Abstract: A liquid dispenser comprising a dispenser body having a pump mechanism defining a variable volume fluid receiving cavity. A cylindric formation, smaller than the fluid receiving cavity, is within the cavity and a vent passageway is in fluid communication with the cylindric formation. A plunger is reciprocally moveable within the cylindric formation and is configured for moving with the pump mechanism as the pump mechanism is moved between extended and contracted positions. The plunger and cylindric formation are configured such that the vent passageway is in fluid communication with the fluid receiving cavity of the pump mechanism when the pump mechanism is in its contracted position and is configured to block fluid communication between the vent passageway and the fluid receiving cavity when the pump mechanism is in its extended position.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser comprising a dispenser body, a check valve, a pressure regulating valve, and a pump piston. The dispenser body has a generally cylindric inner surface defining at least part of a pump chamber, an intake port for fluid communication with a source of liquid, an intake liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the intake port and pump chamber, a discharge port, and a discharge liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the pump chamber and discharge port. The check valve checks fluid flow from the pump chamber to the intake port. The pump piston has a head at its inner end reciprocally slidable within and in sealing engagement with the pump chamber between first and second positions. A vent passageway is defined at least in part by both the dispenser body and pump piston for venting air from the fluid receiving cavity.

Abstract: A plastic molded shelf assembly is comprised of rectangular shelf units. Each shelf unit is comprised of a grid having a beam structure which includes a channel depending from the grid periphery and a longitudinal central channel, the channels having generally U-shaped cross-sections.

Abstract: A plastic storage container with wheel assemblies having an axle pin rotatably fixed to the container, a secure lid latch having a double-wall construction to ease opening and closing as well as an offset hinge to allow protection of the latch during distribution, and an internal tray having dependent flanges which mate to the storage container to prevent the walls of the storage container from splaying.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser comprises a dispenser body and a flow restrictor. The dispenser body has a pump mechanism, an intake port adapted for fluid communication with a source of liquid, an intake liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the intake port and the pump mechanism, a discharge port, and a discharge liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the pump mechanism and discharge port. The flow restrictor is in the discharge liquid flow path and is moveable between first and second positions. The flow restrictor is configured for permitting fluid flow from the pump mechanism to the discharge port when the flow restrictor is in its first position, and is configured for at least partially impeding fluid flow from the pump mechanism to the discharge port when the flow restrictor is in its second position.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser comprising a dispenser body and a valve housing. The dispenser body has a pump mechanism, an intake port adapted for fluid communication with a source of liquid, and an intake liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the intake port and the pump mechanism. The dispenser body further comprises a discharge conduit and a discharge liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the pump mechanism and discharge conduit. The discharge conduit has a downstream end through which dispensed liquid exits the discharge conduit. The valve housing has first and second portions, a fluid passageway within the first and second portions, and a discharge port in the second portion and in fluid communication with the fluid passageway. The first portion of the valve housing is attached to the dispenser body adjacent the downstream end of the discharge conduit so that the passageway of the valve housing is in fluid communication with the discharge conduit.

Abstract: A trigger sprayer apparatus comprises a trigger for manipulation by a user of the apparatus to dispense a spray, stream or foam of a liquid from the apparatus, the trigger having finger engagement areas across the front surface of the trigger that increase in size as the trigger extends from its attachment to the trigger sprayer to a distal end of the trigger.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly comprising a storage box, a tool tray, and a toolbox. The tool tray has a tray floor and a plurality of tray walls extending up from the tray floor. The tray walls and tray floor define first and second separate storage compartment regions for storage of articles placed therein. The tray walls further define a storage box receiving chamber above the first storage compartment region. The tray is configured for supporting the storage box within the storage box receiving chamber and spaced above the tray floor. The storage box is sized and configured for covering the first storage compartment region when the storage box is received in the storage box receiving chamber. The toolbox has a toolbox floor and a plurality of toolbox sidewalls extending up from the toolbox floor and defining a tray receiving chamber. The toolbox is shaped and configured for supporting the tray within the tray receiving chamber and spaced above the toolbox floor.

Abstract: A food bin assembly comprising a bin, a rear lid member, and a front lid member. The bin has a bottom and a plurality of walls extending up from the bottom. The walls have upper ends defining a bin opening. One of the walls is a first side wall and another of the walls is a second side wall opposite the first side wall. The rear lid member is configured for covering a rear portion of the bin opening. The front lid member is configured for covering a forward portion of the bin opening. The front lid member is slidably connected to the first and second side walls of the bin for longitudinal sliding movement of the front lid member relative to the bin between a forward position in which the front lid member is positioned over the forward portion of the bin opening and a rearward position in which the front lid member is positioned over the rear portion of the bin opening.

Abstract: A method of molding a trigger sprayer one-piece housing includes molding the housing with a shroud having sides which extend rearward to an integral ergonomic saddle with a surface configured to rest upon the user's hand during trigger sprayer actuation. The one-piece housing is molded integrally with an outlet barrel, a pump cylinder, a vent passage cylinder, and a vertical inlet passage receptacle using the same three-piece mold.

Abstract: A fluid substance may be dispensed from a container with a fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser has a housing connected to the container and a passage for providing fluid communication between a nozzle attached to the housing and the container. A pump positioned within the housing draws the fluid substance from the container interior and pushes the substance through an orifice in the nozzle. Attached to the housing is a pivotable door which is moveable between an open position wherein the fluid substance may be dispensed and a closed position wherein the door inhibits the fluid substance from being dispensed. The door has an aperture located remote from the nozzle orifice.