Abstract: A novel applicator for use in applying polyurethane and epoxy adhesives or cement to roofing components is disclosed where the applicator comprises a paired set of cartridges that are held together in spaced relation by at least one face plate, and where the cartridges include retainers for retaining a cap installed on the plunger end of each of the cartridges. The cap further comprises a plunger well for the receipt of the end of a plunger member of a dispenser and where the cap is displaceable within the inner bore of each of such cartridge under the urging of the dispenser resulting in the extrusion of a component of a two-part adhesive or cement into a mixing tube for mixing and dispensing through the tip of the mixing tube. The present invention preferentially includes two face plates for the display of product related information, one on each of the front and rear of the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A dispenser which may include a housing holding a soap cartridge for foamed soap and a grit solution cartridge. The housing includes a push button and an exit port. The dispenser also includes a pair of pumps in liquid communication with the soap and grit solution. In addition, the dispenser may alternatively comprise a cartridge having two chambers: one chamber for soap and another for a grit solution. In this instance a pump is positioned in each chamber, and a portion of the pump is positioned adjacent a nozzle having a push button. When the push button is pushed by a user, foamed soap and grit solution are dispensed separately but simultaneously such that the foamed soap surrounds the grit solution as both as deposited simultaneously into a user's palm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing device comprising a dispense mechanism and a multicomponent syringe. The fastening parts of the syringe are embodied such that the syringe can be inserted into a holder on the dispense mechanism on the plane of the reservoirs thereof and perpendicular to the plane formed by the handle and the triggering lever of the dispense mechanism. The fastening means on the syringe and the insertion opening on the syringe holder of the dispense mechanism are provided with coding elements that ensure that the syringe is inserted in only one direction, thus preventing non-certified syringes from being dispensed by means of such a dispense mechanism. In a preferred embodiment, ergonomically shaped syringe flanges can optionally be used for dispensing the syringe in an optimal manner by hand with the aid of a dispense mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid product dispenser including a container equipped with several independent compartments, each of which is associated with a pump including of a body which is blocked, at the bottom, by a suction valve and, at the top, by an applicator and/or an exhaust valve and which contains a piston mechanism cooperating with an elastic return system, characterised in that said pump bodies are solidly attached to one another in the form of a single shrunk-on ring by a linking spacer which also watertightly covers said container compartments.

Abstract: This process for removing a thermosetting resin 4 from its storage barrel 3 comprises a stage in which the resin is made to flow by gravity towards the outside of the barrel through an orifice 35 directed downwards, by heating the resin at least in the vicinity of an orifice to a heating temperature substantially lower than the crosslinking temperature of the resin and maintaining (in 53) the resin flowing at the heating temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing multiple beverages. The apparatus comprises a housing, a handle on the housing and a plurality of beverage canisters. The housing defined by a base, top, front, back and pair of side surfaces includes a plurality of compartments for receiving the beverage canisters. The front surface of the housing is attached to the housing using hinges and can be opened or closed to cover or uncover the compartments. Each canister includes an opening on its top surface, a spout at the bottom of its front surface and a handle on its front surface. The opening is hermetically sealed using a cap. The front surface of the housing includes a rotational numbered dial system and a beverage level indicating means corresponding to each compartment, and grooves of suitable sizes to accommodate the spouts of the canisters.

Abstract: A device (1) for dispensing, especially atomizing, a preferably cosmetic liquid, is proposed. The dispensing head (4) which can be manually depressed for dispensing of the liquid can be turned to set the dispensing direction. In order to ensure simple and reliable handling, the device has a catch means so that the dispensing head can be turned with catching.

Abstract: A dispenser of a product in powder from, composed of: a case delimiting a housing; a reservoir removably installed in the housing, the reservoir being adapted to contain the product in powder form and having a dispensing orifice; and a device for obturating the dispensing orifice. The device has a blocking member in the form of a shutter mounted to the reservoir for movement between a position for closing the dispensing orifice and a position for opening the dispensing orifice. The housing, the reservoir and the device are constructed to enable the reservoir to be installed in the housing by a vertical linear movement and to cause automatic movement of the shutter from the position for closing to the position for opening in response to the vertical linear movement of the reservoir into the housing.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a dispenser body having a liquid input passage extending inwardly from the top side of the dispenser body, a liquid distribution passage formed inside the dispenser body in communication with the liquid input passage, two liquid output passages each having a first side respectively connected to the liquid distribution passage and a second side provided with a plurality of outlets, and an air output passage in communication with the liquid output passages. A plurality of needle cannulas are respectively fastened to a bottom side of the dispenser body and respectively connected to the outlets of the liquid output passages. When liquid is filled inside the dispenser body, the air initially contained inside the dispenser body will be forced by the liquid to be discharged out of the dispenser body through the air output passage.

Abstract: A trigger sprayer has a venting apparatus with a unique construction that is formed by the combination of a sprayer housing of the trigger sprayer and a plug seal assembled to the sprayer housing. The plug seal includes a dip tube connector, a valve seat, an annular rim seal, and a portion of the air vent baffle apparatus that are combined as one integral piece.

Abstract: A cover and trigger assembly is provided that includes having a valve that can be actuated for dispensing the contents of the can through an outlet of the valve. The assembly includes an annular component having a helical surface is secured to the can, and a cover coupled to the annular component. The cover has an opening through which a trigger extends, and the cover is rotatable relative to the helical surface on the annular component for rotatably raising or lowering the cover relative to the annular component. The raising or lowering of the cover respectively prohibits or permits movement of the trigger member to actuate the valve, thereby controlling dispensing operation of the valve.

Abstract: In order to achieve a comfortable level of spray noise using a cap having a button and an angled spray channel, it is suggested that the spray channel be manufactured in one piece from elastic plastic, e.g., from TPE or TPU.

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying material in a dispenser system is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a centerless auger or helix with one or more helical conveying members having a small cross-sectional diameter, a large outer diameter, and a long pitch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic closure for a glass vessel, comprising a ring-shaped top with an outside surface and an inside surface, optionally with a plastic base area, which is arranged perpendicularly the to the ring shape and which has at least one opening, optionally a scattering disc that can be inserted into the ring-shaped top; and a lid, characterised in that the ring-shaped top has a peripheral projection on its lower outside surface and a peripheral centring ridge is provided on said projection, resting on the upper outside surface, the optional scattering disc has a peripheral side wall and is subdivided into at least two compartments by at least one partitioning wall, which is the same height as the side wall, it being possible to provide openings in the floors of the compartments, which openings may optionally be of different sizes and/or of the same size and in different numbers, and wherein the lid has an inner planar insert which, when the lid is closed with the ring-shaped top,

Abstract: A tap (1) is disclosed for dispensing liquids from a vessel, composed of: a body (3) made in a single piece comprising: a supporting member (5) from which a liquid dispensing mouth (7) and air entering mouth (9) project; a resilient thrusting member (11) that allows/prevents the dispensing of liquids; and winged abutting means (12); and a valve member (14) contained inside the body (3) and adapted to engage at one end the outlet mouth of the vessel in order to open/close it, and adapted to further engage the resilient member (11) to open and close the liquid dispensing opening.

Abstract: An aerosol system for dispensing texture material to substantially match a preexisting texture pattern, comprising an aerosol assembly, a plurality of dispensing tubes, and an accessory storage system. The aerosol assembly comprises a container member defining a container outer surface, a cap member, and an actuator member. The accessory storage system comprises an accessory retaining portion and an engaging portion for engaging the container outer surface. Each of the dispensing tubes may be in a first configuration or in a second configuration. In its first configuration, a dispensing tube is secured relative to the actuator member of the aerosol assembly. In its second configuration, a dispensing tube is detachably attached to the accessory storage system to secure the dispensing tubes relative to the aerosol assembly. The texture material is dispensed through a selected dispensing tube. A texture pattern formed by the dispensed texture material substantially matches the preexisting texture pattern.

Abstract: A multi layered frangible seal is bonded over the pour spout opening of flexible plastic bottles containing pourable products such as motor oil. The seal provides a leak proof closure that is strong enough to remain intact when the filled uncapped container is held in an inverted position, and at the same weak enough to break open and dispense the contents into a fill opening when a consumer squeezes the inverted container. The seal is constructed from a first layer of leak proof frangible sheet material that is bonded to a second layer of strengthening sheet material. The strengthening layer contains a cut out void configuration that forms a breaking pattern which forces the seal to break open only in the weaker single frangible layered configuration of the cut out void forming the breaking pattern when the container is squeezed.

Abstract: A package for dispensing a pourable product has a first hollow body member, a second hollow body member, and a pouring spout. The first hollow body member has a first exterior surface and opposite therefrom a first interior surface which defines a first internal volume. The second hollow body member has a second exterior surface, a second interior surface, a flow-regulating passage, and a dispensing passage separate from the flow-regulating passage. The second exterior surface defines a second external volume smaller than the first internal volume. Opposite the second exterior surface, the second hollow interior surface defines a second internal volume. A fastener is formed on the second interior surface. The pouring spout is operatively connected to the dispensing passage.

Abstract: A positioning system for coupling a module to a rail member on an interior portion of a vehicle is disclosed and includes a rail with a flange member having positioning openings. The module includes at least one projection configured to engage the openings when the module is attached to the rail system so that movement of the module in a direction parallel to the rail system is substantially prevented. A positioning system is also disclosed for limiting movement of a module attached to a rail system within a vehicle interior during changes in vehicle speed or direction. The module includes at least one brake member coupled to the module and configured to coact with a rail so that movement of the module relative to the rail causes the brake member to frictionally engage the rail to substantially limit movement of the module along the rail.

Abstract: Most surveyors use a GPS-enabled device when performing a land survey. To minimize the frequency with which GPS units lose their connection with a GPS satellite between survey points, the GPS unit is kept on the outside of the vehicle. Current devices that allow a GPS or survey pole to be attached to the outside of a vehicle only allow a GPS or survey pole to be mounted at the window. Embodiments of the present invention comprise a vehicle-mounted survey pole that allows the pole to be coupled to vehicle at a truck bed, a wheel-well or a trailer hitch. The embodiments comprise a rod and a vehicle-attachment bracket, the rod including a tube-clamp to couple the GPS or survey pole to the rod. The vehicle-attachment bracket couples the rod to the vehicle.

Abstract: A cargo rack apparatus for removable attachment to a boat, such as to the vertical supports of a wakeboard boat tower. One embodiment includes one or more peripheral rails defining front, back, and side walls, and an interior volume, and one or more crossmembers between walls to provide a support surface for stored items. The apparatus can be attached to the vertical supports of the boat tower by releasable connectors or mounts at a plurality of points, and can subsequently be easily and completely removed from the tower. Upon release of only some of the connectors, the rack pivots relative to the tower to enable the storage area of the rack to be brought closer to the user, making it easier to load and unload cargo. The entire rack can also pivot and fold down with the boat tower for storage, towing, and areas of limited clearance.

Abstract: A reversible tool holster comprises a mounting pad with a pocket configured to accept a drill, for example, wherein the handle of the drill may be oriented in either direction in the pocket. A tool holster is also disclosed wherein the orientation of the pocket or tool holding element is canted or extended outwardly to enable workers to assume various positions comfortably with the tool holster.

Abstract: A rolled material, such as pressure adhesive tape, dispenser that provides for one-handed operation in a forward or backward direction, and applies the rolled material to a surface while being able to remain in contact with a perpendicular surface. The dispenser has a body and a spool to hold a rolled material. The body also has a cylindrical handle, cutting elements, and spindles. The spindles hold the spool, and the payed out material application wheels. The payed material is thread around the application wheels and applied to a surface. The cylindrical handle allows the body to be rotated so that the cutting elements can cut the desired length rolled material. The spool and application wheels have a covering of friction reducing material allowing the device to make contact with a surface perpendicular to the application surface in a safe manner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a setting device with a muzzle part for fasteners (51) in which a fastener guide (15) is arranged so as to be displaceable axially, with a receiving space (23) for a fastener (51), which receiving space (23) is partially encircled by guide surfaces, and with a detector element (31) for a fastener in the receiving space, wherein a first guide surface (34) of the guide surfaces for a fastener is arranged at the side of the detector element (3) facing the receiving space (23). The first guide surface (34) extends parallel to a longitudinal direction of the muzzle part. To improve a setting device of this kind, concave second and third guide surfaces (35, 36) are arranged at the side of the detector element (31) facing the receiving space (23) so as to adjoin the first guide surface on opposite sides in longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combustion-operated setting device (10) with a combustion chamber (12) for a combustible propellant, an ignition device (16) for generating an ignition spark in the combustion chamber (12), a metering device (13) for metering the propellant, and control electronics (30) for the ignition device (16) and the metering device (13). In order to improve the control electronics (30), the control electronics (30) have at least two logically separated circuits. A first circuit (33) controls the metering device (13) and a second circuit controls the ignition device (16).

Abstract: A pneumatically operated fastener driving tool capable of avoiding accidental release of a head bumper from a housing. The head bumper is made from an elastic material and is compressedly fitted to the housing. The head bumper has a contacting portion deflectable upon application of compressed air. A discharge port is formed at one of the housing and the head bumper to discharge the applied compressed fluid to an atmosphere.

Abstract: A manually swingable hammer-type stapling tool having an elongate housing having a striker movably mounted thereon; a staple driving blade mounted on the housing and movable relative to the striker along a staple discharge path when the striker impacts against a surface; a staple magazine carried on said housing and containing a clip of staples so that a leading staple of the clip is disposed in a staple discharge path below the driving blade; and a cap supply and feeding arrangement mounted on the housing for positioning a cap in a discharge position wherein it is disposed below the leading staple, the arrangement including a cap magazine containing a significant number of individual caps disposed in adjacent and joined edge-to-edge relationship to define a connected strip of caps, and an inertia energy activated feeding mechanism for advancing a leading cap of the strip into the discharge position.

Abstract: A tool for coating a heat-conducting medium on penetrating holes of heat-dissipating fins mainly includes a hollow pipe body. One end of the pipe body has an annular recessed portion. The upper and lower ends of the recessed portion are formed respectively with an annular guiding slope. Further, on the recessed portion, a plurality of outlet holes is distributed in a circumferential manner. A plurality of supporting pillars is formed between adjacent outlet holes. When the tool penetrates into the penetrating holes of the heat-dissipating fins, a user may apply an external force to the other end of the pipe body, so as to cause the heat-conducting medium within the pipe body to overflow via the outlet holes. The overflowing heat-conducting medium fills the annular recessed portion first.

Abstract: Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable slip-resistant material in a melt state; applying the slip-resistant material at predetermined areas of the folder paper stock; and curing the slip-resistant material; such that the slip-resistant portion comprises cured slip-resistant material. Another method includes providing folder paper stock; providing embossing dies in spaced, operable, mating relationship; positioning the folder paper stock appropriately in the embossing dies; applying force to at least one of the embossing dies so as to decrease the spaced relationship; and deforming the folder paper stock.

Abstract: A carton, a method and an apparatus for forming a novel carton, having a waterproof lining are disclosed. The carton preferably may include a base portion, leading and trailing end edges, first and second side edges, leading and trailing end flaps, and first and second side flaps. The waterproof lining may be affixed to the carton by an adhesive pattern disposed on the at least a portion of the carton. Upon folding of the flaps about the base portion, a container having a waterproof lining may be formed for retaining objects. The waterproof lining may include a bag and may further include a means for sealing the bag for enclosing wet objects, such as seafood products, therein.

Abstract: Cartons, carton blanks, and methods for manufacturing cartons are described herein. In one implementation, a carton formed from a carton blank includes a lower storage compartment having at least one panel. The carton also includes a lid connected to a first panel of the lower storage compartment, where the lid is configured to be pivotable with respect to the lower storage compartment. The carton further includes an upper storage compartment that is formed within the lid. The lid comprises a lower lid panel that separates the lower storage compartment from the upper storage compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-made food package, to a method for manufacturing it and to the use of polymer-coated board in the ready-made food package. The package is manufactured by placing the food (16) in a raw state in the tray (2) where the food is baked, and by closing the tray with a lid (4) after baking. In accordance with the invention, the lid (4) is formed from a blank cut from polymer-coated board, the blank being placed over the mouth of the tray (2), and then the edges (9) of the blank are bent under the rim flange (6) of the tray and heat-sealed to the lower surface (11) of the rim flange by means of the polymer coating (14) of the board. The lid can be additionally heat-sealed to the upper surface (10) of the rim flange, so that two sealing lines (15) will be formed inside each other in the package. Accordingly, the tray (2) can be formed of polymer-coated board or optionally of polymer or aluminium alone.

Abstract: A system and method in a computerized healthcare environment for determining whether one or more supply items are associated with one or more task items for a patient is provided. A patient identifier is received and patient data is accessed from the patient's electronic medical record. A scanned medical supply item identifier is received and data for the scanned supply item is accessed. The supply item data and patient data are utilized to determine whether one or more task items for the patient are associated with the scanned supply item.

Abstract: A system and method for updating a patient's financial record to reflect the use of a supply item for the patient are provided. A patient identifier to identify a patient is received and financial data for the patient is accessed. A scanned supply item identifier identifying a medical supply item is received. The financial data for the patient is updated to indicate use of the supply item for the patient.

Abstract: A system and method in a computerized healthcare environment for updating supply inventory data to reflect the use of a medical supply item is provided. A patient identifier identifying a patient and a scanned supply item identifier identifying a supply item for use for the patient are received. Use of the scanned supply item in a supply item is indicated in an inventory database.

Abstract: A system and method for scanning coupons for document processing devices is provided. Visible scanning indicia on a coupon, such as a barcode, includes encoded data representing a pre-selected value associated with the use of a document processing device. The indicia is retrieved by the document processing device, whereupon a value associated with the coupon is determined. A user then initiates a document processing request, following the receipt of which the document processing device calculates any costs associated with performing the request. The calculated costs are then compared to the value of the coupon to determine whether the selected document processing operation is capable of being performed. When enough value is associated with the coupon, the operation is performed and a backend server maintaining the value is updated.

Abstract: The present invention is banking device that has a slot on the top surface to accept coins and contains therein a locking reservoir for the collection of change. A money sorter is used to count the deposited money. The reservoir is “keyed” and can only be opened by the local bank, where an account is held, or by parents, if the account is held by a minor. At the time of deposit, the electric money sorter, via the computer connection, contacts the local bank's online banking system to process and record the deposits and beings earning interest that is then credited after deposit of money into the bank account. If the reservoir is emptied prior to deposit, credits and interest are lost and can only be resumed after equal deposit is made at the bank.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for preventing the leakage of client information in banking automation equipment, such as an automated teller machine (ATM) or a cash dispenser (CD). More specifically, a method and an apparatus utilize infrared light-emitting elements that are generally attached on the periphery of the personal identification number (PIN) pad or a key pad. The infrared light is emitted at regular intervals when a user enters a password, thereby preventing a third party from capturing images of client password and financial transaction information using a camera. In addition, a peep-prevention shield can be installed on the periphery of the key (PIN) pad body to hide a motion of a user's hand, and more than one infrared light-emitting source can be mounted on an upper surface of the peep-prevention shield.

Abstract: A method for providing secure transactions generates a Secure Card Number (“SCN”) for a first entity that is transferred with a first entity identifier to a second entity and then to a money source that verifies that the transaction is valid by use of the first entity identifier and the SCN. The SCN includes a Transaction Information Block (“TIB”), a Counter Block, and an encrypted Personal Identification Number (“PIN”) Block. The SCN is transferred to the money source in an account number or a non-account data field. The money source can use the TIB to determine whether the SCN should be used once or multiple times or to identify one of several physical devices, all of which are issued to the first entity, used to generate the SCN. The money source validates the SCN by duplicating the encryption process used to create an encrypted PIN Block and comparing the result to the encrypted PIN Block received with the transaction.

Abstract: A system and methods for processing transactions with an access instrument having a first plurality of user-specific account information stored thereon. A transaction is initiated upon request from a user and the requesting user is authenticated from a second plurality of user-specific information and the first plurality of user-specific account information. An account status is confirmed for the user from a third plurality of user-specific account information. The requested transaction is completed after authentication of the user and confirmation of the account access status.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus utilizing the RFID technology for the login security of a computing device are disclosed. The computing device includes a processing unit, an RFID reader, and a memory. The RFID reader is coupled to the processing unit for communicating with an external RFID tag in which a user data is stored. The memory is coupled to the processing unit for storing a login data. The RFID reader reads the user data from the RFID tag and the processing unit compares the user data with the login data. If the user data matches the login data, the processing unit allows the computing device to be accessed.

Abstract: A computer program product including program instructions embodied on a tangible computer-readable medium is provided. Execution of the program instructions results in operations including: using a portable electronic device, obtaining location information, wherein the location information includes the current location of the portable electronic device; utilizing the obtained location information to specify at least one merchant; and displaying on the portable electronic device at least one item to be purchased at the specified at least one merchant.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for accessing data using a wireless device. The system comprises a wireless device, a database and a computing device. The wireless device obtains product data from a product display. The product data corresponds to a product represented on the product display and includes service data corresponding to a predefined service related to the product. The database stores product-related data. The computing device is communicatively coupled to the wireless device and the database. The wireless device transmits a service request including the service data and the product data to the computing device. The computing device retrieves the product-related data as a function of the product data and the service data and transmits the product-related data to the wireless device.

Abstract: A method for recommending service stations for vehicles based on a users route or location is disclosed. The method comprises mapping a user's current location, collecting fuel prices from stations that are within a predetermined distance from the user's location and displaying the location of at least one service station, based at least in part on fuel prices. The method also could include mapping the user's route and collecting fuel prices from a second set of stations that are within the user's route and displaying the location of the stations based on the fuel prices. This method may be linked to a vehicle navigation system which in turn may track the amount of fuel left in the vehicle and recommend service stations when the amount of fuel remaining in the vehicle reaches a minimum threshold. The method could also be implemented through a wireless communications network where a short messaging system can determine the parameters for recommending a service station.

Abstract: A method of rotating an inventory holder includes moving an inventory holder towards a rotation area along a straight segment of a path with a first face of the inventory holder facing a first direction. The rotation area includes a portion of a workspace designated for rotation of inventory holders. The method further includes moving the inventory holder into the rotation area along a first arced segment with an orientation of the first face perpendicular to the first arced segment. The method additionally includes executing a rotation maneuver within the rotation area and moving the inventory holder out of the rotation area along a second arced segment with a second face facing the first direction.

Abstract: Provided are codes that may be applied to a sheet of paper or other surface, as well as techniques for decoding such codes. Using such codes and decoding techniques permits identification of the position of a pen (e.g., a digital pen) on the paper or other surface, by observing only a small field of the surface. Moreover, the position often can be identified even in the presence of arbitrary rotation and certain errors (e.g., due to dust or stray markings on the paper).

Abstract: A mailing label includes an informational surface with a barcode section and a signature section. The mailing label can include an adhesive surface that is opposite of the informational surface. The signature section, being co-located on the same informational surface as the barcode section, can be simultaneously scannable with the barcode section by a single, portable scanning device. The mailing label can also include a special service descriptor section and an address section on the informational surface.

Abstract: Novel POS-based bar code symbol reading systems are disclosed having an integrated customer-kiosk terminal. Also disclosed are novel POS-Based Bar Code Reading Cash Register Systems having Integrated Internet-Enabled Customer-Kiosk Terminals.

Abstract: Digital-imaging based code symbol reading system employing an event-driven multi-tier modular software architecture and supporting automatic operating system login and loading of a bar code symbol reading application.

Abstract: A programmable mobile terminal which includes a thumb wheel for selecting among a plurality of functions executable by the mobile terminal. The programmable mobile terminal allows a user to employ the same hand that is holding the mobile terminal to scroll through and select a function among a plurality of functions via the thumb wheel. The wheel portion of thumb wheel is rotated either clockwise or counter clockwise by the user's thumb or other finger to scroll a screen cursor through the functions and once the screen cursor of the mobile terminal is positioned at a desired function, the user can depress the wheel portion in a transaxial direction with the same thumb or finger to select the desired function. Also, the programmable mobile terminal allows a user to scan bar code information and use the thumb wheel for selecting among a plurality of functions relating to the scanned bar code information.