Abstract: A fire protective collar for plastic fittings used in flammable fluid handling equipment is formed in two pieces which fit together around the fitting. Each piece has a semicircular top with a cutout for fitting around a pipe, and semicircular walls for fitting around the fitting. At the ends of each wall is a flange with a hole so that the two pieces can be removably fixed together by bolts and wing nuts. The collar may be used in a system where a containment box for collecting leaking gasoline from gasoline handling equipment, such as a gasoline dispenser, is disposed below the dispenser. The box receives a gasoline supply pipe passing through an aperture, and a fitting is provided for sealing the aperture and adjustably fixing the supply pipe. The fitting includes a main body, a deformable element, a seating piece for seating the deformable element and threaded to the main body, and a clamping piece threadable onto the seating piece to cam the deformable element radially inward to contact the supply pipe.

Abstract: A method for dispensing and handling chemical solutions by using a dispensing station. The dispensing station includes a cabinet having a fill compartment and at least one concentrate bottle compartment. The cabinet's top wall has a funnel for supporting a dilution gun. The gun is in fluid communication with a water source and has a removable insert containing an aspirator. The insert's outlet tube fits within the cabinet's funnel. A pickup tube extends from the concentrated chemical solution to the gun. A use container such as a spray bottle is sized and configured to fit within the fill compartment. In the preferred embodiment, the concentrate container has a plurality of grooves which are sized and configured to correspond with a plurality of ribs within the concentrate compartments. Additionally, the concentrate compartment's lower portion forms a track to accommodate a bottom portion of the concentrate container.

Abstract: A refillable distributing container for liquid media, particularly an aerosol can, has two valves, whereof an upper valve is constructed as the distributing valve (5) for exclusively distributing the container content. The second valve is constructed for filling the container both with liquid medium and with pressurized gas. The invention also relates to a filling device for refilling the distributing container and a process for the same. The filling device has a filling connection (9), which is connectable with the distributing container filling valve (8). The liquid is preferably forced in to the distributing container with the aid of the pressurized gas.

Abstract: An automatic transmission fluid exchanging device includes drain and supply tubes to conduct used transmission fluid from and unused transmission fluid to a vehicle transmission. The device further includes a supply pump in the supply tube to flow unused transmission fluid into the transmission. A pair of flow control valves are disposed in the respective drain and supply tubes to allow the operator to match the flow rates of fluid through the respective tubes.

Abstract: A close for allowing the emptying of the contents of a container comprises: a hollow closure member (1) for a container, the closure member having an outlet (2) for the contents; a rotatable plug (3) mounted within the closure member, the plug having a first through-passage (4) for the contents with an inlet (32) and an outlet (34), the plug being rotatable between a first closed position in which the inlet (32) of the through-passage is out of register with the closure member outlet (2) and a second position in which the inlet is in register with the closure member outlet to permit the contents to pass into the passageway; a connector (5) for transfer of the contents out of the container, the connector having means (7) to engage the exposed portion of the plug, and the connector (5) when engaged with the plug (3) can be turned to rotate the plug to the open position, or to the closed position.

Abstract: A refillable closed container that cannot be refilled without the use of a special mechanism. The refillable closed container system comprises a valve body secured in an opening of the container, a flow passage through the valve body for permitting flow into and out of the container, a magnetically attractable valve member in the valve body, and a magnet carrier. The valve member is movable between a closed position for blocking flow through the passage and an open position for permitting flow through the passage. The magnet carrier carries a magnet for magnetically moving the valve member toward an open position when the magnet carrier is secured to the container to permit refilling of the container.

Abstract: A containment box for collecting leaking gasoline from gasoline handling equipment, such as a gasoline dispenser, is disposed below the dispenser. The box receives a gasoline supply pipe passing through an aperture, and a fitting is provided for sealing the aperture and adjustably fixing the supply pipe. The fitting includes a main body, a deformable element, a seating piece for seating the deformable element and threaded to the main body, and a clamping piece threadable onto the seating piece to cam the deformable element radially inward to contact the supply pipe. In another embodiment, the main body and seating piece are combined unitarily. The box has another aperture through which a conduit passes, and there is a universal fitting for sealing that aperture. The universal fitting includes a main body with an external shoulder and a nut which threads onto the main body, with gaskets disposed between the shoulder and box and between the nut and box.

Abstract: A developing device using dual-component developer which is detachably attachable a first cartridge accommodating toner or a second cartridge accommodating starter incorporating at least carrier. The developing device has a developing section which develops an electrostatic latent image on a photosensitive member, a coupling which detachably holds a first cartridge or a second cartridge and having a first aperture corresponding to a replenishment aperture of the first cartridge as well as a second aperture corresponding to a replenishment aperture of the second cartridge, toner buffer which supplies toner from the first cartridge to the developing section by predetermined amounts when the first cartridge is attached to the coupling, and a replenishment path provided between the developing section and the coupling for supplying starter from the second cartridge directly to the developing section when the second cartridge is attached to the coupling.

Abstract: Disclosed are a developer cartridge designed to ensure exchange of developers and toner supplement, and an image forming apparatus using this cartridge. This developer cartridge includes a cylindrical body whose rotational axis extends in a direction perpendicular to the developer carrying direction of the developing unit, a first developer storage room, provided at one portion of the cylindrical body, for storing an unused developer, a second developer storage room, provided at the other portion of the cylindrical body, for storing a supplemental toner, openings respectively formed in the first and second developer storage rooms of the cylindrical body, and a case with a cylinder shape for rotatably retaining the cylindrical body, the case having a pair of injection ports respectively provided in association with the opening of the first developer storage room and the opening of the second developer storage room.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the refilling and reuse of a container after it has dispensed its original contents without being evident of tampering. Refilling is prevented by a lockout device having an armed position and a closed position. The lockout device is in the armed position until attached to a filling apparatus. The pressure caused by a carrier dispensed from the apparatus through the lockout device causes the lockout device to spin to a closed and locked position. In the closed and locked position, the container cannot be refilled. A seal is provided above the lockout device and the device can only be rearmed and container refilled after the seal has been removed.

Abstract: Means and apparatus for aseptically transferring material between enclosures. Apparatus for transferring the material includes a fluid receiver assembly (12) comprising an adapter (24), and a fitting (93) mounted in the adapter (24). The fitting has a plurality of needle guide channels (86) leading from the outside of the fluid receiver assembly (12) toward the interior of the enclosure (10), and seal means (26) at the ends of the channels (86). Pierceable, self-closing seal means (26) is between ends of each of the channels (86) and the interior of the enclosure. Projected extensions of the channels pass through corresponding holes (40) in the adapter, so that needles (101) inserted into the channels (86) can penetrate the seal means (26) and enter the interior of the enclosure (10). A plurality of needles (101) in a novel needle bundle (95) may be used in making the transfer.

Abstract: A containment box for collecting leaking gasoline from gasoline handling equipment, such as a gasoline dispenser, is disposed below the dispenser. The box receives a gasoline supply pipe passing through an aperture, and a fitting is provided for sealing the aperture and adjustably fixing the supply pipe. The fitting includes a main body, a deformable element, a seating piece for seating the deformable element and threaded to the main body, and a clamping piece threadable onto the seating piece to cam the deformable element radially inward to contact the supply pipe. In another embodiment, the main body and seating piece are combined unitarily. The box has another aperture through which a conduit passes, and there is a universal fitting for sealing that aperture. The universal fitting includes a main body with an external shoulder and a nut which threads onto the main body, with gaskets disposed between the shoulder and box and between the nut and box.

Abstract: An unmanned conveying device for a clean room is capable of restraining a spontaneous oxide film from growing in case that an unmanned carriage is obliged to stop for a long time due to its own cause of a cause at a destination spot while it conveys a semiconductor wafer from one spot to the destination spot. It is a first aspect of the invention to provide the unmanned conveying device which is self-propelled for conveying an object from a ground facility to a destination spot while loading an object to be conveyed thereon, characterized in that the object is accommodated in a container and the container is connected to an inert gas reservoir through a gas supply passage so that the atmosphere in the container can be replaced by a nitrogen gas.

Abstract: The system ensures the proper placement of bottles which deliver material to a system. The system prevents male components from being mounted on incorrect female components. The male components can be tubes, and the female components can be covers which fit on the openings of bottles. A first key is formed on a first male component and a complementarily-shaped first keyway is formed on a first female component. Additional male and female component pairs have similar key-keyway pairs. Each key and each keyway includes first and second projections. The first projection is located in a reference position, and the second projection is located a predetermined distance from the reference position. This distance for each component pair is selected to identify the particular component pair.

Abstract: A containment box for collecting leaking gasoline from gasoline handling equipment, such as a gasoline dispenser, is disposed below the dispenser. The box receives a gasoline supply pipe passing through an aperture, and a fitting is provided for sealing the aperture and adjustably fixing the supply pipe. The fitting includes a main body, a deformable element, a seating piece for seating the deformable element and threaded to the main body, and a clamping piece threadable onto the seating piece to cam the deformable element radially inward to contact the supply pipe. The box has another aperture through which a conduit passes, and there is a universal fitting for sealing that aperture. The universal fitting includes a main body with an external shoulder and a nut which threads onto the main body, with gaskets disposed between the shoulder and box and between the nut and box. The main body has an integrally formed internal shoulder for supporting sealing compound.

Abstract: Adapter (24) is adapted to be permanently secured into a tank, or other enclosure. The adapter is configured to receive a replaceable fitting, which is adapted for aseptically transferring fluid material between enclosures. The fitting has a plurality of needle guide channels (86) leading from the outside of the fluid receiver assembly (12) toward the interior of the enclosure (10), and a seal means (26) at the ends of the channels (86). Pierceable, self-closing seal means (26) is between ends of each of the channels (86) and the interior of the enclosure. Projected extensions of the channels pass through corresponding holes (40) in the adapter, so that needles (101) inserted into the channels (86) can penetrate the seal means (26 and enter the interior of the enclosure (10).

Abstract: Apparatus for aseptically transferring material between enclosures. Apparatus for transferring the material includes a fluid receiver assembly (12) comprising an adapter (24), and a fitting (93) mounted in the adapter (24). The fitting has a plurality of needle guide channels (86) leading from the outside of the fluid receiver assembly (12) toward the interior of the enclosure (10), and a seal (26) at the ends of the channels (86). A pierceable, self-closing seal (26) is between ends of each of the channels (86) and the interior of the enclosure. Projected extensions of the channels pass through corresponding holes (40) in the adapter, so that needles (101) inserted into the channels (86) can penetrate the seal (26) and enter the interior of the enclosure (10). A plurality of needles (101) in a novel needle bundle (95) may be used in making the transfer. An assembly for transferring material between two stationary enclosures comprises a pair of novel needle bundles (295) and connecting tubing (266).

Abstract: Condiment bottle draining baskets are housewares that allow consumers to drain up to five percent of catsup, thick salad dressing, barbecue sauce, etc. that otherwise can remain stuck in the bottom of bottles. These baskets let consumers invert and fully drain thick liquid condiment bottles so the product flows into the neck and against the inside of the cap ready for immediate use. In the preferred embodiment two baskets flex and hold small, medium, and large household size condiment bottles in an inverted position, one bottle per basket. These wide based baskets can then be placed on counters, in refrigerator doors, and on the dining table. As much as fiver percent of household thick liquid condiments can be reclaimed saving money and, ultimately, reducing the total number of containers thrown into landfills.

Abstract: Apparatus for aseptically transferring material between enclosures. Apparatus for transferring the material includes a fluid receiver assembly (12) comprising an adapter (24), and a fitting (93) mounted in the adapter (24). The fitting has a plurality of needle guide channels (86) leading from the outside of the fluid receiver assembly (12) toward the interior of the enclosure (10), and a seal (26) at the ends of the channels (86). A pierceable, self-closing seal (26) is between ends of each of the channels (86) and the interior of the enclosure. Projected extensions of the channels pass through corresponding holes (40) in the adapter, so that needles (101) inserted into the channels (86) can penetrate the seal (26) and enter the interior of the enclosure (10). A plurality of needles (101) in a novel needle bundle (95) may be used in making the transfer. An assembly for transferring material between two stationary enclosures comprises a pair of novel needle bundles (295) and connecting tubing (266).

Abstract: A valve and coacting control circuitry for filling variously sized and shaped receptacles to an exact settable level with a relatively high impedance fluid such as maple syrup. Errors caused by bubbles are avoided by controlling the flow rate through a shaped orifice for essentially laminar flow. Dripping is eliminated by shaping the exit orifice to prevent gravitational emptying of the faucet cavity when the valve is closed. Sensing of the fluid is accomplished with a flexible wire probe, not sensitive to the receptacle shape but may be adjusted to a desired height, connected to a sensitive electronic circuit with a very high input impedance which allows sensing a voltage through the high impedance fluid. Once started, the filling process need not be monitored by an operator who is then free to do other tasks.

Abstract: An improved ink cartridge mounting system for a primary ink jet printer including an ink cartridge mounting element having four cartridge receiving openings, each specially configured to receive an ink cartridge containing ink of a particular color. A unique arrangement of six ribs extends from the outer periphery of each cartridge receiving opening to define a distinctive keying pattern adapted to seat an ink cartridge having a fluted end portion configured to mate with the distinctive keying pattern. The unique keying pattern designated for each different color are entirely complementary to a prior keying pattern employed for the same color in an alternate type of ink jet printer but for the provision of at least one additional rib.

Abstract: A bag filling machine, adapted to fill a plastic bag with a liquid product through a gland secured to the bag, comprises a filling head including a fill tube having a piston reciprocally mounted therein for selectively filling the bag with the product. A replaceable nozzle is positioned at an outlet of the fill tube and is releasably attached thereto. An annular seal is secured on a distal end of the nozzle for engaging an annular bearing surface of the gland in sealing contact therewith. Thus, nozzles, having seals and flow passages of varied diameters, may be selectively attached to the fill tube to accommodate glands having varied diameters.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of controlling the dividing of a paste composition from the dispensing cavities in a carrier in which floatable pistons in the cavities regulate the amount of paste composition which is discharged from the respective dispensing cavities. The stroke of each piston in its respective cavity is controlled in an operative state to regulate the amount of paste composition discharged from each cavity and each piston is selectively locked in its respective cavity in an inoperative state to prevent discharge of paste composition from the respective cavity.

Abstract: A urine-collecting container-valve assembly particularly intended for use when taking urine from the urinal bladder of a patient, particularly a bed-ridden patient. The assembly comprises a container, made of thin plastic material, having an inlet port which accommodates a non-return valve arrangement. The valve arrangement is housed in a valve housing having an inlet and an outlet. Arranged in the interior of the valve housing is a perforated plate-like element which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the valve housing in liquid-tight abutment with the walls of the housing. The housing also has arranged therein a pressure-activated buoyant body which is freely movable between the mutually opposing surfaces of the plate-like element and the bottom wall of the valve housing. The invention is characterized by means which co-act with the buoyant body in a manner to guide the body axially during its movement from one terminal position to another terminal position.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser has a housing, a dispenser head with an electrically conductive combination cup actuator lever and beverage level probe, a control circuit connected to the probe and to a start switch actuatable by the probe and to a solenoid for a beverage valve, and a drip tray and cup rest wherein the cup rest is tilted rearward toward the actuator lever to hold a cup against the lever and keep the back of the cup rim against the lever. An improved actuator lever has a dielectric journal, an electrically conductive thin wall metal tube cantilevered probe extending down from a single fastener securing a control lead and the probe to the journal piece and the conductive probe is spaced from and is below the level of the valve body and lever fulcrum. A conductive plastic flow control is mounted in the valve body and a second control lead is connected to the electrically conductive flow control for providing a potential signal in the beverage.

Abstract: A device for filling in a single operation of several mould spaces in a mould tray with a thick fluid substance such a chocolate, creme, fondant, and similar. The device consists primarily of a tank; a distribution vessel with filler openings; a transport pipe between the tank and the distribution vessel; a constant-flow pump connected to the tranport pipe and intended for pumping the substance from the tank to the distribution vessel and for pumping the substance out of the filler openings; at least one mould tray located under the distribution vessel with filler openings; a means which switches on and off the pump for pumping the substance; and a means which switches on and off the pump for withdrawing and retaining the substance in the filler openings once the mould tray is filled.

Abstract: An improved beverage dispenser for filling any one receptacle taken from a predetermined group of different sized cups or a significantly large pitcher, the dispenser has manual start and automatic shut off of dispensing utilizing an electrically conductive combination activator and beverage probe lever, has an improved receptacle rest for dependable support of all of the cups or the pitcher, and the rest has a rearwardly inclined tilted upper receptacle support surface to tilt the receptacle toward the lever. The improved receptacle rest has a nose extending up and out beyond a dispenser drip tray for support of the pitcher, and a backstop to prevent the pitcher from damaging or disabling the automatic shut off and the dispenser. A method of dispensing, a retrofit kit, and method of retrofitting a cup dispenser into a dipenser for cups and/or pitchers with automatic dispensing shut off are also provided.

Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus has a recording head for discharging ink and effecting recording, a recording flow path communicating the recording head with one end of a first ink tank, a pump side flow path communicating the first ink tank with the recording head through a pump and, together with the recording flow path, constituting an ink circulation path through the head and the first ink tank, and a secnd ink tank for supplying ink to the first ink tank. Normally open electrical opening-closing means (FIG. 11) are provided in the recording flow path and in a tube for opening the first ink tank to atmosphere. Another normally open electrical opening-closing means and a check valve permitting the passage of ink from the pump only to the recording head, this latter opening-closing means and the check valve being interposed in series in the pump side flow path between the pump and the recording head. The apparatus also may include an overflow sensor (FIGS.

Abstract: A proportioner apparatus for mixing together at least two fluids in controlled, preselected proportions, comprises first and second fluid inlet reservoirs, first and second fluid inlets coupled respectively for delivering fluids to the first and second reservoirs, first and second outlets coupled respectively with the reservoirs for receiving a flow of fluid therefrom, each said inlet having a control valve for controlling the flow of fluid therethrough in response to predetermined control signals, and each said reservoir having level sensor therein for producing the control signals in accordance with the level of fluid therein.

Abstract: A dispenser for manually filling a plurality of liquid receptacles simultaneously is disclosed. The dispenser includes an elevated base having a plurality of apertures through which liquid may flow into receptacles or cups positioned thereunder. Leg members support the base to position the apparatus over the receptacles. A filler tank is secured to the base for retaining a volume of liquid. Sandwiched between the filler tank and the base, a slide cover is manually rotatable over the base between an open position and a closed position so that a plurality of selectively placed apertures in the slide cover line up with selected apertures in the base to permit fluid flow therethrough. The filller tank of the apparatus includes a vacuum release valve for manually controlling the flow of fluid through the apertures in the base.

Abstract: A filling device for cans is provided with a cylindrical filling tube having a valve member moveable coaxially therein with complementary projections on the interior surface of the filling tube and the valve member to define a fluid shut off and to define related surfaces to provide the circumferential laminar flow of fluid into a can whereby the residual fluid remaining after the closing of the valve will not drip due to surface tension. A cylindrical valve member is slidably mounted in a housing surrounding the filling tube and is provided with a sealing ring at the lower end for engaging the rim of a can to be filled. Depending on the diameter of the cylindrical valve member a bearing sleeve having an appropriate radial thickness can be inserted in the housing to take up the slack.

Abstract: A device for storing a concrete feeding hose in a rock bolting device, comprising a reel for a hose, which reel is mounted rotatably on a supporter, and that end of the hose which is attached to the reel is connected to concrete feeding means. In order that the coiling device could be used for passing the hose into a drill hole and for drawing it out of the hole, the reel is surrounded by a ring-shaped supporting wall against which the hose is positioned when the reel is rotated in the uncoiling direction. An unrotative guiding means is provided beside the supporting wall so as to guide the hose out of the reel by the action of an axial expulsive force exerted on the hose due to the rotary movement of the reel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for guiding a concrete feeding hose in connection with the grout feedin rock bolting. The concrete feeding hose is therein passed by means of a feeder froma reel into a guide head supported on a feeding beam of a drilling equipment and further through the guide head into a hole drilled in the rock, and is passed back on to the reel in proportion as the hole is filled. In order to protect the feeder of the concrete feeding hose against dirt and mechanical damage, the concrete feeding hose is pushed into the guide head through a flexible guiding means.

Abstract: A container filling machine is provided with easily demountable nozzles or valves capable of being clamped in position in openings through which fluid product passes from the reservoir to containers. Clamping assemblies, pivotable into engagement with flanges on the nozzles, are fixed to the machine between the nozzles and a single assembly either clamps two of the nozzles in operating position or frees them for removal.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing fluids to a plurality of receptacles simultaneously, equally, and without dripping. A distributing device is used that uses a major-minor channel configuration such that all major channels fill with fluid before the minor channels fill and all minor channels fill before water exits the outlet holes in the bottom of the distributor. A stand is included which supports the fluid to be distributed and which is designed to exactly center common communion trays beneath the distributor for filing. A stretchable transfer tube connects the fluid in the container with the distributor and, when pinched shut, causes fluid to be sucked back up the tube and which in conjunction with the pipette action of the outlet holes prevents drippage after filling.

Abstract: In a filling machine for filling liquid into containers, such as bottles or the like, the lower end of a return gas tube inserted into the container determines the filling height. Rapid adjustment of the position of the lower end of the return gas tube can be provided when different sized containers are used in the filling machine. Two different adjustment devices are used, one for the movement of the return gas tube with a centering device which holds the container during the filling operation and another one for producing precise adjustment of the lower end of the return gas tube with respect to the desired filling height and with such movement being relative to the centering device in the container holding position.

Abstract: A machine for applying sub-atmospheric pressure through a filter to pull material from a hopper laterally into a non-rotatable chamber at a presettable volume and after the chamber is filled blowing the material out of the chamber through the filter out of a discharge nozzle at the bottom of the chamber into a receptacle. In a preferred embodiment, the material is a pulverulent material which is fluent en masse and the material is aspirated into the measuring chamber by applying a sub-atmospheric pressure above a variably positionable head in the chamber which head has a filter in it through which the suction is drawn. After the chamber is filled, a super-atmospheric pressure is applied over the head to shoot the mass of particulate material out of the discharge nozzle, the particulate material having been held back by a discharge valve prior to the application of the super-atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A valve which is used to control the gravity-feed filling of containers by selectively permitting certain fluids to escape from the container while the container is being filled thereby controlling the amount of material which is admitted to the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a checking and filling device for powder extinguishers, which is provided with a reversing device, a suction fan and a separator. Its separator has a filter for retaining the extinguishing powder sucked from a powder extinguisher. The suction side and the pressure side of the suction fan can be alternately connected with the outlet side of the filter and the air flow direction can be reversed by operating the reversing device. Apart from the aforementioned filter, a reversing filter independent thereof is associated with the separator and enables the reversed air to be filtered.

Abstract: A filling head (10) for a vacuum filling machine of the kind used for packaging powdered or granular products such as foodstuffs (e.g. powdered milk). The filling head has a downwardly extending delivery duct (15) which terminates in a delivery or outlet port (16) of annular shape defined between said duct and an adjustable valve member 17 mounted axially of said duct. The valve member is shaped as a conical frustum having the smaller end extending into said duct and adjustment is achieved by rotating said valve member on a threaded rod (18) extending axially within said duct. Thus the area of said delivery port may be varied to alter the compaction density of product in said duct and a supply hopper (21) to said duct. By reducing the port area the vacuum formed in a container being filled is increased as is the said density of product. The unique delivery port facilitates extremely high density packaging with a port of large area providing a rapid fill.

Abstract: A threaded elongated flexible pouring spout is detachably connectable with the threaded outlets of variously sized liquid containers by means of a multi-threaded adapter having threaded sleeve portions of different diameters, one of which at each end of the adapter is engageable with the threads of the flexible spout. A threaded extension cap for the flexible spout enables the servicing of small openings requiring liquids. The extension cap can also be threadedly engaged with the outlets of certain containers.

Abstract: Two different type toners are packaged in a cartridge having reversible parts. Reversal of the parts, as the two different toners are packaged, insures use of the correct toner in the correct one of two different electrophotographic reproduction devices.

Abstract: An improved bone cement nozzle and method for use in filling a long bone medullary canal with bone cement. The nozzle includes an expandable shield which scrapes the canal wall and pressurizes the cement as it enters the canal so that it flows into interstices in the bone.

Abstract: A filling valve arrangement for a counter-pressure container filling apparatus in which the filling valve arrangement is mounted in a bottom outlet opening in the usual bowl which holds the liquid under gas pressure, and an extension on the filling valve supports a filling head to receive the neck of a container in operative position so that a gas vent control carried by the vent tube is located in the container to admit gas into the container and to vent gas from the container as liquid replaces the gas in a rapid exchange of liquid for the gas up to the desired liquid level.

Abstract: A device for evacuating air from a receptacle containing deteriorative material and charging the receptacle with an inert gas. The device has a nozzle by which the receptacle may be charged. The nozzle is connected to a gas supply source having means for sensing air and gas contents and pressures. The device is operated to reduce the oxygen in the receptacle and discharge an inert gas into the receptacle while monitoring the oxygen content therein.

Abstract: An improved bag holder and collector for receiving grass clippings, leaves, etc., in a top hopper for discharge into a collection bag removably mounted below the hopper. The hopper is formed by a pair of downwardly inwardly sloping end walls and a pair of vertical side walls which terminate with a rectangular-shaped horizontal bottom wall. A circular discharge opening is provided in the center of the bottom wall, with the remaining portion of the bottom wall forming a flat shelf area surrounding the opening. A cylindrical collar is mounted beneath the bottom hopper wall concentric with the discharge opening. Clamping ring means removably mounts a collection bag on the collar for receiving the materials discharged through the hopper opening. The hopper is supported between a pair of upstanding end panels having wheels attached to the bottoms thereof for movably supporting the hopper.

Abstract: A construction for valve stems for vehicle tires is provided which fits them to accept quick connect and disconnect connectors. The stem is equally functional with quick connect connectors of different sizes and provides a protective covering for the entrance to the valve stem which is quickly removed when the connector is to be affixed.

Abstract: An electronic controller for solenoid valve actuated beverage dispensers which allows the operator to automatically dispense properly filled cups of various sizes. Slideably mounted electronic probe is lifted by the lip of the cup positioned under the dispenser spout. Actuation of a switch energizes the solenoid valves starting the dispensing cycle. When the cup is filled to the level of the probe, the solenoid valves are de-energized. Early de-energization of the solenoid valves by bubbles is avoided by adjusting a time delay-off knob so that the proper level will be attained for each class of beverage. Too much or too little ice in the glass will not affect the level. Digital counters record the number of drinks served by size or price.

Abstract: Presented is a funnel construction adapted to fit various size containers which have openings of different sizes. The funnel is constructed in such a way that adjustment of various inserts may be made to vary the flow of liquids through the funnel in accordance with the size of the opening in which the funnel is inserted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a small container for liquid gases for filling of the various types of gas lighters having various forms of intake valves. This is achieved by the small container for liquid gas according to the invention, wherein the bottom member and the top member at the two ends of the container are each provided with a self-acting, normally closed outlet valve and these two valves are different from each other and are adapted for filling-up the gas tanks of different types of gas lighters.The container is also provided with a single cover cap to cover one or the other end of the container and the respective valve selectively. The container and the cover cap are provided with matched snap-in portions in one embodiment. In a further embodiment the cover cap and the ends of the container are provided with members for joining the cover cap and the end of the container in a relatively tight sliding fit and thus to secure the cover cap over the valve which it is desired to cover.