Abstract: A hydraulically-operated clutch for an automatic transmission includes a clutch housing assembly with a clutch pack positioned therein. A movable piston is supported in the clutch housing assembly and defines an expandable chamber between the piston and clutch housing assembly. Pressurized fluid is provided to the expandable chamber to effect movement of the piston between engaged and disengaged positions with respect to the clutch pack. The piston and clutch housing assembly are configured such that only a small portion of the expandable chamber is pressurized when the piston is in the disengaged position, thereby providing improved response time for movement of the piston to the engaged position.

Abstract: Coins may be validated and denominated by comparing varying signals from coin sensors and checking whether a predetermined relationship between them is maintained, for example, as the coin moves past die sensors. In some implementations, each varying signal may represent the varying effect on a sensor as the coin moves relate to the sensor.

Abstract: A bulk material processing apparatus having a longitudinally extending main frame and a supply conveyor mounted on, and extending length wise of the main frame to convey a supply of bulk material from a forward lower end of the conveyor to an upper and rearward discharge end. A material processing device is mounted on the main frame and arranged to receive material from the discharge end of the supply conveyor, to process the material, and to discharge processed material. A discharge conveyor is mounted on the main frame below the processing device to receive processed material discharged by the processing device and to discharge the material to a discharge point located rearwardly of the apparatus. The processing device is moveable between a raised operating position and a lowered transport position. Likewise, the discharge conveyor is moveable between a raised operative position and a lowered inoperative position.

Abstract: In a clean room having a plurality of floors of different levels, an escalator is disposed between the plurality of floors for transporting an article between the floors. A self-propelled vehicle is used for transporting an article between floors. The self-propelled vehicle and the article are loaded on a step of the escalator. The vehicle and the article are held on the step from above the article by means of a holding section. The holding section assists loading of the vehicle onto the escalator through the article in the vicinity of an entrance gate of the escalator and assists unloading of the vehicle from the escalator in the vicinity of an exit gate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and an apparatus for distributing articles using a mobile device equipped with one or two ejectors, capable of removing the required number of distributed articles from a conveyor sequentially, into collection containers in designated collection zones located on one or both sides of the conveyor. These zones may be defined according to the size of collection bins or packing boxes used, allowing the distribution of articles in a wide range of sizes. This method allows the building of a very flexible and very economical distributing conveyor systems, due to the fact that only one mobile device is used instead of a number of fixed diverting stations mounted on one or both sides of the conveyor.

Abstract: An article-diverting conveyor belt and modules for constructing such a belt. The conveyor belt includes a series of modules interconnected end to end to other like modules. At least some of the modules include a module body with a positioning belt arranged to move transversely on the module body. A cam follower, attached to the positioning belt, extends below the bottom side of the module. A transport element, also attached to the positioning belt, extends above the top side of the module. The transport element may be a separate piece attached to the positioning belt or an integral outer surface of the positioning belt. The cam follower is guided along a track in the bottom side of the module by a network of guides in a supporting conveyor frame beneath the conveyor belt along the carryway. Because the transport element is attached to the positioning belt on the top side of the module, movement of the cam follower causes the transport element to move by means of the positioning belt.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving parts traveling at a first speed through a receiving zone and applying the parts to a carrier traveling at a second speed through an application zone. The method and apparatus utilizes transferring devices for transporting the parts between the zones. The transferring devices are coupled to programmable servo motors capable of varying the speed of the transferring devices to accommodate the receiving and application processes.

Abstract: A conveyor for transporting parts includes a first electrical switch, a second electrical switch and an automatically movable stop. In another aspect of the present invention, an accumulating power roll conveyor system has two or more independently driven zones. Yet another aspect of the present invention provides for a part physically contacting against and actuating a switch as the part is located in a zone corresponding with the switch.

Abstract: A feeding roller includes a hub member mounted to rotate with a driven shaft, a plurality of angularly displaced anchored seat members disposed on a surrounding outer wall of the hub member and defining anchored areas, a surrounding workpiece contacting member surrounding and spaced apart from the hub member so as to be brought into frictional contact with a workpiece, a plurality of force transmitting members disposed on an inner annular wall surface of the surrounding workpiece contacting member and forming secured areas which spacedly confront and lead the anchored areas, respectively, and a plurality of coupling and biasing members, each interposed between the secured area and the corresponding anchored area. Rotation of the hub member is transmitted to the surrounding workpiece contacting member to bring the surrounding workpiece contacting member into contact with the workpiece so as to feed the workpiece with an even and smooth compression force.

Abstract: A conveyor between a log debarker and a flaker has three flat bottom plates which extend the length of the conveyor line, and two vertical side plates. Each of the five plates is driven to oscillate by a hydraulic piston. All five plates together move forward approximately 30 inches at a constant velocity, after the completion of the forward motion, each plate is retracted separately at approximately three times the velocity of the forward motion, to advance logs retained within a trough defined between the side plates in a stepwise forward motion.

Abstract: A transport device for transporting to-be-processed elements through a high-temperature zone and a corresponding method is described. The transport device operates according to the walking beam principle, with thin, elongated carrier elements made of a flexible material, which are maintained under tensile stress along the longitudinal axis of the carrier elements, being provided instead of conventional walking beams. The device permits low contamination transport of the elements through a high-temperature zone and improved utilization of energy as well as the ability to use a RTP process.

Abstract: A gate (50) for a vibratory conveyor (10) is provided. The conveyor includes a conveyor bed (26) that has a surface portion defining an aperture (52). The gate includes a cover plate (54) which is in contact with the conveyor bed and arranged for movement between a first position covering a first portion of the aperture and a second position covering a second portion of the aperture (e.g., between an open position and a closed position). The gate further includes a loading system (57, 72) coupled to the cover plate to exert a force urging the cover plate into contact with the surface portion of the conveyor bed. The gate still further includes a carriage assembly (55) coupled to the loading system for moving the cover plate between the first and second positions. Material conveyed on the conveyor bed can fall through the uncovered portion of the aperture to be thereby diverted from the conveyor bed.

Abstract: Complexity of construction of a vibratory feeder is minimized in an assembly including a base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118) and an elongated, generally horizontal feeder (14; 100) spaced from the base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118). A rotatably mounted eccentric (32; 126) is journaled on the feeder (14; 100) and is operable, when rotated, to impart vibration to the feeding surface (20; 104) of the feeder (14; 100). The feeder (14; 100) is interconnected to the base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118) by an interconnection that consists essentially of springs (60; 130) having first ends (62) connected to the feeder and opposite ends (64) connected to the base (10; 108, 114, 116, 118) while being located on a generally horizontal axis.

Abstract: A module for a modular conveyor belt has a plurality of projections on its top surface for supporting objects. The module may include drainage openings through which fluids can drain from objects disposed on the projections. The projections can be used to prevent objects from adhering to the top surface of the module and/or to immobilize the objects during movement of a conveyor belt including the module.

Abstract: A modular conveyor system (10) comprising multiple modules, such as a straight module (18), a powered module (20), a return module (23), and a radius turn module (22). The modules can be directly connected or connected by one or more connection assemblies (26). The radius turn module includes bendable side walls (131) that can be combined or cut as needed to obtain the desired angle of turn.

Abstract: There is provided a cap for a contents mixer that is capable of, with a simple operation, storing a first contents and another contents in isolation from one another until they are needed, and of mixing the at least two contents together when necessary. To this end, a cap for the contents mixer is attached to an opening section of a container body. The cap comprises a cap main body with a first contents storage tube. The first contents storage tube having a thin bottom that is sealed, yet capable of being opened. The storage tube is suspended from a lower surface of a top wall of the cap main body. The first contents storage tube further is formed with an engagement section for attaching it to an opening section of the container main body at an inner surface. A cutting tube is also included with a blocked head section and the cutting tube has a flange section formed at an outer periphery of the head section.

Abstract: A golf ball and package assembly, comprising: at least one golf ball; a package separable from said golf ball defining a cavity within which said golf ball is positioned, said package comprising: (a) a moisture proof, resealable container and an integrally attached cap, wherein the package has a base, an internal cavity, an outer surface, an upper portion and lower portion, a rim at the upper portion, the cap has a base and a skirt extending perpendicularly around the outer periphery of the base, the cap is provided with a thumb tab for facilitating the opening and closing of the container, and is attached to the package by a hinge; (b) the cap and container are non-circular in shape having curved sides and flat sides, joined by rounded corners; (c) an outer wall of the ridge and wall surfaces of the cap rim define a gap into which rim is fitted to form a moisture proof seal when the cap is in the closed position; and (d) a desiccant insert.

Abstract: A belt of collated nails for use with an air-driven nailing gun is disclosed having a plurality of nails, a plurality of flexible nail guide caps connected in series and respectively capped on the points of the nails and adapted to guide the nails into the workpiece, and a plurality of breakable flexible sockets connected in series and spaced above the flexible nail guide caps and adapted to hold the nails in the flexible nail guide caps, the breakable flexible sockets each having a through hole for receiving the nails respectively.

Abstract: A package including a plurality of absorbent articles, and recloseable packaging. The packaging includes a flexible pocket having a hollow interior, an opening extending into the interior, a flap for covering the opening, and a closure positioned on the pocket and/or the flap for releasably holding the flap in a closed position. The closure permits the flap to be positioned in a different location on the pocket during successive closings when successive articles are removed from the interior of the pocket to permit the packaging to conform to the remaining articles in the interior of the pocket.

Abstract: A rack for shipping and storing a plurality of glass panels includes a frame which holds a bottom support and a rear support in planes that intersect at substantially a right angle. The bottom and rear supports have notches to receive edges of the panels. The rear support has a plurality of channels with a separate retainer slidably received in each channel for engaging an upper edge of a panel placed in the rack. A spring loaded mechanism maintains the retainers in engagement with the respective panel, thereby holding the panels in the rack.

Abstract: A blister package (1) with a bottom part (2) with at least one depression (3) and a cover film (6) that is fastened to the bottom part (2), covers the depressions (3) and can be forced through, the depressions (3) containing a product to be withdrawn. A cover layer (7) covers the cover film (6) and contains sections that can be forced through and others that cannot be forced through. The depression (3), in the rest position of the blister package (1), is located at least partially or completely above a section of the cover layer (7) that cannot be forced through. In order to expose the product to be withdrawn, the depression is displaced across a section (8) in the cover layer (7) that can be forced through by way of a lateral movement with respect to the cover layer (7). The product to be withdrawn can then be forced through the cover film (6) and the cover layer (7).

Abstract: A organizer assembly for providing a user with a convenient organizer for cat grooming and litter box supplies. The organizer assembly includes a base that has a bottom surface, a top surface and a peripheral edge that extends between the top and bottom surfaces. A peripheral wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the top surface. A handle is attached to the base. A pair of containers, each has a bottom wall and perimeter wall attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall, each of the containers is positionable in the base.

Abstract: Reusable one-piece, foldable, elongate, protective shipping container element formed to conformably-receive and support a product of predetermined size and shape. The container element includes a central, product-receiving section united to opposed end sections by means of transverse hinge areas adapted to be pivoted up and over the central section to form a top cover portion over a product received within the central section. The central section and end sections are formed with upwardly-extending spaced projections of predetermined contour, dimension and location, corresponding to the exterior size, shape and contour of a product to be contained, to receive and supportingly engage the product within the container when the end sections are pivoted up and over the central section to closed position into at least partial engagement with the product supported within the central section. The insert preferably is associated with an outer carton and is supportingly-received therewithin.

Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a document approximately 180° includes a first and a second belt. The first belt has a document transport portion, a return portion, a first end, and a second end. The second end of first belt being is twisted approximately 180° in relation to the first end of the first belt. The second belt has a document transport portion, a return portion, a first end, and second end. The document transport portion of the first belt is disposed adjacent to the document transport portion of the second belt. The second end of second belt is twisted approximately 180° in relation to the first end of the second belt. A document transport path is defined by the document transport portions of the first and the second belts. The document transport path has an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of the document transport path is twisted approximately 180° in relation to the inlet.

Abstract: A filter device for coffee or the like which includes a container body consisting of an open frame and a blind-end frame including an annular bottom member, and a filter chamber for enclosing substance to be extracted and received in the annular bottom member via a filter, wherein the blind-end frame is adapted to be folded inside the open frame together with the filter chamber. The open frame is formed of sheet material having predetermined rigidity, such as thick paper, non-woven fabric, etc., while the blind-end frame is formed of deformable sheet material provided with shape retaining characteristic having predetermined rigidity and flexibility such as thin paper, non-woven fabric, etc. These open frame and the blind-end frame are connected so as to be folded. When the filter device is not in use, the blind-end frame is folded and pushed into the open frame while turned back to be stored inside the open frame together with the filter device.

Abstract: A storage apparatus for the storage of a collection of data media in the form of compact discs, CD-ROMs or DVD discs or the like in their original cases, comprising a number of individual box-like holders which can be releasably attached to each other so that the system can be simply expanded to accommodate more compact discs, CD-ROMs or DVD discs in their original cases at any desired location within the storage system. Each holder comprises a base and first and second opposing vertical side walls which hold a CD case or other case between the side walls. Each holder is provided with first and second fastening means at first and second sides respectively of the holder, adapted to permit the releasable engagement of the first fastening means of one holder with the second fastening means of an adjacent holder. The fastening means may comprise interengaging projecting portions and apertures arranged between the projecting portions, or interengaging fit male and female members.

Abstract: A pamphlet display/dispenser, which can have interior height adjustment and/or dividers to accommodate all paper and pamphlet sizes, has a pamphlet container unit with a cavity to contain pamphlets biased to lie against the front wall to facilitate retrieval of the rearmost pamphlet and a front window, which can contain a further pamphlet or other material. A hinge enables the dispenser to open out into a walk-forward “open” mode to further facilitate retrieval of the rearmost pamphlet and in which position the pamphlet display/dispenser can be self-supporting, or the dispenser can be “closed” as a wall mounted unit.

Abstract: A surgical tool holder mounted on a surgical tray that is connected to the surgical console. The tool holder has a pair of opposing, spring-loaded gripper arms. The gripper arms will move apart under force, but rotate to a closed position when no force is applied. In the closed position, the opposing gripper arms and a small, curved-shaped gap between the gripper arms allows the tool holder to accommodate a wide variety diameters of handpieces or tools.

Abstract: A coin cup holder and method of holding coin cups is disclosed. In one embodiment, the coin cup holder comprises an elongate body with a first portion having a first end and an opposing second end and which defines a passage there through and a second portion in the form of a narrow, elongate flange which extends outwardly of the first portion. Extendable rails have one end located in the passage and extend outwardly of each end of the body. Cup accepting posts extend outwardly from the rails in a direction generally opposite the flange. Screws passing through slots in the body and into openings in the rails are used to selectively fix the position of the rails relative to the body between an extended and retracted position. In use, the coin cup holder is mounted by positioning the flange of the coin cup holder between two opposing surfaces, such as opposing sides of two adjacent gaming machines.

Abstract: A shipping/storage rack comprising an upward biasing arrangement has been achieved. The upward biasing arrangement includes a spring actuated device that biases upward movement of a pivotable shelf.

Abstract: A shelf includes a slot or opening configuration for use in mounting different types of shelf accessories to the shelf. The slot or opening configuration includes an enlarged primary or central section and a pair of secondary or end sections extending in opposite directions from the primary section. The primary section of the opening receives an axially-extending mounting member associated with a shelf accessory, such as a fastener for mounting a bin divider or the mounting portion of a rod-type shelf divider. The secondary sections of the opening have a width less than the diameter of the fastener or mounting portion, so as to maintain the fastener or mounting portion within the primary area of the opening. A shelf accessory with a tab-type mounting arrangement, such as an upright shelf divider, is mounted to the shelf by positioning the tabs within the aligned secondary sections of the opening, and the tabs extend into and across the primary section.

Abstract: An integrated electrical and pneumatic train line connector is provided. In a typically glad hand connector for connecting the pneumatic lines on either end of a train car, each glad hand also includes an integrated electrical connector for the train electrical line which runs along the length of the train. Each glad hand comprises an inner and outer face to which are connected respective male and female connectors for the electrical train line. The male contact is preferably provided on the lower portion of the glad hand and a correspondingly figured female connector is provided on the upper portion of the glad hand. When a glad hand from one railcar is attached to the glad hand of a second railcar the cooperating male and female connectors of each of glad hands are automatically connected as the pneumatic line is connected. One step electrical and pneumatic coupling is therefore provided for railroad cars.

Abstract: A container closer particularly for use on screw top containers such as carbonated beverage containers, the container closure having a generally cylindrical continuous tamper evident band joined by a plurality of frangible bridges to the free edge of a skirt of the closure. The band has a segmented internal rib which engages an external retaining flange of the container when the closure is applied to the container so that on removal of the closure the tamper evident band remains on the container or is visually clearly damaged by removal of the closure from the container. The band is provided with longitudinal reinforcement by projections or other areas of thickening to provide the band with longitudinal stiffness while still permitting it to expand over the retaining flange on the container.

Abstract: Provided is a pouring attachment for a paint container. The container has a peripheral side wall extending upwardly to an upper peripheral annular rim which defines a container opening. The attachment comprises an annular attachment body having an inner surface and an outer surface and a bottom edge portion sealingly engageable with the annular rim. The attachment body is funnel shaped, extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom portion to an upper edge of the body. Releasable clip members pivotally secured to the inner surface of the attachment body can be used to releasably lock the bottom portion of the attachment body to the rim in a sealing manner, thereby allowing the liquid to be poured out via said attachment. The clip members secure the attachment to the rim with sufficient strength so as to prevent inadvertent/accidental detachment of the attachment.

Abstract: A fuel tank closure for attachment on the tank filler pipe of a motor vehicle including a movable closure part which selectively opens or closes the access to the interior of the tank filler pipe. Furthermore, the fuel tank closure includes a coupling part for actuating the closure part. The fuel tank closure has a guide pipe which extends into the interior of the tank filler pipe. The guide pipe keeps open a “no-lead flap” which prevents fueling the motor vehicle with leaded fuel. Furthermore problem-free refueling is ensured by the guide pipe.

Abstract: A closure for sealing the open end of body fluid collection, transport or storage containers or tubes. The closure includes a ball and socket arrangement, wherein the ball rotates within the socket to align a passageway through the ball with the opening in the tube. To close the closure, a tab or protrusion extending from the ball is pushed to rotate the ball and orient the passageway perpendicular to the opening of the tube. When the closure is in the closed position, the ball and socket form a liquid tight seal to prevent liquid in the tube from leaking out of the tube, evaporating or being contaminated.

Abstract: A fuel tank fueling device for feeding fuel through the fuel passage of an inlet pipe into a tank main body is provided. The fueling device is easier to manipulate when the fuel cap is opened and closed, and also has better fuel tank sealing properties against the outside air. The fueling device includes a handle provided on a casing main body, operated to open and close the fuel passage; a sealing component interposed between the casing main body and the seat surface of the fuel inlet pipe; a spring disposed so as to urge the sealing component against the seat surface; and a cam mechanism whereby the operating force of the handle in the closing direction is converted via the spring into the sealing force of the sealing component pressing against the seat surface.

Abstract: A container has a polygonal and generally planar floor panel having a plurality of edges, an upper face, and a lower face. Respective side walls extend upward from the edges of the floor panel and a plurality of ribs extend downward from the lower face of the floor panel adjacent the edge. An annular floor strip fixed to the ribs forms therewith an annular array of pockets having horizontally outwardly open mouths. In accordance with the invention closure strips engaged over the mouths horizontally close the pockets and are fixed permanently to the mouths of the pockets. The floor panel, side walls, ribs, and floor strip are unitarily formed of plastic.

Abstract: The drinking cup for learning which can train babies in the drinking movement step-by-step in order to provide a baby, who is at the age of taking milk and taking the liquid food, the lessons of the technique for taking either liquids or the liquid food naturally without spilling them. The drinking cup for learning includes a main container 12 for containing liquid, the main container having at least a cup-shaped opening 12a and a drinking spout member 11 removably attached to the main container. The drinking spout member 11 includes an opening communicating with the main container and a top-opened guide means 14 provided with barrier portions 15 forming at least both side edges.

Abstract: An arcade merchandise dispensing game delivers one or more visibly displayed articles from one of a plurality of pivotally mounted trays if a player causes a moving tripper to strike a portion of the tray so as to lift it far enough that one or more of the articles falls off the tray into a delivery chute. The strikable portion of the tray may be a tab that protrudes forward from the tray towards the player, where the width of the tab influences the probability of the tray's being struck. The tripper may be moved horizontally to and fro at a constant rate beneath the lowest of a number of rows of trays, and moved upwards in response to the player closing a momentary contact switch at an instant that the player believes is most likely to result in delivery of a desired one of the articles.

Abstract: An assistance tray for manual distribution used in a medicine sharing and packing device with a disk-type tray for manual distribution of pills mounted in the front side. The assistance tray includes an assistance tray body at the rim portion of which a plurality of auxiliary pill containing portions are formed which correspond in number to a plurality of pill containing portions formed at the rim of the upper surface of a disk-type tray for manual distribution, and on both sides of which handle portions are formed having openings therethrough. An opening/closing plate is mounted on the lower surface of the assistance tray body so as to be rotated, at the rim portion of which holes are formed, a number of the holes corresponding in number to the number of the auxiliary pill containing portions of the assistance tray body.

Abstract: A pill for insertion into a bobbin of a bobbin assembly of an automatic inflator, the pill including a distal surface and a proximal surface, at least one of the surfaces including an undulating configuration.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a valve providing for the dispensing of two liquids at a desired ratio. The valve includes first and second liquid flow body assemblies releasably securable to a nozzle body assembly. Each liquid flow body assembly is securable to a source of liquid and includes flow sensing means and flow regulating means. A control receives inputs from the flow sensing means and regulates the operation of the flow regulating means to provide for the dispensing of the two liquids from the nozzle body assembly at a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: A closure element for a beverage container is in the form of a sports cap, or other closer, or initially closed straw and provides a chamber or reservoir for containing colorant in the form of liquids, gels, granules, powders, tablets or other solid bodies. Closures such as valves, rupturable membranes, hinged doors or clamps provide closer structure for initially keeping the chambers closed. Upon opening the bottom ends of the chambers, colorants flow into beverages in the containers which are see-through/clear or partially see-through/clear. Coloration of the beverage is voluntarily initiated by the consumer and the thus colored beverages are then consumed by passage through the closure element. In one embodiment of the invention, the colorant is a medicinal agent which can be colored or may be clear. The medicinal agent is released into liquid, which may be water, for ingestion by a patient.

Abstract: A closure element for a beverage container is in the form of a sports cap, other closer, or initially closed straw, and provides a chamber for containing colorants in the form of liquids, gels, granules, powders, tablets or other solid bodies. Closures such as valves, rupturable membranes, hinged doors, clamps or undersized holes provide closer structure for initially keeping the chambers closed with respect to the colorant so that colorant does not flow into the beverage until released to do so by the customer. Upon opening ends of the chambers, colorants flow into beverages in the containers, which containers are made of see-through/clear or partially see-through materials. In a preferred embodiment, the colorant is a material enclosed in at least one capsule which flows through openings in the chamber within the closure element when the capsule is ruptured or perforated.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquids, such as dish soaps. The dispenser includes a bottom-dispensing squeeze container with flow controlled by a pressure actuated, self-closing valve, and a base integrated into the container. The container is ergonomically shaped to provide a handgrip to allow gripping with either hand from any direction and to provide a natural location to grip and squeeze the container. The base threads onto the stand to support the container on a surface while preventing other elements, such as the valve, from contacting the surface and allowing for a liquid to be dispensed through the stand. An alternative embodiment is also provided that includes a sealing mechanism for transport of the dispenser.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser for liquids or for viscous or sprayable products to which a disposable container is tightly attached and to which a dosage device is attachable. The inventive dispenser is provided with a cylinder-housing (3), suction or compression cylinders which can be moved back and forth (1) and a valve between the suction and pressure cylinders. For the purpose of producing a dispenser suitable for liquids of differing consistencies which avoids contact between the liquid and metal parts and the invasion of bacteria in the air, the invention proposes that the cylinder housing at one end accommodates the cylinder (1) which has a pressure spring (2) located in a recess and that at the other end a valve seat (5) is provided with a membrane disk (4) which is stretched at the periphery thereof in order to close off the container or open the through-flow from said container.

Abstract: A hand-held pressurized product dispenser that includes a container with a hand-engageable body portion, a valve mechanism at the top of the container that is movable with respect to the container to cause pressurized discharge of the product, and a valve actuation lever that is connected to the valve mechanism and extends along the container body such that a larger displacement of the end of the lever causes a controlled, relatively smaller displacement of the valve mechanism, permitting adjustable “throttled” delivery of the product.

Abstract: A container and closure package in that includes a container having a body, a finish wall extending from the body with at least one external thread, a circular throat at an axial edge of the finish wall remote from the body and having a lesser inner diameter than the finish wall, and a pour spout extending axially from the throat at greater inner diameter than the throat. The container body, finish wall, throat and pour spout are of integrally blow molded construction as formed, with the inside diameter of the throat being optionally reamed as required for sealing engagement with the closure. The closure has a base wall, a peripheral outer skirt extending from the base wall with an internal thread for receipt over the external thread on the container finish wall, and an internal skirt extending from the base wall and spaced radially inwardly from the outer skirt for sliding plug-sealing receipt within the throat, with the pour spout being disposed between the inner and outer skirts of the closure.

Abstract: A method for removing an indicator from a garment hanger having a resilient indicator attachment mechanism.