Abstract: A drink station is provided with an alkaline filter cartridge in fluid communication with an ambient temperature water line provide alkaline water, and with a chilled water mixed with the alkaline water at a spigot to provide chilled alkaline water. A hot water heating element is located below the spigot so hot water flows upward for dispensing from the spigot, with a vent line between the heating element and spigot helping hot water to flow from the spigot to the heating element. A refrigeration system and a carbonation system is also provided. The refrigeration system uses the ice-bank technology. A submersible agitator pump improves heat exchanged between ice-bank and water by forced convection. The agitator pump operating based on the temperature of the drinking water. A figure eight evaporator coil can provide two cylindrical ice banks and two chilled water coils to increase the chilled water capacity.

Abstract: A pump assembly which provides a frangible air vent mechanism for providing communication between the atmosphere and the interior of a bottle to which the pump assembly is to be coupled. A vent port is provided through a bottle cap member having an inner end open into the bottle and an outer end open to the atmosphere. A frangible plug member is received in the vent port with the frangible plug member when unbroken preventing flow through the vent port and the plug member when broken permitting flow through the vent port. A vent tab member is coupled to the frangible member with the vent tab member extending from the frangible member accessible on the exterior of the bottle cap member for engagement to apply forces to the vent tab that are translated to the frangible vent member to break the frangible member.

Abstract: The invention provides a cap for a container. The cap comprises a cover member having an outlet and at least one first opening; a base member engageable with the container and having an inlet; an adjusting member co-axially connected with and rotatably movable relative to the cover member and the base member; the adjusting member having at least one second opening adapted to cooperate with the at least one first opening to define a fluid flow passageway connecting the inlet of the base member with the outlet of the cover member; wherein the adjusting member is actuatable at an exterior of the cap, such that actuation of the adjusting member causes the at least one second opening to rotate relative to the at least one first opening thereby varying a size of the fluid flow passageway connecting the inlet of the base member with the outlet of the cover member.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing valve for dispensing of liquid solution, the liquid dispensing valve operable to create a vacuum buildup of pressure, such that the liquid moves on a recirculation path from the intake port to the output port. The recirculation of the liquid prevents sediment within the liquid from settling, and further prevents backpressure, and allows for continuous recirculation of the solution through a suction return line, providing generally consistent flow of liquid. The liquid dispensing valve's ability to minimize sediment buildup allows for a quick cleaning of the lines while also minimizing potential contamination of the general area.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having an upper and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a storage compartment having a floor and retaining a granular substance. The lower portion includes a spout. A first outlet extends through the floor. A manually rotatable upper disc is disposed below the floor, and has a second outlet therethrough. A manually rotatable lower disc is disposed between the upper disc and the lower portion. The lower disc includes a third outlet therethrough. Rotation of the upper disc aligns the second outlet with the first outlet and the granular substance passes through the first to the second outlet. Rotation of the lower disc through one or more positions permits a variable amount of the granular substance to pass from the second to the third outlet. Further rotation of the lower disc aligns the third outlet with the spout to dispense the granular substance.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a container within which a material is contained and an actuation device movably supported with respect to the container. The actuation device is movable between a first position and a second position. The dispensing system includes a control system. The control system includes an engagement portion in movable engagement with the actuation device. The control system includes a control portion. As the actuation device is moved from the first position to the second position a first time, the control portion does not restrain movement of either the engagement portion or the actuation device. As the actuation device is moved between the first position and the second position a second time within a predetermined time period after the first time, the control portion restrains movement of at least one of the engagement portion or the actuation device.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant nozzle assembly for preventing the unwanted or unintentional dispensing of a material from a container. The nozzle assembly may comprise a base adapted to fit on top of a container holding the material, a mechanism located within the base and configured to provide tamper-resistant properties for the nozzle assembly, a nozzle connected to the base and having a pair of diametrically opposed tabs extending downwardly therefrom into the base, the tabs being capable of travelling radially inward when squeezed by a user, whereby, in a locked state, the mechanism limits the travel of the tabs such that (1) the nozzle cannot rotate relative to the base, and (2) the nozzle cannot be depressed to release the material from the container. When a user squeezes the tabs, the mechanism is in an unlocked state and permits the rotation of the nozzle relative to the base, to thereby enable the nozzle to be depressed relative to the base to allow it to dispense the material from the container.

Abstract: A mixer for mixing multi-component materials includes a mixing element and an inlet. The mixing element is arranged at a longitudinal axis of the mixer for mixing multi-component materials. The inlet section is arranged at the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system for dispensing liquid from a container holding a liquid comprises a reservoir mountable to the container so as to be in fluidic communication with the container. The reservoir may comprise an inlet and an outlet. When mounted to the container, the reservoir may be configured to measure a predetermined quantity of liquid while in first orientation and to simultaneously dispense the predetermined quantity of liquid from the outlet and receive a refilling quantity of liquid through the inlet while in a second orientation that is angled relative to the first orientation above a threshold angle.

Abstract: A portable hydration system and various components are disclosed. The system utilizes a pump to transfer potable liquid (e.g. water) from a liquid container to a user during challenging activities (e.g. endurance motorcycle riding).

Abstract: Disclosed is a storage and dispensing device which includes: —a container for at least one bulk product in the form of a rigid or semi-rigid box used to package the bulk product from a production and/or packaging location to a sales point, the container including at least one opening configured to allow the bulk product to flow out of the container, —a dispensing system which has an orifice and a closing unit that is movable between an open state, in which it at least partially frees up the orifice and allows the bulk product to flow, and a closed state, in which it closes off the orifice and prevents the bulk product from flowing, —a slide link ensuring a reversible connection between the container and the dispensing system positioned in line with the opening of the container.

Abstract: A refillable sprayer with explosion-proof effect has a first shell, a second shell, and a retaining ring. The first shell has a first body and a first mesh body. The first body is made of plastic. The first mesh body is made of metal, is covered by the first body, and has multiple first through holes. The second shell is detachably connected to the first shell and has a second body and a second mesh body. The second body is made of plastic. The second mesh body is made of metal, is covered by the second body, and has multiple second through holes. The retaining ring is made of metal and is sleeved on a connecting position where the second shell is connected to the first shell.

Abstract: A touchless beverage dispensing valve may include a downspout assembly having a body having walls with a slot therein, a channel, an upper and a lower opening, with the slot in the channel between the upper and lower openings. The downspout assembly may include a lateral member extending laterally from the downspout assembly and engaging the wall adjacent the slot. A pinch member may be partly enclosed within the lateral member and dimensioned to move partially through the slot. A touchless push bar and the pinch member may move the pinch member in and out of the slot. A coil spring may engage the lateral member and the pinch arm urging the pinch arm at least partially through the slot of the body. A flexible insert may be dimensioned to tightly fit against the walls of the channel of the body, the insert having an open top and an open bottom.

Abstract: A pump system may include a blown-in dip tube connected to a valve body and having a connection which may include an improved blown-in dip tube connector having one or more of a lip for sealing with a blown-in dip tube, a seal ring configured to mate with a blown-in dip tube and seal therewith, a dip tube lock for mating with a blown-in dip tube, or an o-ring for providing an improved seal with a blown-in dip tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metering container (100-1, 100-2) for metering a viscous material component (103-1, 103-2), comprising a piston (105-1, 105-2) for pressing the material component (103-1, 103-2) from a storage container (111-1, 111-2) into a metering chamber (107-1, 107-2); and a metering plunger (109-1, 109-2) for indicating a quantity of the material component (103-1, 103-2) in the metering chamber (107-1, 107-2), via which the material component (103-1, 103-2) can be dispensed from the metering chamber (107-1, 107-2).

Abstract: A trigger type liquid ejector includes an ejector body and nozzle, the ejector body includes a vertical supply pipe, ejection barrel, trigger, piston, and cylinder, a recovery passage brings the cylinder in communication with the vertical supply pipe via a space between a piston body and a piston guide of the cylinder formed in the ejector body, the vertical supply pipe has a lower inner tube part where the recovery passage opens, the trigger type liquid ejector further includes an upright and inverted posture adaptor attached into the lower inner tube part where communication between the recovery passage and an inside of a container body is blocked, and a communication passage brings the recovery passage in communication with the inside of the container body forms between an outer circumferential surface of the upright and inverted posture adaptor and an inner circumferential surface of the lower inner tube part.

Abstract: A portion dispensing container. The container includes a base supporting a hopper to store the food, with a cover sealing the hopper. A cup may be inserted into and removed from the base, and interacts with a slider to dispense a predetermined quantity of food into the cup upon each insertion. The hopper may include a scraper portion to assist in closing off the flow of food from the hopper during dispensing.

Abstract: Techniques for monitoring dispensed liquid include an intelligent spout that incorporates an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for tracking its own orientation and movement in three-dimensional space. The spout has its own processor, memory, and wireless networking components, which support local data processing, data logging, and bi-directional wireless communication. Communication may be carried out with a server, with other spouts of like kind, and/or with other devices.

Abstract: An all-plastic self-locking pump includes a pump body extending into a bottle, provided with a pump chamber and connected with a bottle locking cover, a suction assembly is arranged in the pump chamber, a check valve is arranged at a lower end of the pump chamber. A button is connected to an upper end of the suction assembly, a self-locking cover is arranged on the pump chamber, a plastic annular part is arranged in the pump chamber above the check valve, and an opening is formed in a side face of the plastic annular part. A locking mechanism is arranged between the button and the self-locking cover, and after the button is rotated to an unlocking position from a locking position, the button can be pressed to enable liquid in the bottle to be sprayed out of an outlet of the button.

Abstract: A soap dispenser for use in a hotel bathroom includes a bottle body, a sealing cover and a positioning frame, wherein the bottle body is used for containing shampoo or shower gel, and the bottle body is placed upside down; the sealing cover is connected to and covers a bottle mouth of the bottle body, a liquid discharge hole is provided in the center of the sealing cover, the liquid discharge hole is provided with a barrier sheet made of silica gel, and a cutout is provided at the center of the barrier sheet; and the positioning frame is used for fixing the bottle body to a wall of the bathroom. The problem in the prior art of inconvenience m use when a hotel guest takes a bath and needs to press a pressing valve on a bottle body when using bathroom amenities is solve.