Abstract: A spherical liquid dispensing system which can easily be handled by one person. This system is made from a substantially uniformly molded sphere supplied with a reinforced neck for filling and dispensing. The sphere further has a flange about its outer circumference to facilitate mounting in a stackable rectangular support frame. This spherical liquid dispensing system can be supplied with a standard solid cap or a cap with valves including a first valve to allow for the pressurization of the sphere, a second valve to dispense the contained liquid and a third valve for pressure relief. The threads and sealing surface on the neck of the sphere are designed to release contained pressure before releasing the cap and to vent the contained pressure downward from the cap.

Abstract: A dispenser for supporting a tube of toothpaste in an inverted position and progressively collapsing an end of the tube to dispense toothpaste therefrom. The inventive device includes a holding frame securable to a wall surface which receives and supports the toothpaste. A pair of rack members are pivotally mounted within the holding frame and include a plurality of detents which support a roller proximal to the tube. A handle is mechanically coupled to the racks such that reciprocation of the racks through a movement of the handle will bias the roller into engagement with the tube to dispense the toothpaste. The roller is then gravitationally biased into a lower pair of detents to effect continued compression of the tube.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser includes a housing that defines a cooling chamber and has dispensing nozzles mounted thereon, a water line positioned in the bottom of the cooling chamber for communicating water to the dispensing nozzles, product lines mounted in the front of the cooling chamber for communicating product to the dispensing valves, a refrigeration unit mounted over the cooling chamber that includes an evaporator coil extending into the cooling chamber, and an agitator motor mounted over the cooling chamber for driving an impeller located within the cooling chamber. The cooling chamber contains a cooling fluid, a portion of which freezes about the evaporator coil during the operation of the refrigeration unit to form a frozen cooling fluid slab.

Abstract: A cleaning product and system is described that includes a fluid cleaning composition, a dispenser for holding the composition and a wall mount that receives and supports the dispenser. An engagement mechanism, such as a curved recess in respective parallel side walls of the dispenser, functions to support same within a U-shaped bracket of the wall mount. The bracket includes left and right arms parallel to one another projecting outwardly and form-fittingly coupling with the recesses on the dispenser side walls. A suction cup is joined to a rear surface of the bracket functioning to attach the wall mount to a wall.

Abstract: A mixing bag and method is provided for mixing ingredients and dispensing the mixed ingredients. The bottom of the bag has a converging tip. The top edge of the bag defines an open end and includes a reciprocally shaped edge to the bottom edge so that the bags can be cut from a continuous tube of material. The bag is filled with ingredients to be mixed through the open end and the ingredients are mixed by kneading the bag with the hands. The bag is closed prior to mixing. Once the ingredients are sufficiently mixed, the converging tip of the bag is removed and the contents are squeezed out from the bag. Prior to mixing, a closure device, or a twist applied to the bag, closes off the open end of the bag. Particular materials to be mixed are dental alginates and stones for making dental impressions. Other ingredients besides dental products can be mixed in the bag.

Abstract: A fluid container plug is disclosed in which, if a button of the plug is pressed, the content of the container can be discharged by inclining the container, and if another button is pressed, the container is locked shut, so that the container can be manipulated in a one touch manner, thereby making the use of the container convenient. The fluid container plug according to the present invention includes an outer casing with its upper and lower ends open, an inner casing installed within the outer casing keeping a gap with the outer casing; a discharge path formed through the lower open portion of the outer casing and along the gap through which the content of the container is discharged. An opening/closing member is installed within the inner casing in a reciprocating manner to open and close the lower opening portion of the outer casing.

Abstract: A measuring and dispensing device for granular powder materials as disclosed. The device includes a first element having a holding chamber and a collecting chamber joined by an interconnecting wall having an opening. A second element is located within the first element and has an outer wall which faces an inner wall of the first element for defining a dispensing duct. The second element has a measuring chamber having an open bottom and another opening connected with the first opening of the first element. A lid applied to the upper part of the first element and has an opening communicating with the dispensing duct to allow for the dispensing of product. The first and second elements have wall portions that converge towards the bottom.

Abstract: A thin disk orifice member having fuel metering orifices located on flat planar surfaces extending from the disk surface, The flat planar surfaces from sides of an enclosed structure having three or more sides, The structure may be in one position extending from the disk surface in the direction of the outlet of the injector or may be inverted. The orifices direct the fuel flow in various streams or sprays to individual cylinders of the engine.

Abstract: The dispenser herein has a cold plate forming a bottom of an ice retaining bin. A bin liner is formed of two parts, a flat carbonator and a remaining U-shaped sheet metal wall structure. The carbonator and sheet metal structure when secured together form the bin liner, which, in turn, is secured to and around a perimeter edge of the cold plate and extends upward therefrom. In particular, the carbonator includes a flange integral therewith and extending from a portion of a perimeter edge thereof. A portion of the flange extends along the bottom of the carbonator for securing thereof to the cold plate, and further flange portions extend along opposite vertical carbonator edges for securing to corresponding vertical edges of the bin liner sheet metal portion. In an alternate embodiment a flat container is retained within a vertical portion of an L-shaped cold plate. A bin liner is secured to a horizontal portion of the cold plate and to the vertical portion thereof for forming an ice retaining bin.

Abstract: A dispenser for a viscous substance includes a disposable plastic container for the substance and a pump permanently unreleasably mounted to the top of the container for pumping the substance from the container. The pump includes a housing communicating with the interior of the container and a pumping assembly including a movable housing wall and a tubular member connected to the wall and being movable along a motion axis between extended and retracted positions relative to the housing. An actuator is provided for the pump which includes a support member removably mounted to the cartridge, a target member movably mounted to the support member and linkage for releasably linking the target member to the tubular member so that when the target member is moved in one direction, the pumping assembly is moved to its extended position in the housing and when the target member is moved in another direction, the pumping assembly is moved to its retracted position in the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a theft deterring countertop mounted fluid dispensing system for dispensing liquid soap using a liquid soap dispenser which can be disposable. The system includes a base unit or module adapted to be permanently affixed to a countertop. The base unit includes a locking mechanism and at least one lug orifice. The base unit is used in conjunction with the fluid dispensing unit or module which includes a bottle for storing the liquid soap and a lug extending from the bottle, The lug is receivable in the lug orifice of the base unit and releasably engaged by the locking mechanism therein. A key or series of movements which are not readily obvious to a casual user of the product are required in order to remove the fluid dispensing unit from the base unit.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a fluid chamber and a fill tube which forms a closed loop with the fluid chamber. A pair of level sensors are disposed adjacent to the fill tube. Fluid is directed from the fluid chamber into the fill tube through a fill valve. When the fluid level in the fill tube rises to a first predetermined level, the fill valve is closed and a discharge valve is opened to dispense the contents of the fill tube into a container. When the level of the fluid in the fill tube drops to a second predetermined level, the discharge valve is closed and the cycle is repeated.

Abstract: The invention discloses a measuring and dispensing device for granular or powdered products in which a tubular body is sleevable within the neck of the product container and is closed by a cap having a lid portion. The tubular body has a divider in the form of a diaphragm which defines a measuring chamber which communicates with the interior of the container and a collecting chamber which communicates with the measuring chamber and an outlet duct.

Abstract: As an article of manufacture, a fluid pouring guide is formed from a length of rigid sheet material folded to define an open end V-shaped trough having opposing marginal side edges converging toward one end.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a liquid injection container which comprises: a container body 1; a cylinder 10 depending into the container body from a cap-shaped member 3 fitted on the outer face of the mouth/neck portion of the container body; and an actuator 20 having a stem 17 erected through the top wail 4 of the cap-shaped member from a cylindrical piston 16, which is fitted in the cylinder, and a head 18 fitted on the upper end of the stem and having a nozzle opened forward. The actuator is moved up and down with respect to the cylinder for sucking a liquid in the container body into the cylinder and discharging the liquid in the cylinder out of the nozzle 19 through the stem. A finger knob 80 attached to the top face of the head for receiving a finger. The vertical movements of the actuator are accomplished by the tip of the finger inserted into the finger knob. The actuations of the actuator are facilitated through use of auxiliary walls 6 and 6 acting as a finger knob and guiding the head.

Abstract: The product dispenser (10) comprises a container (4) inside which is located a bag (2) made from a deformable plastic compound; a base (7) carrying the dispensing member (8) is mechanically held with respect to the container (4), a bottom end of the bag (2) being welded along a band (33). The bag (2) is formed from a sheath obtained by welding the longitudinal edges of a strip along at least one longitudinal band (32). The longitudinal band of weld (32) welds an inner face of a longitudinal edge of the strip, from which the bag (2) is formed, to the inner face of the other longitudinal edge of the strip situated on the same side of the strip as the previous face. The base (7) includes a weld surface (1), and the welded assembly of the two longitudinal edges of the strip is folded back against the outer surface of the sheath and welded in this position by the weld for welding the end of the bag (2) onto the weld surface (10) of the base.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a liquid injection container which comprises: a container body 1; a cylinder 10 depending into the container body from a cap-shaped member 3 fitted on the outer face of the mouth/neck portion of the container body; and an actuator 20 having a stem 17 erected through the top wall 4 of the cap-shaped member from a cylindrical piston 16, which is fitted in the cylinder, and a head 18 fitted on the upper end of the stem and having a nozzle opened forward. The actuator is moved up and down with respect to the cylinder for sucking a liquid in the container body into the cylinder and discharging the liquid in the cylinder out of the nozzle 19 through the stem. A finger knob 30 attached to the top face of the head for receiving a finger. The vertical movements of the actuator are accomplished by the tip of the finger inserted into the finger knob. The actuations of the actuator are facilitated through use of auxiliary walls 6 and 6 acting as a finger knob and guiding the head.

Abstract: A rotary atomizer having a low capacitance, cup-shaped, atomizing head mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation has a coating material flow surface forming a forward cavity. A rotary drive coupled to the atomizing head rotates the atomizing head about the axis of rotation. High voltage electrostatic energy is conducted through the rotary drive directly into the atomizing head whereby changed coating material flows outwardly across the flow surface. In another embodiment, a semi-conductive ring is mounted on the front end of the atomizer to transfer the high voltage electrostatic energy into the atomizing head and/or to dissipate the electrostatic energy in the rotary drive or in the atomizing head.

Abstract: A dispensing system comprising a container for containing a liquid to be dispensed, a sprayer comprising a spray head and a handle, and flexible tubing connectable at one of its ends to the container and connected at its other end to the sprayer for conveying liquid from the container to the sprayer. The container has a recess formed in one of its side walls sized and shaped for receiving the sprayer, and connectors for attaching the sprayer to the container with the sprayer received within the recess. The sprayer is detachable from the container for dispensing liquid from the container.

Abstract: A liquid foam-discharging, squeezable bottle is disclosed, which has a twist cap screwed onto the vessel body, the twist cap being composed of an inner cap and outer cap. The inner cap has formed therein two independent fluid-passing mechanisms at about its central position and at a position adjacent thereto, respectively. One of the fluid-passing mechanism is a liquid foam-generating mechanism comprising a pipe-shaped member having a net screen on one end thereof, and the other functions as a check valve. The outer cap has engaged inside of the foam-discharging opening an adapter fully covered with a net screen on one end located nearer to the contents of the vessel. This vessel enables one to rapidly discharge a uniform, creamy liquid foam by simple squeezing operation and, if desired, the foam can be sprayed by using an adapter having a small-diameter nozzle.