Abstract: Providing a viscous material feed apparatus and a viscous material feed method capable of further reducing a viscous material remaining in a container, e.g., a bag, housing the viscous material. A viscous material feed apparatus according to the present invention includes: a container (10) configured to include a bag body (11) with a housing space configured to house a viscous material and a spout (20) with a passage configured to deliver the viscous material in the housing space to outside; a squeeze portion (30) configured to squeeze the bag body toward the spout and move the viscous material in the housing space toward the spout; and a nozzle (40) having a hollow shape, the nozzle being configured to be freely inserted into the passage of the spout and withdrawn from the spout, the nozzle being configured to deliver the viscous material collected at the spout to outside.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a nozzle assembly for dispensing fuel into an inlet of a container comprising a body, a spout and a vapor collection sleeve fitted over the spout and compressing when the spout is inserted into the inlet of a container. An interlock mechanism prevents operation of the nozzle assembly unless the sleeve is at least partially compressed by insertion of the spout into the container inlet. The interlock mechanism includes structure to prevent the interlock mechanism from moving from the engaged position to the disengaged position in the event of a failure of the interlock mechanism whereby the nozzle assembly cannot dispense fuel regardless of whether the spout is engaged with the inlet of the container or not. An interlock actuator is mounted for movement within the body and coupled to the sleeve, while a lost motion mechanism limits movement of the interlock actuator into the body.

Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.

Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.

Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device which enables nozzles to be changed without changing the pressure conditions in the container or device associated therewith. According to the invention a connector piece support (2) is fixed to a pressurised container (1) wherein a medium (20) is guided into said container through a nozzle (8) by means of a lance (7). Said connector piece is connected to a sealing housing (5) by means of a locking device (3) in order to receive the lance (7). Sealing rings (13a, 13b, 13c) are arranged in the sealing housing (5) thereby ensuring pressure-tightness in relation to the container (1) and the surrounding area when the lance (7) is inserted into the sealing housing (5).

Abstract: A container for use in a closed application system includes a valve mounted to a discharge opening of the container and rotatable with the container for controlling the discharge of material from the container. The valve includes an element for engaging corresponding structure in a receptacle for receiving the contents of the container. The element engages and locks the valve in the receptacle when the valve is opened and the contents are being discharged from the container into the receptacle. The valve element and the corresponding structure on the receptacle cooperate so that the container can only be received in and removed from the receptacle when the valve is closed. In this manner, the contents in the container can be discharged only when the container is received within the receptacle and the container is rotated in a direction to open the valve.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system for aspirating liquid from a bottle and conveying the liquid to an analytical instrument while allowing ambient air or gas to enter the bottle to replace the aspirated liquid. The bottle opening is sealed by a valve. A tube extends from the valve to the liquid within the bottle. A coupling component is removably connected to the analytical instrument and to the valve for operatively connecting the instrument to the tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved toothpaste dispensing apparatus which includes a housing having a grasping assembly for holding the toothpaste container, a guide and brace assembly for supporting the toothpaste container and a nozzle assembly including a capping mechanism for dispensing the toothpaste. A drive assembly is mounted within the housing and drives a carriage assembly for squeezing the toothpaste container. A control system is also included for activating the drive assembly and for automatic reversal of the drive assembly.

Abstract: The easy pour spout described herein is designed to facilitate the pouring of a fluid from its container, such as oil for the engine, power steering and transmission of an automobile as well as radiator antifreeze, without the use of a funnel. The spout is designed as a totally self-contained unit that facilitates fast delivery into the desired part of the automobile without spilling. This spout is screwed onto the individual fluid container and after the spout and container are positioned for delivery, the delivery is actuated by a downward thrust on the container and spout.

Abstract: A feeding system for connecting a humidifier to a reservoir comprising, a first elongated conduit for feeding water from the reservoir to the humidifier, a second elongated conduit alongside the first conduit for passing air from the humidifier to the reservoir, with an upper end of the first and second conduits being connected in fluid communication to the reservoir. The conduits are connected to the humidifier with a lower end of the first and second conduits located inside the humidifier, and with the lower end of the first conduit being located adjacent the lower end of the second conduit.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly has been devised for the transfer of flowable materials from one container to another and is characterized in particular by the construction of a dispenser spout which is adapted to be releasably secured to a tubular extension projecting from the access opening of the supply container. The spout is comprised of an end closure having an open support adapted to be releasably inserted into the tubular extension such that the closure is spaced from the end of the tubular extension and the open support permits the passage of materials from the supply container. A movable sleeve in telescoping relation to the tubular extension is normally urged in a direction closing the passage formed by the open support outwardly of the tubular extension.