Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing carbonated fluids or beverages which employs the vapor pressure of the beverage, i.e., the pressure of carbonation, as the sole propelling or dispensing force, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a valve mechanism that includes a main valve body and an adapter for detachably coupling the valve mechanism to the fluid container or bottle. An elongated siphoning tube projects into the fluid container and in self-sealing engagement with the adapter means. The valve mechanism further comprises a valve stem movably mounted within a central cavity or channel formed in the main valve body, a fluid discharge spout in operable communication with the cavity or channel and a spring which serves to maintain the valve in a normal closed position. The fluid is discharged from the container by causing the valve stem to be moved into a downward and open position.

Abstract: My invention discloses a novel device for adding liquid soap to shower water. Liquid soap is drawn through a tube member by harnessing the negative pressure in a sleeve member, situated within a water source leading to a shower nozzel, relative to the atmosphere. Means for controlling the volume of soap flowing through a tube member adjusts the amount of soap going through the shower head.

Abstract: A pellet dimension checker for determining the weight, length, and density of a pellet such as a nuclear fuel pellet. The checker comprises a rotatable arm for transferring a pellet from a pellet conveyor, to several dimensional measuring stations, and back to the conveyor if the dimensions of the pellet are determined to be within predetermined limits. Should the pellet be nonconforming, the rotatable arm removes the pellet from the process stream.

Abstract: Transport device for transporting a foil-like data recording strip of material having perforations along its borders for receiving pins disposed in endless transport belts entained about sprocket wheels. The belt pins have respective recesses which are engaged by the sprockets of at least a driving sprocket wheel in a form-fitting manner with the engagement being at a level which is at least at if not beyond the outer surface of the transport belt.

Abstract: An arrangement for shortening the cycle time of coin-operated washing machines by modifying a timer setting action produced by reciprocation of a coin-operating mechanism slide. The arrangement includes a shim element assembled to the actuation arm of a clutch mechanism driven by the coin slide assembly to advance the initial setting of a timer controlling the duration of the washing machine cycles. The shim is configured to be snap-fitted to the actuation arm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dispensing clip for retaining in folded pack up a plurality of stamps and for dispensing the retained stamps one-by-one. More specifically the clip is generally conformed to include two inwardly directed free edges extending from a center section, each convolved over an inwardly directed bend, the separation between the bends being less than the lateral dimension of the stamps. The stamps may then be placed in accordian folds on the interior of the clip and as one stamp is withdrawn the next stamp is made available for use.

Abstract: A tablet dispenser for fumigating agricultural commodities, such as grain, animal feed, and the like, comprises a container shaped to receive a plurality of pesticide tablets therein, and including a base with a dispenser aperture therethrough. A rotor is rotatively mounted in the container base, and includes an upper portion, a medial portion, and a lower portion. The medial portion of the rotor is spaced apart from the container sidewall, and forms an annularly shaped channel therebetween which is proportioned to receive therein a single file ring of the pesticide tablets, each oriented on a circumferential edge thereof. The lower portion of the rotor extends outwardly of the medial portion to form a base surface of the channel on which the tablets are supported, and includes a dispensing aperture therethrough positioned for selective alignment with the container base aperture.

Abstract: A condiment and spice dispenser includes a cylindrical body member having circumferentially spaced open topped vertical compartments and a central circular top wall with a coaxial threaded upwardly directed shank. A circular cover is rotatably releasably secured to the top of the body member by a thumb screw member engaging the threaded shank and having a stub shaft registering with a central opening in the cover. A section of the cover corresponding to a compartment top opening is perforate so that the cover may be turned to provide access to a selected compartment while covering the others and bosses and depressions are formed in the confronting borders of the cover and body members to releasably lock the cover in a selected position.

Abstract: The open neck of a vertical container of fluid is covered by a horizontal flexible diaphragm with an outer lip detachably engaging the periphery of the neck. A top disposed concave cup-like recess centrally disposed in the diaphragm has a hole in the bottom. A vertically elongated tube open at both ends extends through the hole and is sealed thereto, these ends being interconnected by a vertical bore. The bottom end extends into the fluid. The bore has a vertically elongated enlarged region which is disposed intermediate the top and bottom tube ends. The top tube end has a plurality of horizontal spaced conduits interconnecting the bore with the interior of the recess. A sphere in said region is slidable up and down therein, being moved by gravity to the bottom of the region when the tube is upright and being moved by gravity to the top of the region when the tube is inverted. Two sealing devices are disposed in the region adjacent the top and bottom thereof respectively.

Abstract: This invention relates to an additive dispenser for use in the door of an automatic dishwashing machine. The dispenser includes a dosing chamber and a reservoir and dispenses liquid from the dosing chamber upon closing of the dishwasher door. A scooping chamber is provided on a higher level than the bottom of the reservoir such that upon opening of the door the liquid from the scooping chamber flows into the dosing chamber and is discharged from there upon reclosing of the door.

Abstract: An improved article restraining and releasing mechanism is provided for product dispensing machines in which rollable products are supported in a row upon an inclined shelf and individually released from the lower end of the shelf. The mechanism employs a pair of spaced rotatable restraining and releasing structures mounted on a rotatable shaft offset from but extending in the same general direction as the path of movement of the products along the shelf. The mechanism is particularly adapted for improving the versatility of drawer type product venders to include a capacity for efficiently handling generally cylindrical products such as canned foods.

Abstract: In an aerosol type container having a pressure chamber and a cover adapted to receive and mount a valve assembly, an elongated flexible squeeze tube of impervious material is nested within the chamber and contains material to be dispensed through the valve assembly. A tube retainer centrally mounts and suspends the tube. A support is formed upon the interior of the container adjacent its cover supportably and retainingly engaging the tube retainer.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for securing a paper driving tractor device along a relatively thin elongate member effective in the released condition to permit the tractor to be positioned at will along said elongate member while in the locked condition enabling, positive, secured, engagement of the tractor with said elongate member effective to prevent any movement of the tractor relative to said member, also permitting locking an elongate member repeatedly at the same position without affecting the original characteristics of the elongate member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a machine for harvesting market-size worms from their bedding that lays in the bottom of a flat-bottomed trough-like bed. The machine is self-propelled and travels lengthwise of the beds riding atop their side walls. A novel digger is provided on the front end of the unit made up of a rotating reel with rake-forming tined shafts, the tines of which remain in parallel relation at all times due to a pair of independently rotating eccentrically positioned hubs that rotate in unison therewith and are operatively connected thereto by a series of parallel links. The digger rakes the bedding along with the worms contained therein back onto a conveyor belt that carries the mixture upwardly and rearwardly and deposits it onto a shaker screen inclined downwardly and rearwardly above the open trough.

Abstract: This invention is a combined closure cap and pour-out fitment of the type used to seal glass or plastic or similar containers and particularly containers containing dispensible products such as salad dressings. The combination contains a pour-out fitment which is applied to the container with the closure and which remains on the container after the sealing closure is removed for limiting the flow of the dressing or other products. The dispensing fitment is a separately molded disc-like structure with a center aperture and is adapted for being snapped into the closure prior to the application of the closure to a container. The fitment and closure combination seal the container without any additional sealing liner.

Abstract: A dispensing container assembly which includes an outer support container of conventional construction having therein a product bag which is closed by a dispensing unit including a pump unit. A handle assembly is provided for interlocking supporting engagement with the dispensing unit and includes a drive motor for driving the pump unit. The handle assembly carries an electrical power supply which is automatically rechargeable when the handle assembly, attached to a container assembly, is seated on a supporting base.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising, a receptacle having a container with a plurality of contiguous bellows defining a chamber, a hollow nipple extending distally from the container, and a cap for releasably closing a distal end of the nipple, with a proximal end of the nipple being releasably attached to a distal end of the container. The dispenser has a protective member having sidewalls defining a cavity to receive the nipple and cap in a closure position of the protective member with a proximal end portion of the protective member extending peripherally around the container. The proximal end portion of the protective member is releasably connected to the container at a location proximal the location of attachment between the nipple and container.

Abstract: A method for treating heterogeneous waste, particularly household garbage and general industrial refuse, e.g. paper, glass or bulk objects such as furniture. The composition of waste supplied to the treating site depends on its source, i.e. household bin or industrial skip, and waste from different sources is supplied through different channels, i.e. by different salvage vehicles. At the site the waste is sorted and treated to obtain selected products e.g. for re-cycling.To facilitate obtaining the products and to cope with the range of waste suppied to the site, a number of separate bunkers are provided, each for waste from a particular source. The bunkers are arranged in an arc, although they could be in block formation and are accessible to salvage vehicles. The jib or boom of a crane or another mechanical device can sweep over the bunkers and transfer seleced waste to one of a number of manual sorting or distributing belts, preferably three, via optional hoppers.

Abstract: A conveyor moves a series of cartridges containing undeveloped film and sender-identified mailers in correlated side-by-side relation from a loading station past a cartridge sensing station, a dual labeling station, and a plurality of discharge stations. Information sensed from each cartridge is stored in a memory and later controls the off-loading of the correlated cartridges and mailers at an appropriate one of the discharge stations from which the cartridges go their separate ways for film processing. Prior to off-loading, the side-by-side cartridge and mailer receive separate labels preprinted with correlating indicia enabling the developed film and the mailer to be correctly reunited for return to the sender.

Abstract: The apparatus serves the purpose of separating trash from less heavy firm articles in a flow of liquid. It has a casing wherein a horizontal revolving screen is located with members which impart motion to trash. Accomodated in the casing coaxially with the revolving screen is a contrivance for the separation, feeding and discharging of trash which is attached to the revolving screen at the end thereof where the flow of liquid carrying the uncleaned firm articles enters the revolving screen. The contrivance consists of an outward cylinder and an inward cylinder. The outward cylinder is provided with ports through which the outflow of liquid and the smaller particles of trash from the revolving screen are fed. Ports provided in the inward cylinder serve to admit the greater particles of trash and discharge all the trash separated. Partitions subdivide the space between the cylinders into passages extending transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the contrivance.