Abstract: An implement enabling a user to positively split-inject various kinds of perfumes by a simple attaching/detaching operation is provided. The implement includes a multi-stage engaging unit 21 to be fitted to the outlet of a container 8 for storing therein perfume, a push-operation head 2 provided with an outlet hole opened at the center of the engaging unit 21, and a dispensing pipe 1 connected to the outlet hole, whereby it is possible to split-inject small amounts of perfumes for transfer into separate containers and carry a plurality of kinds of perfume.

Abstract: A container assembly (10) is provided for dispensing a mixture of a primary composition. The container assembly includes an outer container (12) extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a chamber (24) for receiving the primary composition. A collapsible inner container (62) is positioned within the outer container and defines a chamber (70) for receiving the secondary composition. A piston (38) is provided to simultaneously urge the primary composition from the outer container and the secondary composition from the inner container.

Abstract: A container with an integrally molded flap for covering an opening has a top that is deflected during cooling to provide a self-closing capability. This capability is provided by causing the top to cool to room temperature when the flaps are closed into a warped shape, either concave or convex in which the hinge formed integral with the flap and the rest of the cover is curved with the flaps closed. This could be done by careful design of the cap such that it warps this way during cooling naturally, or by pressing on the cap during cooling to “set” the cap and hinge in a curved shape. When the flap is opened, the arrangement of the flap and hinge reduce the chance that the flap will return to its as-molded position and jam.

Abstract: An electrically operated fluid dispenser for dispensing a pattern of viscous fluid onto a substrate during a run mode. The dispenser is turned off and does not dispense the viscous fluid during a standby mode of operation. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having an outlet and an armature disposed in the dispenser body for movement between an opened position allowing a fluid flow from the outlet and a closed position preventing the fluid flow from the outlet. A coil is mounted adjacent the armature and selectively generates an electromagnetic field for moving the armature between the opened and closed positions. A controller includes different apparatus and methods for using the coil as a heater as well as providing other heat transfer devices on the dispensing valve to maintain a constant temperature either, during only the run mode or, during both, the run and the standby modes.

Abstract: A confectionary dispenser of the present invention is for use in association with a confectionary. The dispenser includes a body, a movable trigger, a removable internal channel and a feeder mechanism. The trigger is movably attached to the body and has an at rest position and an end of stroke position. The removable internal channel is removably attached to the body. The removable internal channel has an exit opening and is adapted to receive the confectionary. The feeder mechanism is operably attached to the trigger for operably advancing the confectionary into the removable internal channel when the trigger is moved from the at rest position towards the end of stroke position. The confectionary dispenser may include a device for controlling the confectionary that is extruded from the channel at the exit opening. Preferably the confectionary dispenser includes a heater attached to the body which is adapted to heat the confectionary in the removable internal channel.

Abstract: An intravenous administration lines fastening and identification device includes a hollow cylindrical fastening member of resilient, flexible material. The cylindrical member has a full length longitudinal slit aperture. A plurality of tube holding members of resilient, flexible material, each with a cylindrical bore, are secured to the outer surface of the hollow cylindrical fastening member opposite the fastening member longitudinal slit aperture. Each tube holding member bore axis is oriented perpendicular to the fastening member longitudinal cylindrical axis. The tube holding members each have a full length slit aperture opposite the fastening member, with the slit aperture accessing the holding member cylindrical bore. An identification marking surface is present on the cylindrical member outer surface in register with and adjacent each tube holding member for identification of the IV tubing contents.

Abstract: A valve for controlling liquids has a plezoelectric unit (3) for actuating a valve member (2) and has at least one control piston (7) and at least one actuating piston (10) for actuating a valve closing member (13). Between the control piston (7) and the actuating piston (10) is a hydraulic chamber (11), functioning as a hydraulic coupler. A graduated step-up is provided in such a way that the actuating piston (10) is displaceable for a first fraction of its maximum stroke length, and a cross-sectional area (A1) of the actuating piston (10), adjoining the hydraulic chamber (11), and a cross-sectional area (A3) of the sleeve (14) together at maximum correspond to the cross-sectional area (A0) of the control piston (7). A stop (34) for the sleeve (14) in the valve seat direction is provided in the bore (8).

Abstract: A container valve (2) comprises a housing (3) within which a fluid inlet (5) communicates with a fluid outlet (7) via a valve seat (9) and a valve chamber (10). A closure member (15) is inserted into the valve chamber (10). A spindle (17) is inserted into a guide hole (14) which communicates with the valve chamber (10). The closure member (15) is connected to a handle (18) through the spindle (17). The handle (18) enables the closure member (15) to operate for opening and closing with respect to the valve seat (9). An annular scraper (21) is attached between the closure member (15) and a peripheral wall of the valve chamber (10). The annular scraper (21) has a lip (21a) whose inner peripheral surface is brought into contact with an outer peripheral surface of the closure member (15). A sealing member (23) is attached between the closure member (15) and the guide hole (14).

Abstract: A beverage dispense apparatus having one or more outlets for fluids to be dispensed, a fluid supply line for each fluid, each outlet being governed by a valve, and a valve actuator to open and close each valve. A flow sensor is positioned in each fluid supply line and connected to a control which controls the opening of its respective valve on receiving a start signal and actuates closing of the valve when the pre-determined amount of fluid flow has been achieved. Each valve includes a closure member movable in a passageway from a first position in which the valve is fully closed to a second position in which the valve is fully open. The closure member comprises a groove having a transverse cross section that increases in area in the downstream or upstream direction, whereby movement of the closure member from the first position towards the second position opens a flow channel through the groove.

Abstract: A valve, especially a switch-over valve for large channel cross sections, is provided. A wing is pivotably mounted in a housing having channel connections. A fixating lever assembly provides for movement of the wing and includes a fixating lever and at least one link rod, one end of which is pivotably connected with the fixating lever while the other end is pivotably connected with the wing. A respective driver passes through and is mounted on opposite side walls of the housing. An inner end of each driver is connected to the fixating lever of a given one of the assemblies. A rotary drive mechanism engages an outer end of each driver.

Abstract: A valve packing system uniformly distributes the radial packing load in a valve stuffing box. In one embodiment the cylindrical wall of the stuffing box is tapered with a flat bottom. In other embodiments the cylindrical wall of the stuffing box is straight with a tapered outbound bottom, the bottom of the packing ring is tapered at the same outbound angle to match the outbound taper at the bottom of the cylindrical stuffing box, the cylindrical wall of the stuffing box is straight with a tapered inbound bottom, the bottom of the packing ring is tapered at the same inbound angle to match the inbound taper at the bottom of the cylindrical stuffing box, and the cylindrical wall of the stuffing box is straight with a male “V” x-section at the bottom of the stuffing box to accept a packing ring having a female “V” groove on the bottom.

Abstract: A valve body having one or more integral seal retention grooves and one or more interior hollows which may be manufactured using frictional or other types of welding to join two previously formed portions through at least one cylindrical web. Forging or casting valve body portions to near-net-shape prior to joining minimizes machining necessary to achieve a final desired shape. Finish machining of certain valve body surfaces prior to joining is optional. One or more interior hollows and an integral seal retention groove are formed in the welded valve body from features present on the portions joined by welding to form the body. Such valve bodies have relatively high stiffness for their weight and require only limited machining to achieve a final shape. Increased valve durability and reduced metal wear arise from the reduced valve body weight and correspondingly reduced impact loading as the valve body moves to seal against a valve seat.

Abstract: A mixing valve assembly (16) is provided for a container structure (10). The mixing valve assembly includes a valve stem (132) having an inlet (134) within the container structure and an outlet (136) external of the container structure. The valve stem is movable between a first position wherein the composition is retained in the container structure and a second depressed position wherein the composition exits the container structure through the outlet of the valve stem. A generally concave biasing structure (156) extends from the valve stem and urges the valve stem toward the first position.

Abstract: An electromechanical valve that includes a cylindrical housing having a first axially disposed chamber containing a valve body and a spool reciprocally mounted in the body for movement along the axis of the housing. A second chamber is located within the housing adjacent to the first chamber which contains a voice coil actuator having a coil holder that is coupled to the spool so that the spool moves linearly when a current is applied to the coil. Materials having a high thermal conductivity are placed in the voice coil actuator for rapidly transmitting heat energy generated in the coil to the housing so that the energy is dissipated into the surrounding ambient before it can damage the actuator.

Abstract: A cutter assembly for cutting a membrane which seals a transfer spigot on a container, the cutter assembly including a valve including a valve body adapted to engage the transfer spigot, the valve body including a valve closure member, adapted to be moved between open and closed positions to open and close the valve, at least one elongate cutter which terminates in a cutting tip, the cutting tip being adapted to rupture or slit the membranes, actuation means for providing axial movement to the elongate cutter within the valve body, and the actuation means and/or the elongate cutter being adapted to move and cut a membrane independently of the operation of the valve closure member, and when the valve is in the open condition, the at least one elongate cutter can pass the valve closure member to engage the membrane to be cut.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnet valve, in particular for a slip-controlled hydraulic vehicle brake system, having a valve carrier bush and a guide sleeve, extending through an opening of the valve carrier bush and joined thereto by positive engagement by means of a caulked feature, in which sleeve an armature and a valve closing body are received displaceably relative to a magnet core and a valve seat, and having an electrical coil surrounding the guide sleeve in the region of the magnet core. The invention proposes that a flange, embodied as a radially outward-pointing crease is formed onto the guide sleeve and is braced in fluid- and pressure-tight fashion by the caulked feature against a radially inner, steplike shoulder of the valve carrier bush, and the flange has flat end portions, extending transversely to a magnet valve axis, which rest on one another substantially without any space between them.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a beverage container is provided including a carbonated beverage container containing a carbonated beverage. A dispenser includes a body assembly screwably mounted on the carbonated beverage container with a dispenser spout extending therefrom. A tube depends from the dispenser into the container and remains in communication with the dispenser spout. Situated within a bore formed in the body assembly is a plunger. Such bore connects the tube and the dispensing spout. The plunger has a spring urging the same into a first orientation for preventing the flow of fluid from the tube to the dispensing spout. Also included is a lever connected to the plunger for urging the plunger into a second orientation for allowing the flow of fluid from the tube to the dispensing spout.

Abstract: A ball valve having an upstream seat (92) with the seat actuated by outside pressure (14, 16). Retraction members (100, 102) continuously urge seat (92) to a retracted position out of sealing engagement with the ball. A sealing member (104) fits loosely within an annular recess in the seat (92).

Abstract: A fail-safe fluid actuator comprising a piston slidably disposed within a cylinder. In the event of a pressure loss, the piston is urged to a fail-safe position by a plurality of externally mounted constant force spring mechanisms. In one embodiment the mechanisms are located at one end of the cylinder with a telescoping cover for protecting them from exposure and damage. In another embodiment the mechanisms are located at the side of the cylinder whereby the overall length of the actuator is significantly shortened. The fail-safe force applied to the piston by the spring mechanisms is externally adjustable, and they are readily accessible fur replacement or repair.

Abstract: A collapsible tube squeezer assists the process of dispensing the content of a collapsible tube, and holds the wound emptied portion of the tube. A tube squeezer is formed from a continuous strip of material, with a long slot where the sealed end of the tube can be inserted. As the tube squeezer is pushed toward the dispensing end of the tube, the material stored in the tube can be forced out of the dispensing end. At the same time, the emptied portion of the tube is left flat, so that it can be easily rolled to the tube squeezer position. Locking arms can then be pulled across the rolled tube. A locking mechanism at the ends of the locking arms is engaged to hold the rolled tube in place.