Abstract: A trashcan/liner dispensing system that is an integral part of the trashcan. The invention involves a pouch located on the upper, exterior portion of one of the sidewalls of the trashcan that contains a disposable cartridge filled with plastic liners. The sides of the pouch containment area are lined with retention devices thereby minimizing the movement of the contained liners during use. By locating the dispenser on the outside upper portion of the trashcan, the size of the trashcan is only slightly increased and the cartridge of plastic trashcan liners is not susceptible to soiling by trash that may leak from the liner that contains trash inside of the trashcan.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a service caddy are presented. In one embodiment, the service caddy allows a server to transport one or more service items. The service caddy is comprised of a top surface adapted to hold one or more of the plurality of items; a bottom surface having a gripping indenture to allow a user to grip the service caddy; a sidewall connecting the top surface and the bottom surface; and, a resting indenture on the sidewall, the resting indenture being at an angle to the top surface, the angle being less than ninety degrees towards the center of the bottom surface.

Abstract: An improved molded, reinforced pressure vessel having a winding foot on the liner tank which includes a head, disposed away from the tank and a narrowed neck extending between the head and the tank wherein outer radial dimensions of the head are greater than outer radial dimension of the neck. The improved foot design allows windings to cover more of the liner tank that maximizes the reinforcement provided by the winding and in blow molded liner tanks, the narrow neck restricts the migration of material out of and away from the foot, thus producing a stronger liner tank.

Abstract: A compression tank device (1) for sea transport of petroleum products, comprising a relatively elongated metallic cylindrical portion (4) and end gables (6, 6?), the cylindrical portion (4) being fixedly connected to the end gables (6, 6?) through sealing connections (16, 16?), and the cylindrical portion (4) of the compression tank (1) and a portion of the end gables (6, 6?) being braided with a fibrous material (8), the fibrous material (8) being oriented mainly in the circumferential direction of the compression tank (1).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing controlled precise amounts of a hot-melt adhesive. A positive displacement dispenser which is mounted on a programmable motion system is connected to a hot-melt cartridge feed assembly by an inlet block. The dispenser, feed assembly, and inlet block contain electric heaters and thermocouples for maintaining the adhesive at a desired elevated temperature. A computer control system regulates the temperature in the dispenser, feed assembly, and inlet block and controls a dispensing motor in the dispenser. A preheater heats an adhesive cartridge prior to placement in the feed assembly.

Abstract: A system and method delaying refilling of a reservoir in a beverage dispensing system or dispensing of a mixed volume to prevent undesirable characteristics in the dispensed beverage. First, a volumetric freezing rate is determined for the product. Next, a volume of frozen product is dispensed. The rate the dispensed volume is refilled is controlled to be no faster than the volumetric freezing rate.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a fluid product includes an assembly of a collapsible reservoir and a pump, a housing for removably accommodating the assembly, and means for actuating the pump. The housing includes a tensioning element, or tensioning means, which is configured to counteract, or negate, compression of the collapsible reservoir as fluid is removed from the collapsible reservoir. By counteracting compression of the collapsible reservoir, the tensioning element, or tensioning means, may prevent trapping of fluid product in the collapsible reservoir.

Abstract: Additive dispensing units and methods of using same are provided. In an embodiment, the modular dispensing unit comprises a support, a plurality of containers attached to the support and a plurality of pumps attached to the support. For example, each of the containers can include an additive. The pumps are operatively connected to the containers for dispensing one or more of the additives from the containers. The dispensing unit is so constructed and arranged to be attached to and operatively associated with a beverage dispensing machine.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive dispensing system comprises a remote metering station for receiving a supply of hot melt adhesive material from an adhesive supply unit (ASU), a plurality of applicator heads for depositing hot melt adhesive material onto different substrates, and a plurality of relatively short hose structures respectively fluidically inter-connecting the remote metering station to the plurality of applicator heads. Oppositely disposed terminal end portions of each one of the relatively short hose structures are respectively provided with universal connectors so as to effectively overcome or counteract the inherent inflexibility characteristic of the relatively short hose structures per se and thereby in fact permit the plurality of applicator heads to be moved to different locations, depending upon the various different requirements attendant particular hot melt adhesive deposition requirements, in order to perform a particular hot melt adhesive deposition operation.

Abstract: Flush mount dispensing bottle and apparatus includes a bracket having a mounting flange and a bottle having a flat back with an embossment for receiving the flange and enabling the flat back to flushly contact a surface supporting the bracket. A button attachable to the surface at a spaced apart distance from the bracket is provided and a second embossment receiving the button enables the flat back to flushly contact the surface and further prevents unauthorized removal of the bottle from the bracket.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a device for packaging a product are disclosed. Certain embodiments of the device may include an external shell having a neck and a container forming at least one housing adapted to receive the product. The container may be disposed inside the external shell. The device may also include a closure member configured to be coupled to the container to close an opening of the container. The external shell may include a through-hole formed through the neck of the external shell, and the container may include an exterior flange extending from an external surface of the container. The exterior flange may be configured to engage the through-hole of the external shell to retain the container in the external shell.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for an injection device, including a first stage, a second stage and a drive for shifting the stages, wherein the drive acts on one of the stages to shift said one of the stages first and wherein the stage which is first shifted encounters a higher resistance than does the other stage, such that the other stage is shifted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for improving the efficiency of fuel cells. The storage system includes an outer shell and at least one bladder positioned inside the outer shell. A primary chamber is defined between the outer shell and the bladder, and a secondary chamber is defined interior to the bladder.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an extrusion apparatus for high viscosity liquid to address the problems that the existing extrusion apparatus tends to be abraded for long-time use and the high viscosity liquid could not be well extruded. The extrusion apparatus for high viscosity liquid of the invention comprises a gun body, a retainer fixedly connected to the gun body, a push rod slidably running through the gun body, a wrench hinged to the gun body and a handle connected to the gun body, characterized in that, a push block is hinged to one end of the wrench adjacent to the push rod, the push rod has a rod body provided with several teeth on the side facing the push block, a push tooth is provided on the push block, a permanent magnet is placed on the push block or the push rod, and the push tooth could be snapped to the teeth under action of the magnetic force of the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A dispensing gun discharges a viscous liquid material through a plurality of discharge openings in equal amounts simultaneously. A dividing member divides a passage for the viscous liquid material into a first holding chamber and a second holding chamber and has a communicating opening preferably aligned with the axis of the passage. A flow of the viscous liquid material squeezed from a pouch and deviated from the axis of the passage is held temporarily in the first holding chamber and is forced through a communication opening into the second holding chamber along the axis of the passage. And the viscous liquid material held in the second holding chamber is distributed evenly to the discharge openings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coupler, which is used for discharging a chemical outside a container and includes an internal coupler unit and an external coupler unit. The internal coupler unit includes a mounting part and a coupling pipe. The external coupler unit includes a main housing. Coupling seats are formed In respective opposite ends of the main housing, and a side hole is formed in the main housing. The external coupler unit further includes a hollow rod member, and a hollow cylindrical member. The external coupler unit further includes a subsidiary housing fitted over the hollow cylindrical member, a fluid opening control unit, a pumping means connector, a gas injection means connector tightened into the side hole of the main housing, and sealing caps, which close respective openings of the pumping means connector and the gas injection means connector when not in use.

Abstract: Attachments for aerosol cans used in automated sprayers can comprise a hollow tube having a first end and a second end. The first end is shaped to seat on the valve of the aerosol can. The second end is opposite the first end and has a nozzle disposed adjacent the second end. The nozzle is disposed in fluid communication with the first end via the hollow tube and can disperse aerosol therefrom, preferably in an axial direction. A bearing surface is disposed along the hollow tube, preferably clear of the second end hollow tube to facilitate axial dispersion of aerosol. An exterior feature disposed along the hollow tube moves in synchronization with the bearing surface.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir (1), the head comprising: a fluid dispenser member (2), such as a pump or a valve, comprising a body (20) that is mounted in stationary manner relative to the reservoir (1), and a valve rod (21) that is axially displaceable down and up; a pushbutton (5, 7) that is axially displaceable down and up, driving the valve rod (21); and a dispenser orifice (60) that is connected to the valve rod; the dispenser head being characterized in that it further comprises actuator means (4) for driving the pushbutton in axial displacement relative to the valve rod (21).

Abstract: A container package capable of dispensing all of the liquid from within the container comprises a pump device having a tube extending through an aperture in the container neck wherein the mouth end of the tube is directed, upon insertion into the container body, to a desired bottom edge. The direction is provided by a downwardly sloping interior wall imparted by a punt in the bottom of the container body.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a connector (1) able to be mounted on the neck of a container for liquids (100), in the form of a bottler consisting of a main body having, sliding longitudinally therein, a slider provided with a radially expandable bottom portion so as to engage reversibly with a hollow:, probe, in which the hollow probe is able to perform the longitudinal displacement of the the slider and connect the inside of the container (100) with its interior so as to allow the dispensing of liquid from the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cartridge unit for a beverage dispensing system with an inner channel for the dispensation of a beverage, characterized in that the cartridge unit comprises a first part, which is made of an inflexible material and a second part, which is made of a flexible material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap (1) with an outlet connection piece, which can be opened and closed by displacing a telescopic part (6) along a central axis of the closure and has a mouth portion (5), the telescopic part (6) being displaceable on the connection piece (4) while guided on the outside thereof, the closed position being latched and a closure stopper (9) being provided, molded onto the telescopic part (6) by means of cross-pieces (8) leaving throughflow openings (7). To provide a configuration enhancing its functional features but not requiring any significant additional expenditure, for instance with regard to a molding tool required, the invention proposes that the closure stopper (9) latching in the mouth portion (5) is molded on by means of cross-pieces (8) that run in superposed alignment with an end face (11?) of the connection piece (4).

Abstract: The invention presents a compartmented lid for conveying at least two liquids simultaneously, the compartmented lid comprising a lid with at least one first vent, the lid further comprising a rim, a substantially flat top crowning the rim, the top further comprising an exterior surface, an interior surface, and at least one portal with an aperture; and a compartment with at least one second vent, the compartment further comprising a basin operably attached to the interior surface of the top of the lid wherein a portion of the basin bisects or partitions the aperture of the portal.

Abstract: An improved manure-grinding fertilizer spreader having at least two progressively bladed cylinders 17 at a bottom of a funneled mobile hopper 11 with a grinder base 12 proximate a discharge aperture 13. The mobile funneled hopper is hand-cart sized to be hand-pulled or small-tractor-pulled with at least two progressively bladed cylinders 17 being rotated by detachable engagement of wheels 15 with at least two cutter axles 10 and 56 on which the at least two progressively bladed cylinders 17 are situated axially. An optional agitator 47 may be used in conjunction with the improved manure-grinding fertilizer spreader so as to prevent manure build-up.

Abstract: A device for spraying an aerosol mist onto a door handle of a door includes a housing mountable to the door, a seat for receiving an aerosol canister having a valve oriented toward the door handle, and a timing circuit operative to dispense the aerosol mist in an automated manner onto the door handle. The aerosol canister for use in the device contains a solution which is engineered so as to not leave a residue after evaporation of the aerosol mist. The device thus sprays the solution from the housing onto the door handle and evaporates from the door handle free of any residue.

Abstract: A footwear everting device consisting of a cylindrical tube being mounted on a wall bracket by way of a hook-shaped bracket. A length adjustable plunger is hooked over said hook-shaped bracket ready for use. An outside-in sock is stripped over the cylindrical tube with the toe end up. The plunger is used to push the sock through the tube to exit at the other end in outside-out condition.

Abstract: A cover for an externally mounted spare tire for a vehicle is provided, the cover having a repository affixed thereto, the repository having at least one opening thereinto and having at least one transparent window therein, and optionally including a removable graphic display which, upon placement within the repository, is displayed externally of the vehicle through the transparent window. Preferred is the complete combination, including the graphic display. The removable, interchangeable graphic display may carry an informative theme, a political theme, a sports or automotive theme, a humorous theme, a religious theme, a photograph, or virtually any other display of one's choosing and capable of representation in two dimensions.

Abstract: A holder for a portable electronic device, including a receptacle adapted for receiving therein a portable electronic device, a pair of magnetic elements adapted for fixing the receptacle to a garment, wherein a portion of the garment is positioned between the magnetic elements and held by magnetic attraction between the magnetic elements, and a finger guide element positioned with respect to the receptacle such that when the portable electronic device is placed in the receptacle, the finger guide element is adjacent a control button of the portable electronic device and the finger guide element guides a finger of a user to operate the control button.

Abstract: Presented is a accessory holder for use on a belt for holding accessories normally carried on a belt, and for providing quick on handed attachment and release of such accessories. The accessories include ammunition clips, flashlights, tasers, mace spray, hand cuffs, laser sighting equipment and ammunition magazines.

Abstract: Sectional bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle in the bed of a vehicle, having adjustable length horizontal cross member bars at the top and base which when extended form a pressure clamp to the side walls of the vehicle bed for an easy and non-intrusive installation. The number of bicycles to be carried is adjusted by adding additional rack sections. Additionally, support brackets can be used to bolt the top cross member to the vehicle bed for permanent installation, added support or security.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus for a cycle-type vehicle comprises a pair of object carriers releasably mountable on corresponding transverse sides of the cycle, a pair of upper support members which extend transversely between the cycle and the object carriers to support upper portions of the object carriers, and, a pair of lower support members which extend transversely between the cycle and the object carriers to support lower portions of the object carriers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a back or shoulder carried bag or case that includes a support strap supported on part of a back or shoulder of a person carrying the bag or case comprising a back support surface disposed toward the back of the person that includes a support strap cinching arrangement.

Abstract: A novel backpack features a back wall, a side wall and a front wall forming at least one compartment; a first divider; and first and second zippers. The first divider is connected to the side wall, and has a backside exposed toward the back wall and a front side exposed toward the front wall. The first zipper extends along the side wall intermediate the first divider and the back wall. The second zipper extends along the side wall intermediate the first divider and the front wall. At least one of the first divider front side and an inside surface of the front wall has a plurality of handle receiving pockets, and at least one of the back wall, the first divider, and the front wall is formed of a substantially penetration resistant material.

Abstract: A backpack with a bag pack and a waist belt, which can adjust its position according to the wearer particular body shape, is described. Said waist belt comprises two side hip portions (11, 17) joined to the bag pack, and a strap connection (18) interconnecting said two side hip portions (11, 17); each hip portion further comprises a webbing (20) being fastened to the related side hip portion (11, 17), a first buckle (14), through which said webbing (20) is connected to said bag pack, and a second buckle (16), through which said webbing (10) is connected to said stripe connection (18).

Abstract: A Mommy Tool Belt has a belt and pockets secured to the belt. The belt has a base, a clasp and an elongated strap. The pockets are secured to the base of the belt. The clasp of the belt has opposed free ends carrying complementary parts for locking. The complementary parts of the clasp could be Velcro or may be one-hole hook. The Mommy Tool Belt also includes a ring/loop for threading a burp cloth therein. The belt could be a standard waist belt or a fashionable belt as desired by the user.

Abstract: An adjustable safety assembly of a nail driver comprises a safety rod; an adjusting wheel; a resisting rod; a screw rod passing through the safety rod, adjusting wheel, and resisting rod sequentially; the screw rod being at a front end and the resisting rod being at a rear end; and a retaining seat having an open section; the adjusting wheel being position in the open section; and the screw rod passing through the retaining seat; When the adjusting wheel is rotated, the adjusting wheel moves in the open section of the retaining seat along a thread of the screw rod so as to drive the safety rod to achieve the effect of adjusting the position of the safety rod. The adjusting wheel is installed at a position far away from the beating opening so that the mistake in adjustment is reduced.

Abstract: A method of urging one or more fasteners toward a nosepiece of a fastening tool generally includes placing one or more fasteners into a magazine and moving a pusher block that is pivotally mounted on a pusher bearing toward the one or more fasteners. The method also includes rocking the pusher block about the pusher bearing as the one or more fasteners are fed sequentially into the nosepiece to maintain a pushing surface of the pusher block in substantial abutment with a surface of a last fastener of the one or more fasteners.

Abstract: A pneumatic fastening tool includes a housing having a fastening tool portion including a dispensing portion for dispensing a fastener. An exhaust assembly may be defined on a distal end of a handle portion. The exhaust assembly may include an end cap fixedly mounted to the housing and define a first annular engagement surface. A deflector may be rotatably mounted to the end cap and define a second annular engagement surface. The deflector may be configured to direct exhausted air from the tool in a plurality of user defined directions depending on the rotational orientation of the deflector. A friction member may be disposed between the first and second annular engagement surfaces. The friction member may provide a seal between the first and second annular engagement surfaces and permit rotation of the deflector relative to the end cap.

Abstract: An air intake valve seat 24 is formed by mounting a cylinder seal 29 of rubber or the like from an upper face of a ring-shaped flange portion 28 formed to project from an outer peripheral face of a strike cylinder 15 over to an upper end portion of the strike cylinder 15 to cover surfaces thereof. A main valve 21 in a ring shape is arranged along an outer periphery of the strike cylinder 15 on an upper side of a ring-shaped flange portion 28. An outer peripheral edge portion 30 of a piston stop 18 of rubber or the like arranged on an upper side of the strike cylinder 15 is arranged to extend in a lower direction from an upper end portion along an outer peripheral face of the strike cylinder 15 to thereby form an air exhaust valve seat 25 at a lower end of the outer peripheral edge portion 30.

Abstract: A pneumatic fastening tool may include a tool housing including a dispensing portion for dispensing a fastener, a handle portion and an inlet configured to receive input of compressed air. A cap assembly may include a cap housing having an opening and mounted to the tool housing. A deflector may be configured to direct exhausted air through an outlet in a first direction. The deflector may have a stem received in the opening. The stem may define a bore extending in a second direction that is distinct from the first direction. A locking member may extend at least partially in the bore and be configured to rotatably capture the deflector relative to the cap housing.

Abstract: A protection device of a DC-powered nail gun includes collar mounted to a connection rod on the trigger and the collar has an inner diameter larger than an outer periphery of the connection rod so that when the trigger is not pulled, the collar is positioned to pivot a second switch so that the push member of the shooting unit of the nail gun cannot activate an activation button on the second switch when a new battery pack is installed. By the collar and the pivoted second switch, the nail cannot shoot even if the push member is powered and moved by the new battery pack.

Abstract: A staple drive assembly includes an actuation sled and at least one staple pusher. The staple drive assembly is adapted to fit within a staple cartridge having a plurality of staples and a corresponding number of retention slots. The at least one staple pusher includes at least one pusher plate for releasably engaging a backspan of a staple. The staple pusher may include a plurality of pusher plates that may be laterally and longitudinally spaced apart. An actuation member has at least one angled camming surface for engaging a complimentary angled surface of the at least one staple pusher. Camming engagement between the actuation member and the at least one staple pusher causes vertical movement of the at least one staple pusher. Lateral and longitudinal offset of the actuation member camming surfaces and the corresponding staple pusher following surfaces improves stability and control of the staple pusher during firing.

Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.

Abstract: The present invention is a friction stir welding machine adapted to perform solid phase welding on a welding portion of materials to be welded, by pressing a welding tool against the welding portion of the materials to be welded while rotating the welding tool, and forcing the welding tool to be advanced into a softened portion which is softened by a frictional heat while stirring the softened portion, wherein a coating made of aluminum nitride is formed on at least a region of the welding tool to be in contact with the materials to be welded.

Abstract: A bonding apparatus capable of efficiently performing surface treatment using microplasma and a bonding process to an object to be bonded including a plasma capillary having a tubular plasma capillary main body made of an insulating body, a cylindrical external electrode provided outside the tubular plasma capillary main body, a linear internal electrode provided at the center of the inside of the tubular plasma capillary main body, and a seal gas nozzle provided at the outer circumference of the tubular plasma capillary main body. Microplasma produced within the plasma capillary is sprayed from the main body opening, and performs the surface treatment to a bonding pad while being sealed from an ambient air by a seal gas flow sprayed from the annular opening. In conjunction with the surface treatment, bonding is performed using a bonding capillary.

Abstract: A new pressure-only molten metal valving apparatus and method is provided. This novel approach to controlling the flow of liquids eliminates the need for active, moving valve components. Using the natural surface tension properties of liquids, the gas pressure either activates liquid flow when a threshold is overcome or retains the liquid in a head, even when lifted.

Abstract: A method is provided for permanently joining a first metallic component that is formed from a 5000 series aluminum alloy material and a second metallic component that is formed from a steel alloy material. One of the first and second components is provided with a layer of an aluminum alloy material that is different from the 5000 series aluminum alloy material used to form the first and second metallic components, such as a layer of a 6000 series aluminum alloy material. The layer of the 6000 series aluminum alloy material can be provided as a coating on the selected one of the first and second components or in solid form. After the layer of the 6000 series aluminum alloy material can be provided on the selected one of the first and second components, the first and second components are secured together without the application of heat, such as by magnetic pulse welding, friction welding, and the like.

Abstract: A fabrication method and structure for a PBCA, and tool for assembly of the structure. The structure includes a circuit board, at least one first solder joint, a plurality of second solder joints, and an electronic device. The circuit board has a solder mask, having a plurality of openings exposing at least one first pad and a plurality of second pads arranged beyond the first pad, on a surface. The first solder joint has a maximum width J1 and electrically connects to the first pad. The second solder joints respectively have a maximum width J2 exceeding J1 and respectively electrically connect to the second pads. The electronic device has a plurality of third pads, arranged substantially corresponding to the openings, respectively electrically connecting to the first pad and second pads.

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding apparatus and method for detaching or effecting release of an ultrasonic welding tool stuck or attached to a weldment. The method includes the step of utilizing a mechanism mounted adjacent to the ultrasonic welding tool to hold the weldment in position during welding and/or while the ultrasonic welding tool is withdrawn and, if necessary, using the mechanism to detach the weldment from the ultrasonic welding tool. The method contemplates providing a twist, rotary or axial motion to one of the ultrasonic welding tool or weldment to effect release of the ultrasonic welding tool. The apparatus may include a clamp member having a distinct clamping area or pad located adjacent to the sonotrode or anvil of the ultrasonic welding tool. The clamp mechanism provides vibration control, noise mitigation, and a more uniform boundary condition during welding and facilitates part release upon the completion of the welding process.

Abstract: A method for producing an electronic device is disclosed. One embodiment provides two soldering partners to be connected to one another at an envisaged joining location and at least one of which includes an electronic component or is formed as such a component, a soldering apparatus having an inductor, and an intermediate plate The soldering partners, the inductor and the intermediate plate are positioned in such a way that the intermediate plate is arranged between the electronic component and the envisaged joining location, on the one hand, and the inductor. The soldering partners are connected at the envisaged joining location by using a solder that is melted by energy emitted by the inductor.