Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for emptying tubes. The device has at least one first and one second tooth roller, a housing, and an electric motor. The housing has at least one opening in the region of the two tooth rollers, the first tooth roller is arranged within the housing above the second tooth roller. The first tooth roller is freely rotatable, and the second tooth roller is driven by the electric motor. The two tooth rollers are in this case arranged one above the other such that a tube that is passed through the opening and between the two tube rollers with the tube fold at the front is drawn in by the rollers and the tube content can be pressed out of the tube.

Abstract: A miniature pump including a first chamber, a second chamber, a deformable membrane provided within the second chamber that divides the second chamber into first and second sub-chambers, the second sub-chamber defining a reservoir configured to contain liquid to be dispensed, a passage that connects the first chamber to the first sub-chamber, and an outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein pressurized fluid within the first internal chamber flows through the passage and into the first sub-chamber to compress the deformable membrane and cause liquid contained within the reservoir to flow out from the reservoir through the outlet and wherein the deformable membrane does not generate significant restoring forces when it is deformed and, therefore, will not return to its initial undeformed shape unless the reservoir is refilled.

Abstract: Convenience of an ink bottle and a bottle set is improved. An ink bottle includes: a container portion that contains ink; a guiding portion that is formed in one end portion of the container portion, and includes an outflow port from which the ink in the container portion flow out; and a cover that covers at least an end portion of the container portion on the opposite side of the guiding portion.

Abstract: There is proposed an apparatus and method for measuring fluid usage from a container. The apparatus in one form includes a proximity sensor or sensors positioned in, or adjacent, an outlet of said container and configured to monitor the presence or absence of said fluid within or adjacent said outlet, an angle sensor for determining a first angle of said container when said fluid begins to flow through the outlet, and for determining a second angle of said container when said fluid stops flowing through said outlet, and a transmitter for sending data from the proximity sensor/s and angle sensor or processed data therefrom, to a computing device and/or display unit, wherein the data or processed data is used to calculate or indicate a volume of the fluid having passed through the outlet.

Abstract: A dispensing system (100) includes a pour cap (102) which may be connected with the neck of a container (900). The cap base includes a main deck (108), a dispensing spout (110) and a venting tube (112). A flow regulator is mounted on the underside of the main deck such that the flow regulator restricts flow through the opening of the dispensing spout. In some embodiments, the flow regulator is a hinged spring-loaded baffle plate (116). In some embodiments, the flow regulator is a gravity ball valve (316). A visual timing device (200) may be advantageously located on the pour cap (102) so that the timing device is easily visible to a user during operation or use of the dispensing system. The constant flow rate provided by the flow regulator allows the timing device to more precisely measure each pour regardless of how much fluid is in the bottle.

Abstract: A reusable cartridge piston for use with film bag cartridges comprises a piston base, an intermediate portion and a piston head. An extension axis extends from the piston base through the intermediate portion and through the piston head. The piston also includes a lip sections extending radially outwardly with respect to the extension axis from a sidewall of the piston head, the piston base and the piston head being spaced apart from one another by the intermediate portion, with a gap between the piston base and the lip sections. The lip sections are respectively spaced apart from one another by slits formed between two neighboring lip sections, with the slits extending in a radial direction with respect to the extension axis of the piston. The piston base, the intermediate portion, the piston head and the lip sections are formed as one piece.

Abstract: A retractable dispenser device includes: an externally threaded multi-ply tube comprising a spiral wound first multi-ply material, wherein the first multi-ply material includes one or more inner plies and an outer ply, wherein the outer ply is wider than the one or more inner plies, wherein subsequent windings of the inner plies abut each other such that the outer ply overlaps at each subsequent winding forming an external thread; and an internally threaded multi-ply sleeve comprising a spiral wound second multi-ply material, wherein the second multi-ply material includes an inner ply and one or more outer plies, wherein the inner ply is narrower than the one or more outer plies, wherein subsequent windings of the outer plies abut each other such that the inner ply leaves a gap at each subsequent winding forming an internal thread.

Abstract: The device makes it possible to dispense predetermined metered quantities of liquid. It includes a sealing member that can take up a liquid release position, allowing liquid to flow out of the device, and a non-return position preventing liquid from flowing back into the device. The sealing member is provided with metering means for metering out the liquid to be dispensed.

Abstract: Keg sensors and keg sensor assemblies are disclosed. In some embodiments, the keg sensor may include a main body and a first connector attached to the main body and configured to be connected to a keg dispensing coupler. The keg dispensing coupler may be configured to be moved between a closed position and an open position; The keg sensor may additionally include a second connector attached to the main body and configured to be connected to a valve of a keg. The keg sensor may further include a sensor assembly attached to the main body and configured to detect one or more operating parameters of liquid dispensed, via the keg dispensing coupler, from the keg through the keg sensor. In some embodiments, the keg sensor assembly may include a keg sensor and a stack cage assembly. The stack cage assembly may include a cage sized to surround the keg sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing head (1) for a dispensing device, and to a dispensing device (100) for the metered dispensing of liquid preparations, which dispensing device is provided with the dispensing head. The dispensing head comprises a special valve (6), which comprises at least one sealing lip (7a, 7b), by means of which a passage channel (3) for dispensing the liquid preparation, which passage channel is formed in the dispensing head, can be closed. The present invention is characterized by the simplicity of the dispensing head (1) and the economic advantages in the manufacturing which are linked to this simplicity.

Abstract: An aerosol spray device includes a container having first and second fluid reservoirs disposed therein that are divided from one another. The first fluid reservoir holds a first mixture including a first aerosol propellant and a first part of a silicone based topical skin adhesive that is dissolved in the first aerosol propellant. The second fluid reservoir holds a second mixture including a second aerosol propellant and a second part of the silicone based topical skin adhesive that is dissolved in the second aerosol propellant. An aerosol spray dispensing system is connected with the container, which is configured to combine the first and second mixtures to form the silicone based topical skin adhesive and dispense the silicone based topical skin adhesive from the container as an aerosol spray.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.

Abstract: A reusable drinking bottle having an improved, easily cleanable, closure adapted with a drinking spout. A closure body is adapted for mating engagement in covering relation with the open top formed in a drinking bottle. A valve insert places the interior volume of the drinking bottle in fluid communication with the exterior. An actuator is removably connected to the valve insert to allow for user actuated rotation thereof between closed and open configurations. A normally closed resilient self-sealing valve allows liquid to flow from the drinking bottle through the valve insert when configured to the open configuration. The valve insert is retained by a retaining cap in threaded engagement with the valve insert on the exterior of the base. The closure of the present invention contains only a small number of components and may be easily disassembled by the user to allow for cleaning.

Abstract: An oil-injection device includes a base body, two clamping members, and a fastening member. The base body is formed with an oil channel. The two clamping members are movably disposed on the base body. The fastening member is movably disposed on the base body.

Abstract: Described is an assembly that provides a passageway for a beverage line connected between a beverage vessel contained within a cabinet, and a beverage tap secured to a tabletop accessory located on a top surface of the cabinet. When the accessory is secured to both the cabinet and a tabletop accessory, the accessory provides: (i) a passageway for the beverage line while (ii) stabilizing and maintaining the tabletop accessory in a stationary and fixed position relative to the cabinet. The accessory may include an upper connector (fastened to the tabletop accessory) having a female shaft for engaging a male shaft of a lower connector (fastened to the cabinet).

Abstract: A beverage container arranged to dispense a measured amount of a beverage is disclosed. The beverage container is adapted to be stored on the neck of the vessel and detached from the vessel to dispense the beverage either into the vessel or another vessel.

Abstract: A dispensing control system includes a dispensing device and a remote device. The dispensing device includes a dispenser configured to dispense material from a cartridge disposed in the dispensing device, a first receiver configured to receive information related to the cartridge, a transmitter configured to transmit the information related to the cartridge, and an electronic controller configured to cause the transmitter of the dispensing device to transmit the information related to the cartridge. The remote device includes an electronic controller, a receiver and a transmitter, the receiver of the remote device is configured to receive the information related to the cartridge, the controller of the remote device is configured to monitor the information related to the cartridge and to cause the transmitter of the remote device to transmit the information related to the cartridge to a remote server.

Abstract: A fixing device for a folded paste tube such as toothpaste, includes a tube bottom end formed on one end of the tube to have a certain width and length and a pair of hook parts formed on one surface of the tube bottom end to face each other in a tilted direction along a perforated line cut from one side to the other side in a horizontal direction and the tilted direction, and binding parts formed inside the hook parts, wherein the hook parts are cut along the perforated line, the hook part on one side and the hook part on the other side are unfolded and surround a rolled and folded part of the tube bottom end, and the binding parts come into contact with each other so as to allow hooks to be held by each other.

Abstract: A process for operating an extrusion system is provided. An extrusion device is provided that has at least two extrusion pistons operable with different feed ratios. The process involves storing a ratio of feed rates of the extrusion pistons in a storage device of the control device in dependence on the second signal. A least one drive device is actuated by the control device for displacing the two extrusion pistons into a start position, in which a plunger of the first extrusion piston substantially abuts the first cartridge of the cartridge device and a plunger of the second extrusion piston substantially abuts the second cartridge the cartridge device. The at least one drive device is actuated by the control device with a ratio of feed rates stored in the storage device of the control device for the extrusion pistons at user request.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dosing cap. In an embodiment, the dosing cap includes (A) a collar member having an annular skirt depending from a base. An inner surface of the annular skirt has a securing member for securing the collar member to a neck of a container. The base includes (i) at least one opening with a one-way valve permitting fluid flow in a first direction, and (ii) an air channel with a one-way valve permitting fluid flow in a second direction. The dosing cap includes (B) a cap member having an annular sidewall extending from a dispensing element. An inner surface of the annular sidewall has an attachment member adjustably attached to a reciprocal attachment member on an outer surface of the first sidewall. The dosing cap includes (C) a metering chamber formed by an enclosed volume between the cap member and the base. The dosing cap includes (D) the dispensing element permitting flow of a fluid from the metering chamber.