Abstract: A feedback device, a feedback system, and a feedback method for taste sense is disclosed, wherein the feedback device includes a processor, a container, and a providing mechanism. Multiple taste materials are stored in the container. When a media player plays a multimedia file to a labeled paragraph, a control signal is sent to the feedback device. After receiving the control signal, the processor controls the providing mechanism to provide a corresponding one of the taste materials for the user to eat. Therefore, the user may obtain taste feedback that is relevant to the label paragraph of the multimedia file through the feedback device.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved machine for generating soap foam that includes a single drive, such an electric motor or human-driven crank that simultaneously drives both a pump, such a peristaltic pump, and a blower. Soap solution is delivered in front of the blower in a waterfall-like manner by gravity so it can be urged through a fine mesh fabric screen to introduce air for the formation of soap foam. The motor speed, drive gearing for the pump, the fan turbine for the blower and soap solution nozzle configuration are selected to provide soap foam of the desired volume, density, and flow.

Abstract: The present invention recognizes that there exists a long felt need for devices that can dispense a compound in a measured aliquot, A first aspect of the present invention generally relates to a ball valve device. A second aspect of the present invention generally relates to a method of making a ball valve of the present invention. A third aspect of the present, invention generally relates to a method of dispensing a compound using a ball valve device of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a recyclable container (1) comprising a cardboard-based socket element (2) and a paper-based receptacle element (3), wherein the receptacle element is connected to the socket element in a way that a product can flow from the receptacle element through the socket element, so that the product can be dispensed by the bulk dispensing device. The container is recyclable with the paper stream.

Abstract: VALVE CARTRIDGE FOR ACTUATORS OF A RANGE OF PACKAGING, having an independent complementary valve mechanism (1) to be mounted directly on the internal region of an outlet nozzle (2) of a known actuator (3) of a usual packaging (4), which actuator is traditionally combined with a pump-type mechanism (5) for extracting the product (P) contained in said packaging (4) and, accordingly, said packaging has a seal-tight upper closing part (6) that forms the body housing the extractor pump-type mechanism (5), the upper part of which is in communication with the outlet nozzle (2), while the lower part is in communication with the inside of the packaging (4), where it produces a vacuum, negative pressure or positive pressure, sufficient to move the product (P) to the outlet nozzle (2), containing an inlet duct (7) and an outlet duct (8), and in the latter there is mounted the independent complementary valve mechanism (1) which alters said stream of the semi-solid product (P) turning it into a drip, trickle or spray.

Abstract: An assembly includes a dispenser having a lower body including a bottom from which there extends a lower skirt, wherein the lower skirt there is fitted and an upper body including a neck, a pump adapted to be fixed in the neck, from the neck extends an upper skirt adapted to fit on the lower skirt, the lower body and the upper body defining a cavity in which a liquid pouch can be placed, the assembly comprising a support element comprising a wall-fixing plate to which a fixing base is fixed, the bottom comprising a bottom wall that is arranged around at least a part of the perimeter of the bottom and extends in the opposite direction to the lower skirt, forming an open housing, the bottom being provided with a connection device to the support element.

Abstract: Formulation and dispenser systems create dairy based toppings for beverages. The dispensers include a container, valve, and an actuator for the valve. The formulations include a liquid product and a propellant. The liquid product includes a certain percentage of milkfat provided, for example, by heavy cream, skim milk, nonfat dry milk, sweeteners, and an emulsifier. The propellant is nitrous oxide or nitrogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic container (11) comprising a blow-molded container part for receiving a filling product, comprising a container body and a container neck, wherein the container neck (17) comprises an inner wall (21) and an outer wall (23), a pouring element (25) that can be mounted on the container neck (17) and comprises a pouring opening (27), and a closure (29) by means of which the plastic container (11) can be closed. A first and second holding means (31, 45) are formed on the inner wall (21) of the container neck (17), wherein the first holding means (31) is formed so as to hold the pouring element (25) in the container neck (17) and the second holding means (45) is formed so as to hold the closure (29) in the container neck (17).

Abstract: An example bulk material dispensing apparatus includes: a frame; a hopper supported in the frame, the hopper configured to contain a bulk material for dispensing by the dispensing apparatus and having a hopper outlet; a feeding unit interconnected with the hopper outlet, the feeding unit configured to receive the bulk material from the hopper outlet and comprising: a feeding tube; and an auger disposed in the feeding tube, the auger configured to rotate to drive the bulk material received from the hopper outlet to be dispensed from a dispensing outlet; and a controller interconnected with the auger, the controller configured to: receive a dispensing request specifying a quantity of bulk material to dispense; and control the auger to rotate to dispense the quantity of bulk material.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.

Abstract: Imaging apparatus 10 for imaging nozzle section 21 of droplet dispenser device 20 includes illumination device 11 arranged for creating illumination light directed along illumination axis A1 towards an illumination range configured for accommodating nozzle section 21, and camera device 12 having imaging axis A2 directed to the illumination range. Camera device 12 is configured for collecting nozzle image(s) of nozzle section 21 arranged in the illumination range, wherein illumination device 11 and camera device 12 are arranged for dark field illumination of nozzle section 21. Illumination axis A1 and imaging axis A2 are slanted relative to each other and an illumination angle between axes A1 and A2 is selected such that the at least one nozzle image is collected with a dark background. Furthermore, dispenser apparatus 100 for dispensing droplets on a target and an imaging method for imaging nozzle section 21 of droplet dispenser device 20 are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating the wall of a glass container (1), which wall delimits a cavity (4) and an opening providing access to said cavity (4), the method comprising: the dispensing of a treatment substance into the cavity, using a dispensing means (12) of which a dispensing orifice (13) is positioned some distance from the opening of the container (1) and outside the latter, the container (1) being in motion relative to the dispensing means (12), and the capturing, by an image-capturing device (16), during the dispensing, of at least one image of a spatial region including the opening of the container (1) and determining, by analysing said image, whether or not a predetermined quantity of substance was introduced into the cavity (4) of the container (1). Method and installation for treating glass containers.

Abstract: Formulation delivery systems, formulation delivery devices, and formulation cartridges for the same are provided. Formulation delivery systems include a reusable handle, a formulation dispensing assembly, and a controller. The formulation dispensing assembly includes a reciprocating nozzle assembly and a pump. The reciprocating nozzle assembly is fluidically coupleable to the formulation cartridge or the cleaning cartridge received within the reusable handle. Formulation delivery devices include a reusable handle configured to receive a formulation cartridge therein, and a formulation dispensing assembly disposed in the reusable handle. The formulation dispensing assembly includes fluid conduits, a pump fluidically connected to the fluid conduits, a reciprocating nozzle assembly, and a controller. Formulation cartridges include a reusable cartridge body, a valve frame, and a disposable refill packet reversibly-coupleable to the reusable cartridge body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag-in-box container for storing and transporting liquids with a maximum safety tap for direct consumption through flexible tubes, for housing a filled bag with two opposite vertical positions for handling and transport, and another position for dispensation, with better safety control and a content outflow anti-blocking system; and spouts with direct connection to tube lines for the conduction of and mixing with other products at a distance, or for visible dispensation without touching the container at a shorter distance, with another end tap, a flow interrupter with a deformable elastic element connected with flanges that can be actuated between normal and safety closed positions, a nozzle that can be connected to one of the spouts for direct dispensation into the mouth, and a set of measurements printed on the box to help sorting and recycling the components of the container.

Abstract: There is described a lid-spout assembly for a package. The lid-spout assembly comprises at least a spout having a collar carrying a pouring outlet, a coupling ring arranged around a portion of the collar, a lid and a hinge element hinging the lid to the coupling ring. The lid is controllable between at least a closed configuration and an open configuration. The lid-spout assembly comprises an interaction assembly partially associated to the collar and partially associated to the lid and being designed such to determine a threshold force needed to be exceeded, in use, in order to control the lid from the closed configuration to the open configuration.

Abstract: A bulk material transport system includes one or more bulk material transport bins, weighing platforms, and vehicles arranged in various combinations as bulk material transporters, assemblies, and units. The system is useful for coupling with a bulk material container, forming a reduced pressure region at an inlet of the transport bin, and dispensing bulk material into the transport bin through the reduced pressure region.

Abstract: A portable granular material spreader including an enclosure adapted to dispense granular material through an outlet, and a pressurized air source. A chamber has first, second, and third passageways, and containing a distributor therein, the first passageway in fluid communication with the outlet to receive the granular material by virtue of gravity from the outlet with the distributor controlling a flow rate of the granular material in the chamber, the second passageway in fluid communication with the pressurized air source, and the third passageway for discharging the granular material entrained in pressurized air from the pressurized air source. A conduit being in fluid communication with the second passageway and the enclosure, the conduit end being sufficiently distal from the outlet to not result in aerating the granular material proximate the outlet while preventing a reverse flow of the granular material at the outlet during operation of the spreader.

Abstract: A new and improved touchless flowable product dispenser which is to be utilized to reduce the amount of bacteria and germs transmitted when a customer wishes to dispense a flowable product, such as, for example, various condiments into a container. This invention allows large quantities of the flowable product to be stored and dispensed without customer contact, thereby reducing the risk of germ and bacteria transmission inside of a restaurant, particularly during infectious disease events or calendar seasons.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle (10) for dispensing concrete, mortar or the like, comprising a housing (12) and a mixing chamber (14) which is arranged therein and is delimited by a circumferential wall (16) and extends along a longitudinal axis (L) at least between a supply opening (19) and an outlet opening (20); an actively driveable mixing device, which is arranged in the mixing chamber (14); and an exit opening (32), which is directly or indirectly flow-connected to the outlet opening (20) of the mixing chamber (14). At least one cavity (44; 44a, 44b), which extends axially and in the circumferential direction, is arranged around the circumferential wall (16) of the mixing chamber (14) and is in contact with the circumferential wall (16) and at least substantially surrounds the mixing chamber (14) in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure device for aseptic paper or paper-based containers which can be used for storing liquid products. In particular, the present invention relates to a closure device comprising three parts. It has a pour spout which can be fixed to an outer surface of the container, a cap having a re-sealable lid portion being permanently connected to a retainment portion via a hinge and a barrier breaking device moveably attached to the pour spout and configured to break a liquid tight seal of the paper or paper-based container upon twisting said cap. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a container and said closure device and a method for providing the assembly.