Abstract: A fluid container has a fixed delivery mechanism capable of moving a pusher piston forward to thereby discharge the contained fluid substance quantitatively through a discharge hole by a gentle push of a knob or cover and through a unidirectionally driven motion change mechanism. The container is capable of regulating the delivery amount by adjustment of the press stroke of a drive mechanism and also capable of squeezing out a large amount of the contained substance at one time by a short stroke push operation. Further embodiments of the container are provided having discharge action during both the press stroke and the return stroke by the recovery of a spring, whereby a double discharge amount is obtained and energy is saved.

Abstract: A dispenser for cryogenic liquid comprising a vacuum insulated vessel (2) which is provided with a dispenser tube (10). The dispenser tube (10) is heated in use by an electric heater (11). Sufficient heat is supplied to achieve film boiling on the inner surface of the dispenser tube (10). Flow of cryogenic liquid from the vacuum insulated vessel (2) into the dispenser tube (10) is controlled by a tapered valve member (14) which is biased downwardly by a spring (15) and which is connected to a permanent magnet (16) disposed in a coil (17). The tapered valve member (14) can be driven upwardly or downwardly according to the sense in which a direct current is applied to the coil (17). A gas relief tube (18) is provided to vent gas from the dispenser tube (10) intermediate the tapered valve member (14) and the outlet of the dispenser tube (10). The gas relief tube (18) conveys gas to the space above the cryogenic liquid, for example liquid nitrogen, in the vacuum insulated vessel (2).

Abstract: A child-resistant nozzle assembly for a fluid dispenser has an external anti-rotative stop, and the dispenser body has a spring-biased tab abutting the stop in an off position of the nozzle at which the discharge passage is closed for locking the cap against rotation from such off position. The tab is flexed outwardly away from the stop to permit cap rotation for opening the spray discharge.

Abstract: An apparatus including a fluid storage tank, with a torso belt organization for mounting the storage tank about a torso portion of an individual. A glove member is in fluid communication with the fluid storage tank, wherein the fluid storage tank is pressurized and the glove member includes at least one trigger member for effecting directing of fluid from within at least one compartmented chamber within the fluid storage tank.

Abstract: A solder paste applicator for dispensing a tin/lead solder in a uniform, homogeneous fashion. The solder paste applicator comprises both a mixing assembly and a plunger assembly. The mixing assembly mixes the solder until it is homogeneous and the plunger assembly is used to dispense the solder. The solder paste applicator has a tubular section, a trough section terminating in a scoop, and a collar received at the intersection of the tubular section and the trough section. The mixing assembly is received in the tubular section and is reciprocated to mix the solder.

Abstract: A dispensing gun for viscous materials comprises a stock supporting a push rod which is advanceable along a keep in which is mounted a cartridge of the material. The rod is advanced by means of a catch plate and trigger arrangement which bites on the rod and is retreated by a return spring. A release plate prevents the rod retreating with the catch plate. The release plate is frictionally engaged with the rod so that it acts as a lost motion brake once force is removed from the trigger. In this way the rod is allowed a limited retreat to take the dispensing force off the cartridge to prevent leakage when the trigger is not depressed.

Abstract: A beverage concentrate container includes an integrally connected piston pump as a concentrate dosing unit. The container and piston pump are insertable into rigid support within a beverage dispenser cabinet for mechanical interconnection with a drive mechanism for the pump. The container and pump combination (syrup package) are fabricated from materials which are disposable.

Abstract: In a device for connecting apparatus for withdrawing ultrapure liquids from containers, the connection plate 4 is provided with three bores 5, 6, 7, of which two bores 5, 6 each extend through a socket 8 for vertical pipes. The top plate 9 has an integrated valve body 23 for accommodating at least two valve heads 2, 3 and three bores 10, 11, 12, which are congruent with the bores 5, 6, 7 of the connection plate 4. The bore 12 extends through the valve body 23, and the two other bores 10, 11 terminate, at one end thereof, in pipe sockets 29, 30, which project into the bores 5, 6 of the connection plate 4, and, at the other end thereof, in channels 31, 32, 33, 34 for the ultrapure liquids, which are arranged in the valve body 23 and are interrupted by the valve heads 2, 3.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing an active ingredient, such as a fumigant, fertilizer or room freshener in which the active ingredient is placed in a sample cylinder and a pressurized solvent/propellent is subsequently introduced from a source. The solvent/propellent expands to adopt a liquid phase and a gaseous phase. The liquid phase serves to absorb the active ingredient and the gaseous phase serves to propel the borne active ingredient out of the apparatus through a dispensing outlet where further expansion takes place and the active ingredient is dispersed in a fog or mist. Flow restrictors create a pressure differential between the sample cylinder outlet and a by-pass portion to enable total absorption of the active ingredient. The flow restrictors and conduits for the system are contained in a mixing head for the sample cylinder.

Abstract: The tap includes a lower body adapted to slide radially onto the neck of a container and lock beneath a lip on the neck. Connected pivotally to the lower body is an upper body having means for opening valves in the neck when the upper body is swung downwardly relative to the lower body to a tapping position. A releasable latch is carried by a handle on the upper body and automatically latches the upper body downwardly against the lower body when the upper body reaches its tapping position.

Abstract: A dispenser for use in dispensing a semi-solid material such as a paste, gel, ointment or the like, from a deformable tube, a particular application being for the dispensing of toothpaste. The product tube is screwed to the dispenser via the threaded throat and bears on one of two non-return valves to create an airtight seal. The tube is squeezed to prime the dispenser and fill the cavity. When a plunger assembly is pressed inward against a spring, product is displaced through the non-return valves and a dispensing nozzle. On release of plunger, the spring returns plunger to its original position and by vacuum action displaces an equivalent amount of product from the tube to replenish product in the dispenser cavity. The dispenser preferably has side flanges and projecting pins for the storage of toothbrushes.

Abstract: A gas accumulator and blaster apparatus including a pressure tank (12) and a quick release valve (14). The quick release valve includes an elongated outer sleeve (22), an end cap (28), a check valve (32), a shouldered guide member (38), a cup shaped piston (56), and an annular seat member (68). The tank is filled with a gas by means of a conduit (36). The gas accumulated in the tank is quickly exhausted through a second end (26) of the quick release valve and into a storage bin as and when gas is exhausted from interior of the piston, guide member, and conduit. The piston quickly returns to a closed position as and when the flow of air from said tank stops.

Abstract: A system for proportional liquid dispensing of two liquids, the first of which can comprise the main flow drinking water supplied to livestock or poultry and the second of which can comprise controlled quantities of medication or nutrient to be introduced into the drinking water. Comprising the system is a solenoid operated pump for discharging controlled quantities of the second liquid into the main flow. A flow meter emits an electrical signal of the main flow rate at any given time while an optical pressure sensor emits an electrical signal indicative of the static pressure of the main flow. Logic circuits combine the flow rate and pressure signals for varying pump operation to controllably maintain a predetermined mixture ratio of the two liquids.

Abstract: A fitment made of plastic and adapted to be telescoped over the neck of a jar to facilitate dispensing of the contents of the jar. The fitment includes a top wall having a spoon or pour opening adapted to be selectively closed by a flap which is hinged to the top wall to swing between closed and open positions, the flap being formed with sift holes to allow the contents to be sifted from the jar when the flap is closed. The lower sides of the top wall and the flap are flat and, when the flap is closed, lie in a common plane so as to define a flat and planar surface for supporting and backing a paper-like disc for initially sealing the jar. A circumferentially continuous skirt depends from the top wall and engages a bead on the neck of the jar to hold the fitment on the jar. When the flap is closed, a lift tab on the flap fits into a notch in the top wall and overlies an arcuate section of the skirt.

Abstract: A bottle dispensing utensil having a long handle having a divided blade at one end thereof disposed in a plane normal to the axis of the handle, the blade being retractable in being disposed through a fairly narrow bottleneck and being sufficiently resilient to resume its normal span and being sufficiently rigid to dispense from a bottle materials of such viscosity as catsup and salad dressings.

Abstract: A compressible feeding apparatus for dispensing liquids, semi-solid foodstuffs or other edible or medicinal materials for feeding or administering to an infant, invalid or other person requiring assistance in such matters. The compressible feeding apparatus includes a feeding apparatus which includes a compressible receptacle, a nozzle assembly removably mounted on the receptacle and a utensil assembly slideably mounted on the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes as interior channel in communication with the interior of the receptacle and the utensil assembly includes an interior passage in communication with the interior channel. The sidewalls of the interior passage of the utensil assembly are configured to form, in combination with the nozzle assembly, a closeable valve for the feeder apparatus.

Abstract: A dispenser stores and dispenses two fluent materials, such as detergent and rinse aid in a clothes washer or diswashing machine. The dispenser has a hollow casing defining a pair of discrete storage reservoirs for accommodating the detergent and rinse aid. The detergent and rinse aid are released from the dispenser under the operation of a thermomagnetic mechanism. The thermomagnetic mechanism includes a first lamellar element of an electrically conductive alloy having a Cuurie-point, a second electrically conductive element, and an electrically energizable heating element interposed between the first and second elements. The actuator includes a permanent magnet and a release mechanism to which either the permanent magnet or the thermomagnetic mechanism is mounted. An attractive force between the permanent magnet and thermomognetic mechanism maintains the release mechanism in a position in which the detergent and/or rinse aid is confined within a respective storage reservoir.

Abstract: A package for flowable products incorporating a refill facilitating pouring spout structure. The pouring spout portion of the structure is equipped with a piercing element along its uppermost edge. The refill package of flowable product preferably comprises a flexible pouch which is positioned on top and over the refill facilitating pouring spout structure. The piercing element on the refill pouring spout portion of the structure pierces the bottom of the flexible refill package and the bulk of the flowable product contained therein runs through the pouring spout portion of the structure into the container. Any flowable product running over the outside walls of the pouring spout portion of the structure runs into the container via a drain back feature and vent hole provided at the base of the pouring spout portion of the structure. The refill facilitating pouring spout structure is preferably provided with screw threads for releasably attaching it to the container.

Abstract: A tube compressor for expressing the contents of collapsible but not permanently deformable tubes is provided having upper and lower tube compressing members which can be subjected to counter-rotational movement to move the compressing members along the length of the tube to be compressed while confirming the contents of the tube to the area between the compressing members and the opening of the tube.

Abstract: A dispenser package comprising a relatively stiff flat sheet including a tough, high barrier layer secured to at least one surface thereof, a flexible sheet secured to one side of the relatively stiff sheet to form an enclosed flexible pouch or chamber adjacent the relatively stiff sheet, a cut pattern or fault line or other fault area scored or otherwise formed in the relatively stiff sheet generally along the transverse center line thereof, and at least one asymmetric protrusion displacing at least a portion of the fault line or fault pattern of the relatively stiff sheet, said protrusion preferably comprising an asymmetrical substantially semi- or split pyramidal shape.