Abstract: A beverage producing machine is disclosed, comprising: a housing (3); a supporting surface (23) on which a beverage collecting container (C) can be placed; and a beverage dispensing nozzle (13) arranged above the supporting surface. The machine further comprises a movable auxiliary surface (25) which is combined to the supporting surface and is movable between an operating position and a rest position. In the operating position the movable auxiliary surface is parallel to the supporting surface. In the rest position the movable auxiliary surface is removed from the supporting surface. Moreover the dispensing nozzle (13) is movable between a first position for dispensing a beverage in a container placed on said supporting surface, and a second position for dispensing the beverage in a container placed on the movable auxiliary surface (25).

Abstract: An improved fluid dispenser specially adapted to provide sample-size amounts of a fluid mixture is shown and described. An automated closure and seal system is provided for the manifold that moves, on command from a controller, from a closed or sealed position thereby limiting exposure of the manifold and fluid outlet nozzles from the ambient atmosphere, to a dispense system where a sample-size container is held up against and engaging a lower end of the manifold for a sealing element disposed on a lower portion of the manifold. When the dispense is complete, the system automatically moves back toward a closed position where the filled container is held open and ready to be removed by a technician before it is capped and labeled.

Abstract: After a container is placed on a rest base beneath a beverage dispensing section where a dispensing outlet is provided, a dispensing button is depressed and a stepping motor constituting a base tilting drive device is driven for a predetermined time period to cause a linear head to be extended so that the rest base and hence a container is tilted as one unit. A dispensing valve drive device is operated to open a dispensing valve and dispense a bubbling beverage along an inner wall of the container, while suppressing any excessive formation of bubbles. When a bubble surface or liquid level of the beverage dispensed into the container rises to a predetermined level, the stepping motor is reversely driven to bring the container to an erect state. When the container becomes full with the beverage, the dispensing valve is closed, stopping the dispensing of the beverage.

Abstract: A device that holds a pitcher at a preselected angle of tilt while the pitcher is being filled with a beverage. Where beer is the beverage, the angle of tilt ensures that the beer will flow down the inner side walls of the pitcher, thereby suppressing the foam or head that would develop if the pitcher were charged while in an upright disposition. The weight of the beer as it gradually fills the pitcher gradually overcomes the bias that causes the initial tilting so that the head is continually suppressed throughout the charging operation and so that the pitcher is completely upright when filled. The device saves its user from having to hold a heavy pitcher at a tilted position throughout the charging process.

Abstract: A water dispensing device utilizing a trough which is fed by a faucet having a valve which controls the flow of water from a pressure source. A platform having first and second end portions is positioned adjacent the trough. One end of the platform is suspended above the ground surface. The valve of the faucet is regulated by movement of the second end portion of the platform in relation to the ground surface.

Abstract: A water pump with which drinking water can be dispensed from a drinking water container. The water pump is equipped with a foldable cup support so that cups can be placed on it, and with a movable cap to seal the mouth of the container, and a dispensing tube which allows the user to easily adjust the dispensing direction of the drinking water.

Abstract: An improved blender cup having a measuring device mounted within the cup and pivotably movable so that the device may conveniently receive an ingredient while in one position, and then may be readily pivoted to a second position whereby the ingredient is emptied into the blender cup. The device is preferably removable to facilitate repair, replacement, and cleaning.

Abstract: Dispenser for liquids requiring use of one hand, particularly useful for motorists, has a collapsible plastic bag with a delivery spout enclosed in an insulated casing adapted for mounting on the ledge above the dashboard of a vehicle. Swivelled to the device is a cup holder which positions the cup under the spout for dispensing liquid and away from the spout for convenient removal and replacement of the cup. Only one hand is required to activate the spout, swivel the holder, and grasp the cup. The bag may be refilled as required either through the spout with the bag in the casing or by opening the casing and removing the bag.

Abstract: The tap device 1 consists in an articulated mechanism 23 which positions each plastic bottle 5 against the corresponding spigot 2 in a tilted position. The aeration and foaming of the carbonated liquid beverage are thus decreased, filling is more stable, and the star-wheel for removal 3 may be provided with a capper 42 using screw-tops.

Abstract: A semiautomatic apparatus for processing the imaged surface of a printing plate. The apparatus includes an enclosed tray in which a plate is processed and a storage tank for processing liquid. In a processing cycle, the tank and tray are moved in timed sequence to transfer the liquid from the tank to the tray and back and to drain subsequently introduced wash water from the tray.

Abstract: The present invention is a stop device to be used in automatic feeding systems consisting of a number of feed dispensers placed in succession and combined with a pipe-shaped transport string (conveyor tube) in which the feed is conveyed by an endless feed mechanism, e.g. a scraper chain or a steel wire with scraping units, so that the feed dispensers are filled successively. The stop unit is mainly placed after the last feed dispenser.

Abstract: An apparatus for the dosed dispensing of free-flowing media from supply containers into a dosing cup, comprising a supply container having a flow-out tube communicating therewith. The flow-out tube forms in part a transverse arm. A dosing cup is formed as a swing suspended on the transverse arm of the flow-out tube.

Abstract: A device for preventing water pollution is provided, to collect and retain liquid fuel overflow from fuel tanks for boats and similar vessels. The device is designed to collect fuel discharged from the air vent of an enclosed fuel storage tank, when the tank is refilled. A support ring is affixed to the external surface of the hull of the boat, telescopically relative to the air vent protruding threfrom. A hollow receptacle is adapted to be mounted on the support ring, for collecting fuel discharged from the vent. A retainer sustains the receptacle on the support, and locking means detachably secures the retainer to the support, while the receptacle is collecting fuel discharged or spilled from the air vent.