Abstract: The present invention provides a quick-injection grease filling device, which features including an oil cup, a detachable guide seat, a screw, a piston, an oppression part and a rotating drive part. The piston is held inside the oil tank, capable of moving upward and downward. The piston has an oppression surface and a bearing placement surface. The detachable guide seat includes a combination part and a screw hole, and the combination part is attached to the cup mouth through a detachable assembly unit. The inner end of the screw extends into the oil cup, and the outward extending end extends out of the cup mouth. The rotation driving part is arranged on the outward extending end. The oppression part can move forward and backward along with the screw. The oppression part is used to press against the bearing.

Abstract: In an aspect, an aircraft fueling apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a container comprising a fuel tank configured to store liquified gas fuel. The apparatus may also include a translocation device configured to carry the at least a container. An orientation guidance track may also be included in the apparatus. The orientation guidance track may be configured to direct a movement of the translocation device to a first position.

Abstract: A quick-injection grease filling device includes an oil cup, a detachable guide seat, a screw, a piston, an oppression part and a rotating drive part. The piston is held inside the oil tank, capable of moving upward and downward. The piston has an oppression surface and a bearing placement surface. The detachable guide seat includes a screw hole and a combination part which is attached to the cup mouth through a detachable assembly unit. The screw is screwed into the screw hole of the detachable guide seat to move forward and backward. The inner end of the screw extends into the oil cup, and the outward extending end extends out of the cup mouth. The rotation driving part is arranged on the outward extending end. The oppression part can move forward and backward along with the screw. The oppression part is used to press against the bearing.

Abstract: A liquid supplying system includes a tank, a first tubular portion, a second tubular portion, a sleeve portion, and a liquid bottle. The first and second tubular portions have inner ends positioned inside a storage chamber of the tank, and outer ends positioned outside of the storage chamber. The first and second tubular portions are positioned inside the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion includes a first screw portion and a first engagement portion. The liquid bottle includes an outer sleeve connectable to the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion includes a second screw portion threadingly engageable with the first screw portion, and a second engagement portion engageable with the first engagement portion. The first engagement portion can guide the second engagement portion to move in a direction parallel to a center axis of the sleeve portion during connection of the outer sleeve to the sleeve portion.

Abstract: A container filling machine is provided having one or more filling units. The filling units have a valve actuator assembly having a first end moveably connected to the filling machine to effect both lateral movement and reciprocating longitudinal movement; and a valve connected to a second end of the valve actuator assembly, such that longitudinal movement of the valve actuator assembly actuates the valve to open and fill a container. The filling machine has alternating filling units each comprising a different valve dedicated for a particular variety of container. A method is also taught for filling one or more types of containers with a liquid.

Abstract: A chemical dispensing assembly having injector assemblies that combine a solvent stream with a concentrate stream within a Venturi injector assembly to produce a chemical solution outlet stream. Each injector assembly has an interchangeable metering assembly that limits the flow of concentrate into the Venturi injector assembly to change the resulting concentration of the concentrate within the solution outlet stream. The chemical dispensing assembly also has a keyed connector system that prevents the connection of the wrong concentrate container to the wrong injector assembly.

Abstract: A fueling data collection unit associated with a fuel transfer apparatus and for use with a system for managing fueling transactions of a fleet operator using fuel transfer apparatuses at one or more locations includes a fueling data interface module and a temperature compensation module. The temperature compensation module compensates for a volume variance of the fuel as a result of temperature variance from the standard temperature data to determine a volume correction factor at the measured fuel temperature, while the temperature compensation module uses the measured fuel temperature to determine a compensated, more accurate volume and/or mass of fuel dispensed through the fuel meter. In this way, the fuel data collection unit can accurately measure the volume and/or mass of fuel being delivered. This allows the provider and the recipient to more accurately sell/buy what was actually delivered and can avoid over-filling a fueling order.

Abstract: A fuel intake assembly may include a main tube (24, 56, 98, 122) defining a fuel channel (25, 57, 99) at least one flapper (30, 94, 126, 166) pivotally secured within the main tube (24, 56, 98, 122), and a selective nozzle inhibitor (160) proximate the at least one flapper (30, 94, 126, 166). The least one flapper closes the fuel channel (25, 57, 99) in a closed position. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) allows a first nozzle having a first diameter to move the at least one flapper into an open position. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) allows a second nozzle having a second diameter to move the at least one-flapper into the open position, wherein the second diameter is greater than the first diameter. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) prevents a third nozzle having a third diameter to open the at least one flapper, wherein the third diameter is less than the first diameter.

Abstract: A cap-free closeable neck end for a filler neck of a tank of a motor vehicle, the cap-free closeable neck including an upper entry space forming an insertion region for a fuel nozzle and being surrounded by a side wall, a lower sealing flap arranged in the upper entry space and a closing mechanism arranged above the lower sealing flap. The closing mechanism includes an upper filling opening and an upper cover, which in a closed state at least partially covers the upper filling opening and being embodied in such a manner that the upper cover is displaced by inserting an outlet pipe of a fuel nozzle into the upper entry space for releasing the upper filling opening so as to allow for the insertion of the outlet pipe through the upper filling opening and the lower sealing flap.

Abstract: In a tire inflating station for inflating a tubeless tire arranged on a rim with a pressurized gas, arranged on a stand are a conveyor for receiving and conveying a wheel consisting of a wheel rim and a tire mounted on the wheel rim, and an inflation device above the conveyor and having an inflation opening which can be connected to a gas supply. The lower side of the inflation device has a carrier plate that is mounted to move backwards and forwards along an axis between at least two positions in a straight-line mechanism. There are inflation rings attached in tandem in a gas-tight manner to the lower side of a carrier plate. Inside the inflation rings, the carrier plate has a respective continuous opening. In each of the different working positions of the carrier plate, another of the continuous openings is connected to the inflation opening of the inflation device, which inflation opening is arranged on the upper side of the carrier plate.

Abstract: System for filling a tank comprising a fill pipe and a pipe head comprising an inlet valve and a moveable stopper in the head under the valve, characterized in that the valve comprises a peripheral part and a central part and in that only the peripheral part is coupled to the stopper and capable of causing the opening and/or unlocking of the latter under the pressure of a large-diameter fill nozzle, the central part being moveable with respect to this peripheral part so as to be able to swing under the action of a smaller-diameter fill nozzle, without acting on the stopper, while being connected to this same peripheral part so as to be entrained and swung with it under the pressure of a large-diameter fill nozzle.

Abstract: An apparatus for fueling a fuel-cell-powered device having a profile and a fuel inlet. The apparatus comprises at least one fuel port having an outlet and at least one adaptor associated with the fuel port. The adaptor is configured to receive the fuel-cell-powered device. Means for releasably and sealingly engaging the fuel inlet of the fuel-cell-powered device to the outlet of the fuel port are also provided. The outlet of the fuel port is operative to dispense fuel when it is in sealed engagement with the fuel inlet of the fuel-cell-powered device.

Abstract: A nozzle inhibitor is included in a fuel tank filler neck closure assembly. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.

Abstract: A nozzle inhibitor is included in a fuel tank filler neck closure assembly. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.

Abstract: A filler neck an actuation ring (16) having a slot (18) and an entrance portion which is conically narrowed towards the tank, the most narrow cross-section of the entrance portion being smaller than the diameter of a diesel-nozzle and larger than that of an otto-nozzle the actuation ring (16) has an actuation portion at the end facing the tank at least on one side of the slot a closing mechanism is associated with the end of the actuation ring facing the tank and designed such that in closing position thereof it stops the otto nozzle inserted into the actuation ring and the actuation portion of the actuation ring engages the closing mechanism, whereby the closing mechanism is moved from the closing position into an opened position by the actuation portion if the actuation ring is radially expanded by the diesel-nozzle inserted into the actuation ring.

Abstract: In a tire inflating station for inflating a tubeless tire arranged on a rim with a pressurized gas, arranged on a stand are a conveyor for receiving and conveying a wheel consisting of a wheel rim and a tire mounted on the wheel rim, and an inflation device above the conveyor and having an inflation opening which can be connected to a gas supply. The lower side of the inflation device has a carrier plate that is mounted to move backwards and forwards along an axis between at least two positions in a straight-line mechanism. There are inflation rings attached in tandem in a gas-tight manner to the lower side of a carrier plate. Inside the inflation rings, the carrier plate has a respective continuous opening. In each of the different working positions of the carrier plate, another of the continuous openings is connected to the inflation opening of the inflation device, which inflation opening is arranged on the upper side of the carrier plate.

Abstract: The drum cap venting device generally includes a venting cap assembly. The venting cap assembly can include a venting cap and a venting key. The venting cap generally includes a main body portion, a valve portion and a ring portion. The venting key generally includes a key body portion and a venting tube. The venting key is rotatably engageable with the valve portion of the venting cap such that rotation of the key provides a passageway of continuous fluid communication from the drum, through conduits in the venting cap, and out the venting tube of the venting key. As a result, any release or evacuation of pressurized gasses from the drum is directed away from the user to a safe area or device.

Abstract: A device for preventing the introduction of a first conduit into a second conduit includes an insert (3) to be mounted to the second conduit (1). The insert (3) includes a blocking portion (6) sized to block entry of the first conduit (2) into the second conduit (1). The insert (3) is mounted to the second conduit (1) so as not to interfere with flow of a substance from a third conduit (4) into the second conduit (1). The insert (3) may be retractable and biased towards a position where the blocking portion (6) extends from the second conduit (1). A substance deflector (12) may be provided to impede flow of a substance from the first conduit (2) into the second conduit (1). The insert (3) may have many applications, but is particularly suited to use in the fuel inlet port of the neck of a diesel fuel tank to prevent unintended introduction of unleaded petrol.

Abstract: A filling valve apparatus for a beverage filling machine includes a primary valve portion. A replacement valve portion is coupled to the primary valve portion. A release mechanism is slideably mounted to the primary valve portion. The release mechanism selectively couples the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion, and the release mechanism is moveable between an engaged position securing the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion and a disengaged position releasing the replacement valve portion from the primary valve portion.

Abstract: A filling device for container filling machines including an exchangeable centering socket for a mouth of a container, a bayonet joint for mounting the centering socket to the filling device, and at least one permanent magnet for removably fixing the centering socket in a locked position.

Abstract: A tire filling apparatus preferably includes a support and seal arrangement on which a wheel-tire combination is supported in a horizontally lying orientation, a tire filling plate, and a plurality of differently-sized tire filling rings. Based on the diameter of the wheel-tire combination to be filled with air, a properly sized one of the filling rings is selected and positioned coaxially along the wheel axis between the tire and the filling plate. The filling plate moves toward the tire, sealingly contacts the filling ring, and presses the filling ring against the upwardly facing tire sidewall, until an open air filling gap is formed between the tire sidewall bead and the wheel rim. Pressurized air is introduced through the filling plate, the filling ring, and the open air filling gap into the tire interior, until the gap is closed by the increasing air pressure in the tire.

Abstract: An apparatus for batching powder and/or granular products, comprising: a hopper; at least a passage, delimited at one side thereof by a gas-permeable element which alternatively communicates with a first depressed source and with a first pressurized source, and at opposite side thereof communicating with a discharge region; an obturator acting in the passage between an occluding position, in which a batching chamber is defined, and an enabling position. The obturator element is conformed such as to place the hopper in communication with the batching chamber when it is in the occluding position; the first depression source, the first pressurized source and the obturator element being activated in phase relation with one another for loading a batched quantity of powder and/or granular products internally of the batching chamber and for projecting the batched quantity internally of a container element.

Abstract: A dispenser delivers a pourable material onto the outside of a receiving vessel, for example, a flavorant like granular salt or sugar onto the rim of a beer bottle or margarita glass, or a glue, sealant, or lubricant onto the external threads of a chemical bottle. An external casing containing the pourable material has an opening at the bottom that is normally sealed by a retractable encloser held in place by a closer spring inside the casing. To dispense pourable material, the bottom of the encloser is pressed against the rim of the receiving vessel, lifting the encloser from its normally-closed position and opening an annular path through which the material is released onto the outside of the rim, but not into the interior, of the receiving vessel.

Abstract: An adapter for aligning the openings of and connecting two bottles has a channel through which fluid material can be conveyed between the bottles using gravity. The adapter is a two-piece molded plastic device forming a generally cylindrical body which can be separated for cleaning. Flanges surrounding top and bottom tapered portions of the body function to grip and stabilize the connected bottles during the transfer procedure.

Abstract: A nozzle inhibitor is positioned in a filler neck closure assembly to prevent a user from pumping unleaded fuel into a diesel fuel tank. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.

Abstract: A nozzle inhibitor is positioned in a filler neck closure assembly between a pivotable outer door and a pivotable inner door to prevent a user from pumping unleaded fuel into a diesel fuel tank. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.

Abstract: A vessel mouth gasket unit is fitted around the outer periphery of a valve body which is internally formed with a filled liquid passage. A first gasket having a smaller diameter and a second gasket having a larger diameter is mounted on the lower surface of the unit. The filling valve is made up of a liquid valve opening and closing air cylinder which opens and closes a liquid valve 8 disposed in the filled liquid passage, and a vessel mouth gasket auxiliary air cylinder which urges the unit downward. The valve body has an outer diameter which is greater than the aperture diameter of a bottle-like first type vessel and less than the aperture diameter of a second type vessel having a larger aperture. The operating pressure of the auxiliary air cylinder is controllable and the filling operation takes place by urging the gasket against the first vessel with a low load and by urging the gasket against the second type vessel with a high load.

Abstract: The interaction between a filling valve (28) on the filling device and an adapter valve on a bottle adapter has improved anesthetics filling features including radially inwardly directed bars (26), which engage (pass into) corresponding slots on the outlet pipe of the bottle adapter. The bars engaged in the slots actuate the adapter valve. The bars are provided on the inner wall of a filler neck (22).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fuel supply adapted to be connected to a host device, such as an electronic device powered by a fuel cell. The fuel supply comprises a front face and at least one functional element, wherein the at least one functional element is positioned relative to a datum defined on the front face. The front face is positioned opposite to a corresponding face on the host device, and the datum matches a matching datum on the host device and the at least one functional element is connected to corresponding connection on the host device. An adapter is also provided.

Abstract: A nozzle inhibitor is positioned in a filler neck closure assembly between a pivotable outer door and a pivotable inner door to prevent a user from pumping unleaded fuel into a diesel fuel tank. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly yet allows full insertion of a large-diameter diesel fuel nozzle into the filler neck closure assembly.

Abstract: A method for preventing use of an unapproved fuel in a diesel engine uses a fuel tank that does not have a conventional fueling opening and has a puncturable fitting for connection to fuel lines of the engine. The engine fuel lines terminate in a mount that has fangs adapted for puncturing the fuel tank fitting. The tank is against the mount so that the fangs puncture the fitting to allow fuel to flow from the tank to the fuel line. Since the tank does not have a fuel filling opening, it cannot be refilled without special equipment and must be removed from the engine for refilling.

Abstract: A misfueling prevention device is adapted to prevent an undesired fuel nozzle from being used to fill a desired fuel tank and to permit the filling of the tank by a desired fuel nozzle having a diameter larger than a diameter of the undesired fuel nozzle. The device includes an outer filler tube having an inner diameter and an inner filler tube having inner and outer diameters. The inner diameter of the inner filler tube defines a fuel passageway. The inner diameter of the outer filler tube and the outer diameter of the inner filler tube define a space therebetween. The device also includes at least one support which supports the inner filler tube within the outer filler tube.

Abstract: An adjustable, side discharge side discharge volumetric feeder particularly suitable for handling products of large articulate configurations. Product is rate fed to a plurality of volumetric chambers having a movable bottom for volume adjustment and an open side wall covered and uncovered by a belt for product discharge. Process and alternatives are disclosed. The feeder manages large particulates such as snacks, pet foods, cereals, candy and the like in a volumetric manner, at high speeds up to 1500 pouches per minute in a gentle manner that minimizes product breakage.

Abstract: The filler spout comprises a tubular body having mounted therein a valve member and a magnetic actuator element connected to the valve member via a coupling member comprising two elements that are coupled to each other via a coupling that includes radial clearance.

Abstract: The invention concerns a valve assembly or an on-off pressure reducer device for a pressurised gas container designed to co-operate with a conditioning connection for filling said container. The valve assembly or on-off pressure reducer comprises a filler connection (14) with a longitudinal axis, a guide end (18), and a thread (22) axially offset relative to said end. The end (18) has a periphery (20) provided with at least an impression (40) protruding outside the periphery, projecting in a plane orthogonal to said longitudinal axis, the impression (40) of said connection end being secant to a circle centred on said axis and whereof the diameter is equal to the smaller of the internal and external diameters of said thread.

Abstract: A fuel filling system includes a diesel fuel filler orifice on the vehicle for receiving diesel fuel from a diesel fuel supply nozzle. The diesel fuel filler orifice is of non-circular cross-section and has a minimum internal dimension which is less than the external diameter of a traditional lead free fuel pump nozzle. A diesel fuel supply nozzle is also disclosed. This supply nozzle has a maximum external dimension greater than the internal diameter of a traditional leaded fuel filler orifice.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container for receiving contents from another container. The container has a receptacle and a head. The receptacle has a chamber therein. The head has a neck. The neck has a receiving orifice therein and a bore therethrough. The receiving orifice communicates with the chamber through the bore. The neck further has an inner surface contiguous to the receiving orifice and/or the bore. The inner surface has a plurality of splines extending therefrom and generally directional to the longitudinal extension of the neck. Further disclosed is a tube container. Still further disclosed is a method for introducing the contents of one container into another container.

Abstract: The dispensing apparatus dispenses material into a container (34) having at least one predetermined shape component (40a) which cooperates with the dispensing apparatus to control a dispensing operation. There is a vertically movable support (8) for the container having a first, lower position at which the container is brought into a mounted position on the support and a second, higher position, and actuating means (24a,30) arranged for mechanical engagement with the container during lifting of the container on the support. The actuating device cooperates with the predetermined shape component or components of the container to determine, in dependence on the shape of the shape component the liquid or liquids to be dispensed into the container, and/or the quantity of a liquid to be dispensed into the container. The actuating device (24a,30) lifts cylinders (22,24) to dispense the liquid.

Abstract: This invention provides an integrated fluid drip receptacle that prevents the dripping of fluids at line connections. One end of the receptacle attaches to the line that is used to transfer fluid from a storage tank, such as an oil storage tank, and the other end of the receptacle attaches to the line that is used to transfer fluid into a second container, such as a tank on an oil transport vehicle. The receptacle remains attached to both of these lines during fluid transfer. After transfer of the fluid, the receptacle remains attached to the line from the storage tank but is disconnected from the other line. The receptacle collects fluid that leaks and drips from the lines and line connections. Because the receptacle is an integral component of the line from the storage tank, the fluid therein is emptied every time that transfer of fluid from the storage tank to the second container occurs.

Abstract: An adapter connects different sized conduits to a radiator, where each conduit has an open end configured differently than the open ends of the other conduits. The adapter includes a body member having a cavity therein, with a connection member having one end extending from the body member to be attached to a coupling member and another end in communication with the cavity. A passageway extends between these ends. Tubular inserts are individually and independently coupled to one sized conduit. Each insert has a first end sized to fit snug within the cavity and a second opposed end sized to fit within an open end of one of the conduits.

Abstract: The system comprises a diesel fuel filler orifice on the vehicle for receiving diesel fuel from a diesel fuel supply nozzle. The diesel fuel filler orifice is of noncircular cross-section and has a minimum internal dimension which is less than the external diameter of a traditional lead free fuel pump nozzle. A diesel fuel supply nozzle is also disclosed. This supply nozzle has a maximum external dimension greater than the internal diameter of a traditional leaded fuel filler orifice.

Abstract: A liquid container includes a container body defining an interior chamber for containing a liquid, a neck connected to the container body having a top defining a dispensing opening to allow passage of liquid from the interior chamber of the container body, and a plurality of annular sealing surfaces defined on the neck and being spaced from the top of the neck and protruding outwardly beyond the top of the neck.

Abstract: A fluid transfer nozzle for fuel oil and other fluid products allows for the one step removal of locking caps for vertical filling pipes. The locking cap includes a detent mechanism that, under the force of gravity, engages an obstruction within an input port of the pipe, preventing its rotation and therefore its removal. The nozzle has a socket within its mouth that engages the cap to allow rotation of the cap with rotation of the nozzle. Also within the nozzle mouth is a magnetic element that generates a magnetic field to draw the detent mechanism into an unlocked position against the force of gravity. With the cap so unlocked, the nozzle may be rotated to loosen the cap and allow its removal.

Abstract: A dispensing valve cap mountable to a bottle is provided with a first valve part having a tubular portion having an air inlet, the first valve part further including a fluid outlet spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the tubular portion to form a constant head valve for dispensing fluid from the bottle. A second valve part of the valve movably mounted to the first valve part includes a tubular portion for simultaneously closing both the air inlet and the fluid outlet of the first valve part when fluid dispensing is not desired. The second valve part further includes an air inlet alignable with the air inlet of the tubular portion when fluid dispensing is desired. A sleeve of the second valve part is rotatably mounted to the first valve part. A cap is mounted to the first valve part for rotational and longitudinal movement. Rotation of the sleeve results in rotational and longitudinal movement of the cap. The dispensing valve cap controls fluid flow from the bottle.

Abstract: A dispenser apparatus for controlling the type and brand of a product dispensed therefrom, so that only authorized products are dispensed from the apparatus. A container inserted into a housing case stores the product, the container having an exit port. A chute directs the flow of the discharged product. A drive assembly causes the product to move from the container through the chute to be dispensed therefrom. A magnetic sensor is attached to a support surface of the housing case, and a wafer is attached to the container. The wafer has a magnet embedded therein, and the container is inserted into the housing case so that the wafer is received by and mates with the housing case to align the magnet with the magnetic sensor. A location of the magnet embedded in the wafer of the container is detected by the magnetic sensor of the housing case so that the container is identified. The drive means is only activated when the container is identified as an authorized container based on the location of the magnet.

Abstract: A description is given of a container closure for filling and emptying containers, in particular drum-like transporting containers, which can be inserted in an exchangeable manner into a container opening, which receives a plug head. The container closure has a riser tube, which is connected to the plug head, and a removal connection element, it being the case that the latter can be locked to the plug head by means of a stud coding system which has coding studs and matching coding recesses. According to the invention, the coding studs are provided on a first securing part and the coding recesses are provided on a second securing part. One of the securing parts is designed as an annular disc, which can separately be fitted loosely, such that it cannot slip off, onto the modular removal connection element. The other of the securing parts is integrated in the plug head.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus (200) dilutes a liquid concentrate to form a dilute use solution for dispensing into a bottle having first and second lockout sections. The dispenser (200) includes an aspirator (222) and a valve (210) operatively connected to the aspirator (222) to control flow of liquid diluent. A base member is positioned under the aspirator (222) and has first and second sides (206 and 207). Each side has an inwardly protruding lockout member (249 and 250). The bottle (201) has elongate lockouts (245 and 246) and vertical lockouts (247 and 248). The lockouts provide for a lockout to prevent the wrong bottle from entering the dispenser (200) and also provides for alignment of the bottle (201) as it is moved vertically towards the aspirator (222).

Abstract: A powdered chalk line dispenser comprising a housing formed from at least two mated together cover plates, which define a cavity with an opening and a threaded aperture; a spool assembly is located in said housing cavity; a chalk line is wrapped around said spool and extends outwardly of the housing through the opening in the housing; a spring and manual lever are attached to the spool to cause the spool to rotate in a direction to apply a force to the chalk line to wrap the chalk line around the spool; an aperture in said housing is internally threaded for attachment to an externally threaded chalk supply bottle which supplies chalk into the cavity for coating the chalk line.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a vial-loading mechanism for a system that prepares and delivers one or more IV drugs to a patient. The vial-loading mechanism is used to load a vial onto a cassette spike and includes a vertical support member located adjacent to the spike. A holding assembly holds at least one vial. The holding assembly is mounted to the support member so as to be positionable between an upper position for loading a vial and a lower position for piercing the vial with a spike. The holding assembly has an arcuate-shaped holding member for holding the vial. A catch is provided with an engagement unit for securing the holding assembly in the lower position. This arrangement provides an easy way to add, retain, and remove vials from the system and protects the clinicians that do this from contacting the spikes and hurting themselves.

Abstract: An anesthetic vaporizer filler valve is disclosed that can be used in conjunction with anesthetic agent bottles currently commercially available and which have standard keying systems with rotating collars having lugs extending therefrom. The standard collar of such anesthetic agent bottles is keyed into the vaporizer filling valve. the vaporizer filler valve has an internal valve that must be opened in order to introduce the liquid anesthetic agent into the vaporizer sump. By means of a corresponding slot in the vaporizer filler valve that correspond with mating lugs of the standard anesthetic agent bottle, only a proper anesthetic agent bottle can engage and be screwed into the filler valve designed for that specific anesthetic agent.