Abstract: An oil drain assembly for an engine oil pan to replace the plug of the oil pan drain opening comprising a valve housing having an upper oil inlet port mounted to and in communication with the drain opening of the engine oil pan; a lower oil outlet port; a means for controlling oil flow through the valve housing; a detachable drain line at the oil outlet port; and a detachable disposable oil collection bag mounted to the drain line.

Abstract: This container includes a neck (26), the free end of which is equipped with an orifice for outflow of the pressurized fluid contained in the container, closed off by a perforatable cover (30) in order to release the pressurized fluid. The pressurized-fluid delivery assembly comprises the container and an element (36) for connecting the neck (26) to pressurized-fluid supply pipe (37) of a hydraulic circuit, these being equipped with elements (40) for piercing the cover which are able to be actuated after connection of the neck to the supply pipe (37). This assembly makes it possible to supply, for example, a brake-fluid reservoir of a hydraulic pressurized-brake-fluid brake circuit so as to bleed this circuit.

Abstract: An adapter assembly to assist in the removal of an oil filter without spilling oil. The assembly includes a drain cup adapter for permanent affixing to the oil filter stud which extends from an engine block. The drain cup adapter has an inner face with openings for passage of oil and a central threaded opening permitting it to be permanently screwed onto the oil filter stud. An external ring is used for removably attaching a bag holding member. The bag holding member has a flexible bag through which the oil filter can be contacted and which holds the oil and the filter after the filter has been removed. After all the oil has drained out of the engine block, the bag holding member is removed and a new filter screwed onto the oil filter stud.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser having a batcher with a holder. The holder has an internal thread. An opening pin is centrally arranged within the holder and also has a thread. A reservoir is provided which has a connecting neck screwable into the internal thread of the holder. An internal closure is displaceably arranged within the connecting neck of the reservoir. The internal closure is configured as a sleeve and is provided with a thread screwable onto the opening pin of the holder.

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: In order to transfer fluid products such as powders between a storage container (10) and a mobile container (18) an interface device comprising a tight chamber (24) is proposed. This tight chamber contains mechanisms making it possible either to seal an access opening (30) to the mobile container (18), or place a transfer tube (36) between the containers (27, 30). The transfer tube is formed by at least two sections (38, 40) having an internal cross-section which is substantially uniform and identical, so that a product can be transferred in any random orientation, without any risk of product being retained. The two sections (38, 40) can in particular be installed on the same tilting arm (42).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for charging a damper with pressurized gas by forming a flow passage between the dust lip of the oil seal and the piston rod. The flow passage is formed by locally deforming the dust lip under the action of a distortion clamp. A source of pressurized gas is then placed in communication with the flow passage. The pressurized gas causes the oil seal to be displaced away from the piston rod, and the gas enters the damper between the oil seal and the piston rod. When the gas within the damper has attained the desired pressure, the distortion clamp is released allowing the dust lip to return to normal circumferential contact with the piston rod, and the source of pressurized gas is removed. The pressurized gas is retained in the damper after charging by the seal engaging the rod.

Abstract: A drain valve assembly for draining fluid from a container, for example an engine crankcase, is constructed with a first threaded bolt portion having external threads for engaging in a threaded drain outlet of the container and internal threads in an axial passage passing through the first threaded bolt portion, a second threaded bolt portion having external and internal threads whereby, use, the external threads engage in the internal threads of the first threaded bolt portion to seal therewith and whereby passages extend through the first and second bolt portions to permit flow of fluid therethrough. A sealing member forms part of the second threaded bolt portion whereby on full insertion of the second threaded bolt portion in a first position within the first threaded bolt portion, the sealing member engages an adjacent surface to prevent the escape of fluid from the container and, on retraction to a second position, the flow of fluid through the first and second threaded bolt portions is permitted.

Abstract: The closure of the bottle is achieved with the aid of a cylindrical ring (20), the base of which is closed by a membrane (22). This ring (20) is put in place together with a filling adaptor which is screwed onto the neck of the bottle and which allows the ring (20) to be tightened after filling. A drawing-off adaptor is also designed to be screwed onto the neck of the bottle and includes a bevelled drawing-off tube intended to pierce the membrane.

Abstract: An air removal adaptor for removing air from a container as it is being filled with a liquid from a funnel attached to the air removal adaptor. The air removal adaptor has a cylindrical housing with a fill spout and an air vent for carrying air from a container to a cavity in the housing and a passageway to remove the air to the atmosphere.

Abstract: An assembly or a container including such an assembly which allows powder contents to be dispensed into a cap prior to the removal of the cap, the position of the thread engaged cap relative to the body of the container determining, to some extent, the volume of the materials being dispensed, the container otherwise being closable prior to the removal of the cap with the dispensed contents.

Abstract: An adaptor for stabilizing a funnel in the opening of a container consists of a body of metal or plastic which contains a central bore internally threaded at each end for accepting the threaded stem of a funnel. The body is externally threaded on one end to engage internally threaded container openings and at the other end contains an internally threaded cavity to engage externally threaded container openings.

Abstract: A valve device for transferring waste oil from a reservoir to an emptied oil vending container having a threaded neck includes a vertical barrel having a rotatable fluid-directing member and an entrance tube horizontally emergent from the barrel and extending to a distal extremity. The lower extremity of the barrel is equipped with an annular closure cap adapted to make fluid-tight joinder with the threaded neck. The distal extremity of the entrance tube is adapted to make fluid-tight joinder with the reservoir.

Abstract: A pre-conditioned air adapter chute for attachment to an aircraft. The chute has a body which is cylindrical at the top and the bottom, handles on either side of the body, a clamp attached to each of the handles, and a hook attached to each of the clamps.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement connects a container of concentrated cleaning fluid to a dispensing apparatus in a carpet cleaning machine. To facilitate the required fluid connection, the container is fitted with a plug having one port at its center and a second port radially disposed from the center port and positioned within an annular groove concentric with the center port. The distance from the center port to the second port in the plug is equal to the distance between corresponding central and radial ports in the dispenser. When the container is rotated to engage the dispenser and advance it into position, the center port of the plug and central port of the dispenser align since they are on the same axis. The radial port of the dispenser is aligned with the annular groove in the plug, enabling fluid communication with the second port in the plug irrespective of the rotational orientation.

Abstract: A filling device for transportable containers and other suitable receptacles for the receipt of liquids, which facilitate a reliable and particularly feasible indication of faulty conditions encountered during operation in consideration of the handling thereof. A valve which closes off a filling tube of the container is actuated in dependence upon the connecting conditions of the filling device to the container; such as a tank container. When the filling device is not adequately coupled with an inlet pipe or any other device of the tank container, flow of liquid filling material cannot be initiated inasmuch as this flow is positively inhibited by the valve. Pursuant to another aspect, a vent or relief valve is automatically actuated in dependence upon the connected condition. The vent valve is also only first opened then when there has taken place a satisfactory or proper coupling with the respective tank container.

Abstract: A waterproof fixture (14) is attached to the hopper (12) for transferring a powder product (P) which has been fabricated in a pharmaceutical reactor into a transport container (10). The container (10) is attached to the device (14) by a two door transfer system (26, 44). The device (14) permits the opening of the double doors, to empty the openings in front of the hopper and the container and to join the same automatically by means of telescoping delivery lines (66).

Abstract: A closed granular chemical handling system comprising a dispensing valve and a receiving valve. The dispensing valve and the receiving valve are automatically opened when the valves are coupled together, and are automatically closed when the valves are uncoupled from one another. The valves are configured so that the receiving valve always is the first to open and the last to close. The valves are driven together by a camming structure having a neutral portion that acts as a delay between the opening and closing of both valves so as to allow granular material to flow from between the valves through the receiving valve.

Abstract: A dosing assembly (80) is used to controllably fill a syringe (4), held within a syringe holder (50), from a vial (2) of the type including a piston (18) mounted within a container (14). The syringe holder (50) is threadably mounted (52, 36) to the vial with the needle cannula (72) piercing the piston to permit the syringe holder to be driven against the piston in a controlled manner to accurately meter the pharmaceutical introduced into the syringe. The dosing assembly includes a rotary drive (82, 88, 110, 118, 126) which rotates the syringe holder about the syringe holder axis, thus driving the syringe against the piston, as the syringe holder and syringe therewith are rotated about an axis situated 90.degree. from the syringe axis. This causes the pharmaceutical within the vial to be forced through the needle cannula and into the syringe; the amount of the dose in the syringe depends upon how far the user rotates the syringe holder using the rotary drive.

Abstract: A filling device for transportable containers and other suitable receptacles for the receipt of liquids, which facilitate a reliable and particularly feasible indication of faulty conditions encountered during operation in consideration of the handling thereof. A valve which closes off a filling tube of the container is actuated in dependence upon the connecting conditions of the filling device to the container; such as a tank container. When the filling device is not adequately coupled with an inlet pipe or any other device of the tank container, flow of liquid filling material cannot be initiated inasmuch as this flow is positively inhibited by the valve. Pursuant to another aspect, a vent or relief valve is automatically actuated in dependence upon the connected condition. The vent valve is also only first opened then when there has taken place a satisfactory or proper coupling with the respective tank container.

Abstract: A combination of bottle, collar and cap where the bottle collar has a keying lug that interfits with a cap slot and which keying is necessary to screw the cap onto the bottle.

Abstract: An adapter for a fuel container. The fuel container has an outlet/inlet and an annular cap to be received on the outlet/inlet. The cap has shoulder around the upper surface to overlap the inlet/outlet and the adapter comprises of a flange to be trapped between the outlet/inlet and the cap. A pipe mounting on the adapter allows a pipe to extend from the adapter towards the bottom of the fuel container. There is a passageway through the adapter so that the adapter can be trapped between the outlet/inlet and the cap to allow access to the fuel in the container. By this means, a jerry can need not be moved around within, for example, a boat fitted with an outboard motor. At the appropriate time the fuel line to the main supply tank for the motor can be disconnected from that main fuel tank and quickly attached to the adapter thus avoiding the possibility of fuel leakage.

Abstract: An apparatus for fluid transfer having a housing adapted to be mounted on a container adapted to house fluid, a valve mounted with the housing operable in a normal first attitude to seal the container therethrough and adjustable to a second attitude to permit fluid to pass through the valve and a mechanism engageable with the valve to move the valve to the second attitude for the transfer of the fluid therethrough and wherein the housing is recessed within a portion of the container so as to protect it from damage.

Abstract: An oil drainage coupler that enables a single fitting to be coupled to associated oil drainage plugs of various sizes thereby enabling oil to be quickly drained from all makes and models of vehicles. This coupler produces a vacuum-tight seal that enables a vacuum pump to be used to enhance the rate at which oil is drained. The two halves of this coupler can be coupled by a rotation of one half into the other by an angle less than 90.degree., thereby making this a quick coupler that can be coupled by a single quick motion of vehicle service personnel.

Abstract: A closed granular chemical handling system comprising a dispensing valve and a receiving valve. The dispensing valve and the receiving valve are automatically opened when the valves are coupled together, and are automatically closed when the valves are uncoupled from one another. The valves are configured so that the receiving valve always is the first to open and the last to close. The valves are driven together by a camming structure having a neutral portion that acts as a delay between the opening and closing of both valves so as to allow granular material to flow from between the valves through the receiving valve.

Abstract: A manually-operated device for safely inflating automotive vehicle tires. A pressurized gas cylinder is connected to a manual valve for delivery of pressurized gas to a vehicle tire. The gas pressure is safely controlled (regulated) by a stepped piston that is slidably arranged in a vent chamber. A small diameter rod section of the piston is aligned with a valve seat in the main flow passage. Pressure rise on the large diameter section of the piston causes the rod section to temporarily interrupt the main gas flow. Gas is vented around the large diameter section of the piston to enable the rod section to move away from the associated valve seat, thereby permitting gas flow to resume through the main passage.

Abstract: High pressure gas storage bottle with a single, small diameter filler neck aperture are charged with a powdered adsorbent such as activated carbon by drawing an evacuation air flow from the bottle receptacle at a point slightly below the filler neck. A charging fitting comprises a chambered body having an O-ring seal base which is clamped against the bottle nipple face by a compression nut. A length of rigid tubing having a tubular filter of pressed, microsphere tube walls at the distal or lower end thereof, descends through the body chamber and filler neck aperture. The tubular flow channel is connected to a vacuum source whereas the body chamber is connected to a powdered adsorbent supply conduit.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off nozzle for a vehicle servicing system can be rapidly mated to a receiver fitting on a fuel tank. Both the nozzle and the receiver have valves which are normally closed but which open when the nozzle is mated to the receiver. The nozzle includes a piston which moves so as to displace a spring-biased operculum forming the valve of the receiver; the piston is automatically retracted when the receiver is filled.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an automatic shut-off refueling nozzle particularly suitable for use with military vehicles employing a nozzle having a liquid level sensor operating a flow valve, the nozzle includes a lug plate attachable to the inlet of the tank receptacle being filled wherein once attached to the tank inlet the presence of an operator is not required during refueling. A diverger on the nozzle spout improves flow characteristics within the tank inlet to prevent premature release of the nozzle flow valve and the nozzle prevents contamination during refueling and prevents spillage of volatile fuels even though unattended. An embodiment of the invention utilizes a secondary control valve preventing fluid flow until the nozzle has been fully connected to the tank inlet.

Abstract: A filtered waterbed filling system is provided which prevents or substantially reduces bacteria and algae growth in stagnant, heated water contained in a waterbed. The filling system may be a one-piece filling probe, or a universal hose coupling assembly may be provided which is mateable with either a separate filtered filling probe for filling the waterbed, or a separate drain probe for emptying water from the waterbed. The filtered filling probe employs a filter material formed in a cylinder shape and which extends a length of the probe and which is embedded in an outer supporting matrix. A pore size of the filter material prevents passage of at least some bacteria or other contaminants so as to aid in the prevention of bacteria and algae growth within the water mattress and/or to aid in reducing deterioration of the water mattress and/or inserts associated with the mattress. With the system disclosed, the use of a chemical solution to control bacteria growth is substantially reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A fueling nozzle for pressurized fuel systems having a body connectable to a tank inlet. The body includes an axially displaceable valve movable between a closed retracted position and an extended open position. Connection of the body to the tank inlet occurs upon rotation of the connection sleeve and positioning of the valve is achieved by a rotatable cam sleeve having a cam slot in which a valve-mounted follower is located. An interlock senses mounting of the body on the tank inlet permitting rotation of the connection sleeve in a locking direction and upon the connection sleeve being fully rotated to a locked condition a second interlock permits rotation of the cam sleeve and valve movement from the closed to the open position. The nozzle is characterized by reduced flow resistance characteristics and safe operation.

Abstract: A body is provided with members for coupling it to one end of a bottle or the like. The body has a seat for housing the free end of a syringe, with a hole for allowing for the syringe needle to pass through. The free end of a syringe may be housed and threaded in the seat. On the side opposite surfaces of the body seat and at the syringe end provided for insertion in the seat, there are formed radially projecting longitudinal teeth and slanted resilient fins which are deflected by the teeth as the syringe is threaded to the body. The teeth abut against the fins, thereby preventing the syringe from being screwed off the body.

Abstract: A non-metallic vacuum probe for elevated temperature service having a probe body portion for coupling to a vacuum line. The probe body portion is coupled through a washer shaped low friction bearing surface and gasket for sealing to a probe flange portion. Interconnection of probe body portion and probe flange portion is provided through lug and ramp means. The probe flange portion includes vacuum channels on the bottom major surface region for vacuum bag and blanket curing of plastic components or panels in autoclaves or ovens.

Abstract: A container for collecting oil that has a cover and a valve assembly to control the drawing of the collected oil into a household container, such as a plastic milk container. A support assembly is provided to hold the oil filter over the valve assembly so that it can also be drained. A threaded portion on the spout of the valve assembly insures a spill free pouring of the oil.

Abstract: A waterbed filling unit has an outer sleeve which can be inserted into a waterbed filler neck and also coupled to a water supply or drain. An inner sleeve may be pressed into the outer sleeve to create watertight seals between the water supply or drain and the filler neck.

Abstract: A coupling assembly having abutting surfaces held together in sealed relationship by cooperable male and female nuts includes a gland member having one of the abutting surfaces thereon and being receivable in the male nut. At least one inwardly extending projection on the male nut is receivable in an external longitudinal groove in that portion of the gland member which is receivable in the male nut. Couplings for different fluids have different projection and groove arrangements such that a male nut having a given projection arrangement will receive only a gland member having a matching groove arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus for lubricating cables including a main body and a grease fitting, the grease fitting being fitted into a first end of the main body opposite a second internally threaded end.

Abstract: End members for flexible connectors for bicycle pumps are provided, a first end member is fixed to one end of a flexible tube and to be connected to a valve of a tire and the second end member is to be connected to the other end of the flexible tube for connection to a pump. The first end member is made of one piece of molded construction and, at one side of a middle zone has an anchoring stub which carries a cap at its free and by means of at least two frangible bridges. At the other side of the middle zone the first end member has means for linking the connector with the valve of a tire. The middle portion also has resiliently deformable portions for holding the connector in a bore in the handle of the pump. For assembling the first end member with the tube, the cap is fitted over an end portion of the tube and, the bridges are severed and the anchoring stub is engaged inside the flexible tube.

Abstract: A toner bottle for resupplying toner to a copying or reproduction machine having an iris type closure in the bottle mouth to control discharge of toner therefrom and prevent spilling, the iris closure consisting of a first iris member located in the bottle mouth with a second cooperating iris closure integral with a cover for the bottle, projecting tabs on the first and second iris members cooperating with the machine toner hopper to establish relative rotation between the first and second iris members on rotation of the bottle while locking the bottle in place on the machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device for an interlocking mechanism between two sealed enclosures such as found in biological or nuclear environments and which prevents accidental opening of one or the other of two doors closing off the enclosures, which prevents leakage from the enclosures and which may be readily retrofitted to an existing locking system. The locking system comprises a locking ring (36) rotatable between an inoperative position and a locking position for locking the two enclosures and an operating lever for locking the two doors. The safety device includes two locking mechanisms electrically controlled by four prepositioned detection means on the form of microswitches for locking and unlocking the two locking mechanisms.

Abstract: A coupling for filling and draining a waterbed comprises a tube for insertion into the male-threaded filler neck of a waterbed valve, and two female-threaded nuts rotatably mounted on the tube for connection to a garden hose and the male-threaded fill neck of the waterbed. There is a plurality of fill and drain openings through the wall of the portion of the tube inserted into the fill neck.

Abstract: My invention particularly relates to an apparatus designed to provide the means of checking and replenishing the air supply in a pneumatic spare tire that is stowed in a specially designed carrier or receptacle located in a rearward underslung and inaccessible location as has been adapted to many motor vehicles in use today, including various foreign and U.S. manufactured pick-up trucks, station wagons, recreational vehicles, sports cars such as the U.S. manufactured Chevrolet Corvette and to a lesser extent certain compact automobiles. This represents a departure from the traditional practice of enclosing the spare tire either in a closed compartment or trunk within the body of the vehicle.

Abstract: The waterbed filling unit, embodies a tapered, water-delivery tube adapted for insertion into the male-threaded filler neck of a waterbed in jam relation, the then outer end of the tube having a fixed, female-threaded fitting thereon adapted for coupling with the male-threaded fitting of a garden hose, and a female-threaded, nut-type fitting rotatably surrounding the tube intermediate its ends and adapted for coupling with said male-threaded filler neck; there being an annular, external, stop flange on the tube within the confines of said rotatable fitting, and the latter clamping said stop flange against the upper end of the filler neck whereby to maintain such jam relation and prevent separation of the tube from the filler neck.

Abstract: A fluid coupling system employs a cap assembly and a connector assembly to provide a leakproof fluid coupling between a liquid container and a device requiring liquid. The cap assembly consists of a cap, a filler valve assembly, a spring and a cap gasket. The connector assembly includes a pusher stem and a cap guide which operate to provide a sealed fluid passageway thereby preventing any fluid leakage. A tank bay is also utilized to contain any accidental fluid leakage.