: A device for containing or measuring liquids includes a rigid annular portion maintaining the shape of the opening of the cup, secured to a cup portion formed of a flexible material, such as silicone. A movable handle secures to the annular portion which serves a dual function of securing the rigidity of the cup in the open position, and rotating sideways to accommodate storage when in the closed position.

Abstract: A bottomless measuring cup system having a tubular container with a hollow interior and opposite open ends and a plunger having a base adapted to slidingly fit within the hollow interior of the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hand portioner (10) having a handle (12) and a scoop (14), the hand portioner (10) further being provided with a spreading blade (34) extending from said handle (12). The spreading blade (34) is provided to the rear of the scoop (14), which is to say it does not overlie the bowl of the scoop (14), and hence does not impede the operation of the scoop (14). The spreading blade (34) enables a user of the hand portioner (10) to both measure, dispense and spread a portion of a soft food product with a single hand implement.

Abstract: There is provided a unitary measuring scoop for scooping and measuring chopped food material that includes a scoop shell and a measuring insert. The scoop shell includes a back with a leading edge, a first side with a first wing, a second side with a second wing, and a bottom, and together these elements define a holding area where food can be scooped. The measuring insert includes a lower measuring insert and an upper measuring insert which may be of a clear plastic material. Measuring indicia are imprinted on the measuring inserts so that a user can view a level of food in the measuring inserts and judge its quantity against the indicia. Food scooped onto the holding area of the scoop shell is easily drawn into the measuring insert. The scoop shell and measuring insert are shaped such that the measuring insert readily fits into the holding area of the scoop shell, and the measuring insert can be affixed to the scoop shell.

Abstract: Adjustable measuring cups include a housing having a peripheral wall having an open upper end, an outer surface, an inner surface, and a bottom surface. The adjustable measuring cups also include a platform slidably movable within the housing, and an adjustment wheel rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the housing. The platform has an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of connecting rods can be connected to the adjustment wheel, and can also be connected to the lower surface of the platform. The measuring volume of an adjustable measuring cup can be defined by the open upper end, the inner surface of the housing and the upper surface of the platform. The platform slidably moves when the adjustment wheel is rotated, thereby adjusting the measuring volume of the measuring cup.

Abstract: A pouring vessel is provided that includes a body having a bottom, a sidewall extending from the bottom, and an opening substantially opposite the bottom, the opening being defined by the sidewall. The pouring vessel also includes a handle connected to the body adjacent the opening. The handle includes a free end distal from the body and a through hole located adjacent the sidewall for receiving an elongated member while hanging from a display.

Abstract: An automatic remote grease reservoir filling system is provided for mobile machinery which has an installed automatic grease lubrication system. The filling system allows for an indication of low, prior to empty, reservoir quantity status to an operator station of the mobile machinery, which in turn allows for maintenance refill planning to occur in parallel with continued machine operation. An indication of full reservoir status can be made known remotely in the vicinity of a remote fill point, and other points as desired, distanced physically and or visually from the reservoir. Refill operations can be made remotely at the remote fill point which is distanced physically and or visually from the reservoir. Refill of the reservoir will stop automatically when full capacity is reached, prior to spillage. A replenishment flow can be manually shutoff at the fill point even though external supply flow pressure continues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for mixing at least two components, the device comprising a bowl for receiving the components; and a measuring member including at least one mark useful for measuring purposes, the measuring member being releasably fastenable to the bowl.

Abstract: A measuring bowl having an open top and concave body providing a material receiving chamber and having a flat bottom. A handle is attached to the concave body and includes a thumb hole to allow an individual to insert his or her thumb for comfortable and effective support and manipulation of the measuring bowl for receiving and pouring material. A pouring spout is provided on the concave body at a position from the handle. A pedestal is integral with the bottom wall for support of the bowl when not in use.

Abstract: A measuring device is disclosed that includes a plurality of measuring cups connected through a ring. Each measuring cup has a lobed sidewall defining a plurality of lobes of an epicycloidal configuration. Each lobe of smaller cup contacts an inner surface of the sidewall of the larger cup to define a void between the cups that facilitates air to flow between the cups. The flow of air prevents suction between the cups. The epicycloidal configuration defines a plurality of longitudinally raised portions that are adapted to stop an axial inward movement of the next smaller cup and hold next smaller cup in position. The epicycloidal configuration of the sidewall defines a plurality of channels that form a plurality of spouts within the container portion to permit drip-free pouring. The channels facilitate minimum inter-surface contact between the cups to prevent sticking of their surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly comprising: a dispensing device containing at least one product to be dispensed, and a case for holding the dispensing device when the latter is not in use, this case comprising a housing in which the dispensing device is held, this housing having a lower part and an upper part widened relative to the lower part, the case being configured to receive a quantity of liquid which is sufficient for the dispensing device to be able to float in the case at least when the dispensing device is not completely full.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable liquid gauge that allows a person to quickly pour a precise amount of liquid directly into a glass. In an embodiment, the liquid gauge comprises a top, four sides, and a base. The top is connected to the base by the sides, which support the top above the base. The top has a plurality of inward semicircular edges, where each semicircular edge is dimensioned to fit around a portion of a glass. The height of the top is chosen so that, when a glass is placed into one of the semicircular edges, the edge aligns with the meniscus of liquid in the glass when a precise amount of the liquid is poured into the glass.

Abstract: A “portion-smart” graduated container enables a user to accurately measure dietary portions and consume the same from the “portion-smart” container. The graduated container comprises an inner container surface, an outer container surface, a container rim, a container bottom, and a container wall. The inner container surface at the container wall comprises graduated markings and is designed to receive dietary portions intermediate the container rim, container wall, and container bottom. The graduated markings are user-viewable via the container rim for enabling the user to volumetrically measure received dietary portions. The dietary portions are removable from the graduated container during a mealtime and the “portion-smart” graduated container thus enables the user to dole out dietary portions.

Abstract: An adjustable measuring scoop including a movable partition that adjustably rotates on a rotating means such as an axle so as to result in a scoop size that can be selectively determined between a maximum and a minimum by ready manual manipulation of the scoop. The movable partition and rotating means are preferably configured so that the movable partition moves toward and away from the scoop's opening, permitting, e.g., a symmetric frontal contour that may be more effective in scooping from a container. Adjustment of the movable partition may also optionally be effected by means including a manual slide that has a linear and/or relatively short range of motion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved apparatus for measuring and dispensing powdered products. The apparatus includes a cup portion and a funnel-shaped dispenser. The cup holds the powdered material to be measured is sized to contain a desired volume of the powder when filled to its upper edge. The upper edge of the cup has a flat surface to accommodate leveling of the powdered ingredients. The funnel-shaped dispenser serves as a leveler and aids in accurately dispensing the measured powder into a mixing area. The funnel-shaped dispenser thus defines a flat edge at its receiving opening for engaging the upper edge of the cup.

Abstract: A spice storage and dispensing system is configured as a spoon and includes a handle for the storage of spice and a bowl for the measurement and dispensing of spice received from the handle.

Abstract: A sprinkler measuring cup device is provided for use in evaluating sprinkler performance. The device is of a one-piece construction and allows measurement of depth of water applied. The measuring device is shaped to allow a plurality of devices to be staked one on top of the other. The device includes a central cup and peripheral ground piercing legs.

Abstract: A vessel includes a wall structure formed of light-transmitting material and having inner and outer surfaces and defining a cavity with an open upper end for receiving contents having a measurable volume, and a indicia disposed on the outer surface and including reversed characters as to be readable by a user viewing the inner surface and providing a readily observable indication of the volume of the contents of the vessel. The wall structure may have a spout with the indicia disposed either beneath the spout. The wall structure may have a handle, with the indicia being disposed either beneath the handle or opposite the handle. The indicia may include plural spaced sets of indicia, some or all of which sets may include reversed characters. The indicia may be offset from their corresponding liquid surface levels to compensate for refraction.

Abstract: An improved package for pulverulent egg preparations, said package being intended for the preparation of egg-based food products without having to manipulate fresh eggs.

Abstract: An infant drinking cup is described. The infant drinking cup is a first color when at room temperature. When the cup is filled with a cold beverage, the portion of the cup below the fill line changes to a second color. When handled by an infant, those areas below the fill line in contact with the infant's warm hands change color back to the first color. The process is fully reversible, such that the infant drinking cup can change from the cold color to the warm color, and vice versa, repeatedly.

Abstract: A method and device for monitoring and optionally controlling the absolute inventory of a dynamic fluid in a vessel having at least one agitator with a rotatable shaft extending in an essentially horizontal direction, wherein there is a resultant force acting on the agitator in an essentially vertical direction in relation to the shaft and a relationship exists between the absolute inventory and the force acting on the agitator in the essentially vertical direction. The method comprises determining a correlation between the vessel absolute inventory and resultant force, measuring the resultant force, and thereby determining a relative absolute inventory within the vessel. The determined absolute inventory value may then be used as a control variable for use in controlling the absolute inventory within the vessel.

Abstract: A dispensing spoon comprising a handle, a scoop having an open mouth formed at one end of the handle, a powder leveling means in the form of a wiper part which is coupled integrally and flexibly to an opposite end of the handle remote from the scoop and which can be displaced manually in a sweep plane so as to sweep laterally over the mouth of the scoop for powder leveling purposes, and a counter which is automatically advanced by operation of the powder leveling means. The counter includes a counter disc having a plurality of numbers around its surface and is arranged to be indexed by one number when the wiper part is displaced to sweep over the scoop mouth to perform a powder leveling operation. The counter disk is journalled on the wiper part or the handle for rotation in a plane parallel to the sweep plane of the wiper part so that the numbers are displayed upwardly. The counter disc has on its underside a ratchet wheel having a plurality of teeth.

Abstract: Containers having improved ability to deliver materials, especially comestibles into restricted containers are provided. Such containers, preferably of the type normally denominated as “measuring cups” preferably comprise elongated snouts projecting upwardly and outwardly from their top and side surfaces so as to facilitate such transfer.

Abstract: An infant drinking cup is described. The infant drinking cup is a first color when at room temperature. When the cup is filled with a cold beverage, the portion of the cup below the fill line changes to a second color. When handled by an infant, those areas below the fill line in contact with the infant's warm hands change color back to the first color. The process is fully reversible, such that the infant drinking cup can change from the cold color to the warm color, and vice versa, repeatedly.

Abstract: Service items, such as cups and the like, and utensils, such as spoons and the like are configured such that with food or medicine, typically liquid or solid, can be initially measured and consumed therefrom. These devices can be made of materials, whereby they are disposable and for a single use, so as to be highly sanitary.

Abstract: A fluid metering and measuring device is provided and which is particularly adapted to regulate ratios of oil and gasoline in a mixture of oil and gasoline used, for example, in a two-stroke engine. The device has a filling chamber with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. One-way check valves are disposed in both the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet to prevent backflow. A plunger stem comprising a piston disposed within the chamber. When the stem and attached piston are pulled upwardly, a vacuum is created in the chamber to cause a fluid, e.g. oil to flow into chamber and when depressed causes outflow. Gradations or indicia indicate the amount of oil drawn into the chamber to ensure proper fluid ratios. The metering device may be incorporated into any suitable container including a two compartment container wherein the compartments are in fluid communication.

Abstract: A container for examination and storage of a placenta includes a bottom wall, at least one substantially upright side wall joined to the bottom wall to define an interior and an open top. The side walls and/or the bottom wall have indicia thereon adapted to measure the size of the placenta in three dimensions. Indicia are also provided to measure the umbilical cord. The container is stackable for storage, and labeling areas are provided. A basic method of examining a placenta is disclosed, along with further steps and variations.