Abstract: A valved medication container for facilitating needleless transfer of medication from the container to a patient. Four embodiments of valve members are disclosed. The first embodiment employs a slidable actuator which is engaged by the nose portion of a syringe and deflected into the container through a slit elastomeric membrane. A second embodiment employs a duckbill which the nose of the syringe biases to an open position. The third embodiment uses axially opposed flapper valves which the nose of the syringe pushes open. The fourth embodiment employs a slidable actuator with a T-shaped passageway which is moved to the open position by the syringe. A vent having a one-way valve for influx of air is provided for larger containers.

Abstract: A hollow tube attachable 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. The end cap includes a first portion inserted into the tube, while a second portion remains exterior thereto. A slide valve on the exterior of the tube is biased into a closed position, precluding fluid transfer until the discharge opening is inside a receiving vessel. An air vent passageway in the form of an air vent recess in the outer surface of the first portion of the end cap communicates between the interior of the container and the exterior of the fluid conduit. When the receiving vessel is filled, fluid in the receiving vessel closes entry to the air vent passageway, terminating air flow into the container and stopping fluid flow through the conduit. Capillary sections of reduced cross-sectional area relative that of the air vent passageway are located at either end of the air vent recess.

Abstract: A system for delivery of volatile liquid drugs as supplied to a patient by an anaesthetic vaporizer comprises a supply container (2) and a vaporizer (32) which includes a sump. Each of the supply container and the vaporizer is provided with a valve assembly (6, 34) which, when closed, prevent passage of fluid from the supply container into the sump. The supply container and the sump are connected to one another by means of a bayonet connection, which is made when indexing elements on the containers correspond. The valve assemblies in the containers are opened when the containers are connected to one another by means of an insert (40) located within an inlet conduit (10) linking the two containers.The inlet conduit (10) is rotatable between lowered and raised positions, to open a valve (37) by which flow of fluid into and out of a reservoir for fluid in the sump can be controlled.

Abstract: A reagent feeder which can to be used in both a finger-push system and a slide system by only attaching and detaching a simple auxiliary component to and from a case body depending on the state of operation or a preference of the operator. The feeder includes a case body, a sphere discharge port and a discharge device, so as to discharge a sphere one by one by pushing down the discharge device. The discharge device is provided with an operation lever which extends out of the case body and can be pushed down by a finger. A slide cover surrounding an outer periphery of the case body is attached to the case body in such a way that it can be moved freely in a vertical direction and can be detached from the case body. The slide cover is engaged with the operation lever of the discharge device so that it can be moved integrally with the discharge device.

Abstract: A device for the loading of bottled fluid with no spillage consists of a valve body and a base plate coupled to the valve body in a vertically slidable manner. The valve body consists of a body, an integrated cap handle, a bottle seal and a pair of hinge brackets. The base plate consists of a body, a set of bottle stabilization posts and a pair of hinge brackets which, being coupled to the valve body through a pair of clamp levers, converts the sliding movements between the base plate and the valve body into rotations of the clamp levers to permit or prohibit the flow of fluid from the bottle regardless of its orientation while simultaneously unlocking or locking the device onto the bottle.

Abstract: Waterbed mattress having a drain valve which is opened and closed by the insertion and removal of a hose connector to control the passage of water from the mattress. The valve is located in the bottom wall of the mattress above an opening in the deck of the supporting frame, and a hose is readily connected to the valve through this opening.

Abstract: A hollow tube attachable 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. The end cap includes a first portion inserted into the tube, while a second portion remains exterior thereto. A slide valve on the exterior of the tube is biased into a closed position, precluding fluid transfer until the discharge opening is inside a receiving vessel. An air vent passageway in the form of an air vent recess in the outer surface of the first portion of the end cap communicates between the interior of the container and the exterior of the fluid conduit. When the receiving vessel is filled, fluid in the receiving vessel closes entry to the air vent passageway, terminating air flow into the container and stopping fluid flow through the conduit. Capillary sections of reduced cross-sectional area relative that of the air vent passageway are located at either end of the air vent recess.

Abstract: The storage tank for providing liquids to a unit further processing these liquids comprises in its bottom area a plug-in connection for a drawing unit, and in the area of this elastically designed plug-in connection, a pivot bearing is placed offset to the centroidal axis of the storage tank and relative to the centroidal axis, an elastic block with an evaluating element is placed relative to the pivot bearing.

Abstract: A hinged nozzle incorporates a valve for permitting or stopping the flow of a liquid wherein the valve is responsive to the movement of a portion of the nozzle. The nozzle includes a spring which provides a motivating force for rotating the portion of the nozzle to a position which closes the valve and thus stops the flow of liquid.

Abstract: A pour spout for pouring a fluid, such as fuel, by gravity from a container to a tank. The spout includes a conduit having one end connected to the fuel container and having a second end to be positioned within the neck of the tank. A sleeve is mounted for sliding movement within the conduit and the outer end of the sleeve carries a closure which closes off the discharge end of the conduit. A seal is incorporated to prevent the entry of foreign particulate material into the sliding interface formed between the conduit and sleeve. The seal is provided by an annular skirt which overlaps with an annular flange together with an annular jacket of resilient foam material surrounding the sleeve and conduit at the location of the sliding interface.

Abstract: Multi-variable regulator having at least four mechanical ports having a linear transfer function between at least two of the ports. The multi-variable regulator has a body which is movable in three dimensions. Joint structure connect the body to the ports at three different points on the body. A pneumatic converter controls the position of the body.

Abstract: A tap head for keg fittings having an actuating lever pivotally mounted on a housing and connected to a slide movable in the housing and detent members positively engaging in one another to lock the actuating lever and with one of the detent members directly biased toward the stop position and in which the detent members are formed of plastic and are made up of an elastically self-biasing tongue cooperating with a detent edge with one of the tongue and detent edge formed integrally on the housing and the other of the tongue and detent edge integrally formed on the actuating lever and with connections for gas and liquid connectable via the slide with corresponding passages in the keg fittings.

Abstract: A dispenser for use in dispensing a semi-solid material such as a paste, gel, ointment or the like, from a deformable tube, a particular application being for the dispensing of toothpaste. The product tube is screwed to the dispenser via the threaded throat and bears on one of two non-return valves to create an airtight seal. The tube is squeezed to prime the dispenser and fill the cavity. When a plunger assembly is pressed inward against a spring, product is displaced through the non-return valves and a dispensing nozzle. On release of plunger, the spring returns plunger to its original position and by vacuum action displaces an equivalent amount of product from the tube to replenish product in the dispenser cavity. The dispenser preferably has side flanges and projecting pins for the storage of toothbrushes.

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: An elongated track assembly is provided for disposition outwardly of and paralleling one pair of corresponding ends of a row of tubes and the track assembly includes a support mounted therefrom for movement along the track assembly. An elongated and longitudinally projectable and retractable pilot member is mounted from the support as well as elongated and longitudinally projectable and retractable tool which parallels the pilot member. Power structure is provided operative to power project and power retract the tool relative to the support and manually operable structure is provided for manually projecting and retracting the pilot member relative to the support.

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 system for supplying liquid in large bottles from a point where they are filled to a dispenser having a reservoir for receiving the liquid. The bottles each have a neck which carries a cap unit for closing the spout thereof. Each cap unit has an outlet valve that is normally closed. The reservoir has means for supporting another normally closed inlet valve in a neck-receiving socket. When the neck is slipped into the socket the outlet valve of the cap unit is opened and substantially simultaneously the inlet valve for the reservoir is opened thus allowing flow of water from the bottle into the reservoir. When the bottle is removed from the reservoir as the cap unit is withdrawn from the neck-receiving socket, the outlet valve in the bottle neck cap unit is positively closed and the inlet valve of the reservoir automatically closes.

Abstract: A container for supplying toner to a receiving apparatus of a copier or printer includes a containing portion having an opening in its bottom. A cover for the opening is slidable between positions covering and uncovering the opening. The cover includes a hinge permitting rotating a major portion of the cover to an unprotruding position when the cover is not covering the opening.

Abstract: A toner cartridge comprising a toner container body having an opening and a mouth ring member provided at the opening. The mouth ring member has a bonding and non-bonding region where the sealing film is attached at the bonding region. A lid is supported under the sealing film by the non-bonding region in such a manner that when the sealing film is peeled off, the lid slides and allows the toner to dispense into the toner box.

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: A unitary mounting bracket for a gas-pressurized canister. The canister includes a paste to be dispensed onto an elongated object, and at its top end includes an elongated nipple actuator extending along the longitudinal axis of the canister. Movement of the actuator causes the paste to be dispensed from the tip of the actuator. The bracket has an elongated base which extends along a first longitudinal axis and has a spring portion and a pair of arms to support the canister along a second longitudinal axis parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The bracket also has a ring portion connected by a flexible arm to the base at a point below the arms. The ring portion defines an aperture which is disposed along the second longitudinal axis and the nipple actuator extends through the aperture when the canister is positioned in the base.

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: The device (102) is intended to inject a gas under pressure into an aerosol receptacle (100) through a pump or spray head crimped onto said receptacle. The purpose of the gas is to prevent air from penetrating into the aerosol receptacle as the liquid contained therein is sprayed out. The device is actuated by the pressure of the filling gas and it includes a damping system for ensuring uniform operation.

Abstract: An oil nozzle allows for oil to be poured into an engine without the spillage and waste commonly accompanying oil pouring from conventional threaded containers. By use of the tightening member a threaded oil container is attached to the oil nozzle in its closed position and positioned on top of an oil receiving port of an engine. The oil container is pushed downward which opens the oil nozzle and allows oil flow from the container into the oil port. After a desired amount of oil has been dispensed, downward pressure is applied to the shut-off handle which seals the nozzle in its closed position.

Abstract: A tank drain apparatus comprising an annular seal member (56) mounted on a tube (55) in turn mounted on a transparent drain hose (72), a sleeve (67) connecting tube (55) and hose (72) together, a portable ground stand assembly (15), and a unique leverage mechanism (10) operatively connecting sleeve (67) and stand (15) together, so that seal member (56) can be elevated to or lowered from the tank. A blade (61) in seal member (56) engages a drain valve while indicia (80, 83) on sleeve (67) indicates egree of angular rotation for tube (55) as against sleeve (67) to show the valve is opened or closed. Linkage mechanism (10) is adjustable in terms of its position on stand assembly (15). Also, the effort arm (36) of mechanism (10) can be locked in place by a clamping screw (52)-and-rod (53) arrangement mounted below the pivot point on the stand (15) for effort arm (36), to maintain seal member (56) in its elevated position against the tank's drain outlet.

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.

Abstract: System for loading toner into a laser copier or other machine. The toner is packaged in a cartridge having a discharge opening closed by a displaceable diaphragm. A filler neck is mounted on the machine in fluid communication with the toner hopper for receiving the cartridge, and a pin within the filler neck engages the diaphragm to dislodge the same from the discharge opening when the cartridge is inserted into the neck.

Abstract: A system for handling hygroscopic metal halide pellets serving as fill material in high pressure metal halide lamps. The pellets are loaded into stoppered transport vials at their place of manufacture. At the place of utilization, the stoppered end of the vial is inserted into a self-sealing opening in a reservoir through which dry gas is flushed to remove any contaminants. The vial is then unstoppered without removing it from the opening and its contents spill out into the reservoir. A transfer device accommodating a set number of pellets is brought into conjunction with an outlet opening, the device is filled, and the pellets transported to their destination through a channel filled with dry gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filling system for a secondary battery. A stopper is inserted in the battery and has a liquid channel passing through it, the passage being closable by means of an inlet valve controlled by the level of the liquid in the battery. The stopper cooperates with a filling nozzle which is connected to a storage container for the filling liquid. The nozzle is movable relatively to the stopper and may be inserted through a closable filling opening of the stopper. The nozzle is provided with an outlet opening associated with an outlet valve which cooperates with and is operated by an opening element carried by the stopper when the nozzle is inserted into the stopper.

Abstract: A container and dispenser for dry particulated chemicals, such as agricultural pesticides, in which the container has two walls forming a corner at one end of the container, and an opening in the corner for discharging the chemical in the container therefrom. A removable closure seals the opening while the container is being shipped and stored and a retractable closure is disposed within the container for closing the opening when the closure has been removed in preparation for discharging the chemical into the dispensers. The dispenser is so constructed and designed that it holds the container in the position where the opening is at the bottom for discharging the contents from the container, and a projection is provided on the dispenser for retracting the closure disposed in the container when the container is placed in the dispenser. A spring may be provided for urging the closure in the container to its closed position so that the container is automatically closed when it is removed from the dispenser.

Abstract: A reservoir-type pump structure for liquid and viscous materials, particularly lubricating materials such as lubricating oils and greases, in which the reservoir is formed as an independent unit readily detachable from the pump structure or attached thereto, whereby the pump may be readily supplied with lubricating materials by interchanging reservoirs, eliminating the need for refilling the reservoir at the location of use.

Abstract: A quick-release coupling suitable for refueling racing cars and the like which avoids jamming of the coupling parts during rapid disconnection in a condition of misalignment between the coupling parts. A housing connected with a fuel receptacle includes an open passage in which is positioned a valve seat. A plunger is resiliently biased against the downstream side of the valve seat to close it. A hollow probe connected to a fuel supply, such as a dump can, includes a nose connected to the probe by a stem. A sliding sleeve surrounding the probe is resiliently biased into sealing contact with the nose to prevent fluid flow outwardly of the nose. During coupling, the probe is inserted into the passage so that the nose contacts the plunger to unseat it from the valve seat while at the same time bringing an outer surface of the sleeve into sealing relation against the upstream side of the valve seat.