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: The present invention is a container assembly for use with a rapid transfer port. The rapid transfer port (RTP) is of the type having an RTP door, an RTP circular seal around the door, and spaced RTP indentations. The RTP requires rotation of the device being attached thereto. The container assembly includes a circular ring member having an interface end and a bearing system end. The interface end includes a first set of ring member protrusions for engagement with RTP indentations of an RTP and a container assembly circular seal for providing sealing engagement of the ring member and the RTP. A circular enclosure door is concentrically positioned within the ring member. The enclosure door includes a first set of enclosure door indentations for engaging associated RTP door protrusions and a second set of enclosure door indentations for engaging a second set of ring member protrusions. The container assembly circular seal further provides sealing engagement of the ring member and the enclosure door.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical or dental-medical apparatus, having a delivery line for a liquid and having a screw bushing onto which a container for the liquid can be screwed, the delivery line extending from the interior of the container to the outside and penetrating the screw bushing, a compressed gas line penetrating the screw bushing from the outside inwardly, and the compressed gas line being closable and openable by means of a valve. In order to simplify the operating effort, the screw bushing is rotatably mounted in a rotary bearing and is in working connection with a switch cam which, in a rotary position of the screw bushing which is rotated in the screwing-on direction, opens the previously closed valve.

Abstract: A transfer guard for use by an individual for transferring contents from a supply container into a receiver container includes a supply adapter, a receiver adapter, a support structure and a fluid conducting element. The supply adapter connects the supply container to the transfer guard, and the receiver adapter connects the receiver container to the transfer guard. The support structure couples the supply adapter with the receiver adapter, and supports the fluid conducting element which, passes through the supply adapter and the receiver adapter. The fluid conducting element provides a passage for the contents to transfer from the supply container into the receiver container. The fluid conducting element also includes at least one pointed end that is substantially protected by the transfer guard from contact with the individual.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for a sink is disclosed which includes a pump assembly with a reciprocatable pump head and a dispensing nozzle. A mounting fixture is adapted to be attached to the sink and configured to support the pump assembly. A fluid line is attached to the pump assembly and adapted to channel a fluid from a dispenser bottle to the dispensing nozzle. The fluid line has a length that permits the dispenser bottle to be located on the base of a cabinet supporting the sink. A check valve is positioned within the fluid line and adapted to inhibit fluid flow along the fluid line in a direction toward the dispenser bottle when the fluid line is attached to a dispenser bottle. A kit is also disclosed for modifying a standard liquid dispenser to permit use of conventional soap or lotion bottles.

Abstract: A bone cement delivery apparatus is provided. The delivery apparatus includes a delivery tube and a connector. The delivery tube has an inner wall providing an axial bore. The connector is provided at a proximal end of the delivery tube. The connector includes at least one receiving slot in the inner wall. The receiving slot includes a transverse portion comprising an override surface and a local recess which cooperate to removably mate the delivery tube and the connector with a bone cement dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a quick connect adaptor has a first coupling that attaches to the bung of a plastic blow molded drum by way of pivotal retainer members and a second coupling that connects to a conventional dispense head. The bung has internal or external threads and may have a radially extending circumferential lip or other retainer member engagement structure. The first coupling provides a secure attachment that is quickly accomplished by manual operation. In a preferred embodiment, the pivotal retaining members pivot into and out of a retention position with the radially and circumferential extending lip. The retaining members are mechanically linked with a circular manual handle member to operate the pivoting of said plurality of retaining members. The pivotal members are preferably biased toward the retention position. These couplings will generally utilize O-rings for sealing.

Abstract: A device for storing and mixing an injectate includes a fluid holder removably coupled to an ampoule. The fluid holder initially contains a fluid and the ampoule initially contains a dry reagent. A breakable membrane may be included between the fluid holder and ampoule to prevent the undesirable mixing of the fluid with the dry reagent. Upon application of force to a plunger rod disposed within the fluid holder, fluid is introduced into the ampoule wherein it is mixed with the dry reagent to create an injectable mixture. Air or gas present in the ampoule may be removed therefrom; the fluid holder may be decoupled from the ampoule; and the ampoule may be further coupled to a needle-less injector for administration of an injection of the mixture. The device is particularly useful for lyophilized pharmaceuticals that rapidly lose medicinal efficacy once in solution form.

Abstract: A proximal end of a coolant nozzle is inserted into a large-diameter portion provided at an end of a shaft's coolant passage. The coolant nozzle is urged toward the distal end thereof, by a coil spring, and is prevented from coming out, by a stopper screw. Provided at the distal end face of the coolant nozzle is an O-ring, as a sealing member, that contacts to the periphery of an opening to a coolant passage of a tool holder. The O-ring may be easily replaced because the O-ring can be removed together with the coolant nozzle after the removal of the stopper screw.

Abstract: A series of multi use funnels are designed to attach by threads or pressure fit to a variety of threaded or non threaded fill openings of bottles or containers. Two or more concentric female threaded or friction engaging connectors are located at the discharge opening of the funnel. The innermost connector is the smaller or smallest and each size is graduated outward therefrom. A secondary funnel is located inside of the innermost female threaded connector to direct fluid into the attached container below the junction of the top of the bottle of container and the first threads. A sealing annular ring or step is located at each connector portion. Single diameter versions are shown as well as slip-on versions for use with threaded, snap-on or straight sided bottle filling openings.

Abstract: A fluid recovery system for removing fluid from a first container into a second container is formed from a dual cap system. The first of the caps has a push-pull, pop-up valve dispenser in it. A second inverted cap is placed between the actuator for the push-pull valve and the top of the first cap. The second cap has a circular opening cut out at its center which loosely fits around a cylindrical extension of the pop-up valve on the first cap. When the device is to be used, the push-pull valve actuator is pressed closed and the first cap is threaded onto the empty container. The entire assembly then is inverted; and the second cap is threaded onto the container which is to receive the residue from the “empty” container. After the two caps have been threaded onto the respective containers, they are pulled a short distance apart to cause the push-pull valve actuator to be opened; and the top container then empties into the lower container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure fuel servicing nozzle for mating with a standardized aircraft fueling adapter having an adapter valve biased in a closed position to prevent fuel flow. The fuel nozzle includes a nozzle body and a collar assembly coupled to the nozzle body. Fuel flow is prevented when the nozzle valve is in a fully retracted position and fuel flow is allowed when the nozzle valve is extended and when the nozzle valve pushes the adapter valve in a downstream direction. A bias member maintains the nozzle valve in fully open position when intimate contact between the valves is disrupted, such as when fuel flow forces the adapter valve further in the downstream direction. The fuel nozzle further includes a collar assembly rotatably coupled to the nozzle body such that the fuel nozzle is secured to the fueling adapter by engaging the fuel nozzle onto the fueling adapter and rotating the collar assembly about the nozzle body and fueling adapter.

Abstract: A threaded connecting assembly includes a first threaded connecting member having a body portion, an end portion, a bore extending axially from the end portion enabling the passage of a fluid through the body portion, and a plurality of spaced apart three sided threads defining grooves therebetween projecting along an exterior surface of the body portion at the end portion, and a cap member having a plurality of complementary three sided threads adapted to mate with the plurality of the three sided threads of the first threaded connecting member by seating in the grooves, and an opening configured for engagement with the bore of the first threaded connecting member to provide a passageway for the flow of the fluid therebetween.

Abstract: A proximal end of a coolant nozzle is inserted into a large-diameter portion provided at an end of a shaft's coolant passage. The coolant nozzle is urged toward the distal end thereof, by a coil spring, and is prevented from coming out, by a stopper screw. Provided at the distal end face of the coolant nozzle is an O-ring, as a sealing member, that contacts to the periphery of an opening to a coolant passage of a tool holder. The O-ring may be easily replaced because the O-ring can be removed together with the coolant nozzle after the removal of the stopper screw.

Abstract: A valve for controlling the flow of granules from a first container to a second container, the valve, when in use, attached to the first container, comprising a movable valve member which is biased to a closed position and engagement means for engaging, in use, with a coupling unit attached to the second container, wherein, in use, the relative rotation of the valve to the coupling unit controls the extent to which the valve is opened.

Abstract: A plug neck for a filler neck of a motor vehicle has exchanging means for refueling-venting adaptation to different refueling devices. In the case of a refueling device which removes gases from a refueling channel by suction, a compensation chamber is connected permanently to the refueling channel via a connecting channel. For adaptation to a refueling device without suction removal, the connecting channel is closed and the vent valve is provided with a cap which has a connection neck for a line leading to an activated carbon filter. This allows tool costs for producing the plug neck to be kept particularly low.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling an ampule of a needle-less injector suitable for injecting liquid medication includes an ampule and a fluid holder. The ampule is for containing the fluid, and the fluid holder is for delivering the fluid. The fluid holder also includes a fluid plunger rod. The ampule is coupled to the fluid holder to provide fluid communication between the ampule and the fluid holder. The fluid plunger rod is depressed to load the fluid from the fluid holder into the ampule to fill the ampule. The ampule may further include an ampule plunger rod. After the ampule is loaded with fluid, the ampule plunger rod is depressed to expel bubbles back into the fluid holder from the ampule.

Abstract: A preconditioned air adapter chute for attachment to a ring connector of an aircraft has a body adapted at a first end to attach a hose for transmitting the preconditioned air. The body is provided at a second end with a flange connecting to the ring connector. A compressive gasket is affixed to a surface of the flange which faces the ring connector. At least one clamp assembly, affixed to the body, has a handle and a clamp pivotably mounted in a housing. The handle and clamp are pivoted about separate pivot points, so that a cam action is obtained as the handle is moved from an open to a closed position. The clamp of each clamp assembly passes through a slot-like opening in the flange to allow engagement of the clamp in the connector.

Abstract: A transfer guard for use by an individual for transferring contents from a supply container into a receiver container includes a supply adapter, a receiver adapter, a support structure and a needle. The supply adapter connects the supply container to the transfer guard, and the receiver adapter connects the receiver container to the transfer guard. The support structure couples the supply adapter with the receiver adapter, and the needle passes through the supply adapter and the receiver adapter. The needle is attached to one of the adapters for support and provides a passage for the contents to transfer from the supply container into the receiver container. The needle also includes at least one pointed end that is substantially protected by the transfer guard from contact with the user.

Abstract: Provided herein are fueling nozzles for the re-fueling of various motorized vehicles, particularly aircraft. A re-fueling nozzle according to this invention includes a gauge from which the pressure of a liquid fuel passing through the nozzle may be read by a technician performing the re-fueling operation. Nozzles according to the invention further comprise a shrouding means which protect the pressure gauge from damage during a refueling operation, or while the nozzle is being transported or stored. According to a preferred form of the invention, a nozzle comprises an inner conduit portion and an outer sleeve portion, wherein the outer sleeve portion is rotatable about the inner conduit portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing medication and filling an ampule of a needle-less injector suitable for injecting liquid medication includes a reagent holder and a diluent holder. The regent holder is for containing a reagent, and the diluent holder is for containing a diluent. The diluent holder also includes a diluent plunger rod. The reagent holder is coupled to the diluent holder to provide fluid communication between the reagent holder and the diluent holder. The diluent plunger rod is depressed to load the diluent from the diluent holder into the reagent holder to mix with the reagent to produce the liquid medication for filling the ampule. The reagent holder may further include a reagent plunger rod. After the reagent and the diluent are mixed in the reagent holder to produce the liquid medication, the reagent plunger rod is depressed to load the liquid medication back into the diluent holder for filling the ampule.

Abstract: A preconditioned air adapter chute for attachment to an aircraft has a duel body that is cylindrical at both ends, and comprised of a stationary body and swivel body. The stationary body is equipped with a locking bar attached to two locking hooks, one on each side of the stationary body. The stationary body includes an adapter nozzle that is cylindrical in shape, and designed to penetrate an aircraft's mounting flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure fuel servicing nozzle for mating with a standardized aircraft fueling adapter having a cylindrical extension with a plurality of indexing notches and a plurality of radially extending lock tabs. The fuel nozzle includes a nozzle body having an outer surface and an interior passage. A collar assembly is rotatably supported upon the outer surface of the nozzle body. A plurality of locating pins having a rectangular cross-section extend outwardly from the bottom base of the nozzle body. The fuel nozzle is properly aligned onto the fueling adapter by fitting the locating pins in the indexing notches of the fueling adapter such that the two opposing side faces contact the surfaces of the indexing notches. The fuel servicing nozzle further includes an interlock plate biased toward an exterior of the nozzle body by a plurality of spaced springs. The interlock plate has a plurality of apertures through which the locating pins pass.

Abstract: A lubricant storage assembly for supplying a lubricant delivery unit with lubricant includes a socket adapted to be affixed to the lubricant delivery unit and having an inner wall face; a thread-cutting threaded portion provided in the inner wall face; a socket inlet opening; and a holding guide portion. The assembly further includes a lubricant container having an outer wall face; a head portion situated beyond said outer wall face; and an engagement length portion provided on the outer wall face. The engagement length portion of the container is cut by the thread-cutting threaded portion upon introducing the lubricant container into the socket and upon turning the lubricant container relative to the socket about the longitudinal container axis. The engagement length portion is of a material which has a lesser hardness than the material of the thread-cutting threaded portion.

Abstract: A pre-conditioned air adapter chute to connect an aircraft to a pre-conditioned air unit on the ground. The adapter is a type which can be attached to the aircraft by pushing up on the adapter's handles to cause the safety latches to engage the aircraft, and can be removed from the aircraft by pulling down on the handles.

Abstract: An improved design for sealed air and coolant passthrough couplings which ensures maximum protection against contamination in a chemical warfare environment. The couplings include an air line bulkhead assembly, a liquid passthrough coupling, and an air inlet assembly all of which resist penetrating chemical warfare agents such as Sarin. The air line bulkhead assembly permits breathable air to be passed from outside to the inside of a chemical protective suit without compromising the chemical integrity of the suit. The liquid coolant passthrough permits liquid coolant to be supplied from an external source to the wearer of the chemical protective suit without breaching the integrity of the chemical protective barrier. The liquid coolant passthrough assembly enables a cold reservoir and pumping unit to be mounted on the exterior of chemical protective clothing to facilitate replenishment of the cold source (ice or phase change material), and this can result in longer mission stay times.

Abstract: A quick-connect filling device for transferring fluids to a valve having a female thread in its inlet port, the device comprising a stem having a through-going conduit for fluid flow therethrough and an enlarged upper plug end for sealing abutment with a tank valve, a plurality of externally-threaded screw segments, forming a single screw thread when aligned, and extending axially and positioned concentrically around the stem beneath the enlarged plug end, a sleeve-like element concentrically surrounding the stem and reciprocally slidable between a first locking position in which an upper portion of the sleeve-like element extends between the stem and the screw segments and outwardly urges the segments into threaded engagement with complementary female threads of the tank valve, and a second withdrawn open position in which the upper portion of the sleeve-like element extends only between the stem and a bottom portion of the screw segments, allowing the release of the segments from the engagement, a resilient

Abstract: A coupling system for transferring granular contents from a container to a pump dispenser with minimum risk of direct contact with a user. The coupling system includes a connecting threaded assembly that is frictionally and snugly mounted inside the neck of the container. The upper wall of the connecting threaded assembly includes at least one off-centered opening. A cap assembly is rotatably and coaxially mounted over the connecting threaded assembly and the former also includes at least one off-centered opening that is selectively made to coincide with the off-centered opening of the connecting threaded assembly. A spring is used to bias these two assemblies to make the respective off-centered openings not to coincide. A coupling ring assembly is firmly mounted inside the neck of a pump dispenser. The cap assembly engages the coupling ring assembly with at least one of its protuberances that extend radially outwardly into the L-shape slots on the internal surface of the coupling ring assembly.

Abstract: A pre-conditioned air adapter for attaching an air access port of an aircraft to a pre-conditioned air unit made of an integral one-piece plastic body, a clamp connected to the body, a hook connected to the clamp, a strengthening ring member secured to a top end of the adapter body, and a gasket secured to the ring member. The ring member may be metal and may be bolted to the top end of the adapter. Further, the hook may have a tip that is angled toward central longitudinal axis of the adapter body.

Abstract: A substantially cone shaped body comprises a top body opening and a bottom body opening. The top body opening is larger than the bottom body opening. A generally tubular threaded neck extends outwardly from the bottom body opening. At least one adapter has a threaded first end configured to removably mate with the neck. The adapter has a threaded second end adapted to removably mate with a receiving container opening. When the adapter is mated with the neck and with the receiving container opening, the bottom body opening is in fluid communication with the receiving container opening. A lid is provided for removably covering the top body opening.

Abstract: An aircraft fueling nozzle includes a generally cylindrical nozzle body having an extending adaptor receiver housing within which a rotatable interlock ring is supported. A generally planar annular locking lug retainer overlies the interlock ring and is secured to the upper surface of the adaptor receiver housing. A valve seat is supported upon a center wall of the interlock ring and supports a valve seat which cooperates with a valve poppet for fuel flow control. The nozzle body defines a vertical channel within which a movable poppet link is disposed and movable. The interlock ring defines a downwardly extending plate which is rotatable between positions covering a portion of the vertical channel and exposing the vertical channel.

Abstract: The present device is a connector device designed to connect two tubes or containers so as to allow the transfer of fluids from one tube or container to the other. The connector device includes a tubular member made from an elastic material, with the tubular member having an inner wall that includes longitudinal slits. The tubular member can be made from one individual tube or a pair of joined flanged tubes. The flanged tubular members are joined at the flange positions and held together by a collar member. Furthermore, a plurality of individual tubular members can be placed in a rectangular frame member so that the tubular members are perpendicular and integral to the frame member.

Abstract: A cover for a fill port of a flow controller of a high pressure fitting for filling a cylinder with a pressurized gas. The cover has a slidable cover plate having elongated flexible members attached thereto, such member having a locking projection that cooperatively fits into a locking recess on the cover plate. The cover plate is movable from a first position covering the fill port to a second position away therefrom. Elastomeric means bias the cover plate towards the first position. A fill port adaptor is used to fill the cylinder through the fill port, and may have a cover that prevents operation when the cover is in place. Both covers are adapted to open when the flow controller is properly placed in a cradle that forms part of the fill port adaptor.

Abstract: A filling tube assembly adapted for fastening to a threaded filling hole of an oil tank for filling fuel oil, including a connector and a filling tube having a first end fixedly connected to the connector and a second end remote from the connector, wherein the connector has a first outer thread at one end, a second outer thread at an opposite end, and a collar raised around the periphery between the first outer thread and the second outer thread, the first outer thread and the second outer thread being adapted for threading into the threaded filling hole of the oil tank or screwing up with a screw cap alternatively, the filling tube being suspended inside the oil tank and the passage of the oil tank being closed when the second outer thread is threaded into the threaded filling hole of the oil tank and the first outer thread is screwed up with the screw cap, the filling tube being extended out of the oil tank for filling fuel oil into the oil tank when the first outer thread is threaded into the threaded fill

Abstract: A fluid filler tool for a spin-on fluid filter comprises a tubular housing having an annular peripheral wall, an open end and a closed end. The closed end has one or more openings to allow fluid to flow therethrough and into fluid inlet ports of the fluid filter. The closed end has centrally located venting means for allowing air inside the filter to escape therefrom when the fluid filler tool is positioned on the filter and when the filter is being filled with fluid. The closed end has centrally located tool positioning means for allowing the filler tool to sealingly and removably fit into a centrally located fluid exit port of the spin-on filter. The fluid filler tool allows the filter assembly to be pre-filled with a fluid only through the fluid inlet ports and prevents any fluid from entering the fluid exit port of the filter assembly.

Abstract: The invention is a method for changing oil that is much quicker, easier, and cleaner. To use the method one changes his oil in the regular way however he replaces the plug in the oil pan of the engine with a plug that has a quick disconnect valve on it. Then the next time one wishes to change oil he uses a container with a used oil tube connected to it. At the end of the used oil tube opposite the end connected to the closed container a quick disconnect is attached to the tube and said quick disconnect is adapted to fit the quick disconnect of the plug in the bottom of the oil pan. Thus, to remove oil from the motor vehicle one only has to connect the tube on the container to the tube in the plug at the bottom of the oil pan. In the preferred embodiment the plug in the bottom of the oil pan has a tube that runs out of it to the edge of the motor vehicle and this tube has a quick disconnect attached to the end opposite the end of the tube attached to the plug.

Abstract: An injector nozzle which has a body defining a chamber. A portion of the body has an orifice which communicates with the chamber for allowing fluid to enter into or exit from the chamber. The nozzle body includes at least one depression which is configured and dimensioned to cooperatively engage a tab member of an associated component for coupling thereto. The depression is also configured and dimensioned to positively lock the body to the associated component. The body portion which contains the depression is spaced proximally from the orifice. Also, an adapter for coupling the nozzle to a fluid container. The adapter includes a tubular member having first and second ends and a wall therebetween. The wall includes a passageway therethrough with the first end being dimensioned and configured to cooperatively engage the nozzle. The orifice of the nozzle generally aligns with the wall passageway for fluid communication therebetween.

Abstract: A quick-connect hookup that includes a connector and an adapter designed for quick and easy assembly and disassembly from a common oil drain valve. The adapter is formed with a standardized tabbed section and a customized threaded section. The threaded section of the adapter is made to fit within an outlet of the oil drain valve in substantially permanent manner. The tabbed section of the adapter includes tabs that are made to quickly attach to and detach from the connector via recesses in the connector. The invention includes a method of connecting and evacuating waste oil through the use of vacuum forces and the quick-connect hookup.

Abstract: In an interlocking device between a cap for a beverage container and a carbonation device for introducing carbon dioxide gas into said beverage container in a locked position, wherein said carbonation device includes projecting structure, and said cap includes rotatable capturing structure for capturing said projecting structure so as to lock said cap to said carbonation device.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system for aspirating liquid from a bottle and conveying the liquid to an analytical instrument while allowing ambient air or gas to enter the bottle to replace the aspirated liquid. The bottle opening is sealed by a valve. A tube extends from the valve to the liquid within the bottle. A coupling component is removably connected to the analytical instrument and to the valve for operatively connecting the instrument to the tube.

Abstract: Packaging assembly intended for the extemporaneous preparation of suspensions or solutions of a solid active product in a liquid product, the active product having been freeze-dried and being contained in a flask A, and the liquid product being contained in a flask B closed by a dropper (30), a connection member (16) enabling to put in communication the two flasks for the purpose, in a first step, to cause the liquid product to pass from flask B into flask A containing the solid product, then, in a second step, to reverse the assembly and aspirate into flask B the suspension or solution thus formed. Flask A containing the active product is closed by an elastic stopper (10) having a central perforation (12) closed by a perforable operculum (14) which is perforated by the dropper when the flasks are put in communication by means of the connection member.

Abstract: A pressurized fluid dispensing nozzle (110') such as for LPG is screw-threadedly engageable with a tank inlet (192) such as on a vehicle. A sealing sleeve (154) carrying a nose piece (140') is biassed into abutment with a gasket (194) on a seal face (196) of the tank inlet and is urged rearwardly by the abutment. The sealing sleeve (154) is slidably mounted on a sealing member (136') which is urged rearwardly with the sealing sleeve (154) into a valve actuating condition. A trigger (118') is actuated to open a valve assembly (120') by shifting the valve assembly forwardly to bring a valve body (126') into abutment with an actuator (132') on the sealing member (136) which lifts the valve body off a valve seat (128'). The pressurized fluid passes along a passage (146') through the sealing member (136') to be dispensed but part of it enters a chamber (150) through ports (134').

Abstract: A filling system for robot-capable filling of a vehicle with fuel has a filler nozzle and a tank filler neck on which a docking extension provided with a central opening is mounted on the filling side. The extension is rotatable by an upper section around the axis of symmetry for opening and closing a tank closure. The filler nozzle is dockable by its end on an outlet side, forming a positive connection between the filler nozzle and the docking extension, with positive elements in the form of teeth distributed around its circumference. The teeth have a hub section and interlock with one another positively when the filler nozzle is ready for filling. In order to achieve functionally reliable docking of the filler nozzle on the filler neck of the vehicle fuel tank and to permit rapid undocking of the filler nozzle from the filler extension, a locking body, urged radially outward by a pretensioning spring, is provided on the outlet side of the filler nozzle.

Abstract: A filling system for robot-capable filling of a motor vehicle with fuel includes a filler nozzle and a tank filler neck having a cylindrical docking extension provided with a central opening mounted on the filler side. In the upper section of the extension, rotatable around the axis of symmetry for the opening and closing of the tank closure, the filler nozzle is dockable by its outlet end to form a positive connection between the filler nozzle and the docking extension.

Abstract: A filler adapter assembly for a multichambered container. The filler adapter mounts on the open end of a multichambered container. The filler adapter enables individual chambers within the container to be emptied or filled without contaminating adjacent chambers. The assembly includes a filler adapter and a releasable closure. The filler adapter is a hollow tubular member having a closure end which matingly engages the open end of the container. The closure end provides plugs and a gasket for sealing all chambers except a single selected chamber. A small opening in the closure end overlies the selected chamber providing fluid communication between the selected chamber and a conical lumen within the filler adapter. The releasable closure provides a leak proof seal between the filler adapter and container. The stem of the funnel or similar device may be placed in the larger opening of the conical lumen and a fluid introduced into the selected chamber.

Abstract: A vented funnel for a closed head hazardous waste container. The container is of the type having side walls and opposed upper and lower end walls. The side walls and end walls of the container border and define a cavity which opens at an opening at the upper end wall. The funnel has a housing with a passage running through the housing. A lid is movably connected to the funnel housing through open and closed positions, in which the lid is configured to create a liquid and airtight seal within the funnel housing when in the closed position. One or more vent lines having openings at opposite ends thereof are disposed within the funnel housing passage. A drum coupling is then connected to the funnel housing and is connectable to the drum. The coupling has an interior surface bordering and defining a passage, wherein the coupling passage connects to the housing passage.

Abstract: A swivel adapter for an inlet conduit to an underground storage includes two relatively rotatable components. The relative rotation between the components prevents sealing loss between the adapter and the inlet conduit when the adapter is subjected to torque.

Abstract: A liquid draining device includes a body having a central passageway extending therethrough, an interior funnel formed at the top end of the central passageway near the top end of the body and an interior drip guide formed at the bottom end of the central passageway near the bottom end of the body. The funnel is for receiving any remaining liquid from a first narrow neck container disposed in an inverted relation thereover. The drip guide is for discharging any liquid draining down from the funnel through the central passageway into a second narrow neck container disposed in an upright relation thereunder. The funnel is formed by a top annular surface on a middle portion of the body being concave in shape relative to a top end portion of the body for receiving a liquid draining from the open neck end of the first narrow neck container.

Abstract: A value device for connecting a container filled with a flowable material to an applicator device for dispensing the flowable material comprises a unitary, essentially cup-shaped housing 1 having an axially extending flow passage 9 in the base thereof. A valve seat 50 is formed around the inner end of the flow passage 9, radially inwardly of the axially extending wall 8 of the housing 1. A unitary, essentially cylindrical valve member 2 is received in the open end of the cup-shaped housing 1. This has an axially extending flow passage 16 therein in axial alignment with the flow passage 9 in the up-shaped housing 2. A valve disc 14 is positioned over the inner end of the flow passage 16, but spaced therefrom. The valve member 2 is axially displaceable relative to the housing 1 upon rotational movement of the housing 1 so as to effect engagement of the valve disc 14 with the valve seat 50 to close the flow passage 9 in the housing 1 and disengagement to open the flow passage 9 in the housing 1.

Abstract: A no spill oil filler (20) for an oil access opening (16) in an engine (12) of a motor vehicle (14). The no spill oil filler (20) comprises a component (22) for catching and directing a downward flow of motor oil (10) poured from an oil can (18). A structure (24) is for mounting the catching and directing component (22) into the oil access opening (16) in the engine (12) of the motor vehicle (14).