Abstract: A syringe guide and vial holder facilitates the insertion of a syringe into a medicine vial and the subsequent withdrawal of medicine from the vial into the syringe. The syringe guide is constructed of a single piece of material and includes a syringe trough for slidingly supporting the syringe, a vial holder for holding the medicine vial, and a throat therebetween which defines a vial cap slot that limits the movement of the vial. The syringe trough includes a magnifying wall for magnifying the contents of and any indica on the syringe.

Abstract: The siphoning device, with measuring indicators, is used for liquid--liquid separation. The body member has an outlet with an open tip; the outlet can have a peripheral rim with notches proximate the open tip. A two-way liquid valve contoured to approximate the contour of the interior of the outlet, controls liquid flow out of the body and permits flow into the body. A stem portion affixed to the liquid valve extends through and beyond the open tip of the outlet. Pressure on the stem places the valve in an open position and permits liquid to be discharged. An air pump interacts with the body to expel air and draw in the liquids. Generally the air pump is a flexible bulb with a one-way air valve to restrict air flow into the hollow body while permitting air flow out. The hollow body can be in two parts which are removably connected to one another. The travel of the liquid valve within the hollow body is limited by stops.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe and method of filling the syringe with an injection fluid. The syringe includes a fluid chamber for retaining an injection fluid and a plunger assembly for expelling fluid from the chamber. The plunger assembly includes a plunger slidably disposed in the fluid chamber for creating positive pressures to cause ejection of a fluid from the chamber and an actuator coupled to the plunger for movement of the actuator between a first position with the actuator released for movement of the actuator through the fluid chamber relative to the plunger and a second position with the actuator in cooperative engagement with the plunger for driving the plunger to create the positive pressures.

Abstract: A squeeze bulb for use on a liquid extraction device includes a collapsible wall structure formed of a flexible, resilient rubber; the wall structure being shaped and configured to include a main bulbous portion surrounding an interior chamber and an integral neck portion extending from the bulbous portion and terminating at an annular rim surrounding an open end. A passage extends through the neck portion, from the open end to the interior chamber, in fluid communication therebetween and is sized and configured for removable, snug-fitted receipt of a proximal end zone of an elongate tube of the liquid extraction device, in sealed relation therein.

Abstract: A drywall tool filling pump includes a pump head removably attached to the top end of a pump cylinder positioned inside a bucket of drywall mud. Left and right hinge members extend from the pump head. A plunger shaft extends coaxially from the pump head. A lever has a proximal end pivotally attached to the top of the plunger shaft, and is positionable on either side of the pump head. A pair of connecting rods pivotally connect an intermediate portion of the lever to either hinge member. An output port arranged on the pump head may be connected to a variety of automatic drywall tools. A L-shaped mounting bracket has a top end attached to the output port, and extends downwardly for being positioned outside the bucket. A valve cap is attached to the lower end of the pump cylinder by bolts that extend through longitudinal slots on the cylinder, so that the valve cap may be easily removed by loosening the bolts, and sliding them out the slots.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved apparatus and method of refilling an ink jet cartridge used with printers. The kit includes a plug pulling tool, and an amount of ink contained in a syringe-plunger assembly with a cap, The plug pulling tool allows removing a plug from a cartridge without damage, so that the plug can be replaced into the cartridge after being refilled. The syringe-plunger assembly allows the user to seal the nozzle of the syringe tight against the hole in the cartridge, in order to fill the cartridge with ink as well as to remove unwanted air from inside the cartridge. The invention eliminates the need of having to reseal the cartridge by alternate means, allows venting of the cartridge reservoir during the refill process, and significantly increases the efficiency and cleanness of refilling an ink jet cartridge.

Abstract: The siphoning device, with measuring indicators, is used for liquid-liquid separation. The body member has an outlet with an open tip; the outlet can have a peripheral rim with notches proximate the open tip. A two-way liquid valve contoured to approximate the contour of the interior of the outlet, controls liquid flow out of the body and permits flow into the body. A stem portion affixed to the liquid valve extends through and beyond the open tip of the outlet. Pressure on the stem places the valve in an open position and permits liquid to be discharged. An air pump interacts with the body to expel air and draw in the liquids. Generally the air pump is a flexible bulb with a one-way air valve to restrict air flow into the hollow body while permitting air flow out. The hollow body can be in two parts which are removably connected to one another. The travel of the liquid valve within the hollow body is limited by stops.

Abstract: A portable dispenser is adapted to filling water balloons and water pistols. A reservoir is pressurized by a hand pump that draws air in from the atmosphere and forces the air into the reservoir. The pressure in the reservoir forces water down a flexible tube to a trigger mechanism in a water pistol. The trigger mechanism performs three functions: it throttles the water, it acts as relief valve by releasing water if the pressure is greater than a predetermined limit, and it indicates the pressure within the reservoir. When the trigger mechanism is actuated, water flows through the mechanism to a valve that directs the water either to a filling nozzle or to a spraying nozzle. In an alternative embodiment, the pump takes water from a storage chamber within the reservoir and pumps it into a high pressure chamber within the reservoir.

Abstract: A drug reconstitution and administration system includes a container for a concentrated drug or other medicament, a syringe assembly which can be pre-filled with a liquid diluent, and a mixing adapter assembly which facilitates mixing of the medicament with the liquid diluent. The adapter assembly includes inner and outer concentrically arranged, relatively movable sleeves, which together define an expandable mixing chamber within the adapter assembly. The container and pre-filled syringe are respectively fitted to the adapter assembly, with the contents of the container and the contents of the syringe transferred into the internal mixing chamber. A diluted drug mixture is formed in the mixing chamber, and the mixture is transferred into the syringe assembly for subsequent patient administration.

Abstract: A method for dispensing a sample of liquid from a sealed thermoplastic container which includes both a volumetrically flexible chamber holding the liquid and also a plurality of spaced axially vertical nozzles on the container underside, the nozzles having an inlet in fluid communication with the chamber. The container is first manipulated to increase the volume of the chamber, rotated from a right side up position to an upside down position, and after the two preceding operations an axial opening is non-invasively created in the nozzle while the container is upside down without decreasing the volume of the chamber. The container is then rotated from the upside down position to a right side up position without decreasing the volume of the chamber, manipulated to decrease the volume of the chamber and expel a sample of the liquid from the chamber through the nozzle opening, then rotated to an upside down position and the opening in the nozzle is closed by melting and clamping it closed.

Abstract: A manually operable device for metering air through a valve system for drawing into, retaining and evacuating material from a chamber having a first air passageway operatively connected to the chamber and exposed to the atmosphere for transporting the material, a second air passageway operatively connected to the chamber, an oscillating air source for moving air within the second air passageway and a valve mechanism operatively connected to the second air passageway which when in a first position upon actuation of the oscillating air source moves air creating a partial vacuum within the chamber causing material to be drawn into the chamber, and when in a second position upon actuation of the oscillating air source causes air to be introduced under positive pressure into the chamber evacuating the material from the chamber into the first conveying mechanism and a third air passageway coupled to the valve assembly which allows the second air passageway to vent to the environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for repressurizing a partially emptied carbonated beverage bottle, comprises a stationary pumping station mountable against a wall or under a kitchen cabinet, and a set of bottle caps adapted for use on the pumping station. The station includes a pump operated by pushing a movable front panel section, a filling slot equipped with a air-supplying cannula, and a slot for holding the set of caps. Each cap has a resiliently self-sealing opening designed to be penetrated by the cannula when the bottle is inserted into the filling slot, and a pouring orifice closed by a thumb-activated and spring-biased stopper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conical floating type fuel filling device which comprises a hollow rubber ball, a mating seat, an I-shaped body member, a sleeve, a floating cylinder and a conic-cylindrical casing. A movable stop is provided in an oblique shouldered passage of the I-shaped body member and a one-way air exhaust member is fitted over a downward vertically protruding portion extending from an end surface of the I-shaped body member in which portion is provided a small through hole. The floating cylinder includes a head and is disposed in the sleeve, and across the top end of the sleeve there is a groove defining two openings. The conic-cylindrical casing is screwed on the mating seat which is mounted to the rubber ball. The device can be used with conduits of different bores.

Abstract: A method of obtaining aliquots or samples from a liquid specimen collection container and an apparatus which automateally perforths those methods involves transferring a sample of liquid from a sealed non-deformingly expandable container containing gas and the liquid without contaminating the liquid remaining inside the container, and comprises (a) non-deformingly volumetrically expanding the sealed container sufficiently to reduce pressure therein below ambient pressure outside the container, (b) applying heat selectively to a locus on said enlarged container to non-invasively create a hole having a diameter effective to equilibrate the pressure inside the container with said ambient pressure without loss of liquid from the container, and (c) non-deformingly volumetrically reducing the container to expel liquid from the container through the hole.

Abstract: A manually operable device for metering air through a valve system for drawing into, retaining and evacuating material from a chamber having a first conveying mechanism operatively connected to the chamber and exposed to the atmosphere for transporting the material, a second air conveying mechanism operatively connected to the chamber, a manually operable device for moving air within the second conveying mechanism and a valve mechanism operatively connected to the second conveying mechanism which when in a first position upon actuation of the manually operable mechanism moves air creating a partial vacuum within the chamber causing material to be drawn into the chamber, and when in a second position upon actuation of the manually operable mechanism causes air to be introduced under positive pressure into the chamber evacuating the material from the chamber into the first conveying mechanism.

Abstract: A method and system for transfer of fluids, such as paint, using a fluid canister carried by a transfer device, such as a robot, instead of having paint lines connected to a delivery device, such as a spray gun, carried by the robot. A novel mechanism for initially docking and then filling the canister from a fluid outlet of a pressurized source of fluid without straining the robot is provided. Also, a novel mechanism for cleaning the canister between canister fillings is provided so that paint colors can be changed without loss of productive robot time. In one embodiment, the canister is integrated with the robot. Also, a novel, non-contact sensor is provided for providing a signal to allow the metering of the paint entering or/and discharged from the canister.

Abstract: A disposable applicator for introducing medicine into a body cavity is disclosed including a barrel and a plunger slidably positioned within the barrel. The barrel and plunger are preferably formed of a plurality of spirally wound paper layers. The plunger includes first and second opposing ends. The first end of the plunger is completely closed and serves as the working surface of the plunger. The second end of the plunger is substantially closed by inwardly crimped portions to prevent the accidental or inadvertent filling of the hollow plunger with a gel-like medicine rather than the barrel. A predetermined number of applicators, such as seven, are preferably packaged within a tubular container.

Abstract: A method and system for transfer of fluids, such as paint, using a fluid canister carried by a transfer device, such as a robot, instead of having paint lines connected to a delivery device, such as a spray gun, carried by the robot. A novel mechanism for initially docking and then filling the canister from a fluid outlet of a pressurized source of fluid without straining the robot is provided. Also, a novel mechanism for cleaning the canister between canister fillings is provided so that paint colors can be changed without loss of productive robot time. In one embodiment, the canister is integrated with the robot. Also, a novel, non-contact sensor is provided for providing a signal to allow the metering of the paint entering or/and discharged from the canister.

Abstract: Some paste or liquid products, used as cosmetics and medicines, for example, have to be protected from contact with air. Methods have been developed for vacuum packaging them. These methods are more concerned with eliminating air that may remain in the packaging filled with the product at the time the latter is closed (by welding, by sealed fixing of a dispensing valve, etc). No special precautions are taken during filling of the packaging which is carried out in air and inevitably causes unwanted air bubbles to be trapped. The present method avoids any inclusion of air in the product. The packaging, which consists of a variable volume reservoir, is filled while in its maximum content configuration in an hermetically sealed enclosure that is evacuated. The enclosure is formed by a bucket receiving the reservoir and to which a bell fits in a sealed way. The bell is connected to a system of vacuum pumps and to a store of the product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for refilling an ink cartridge include a device for clearing a hole in the cartridge to facilitate the dispensing of ink thereto. The device comprises a handle to which a bit is rigidly affixed so that torque applied to the handle is transmitted to the bit. The bit is arranged to extend along the handle's longitudinal axis. A kit for refilling an ink cartridge includes the aforementioned hole clearing device and a container containing a charge of ink and having a nozzle. The nozzle is formed so that it can pass through the hole cleared by the hole clearing device. In a preferred embodiment, the container is bellows shaped and compressible so that a user can compress the container and increase the rate at which the fresh ink charge is dispensed to the cartridge.

Abstract: The water squirt toy of the invention comprises a length of elastic tubing having a nozzle positioned on one end and a clip, climp or staple crimped about the other end. A pliable tubular sleeve may be positioned about the elastic tubing for purposes of safety and protection. Such pliable sleeve may be attached at one end of the tubing by the same clip clamp or staple which is utilized to clamp off the axial bore of the tubing at that end thereof. The nozzle may comprise any type of squirt nozzle including small tubular inserts or the bottom portion of a ball point pen barrel.

Abstract: A water pistol which includes an elongated, flexible tube removably connectable to the grip of the pistol is disclosed. The tube receives water under pressure directed through the body of the pistol from an inlet port located at the rear or butt end of the pistol. It also serves to force the discharge of water through a front nozzle of the pistol when the user pulls a trigger.

Abstract: A pipette pump for pipetting fluid includes an elongated hollow barrel and a pump mechanism at one end of the barrel. The pump mechanism includes a compressible portion which is actuated to fill the pipette barrel. Thereafter, the pipette barrel is vented to the atmosphere to bypass the pump mechanism such that the fluid in the pipette barrel is discharged by gravitational forces and atmospheric pressure rather than by actuation of the compressible portion of the pump mechanism. The pipette barrel may be repeatedly vented to discharge the contents of the pipette in a series of aliquots. The pump mechanism, when compresssed and not bypassed, provides rapid, positive displacement discharge of the contents of the pipette.

Abstract: A water gun, water pump, or the like which includes a housing having a reservoir for fluid. A chamber within the housing has a plunger slidably and sealably received within the chamber. A valve is in operable position with respect to the chamber whereby in a first orientation of the housing, displacement of the plunger evacuates fluid from the reservoir and forces fluid through the chamber in a first direction and in a second orientation of the housing, displacement of the plunger forces fluid through the chamber in a second direction and fills the reservoir with fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of storing and expelling a large quantity of fluid is provided, having an elastic hollow tube having an open end through which fluid may be inserted into and expelled out of the tube; hollow elongate outer enclosure surrounding the tube, and a slidable inner sleeve located between the tube and the outer enclosure. The inner sleeve slides through the outer tube upon contact by the tube as the tube axially expands, thereby preventing crimping of the tube.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for changing oil in an internal combustion engine pierces an outer wall of an old oil filter containing old motor oil to form an opening in a lower portion of the filter wall. Old motor oil is drawn from the pierced oil filter into a container by suction through the filter wall opening and a suction conduit. The oil drain plug from a crankcase containing old motor oil is removed to form a drain opening in the crankcase, and old motor oil is drawn from the crankcase into a container by suction through the drain opening and a suction cup, to empty the crankcase of old motor oil. The drain opening is closed after emptying the crankcase of old motor oil by securing the drain plug in the drain opening. The pierced and drained old oil filter is replaced with a new filter and the drained crankcase is refilled with fresh motor oil.

Abstract: A squirt gun includes a hollow housing in the form of a gun with a liquid dispensing assembly within the housing. The liquid dispensing assembly includes a rubber tube, expandable upon being filled with liquid, which is connected to a rigid tube with a nozzle at one end, and will dispense liquid from the rubber tube through the nozzle. A pivotable trigger is mounted with one end located to squeeze the rubber tube against the housing. A rigid coil around the rubber tube between the trigger and rigid tube restrains the rubber tube from expansion for the length of the coil. An adapter is provided which is threadable on a faucet, for filling the rubber tube in the squirt gun with water.

Abstract: A one-piece, blow molded pipette for dispensing precise volumetric quantities of fluid. The pipette includes a strategically positioned overflow reservoir and is uniquely configured so as to precisely control the flow paths of air and fluid within the pipette so as to positively preclude the accidental dispensing of a volumetric quantity of fluid greater than the volume of the tubular portion of the device.

Abstract: A portable dispenser is described which is adapted to mount removably on a bottle pump tube. A desired volume of liquid from the bottle is pumped into the interior of the dispenser. The dispenser is then removed from the tube and the measured amount of liquid is dispensed. In one embodiment, two dispensing devices are sequentially activated to dispense the measured amount of liquid.

Abstract: A portable dispensing appratus which includes a resiliently deformable dispensing reservoir adapted to mount removably on the uppermost end of a dip tube which extends into a bulk container of liquid. The dip tube includes a one-way inlet valve near its lowermost end which prevents flow of liquid out of the dip tube, but which permits flow into the dip tube. Suction created by compressing the resiliently deformable reservoir causes liquid to enter the dip tube through the one-way inlet valve and to flow into the reservoir. The dispensing reservoir can then be removed from the dip tube and taken to a location where it is desired to dispense all or a portion of the liquid. The liquid is dispensed by squeezing the resiliently deformable reservoir, thereby forcing the liquid out through the nozzle. A one-way, pressure-operated outlet valve is preferably located in the dip tube inside the bulk container to permit compression of the resiliently deformable reservoir after placement of the reservoir on the dip tube.

Abstract: A method of applying an insecticide, the insecticide containing a mixture of powdered boric acid, denatonium benzoate or sucrose octa-acetate, magnesium stearate, silica gel or triacalcium phosphate and a non-white powdered pigment.

Abstract: A device for removing fluids from a wound includes a housing and a passive bellows inside the housing. The bellows can be collapsed and retained in a collapsed or activated state. Upon release from its activated state, the bellows is expanded so as to provide a substantially constant level of negative pressure whereupon fluids from a wound are automatically drawn into and collected within the bellows at a substantially constant rate of suction throughout the range of evacuation. Preferably the bellows is expanded by a constant force ribbon spring which provides a constant force of expansion. Additionally, the housing is preferably transparent with graduations etched thereon permitting the visible inspection and measurement of the fluids removed from the wound.

Abstract: A novel water gun is disclosed herein having a body formed with a central bore opening at its opposite ends to provide a discharge nozzle at one end of the body and a storage compartment or reservoir end at the opposite end of the body. The storage compartment end is adapted to releasably hold the end of an inflatable member which when loaded with water under pressure, expands so as to stretch the membrane of the inflatable storage compartment. Upon termination of the loading pressure, the inflatable member collapses under its own elasticity to discharge the stored water via the nozzle end of the body. A clamping device is employed for detachably connecting the inflatable storage compartment to its respective end of the body and a trigger mechanism may be employed for selectively releasing the pressurized water within the storage compartment.

Abstract: A pipetting device comprising a housing and a plurality of tubes mounted on the housing. The housing has a manifold chamber and a plurality of passages leading from the tubes, respectively, to the manifold chamber. A flexible impervious membrane extends across the passages to divide each of the passages into a first passage section and a second passage section. The first passage sections provide communication between the tubes and one side of the membrane, and the second passage sections provide communication from the other side of the membrane to the manifold chamber. A substantially incompressible flowable material, such as a liquid, fills the second passage sections and the manifold chamber. A mechanism is provided for moving the flowable material to deflect the membrane in opposite directions whereby liquid can be drawn into, and expelled from, the tubes.

Abstract: A pipette filling and liquid dispensing device is attachable to a pipette by a conduit. A resiliently compressable bulb is connected to the said conduit in which a closable opening is provided. By means of the said closable opening alternatingly connection can be established between the interior of the conduit (and the bulb) and the open by uncovering the opening or such connection can be interrupted by closing the opening. A valve unit is inserted in the said conduit, said unit being releasably connected with the conduit and easily removable therefrom.