Abstract: A method, computer program product, and apparatus for receiving, at a fluid dispensing apparatus, a control signal, wherein the control signal may be received from a base station, wherein the control signal, when received, may cause the fluid dispensing apparatus to perform operations. The operations may include generating a positive pressure within a fluid cartridge of the fluid dispensing apparatus by adjusting, via a motor of the fluid dispensing apparatus, a drive rod and piston of the fluid dispensing apparatus in a first direction relative to the fluid cartridge to dispense fluid in the fluid cartridge via a nozzle of the fluid dispensing apparatus. The operations may include generating a negative pressure within the fluid cartridge by adjusting, via the motor, the drive rod and piston in a second direction relative to the fluid cartridge to draw fluid into the fluid cartridge via the nozzle.

Abstract: An apparatus and means of repeatedly dispensing controlled doses of liquid contained in a resiliently squeezable container, wherein the dose size can be adjusted.

Abstract: An apparatus and means of repeatedly dispensing controlled doses of liquid contained in a resiliently squeezable container, wherein the dose size can be adjusted.

Abstract: A combination spinning top including a multiplicity of petals removably retained at spaced apart locations on a circumferential end wall of a central round body to give the combination spinning top the appearance of a flower and to provide balance to enable the combination spinning top to spin on a tip for a longer period of time than it would spin without the petals. Each of the multiplicity of petals retain a writing instrument, the writing instrument also serving as an attaching arm to attach a respective petal to the central body of the spinner top.

Abstract: A package bag made by a packaging laminate film and provided midway between both side portions with a back-lined portion and a filling space of a liquid packing material, wherein the back-lined portion is sealed on its peripheral edge with an outer edge seal part, an inner edge seal part, an upper edge seal part and a lower edge seal part, while an internal side of these seal parts is defined by a partition wall of these seal parts into a self-supporting stable portion and a pouring path communicating to a pouring port disposed in the outer edge seal part; and the inner edge seal part is provided with a first easy-peelable portion separating the self-supporting stable portion and the filling space and a second easy-peelable portion separating the pouring path and the filling space, and the first easy-peelable portion is preferentially peeled by pushing the filling space.

Abstract: The present application provides a dispensing nozzle assembly. The dispensing nozzle assembly may include a core module assembly and an injector ring assembly surrounding the removable core module assembly. The injector ring assembly may include a number of first paths surrounding the core module assembly and extending to a dispensing ring and a number of second paths surrounding the first paths and extending to the dispensing ring.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a flowable food product from a reservoir is provided. A wall of the reservoir defines an aperture therethrough allowing the flowable food product to exit the reservoir. The system includes a valve having a base member having a first passageway extending therethrough and a moving member having a second passageway extending therethrough, the moving member configured to slide relative to the base member between a closed position in which the first passageway and the second passageway do not overlap and an open position in which the first passageway and the second passageway overlap. When the moving member is in the open position, an axis extending through the first passageway and the second passageway extends through the aperture in the reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for metering the flow of a fluid. A fluid-metering device for a hose or pipe, comprises: a body (10) having an inlet (12) and an outlet (11); an impeller (20) drivable by a flow of fluid through the device; a barrel (40), having an inlet (42) and an outlet (43), slidably mounted in the body (10) such that the barrel (40) is slidable between an open position wherein the barrel inlet (42) and outlet (43) are aligned with the body inlet (12) and outlet (11) such that a fluid can flow through the device and drive the impeller (20), and a closed position wherein the barrel inlet (42) and outlet (43) are offset from the body inlet (12) and outlet (11) such that a fluid cannot flow through the device, the barrel (40) being biased towards the closed position; and latching means (50) arranged to hold the barrel (40) in the open position, wherein a predetermined number of rotations of the impeller (20) will release the barrel (40).

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing assembly for containers, such as bottles and/or jars, which allows a hermetically isolated additive to be dispensed into the inside of said container, via a cartridge, characterised in that the assembly comprises a closing device having a main body (3) with joining means that allow detachable connection to a removable cartridge (4) storing the additive to be released, where said removable cartridge (4) houses a piercing projection (5) that can be actuated by direct contact with an actuator (2) connected to said main body (3).

Abstract: A portable beverage container includes a container body defining an interior adapted to store a liquid, and a lid assembly that includes a lid housing removably coupled to the container body and a spout coupled to the lid housing and movable between a stowed configuration and a dispensing configuration, the spout defining a fluid passageway in selective fluid communication with the interior of the container body. The lid assembly also includes a seal housing carrying a sealing element, the seal housing movably coupled to the lid housing between an in-use position, wherein the seal housing engages the spout such that the sealing element controls fluid flow through the fluid passageway of the spout, and a cleaning position, wherein the seal housing is spaced from the spout to permit cleaning of the sealing element.

Abstract: Provided is a cleansing device which is configured to be used while being easily joined to a mineral water bottle to erase or adjust makeup by using mineral water conveniently even while going out and erase or adjust the makeup without a skin trouble by using the mineral water even in the case of traveling in an area where water is poor. The cleansing device includes: a first joining member joined to an opening of a mineral water bottle accommodating mineral water and including an applicator which allows mineral water accommodated in the mineral water bottle to be applied to a face of a user; and a second joining member detachably joined to the first joining member to protect the applicator of the first joining member.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and apparatus for receiving, at a fluid dispensing apparatus, a control signal, wherein the control signal may be received from a base station, wherein the control signal, when received, may cause the fluid dispensing apparatus to perform operations. The operations may include generating a positive pressure within a fluid cartridge of the fluid dispensing apparatus by adjusting, via a motor of the fluid dispensing apparatus, a drive rod and piston of the fluid dispensing apparatus in a first direction relative to the fluid cartridge to dispense fluid in the fluid cartridge via a nozzle of the fluid dispensing apparatus. The operations may include generating a negative pressure within the fluid cartridge by adjusting, via the motor, the drive rod and piston in a second direction relative to the fluid cartridge to draw fluid into the fluid cartridge via the nozzle.

Abstract: Faucet-integrated touch-free soap dispensing systems are provided. A soap dispenser is at least partially integrated with a faucet, and includes a proximity sensor, a dispensing unit, and a soap dispensing outlet. The dispensing unit includes a soap reservoir and a pump mountable below a deck that supports the faucet, and is communicatively coupled to the proximity sensor and fluidly coupled to the soap dispensing outlet via a soap tube.

Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other flowable materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a one-way valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger includes an inlet(s) and a proximal wall fixed at one end of a first side wall. The valve directly contacts a distal end of the first wall so that an annular flange extending inward from the annular extension slidingly engages an annular groove along the first wall between first and second positions. The circumferential end of the first wall contacts the barrier in the first position to close the outlet(s). The circumferential end does not contact the barrier in the second position to open the outlet(s). A first reservoir is defined by the first wall, the proximal wall, and the valve. The inlet(s) permits gas to enter the first reservoir as fluid is transferred through the valve to a second reservoir.

Abstract: The back cream applicator is configured for use with a therapeutic liquid such as a lotion or cream. The back cream applicator applies the therapeutic liquid to a person. The back cream applicator is configured for self-application of the therapeutic liquid. The back cream applicator is configured to extend the reach of the person such that the therapeutic liquid can be applied to locations that are otherwise difficult to reach. The back cream applicator comprises a telescopic handle, a cleansing head, a pump, and a refillable reservoir. The cleansing head applies the therapeutic liquid to the person. The refillable reservoir contains a stock of the therapeutic liquid for use by the cleansing head. The pump is a mechanical device that transports the therapeutic liquid to the cleansing head. The telescopic handle is an extension apparatus that extends the reach of the person.

Abstract: A trigger operated aerosol dispenser is disclosed for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container through an aerosol valve. The trigger operated aerosol dispenser comprises a base secured to the aerosol container with a dispensing head mounted to the base. A nozzle extends through the dispensing head for communicating the aerosol valve with a terminal orifice. A trigger actuator extends from the dispensing head for actuating the aerosol valve upon depression of the trigger actuator to dispense the aerosol product from the terminal orifice. The trigger operated aerosol dispenser may incorporate a lock for inhibiting the trigger from actuating the aerosol valve. In one example, the trigger operated aerosol dispenser may be actuated in an alternate manner upon a depression of the dispensing head. Preferably, the trigger operated aerosol dispenser is formed from a two piece unit.

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: An elastic body for cosmetic holding use which can be used for holding a cosmetic such as a foundation, such as a puff that can be used for the application of a cosmetic onto skin, said elastic body being characterized by containing conjugate fibers as constituent fibers, wherein each of the conjugate fibers contains a resin A and a resin B having a higher melting temperature than that of the resin A, and contact parts between the constituent fibers are integrated with the resin A contained in the conjugate fibers; a cosmetic-containing elastic body which comprises the elastic body for cosmetic holding use and a cosmetic contained in the elastic body; and a cosmetic equipped with the cosmetic-containing elastic body.

Abstract: An ergonomic glue pen employs a spring-loaded advancing assembly for advancing a glue stick toward a heater. When the proper temperature is reached, a trigger is depressed to dispense glue through a forward nozzle. In some embodiments, the nozzle changes color when the proper temperature is obtained. A button at the side of the glue pen is manually displaceable by the user. The glue stick is loaded at the rear of the glue pen via a one-way collet. The trigger preferably interacts with the advancing assembly via a spring-loaded ratchet mechanism.

Abstract: An improved container suitable for use with a nesting sprayer handle is provided. The container includes a container handle opening with an improved top wall geometry. The top wall geometry resists deformation to reduce or eliminate accidental dislodgment of a sprayer handle when the sprayer handle is nested in the container handle opening.