Abstract: A method and system for identifying product is disclosed. A product identifier having product identifying information for one of a plurality of consumable products is provided. The product identifier is selected for a consumable product. The product identifier is displayed at or near a location on a dispensing system, or where access to the consumable product is provided. The system uses a product identifier having product and/or brand information for one or more consumable products. A window is provided in a body of a dispenser or other member of a dispensing system for viewing the product identifier associated with the consumable product therein.

Abstract: A spill proof, user-friendly dispensing system that protects users from exposure to toxic fluids (e.g., Ethylene Glycol used in MICR ink) includes a bottle loading mechanism for feeding ink or other fluids to a respective supply tank of an image forming device, and a quick connect gravity feed multipurpose bottle apparatus. Ink replenishing bottles can be inserted upright into holder of the bottle loading mechanism, connected to a supply tank, and folded back out-of-the-way in a dispensing position. The bottle may be rotated from a gravity feed position to a rotated position for removal and installation while the bottle remains in the holder. The bottle when empty may be used to collect waste from the image forming device.

Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing semiliquid and/or semisolid food products comprises a frame (2) furnished with a base (4) and an operating unit (6) for processing at least one mixture for making and dispensing the products. The operating unit (6) is movable at least between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the base (4) through the agency of a respective movement means (8).

Abstract: The invention is based on the insight that a filling system obtained by combining a “Kruse” compatible threaded socket and an annular magnet as required for the operation of the “Elaflex” nozzle, will exhibit air exchange problems related to the difference in the positioning of the respective air intake openings of the “Kruse” bottle and the “Elaflex” nozzle. More particularly, the invention is based on the insight that by judiciously providing a chamber in fluid communication with the volume of air or vapor in the tank, filling may be made possible with a “Kruse” bottle as well as with an “Elaflex” nozzle.

Abstract: A machine (1) for dispensing a beverage (50) has: an outlet (4) for dispensing said beverage; a user-recipient support (5) movable within such machine from a position for supporting a smaller user-recipient (51) under the outlet to a position for placing a larger user-recipient (52) under the outlet; and means for stopping movement of the user-recipient support in at least one of said positions. The stopping means comprise a means (57, 58) for fastening the user-recipient support in said at least one of said positions.

Abstract: The industrial container filling lance is an elongate pipe having a hose connector allowing connection of a hose from a fluid source to the lance, a ball valve for regulating flow of fluid through the pipe, and a fill spout for delivery of the fluid to an industrial container. The lance is disposed atop a hinged slide clamp attached to a telescoping lance support assembly, which extends vertically from a pedestal base. The elongate locking handle, rotated in the open position, allows the lance to be swung upward away from a fill container, and alternatively allows the lance to be longitudinally positioned precisely over a container to be filled. The elongate locking handle can be rotated over the lance to prevent movement of the lance during the container filling procedure. A rotating lock collar on the support stand assembly secures the support height while allowing angular rotation of the lance.

Abstract: A filling or replenishment unit is mountable on a first toothpaste tube used for travel ‘travel tube’ and may be moved to extended position to establish communication with a second tube to allow refilling of the first tube from the second.

Abstract: In a sealing device for a filling opening, especially for sealing it against the escape of fuel fumes when filling stationary or mobile supply tanks, a seal is located in the vicinity of the filling opening and abuts in a sealing fashion an object such as a filling device that is inserted into the filling opening. The seal automatically controlled by means of a control unit between an inactive resting position and an active sealing position of the seal. As a result, the seal is protected especially well against damage during insertion or withdrawal of the filling device, and reliable sealing can be expected in the long term.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a filling system is provided. The apparatus includes a product filling machine having a top portion and a base portion. A conveyor is also provided for transporting containers to be filled in a conveying direction. The conveyor is arranged on the base portion of the filling machine. A fill pump system is arranged at the top of the filling machine above the conveyor. An adjustable mounting mechanism for connecting the fill pump system at the top of the filling machine and for adjusting the location of the fill pump system in the conveying direction is also provided.

Abstract: A draining apparatus for collecting fluids from a container. This device consists essentially of a base and a rotational receptacle support which holds, in place, the container which is to be drained. The container is held in an inverted position and is uniquely secured for draining and can be easily released to facilitate collection and use.

Abstract: A liquid disburser device for simultaneously equally filling a plurality of liquid containers from a source of liquid including a top member having an upper funnel chamber section for receiving liquid and a lower liquid discharge column leading downwardly from the upper funnel chamber section; the lower discharge column including an inner diameter of sufficiently reduced size whereby liquid enters the discharge column from the upper funnel chamber in a filling equal amount; the discharge column having a plurality of equally angularly spaced tubular members spaced in equal distance about the bottom portion of the discharge column; the tubular members extending downwardly and having respective end portions adapted to be inserted into the inlet of a liquid container for conducting equal amounts of liquid from the funnel chamber into respective containers to be filled therefrom.

Abstract: A new and improved visual magnification apparatus for a syringe includes a base portion, a lens support portion attached to the base portion, and a magnifying lens attached to the lens support portion, wherein a syringe can be placed on the base portion and magnified by the magnifying lens. The base portion may include an internally concave cross-sectional contour that has a bottommost valley portion, such that a generally cylindrically-shaped syringe tends to rest in the valley portion under the influence of gravity. The base portion includes an ampule-supporting portion. The base portion also includes a slot portion capable of supporting a top portion of a syringe placed on the base portion. The base portion, the lens support portion, and the slot portion are in the form of a unified, integrated structure. The lens support portion may include an extension portion capable of retaining an ampule on the ampule-supporting portion of the base portion.

Abstract: The device of the present invention is intended to temporarily support upended liquid containers for the purpose of absolute evacuation and reclamation of any and all residual liquid content remaining therein. The device has a funnel-shaped retaining body which has a wider open top and a smaller diameter open bottom. A non-continuous side wall has an elongated opening therein which, due to resiliency of the material from which the retaining body is constructed, allows a limited expansion or contraction of the retaining body depending on the size of a liquid container positioned therein. A hook-shaped attachment rod allows to suspend a retaining body from a stationary support.

Abstract: This invention provides for a spring-balanced loading arm with a positive lock-down device use in a material handling system. It includes a swivel arm which is pivotally connected at one end to a support structure for swivel movement both in horizontal and vertical planes relative to the support structure. There is also provided an extendable lock-down device for positively locking the swivel arm. One end of the lock-down device is pivotally connected to the support structural and the other end is fixedly connected to the swivel arm. The lock-down device is adapted to be locked in position at several predetermined lengths. When the lock-down device is locked in a given position, it also positively locks the swivel arm and prevents any vertical movement of the loading arm.

Abstract: A device for selectively dispensing and mixing a plurality of beverages, having separately for each beverage a storage unit a pump unit and a dispensing unit, the units for each beverage are connected in series by pipe conduits, the dispensing units being combined to a bundle to dispense and mix the beverages in selected quantities and combinations in a receptacle, such as a drinking-glass, in order to prevent admittance of air both into the storage units and the dispensing units, and to prevent after-dripping and incorrect dispensing. Each storage unit comprises an intermediate storage unit provided between a storage container and a respective pump unit and arranged to receive a volume of beverage larger than the volume dispensable on each operation by the pump unit via the dispensing unit. Each dispensing unit comprises a dispensing nozzle of resilient material and actuable by the pressure from the pump unit only.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating liquid transfer from a drum has a receptacle which has upper and lower portions. The lower portion is a generally conical member having an egress at its apex from which a first fluid coupling extends. The first fluid coupling has first and second threaded portions. The first threaded portion is more distal from the apex of the conical member and has an outside diameter smaller than the outside diameter of the second threaded portion. The first threaded portion is adapted to threadably engage a first threaded port of the drum and the second threaded portion is adapted to engage a second threaded port of the drum which is larger than the first port. The upper portion is a cylindrical skirt which extends axially from the periphery of the base of the conical member. An adaptable mounting bracket extends axially upwards from the upper portion.

Abstract: Plural liquid containing bottles of differing sizes are simultaneously held in a cabinet in an inverted position so that the liquid flows by gravity from an orifice at the top of each bottle. A tension spring controls the vertical position of a first, fixed bearing surface for the top of each bottle relative to a second bearing surface for the bottom of the bottle to facilitate insertion of different sized bottles between the surfaces. A valve is selectively opened to enable liquid to be dispensed by gravity from the bottle through a dispensing tube extending through a stopper in the orifice. A vent tube attached to the stopper has an open end exposed to the atmosphere above a liquid-air interface in the bottle to assure the flow of liquid to the valve. The second surface carries the stopper and is on a plate that is detachable from the remainder of the holding structure and is horizontally slidable toward and away from a door through which bottles are inserted into the cabinet.

Abstract: A dispenser apparatus for delivering water to a chemical or agricultural tank wherein a base plate is provided to removably attach the dispenser to the tank. An upstanding screw-threaded pedestal member extends from the base plate and carries a valved dispensing line that may be pivoted with regard to the horizontal as well as adjusted vertically. The screw-threaded pedestal member also allows the dispensing line to be revolved to any desired horizontally disposed dispensing position.

Abstract: Apparatus for filling containers with difficultly-flowable material, comprising a separator including a filter, a funnel-shaped outlet, and a dust-free butterfly valve for controlling flow of powder through said outlet; and a suction device for conveying said powder by suction to said separator; said outlet adapted to be connected to the container to be filled; said separator being operable to filter powder from the air conveying said powder into the separator and allowing the separated powder to fall into said funnel-shaped outlet. The invention is especially designed for emptying and filling fire-extinguishers.