Abstract: A filler pipe for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle having an internally located closure flap which closes a filling aperture at the end region of an internally located housing part made from plastic and can be brought into its open position by insertion of a fuel-pump nozzle in order to fill the fuel tank. An elastomeric seal is arranged on the housing part acting between the housing part and the closure flap. The seal is applied to a seal support which is connected to the plastic housing to provide a seal both relative to the closure flap and relative to the housing part.

Abstract: A liquid reservoir for a toy water gun is provided, the reservoir comprising: a housing having an internal chamber for containing a quantity of liquid; a fill opening situated on the housing leading to the internal chamber; and a valve plate situated adjacent to the fill opening, the valve plate being movable between a first position and a second position; in the first position, the valve plate covers the fill opening thereby preventing flow of liquid into and out of the internal chamber; in the second position, the valve is spaced apart from the fill opening thereby allowing flow of liquid into and out of the internal chamber.

Abstract: A filler neck for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle with a shutter which is mounted inside the filler neck and which can be actuated by the pump nozzle into an open position for filling the fuel tank and into a closed position via an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism of the shutter cooperates with a damping device during the closing movement in such a way that the shutter can be closed with a time delay.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a filler neck of a vehicle includes a filler neck access door adapted to be coupled to a side wall of the vehicle, a filler neck closure that is adapted to be coupled to an open mouth of the filler neck to close the open mouth and includes a first seal configured to block fuel and fuel vapor from flowing from the filler neck to atmosphere, and a cover configured to cover the filler neck closure upon closure of the filler neck access door. The cover includes a second seal and a seal support coupled to the second seal and the filler neck access door. The seal support yieldably biases the second seal into engagement with the filler neck closure upon closure of the filler neck access door.

Abstract: A device for preventing the introduction of a fuel nozzle for unleaded fuel into the filler neck of a fuel tank of a motor vehicle fitted with a diesel internal combustion engine includes at least one opening element and at least one blocking element for blocking the filler neck are arranged in the filler neck. The blocking element in its rest position blocks the filler neck, and, when a fuel nozzle for diesel fuel is introduced into the filler neck, the at least one opening element produces a signal for opening the blocking element.

Abstract: An automotive fuel tank fill assembly for a fuel tank is disclosed having a fuel fill tube with a first end adapted to receive fuel and a second end open to the fuel tank. The fill tube includes a spiral indentation formed around its first end so that the spiral indentation forms both an external and internal thread at the first end of the tube. An inlet valve housing containing a normally closed inlet valve has an external thread. This external thread is dimensioned to threadably engage the internal thread on the fill tube while a latch and detent mechanism locks the inlet valve housing to the fill tube at a predetermined rotational position. Similarly, a mount housing includes an internal thread which threadably engages the external thread on the fill tube. The mount housing includes a locking tab which engages the detent formed on the fill tube at a predetermined rotational position of the mount housing relative to the fill tube.

Abstract: A filler neck for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle with a shutter which is mounted inside the filler neck and which can be actuated by the pump nozzle into an open position for filling the fuel tank and into a closed position via an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism of the shutter cooperates with a damping device during the closing movement in such a way that the shutter can be closed with a time delay.

Abstract: A filler pipe for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle having an internally located closure flap which closes a filling aperture at the end region of an internally located housing part made from plastic and can be brought into its open position by insertion of a fuel-pump nozzle in order to fill the fuel tank. An elastomeric seal is arranged on the housing part acting between the housing part and the closure flap. The seal is applied to a seal support which is connected to the plastic housing to provide a seal both relative to the closure flap and relative to the housing part.

Abstract: A diesel fuel nozzle restrictor includes an attachment flange, nozzle tube, at least one release arm, and closure cap. A top of the attachment flange is structured to receive a fuel cap. A bottom of the attachment flange is structured to be attached to an existing diesel fuel filler neck. The nozzle tube also extends from a bottom of the attachment flange. The closure cap is pivotally attached to a bottom of the nozzle tube. Each release arm is preferably attached to the nozzle tube at substantially a top thereof. A capture ledge is formed on an end of each release arm to restrict pivoting movement of the closure cap. An actuation projection is formed at substantially an end of each release arm. An opening is formed through the wall of the nozzle tube to receive the actuation projection. Insertion of the diesel fuel nozzle through the nozzle tube will cause the closure cap to open after the at least one capture ledge is removed from a bottom of the closure cap.

Abstract: An improved refueling system is provided for faster and safer pit stop refueling of a race car during a race. The refueling system is particularly designed for faster gravity drain flow of fuel from a pitside fuel tank to a fuel cell on the race car. The refueling system comprises an improved fuel nozzle adapted for quick and easy engagement with a mating receiver on the race car. In the course of engaging the fuel nozzle with the receiver, a poppet-type valve in the nozzle is moved to a full-open position defining a substantially unobstructed flow path for fuel flow through the nozzle at a substantially optimized flow rate to achieve refueling of the race car in the shortest possible time. The fuel nozzle is quickly and easily disengaged from the car receiver, and such disengagement is accompanied by automatic closure of the poppet-type valve.

Abstract: An infusing apparatus comprises a collecting spout capable of being fixed under the outlet aperture of an infusing chamber. The spout has a lid provided with an opening through which the infusion penetrates, and an obstructer of the opening for in particular keeping the infusion at an optimal temperature. Elements for actuating the obstructer are further provided for automatically releasing the opening by the action of a stop integral with the apparatus, when the spout is being fixed on the outlet aperture. The actuating elements are also capable of being manually controlled for releasing the opening and allowing the infusion collected in the spout to be extracted through the opening. The invention is useful for household electrical coffee-pots or teapots.

Abstract: A closure for a transportable container used in the transfer of materials to or from an enclosed process area is described. The container docks with a port in a wall of the process area forming a sealed connecting chamber which is sterilized by irradiation. Communication between the interiors of the container and the process area is then established. The closure has a collar and a lid, which portions are formed so that all the surfaces which form part of the connecting chamber in use are in the direct line of the sterilizing radiation, which is normally ultra-violet or pulsed white light radiation. No relevant surface is shadowed from the radiation. The lid may be formed integrally with the collar with a thin web separating the two to define a fracture line. The lid is provided with a grip which can be grasped from within the process area. Application of a pulling force to the grip causes the lid to be pealed away from the collar without the generation of particulates.

Abstract: A cup rinse with a valvular ring according to the invention is disclosed. The valvular ring has a plurality of valves in the center thereof. When an inlet tube is inserted through the valvular ring, the valves are forced to open thereby to allow a chemical liquid to flow into the cup resin via the inlet tube. Inversely when the inlet tube is completely pulled out of the valvular ring, the valves are tightly closed without a chemical liquid leakage. Accordingly, the cup rinse of the invention can prevent peripheral precision instruments, such as a motor, from damage by a leaky chemical liquid. Thus, the cup rinse of the invention cannot cause any unnecessary cost consumption.

Abstract: 1. A fuel tank (1) having a filler neck (3) closable by a filling flap (2), the volatile fuel components (5) located in free space (4) of the fuel tank (1) being able to be fed into a storage chamber (7) filled with an absorption element (6), including a vent line (8) that connects the free space (4) to the storage chamber (7) and is closable by a valve (9). The filler neck (3), on the side facing away from the fuel tank (1), has a plug fitting (10) with a valve support (11). The valve (9) includes a sealing flap (12), the sealing flap (12) and the filling flap (2) forming components of the valve support (11), each being able to pivot about a shaft (13,14), and, being acted upon by spring tension, each being able to be placed against a valve seat (15,16) in the valve support (11).

Abstract: To diminish the escape of fuel vapors from a fuel tank filling tube during filling of the tank, a valve is provided that is switched by insertion of a fuel pump nozzle into the filling pipe so that fuel vapors escaping upon filling of the fuel tank are transmitted with comparatively low flow resistance to an active carbon receptacle. When the fuel pump nozzle is removed from the filling tube, the valve is returned to its normal operating position in which venting of the tank takes place through an upper portion of the tank filling tube and through a gravity valve and a pressure holding valve.

Abstract: The present apparatus relates to a pneumatic transport system to transport samples of grain between a filling station in a grain handling and storage structure and a receiving station in an office or inspection laboratory.

Abstract: A fuel tank sealing system for a fuel tank filler tube is disclosed in which the fuel system is sealed when the fuel cap is not installed, or improperly installed and allows pressure equalization during the insertion of a refueling nozzle. A vent valve is first actuated by partial insertion of the nozzle and allows pressure equalizing flow to bypass the refueling nozzle. A flap valve is then actuated by complete insertion of the refueling nozzle to allow fuel to enter the fuel tank.

Abstract: A closure device for a vehicle tank filler neck (1), which has an opening (3) provided with a flap (5) for the entry of the filling tube (4) of a fuel pump nozzle, wherein the flap (5) can be prestressed against the lower edge of the opening (3) by means of a spring (6), and an additional load in the closing direction can be placed on the flap (5) with the aid of an actuation device (11), wherein the actuation device (11) furthermore controls a selector valve (19) which, when the flap (5) is in the non-loaded position, connects the filler neck (1) below the flap (5) with a first recovery line (30) leading to the fuel vapor recovery container, but in the position where the flap (5) is under a load connects a pressure equalization line (25) connected to the vehicle tank with a second recovery line (24) of a narrower flow cross section leading to the recovery container and equipped with a roll-over valve.

Abstract: A nozzle is provided for the inflation or deflation of inflatable articles that are equipped with a valve stem having a flap valve, a cap, a hinge connecting the cap to the valve stem, and an annular depression on the external surface of the valve stem. The nozzle comprises an annular conduit equipped with a centrally disposed pin that protrudes partially from the conduit. The conduit is provided with a notch for accommodating the hinge on the valve stem, and a resilient ridge on the interior of the conduit for engaging the annular depression on the external surface of the valve stem, thereby securing the nozzle in place. In use, the nozzle is placed over the valve stem in such a way that the notch is disposed around the hinge. The pin engages the flap valve within the valve stem, thereby allowing the free flow of air through the nozzle.

Abstract: A filler pipe assembly for a fuel tank which comprises a filler pipe adapted to be connected to a fuel tank, the filler pipe containing an inlet aperture; a first plate hingedly mounted to the filler pipe and biased to close the filler pipe; a valve housing mounted to one side of the filler pipe; inflow and outflow pipes providing communication between the valve housing and a fuel tank, respectively; a second plate hingedly mounted to the outflow pipe to close the outflow pipe; and a valve disposed in the housing for opening and closing the second plate in response to the opening and closing of the first plate.

Abstract: To securely retain a valve flap (10) against an opening (8) in a fill end stub for liquid fuel, typically unleaded gasoline, a pivotable engagement finger (15, 35) is engageable with the flap and held against the opening by an operating system (18, 28, 38) operable by the vehicle operator, for selective engagement of the finger (15, 35) against the underside of the flap (10) to selectively press the flap against the opening and close the opening, or to permit pivoting of the flap away from the opening if an appropriate gasoline fill-in nozzle is pressed against the flap.

Abstract: To form an easily manufactured and installed end piece and nozzle receptor (1) for a fill pipe of a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, adapted to receive a fuel dispensing nozzle (14) of a specific type, for example for lead-free gasoline, the nozzle receptor is a single, unitary element (1) of electrically conductive sheet metal, preferably aluminum or stainless steel. It is formed with an inner thread (5) to receive a fuel cap and, just beyond, formed with an extended sealing flange (6), adapted to fit, sealingly, against an end portion (8) of the fill pipe (4). The seal can be obtained, for example, by welding the fill pipe and the nozzle receptor, preferably along a welding bead (7). A circumferential apron (9) extends from the flange (6), the apron having a height varying along its circumference so that it can fit against the body or chassis (11) of the motor vehicle, and be attached thereto along a laterally projecting attachment flange (10).

Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a fluid-containing tank which is capable of applying negative air pressure to and establishing negative air pressure within the interior of the tank by forcing compressed air flow through the nozzle is provided by the present invention. The nozzle includes a vacuum pipe having an elongated generally cylindrical wall with first and second ends spaced apart, establishing a negative air pressure chamber therein that is capable of fluid communication with the interior of the tank when the nozzle is attached to the tank. The vacuum pipe is attachable to an opening of the tank at one end and open to ambient air at the other end, and openings exist through the wall of the vacuum pipe extending into the negative air pressure chamber. An air flow pipe surrounds the vacuum pipe, establishing an annular chamber therebetween. The air flow pipe is open to ambient air at the end adjacent the end of the vacuum pipe that is open to ambient air.

Abstract: An improved bottle cap and valve assembly are provided in a bottled water station, wherein the station includes an actuator probe for engaging a bottle cap on an inverted water bottle installed onto the bottled water station. The actuator probe includes a probe head for opening a bottle cap valve member, thereby permitting downward water flow from the bottle. Dual flow paths formed through the actuator probe permit smooth downward water flow through one flow path, substantially without glugging, to an underlying station reservoir simultaneously with upward air flow through the other flow path from the reservoir to the bottle interior. In the preferred form, the valve member is integrally molded as part of the bottle cap and configured to be severed therefrom upon engagement with the probe head. The preferred probe head captures and retains the severed valve member in a position for slide-fit sealing re-engagement with the bottle cap when the bottle is removed from the station.

Abstract: An adapter is disclosed for a can filling machine permitting the machine to be utilized to fill aerosol cans having a "female" type discharge valve. The adapter includes a fill head which is threadably attached to the paint reservoir of the can filling machine permitting the injecting piston of the can filling machine to be received within the working bore of the fill head. A valve engaging member is threadably attached to one end of the fill head and a spring therein biases a ball against a passageway in the bottom of the working bore. The other end of the valve engaging member has a "male" tip formed thereon which is received within the "female" type discharge valve in the aerosol can and depresses a valve body therein. Depression of the valve body within the "female" type discharge valve by the "male" tip of the valve engaging member permits paint within the working bore of the fill head to be injected into the aerosol can.

Abstract: A dispenser refilling system includes a bulk container for refilling a cartridge of a dispenser, so that the cartridge need not be disposed of after a single use. The system preferably includes one or more fill tubes that are movable by lever operation for extension into the chamber of the cartridge when desired. Each fill tube couples to a piston in the cartridge and directs the component to be replenished in the cartridge chamber through a port in the piston. In certain embodiments, the system includes two bulk containers and a dual chamber dispensing cartridge, and structure is provided to prevent inadvertently reversing the position of the cartridge and for insuring placement of the containers in proper receptacles.

Abstract: An improved bottle cap and valve assembly are provided in a bottled water station, wherein the station includes an actuator probe for engaging a bottle cap on an inverted water bottle installed onto the bottled water station. The actuator probe includes a probe head for opening a bottle cap valve member, thereby permitting downward water flow from the bottle. Dual flow paths formed through the actuator probe permit smooth downward water flow through one flow path, substantially without glugging, to an underlying station reservoir simultaneously with upward air flow through the other flow path from the reservoir to the bottle interior. In the preferred form, the valve member is integrally molded as part of the bottle cap and configured to be severed therefrom upon engagement with the probe head. The preferred probe head captures and retains the severed valve member in a position for slide-fit sealing re-engagement with the bottle cap when the bottle is removed from the station.

Abstract: A method is provided for installing a nozzle restrictor assembly in a fuel filler tube. The method comprises the steps of attaching a restrictor plate to an inner surface of the fuel filler tube, coating the restrictor plate and the fuel filler tube, and inserting a closure plate through a first slot formed in the restrictor plate so that the closure plate is positioned to block the opening. A nozzle restrictor assembly is also provided which comprises a restrictor plate sized for insertion into a fuel filler tube and a mechanism for selectively closing an opening formed in the restrictor plate upon withdrawal of a fuel filler nozzle.

Abstract: A filling device for anesthetic vaporizers, with a connection piece which can be connected to a connection opening of an anesthetic reservoir in a gas-tight and liquid-tight manner. Leakage of anesthetic gas or liquid anesthetic can be avoided during the filling especially of low-boiling anesthetics by providing the reservoir 10 with a seal 17, which closes the connection opening 9 at least in a liquid-tight manner and can be opened by a projection 5 which is arranged on the connection piece 2 and extends into the interior space of the connection opening 9, as soon as the connection piece 2 is sealed off from the surroundings against the connection opening 9 by a sealing element 15 in a gas-tight and liquid-tight manner.

Abstract: Apparatus for the automatic fueling of automotive vehicles, comprising a robot which includes a fueling pistol and which is operative, to move the fueling pistol automatically from a rest position to a vehicle fueling location. The invention is characterized in that the fueling pistol (16) includes a rigid, first tubular element (20), which is intended to be moved by the robot (1) towards a receiving plate (21) provided with a hole and forming part of the vehicle fueling location. A flexible second tube (26), is arranged within the first, rigid tube (20) for movement from a first terminal position, in which the outer free end (27) of the second tube (26) is located within the first tube (20), to a second terminal position in which the second tube projects from the first tube. A pipe connector is provided between the hole and the fuel pipe of the vehicle.

Abstract: A combination seal and check valve to be mounted in a filler pipe of a fuel tank to minimize the escape of vapor from the tank when its cap is removed, typically during refueling, comprises an annular body of elastomeric material which includes an internal annular lip for sealing around the outer surface of a fuel nozzle, and an integral check valve portion at the axially inner end thereof. This check valve portion includes at least three gusset members which are of such configuration and proportions that when a fuel nozzle is inserted through the unit, the gusset members are deflected radially outwardly to open a passage through the check valve without being stretched or otherwise distorted by passage of the fuel nozzle therepast.

Abstract: A pneumatic action dispenser for filling bottles with soda and carbon dioxide according to alternate mixing sequences, where each bottle has a normally closed closure valve in its neck, said dispenser being engageable with the neck of the bottle and provided with a pneumatically and coaxially activated mobile body which contains another body mobile with respect to the other, said second mobile body having a mouthpiece engageable with the bottle which is provided with a central opening for a member capable of opening the valvular closure of the bottle and which is in communication with an inlet and/or outlet connector for carbon dioxide and soda. The main pneumatically activated mobile body includes a member for opening the valvular closure of the bottle, the activation of which opens a closure valve within the dispenser between the main and second mobile bodies in the communication line for the fluid feed.

Abstract: A paint valve for use with an automatic roller apparatus comprises a valve body connected at one end to the roller to provide paint thereto and at the other end to a paint reservoir in the handle. A valve stem is mounted within a cavity in a portion projecting outwardly at an angle from the body. The valve stem is designed to engage a fill tube mounted on a paint can. Pushing down on the fill tube forces the stem upwardly opening the valve cavity and paint reservoir tube and closing the cavity to the roller head. A pump shaft creates a suction drawing paint through the fill tube, valve stem and out two holes in the stem into a paint reservoir. When the valve body is removed from the end of the fill tube, the valve closes off the intake and opens the cavity leading to the roller head.

Abstract: A vapor/fuel seal for a fuel tank filler tube. The vapor/fuel seal includes an expansible seal member having inlet and outlet ends. The inlet end is sealingly mountable on the inlet end of the vehicle filler tube. The outlet end is normally closed and yet is expansible to receive the end of a dispensing fuel nozzle therethrough. Intermediate between the inlet and outlet ends of the seal member is an expansible fluid flow body portion which is expansible to receive and yet remain in sealing contact with the periphery of a fuel dispensing nozzle when the fuel nozzle is inserted therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a prefilled single-dose syringe.It comprises a station (12) for supplying the ampoules (2), a station (13) for pregassing the ampoules (2), a station (14) for filling-gassing the ampoules (2), a station (15) for supplying the injector bodies (3), equipped with their needle-holder covering cap (4), a station (16) for assembling the ampoules (2) and the injector bodies (3), a station (19) for final control of the syringe (1), a station (22) for release of the syringes accepted by the final control station, a station (20) for quantitative control of gassing of the syringes, a station (21) for qualitative control of gassing of the syringes.

Abstract: A hand-holdable inflating/deflating device is disclosed which can be used for conveniently effecting inflation or deflation of an associated article. The inflator includes an electric motor which drives a centrifugal impeller, with the motor and impeller carried by a mounting frame. The device further includes a generally cylindrical housing within which the motor and impeller are positioned, whereby operation of the motor rotates the impeller to create axial airflow within the housing. Significantly, the housing of the device comprises a one-piece injection molding, with the housing specifically configured to promote highly efficient assembly with the other components of the device. Further, a detachable, reversibly positionable nozzle is provided which can be fitted to either end of the molded housing, thus facilitating use of the device for either inflation or deflation.

Abstract: A receiving arrangement is disclosed for filling an anaesthetic medium from a supply vessel into the charging chamber of an anaesthetic apparatus. The supply vessel is connectable to the arrangement by means of a coupling piece. The arrangement includes a receiving structure having an input opening for receiving the coupling piece therein and a connecting part disposed adjacent the receiving structure. The connecting part includes channels communicating with the charging chamber for conducting the anaesthetic medium to the latter. A closure piece is slidably mounted in the receiving structure to slide between a first position opposite the ports and a second position whereat the closure piece is displaced away from the ports. A resilient biasing spring biases the closure piece into the first position.

Abstract: A fluid substance is transferred in a shuttle (1) by means of a pressure difference in a tube, between a filling station and an emptying station, the end of the shuttle having an opening (8) covered by a closing member (9) which can be opened resiliently (11) towards the inside of the shuttle (1). The device for filling and/or emptying the shuttle has members for holding the shuttle (1) in place while it is being filled or emptied, and members for opening the closing member (9) and for filling and emptying the shuttle (1), the mutual position of the members for holding the shuttle (1) and the member for opening the closing member (9) at the filling and the emptying station being such or capable of being made such that the end of the opening member pushes through the opening (8) of the shuttle (1) into the shuttle to a distance beyond the closing member (9).

Abstract: A barrier vapor control system includes a seal inside an automobile filler pipe for engaging the fuel delivery conduit of a pump nozzle to prevent the escape of hydrocarbon vapors out of the filler pipe into the atmosphere while the fuel tank is being refilled. A vapor recovery conduit downstream of the seal carries the vapors displaced by filling the fuel tank to a cannister that contains a scrubbing agent. A vacuum accumulator and a vacuum pump draw fresh air and the vapors from the fuel tank through the cannister to remove hydrocarbon vapors from the effluent vapors of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A container washing and filling machine for washing and filling blow moulded containers 1 having an open-ended neck 2 includes only a single head 5 through which both washing and filling liquid is introduced into the container 1 through its open-ended neck 2. The container 1 is held in fluid-tight sealing engagement with the single head 5 by a clamping device 32 and the clamping device and single head 5 are movable together with a container 1 being treated between a washing position in which the container 1 is inverted and a filling position in which the container 1 is erect. Preferably the machine also inlcudes a closure unit 21 to apply a closure to the open-ended neck 2 of a filled container 1.

Abstract: An automatic bottle sealing mechanism is provided for use with an automatic liquid sampling apparatus of the type having a plurality of sample receiving bottles and a movable sample distributing spout for sequentially filling the bottles with liquid samples. The bottle sealing mechanism includes a cap body adapted to be fitted over the mouth of a sample bottle in place of the usual screw cap or other type of closure. The cap body includes an open throat for allowing liquids to be poured into the sample bottle, a movable closure member for opening and closing the cap body throat, and a spring loaded latch mechanism for automatically moving the closure member to a closed position in response to the movement of the sample distributing spout.

Abstract: A dust cap for a fluid coupling includes a generally cylindrical body which is mounted on the coupling and an end wall at one end of the cylindrical body. The end wall is provided with a slit therein for permitting another coupling to be inserted through the end wall and a stress relief opening at each end of the slit. A flexible and resilient flap covers each of the stress relief openings, and a fluid drain port is provided in the cylindrical body.

Abstract: In an apparatus for preserving different kinds of reagents to be selectively delivered for performing different test items in an automatic chemical analyzer, the reagents are contained in respective vessels which are placed on a turntable rotatably arranged in a compartment inside of which is kept at a low temperature, beside each reagent container is movably arranged a plug plate having an elastic plug secured thereto and a movable lever is arranged to engage with any one of the plug plate so as to remove the plug out of an opening of the reagent vessel only when a probe of a delivery device is moved through the opening.

Abstract: A method of discharging material from a rotary furnace is disclosed, which method comprises the steps of feeding the material from a preheater into the rotary furnace under gastight conditions, subjecting the material to heat treatment within the rotary furnace, connecting the inlet port of a container to the discharge opening of the rotary furnace, discharging the material from the rotary furnace while maintaining gastight conditions, and thereafter detaching the container from the rotary furnace.

Abstract: A liquefied gas filling device for dwelling related liquefied gas (LPG) containers is disclosed. The device of the present invention comprises a box like container including an interior wall with the container enclosing a receptacle. The container includes a hinged door with a lock to prevent unauthorized access to the container interior. The receptacle bulkhead is mounted to the interior wall and includes a threaded outlet end with a pair of opposed flats formed thereon removing a portion of the thread. The outlet end snugly engages a complementary opening formed in the interior wall wherein the flats prevent rotation of the receptacle. The outlet end terminates at a shoulder which abuts the interior wall, and a jam nut threadingly engaging the outlet end holds the shoulder in abutment with the interior wall with the receptacle locked against rotation with respect to the interior wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing and transporting ashes includes a scoop member having a hollow body, a forward end defining an ash receiving opening, and a scoop lid mounted to the body to rotate outwardly therefrom for alternating covering and uncovering the opening; and a container member defining an ash storage compartment and including a lid member defining mouth shaped to receive the forward end of the scoop member and a flap mounted to the lid member to rotate into the compartment for alternately covering and uncovering the mouth. The scoop lid includes a hook member and the flap includes a loop member so that the hook member may engage the loop member to form a rotatable link between the scoop lid and flap such that, when the forward end is inserted into the mouth of the container member, the scoop lid and flap rotate to an open position, thereby uncovering the opening mouth to allow ashes in the scoop member to fall into the storage compartment.

Abstract: At a first position, bottles are stored in a box, and the bottles are taken out of the box at the first position and transferred to a second position. If the bottles are capped, all the caps are removed during the above-mentioned uncasing operation so that all the bottles placed at the second position are uncapped. In this manner, an uncasing operation and a cap removing operation take place simultaneously. The present apparatus comprises a holding head unit which makes a reciprocating motion between the first and the second positions. The holding head unit is provided with bottle grippers and cap removers. The cap removers are movable with respect to the bottles for uncapping.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive dispensing system that includes a hand held gun and a molten adhesive source, the gun and the source being selectively connectable one with the other in a novel manner to permit charging and recharging of the gun with molten adhesive from the molten adhesive source. The hand gun includes novel charge valve structure adapted to interconnect with novel feed valve structure mounted on the hot melt adhesive source so as to accomplish transfer of a hot melt adhesive charge in molten form, from the source to the gun storage chamber. The adhesive is pressurized within the gun's storage chamber by a novel pressure device at least partially incorporated within the storage chamber, thereby providing the motive force to cause discharge of molten adhesive from the gun's nozzle in response to manual activation of the gun's trigger.

Abstract: A cover, removably mounted in a recess at one end of a cigarette lighter body, permits access to lighter service points within the recess. The cover includes an integral member formed of a plastics material and having a plate-like body consisting of a first section hinged to a second section by a reduced thickness section of the body. Projections extend from the first section of the body for releasably holding it within the recess. A hollow cylindrical spigot extends from the second section and is secured into the recess by a bayonet-like connection. By lifting the first section out of the recess it can be displaced angularly about its hinged connection to the second section and access can be obtained to the part of the recess covered by the first section. If necessary, the second section can be removed by twisting the plate-like body to open the bayonet-like connection with the lighter body.

Abstract: A closure plug particularly useful in the manufacture of insulated closures such as refrigerator and freezer cabinets. The plug comprises a molded, one-piece resilient plastic body member including a peripheral portion for sealingly engaging the edges of an opening in the closure, a central portion extending inwardly from the peripheral portion and defining an aperture communicating with the opening, first and second relatively flexible flaps extending above the central portion and overhanging the aperture and first and second relatively rigid tabs extending from the central portion between the flaps toward the center of the aperture. The flaps are deformable past the tabs through the aperture of permit the insertion of an insulative foam introducing conduit into the closure. Upon withdrawal of the conduit, the flaps tend to return to their original position outside the aperture but are restrained from passing back through the aperture by the tabs.