Patents Examined by Nils E. Pederson
  • Patent number: 4782982
    Abstract: A portable sprayer which has a resealable lid and a one-way valve attached to a receptacle. As the receptacle is filled with fluid through the one-way valve, air which is entrapped in the receptacle pressurizes the container to facilitate dispensing the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Root-Lowell Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Garry L. Ellison
  • Patent number: 4582226
    Abstract: A system for sanitizing a drinks dispensing apparatus includes a permanently attached manifold device mounted adjacent the product supply containers. The manifold device comprises a first manifold which can be attached to each of the product supply lines and two other manifolds one of which can be permanently attached to a gas supply and the other to a water or soda water supply. The first manifold also includes a hose and cooperating coupling which can be connected in turn to the gas manifold for dispensing the product within the supply lines, secondly to a tank of sanitizing fluid, thirdly to the water manifold and fourthly back to the gas manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Inventor: Gerald Doak