Abstract: A beverage pouring device includes a cradle that is moveable between a first position and a second position under a dispensing spigot. The cradle supports a glass and moving the cradle to the second position actuates a valve to dispense beverage into the glass. After partially filling the glass, the cradle automatically returns to the first position and the device continues filling the glass to a desired volume. The device starts and stops the flow of beverage automatically to arrive at a desired volume within the glass. The automatically moving cradle helps with foam control while allowing the glass to be filled hands-free which allows the user to do other tasks while the glass is being filled. The device tracks beverage statistics and sends these statistics to a remote computing device, as well as provides an alert when the beverage source approaches emptiness.

Abstract: An adapter and a method of operation of the adapter. The adapter is configured for use with a faucet of a beverage dispenser to facilitate reduced touching of the dispenser or touchless use of the faucet. The adaptor includes a body having a faucet handle engaging portion, a fulcrum portion, at least one extending portion, and a cup engaging portion. A nozzle clearance area is defined generally between the cup engaging portion and the fulcrum portion. The method of operation provides attachment of the adaptor to the faucet without the need for tools, fasteners, adhesives, or the like. The method of fabrication allows for the adaptor to be fabricated from a generally planar piece of material and manufactured to provide the structure as defined.

Abstract: A closure for a medical container including a base structured to be supported in an operative, upright orientation on a horizontal surface and having an exposed face and a connector disposed thereon and extending outwardly therefrom. A protective cage includes one or more cage members each configured in the form of a helix fixedly connected to the base and extending longitudinally and laterally outward from the connector in at least partially surrounding relation thereto. The base may include self-righting structural features, including an outer surface having a curved, substantially bulbous configuration and a center of gravity disposed between a tipping point of said base and a terminal end thereof.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system having a base, a fuel inlet configured to receive fuel from a secondary fuel supply, a fuel outlet configured to deliver fuel to a machine, a filter assembly and a coalescer configured to filter the fuel, a fuel controller configured to regulate pressure of the fuel that will be delivered to a machine, a boost pump assembly and a main pump assembly configured to pressurize the fuel.

Abstract: A filling head, which includes: A filling head housing for conveying operating fluid in a supply sense from a supply-intake region, which is configured for introducing operating fluid into the filling head, to an outlet port, A venting structure which allows the conveying of gas in a venting sense which is opposite to the supply sense, Where the supply-intake region exhibits a hollow plug-in connector extending along a virtual nozzle path with a plug-in orifice through which an intake space connected fluid-mechanically with the outlet port is accessible, Where an inner nozzle wall bordering the intake space exhibits functional formations projecting into the intake space as part of the venting structure, Where on the external side of the plug-in connectors there is provided an active formation which is configured to interact with an internal thread of a supply device for the latter's positional stabilization at the plug-in connector.

Abstract: A fluid connector includes a body that has a first end and a second end. The first end defines a first opening that has a first diameter and the second end defines a second opening that has a second diameter different from the first diameter. The body has an inner surface defining a channel that extends from the first opening to the second opening. The inner surface smoothly extending from the first end to the second end. The first connector configured to prevent foaming of media flowed therethrough as a flow diameter of the media transition from the first diameter to the second diameter.

Abstract: A system for storing fuel includes a support structure supporting at least one fuel tank a predetermined distance above ground. The fuel tank includes an inner tank configured to contain a gaseous fuel, an intermediate tank encompassing the inner tank and defining a first annular space therebetween, and an outer tank encompassing the intermediate tank an defining a second annular space therebetween. The first annular space is filled with a shock-absorbing resin for absorbing structural stresses, while the second annular space is filled with an insulating material providing for fire and ballistic resistance. The intermediate tank is connected to the support structure and to at least one adjacent fuel tank, and prevents the transfer of load to the inner tank.

Abstract: A system for transferring crude oil from an onshore location to an offshore vessel comprises a crude oil supply assembly for transferring the crude oil from an onshore oil supply to the vessel, and a vapor return assembly for transferring vapor from the vessel to a vapor processing facility. The vapor return assembly is provided with a fan configured to promote a flow of vapor through the vapor return assembly from the vessel towards the vapor processing facility. The system further is provided with a member for energizing the fan.

Abstract: Gas pressure actuated fill termination valves for cryogenic liquid storage tanks and storage tanks containing the same.

Abstract: A manual fuel pump device comprises a crank operated fuel pump in mechanical communication with a spring-loaded hand crank by means of a pump, pulley, and belt system. A dynamo is in mechanical communication with the belt thereby generating a useable electrical current. The device is configured to be an additional component of industry grade fuel dispenser permitting a user to operate the dispenser in the event of an electrical outage.

Abstract: A tire maintenance means (1) is provided, which includes a monitoring module (2) for monitoring the status of a tire; an inflating module (4) for inflating or deflating the tire; a repairing module (5) for filling a sealant to the tire; a control module (3) for maintaining the tire based on a signal from the monitoring module (2). A method of maintaining a tire is also provided.

Abstract: A funnel assembly comprising a funnel, a fill tube, a valve, and tube storage structure. The funnel includes an outer wall defining a fill chamber and including alignment structure. The tube storage structure includes an upper holder positioned near the upper opening and left and right guides spaced below the upper holder. The alignment structure is configured to align with and accept a stored tube of another funnel assembly when the funnel assemblies are stacked together. The fill tube is configured to be fluidly connected to the funnel. The tube storage structure is configured to removably secure the fill tube to the funnel when the upper end of the fill tube is not fluidly connected to the funnel so that the fill tube substantially conforms to the convex, tapered outer wall.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a medication dispensing assembly includes a housing containing a plurality of electronically activated guidance devices which are configured to guide medications from at least one medication dispenser into a plurality of containers. The housing includes a panel which closes off at least a portion of one side of the housing. The panel has a plurality of wire openings that are spaced apart from one another. A plurality of wires extend through a portion of an interior of the housing and extend through the wire openings of the panel from the interior of the housing to outside of the housing. The wires are electronically connected with electronically activated guidance devices. At least one of the wire openings includes a slot which extends to an edge of the panel.

Abstract: A gardening apparatus includes a feeder cup, a connector, and a central axis. The feeder cup includes a first pouring section, a second pouring section, a third pouring section, and a fourth pouring section. The feeder cup and the connector are concentrically aligned along the central axis. The feeder cup and the connector are adjacently connected to each other as the feeder cup provide storage area for water or fertilizer. The first pouring section, the second pouring section, the third pouring section, and the fourth pouring section are radially integrated into the feeder cup to channel through the stored water or fertilizer. The connector functions as a fastening body to secure the feeder cup to existing watering wands or a handle so that the hard-to-reach botanical can be reached.

Abstract: A gas differentiating nozzle device includes a tubular housing made of a fuel resistant material having a perpendicularly positioned dowel passing through a near center portion of the device. A first half of the device above the dowel further comprises a plurality of concentric interior tubes in fluid communication with a second half of the device below the dowel which further comprises a plurality of rectangular vents disposed near the second half end of the device.

Abstract: A dip tube (10) for extracting a fluid (102) from a bottle (104) comprises an adapter (12) configured to be at least partially inserted into a neck (106) of the bottle (104) and being provided with a connecting port (38) which is configured to be connected to a suction device (118), an elongated hollow withdrawal tube (14) which has a cross-sectional area that is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the adapter (12) and which is configured to protrude from the adapter (12) into a fluid receiving space (108) of the bottle (104), when the adapter (12) is inserted in the bottle neck (106), and which is arranged in fluid communication with the connecting port (38) of the adapter (12), and a sealing disc (52) extending from an outer circumferential surface (54) of the withdrawal tube (14) and being configured to abut against an inner surface (128) of the bottle (104) so as to seal the fluid receiving space (108) of the bottle (104).

Abstract: A system and method for batch sizing a formula that defines one or more hair dye materials and corresponding recommended amounts for creating an individual batch sized amount of a hair dye mixture. One method includes providing a control system having at least a processor and a computer-readable memory, wherein the memory contains software configured to receive a formula defining instructions for blending a hair dye mixture using one or more colorants and/or dye blending materials and amounts recommended for the hair dye mixture. The method further includes presenting a plurality of batch sizing adjustment criteria on a display; and receiving user input, via a user input device, selecting one or more of the plurality of batch sizing adjustment criteria. The batch sizing adjustment criteria includes customer characteristics.

Abstract: A bottle filling station may include a liquid dispenser configured to dispense liquid. A pan can be configured to collect at least a portion of the dispensed liquid with a liquid flow circuit providing liquid to the liquid dispenser. A filter can be disposed in the liquid flow circuit configured to filter the liquid in the liquid circuit and a non-filtering bypass can provide liquid to the liquid dispenser bypassing the filter.

Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer and a delivery system. The delivery system includes a pump, a manifold fluidly connected with the pump, reels, hoses, valves situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses, and fluid level sensors. There is also an additive injector fluidly connected with the delivery system and operable to introduce controlled amounts of an additive into the delivery system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a funnel for use in refilling a vehicle fuel tank from a container. The funnel is adapted to be fixed to the fuel tank inlet so that a person adding fuel to the vehicle fuel tank does not need to hold it in place during the refilling operation. This allows a person to use both their hands to hold the container containing fuel and decant the fuel in a more controlled manner. The funnel also has an inlet opening where the peripheral rim is substantially horizontal when the funnel is fixed in an operational position. With the peripheral rim being substantially horizontal the funnel is able to receive and direct fuel into the fuel tank with minimal spillage.