Abstract: The invention relates to a closure unit for a container suited to filling and dispensing a beverage stored under a pressuring gas. The closure unit comprises a bush from which is disposed a tubular element mounting two concentric valves and a siphon tube which extends into the container. The bush is locked into place in the neck of the container by a threaded locking sleeve which sandwiches a deformable ring between it and the bush. The ring and locking sleeve have respective intermeshing saw toothed profiles which allow locking to occur. This prohibits gas flow from the container between the neck and the bush. Upon unlocking, the profile in the ring becomes fractured thereby depressuring the container.

Abstract: In the process, fuel is pumped from a storage tank through a dispenser and nozzle into a customer's tank. Hydrocarbon vapors emitted during fueling are collected through a vapor recovery passageway between the inner and outer spouts of the nozzle and conveyed by a vapor pump through vapor return lines into the storage tank. A portion of the vapors in the vapor return lines condense and are removed with the nozzle's condensate pickup tube. The removed condensate is dispensed into the customer's tank.

Abstract: A pre-pay fuel system having a fuel nozzle with automatic cutoff provisions when a full tank exists or unwanted tank pressure conditions are detected is also provided with a low fuel pressure controlled cutoff. The fuel pressure cutoff allows rapid response to permit fuel flow when high pressure exists in the nozzle and provides a nozzle flow cutoff after a predetermined time delay when low fuel pressure exists in the nozzle.

Abstract: An improved fuel dispensing nozzle of significantly reduced size and weight has a single diaphragm that provides the vapor regulating function as well as providing the excess pressure and excess vacuum shut-off functions. Improved shut-off function is obtained by ensuring that chamber pressure is the same as that at the spout tip disposed in the vehicle fuel tank fill pipe. The improved fuel dispensing nozzle design also reduces the amount of accidental fuel spillage which may occur when refueling is concluded.

Abstract: A carbonated beverage delivery system having at least two syrup storage tanks. Each storage tank is provided with a valve that allows air to vent from the tank during delivery, acts as a nozzle to deliver cleaning solution during clean-up operations and, most significantly, meters the amount of fluid delivered to the tank and prevents inadvertent overfill. The tanks are also provided with a syrup feed pipe and drain pipe for filling and discharging the tank, respectively. The drain pipe can be connected to a mixing valve that also receives carbon dioxide and water from separate sources. These components are mixed at the mixing valve to create the desired carbonated beverage which is then delivered to a beverage dispenser. The feed pipe can be connected to a delivery truck supply tank such that its supply of syrup can be replenished. The volume of syrup carried by the truck supply tank is less than the total volume of all the storage tanks to be filled from the supply tank.

Abstract: The filling valve in a counterpressure filling apparatus for admission of liquids into bottles or other types of containers having open upper ends is provided with a sleeve which can descend toward an empty container below the valve and carries a deformable internal annular sealing element which is movable into sealing engagement with the external surface of the open end to center the container. The sealing element is thereupon acted upon by a gaseous fluid to bear against the external surface and to establish a reliable seal during subsequent or simultaneous admission of a pressurized gaseous fluid which precedes the admission of a metered quantity of liquid whereby the liquid expels the gaseous fluid along the same path which serves for admission of pressurized gaseous fluid into the container.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a filling arrangement for filling and emptying an anesthetic vaporizer with an anesthetic liquid from a supply vessel via a filling channel and a venting channel. The filling arrangement includes a connecting piece for connecting the arrangement to the anesthetic vaporizer and has a blocking device mounted in a conduit member which includes the filling channel and venting channel. The filling arrangement is improved so that it can be reliably handled with anesthetic liquids having a low boiling point. For this purpose, the blocking device includes a temperature-sensitive switching member which enables the filling channel to be opened below a preselected limit temperature and to be closed above this preselected temperature. The preselected temperature is below the boiling point of the anesthetic liquid.

Abstract: A device for mounting in a fuel dispensing hose that has a flexible inner tube defining the fuel conduit, and a tubular outer sleeve that defines with the inner tube an annular vapor return passage. The device includes a venturi section adapted for serial connection with the inner tube within the outer sleeve. The section comprises a cylindrical block that connects at each end with an end of the inner tube and defines a venturi forming part of the fuel conduit. The block also has an aspirator means that defines at least two radial ports communicating between the venturi throat and the annular vapor passage. Each radial port has a check valve to block fuel flow from the fuel conduit to the vapor passage.

Abstract: Hose connector for use in filling and/or draining a waterbed mattress. The connector has a body with water and air passageways formed therein adapted to be mounted in the fill/drain opening of the mattress. The water passageway carries water between a hose connected to the connector and the interior of the mattress, and the air passageway permits trapped air to escape from the mattress while the mattress is being filled with water. A closure is provided for closing the air passageway when the mattress is in use and when it is being drained, and in some embodiments a water responsive valve closes the air passageway in the event that water enters the air passageway while the mattress is being filled.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle (10) has a body (12) in which a fuel passage is formed. A spout assembly (18) is attachable to the body in fluid communication therewith for fuel to flow from the body through the spout and into a tank (T). A valve (20) is interposed in the passage and controls fuel flow through the body. A flexible bellows (80) fits over the spout with the outer end (72) thereof sealingly engaging an inlet (I) of the tank to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. A control apparatus is responsive to movement of the bellows when the spout is inserted into the tank to open the valve, and to removal of the spout from the tank to close the valve. An apparatus (176) is responsive to the vapor pressure within the tank to effect closing of the valve when an overpressure condition occurs thereby to prevent vapor from escaping into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A tank vapor vent valve for a vehicle on board fuel emissions vapor recovery system has a liquid-vapor separator integrated into its design. A blocking valve is held closed when the tank is not being filled, but springs open when the nozzle is inserted to fill the tank, allowing venting flow out of the tank. A cup suspended below the valve catches entrained liquid fuel to keep it out of the canister line, and pulls the blocking valve shut when full. When the nozzle is removed, a drain plug at the bottom of the cup is automatically pushed open.

Abstract: A hose assembly and method of making the same are provided, the hose assembly having a first fluid passage therein for conveying a volatile liquid in one direction to a container and a second fluid passage therein for returning the vapors of the volatile liquid from the container, the assembly comprising a flexible inner hose having an outer peripheral surface and defining the first fluid passage therein, and a flexible outer hose having an inner peripheral surface and being disposed around the inner hose, the inner peripheral surface of the outer hose and the outer peripheral surface of the inner hose defining the second fluid passage therebetween, the inner hose having a substantially straight Venturi section therein that tends to remove liquid from a certain area of the second fluid passage, the inner hose having adjacent intermediate ends, the Venturi section having opposed ends respectively interconnected to the ends of the inner hose to provide the first fluid passage therewith, the ends of the inner ho

Abstract: A filling valve assembly (10) is provided for use in filling containers (50) with a carbonated liquid or other type of liquid. The assembly (10) includes a housing (11) having a filling passage (40) for allowing liquid to flow therethrough. A valve stem (13) includes a passageway (24) therethrough and is slideable within the passage (40) wherein a first end allows gas into the passageway (29) and a second end allows gas to escape and supports a valve seal (36) thereabout. The valve seal (36) is movable against the housing (11) for selectively opening and closing the filling passage (40). A capillary screen (38) is connected above the valve seal (36) and is moveable therewith. A resilient charging cap (24) operates against the first end of the valve stem (13) for opening to allow gas therein and closing to disallow gas therein. The valve stem (13) includes a key above the liquid flow and cooperating with a groove in a guide (15 ) of the housing (11) to prevent rotation thereof.

Abstract: A hose rotation restrainer which attaches to the inner product hose of a coaxial vapor recovery hose assembly along with the inlet end of a suction tube in the vapor passageway between the inner product hose and the outer hose to prevent rotation of the product hose in order to maintain the end of the suction tube at a low point in the catenary of the hose assembly for removing liquid accumulations.

Abstract: A fluid conduit formed of a hollow tube attached at one end to a container of fluid is provided at the other end with an end cap in which is formed a fluid discharge opening through which to transfer fluid. A slide valve on the exterior of the conduit is biased into a closed position, precluding fluid transfer until the discharge opening is inside a receiving vessel. An air vent tube within the conduit communicates between the interior of the container and the exterior of the fluid conduit and admits air into the container to facilitate even-flowing transfers after the transfer of an initial quality of fluid without the admission of air into the container reduces the air pressure therein sufficiently below ambient pressure to curtail further fluid transfer. Fluid filling a receiving container closes entry to the air vent tube when the receiving vessel is filled, terminating air flow into the container and stopping fluid flow through the conduit.

Abstract: A filling valve assembly (10) is provided for use in filling containers (50) with a carbonated liquid or other type of liquid. The assembly (10) includes a housing (11) having a filling passage (40) for allowing liquid to flow therethrough. A valve stem (13) includes a passageway (24) therethrough and is slideable within the passage (40) wherein a first end allows gas into the passageway (29) and a second end allows gas to escape and supports a valve seal (36) thereabout. The valve seal (36) is movable against the housing (11) for selectively opening and closing the filling passage (40). A capillary screen (38) is connected above the valve seal (36) and is moveable therewith. A resilient charging cap (24) operates against the first end of the valve stem (13) for opening to allow gas therein and closing to disallow gas therein. A cap member (22) encompasses the charging cap (24) and includes an aperture (130) for equalizing pressure against the charging cap (24) to perfect a seal thereof against the first end.

Abstract: A hose assembly and method of making the same are provided, the hose assembly having a first fluid passage therein for respectively conveying a volatile liquid in one direction to a container and a second fluid passage therein for returning the vapors of the volatile liquid from the container, the assembly comprising a flexible inner hose having an outer peripheral surface and defining the first fluid passage therein, and a flexible outer hose having an inner peripheral surface and being disposed around the inner hose, the inner peripheral surface of the outer hose and the outer peripheral surface of the inner hose defining the second fluid passage therebetween, the inner hose having a Venturi therein that tends to remove liquid from a certain area of the second fluid passage, the outer hose having wire reinforcing therein to tend to prevent inward crushing of the outer hose in a manner to damage the Venturi.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for controlling filling of a vehicle fuel tank having a filler neck. The assembly includes a capless fuel and fuel vapor handling system for controlling a filling operation of a fuel tank and the discharge of fuel vapors from the tank and filler neck both during and after the filling operation.

Abstract: A tank mounted vapor vent valve is actuated from the filler door by a pair of bellows, a primary bellows operated by the filler door, and a secondary bellows moved by the primary bellows to open and close the valve, joined only by a flexible, easily routed air hose.

Abstract: A cylindrical valve having a fuel dispensing passage and a vapor receiving passage therein which are both simultaneously blocked or unblocked by butterfly valves controlled by a plunger which protrudes from one end of the cylinder and has a rack defined thereon which engages with pinion gears which in turn engage two valve shafts and rotate the valve plates. A spring or similar biasing element moves the plunger to the position under which the valve plates close the passages whenever the plunger is not forcibly depressed against the spring.

Abstract: A hose assembly and method of making the same are provided, the hose assembly having a first fluid passage arrangement therein for conveying a volatile liquid in one direction to a container and a second fluid passage arrangement therein for returning the vapors of the volatile liquid from the container, the assembly comprising a flexible inner hose unit having an outer peripheral surface and defining the first fluid passage arrangement therein, and a flexible outer hose unit having an inner peripheral surface and being disposed around the inner hose unit, the inner peripheral surface of the outer hose unit and the outer peripheral surface of the inner hose unit defining the second fluid passage arrangement therebetween, the inner hose unit having a Venturi section therein that tends to remove liquid from a certain area of the second fluid passage arrangement, the inner hose unit having adjacent intermediate ends, the Venturi section having opposed ends respectively interconnected to the ends of the inner hos

Abstract: A device for mounting in a fuel dispensing hose that has a flexible inner tube defining the fuel conduit, and a tubular outer sleeve that defines with the inner tube an annular vapor return passage. The device includes a venturi section adapted for serial connection with the inner tube within the outer sleeve. The section comprises a cylindrical block that connects at each end with an end of the inner tube and defines a venturi forming part of the fuel conduit. The block also has an aspirator means that defines at least two radial ports communicating between the venturi throat and the annular vapor passage. Each radial port has a check valve to block fuel flow from the fuel conduit to the vapor passage.

Abstract: A fuel tank having a trapping device arranged in its filler pipe for trapping fuel vapors during refuelling which has an internal closure flap which not only closes off an end of the filler pipe but also closes off connection to an activated carbon filter. Insertion of a fuel nozzle opens the flap valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling cans with a liquid such as beer or soft drinks. The filling machine includes a turntable having a surface to support a plurality of open top cans and a reservoir containing a liquid is spaced above the supporting surface. A plurality of filling heads are mounted on the reservoir and serve to dispense the liquid into the individual cans. Each filling head includes a spring loaded cylindrical tulip adapted to seal against the upper edge of the can and a vent tube and fill tube are disposed concentrically within the tulip. The lower end of the vent tube communicates with the can while the upper end is sealed against the surface of the reservoir and when the sealing engagement is released the vent tube communicates with the headspace of the reservoir. The lower end of the fill tube carries a valve that controls flow of liquid from the reservoir into the can.

Abstract: A device for sealing a container intended to be connected to a recipient provided with a connector for supply of its contents to the recipient in such a way that the container can be applied to and removed from the recipient without leakage and is sealed after the removal. For this purpose an elastic body is included in the device, which contains a cavity with a thin bottom, which cavity is adapted to the connector and is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the body, so that the interior portion of the body is displaced radially time of application of the device to the connector and opens a channel between the body and the container wall for air supply to the container. The interior portion of the cavity is smaller than the exterior portion of the connector to enable the connector to open the sealing device by widening a normally closed hole or slit located at the bottom of the cavity.

Abstract: A fill tube (12) leading into a fuel tank (10) is provided with a normally closed closure door (20) and a fill nozzle seal (24, 26, 30) spaced outwardly of the closure door (20). When liquid fuel is to be added to the fuel tank (10) a fill nozzle (32) is inserted through the fill nozzle seal (24, 26, 30). A seal element (30) engages the outside diameter of the fill nozzle (32) and seals against vapor leakage between the seal element (30) and the fill nozzle (32). Further insertion of the fill nozzle (32) into the fill tube (12) moves the end of the fill nozzle (32) against the closure door (20) opening the closure door (20). When this happens, fuel vapor within the fuel tank (10) flows through an opening (18) that is normally closed by the closure door (20), to and through an outlet (36) leading from a chamber (34) that is between the fill nozzle seal (24, 26, 30) and the closure door (20).

Abstract: A shut-off valve in a gas line leading to a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, comprising a valve seat and a valve body which is movable by means of the opening and closing movement of a fuel tank lock. In order to provide a valve which opens a large flow cross-section in the open position, it is provided that the valve body comprises a flexible diaphragm which is pretensioned against the valve seat, an actuating lever being fastened at the side of the diaphragm remote of the valve seat, the free end of the actuating lever communicating with a tappet which is movable transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the actuating lever and is coupled with the fuel tank lock. The valve seat is enclosed by an annular space which can be completely covered by the diaphragm, wherein the annular space communicates with a branch of the gas line and the interior space of the valve seat communicates with the other branch of the gas line.

Abstract: A tank vapor vent valve assembly mounted to the top of the tank wall has a piston actuated by a source of engine vacuum which maintains a fill vapor exit closed until the gas cap is removed to relieve the vacuum and allow the piston to open.

Abstract: A heat insulated coffee carafe for placement at the brewed coffee outlet of a coffee maker is provided with a securely fitting lid through which the coffee passes directly into the carafe without removal of the lid. When the carafe and its lid are placed in the coffee maker, mutual pressure between the lid and the coffee maker causes seals in the lid to open and permits the coffee to enter the carafe without removing the lid and with a minimal loss of heat and coffee aroma. Removal of the carafe and lid from the coffee maker automatically closes the seals to retain the heat and aroma in the carafe for long periods of use. In another embodiment a positive drip-stop seal in the coffee maker is closed automatically when the carafe is removed, whereby dripping from the coffee maker is prevented. In a further embodiment, a drip-stop seal in the coffee maker and a seal in the lid are both opened when the carafe is installed in the coffee maker.

Abstract: A method and filling element for dispensing a liquid into a bottle or some other container. A filling element is provided with a liquid flow valve and a delivery opening via which, in a filling phase, with the liquid flow valve open, the liquid that is to be dispensed flows into a container that is to be filled through an opening thereof. In a rinsing phase that precedes the filling phase, the interior of the bottle is supplied with a rinsing gas via a tubular member that extends through the container opening into the interior thereof. The rinsing gas is discharged into the container from a gas conduit opening provided at the bottom of the tubular member. This discharge opening is in the form of an annular opening that extends concentrically about the filling element axis. By introducing the rinsing gas into the interior of the container via this annular opening, the quantity of residual air that remains after rinsing is considerably reduced despite a short rinsing time.

Abstract: A device for mounting in a fuel dispensing hose that has a flexible inner tube defining the fuel conduit, and a tubular outer sleeve that defines with the inner tube an annular vapor return passage. The device includes a venturi section adapted for serial connection with the inner tube within the outer sleeve. The section comprises a cylndrical block that connects at each end with an end of the inner tube and defines a venturi forming part of the fuel conduit. The block also has an aspirator means that defines at least two radial ports communicating between the venturi throat and the annular vapor passage. Each radial port has a check valve to block fuel flow from the fuel conduit to the vapor passage.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a liquid friction pump with a liquid comprises a metering pump and plug connector means for connection to the liquid friction coupling. During a testing of the filling ratio of the liquid friction pump it may be necessary not only to supply viscous liquid to said coupling but also to withdraw viscous liquid from such coupling. For that purpose the plug connector means are preceded by a manifold, which communicates with two nonreturn valves, which normally prevent a flow of liquid from said manifold through said valves. A discharge line from the metering pump communicates with a first of said nonreturn valves. The second nonreturn valve is incorporated in a return line leading from said manifold to a reservoir, from which the metering pump is adapted to suck liquid. Said second nonreturn valve is adapted to be opened preferably by the application of pneumatic pressure for a flow in said return line from said manifold through said second valve to said reservoir.

Abstract: A pouring spout having an inlet portion and an outlet portion with an outlet end. A valve is mounted in the inlet portion and a device is provided for automatically opening or closing the valve as the spout is inserted in or withdrawn from the filling neck of a container to be filled. The valve opening or closing device comprises an actuating member connected to the valve, which number is slidable relative to the outlet portion. A spring normally biases the actuating member to a rest position where the valve is closed. Insertion of the spout in the filling inlet of the container causes the actuating member to move and to open the valve. Preferably the degree of opening of the valve is controlled in order to achieve varied flow rates. A hollow rib is provided on the exterior of the pouring spout to provide an air vent into a filling container.

Abstract: In a fuel fill tube for automobiles including an "onboard vapor recovery system", a portion thereof in the vicinity of the fuel fill neck is divided into an upper fill tube and a lower fill tube and a space is provided between the two tubes wherein a vaporized gas recovery system may be provided. Furthermore, a leaded fuel restricting shutter, a vapor discharging valve and other members may be attached to a base provided in the space between the two tubes and can be manufactured as a single unit. In addition, even though the lower fill tube extending from a fuel tank to the fill neck may be formed in a variety of complex configurations in accordance with the kind of automobile to which the fill tube is to be attached, only one version of the upper fill tube is required.

Abstract: A hose assembly and method of making the same are provided, the hose assembly having a first fluid passage arrangement therein for conveying a volatile liquid in one direction to a container and a second fluid passage arrangement therein for returning the vapors of the volatile liquid from the container, the assembly comprising a flexible inner hose unit having an outer peripheral surface and defining the first fluid passage arrangement therein, and a flexible outer hose unit having an inner peripheral surface and being disposed around the inner hose unit, the inner peripheral surface of the outer hose unit and the outer peripheral surface of the inner hose unit defining the second fluid passage arrangement therebetween, the inner hose unit having a Venturi section therein that tends to remove liquid from a certain area of the second fluid passage arrangement, the inner hose unit having adjacent intermediate ends, the Venturi section having opposed ends respectively interconnected to the ends of the inner hos

Abstract: An apparatus for filling cans with a liquid such as beer or soft drinks. The filling machine includes a turntable having a surface to support a plurality of open top cans and a reservoir containing a liquid is spaced above the supporting surface. A plurality of filling heads are mounted on the reservoir and serve to dispense the liquid into the individual cans. Each filling head includes a spring loaded cylindrical tulip adapted to seal against the upper edge of the can and a vent tube and fill tube are disposed concentrically within the tulip. The lower end of the vent tube communicates with the can while the upper end is sealed against the surface of the reservoir and when the sealing engagement is released the vent tube communicates with the headspace of the reservoir. The lower end of the fill tube carries a valve that controls flow of liquid from the reservoir into the can.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the release of fuel vapors and liquid fuel from a vehicle fuel tank is provided. The system includes a vent path leading from the dome of the fuel tank to a vapor capture device such that when the fuel tank cap is in place the vent path is opened when the pressure in the dome exceeds a predetermined value, when the cap is removed the vent path is opened irrespective of the pressure in the dome, and upon insertion of the fuel nozzle into the filler pipe the vent path is closed.

Abstract: An onboard fuel vapor recovery system for a motor vehicle includes a fill neck assembly mounted at the inlet end of a dual passage fuel tank fill pipe in which fuel dispensed into the fuel tank during a refueling operation passes through an inner conduit while fuel vapor displaced from the tank by incoming fuel passes upwardly through a vapor passage between the inner conduit and an outer conduit loosely surrounding the inner conduit, the fill neck assembly including a vapor valve movable to an open position in response to unsealing of the inlet to the inner conduit in preparation for a refueling operation, opening of the vapor valve permitting fuel vapor displaced from the tank during the refueling operation to flow into a vapor receiving canister from which the vapor is subsequently withdrawn for combustion in the vehicle engine, the fill neck assembly also including a float valve for signalling the filling of the tank to capacity and a pressure relief valve in the fill neck assembly protecting the system i

Abstract: By employing two independent, separate and distinct flow paths which are controllably sequentially opened during use in a single actuation operation, an error-free, flame and explosion proof liquid delivery/filling system is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, both flow paths are normally maintained in a closed, sealed configuration, requiring an actuation force to controllably, sequentially open the flow paths. Furthermore, the preferred embodiment is compact in design and provides an easy to use system, without sacrificing its inherent benefits. In addition, a flow diverging structure is mounted in the liquid flow path to assure complete removal of all of the air from the chamber being filled.

Abstract: A heat insulated coffee carafe for placement at the brewed coffee outlet of a coffee maker is provided with a securely fitting lid through which the coffee passes directly into the carafe without removal of the lid. When the carafe and its lid are placed in the coffee maker, mutual pressure between the lid and the coffee maker causes seals in the lid to open and permits the coffee to enter the carafe without removing the lid and with a minimal loss of heat and coffee aroma. Removal of the carafe and lid from the coffee maker automatically closes the seals to retain the heat and aroma in the carafe for long periods of use. In another embodiment a positive drip-stop seal in the coffee maker is closed automatically when the carafe is removed, whereby dripping from the coffee maker is prevented. In a further embodiment, a drip-stop seal in the coffee maker and a seal in the lid are both opened when the carafe is installed in the coffee maker.

Abstract: A seal for a fitting adapter for fluid couplings wherein a coupling probe is received within a recess within the other coupling half and the seal prevents the creation of subatmospheric pressures during withdrawal of the probe. The seal includes a lip or flapper valve component which establishes sealing during coupling pressurization, and permits atmospheric pressure to flow around the lip during coupling disconnection.

Abstract: A tank vapor vent valve assembly uses a spring loaded sealing flapper door located below a normally open float chamber. The flapper door spring is specifically designed to open when the tank pressure falls, allowing make up air to pull the flapper door down and draw in make up air through the canister inlet.

Abstract: A valve (20) has a valve housing (22) with a central passage (28) extending axially through the valve housing (22). Aperture (40) in the valve housing connect a second passage (38) to the central passage (28) to extend through the valve housing. A poppet valve member (24) is configured for sealing engagement of the central passage (28). The valve member (24) is urged into sealing engagement with the central passage (28) by internal pressure in a container (36) on which the valve (20) is provided. The valve member (24) and the valve housing (22) are configured so that the valve member (24) will drop away from sealing the central passage (28) when the pressure in the container (36) is insufficient to hold the valve member (24) in sealing position against the central passage (28) to leave the valve (20) in a permanently open state. An annular valve member (26) seals the second passage (38 ) in the same manner.

Abstract: A valve assembly is attached to the spout of a water bottle which is used in liquid dispensing devices common in households and offices. The assembly combines a sleeve-like housing and a valve for preventing water spillage particularly when the bottle is being hoisted and inverted onto the dispensing device. An elongated actuator stem unseats a valve head section from sealing engagement with the housing as the bottle is lowered into the device. The valve assembly is releasably attached to the bottle spout and can be reused repetitively.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a predetermined quantity of product liquid into a series of cartons in sequence is described. The apparatus includes a discharge valve arrangement that directs the liquid obliquely against the wall of the carton to reduce the tendency to produce foam. Also, the apparatus includes a bellows and valve system for controlling the flow of liquid to the discharge valve. A method of operating the system that is described minimizes the liquid pressure differential at the discharge valve when the valve opens.

Abstract: A valve unit to be used in a packing machine of the type which manufactures filled and sealed non-returnable packages for dairy products such as milk, yogurt and the like from prefabricated blanks. The packages are filled one at a time by a metering pump and the liquid is fed from the pump to the package via the valve unit. The valve unit includes a check valve and a flexible nozzle which co-operate so as to prevent any after-dripping between pumping strokes. This is achieved in that the check valve with the help of a piston component, after the completed pumping stroke, creates a vacuum in the liquid filled valve unit. This vacuum affects the flexible nozzle so that it closes rapidly and effectively.

Abstract: A safety arrangement for filling and emptying an anesthetic vaporizer via a supply vessel connected thereto includes a movable tube-shaped conducting member having first and second ends. A vessel-connecting piece is provided on its first end and an index member is provided on its second end for engaging a vaporizer. The tubular-shaped conducting member has a ventilating channel separate from the filling channel and the safety arrangement is improved with respect to its use characteristics. This improvement is obtained in that a joint piece is connected to the second end of the tubular conducting member intended for the vaporizer. An index member is rotatably journalled in the joint piece and contains respective line segments of the filling channel and the ventilating channel.

Abstract: Loader-mixer device for endermic injectors which is suitable to cooperate with a portable endermic injector momentarily in loading, by aspiration through an injection-aspiration nozzle included in an injection head (17) of the portable endermic injector, the product to be injected, the device comprising in cooperation:at least one seating to lodge and position phials (12) together with two needles (13-14),a socket (31) to position the injection head (17), anda selector assembly (20) to connect a phial (12) to the injection head (17) as required.

Abstract: A device for mounting in a fuel dispensing hose that has a flexible inner tube defining the fuel conduit, and a tubular outer sleeve that defines with the inner tube an annular vapor return passage. The device includes a venturi section adapted for serial connection with the inner tube within the outer sleeve. The section comprises a cylindrical block that connects at each end with an end of the inner tube and defines a venturi forming part of the fuel conduit. The block also has an aspirator means that defines at least two radial ports communicating between the venturi throat and the annular vapor passage. Each radial port has a check valve to block fuel flow from the fuel conduit to the vapor passage.

Abstract: A fluid conduit attached at one end to a container of fluid is provided at the other end with a fluid discharge opening through which fluid can be transferred into a receiving vessel. A slide valve on the exterior of the conduit is biased into a closed position, precluding any fluid flow from the conduit until the discharge opening is inside the receiving vessel. The slide valve coacts with the receiving vessel to open and permit fluid flow. An air vent tube within the conduit communicates with an air vent opening in the vicinity of the discharge opening. The air vent tube includes one or more capillary sections of reduced inner diameter relative that of the air vent tube. The air bent tube admits air into the container to facilitate fluid flow, while the capillary section limits the rate at which the air enters, thereby reducing the pressure of air in the container below ambient pressure when fluid flows from the conduit.