Abstract: Fuel receptacles and related systems are described that are tamper resistant. A fuel receptacle can include a housing having an opening through which fuel contained therein may be delivered to a fuel consuming device along a fuel path and a biased element. The biased element can be contained with the housing having an orifice and a notch and it can sealing the opening when biased into a first position. The fuel consuming device can contain a protruding member to contact the notch and cause the biased element to move along a plane perpendicular to the fuel path into a second position when the fuel receptacle is coupled to the fuel consuming device. The second position can cause the orifice to be aligned with the opening thereby permitting fuel to be delivered to the fuel consuming device along the fuel path.

Abstract: The protective cover assembly comprises a mounting member (4) adapted for tight association with the actuation port and a protective cover unit (2). The protective cover unit is adapted for engagement with the mounting member in a manner such that protective cover unit covers the valve and blocks access thereto. Housed in the cover unit is locking mechanism that comprises a solenoid (62) for driving a locking unit (72) between a locking state in which the cover unit is locked to the mounting member and an unlocking state, in which the cover unit can disengage form the mounting member, and comprises an electronic controller linked thereto, the electronic controller being responsive to an external control signal to actuate the solenoid to drive said locking unit (64).

Abstract: A dispenser for a bottle that is adapted to contain a consumable beverage. The dispenser includes a dispenser body defining a chamber therein. The chamber is adapted to hold a flavoring component. The dispenser body has a first dispenser end, suitable for drinking therefrom, and has a second dispenser end, adapted to be positioned within the bottle when the dispenser is engaged with the bottle. The plunger is slidably disposed at least partially within the dispenser body for movement from a first plunger position to a second plunger position, in which the plunger penetrates a portion of the dispenser body to create a passageway. When the plunger is in the second plunger position and a cap is in a first cap position, the plunger end cooperates with the cap to seal the cap opening.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a drinking vessel or “glass” comprised of two separate chambers. The glass is designed for two separate liquids to be contained within the glass yet held separate until the time that the user of the glass drinks the liquid. The two chambers are of the same height as the vessel to ensure that liquids held within are not combined until they enter the users mouth.

Abstract: A fresh produce keeper includes a vessel having a floor and upwardly extending sidewalls. Holes in the floor allow the vessel to be used as a colander or strainer to rinse produce, while a lid fits over the floor to retain water within the vessel, thereby allowing the same vessel to be used for both rinsing and service or storage. An internal divider and air vent is also provided in some examples of the invention.

Abstract: A fluid capturing device designed to sanitize the chore of motorcycle chain maintainance. The three major components of this device are a drain channel 14, a flexible tube 12, and a container 10. The drain channel is long and slender and designed to fit under a chain to capture the fluid the drips off the chain. The channel has vertical walls around its perimeter and a floor with a slope. The Far wall 16 is tall enough to guard the tire and chassis components from getting splashed. The near wall 18 is substantially shorter to allow unfettered access to the lower portion of the chain, which is the portion that gets serviced. The flexible tube 12 supports the drain channel in an elevated position and allows adjustment in elevation and orientation. This tube also conveys the captured fluids away from the drain channel and into the container. The container 10 is designed to temporarily hold the fluids captured during service and to serve as a stable base.

Abstract: A hot cup lid providing alternating modes of access to the contents of a cup, the lid including an enlarged drinking opening selectively closed by a tear flap, and a smaller sipping opening diametrically aligned with the drinking opening and adjacent the periphery of the lid, the tear flap including a sealing lug thereon engageable within and closing the sipping opening upon pivotal movement of the flap to open the drinking opening.

Abstract: A container holder includes a holder body, a supporting member, an actuator, and a switch. The supporting member is disposed movably to the holder body. The holder body demarcates an accommodation space for accommodating or holding a container therein partially. The actuator includes a first actuating unit, being made of a ferromagnet, and a second actuating unit, being made of an electromagnet. Moreover, one of the actuator's first actuating unit and second actuating unit is fixed to the holder body, and the other one of the actuator's first actuating unit and second actuating unit is fixed to the supporting member. The switch turns on and off the actuator's second actuating unit to have the electromagnet produce and lose an electromagnetic force. The resulting electromagnetic force moves the supporting member to come in and/or come out of the holder body's accommodation space.

Abstract: A system and method of distributing supplements and medicines while monitoring compliance with a medicine protocol describing a schedule of when the individual doses are to taken. By way of example, a pill card is adapted with frangible compartments for retaining supplements and medicines. Sensors coupled to the frangible compartments detect access to the retained pills. A controller monitors access to the pills and communicates access or schedule issues within a local monitoring device and/or external systems or parties. In one embodiment, the seal attached on the exterior of each pill compartment incorporates a frangible conductor that is broken upon pressing the pills through the membrane, wherein access is thus sensed. Depending on application, feedback (e.g., reminders, compliance alerts, and the like) are provided by the pill card, local monitoring device, or external means in response to data generated by the pill card.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the time-controlled dispensing of pharmaceutical compositions to a patient. The device is intended to allow multiple doses of pharmaceutical compositions to be delivered to a patient over a predetermined or programmable dosing schedule.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.

Abstract: A cardboard box for removable note sheets having hidden tags, it mainly has a tag storing portion pivotally connected to the bottom of the cardboard box for the removable note sheets, the tag storing portion can be opened/closed on the bottom of the cardboard box for the removable note sheets. When the tags are to be taken out, the tag storing portion can be opened to take out them; and in the ordinary time, the tag storing portion is closed onto the bottom of the cardboard box for the removable note sheets to hide the tags. Thereby, an object of having a box with small volume, convenient for placing and carrying can be obtained.

Abstract: A package for carrying and dispensing wipes is described. The package has a wallet-like configuration and includes a first compartment separated from a second compartment along a foldable seam. The package can be configured to carry any suitable wipes including facial tissue, bath tissue, and any suitable pre-moistened wipes.

Abstract: An oblong dispenser having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, and wherein a maximum length of the dispenser, Ld, along the longitudinal axis is greater than a maximum width of the dispenser, Wd, along the transverse axis. The dispenser containing a plurality of sheets of a sheet-material formed into a flat stack, and the flat stack folded about a transverse fold axis forming an arch-shaped folded stack having an arched stack top and a stack bottom comprising two legs. The arch-shaped folded stack is placed into the oblong dispenser with the transverse fold axis parallel to the oblong dispenser's transverse axis.

Abstract: A vending machine includes a vend sensor for detecting a completion of a vend operation. The vend sensor includes an electronic circuit connected to first and second sound elements positioned on opposing sides of a product delivery chute of the vending machine. The first sound element directs a sound beam across the product delivery chute where it is received by the second sound element. During a vend operation, a product container is guided to the product delivery chute to be dispensed to a consumer. As the container passes through the product delivery chute, the sound beam is interrupted, thereby signaling the completion of a vend operation. Each of the first and second sound elements is provided with a cone that focuses the sound beam so as to limit interruptions stemming from outside sound sources.

Abstract: A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of the powder material, as well as provide a variety of drive members which can be utilized with the dispensing closure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pay per use and revenue sharing for liquid dispensing have been disclosed.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a cover pivotally secured to a backplate to move between an open position, at which the dispenser can be refilled, and a closed position, at which the dispenser may be actuated. The cover includes a latch that engages a catch held on the backplate. An elongate bar secured to the backplate is provided to engage the latch and remove it from the catch to permit the cover to be moved to the open position. The elongate bar includes a yoke extending to left and right terminal ends that are accessible outside of a dispensing zone of the dispenser. This invention is particularly applicable to dispensers that employ sensors to sense the presence of a hand at a dispensing zone.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system including a renewable source of the liquid, such as a water bottle, in fluid communication with a reservoir contained by a dispensing apparatus such as a water cooler, from which the liquid may be dispensed. A device providing a flow path between the renewable source of the liquid and the reservoir has liquid and air flow paths which are different. Various flow path configurations, using cold and hot water tanks and various sensing devices, may be employed.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser and associated liquid refill unit are provided. The liquid dispenser and associated liquid refill unit may be configured such that refilling of the liquid dispenser is generally limited to refilling by the associated liquid refill unit that is provided.

Abstract: An identification system for a product within a dispenser includes a product container arranged to dispense a product, a shaped feature coupled to the product container and which may take the form of an anthropomorphic head or other suitable shape, and an identification symbol coupled to the shaped feature, with the symbol suggesting the nature of the contents of the product container.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system for dispensing a multi-component dental composition is provided. The system is particularly suitable for dispensing dental impression material containing mixed components A and B. The system includes a dispensing device having an inner container with pressurized aerosol chambers. The first chamber is used for storing and dispensing component A, and the second chamber is used for storing and dispensing component B. The dispensing device includes a piston assembly having a first piston member that slides within the first chamber and a second piston member that slides within the second chamber. The pistons force the components into a common manifold, and the combined material is fed into a dispensing tip containing a static mixer, wherein the material is mixed and then dispensed.

Abstract: The Sub Chapter S Corporation of WILSON-BROWN has designed the following invention to be primarily directed towards the hunting industry as a multipurpose deer lure dispenser. “TRACK-N-TRAIL” is a bottle molded from high density polyethylene, with a threaded top opening (inlet) used for filling, a black flip top cap for sealing and dispensing, a molded clip used for attaching the bottle to various items, an additional molded opening at the bottom (outlet) used for dispensing the contents. Additionally, this opening is a barbed protrusion used to attach a vinyl hose/valve assembly to direct and regulate the flow of the bottle contents. A rubber band is used to assist in holding the hose and valve assembly in place while the hunter is walking. The TRACK-N-TRAIL invention is designed to allow hunters the ability to fill the bottle with a substance of their choice and dispense it in one of two ways, through the inlet or the outlet.

Abstract: A flat pump for producing liquid spray or for producing an atomized liquid stream may have a thickness of 6 millimeters or less. The flat pump may include an internal reservoir, a valve, a valve conduit and a vortex chamber wherein fluid from the reservoir may be pumped through the valve, along the valve conduit, and into the vortex chamber. An atomized liquid stream, spray, or mist formed in the vortex chamber may be expelled from the flat pump.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a flowable conductive paste onto a greensheet from a dispensing apparatus comprising an orifice member having first and second surfaces and a bore therethrough between the surfaces, a pressurized chamber adjacent the orifice member first surface containing the paste, and a punch having a face movable through the orifice member bore. The method comprises positioning the punch outside the orifice member bore such that the punch face is spaced from the orifice member first surface, flowing a desired amount of paste onto the punch face, moving the paste on the punch face through the orifice member bore until the punch face extends beyond the orifice member second surface, and contacting the workpiece with the paste while still on the punch face to deposit the paste on the greensheet.

Abstract: A material pressure feeding apparatus 10 includes a sack 11 containing material M having predetermined viscosity, a container 12 for holding the sack 11, a press member 13 disposed within the container 12 and positioned on the sack 11, a pressure feeder 15 having a suction port 37A for sucking the material M for lowering the press member 13 to pressurize the sack 11 containing the material M. The press member 13 includes a plate 21 having a plane-shape substantially identical to the opening 19 of the container 12, and a tubular member 22 along the inner peripheral side surface of the container 12, hanging vertically from the outer periphery of the plate 21 and forms a reception space 23. The press member 13 descends to reduce the volume of sack 11 forming wrinkled portion S and the wrinkled portion S is settled in the reception space 23.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for holding and actuating a sprayer. The sprayer includes a neck, a rim formed on the neck, a push-button valve and a nozzle provided on the push-button valve. The device includes a holder and a trigger. The holder includes a handle, a barrel extending from the handle and a clamp extending from the barrel. The clamp includes two jaws formed thereon, a mouth defined between the jaws and a gap defined between the jaws. The neck of the sprayer can be pushed into the mouth through the gap. The trigger is connected to the holder so that the trigger is operable to push the push-button valve of the sprayer.

Abstract: A dispensing closure for viscous fluids contains a closure body, a closure lid and a living hinge structure hingeably connecting the closure lid to the closure body. The closure body includes an upper deck, a skirt configured and arranged to mount to a product container, and a flow conduit extending through the upper deck to provide a flow path from an interior of the closure to an exterior of the closure. The flow conduit includes an entrance orifice and an exit orifice, and an inner wall extending between the entrance orifice and the exit orifice. To provide the desired flow effect, the inner wall includes at least one flow inhibitor structure, such as helically threaded flights extending at least partially inwardly from the inner wall into the flow path to define an unobstructed central flow path and a partially obstructed peripheral flow path.

Abstract: A dispensing closure has a flow conduit that provides a sufficient flow restriction to prevent unwanted spurting of the product when the container is initially opened. The dispensing closure includes a closure body with an upper deck and a flow conduit extending through the upper deck. The flow conduit includes an entry orifice having an entrance axis and an exit orifice having an exit axis. The entrance axis is offset from the exit axis to provide a non-linear flow path from an interior of the closure to the exterior of the closure.

Abstract: A dispensing closure has a flow conduit that provides a sufficient flow restriction to prevent unwanted spurting of the product when the container is initially opened. The dispensing closure includes a closure body with an upper deck and a flow conduit extending through the upper deck. The flow conduit includes an entry orifice having an entrance axis and an exit orifice having an exit axis. The entrance axis is parallel to, but not co-linear with, the exit axis to provide a non-linear flow path from an interior of the closure to the exterior of the closure.

Abstract: A crown sizer for mounting to a post of hanger. The sizer includes a body having a split-wall construction to allow expansion of the body during installation of the body about the post of the hanger. The body further includes a locking mechanism for locking the body into a closed position following installation of the sizer about the post.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a holder for an applicator for a fluid may include a magnet for holding the applicator over the container. The holder for the applicator may attach to the rim of the container or may be attached to a container holder. The container holder may include a handle and may be used with a container having bucket handles. In an embodiment, the container holder may include a band with notches for receiving a pivot where the handles connect to the container. In an embodiment, the container holder may include a clip for attaching to a ladder and/or may not necessarily include a applicator holder.

Abstract: The belt, convertible to a backpack, is worn about the waist of a person and includes an elongated strap, free end sections and a belt latch. The belt-backpack also includes a sack attached to the strap mid-section. The sack has an opening to permit access to its interior and a closure system (zipper, velcro, etc.,) for closing the sack opening. A pair of elongated extension panels is longitudinally affixed to an outer surface of the sack and each panel has an opposing free side edge. Each opposing free side edge has a complimentary closing system (preferably zipper) such that the extension panels and the strap form a pouch within which is disposed the folded sack and, in an opened condition, the sack is unfolded to expose the closable opening of the sack. The free end sections form backpack straps which permits the user to carry the sack.

Abstract: A folding carrying pack apparatus for conversion between a carrying pack and a comfort pad and between a comfort pad and a poncho, and a method of converting the carrying pack to and from the comfort pad, and of converting the comfort pad to and from the poncho, generally including a preset folding pattern. The apparatus includes a main body having a hollow interior, shoulder straps and side flaps for generally retaining the main body in a carrying pack form. The main body generally includes a front flap and rear flap that is maintained by an upper and lower strap set. The strap sets and the side flaps may be opened and the main body folded outwards into a comfort pad. An opening may then be formed in the comfort pad for use as a poncho, including a hood.

Abstract: A pencil or pen holder which comprises an elasticized band formed into a loop that may be sewn to or attached by means of a clip or staple to a hat or cap. The elasticized loop grips the writing implement securely and is attached to the rim on a side of the hat for quick and convenient access to the writing implement.

Abstract: A rack which is provided for a pickup truck or trailer: includes brackets which are fastened to any application to carry a 5 U.S. gallon square gas can. There is a bar that slides through the handle of the gas can to be locked in place.

Abstract: A wheel mount for storing and transporting a wheel, such as a spare bicycle wheel, is disclosed. The wheel mount is preferably substantially smaller that the wheel and attaches to an automobile or an automobile-mounted transportation rack. In one embodiment, the wheel mount attaches to a truck bed railing and has a slot for accepting a portion of an axle of a bicycle wheel, the slot restricting at least some movement of the bicycle wheel. In some embodiments, a cam mechanism common to many bicycle wheel axles can be engaged to further restrict movement of the bicycle wheel while it is in the wheel mount.

Abstract: A surfboard is secured within a truck bed allowing ease of insertion and removal. A Z-shaped bar defines a proximal bar portion, a medial bar portion and a distal bar portion. A clamp is engaged with the proximal bar portion. A compliant sleeve covers the distal bar portion, and an elastic cord formed with loops at opposing ends is stretched over the distal bar portion. The clamp is fastened to a side flange of the truck bed and the distal portion is positioned on top of the tailgate so that a surfboard placed into the truck bed rests at one end on the bed of the truck and is held between the sleeve and the cord at the other end while resting on the sleeve. The cord safely clamps the surfboard in place.

Abstract: Load carrier mountable above a bed structure of a vehicle having an upper surface and an internal bed rail system is disclosed. The load carrier broadly includes an upright base support member, an internal rail clamping assembly, and a clamp adjustment assembly. The upright base support member rests upon the upper surface of the side wall of the bed structure and connects with the internal rail clamping assembly. The upright base support member has a first clamp surface for asserting a clamping force upon the upper surface of the side wall of the bed structure. The rail clamping assembly is releasably securable to the internal bed rail system and includes a second clamp surface for asserting a clamping force upon the internal bed rail system. The clamp adjustment assembly positionally adjusts the first clamping surface with respect to the second clamping surface between clamped and unclamped positions.

Abstract: A carryall composition having: a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stake; a blanket having at least one ribbon guide fixably attached to a blanket edge, wherein a dowel-rod stake can be received by and at least partially pass through the at least one ribbon guide; a caddy having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that will allow a dowel-rod stake to pass at least partially therethrough; a brush having a plurality of bristles that allow it to be used for removing sand, dirt, debris, or a combination thereof from the blanket; and a carry sack having characteristic dimensions that allow it to be used for carrying the combined sand-and-wind-screen valet, the blanket, the caddy, the brush, or any combination thereof. Related compositions and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A system having a mobile device and a wearable mount configured to couple to the mobile device, the coupling making the mobile device wearable at a worn location, wherein a set of functionalities of the mobile device corresponds to the worn location. The wearable mount having a coupler configured to couples to a mount coupling of a mobile device and a fastener that fastens the wearable mount to a location, the location, a set of functionalities of the mobile device being based on the location.

Abstract: A bag for an animal that can prevent belt-like assemblies attached to a bag body from swaying and stably secure the bag body to the body of the animal where the bag is placed on the animal. The bag includes the bag body carried on the back of the animal, two first belt-like assemblies attached to an outer surface of the bag body and crossing each other on the belly of the animal to form an X shape, a second belt-like assembly attached to the first belt-like assemblies and forming a U shape around a neck of the animal. Each of the belt-like assemblies has an adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates an apparatus for controlling the lateral offset of webs of material. The apparatus can include a support structure for supporting a roll and a mechanism for lifting the web of material off the roll. The support structure can include a fixed portion and at least one movable portion. The roll is preferably journaled to first mountings, the first mountings being attached to the movable portion of the support structure, so that the roll can be moved together with the first mountings. A potential advantage of this design is that the journal bearing of the roll on a respective shaft can be configured more easily and given smaller dimensions. According to a further aspect of the disclosure, the lifting mechanism can include at least two single rollers, rotatably journaled to two lateral supports. Such single rollers are advantageously arranged along a circular-arc plane. The web of material can thus be deflected with as large a radius as possible.

Abstract: A stapler including a pair of paper guides to sense the presence of the workpiece in position for stapling.

Abstract: A portable reciprocal action power tool, which provides force to striking means (20) to move nails (26) or other components into a substrate in a reciprocating manner. A component (26) is held by jaws (22) provided on the power tool, which release the component (26) as the user pushes the tool against the substrate.

Abstract: An anvil for a stapler comprising an anvil plate supported by the frame of the stapler and including a first surface comprising a portion of the anvil surface and a second surface including a relieved portion in which the stapler's clincher is slidable.

Abstract: A surgical stapling device is disclosed for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The head portion includes an anvil assembly including a tiltable anvil which will tilt automatically after the device has been fired and unapproximated. The tiltable anvil provides a reduced anvil profile to reduce trauma during removal of the device after the anastomoses procedure has been performed. The stapling device includes a bulbous indicator which preferably extends above a top surface of the handle assembly of the device. The indicator includes indicia to identify to a surgeon that the device has been approximated and is in a fire-ready position. Preferably, the indicator includes a cover which is formed of a magnification material to prominently display the indicia. The anvil assembly of the stapling device preferably includes a retainer clip positioned on the anvil head.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus including an anvil half-section having a distal end and a longitudinal axis; a cartridge receiving half-section having a distal end and operatively couplable with the anvil half-section such that the distal ends of the half-sections are in juxtaposed relation; and a deflection control system operatively engaged with and reinforcing the distal end of the anvil half-section when a force is applied to the distal end of the anvil half-section in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Microball delivery solutions for solder bumping are generally described. In this regard, according to one example embodiment, a microball delivery assembly includes a mask with at least two microball holder(s) to hold at least two different sizes of microball(s) that may correspond with at least two different-sized openings on a substrate, to provide simultaneous delivery of different-sized microballs upon a substrate.

Abstract: A method of joining a microwave transparent component 36 to a host component 34 or 18 includes the steps of applying a Titanium-Tungsten (TiW) coating 44 to the microwave transparent component, applying a metal layer 46 over the TiW coating and brazing the microwave transparent component to the host. In a more detailed embodiment, the microwave transparent component is a ceramic component and the host component is a nonceramic component. In an even more detailed embodiment, the nonceramic component is made of a nickel base alloy and the metal layer is a nickel plating. A turbine engine component comprising a microwave nontransparent host 34 or 18 and a microwave transparent window 36 brazed to the host is also described.