Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises a container for fluid having release means coupled with the container which is operatively coupled with an actuating means for effecting periodic operation of the release means to effect release of a portion of the fluid in the container to an outlet. A convection chamber has a lower aperture for permitting entry of air and an upper aperture for permitting exit of air. The chamber is provided with a downwardly extending inner surface which is adsorbent and which is arranged to receive fluid portions from the outlet. The surface permits dispersion of the fluid downwardly on the surface to allow vaporization of the fluid in the convection air flow.

Abstract: An apparatus for washing elongate material including means for passing the material sequentially through a plurality of washing and soaking sections by means of a plurality of driving and driven rollers arranged to squeeze the material, as well as to control the feeding of the material through the apparatus.