Abstract: A toner container includes a container body, a cylindrical portion and a cap. The container body has a toner filling port. The cylindrical portion is provided around the filling port. The cap is detachable and closes an opening of the cylindrical portion. The cap includes: claw parts provided deformably and insertable into the cylindrical portion to be engaged with an edge of the filling port; a link piece connecting tip ends of the claw parts; a disk part having an opening; a closing plate capable of closing the opening of the disk part; and a fixing member which fixes the closing plate to the disk part. The closing plate is fixed to the disk part with the fixing member and the claw parts are engaged with the edge of the filling opening, so that the opening of the cylindrical is closed by the closing plate.

Abstract: A modular manifold system for liquid cooling in information handling system includes first and second horizontal manifolds, and a drip tray. The first horizontal manifold includes a first group of quick-disconnects and a first main water connector. The first main water connector extends away from a first end of the first horizontal manifold. The second horizontal manifold includes a second group of quick-disconnects and a second main water connector. The second main water connector extends away from a second end of the second horizontal manifold. The drip tray is connected to a third surface of the second horizontal manifold, and extends away from the second horizontal manifold in a direction perpendicular to the second surface. The drip tray catches any water leaked from one or more of the first and second quick-disconnects.

Abstract: A beverage carbonator includes a carbonation chamber having a carbonation source inlet, a fluid inlet, a gas outlet, and a carbonation source carrier. The carbonation source carrier is positioned to receive carbonation source deposited into the carbonation chamber through the carbonation source inlet. The carbonation source carrier and fluid inlet arranged to isolate carbonation source carried on the carbonation source carrier from liquid collected in the carbonation chamber through the fluid inlet until a predetermined volume of liquid is admitted into the carbonation chamber.

Abstract: A grease packing tool includes a support member and an alignment member. The support member includes a radially outward section, a radially inward section, and an annular passage. The radially outward section has an inner surface that includes an annular seat for receiving a cage of a bearing assembly. The radially inward section has an outer surface that includes an annular ledge for supporting an inner ring of the bearing assembly. The annular passage is arranged between the radially outward section and the radially inward section and is configured to deliver grease between rolling elements of the bearing assembly. The alignment member includes a projection that has an exterior surface for contacting the inner ring of the bearing assembly to ensure that the cage of the bearing assembly and the inner ring of the bearing assembly are respectively seated in the annular seat and the annular ledge.

Abstract: A system for a soap container including a container assembly and a drawer assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container. The container houses and maintains a sponge member and a soap solution readily available to a user for cleaning of a desired surface. The container includes a reservoir at a top portion. The reservoir has an open top face and is refilled through the top face once the soap solution is depleted. The reservoir is selectively sealed with a tray. A nozzle is attached to the reservoir to dispense the soap solution within. The drawer is removably secured to a slot at a lower portion of the container. The sponge member is removably secured within the drawer, such that when the drawer is opened, the sponge member is underneath of the nozzle, which is actuated to dispense the soap solution onto the sponge member.

Abstract: A developer vessel includes a container that includes a discharge port through which developer is discharged, and a transport portion that rotates to transport the developer toward the discharge port, a first protrusion that protrudes from an outer surface of the container, a second protrusion that protrudes from the outer surface at a position on an opposite side to the first protrusion with a virtual line being interposed between the first and second protrusions, the virtual line passing through a rotational axis of the transport portion and on a plane perpendicular to the rotational axis of the transport portion and being parallel to the discharge port, and an extending portion that is disposed at an outer end of each of the first and second protrusions on the plane and that extends in a direction intersecting with the respective first and second protrusions.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compounding system having automated micro-dosing capability and using exchangeable source containers containing respective drugs, the system comprising an automated capsule-filling machine configured for compounding: an interface configured for receiving of prescription information for particular patients; and a dispensing head containing a solid-form drug; wherein said drug can be dispensed from said dispensing head by said machine such that the drug's active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) alone can be accurately dosed; and wherein the dispensing head is part of a set of multiple dispensing heads configured for compounding with said system.

Abstract: The baster has a bellows for use in providing suction to draw basting liquid into a tapered tube, and compression to eject the liquid out of the tube. A valve at the lower tip of the tube provides resistance to the unwanted outflow of liquid from the tube to greatly reduce or eliminate dripping. Preferably, the valve has the form of a flexible membrane over the lower tip of the tube, with a plurality of slits which cross one another.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cooling chamber, a door that is configured to open and close at least a portion of the cooling chamber, and a dispenser positioned on the door and configured to dispense ice pieces or water through the door when the door is oriented in a closed position. The refrigerator also includes a dispensing button unit configured to control a dispensing start time and a dispensing speed of the ice pieces or water dispensed through the dispenser based on a position of at least a portion of the dispensing button unit that results from movement of the portion of the dispensing button unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the sterile transfer of fluids, be they liquids or gases. It uses a presterilized device comprised of a body having a bore formed through at least a portion of its interior. Contained within the bore is a movable plunger. The body has a first and a second end. The first end contains a face designed to be attached to the upstream component. The second end is connected to a downstream component such as a filter, pipeline, sample bag and the like. The plunger has corresponding first and second ends. The first end of the plunger when it the closed position is in alignment with the face of the body which combined form a steamable surface and a sterile barrier against the environment to the rest of the interior of the body, the plunger and downstream components. The device is attached to an upstream component and the face and the first end of the plunger are steam sterilized in place.

Abstract: An improved dispenser for pastes is disclosed comprising a variable volume paste chamber, a dispenser nozzle communicating with the chamber for dispensing paste, a displaceable element displaced by room pressure, as a result of a reduced pressure in the paste chamber, an actuating member, accessible from outside the container and displaceable from an inactive to an active position, an elastic element, a means for applying a force to the elastic element in such a way as to reduce the volume of the chamber, thereby causing said paste to be dispensed through said dispenser nozzle, when said actuating member is displaced from the inactive to the active position, a kinematism for kinematically connecting the actuating member to the means for applying a force to the elastic element when the actuating member is displaced to its active position, and for allowing the elastic element elastically to return to its base configuration when the actuating member is returned to its inactive position, and a support means for h

Abstract: For basting a substance is sucked into the cylinder and expelled from the cylinder, a removable injecting element is connected with the cylinder and has a front part having an outlet opening, at least the front part of the injecting element connected with the cylinder is inserted into an object and the substance is injected from the cylinder through the injecting element and through an opening in the front part of the injecting element into an interior of the object, and alternatingly the injecting element can be disconnected and removed from the cylinder, and the substance can be expelled from the cylinder through an outlet opening which is wider than the opening in the front part of the injecting element, directly onto an exterior of the object.

Abstract: An improved siphoning device having an elongated hollow body member having a first open tip end with a fluid flow opening and a second open end. A two-way liquid valve is positioned within the first open tip end, and air pump member is removably attached to the second end of the body member. The seal member is movably positioned within the first open tip end. An air vent exhausts hot gases and is an air outlet for pumping air out of the body and creating suction within body. The air vent is preferably positioned proximate the elongated body second open end and has a cross-sectional area substantially less than the fluid flow opening cross-sectional area. The air vent preferably has a diameter in the range from at least one thirty second of an inch to three thirty seconds of and inch. Most preferably the diameter is greater than one thirty second is of an inch and less than three thirty seconds of and inch. Most preferably the diameter is about two thirty seconds of an inch.

Abstract: A baster, comprising a cylinder; a unit for sucking a substance into the cylinder and then expelling it from the cylinder into an object to be cooked; a removable injecting element connectable with the cylinder and having a front part insertable into an object; so that when said injecting element is attached to the cylinder the injecting element can be inserted into an object and the substance can be injected into an interior of the object through the injecting element, and when the injecting element is removed from the cylinder the substance can be expelled directly from the cylinder and placed on an exterior of the object.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling an ampule of a needle-less injector suitable for injecting liquid medication includes an ampule and a fluid holder. The ampule is for containing the fluid, and the fluid holder is for delivering the fluid. The fluid holder also includes a fluid plunger rod. The ampule is coupled to the fluid holder to provide fluid communication between the ampule and the fluid holder. The fluid plunger rod is depressed to load the fluid from the fluid holder into the ampule to fill the ampule. The ampule may further include an ampule plunger rod. After the ampule is loaded with fluid, the ampule plunger rod is depressed to expel bubbles back into the fluid holder from the ampule.

Abstract: A fully automatic apparatus and process for aliquotting liquid samples from a sample container is provided which includes the steps of creating an opening in the sample container, transferring an aliquot of the sample liquid into an aliquot tube, sealing the container and conveying the aliquot tube to a location for conducting the desired tests on the sample aliquot.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing medication and filling an ampule of a needle-less injector suitable for injecting liquid medication includes a reagent holder and a diluent holder. The regent holder is for containing a reagent, and the diluent holder is for containing a diluent. The diluent holder also includes a diluent plunger rod. The reagent holder is coupled to the diluent holder to provide fluid communication between the reagent holder and the diluent holder. The diluent plunger rod is depressed to load the diluent from the diluent holder into the reagent holder to mix with the reagent to produce the liquid medication for filling the ampule. The reagent holder may further include a reagent plunger rod. After the reagent and the diluent are mixed in the reagent holder to produce the liquid medication, the reagent plunger rod is depressed to load the liquid medication back into the diluent holder for filling the ampule.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel toothpaste squeezer comprising a corrugated elastic tube with its two ends connected to a delivery tube and a guide tube respectively, and a base plate composed of a sliding guide and a fender to which the delivery tube is fastened. A sealed toothpaste container is connected to the corrugated elastic tube through the guide tube. A slider is provide at the bottom of the delivery tube which is coupled with a sliding guide installed on the base plate. A toothbrush seat is located at the front end of the slider so as to move the slider and delivery tube to and fro along the sliding guide.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a cold water storage vessel mounted on an interior side of a door of the refrigerator. The vessel has a valve for opening and closing a water outlet thereof. A manually actuable lever mounted on the door is actuable by a user to discharge water. By actuating the lever, a magnetic force causes the valve to open. The magnetic force can be imposed by a first permanent magnet which is caused to approach a second permanent magnet disposed on the valve to repel the second magnet and thereby open the valve. Alternatively, a permanent magnet disposed on the valve can be repelled by a magnetic force of a stationary electromagnet which is energized by actuation of the lever.

Abstract: The siphoning device, with measuring indicators, is used for liquid--liquid separation. The body member has an outlet with an open tip; the outlet can have a peripheral rim with notches proximate the open tip. A two-way liquid valve contoured to approximate the contour of the interior of the outlet, controls liquid flow out of the body and permits flow into the body. A stem portion affixed to the liquid valve extends through and beyond the open tip of the outlet. Pressure on the stem places the valve in an open position and permits liquid to be discharged. An air pump interacts with the body to expel air and draw in the liquids. Generally the air pump is a flexible bulb with a one-way air valve to restrict air flow into the hollow body while permitting air flow out. The hollow body can be in two parts which are removably connected to one another. The travel of the liquid valve within the hollow body is limited by stops.

Abstract: A syringe or cartridge has a displaceable stopper located herein, and an apparatus for filling the syringe or cartridge has a reservoir for holding a flowable filling material and a plunger associated with the reservoir to exert pressure on the flowable material in the reservoir. The plunger includes at least one dispensing port defining a channel through the plunger for connection with the syringe or cartridge to be filled. The apparatus also has a pressurizer for applying pressure to the plunger.

Abstract: This invention provides for a valve assembly to be releasably attached to the spout of a conventional bottle or container that houses a fluid. The valve assembly includes a cap, a shaft, and a shank. The cap is releasable attached to the spout of the bottle and includes a central aperture. The shank is received within the aperture of the cap. The shank has a hollow tubular configuration and receives the shaft. The configuration and design of the valve assembly permits for the shaft to slide freely within the shank from an open position to a closed position. Additionally the top of the shaft includes a plurality of holes which are exposed when the valve assembly is in an open position. The shank covers the holes thereby providing the valve assembly to be in a closed position.

Abstract: The siphoning device, with measuring indicators, is used for liquid-liquid separation. The body member has an outlet with an open tip; the outlet can have a peripheral rim with notches proximate the open tip. A two-way liquid valve contoured to approximate the contour of the interior of the outlet, controls liquid flow out of the body and permits flow into the body. A stem portion affixed to the liquid valve extends through and beyond the open tip of the outlet. Pressure on the stem places the valve in an open position and permits liquid to be discharged. An air pump interacts with the body to expel air and draw in the liquids. Generally the air pump is a flexible bulb with a one-way air valve to restrict air flow into the hollow body while permitting air flow out. The hollow body can be in two parts which are removably connected to one another. The travel of the liquid valve within the hollow body is limited by stops.

Abstract: A link for use between a needleless syringe and a liquid medicine vial may be used equally well with both Luer lock and slip tip syringes. An adapter flange forms both an anchor for a conventional Luer lock and a receiving receptacle for a conventional slip tip syringe. The bottom end of the receiving receptacle is capped with a cylindrical sieve providing multiple fluid flow paths. The vial end of the link is formed with a pocket for collecting fluid when the vial is inverted. Two separate versions are provided, with one having a flip-top cap flush with the top of the medicine vial and the other having a twist-off top extending above the top of the vial. An outer jacket, surrounding the vial top is an optional variation on either version and provides for resealing of multiple dose vials. A valve automatically seals the vial to protect against loss of fluid and contamination of remaining fluid within the vial, in the event that the vial is overturned.

Abstract: A drug reconstitution and administration system includes a container for a concentrated drug or other medicament, a syringe assembly which can be pre-filled with a liquid diluent, and a mixing adapter assembly which facilitates mixing of the medicament with the liquid diluent. The adapter assembly includes inner and outer concentrically arranged, relatively movable sleeves, which together define an expandable mixing chamber within the adapter assembly. The container and pre-filled syringe are respectively fitted to the adapter assembly, with the contents of the container and the contents of the syringe transferred into the internal mixing chamber. A diluted drug mixture is formed in the mixing chamber, and the mixture is transferred into the syringe assembly for subsequent patient administration.

Abstract: A self-venting, self-stopping pouring spout for use when pouring liquid from a supply container into a target container is provided. The pouring spout attaches to the supply container. The pouring spout further has a self-venting conduit through which liquid and air pass between the target container and the supply container. The self-venting conduit has a tubular configuration and includes a spout body which has a flange that seals against the supply container opening. The self-venting conduit further has a travelling tube which lies within the spout body and seals with the flange of the spout body providing a valve for regulating the transfer of fluid and air between the supply container and the target container. The valve is normally biased in a closed position and movable from the closed position to the open position to provide for fluid and air transfer.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method for filling grease guns. The apparatus comprises a top member sealingly and slidable engageable with the interior of a grease container having a generally uniform or non-uniform cross-section. The top member including a socket for sealingly and removably receiving a grease gun body, whereby drawing of grease into the grease gun by rearward movement of a piston in the grease gun body provides suction which causes the top member to inwardly in the grease container and the grease top be forced into the grease gun body.

Abstract: A portable electrically operated compressor system for pressurizing and repressurizing containers with compressed air. The system has two primary positions: A compressor position which has a single compressor motor switching mechanism which both activates the compressor motor and turns it off when the desired pressure level is reached and, designed to mate with the compressor system, a container position having an air inlet valve.

Abstract: A developer replenishing device for replenishing a developing device with a developer, and a developer container for use therewith. The developer container, or toner bottle, has a mouth portion at one end thereof which is smaller in diameter than a hollow cylindrical main body. At the end of the bottle provided with the mouth, a shoulder has the inner periphery thereof partly raised to the edge of the mouth portion to form a raised portion for scooping up a toner. In addition, a part of the inner periphery of the circumferential wall of the bottle which is contiguous with the raised portion is also raised toward the axis of the bottle about which the bottle is rotatable, thereby forming another raised portion. When the bottle is mounted to a bottle holder, which is included in the replenishing device, substantially horizontally with the mouth portion oriented sideways, the bottle is rotated to raise the toner from the bottom of the main body to the mouth portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an enclosure housing a fluid container having a retractable drip tray slidably mounted therein whereas when a cup or glass is pushed against the front of the drip tray, the drip tray retracts into the housing, compressing the V-spring, allowing filling from the fluid container spout. When the cup or glass is removed, the V-spring is relaxed, extending the drip tray outwardly to catch any drips from the fluid container spout.

Abstract: An improved dental hygene center utilizing push button toothpaste dispenser and incorporating a cooperating floss dispenser, automatic paste dispersal on the brush, mouthwash access, counter for replacement of toothpaste and message center.

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: By employing two independent, separate and distinct flow paths which are controllably sequentially opened during use in a single actuation operation, an error-free, spill-free flame and explosion proof liquid delivery/filling system is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, both flow paths are normally maintained in a closed, sealed configuration, requiring an actuation force to controllably, sequentially open the flow paths. In addition, by providing a cooperating, mating liquid transfer assembly, the container on which the liquid delivery/filling system is mounted can be refilled with safety and ease, completely eliminating spillage of the liquid. In this way, a fully integrated, cooperating, liquid flow controlling system is realized. Furthermore, a process for distributing toxic chemicals is disclosed which provides full control over the chemicals being distributed and prevents unwanted spillages, misuse, and mishandling of the chemicals in an unpressurized, gravity fed system.

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: By employing two independent, separate and distinct flow paths which are controllably sequentially opened during use in a single actuation operation, an error-free, spill-free flame and explosion proof liquid delivery/filling system is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, both flow paths are normally maintained in a closed, sealed configuration, requiring an actuation force to controllably, sequentially open the flow paths. In addition, by providing a cooperating, mating liquid transfer assembly, the container on which the liquid delivery/filling system is mounted can be refilled with safety and ease, completely eliminating spillage of the liquid. In this way, a fully integrated, cooperating, liquid flow controlling system is realized.

Abstract: A turret type mooring for a seagoing vessel, such as an oil tanker, is disclosed. The mooring includes a fluid swivel joint which is formed in the bow of the vessel for loading and unloading oil or other fluid to or from the vessel. The mooring is disposed within a watertight compartment and can be accessed for repairs, maintenance and monitoring purposes from within the vessel so that external access beneath the waterline is not required and the mooring can be serviced without taking it or the vessel out of operation.

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 nozzle for a liquid container has first and second nozzle parts. The first nozzle part has a flange for engaging a collar to secure it to a container. A sealing member abuts the flange and includes a first sealing surface rebutting a neck of a container and a second sealing surface. A second nozzle part has an outlet opening and slidably engages the first nozzle part. A spring acts between the first and second nozzle parts to urge them apart. A valve member is secured to the second nozzle part and includes a closure member adapted to abut the second sealing surface under the action of the spring means to close the nozzle. The sealing member thus has a dual function, namely forming a seal with the neck of a container and forming a seal with the closure member.

Abstract: A dispensing unit is adapted to be attached over a dispensing spout or neck of a bottle containing a liquid, such as water, therein. The dispensing unit includes a shroud having an extension adapted to be inserted into a receptacle defined on a standard dispenser stand. A cylindrical passage is defined through the shroud and is sized to receive the spout of the bottle therein. In one embodiment of the invention, a valve member functions to close communications of water from the spout, through the passage and into the receptacle of the dispenser stand when the bottle is inverted and the spout and the extension of the shroud are initially placed within the receptacle. When the bottle is lowered the shroud engages the dispenser to communicate water from the bottle into the receptacle of the dispenser for consumption purposes.

Abstract: Apparatus for the metered removal of a pasty or fluid substance and including a storage container for the pasty or fluid substance and having an interior with a constant internal cross section, an upper end with an outlet nozzle, and a body having an opened lower end, a plunger disposed in the body of the storage container and being upwardly displaceable to exert a feed pressure on the interior of the storage container, and a piston rod for actuating the plunger and having a support foot projecting from below into the storage container and bearing removably on the plunger.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for greasing an article such as a wheel bearing in a common vice including a housing defining an internal grease chamber including a first open end; a dished piston slidably insertable into said chamber, including a threaded aperture; a stem threadably mounted in the piston aperture; and a tapered spool compression application member disposed over the stem for forcing the piston against the grease to cause grease to pass through the piston and into the bearing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for greasing an article such as a wheel bearing in a common vice including a housing defining an internal grease chamber including a first open end; a dished piston slideably insertable into said chamber, including a threaded aperture; a stem threadably mounted in the piston aperture; and a tapered spool compression application member disposed over the stem for forcing the piston against the grease to cause grease to pass through the piston and into the bearing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for greasing an article such as a wheel bearing in a common vice including a housing defining an internal grease chamber including a first open end; a dished piston slideably insertable into said chamber, including a threaded aperture; a stem threadably mounted in the piston aperture; and a tapered spool compression application member disposed over the stem for forcing the piston against the grease to cause grease to pass through the piston and into the bearing.

Abstract: A liquid filling nozzle for filling liquid into a container under pressure. A piston is housed in a cylinder in a reciprocatingly movable manner, and one end of a hollow shaft is attached to the piston. Liquid flows into the cylinder from a tank through a check valve. Then a container comes into contact with a holding means attached at the bottom end of the shaft. The container raises the shaft to pressurize the liquid in the cylinder, thereby a check valve provided at the bottom portion of the shaft opens to discharge the pressurized liquid into the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for greasing an article such as a wheel bearing in a common vice including a housing defining an internal grease chamber including a first open end; a dished piston slideably insertable into said chamber, including a threaded aperture; a stem threadably mounted in the piston aperture; and a tapered spool compression application member disposed over the stem for forcing the piston against the grease to cause grease to pass through the piston and into the bearing.