Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a liquid dispenser for a refrigerator. According to some embodiments, the liquid dispenser includes a liquid discharge unit including a nozzle through which liquid received in the liquid dispenser is discharged, and a lever that opens and closes the nozzle based on whether the lever is pressed or not. A liquid receiving unit receives the liquid discharged from the liquid discharge unit, and a support unit allows the liquid receiving unit to be positioned to press the lever based on the weight of liquid in the liquid receiving unit. A damper may be used to stably seat the receiving unit and reduce or eliminate noise generated when liquid flows to the liquid receiving unit.

Abstract: A hopper valve for transferring particles from a supply container to a hopper, the hopper valve comprising a valve body coupled to the supply container, a fill tube moveably coupled to the valve body, and a foot member moveably coupled to the fill tube and configured to engage the hopper.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing vending system that includes a closed, integrated system of bottles and dispensing machines. The bottles used with the instant dispensing system are designed to minimize the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other harmful micro organisms. The vending system may be used to dispense water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water with nutrients, and/or antioxidants, into containers such as rugged bottles capable of being reused many times. The bottles are designed to be refilled by the dispensing machines, and therefore are tampered resistant. The bottles are made of an antimicrobial plastic and their contents are stored under pressure to discourage bacterial and organic growth inside the bottle.

Abstract: A system is provided for dispensing liquid coloring agent to concrete delivery vehicles. The invention includes (a) a plurality of bulk tanks, (b) a weighing vessel connected in fluid tight communication with each bulk tank, and (c) a fill line connecting each weighing vessel to the loading zone. Preferably, the weighing vessel has a capacity between about 40 and about 80 gallons and comprises one or more load cells which communicate to a PLC.

Abstract: A container filling apparatus for topping off receiving containers that are partially filled with an initial amount of a solution of a concentrate and a diluent includes a dispenser for discharging additional concentrate into the receiving container, the dispenser being connected to a source of the concentrate. A controller is connected to the concentrate dispenser, the controller being programmed to determine the amount of the solution initially in the partially filled receiving container, and to discharge concentrate into the receiving container in an amount sufficient to provide a desired concentration of solution for a full receiving container of the solution.

Abstract: In a supply system which includes an ink container for reserving a predetermined amount of ink to be supplied to a printing head and which is configured such that ink is intermittently supplied to the container from an ink tank, there is provided a structure that fundamentally eliminates waste of ink associated with an operation of charging the container to apply a required negative pressure to the head. An ink containing body in which a negative pressure can be generated because of its elasticity is provided in the container. After the ink containing body is expanded to introduce ink into the same by depressurizing the interior of the container, the interior of the container is pressurized to contract the ink containing body, thereby returning a predetermined amount of ink to the tank. A negative pressure is thus generated in equilibrium with an ink meniscus holding ability of the head.

Abstract: A system for providing a constant supply of chilled fluid that includes a refrigerator cabinet having a refrigerated food storage area and a door. A serving vessel is removably located within the refrigerated food storage area. Fluid stored in the serving vessel is chilled while the serving vessel is in the refrigerated food storage area. The serving vessel also permits the fluid to be conveniently transported outside the refrigerated food storage area. A fluid supply system provides the fluid to the serving vessel via a dispenser located in the food storage area in response to outputs from devices that sense whether the door is closed, whether the serving vessel is at a specific location in the food storage area, and whether the amount of fluid is below a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A two-stage auger system for filling a valve bag with a particulate material, such as dry powdered or granular material, from a hopper through a valved opening in the bag. The auger system includes a first hollow shaft carrying flights dimensioned and pitched for low speed movement of the particulate material out of the hopper and a second shaft extending through and protruding from the first shaft carrying flights on its protruding portion dimensioned and pitched for higher speed movement of the particulate material from the first mentioned flights. A filling tube is provided to cooperate with the second shaft for higher speed discharge of the particulate material through the filling tube into the bag through the valved opening. Bearings are provided to rotationally seat the second shaft member within the first shaft member on opposite ends of the first shaft member so that the second shaft member can rotate within the first shaft member.

Abstract: A hopper assembly has an upwardly facing mouth for receiving granular or powder materials, and structured and arranged for preventing or reducing the escape of material from the hopper. The assembly includes at least one resiliently flexible baffle extending obliquely downwards from a substantially fixed, generally horizontally extending top edge portion to a free edge portion. Another member may be provided having an edge portion in the vicinity of and extending substantially parallel to the free edge portion of the baffle. The baffle is arranged with respect to the other member such that if material to be received by the hopper assembly falls onto the baffle, the weight of the material tends to cause the baffle to deflect away from the other member, permitting the material to fall between the baffle and the other member. Being resilient, the baffle returns or tends to return to its original position.

Abstract: A beverage distributor, particularly for use in an aircraft and comprising a storage receptacle (1), a pump (11) provided with the dosing chamber (11b) and a moveable member (12), an actuator for the moveable member, a withdrawal conduit (13) connected to the dosing chamber (11b) and the bottom of the receptacle, and a liquid distribution conduit (16); two unidirectional valves (14, 17), at pressure thresholds Po and Pi, interposed respectively in the withdrawal conduit (13) and the distribution conduit (16), a first communication line (18a, 18b) between the interior and exterior of the receptacle (1), associated with a closure (12c) for closing the first communication line in the top position of the moveable member (12) and permitting introduction of free air into the receptacle in the other positions of this member, and a second communication line (36, 37) between the interior and the exterior of the receptacle, and provided with a unidirectional valve (36) of a pressure threshold Pc, such that Ph<Pc<

Abstract: An arrangement for conveyance of waste water or liquid by vacuum operation, including a vertically movable container in which the waste water is collected. By causing the weight of the liquid to surmount a spring force and a force originating from the vacuum in the pipeline system an inlet for the waste water is opened. The waste water present in the container is then drawn into the conduit system by means of the vacuum present therein.