Manually Coupled And Inverted Patents (Class 141/319)
  • Patent number: 8002001
    Abstract: A product dispenser refillable from a donor container via a spray nozzle comprising a hollow body for receiving and storing said product, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing said product, an open aperture through which product is filled into said body, capping means to cap the open aperture after filling the container to prevent leakage of product from said opening, characterized in that the dispenser comprises a filling interface arrangement integrally coupled to said open aperture that guides the spray from the spray nozzle of the donor container directly into the open aperture of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Adoram Leshem
  • Publication number: 20110155281
    Abstract: A system for transferring a viscous liquid between containers that comprises a first container from which the liquid is to be drained, a second container for receiving the liquid, a first transfer lid that attaches to the first container, a second transfer lid that attaches to the second container and a transfer adapter that interconnects the lids. The first transfer lid has an outlet spout received into the transfer adapter, which is received in an inlet spout of the second transfer lid. The first container is inverted over the second container to drain liquid from the first container lid to the second container through the connected container lids. In an another configuration, the system is used with bottles and comprises a pair of bottle connectors that each engage a bottle and have interlocking members that join the connecters. In another embodiment liquid is transferred between a bottle and a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Peter B. Sanford
  • Patent number: 7967040
    Abstract: A system for transferring a viscous liquid between containers that comprises a first container from which the liquid is to be drained, a second container for receiving the liquid, a first transfer lid that attaches to the first container, a second transfer lid that attaches to the second container and a transfer adapter that interconnects the lids. The first transfer lid has an outlet spout received into the transfer adapter, which is received in an inlet spout of the second transfer lid. The first container is inverted over the second container to drain liquid from the first container lid to the second container through the connected container lids. In an another configuration, the system is used with bottles and comprises a pair of bottle connectors that each engage a bottle and have interlocking members that join the connectors. In another embodiment liquid is transferred between a bottle and a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Peter B. Sanford
  • Patent number: 7726585
    Abstract: A chemical distribution system affixes flexible tubing (50) along exterior surfaces (52) of a dwelling (12) and along structures (16) external to the dwelling. The tubing is attached to the exterior surfaces with clamps (54) and exposed for maintenance. The clamps are form-fitted to the tubing. Spray nozzles (58) are inserted into the openings in the tubing for dispensing a chemical solution. The openings can be pre-formed or cut into solid tubing at during installation. A connector (42) has one end coupled to a hose for receiving the chemical solution and another end coupled to the tubing. The fixed distribution system provides for precise and even application of the chemical solution with minimal operator intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Perimicon, LLC
    Inventors: Shane D. Pannell, Michael K. Wrigley
  • Patent number: 7712637
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for extracting fluids from within a container sealed by a cork or septum without removal of the cork or septum or the contamination of the fluid 1.within the container by reactive gases or liquids. Embodiments of the device can include a needle connected to a valve which is in turn connected to a source of pressurized gas for displacing the fluid. Further embodiments of the device can comprise additional components that act to force the needle to be inserted through the cork or septum along a linear path, to aid in preventing buckling of the needle, to clamp the device to the container, to prevent expulsion of the cork or septum from the container, and to guide the needle through a specified region of the cork or septum. Various valves, pressure regulators, pressure ranges, needle geometries, gas selections are also presented. This device is particularly suited for the dispensing and preservation of wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Gregory Lambrecht
  • Publication number: 20100065154
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for dispensing a liquid from a sealed container directly into a closed chamber comprises a container containing a liquid component of bone cement and plugged with a plug, and a closed chamber comprising a receiving port for receiving the sealed container, wherein the receiving port is configured to receive the liquid component in direct response to manual insertion of the sealed container through the receiving port using an open loop system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Oren Globerman, Mordechay Beyar
  • Patent number: 7658213
    Abstract: A discharge valve for a bottle or other container associated with a fluid dispensing system that substantially prevents spillage of fluid composition from the container when it is withdrawn from the dispensing system is provided according to the invention. A valve body contained within the discharge valve is engaged by a hollow probe extending from the dispensing system when the container is operatively connected to the discharge system to automatically open the valve. When the container is withdrawn from the fluid dispensing system for, e.g., replacement or servicing, the probe of the dispensing system disengages the valve body, and a biasing means such as a compression spring within the valve assembly closes the valve very quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Anderson Chemical Company
    Inventors: Leif E. Anderson, Wolfgang F. Schiller, Danny L. Walker, Phillip A. Zuehl, James H. Alsleben, Robert Strom, Michael K. Hogan, Rodney Laible
  • Patent number: 7607460
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mixing unit comprising a sealed container joined to a second container. When the second container is fully united with the sealed container, a seal in the sealed container is breached and the contents of the first container and the second container can be mixed. The seal is breached by a bushing enclosed within the sealed container or enclosed in a coupler between the sealed container and the second container which is advanced against the seal, and ruptures the seal when the second container is advanced into the coupler of the coupler portion of the sealed container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: JPRO Dairy International, Inc.
    Inventors: Garry P. Johns, Corey N. Johns, Tim Kuitems
  • Patent number: 7571750
    Abstract: A tool for transferring controlled amounts of fluid into and from a fluid flow circuit is disclosed herein. The tool includes a substantially closed tube having a first end, a second end, and a chamber therein; an elongate plunger having a fore end extending inside the chamber and toward the second end of the tube, an aft end extending outside the chamber and from the first end of the tube, a piston-like structure on the fore end, and a manipulable structure on the aft end; a fluid inlet duct mounted on the tube; a first coupler mounted on the fluid inlet duct for connecting the duct with the fluid flow circuit; a fluid outlet duct mounted on the second end of the tube; a second coupler mounted on the fluid outlet duct for connecting the duct with the fluid flow circuit; and a fluid transfer duct mounted on the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Hinhsomchay Gnao Phouybanhdyt, Edward Emaci
  • Patent number: 7490798
    Abstract: A collapsible apparatus for supporting a container at an adjustable angle of incline to drain its contents includes a base, a shoulder support attached to the base for supporting a shoulder of the container, and a body support for supporting the container body above the shoulder. The shoulder support includes a pair of legs hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart hinge ends and joined at its opposite ends supported by a strut hingedly connected to the base, and spaced apart crosspieces between the legs to act as a shoulder stop. The body support includes a pair of arms hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart arm hinge ends and slidably attached to a body support member which is removably attachable at its ends to the shoulder support. The angle of incline is adjusted by slidably adjusting the distance between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: David Alexander Mann
  • Patent number: 7487808
    Abstract: A coupling seal includes a first sealing strip containing first and second bearing elements on opposing ends of a rabbet body and a second sealing strip containing first and second bearing elements on opposing ends of a rabbet body. Interior sides of the rabbet bodies seal against one another, at least in sections, such that the first bearing element of the first sealing strip is arranged adjacent to the second bearing element of the second sealing strip and the second bearing element of the first sealing strip is arranged adjacent to the first bearing element of the second sealing strip. A first flexible element extends between first and second fixing devices of the first sealing strip, and a second flexible element extends between first and second fixing devices of the second sealing strip. The first and second flexible elements, when installed, may have a pre-stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: GEA Niro GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Stoye, Martin Koch, Peter Lais, Christian Greiner
  • Patent number: 7469784
    Abstract: An automotive kit for catching oil drippings includes a housing having a base section and a lid section pivotally connected therewith, an outlet formed within the housing for defining a passageway to advantageously direct fluid outwardly from the housing when the kit is disposed along a vertical plane. The present invention further includes a plurality of automotive accessories, and a mechanism for advantageously maintaining the accessories at a substantially stable position when positioned within the housing. An end cap is securable to the outlet for preventing fluid from exiting the passageway, and a reservoir is connectable to the outlet for collecting fluid traveling downwardly from the housing. A conventional 1 quart bottle of oil may be attached to the housing outlet for collecting oil drippings wherein the outlet includes a lip portion for directing the oil drippings towards the center thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas M. Bower
  • Publication number: 20080308179
    Abstract: A keyed filling system for delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent from an anesthetic vessel to a receiving container of an anesthetic agent delivery equipment is disclosed. The system comprises at least one movable unit that allows a relative movement of said anesthetic vessel in relation to said anesthetic agent delivery equipment when said anesthetic vessel is arranged at said anesthetic agent delivery equipment for discharging said liquid anesthetic agent into said receiving container of said anesthetic agent delivery equipment. The movable unit may be provided on an adapter for being arranged on a bottle comprising an anesthetic agent and for insertion into a filling assembly of an anesthetic agent delivery equipment, or at a filling equipment into which a bottle or adapter is insertable for filling the anesthetic delivery equipment with liquid anesthetic agent. In this manner for instance leakage of anesthetic agent and wear of the adapter is avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Lars Danielsen
  • Publication number: 20080223479
    Abstract: A filling adapter for conveying liquid from a first liquid container to a second liquid container is provided. The filling adapter includes an adapter body having a top end and an opposite button end, the top end adapted for fitting an opening in the first liquid container, the bottom end adapted for fitting an opening in the second liquid container, and an open path in the adapter body from the top end to the bottom end for communicating liquid from the opening in the first liquid container to the opening in the second liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: MBHD, LLC
    Inventors: WADE M. BASSETT, LISA L. BASSETT
  • Patent number: 7398802
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing biological fluids. The system may provide supply (stock) vessels of refrigerated biological fluids that remain connected to dispensers as the dispensers are operated to distribute the biological fluids to receiver vessels. Each receiver vessel may be engaged selectively with a suitable set of one or more dispensers to select the type and amount of biological fluid to be dispensed to the receiver vessel. The dispensers may be configured to permit the biological fluids to be selectively dispensed to receiver vessels under sterile conditions, so that the biological fluids may remain in a substantially closed environment as they are transferred between vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: James W. Baker
  • Publication number: 20080053564
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, including a dispenser for dispensing liquid such as water to a user. A liquid container is located below the dispenser and removably attachable to a pivoting cradle engaging the liquid container. The cradle may be pivoted about an axis located adjacent an exit location for liquid within the liquid container. A filling device may be located below the liquid container for removably engaging the liquid container in fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory N. Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20070289668
    Abstract: An apparatus for the handling of hazardous fluids includes a collection vessel, a collection vessel connector, a dose control connector, a unit dose container, a delivery control connector, and a delivery site access device. The collection vessel contains the fluid prior to dispensing, the unit dose container contains a predetermined amount of the fluid for dispensing, the delivery site access device provides access to an intended delivery site, and the connector attaches pieces of the apparatus to one another. The method of the invention allows needle-free connections to be made for the apparatus, using a predetermined arrangement of the pieces of the apparatus, and in one embodiment, employs deformable elastomeric valves capable of creating a decreased pressure at a valve surface, so that upon closure of said valves, a fluid on the surface on the valves is withdrawn within the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Jerry Costanzo
  • Publication number: 20070277902
    Abstract: A device for refilling a first container, fitted with a threaded first neck and a vaporization head, includes a second container for a liquid, a connection component including a first bearing plate for engaging the first neck and a second bearing plate engaging the second container, a median wall including a central orifice, and a means of closing the second container or the central orifice. The connection component engages an axially movable component capable of sliding inside the connection component, to form a valve, the movable component being able to move, under the action of an axial constraint, from a closed position “F” to an open position “O”, or, under the action of a spring, from the position “O” to the position “F”. The movable component includes a radial projection for engaging the first neck so that the first neck exerts an axial constraint on the radial projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: Alcan Packaging Beauty Services
    Inventors: Fabrice Dieudonat, Frederic Milesi
  • Patent number: 7284580
    Abstract: A bottle neck liner, the liner comprising a sleeve terminating in an inward step, the inward step preventing the barrel of a syringe from protruding past the step when the syringe is inserted into the sleeve. Once the syringe is inserted the bottle may be inverted and liquid may be drawn into the syringe. Additionally, bottles, liquid dispensing apparatus and methods of dispensing liquids, all involving the provision of such a step in the bottle neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Boots Healthcare International Limited
    Inventors: Anne Elizabeth Dallison, Shaun Harrison
  • Patent number: 7249691
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for removing the contents of a valve bag using suction. The invention further pertains to a method of removing the contents of a valve bag using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Corn Products International, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Paul Doogan
  • Patent number: 7210508
    Abstract: A refill device for a receptacle provided with a threaded neck including a receptacle, designed to contain a product to be transferred into the receptacle, a cooperation structure designed to form a connection between the first and a second receptacle, a closing structure for closing off the receptacle, a transferring structure for transferring the product contained in the receptacle to the receptacle. The cooperation structure includes a threaded base capable of cooperating with the neck, the closing structure comprises a wall closing off the base, designed to be broken off by an axial force, the transfer structure includes an axial packing designed to be placed above the wall, such that during the said screwing of the neck, the neck pushes the axial packing into contact with the wall, so as to break the wall and enable the liquid to flow by gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: MT Packaging
    Inventor: Alain Behar
  • Patent number: 7207360
    Abstract: A hermetic container and coupling system for transferring granular material from a first container to a second container, the latter being typically an applicator. The first container includes a neck and a base opposite to the former. The base includes through openings that cooperate with a cable passed therethrough for supporting the first container. A nozzle assembly includes an inlet removably connected to the neck and an outlet hat is selectively closed with a removable plug. A cover assembly is selectively and removably mounted to the first container covering the nozzle assembly. A flexible conduit is removably connected to the outlet, at one end, and the other end includes a regulating valve that is actuated from the outside. The other end is removably connected to the second container so that the transfer of the granular material can be accomplished without spillage and the contents are kept hermetically isolated from the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Edgar Hidalgo Vargas
  • Patent number: 7198080
    Abstract: A mating funnel assembly for linking adjacent bottles includes a series of clamping members shaped and adapted for selectively linking adjacent bottles together, the series of clamping members being formed with different diameters. Each clamping member includes first and second semi-circular clamping elements. The first clamping element includes a first end and a second end and the second clamping element similarly includes a first end and a second end. The second ends of the first and second clamping elements are coupled creating a hinge allowing the first and second clamping elements to pivot relative to one another. The first ends of the first and second clamping elements are respectively provided with coupling members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: P. William Foust
  • Patent number: 7128105
    Abstract: An automated medication preparation system including reconstitution of medication and its delivery to a syringe. An automated fluid delivery device that is movable in at least one direction and is adapted to perform at least one of the following operations: receiving and discharging diluent in a prescribed amount to reconstitute the medication in a drug vial; and aspirating and discharging reconstituted medication from the vial into the syringe. Further including a transfer device that includes a first section for piercing a septum of the vial and a second section for releasably mating with the fluid delivery device. The transfer device can remain within the vial for multiple uses without the need to repierce the septum. The transfer device has a first channel for carrying diluent or reconstituted medication and a second channel in fluid communication with a vent formed as part of the transfer device to permit airflow into the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: ForHealth Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Tribble, Wahid Khan
  • Patent number: 7104293
    Abstract: In a coupling element for decanting, filling, or emptying of containers, a first sealing strip a flank piece comprising elastic as a first mounting element at a first end defining a first inner space for retaining a first axis, and a second mounting element on a second opposite end defining a second inner space for retaining a second axis. A second sealing strip comprising elastic has a first mounting element on a first end which defines a first inner space for retaining the second axis, and a second mounting element on a second opposite end which defines the second inner space for retaining the first axis. Inner sides of the flank pieces of the first and second sealing strips are attachable to one another to form a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: GEA Buck Valve GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Lais, Joseph Sywalla, Joachim Stoye, Martin Koch
  • Patent number: 7086430
    Abstract: An inverted container has a generally cylindrical depending neck, with a cap 18 having an outer wall 19 which engages the neck and an internal sleeve 20 located within the neck and joined to the outer wall by a connecting wall 21. The internal sleeve 20 defines a recess for receiving the feed tube 34, and a frangible seal 28 is secured to the connecting wall of the cap to cover the recess prior to insertion of the feed tube. To prevent pieces of the seal 28 from being separated if the feed tube 34 is inserted with the seal 28 still in place the feed tube has at least one row of upwardly-projecting puncturing elements 48 which create a controlled rupture of the seal prior to penetration of the feed tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Ebac Limited
    Inventor: Philip Andrew Walton
  • Patent number: 7086431
    Abstract: A filling apparatus for cartridges includes a housing for holding a vial of fluid, a severing device for severing the septum of the vial, a fluid chamber for receiving the discharged fluid, a valving structure for effecting the discharge of fluid from the vial and for directing the fluid into a cartridge upon the decreasing of the size of the fluid chamber, and air inlet system for admitting air to the vial upon discharge of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: D'Antonio Consultants International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas F. D'Antonio, Richard O. Colvin, Linda F. D'Antonio
  • Patent number: 7080672
    Abstract: An adapter (10) utilized to interconnect a fluid container (88) and an administration feeding set (90) having a hollow retractable spike (52) and a sliding shaft seal (18) for maintaining a fluid-tight seal around spike (52). The sliding shaft seal (18) includes a conduit (77) which sealingly engages around the retractable spike (52) in fluid tight engagement when adapter (10) is biased by a spring (19) between an engaged position and a disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Glenn G. Fournie, Kevin C. Meier
  • Patent number: 6994129
    Abstract: A fluid reservoir, bottle, pump or storage chamber (50, 70, 80) capable of being refilled by a refill bottle (100), the refill bottle including an outlet passage (106) closed by a fluid seal (104), the fluid reservoir, bottle or storage chamber comprising: an inlet passage (44, 52, 60, 74, 84); a housing (202, 204, 206) for receiving and supporting the refill bottle (100) in an orientation to encourage fluid in the refill bottle to flow into the inlet passage of the fluid reservoir bottle or storage chamber and second means for piercing the fluid seal (104) as the refill bottle is placed upon the first means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Key Plastics, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy J. Fesko
  • Patent number: 6918418
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the storage and transfer of a lyophilisate is disclosed. An ampule prior to its sealment has an orifice at one end for the addition of the lyophilisate. The ampule has a body portion formed with flexibly deformable walls and defines a blind bore. After placement of the lyophilisate, the orifice is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Barry Farris
  • Patent number: 6901975
    Abstract: The drug solution container with a connector for communicating contains a drug solution container having at a tip end thereof an injection needle connecting part, and a hollow connector for communicating attached to a tip end of the drug solution container, and the connector for communicating contains a cylindrical guide part with a bottom capable of being slidably attached to an opening of a vial, and a hollow penetrating member provided at a center of the bottom of the guide part to penetrate the bottom. The penetrating member contains a penetrating needle at a tip end side with respect to the bottom, and a connecting part at a base end side with respect to the bottom, and the connecting part is connected to the injection needle connecting part through a fragile portion. According to the drug solution container with a connector for communicating, an operation for preparation of a drug solution can be easily carried out in a short period of time without causing injury of an operator or coring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Nipro Corporation
    Inventors: Masafumi Aramata, Hideki Yagi, Toshikazu Hirayama, Satoru Igarashi, Yoshihisa Murai, Teruhisa Hirobe
  • Publication number: 20040231749
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for loading water bottles into a water cooler. The apparatus includes a water bottle loading system for automatically installing water bottles into the water cooler and a water bottle storage insert with an inclined ramp adapted to laterally urge a plurality of water bottles towards a loading cradle of the automatic water bottle loading system under control of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Martin C. Goldin
  • Patent number: 6820662
    Abstract: A machine that makes bubbles that are dispensed vertically. A membrane-forming system forms a bubble solution membrane over a bubble ring. Air is passed through the bubble ring by a blowing fan, which is intermittently operated to allow contact between a membrane-forming ring and the bubble ring. Bubble solution is continuously supplied to the bubble rings from a central reservoir. Safety switches prevent operation of the bubble-making machine unless there is bubble solution in the reservoir, the main housing is properly connected to the fan, and the bubble machine is in an upright position (and not tipped over). The present invention provides continuous operation for the duration of the bubble solution supply, and is easily washed, used, maintained, and manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Original Ideas
    Inventors: Alan Dale Crawford, Robert A. DeMars
  • Patent number: 6752180
    Abstract: A device for bidirectional transfer between a vial and a carpule. The device having a body fastened to the vial, a hollow needle, a moving element which is displaceable with respect to the body along the axis of the needle, a carpule reservoir constrained to moved axially in the direction of the axis of the needle, and a distance sleeve interposed between the body and the puncturable piston of the carpule. The distance sleeve forms a limit stop for the puncturable piston with respect to the body. The hollow needle is rigidly joined to the body and is axially fixed with respect to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Sedat
    Inventor: Jean-Pascal Delay
  • Patent number: 6745802
    Abstract: A bottle drainage coupler unit has upper and lower coupler pairs to support bottles with viscous fluid such as ketchup for stable, effective, mouth to mouth drainage. The drainage is effected without the need for supervision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Carole Varga
  • Patent number: 6715647
    Abstract: A funnel with support assembly for pouring paint from a can, having a funnel and a funnel support having a holster and a stand upon which the holster is supported. The funnel may be supported upon the funnel support. The funnel has a large opening located in proximity to the funnel top, a small opening located in proximity to the funnel bottom, and a cap for sealing its small opening. In use, the holster and stand are positioned above a paint tray. The user seals the small opening of the funnel with the cap and attaches the large opening of the funnel to the top of an open can of paint. The can of paint and the attached funnel are then inverted and positioned within the holster. The user begins the flow of paint by removing the cap from the funnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Todd Ivins
  • Patent number: 6715520
    Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly comprising a bottle connector and a drug bottle. The bottle has a neck with an opening covered by a closure, while the connector has a hollow needle for penetrating the closure when establishing a fluid transfer line in the fluid transfer assembly. The assembly further comprises a neck element having locking members for irreversible coupling to the neck and to the connector. The neck element and the connector further comprise interacting guiding members for directing the hollow needle to penetrate the closure at a predetermined angle when establishing the fluid transfer line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Carmel Pharma AB
    Inventors: Kjell Andréasson, Jerry Strandhav
  • Publication number: 20040020559
    Abstract: A holder for draining a viscous fluid from a bottle, of the type having a neck and a mouth, is disclosed. This holder comprises a base having an outer perimeter, a plurality of elongated, support members that extend from the base's outer perimeter and are foldable upward so that their ends approach each other at a point on an axis which extends perpendicular to the bottom of the base. The ends of the support members are flared and concaved outward so that these portion cooperate to form a structure, when the support members are folded upward, for receiving the neck of a bottle that is inverted and placed in the holder. The members are held in their upward folded positions by an elastic band which is placed around the outside of the support members in the vicinity of their concave outward portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Shirley M.C. Alston, Raymond E. Carter
  • Patent number: 6675839
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus, for introducing a measured dose of powdered material into a dispensing device. The dispensing device includes two components which are relatively moveable between a first position, in which the two components together define a close space for accommodating the powdered material, and a second position in which the space is open separated from one of said components. The device is attached to a vessel partially filled with an amount of powdered material greater than that required to fill the space. The vessel is moved to a position at which the device lies below the level of the powdered material so that the powdered material occupies the space. The two components of the device are moved to their first position and the vessel is then moved to a position at which the attachment position lies above the powdered material and vessel. The device is then removed from the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Innovata BioMed Limited
    Inventor: Phillip Braithwaite
  • Publication number: 20030234062
    Abstract: A can with a predetermined output quantity comprises a can body, a positioning ring, a rotatable cover, and a receiving spoon. The can body has a flange which is engagable with a trench in the rotatable cover. An interior of the can body has a plurality of grooves. A bottom of the receiving spoon is protruded with a circular buckling flange. A diameter of the circular buckling flange is slightly smaller than an inner diameter of a U shape track of the rotatable cover. Thereby, the receiving spoon is embedded into the U shape track to be confined therein. A hollow end of the receiving spoon is exactly aligned to the through hole of the rotatable cover. Thus, the height of the receiving spoon is adjustable so that the user can take a predetermined amount of powders or materials in the can conveniently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Huan Kuei Wei
  • Patent number: 6659145
    Abstract: A filling or replenishment unit is mountable on a first toothpaste tube used for travel ‘travel tube’ and may be moved to extended position to establish communication with a second tube to allow refilling of the first tube from the second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Y. Reif, Robert S. Reif, Nicholas A. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20030196722
    Abstract: A direct dual filling device for sealing agents capable of transferring a material from a commercially available material container to a material applicator. The filling device of the present invention comprises a hood defining at least one receiving aperture, an applicator interface in communication with the hood and having at least one filling port formed thereon, at least one transfer conduit in communication with the at least one filling port, at least one withdrawal cannula located within the receiving aperture and in communication with the at least one transfer conduit, and a container support device capable of receiving and supporting at least one material container in an upright tilted position within the receiving aperture. The hood may include at least one engaging surface and at least one displacement recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Spero, Adam Hagmann
  • Patent number: 6615883
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container for receiving contents from another container. The container has a receptacle and a head. The receptacle has a chamber therein. The head has a neck. The neck has a receiving orifice therein and a bore therethrough. The receiving orifice communicates with the chamber through the bore. The neck further has an inner surface contiguous to the receiving orifice and/or the bore. The inner surface has a plurality of splines extending therefrom and generally directional to the longitudinal extension of the neck. Further disclosed is a tube container. Still further disclosed is a method for introducing the contents of one container into another container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Pechiney Plastic Packagaing, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Vincent, III, Douglas A. Abbott, Daniel L. King
  • Patent number: 6612344
    Abstract: A vent and fluid transfer fitment for sealing and transferring a fluid from an inverted fluid-filled container without premature leakage to a receiver attachment, has a transfer check valve and a venting check valve which are preferably duckbill valves. The transfer check valve is attached to the fitment for allowing fluid to be transferred from the container when the receiver attachment engages the transfer check valve. The venting check valve is also attached to the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein both the transfer check valve and the venting check valve have an inherent sealing pressure created by the static pressure of the fluid within the container. In addition, the inherent sealing pressure of the venting check valve is less than the inherent sealing pressure of the transfer check valve which allows air to enter the container due to the pressure differential created as the fluid is displaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Phillip Gene Nagel, James Christopher Bailey, Gordon Edgar Atkinson, Arnold George Benecke
  • Patent number: 6550649
    Abstract: A counter balanced effluence transfer system for the transfer of effluence from a source container into a receiving reservoir comprises a receiving reservoir having a cover plate and a reservoir top opening, and a counter balanced mechanism located above the receiving reservoir, which includes a pivot point, a source-side member attached to one side of the pivot point and a balance-side member attached to the other side of the pivot point. While the size and weight of the source-side member are made the same as those of the balance-side member, an angular asymmetry is built in between the source arm and the balance arm so that the gravitational source torque Ts and the gravitational balance torque Tb are made unequal. Upon release of the counter balanced mechanism with a latching starting mechanism, the counter balanced mechanism would automatically rotate and complete the pouring of source effluence into the receiving reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: ChemFlow Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Leon Han, Ted L. McGill
  • Patent number: 6530399
    Abstract: A system and a method for delivering and metering a fixed volume of liquid, such as a liquid sterilant from a container into a vaporization system. The method for the delivering system includes the steps of sensing a requirement for additional liquid sterilant, determining whether the liquid sterilant to be added is acceptable for use, and delivering the liquid sterilant from a container into an accumulator. The method of metering the liquid sterilant into the vaporization system includes creating a vacuum in a chamber connected to the vaporizer and delivering the liquid sterilant into a vaporizer while continually sensing the flow of the delivery. The metering system maintains a slow, controlled flow in order to achieve efficient vaporization of the liquid sterilant and to provide accurate sensing of the gas/liquid interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Ngoc Nguyen, Ross G. Krogh
  • Patent number: 6523723
    Abstract: Dosing feeder for a liquid that is in a container (6), comprising a dosing arm (2) that shows at least one dosing cup (2.1) that is open at the top. The dosing arm (2) is arranged in a dosing head (3) that in its turn shows a first duct (4.1) being in connection with the container (6). The dosing head (3) is movable or turnable in relation to the dosing arm (2) so that the dosing cup (2.1) alternately may be brought in connection with the first duct (4.1) for feed of liquid or may release the dosing cup (2.1) so that it gets accessible for the liquid. The dosing arm (2) may be cylinder-shaped, the dosing head (3) being turnable around the dosing arm (2). On filling with liquid into the dosing cup (2.1) the container (6) is above the dosing arm (2), the first duct (4.1) being connected with the dosing cup (2.1.). In position of rest the container (6) is under the dosing arm (2), the second duct (3.2) being connected with the dosing cup (2.1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Sten Ekström
  • Publication number: 20030010400
    Abstract: A bottle drainage coupler unit has upper and lower coupler pairs to supports bottles with viscous fluid such as ketchup for stable, effective, mouth to mouth drainage. The drainage is effected without the need for supervision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Carole Varga
  • Publication number: 20030000598
    Abstract: A automatic effluence transfer system for the transfer of effluences from a source container into a receiving reservoir comprises a receiving reservoir having a cover plate and a reservoir top opening, and a mechanism located above the receiving reservoir, which includes a pivot point, and an actuated force mechanism that would, once activated, automatically rotate and complete the pouring of source effluence into the receiving reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Leon Han, Ted McGill, Phyllis Han
  • Patent number: RE39340
    Abstract: Two cap modifications are disclosed for use on water bottles to be installed in water dispensers. A central conical well in the top of the cap is formed with a scoreline. When the bottle is lowered into a dispenser, a probe of the dispenser enters the well and causes it to split along the scoreline. When the bottle is raised, the well substantially returns to initial condition, inhibiting spillage of any liquid remaining in the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Adams, Hoa Pham, Daniel Luch