Abstract: A lid (18) for a drinking container (14) includes an engagement means (26) for removably securing the lid (18) to the drinking container (14). The lid (18) is formed as a one piece unit and has a deformable spout (20) with a liquid outlet (46). The one piece lid is further provided with an air inlet (22) for the ingress of air into the container (14). Defamation of the spout (20) effects opening of the liquid outlet (46) and the air inlet (22). The spout (20) may be disposed in a forward position on the lid (18). The container wall may lean in the forwards direction when the container is seated on its base (16) on a level surface.

Abstract: Provided is a storage container including a container body having a wall portion and a bottom portion, the container body is configured for airtight storage of material. The storage container further includes a lid member for air-tightly covering the container body, the lid member having a channel defined about the perimeter thereof. A molded silicone seal is mounted in the channel, and is configured to sealingly engage the upper perimeter of the wall portion when the lid is placed on the container body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure compensation device for compensating pressure between an inner chamber of a housing, in particular an electric motor, gearbox, container or the like and an outer side. The device includes a pressure compensation membrane mounted on an annular end face of a cylindrical structure that extends toward the outer side. The cylindrical structure is provided with a ventilation channel that extends therethrough. The cylindrical structure extends towards the outer side in order to form a projection from the wall of the housing, which projection is delimited by the end face on which the membrane is applied in a curved, dome-shaped form. A protective cover extends towards the outer side at a spaced apart distance in relation to the membrane over the cylindrical structure.

Abstract: In one form, a vent apparatus includes an inlet frame, a venting member, and a retainer member. The venting member includes a mounting portion, a weakened area or burst slit, and a domed portion. The mounting portion of the venting member is secured between the inlet frame and the retainer member. The retainer member includes vent retainer portions or tab portions that extend over the burst slit. The vent apparatus is configured to burst when an inlet pressure exceeds a predetermined level, where the tab portions will bend away and the venting member will bend past the tab portions to relieve the pressure. The inlet frame is configured to support against a vacuum pressure acting in the opposite direction, with the tab portions generally free from the load caused by the vacuum pressure.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided with an enhanced pressure relief vent formed in a closed end of the cell container that allows for effective venting of gas from the closed end of the container. The cell includes a container having a first end, a second end, a side wall extending between the first and second ends, and an end wall extending across the first end. The cell has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an aqueous alkaline electrolyte, all disposed in the container. The cell further includes a pressure relief vent mechanism having an offset C-shaped reduced thickness groove formed in the end wall of the container. A cover can be welded to the closed end wall of the container over the pressure relief vent mechanism.

Abstract: Provided are a packaging container for a microwave oven that excels in the sealing performance between a container body and lid, and that at heating/cooking by a microwave oven, maintains the internal pressure of the container for a given period of time to thereby enhance the taste of contents through steaming effect, and that thereafter, can spontaneously open with certainty from a steam releasing seal part; and an efficient process for manufacturing the packaging container. In the packaging container for microwave oven having a lid heat-sealed to the periphery of a flange part of container body made of a synthetic resin so as to attain hermetic sealing, at least one steam releasing seal part with a weakened part is disposed inside the peripheral seal part of the flange part at a position separate from the peripheral seal part.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing valve is described which includes a valve housing having a wall which defines an internal cavity, and wherein a passageway is formed through the wall of the valve housing; and a valve control element having a continuous and deformable sidewall is coaxially and rotatably received within the internal cavity of the valve housing, and wherein at least a portion of the sidewall of the valve control element deforms when a vacuum is created in the internal cavity of the valve housing so as facilitate the controllable delivery of a source of fluid into the valve housing.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to equalizing pressure in a reservoir containing fluidic media, possibly due to imperfect installation of the reservoir or an external influence such as an altitude or a temperature change. In various embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled from the reservoir through a needle and contained in an interior volume of a pierceable member before the needle pierces the pierceable member to establish a flow path to a user. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a port of the reservoir into a chamber. In further embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a channel in a plunger head and out a passage in the reservoir when the channel and passage are aligned. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a valve, and the valve may be pierceable by a needle to establish a flow path to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lid (100) of a container, in particular a beverage can, comprising a pouring opening (103), which can be closed by means of a closure element (120), which can be moved from a closed position into an open position by way of an actuating element (110), wherein a pressure equalizing device having a pressure equalizing opening (123) is provided, which interacts with the actuating element (110). When the actuating element (110) is in the closed position, a closing element for closing the pressure equalizing opening (123) releases the pressure equalizing opening (123) when moving the actuating element (110) from the closed position to the open position. The closing element is designed as a tube element (124) made of flexible material and is connected to the pressure equalizing opening (123). The tube element (124) is closed in a gas-tight and/or fluid-tight manner by way of a reversible cross-sectional constriction when the actuating element (110) is in the closed position.

Abstract: A vacuum fresh-keeping cover includes an upper cover, a top of which is connected with an air suction-ventilation device, a lower rim of which is connected with a soft gasket that can be suppressed on any horizontal surface, and an interior of which is formed with a container space. When a barometric value of the container space gets larger, the air suction-ventilation device is activated to expel out air in the container space continuously, to keep the container space at a near vacuum condition for preserving objects or food. When pulling up a touching element of the air suction-ventilation device, the air in the container space is drained out by the air suction-ventilation device to quickly remove the upper cover, to facilitate consumers for use, and to conveniently separate the air suction-ventilation device from the upper cover, for easily washing the upper cover with water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food-cooking utensil including: locking/unlocking means; and a control member (6) for controlling the movement of said locking/unlocking means; the control member (6) and the locking/unlocking means co-operating so that the position of the locking/unlocking means varies as a function of the position of the control member (6) in a first relationship while the control member (6) is being moved from its locking position towards its unlocking position, and so that the position of the locking/unlocking means varies as a function of the position of the control member (6) in a second relationship while the control member (6) is being moved from its unlocking position towards its locking position. Food pressure cooking devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure cooking appliance (1) having: a bowl (2) with a side wall (2B), a lid (3), a sealing gasket (4) interposed between the side wall (2B) and the lid (3), said appliance (1) being designed so that, when the pressure inside the chamber reaches a predetermined safety value, the gasket (4) moves up to reach a safety position, said appliance (1) being characterized in that the side wall (2B) comprises a geometrical irregularity (10) intended to interact with the gasket (4) when the latter is located at the predetermined safety position thereof so as to interrupt the contact between the gasket (4) and the side wall (2B).

Abstract: A gas cylinder for the storage of compressed gas includes a shut-off valve in engagement with a mouth of the cylinder; an external pressure sensor device for sensing pressure in the cylinder, the pressure sensor device being in continuous communication with the interior of the cylinder; a temperature sensor device for sensing temperature of the gas in the cylinder, the temperature sensor device being in thermal communication with the interior of the cylinder; a programmable computing device for calculating information from the temperature and pressure signals concerning the amount of contents in the cylinder; and a display screen operatively associated with the programmable computing device for displaying said information.

Abstract: A protective cap assembly for a pressurized valve adapted to detect a leak therethrough. In accordance with various embodiments, the cap assembly includes a body adapted for placement in fluid communication with the valve, and a sensory indicator supported by the cap assembly body to provide human sensory indication of pressurized fluid leaking from the valve in its closed position. In various embodiments, the sensory indicator can be a whistle that makes an audible sound, a light emitting device that emits a visible light, or both. In further embodiments, the cap assembly body can be coupled to the vent conduit via a tether, and ejected responsive to exhausted pressurized fluid when the valve transitions to the open position. The displaced cap assembly body serves as a visual indication that the valve has opened.

Abstract: A storage device for storing food items includes a container including a bottom surface, a sidewall and a top opening, wherein a portion of the sidewall is formed of a plurality of accordion pleats expandable and compressible in a vertical direction to transform vertical shape and size of the container to accommodate food items through the top opening into the container for storage therein. The storage device further includes a covering member including a top surface having a peripheral edge, which is connectable to the top opening of the container for closing the storage device. The storage device further includes a plurality of coupling members secured on an outer periphery of opposing surfaces of each accordion pleat of the plurality of accordion pleats of the container.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a cover and a base that form a cavity in a closed configuration. The container assembly comprises a latch assembly that secures the cover to the base in a substantially closed configuration, and an opening that equalizes pressure between the cavity and outside the container assembly, wherein the opening is provided in the base, and wherein the cover comprises a latch catch that receives a portion of the latch assembly.

Abstract: An expansion tank is disclosed in which a non-return valve is fitted in an outlet port of the expansion tank to limit backflow of coolant into the expansion tank in the event that the pressure in the expansion tank falls below the pressure in a return conduit thereby preventing the expansion tank from filling with coolant. The non-return valve and the expansion tank are formed as a single component and the non-return valve is located in an outlet port of the expansion tank.

Abstract: The invention is a safety device, and a container utilizing such a device, for release of pressure from a closed container, when the container is heated. The container has a ventilation opening, sealed by a disk which is made to melt at a critical temperature. The disk is manufactured from a plastic and has at least one recess in the area of the ventilation opening. The ventilation opening is situated at one end of a ventilation pipe, wherein the pipe is at least partially overlapped by the affixing device and detachably connected to it. The ventilation pipe has an exterior threading located at the end of the pipe overlapped by the affixing device. The detachable connection can be made by screwing the sleeve nut onto the exterior threading. The disk has a design of varied geometry embedded therein; the design creating varying surface thicknesses for the disk, which allow the disk to melt at varying rates depending upon the temperature of the interior of the container.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the valve comprises: (a) a housing configured to interengage with a container, and having at least one axis and at least one aperture; (b) a first poppet axially movably within said housing between a first closed position and a first open position; (c) a second poppet axially movable within said first poppet between a second closed position and a second open position; (d) a first seal between said first poppet and said housing; (e) a second seal between said first poppet and said second poppet; (f) a first resilient member disposed within a first space between said housing and said first poppet, and having a resilient force sufficient to hold said first poppet in said first closed position such that said first poppet urges said first seal against said housing when a pressure differential axially across said first poppet is below a first point, and to allow said first poppet to move in said first direction to said first open position when said fluid pressure differential exceeds said first p

Abstract: A container (10) having a base (11), a lid (12) and a press (14). The base (11) and the lid (12) are removably connectable together to define an interior space. With the base (11) and the lid (12) connected together, the press engages the inside surface of the base (11) to form a substantially sealed chamber (32) within the interior space. The press (14) is movable within the interior space to change the volume of the chamber (32) through relative rotation between at least two of the base (11), the lid (12) and the press (14).

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided with an enhanced pressure relief vent formed in a closed end of the cell container that allows for effective venting of gas from the closed end of the container. The cell includes a container having a first end, a second end, a side wall extending between the first and second ends, and an end wall extending across the first end. The cell has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an aqueous alkaline electrolyte, all disposed in the container. The cell further includes a pressure relief vent mechanism having an offset C-shaped reduced thickness groove formed in the end wall of the container. A cover can be welded to the closed end wall of the container over the pressure relief vent mechanism.

Abstract: A fill cover assembly for a liquid fuel storage tank of a road tanker, the assembly comprising: a seat member having a frame, the frame defining a fill aperture, the frame being configured to be fixedly coupled to a base plate of a liquid storage tank, the base plate having a plate aperture formed therein, thereby to form a fluid-tight seal between the seat member and the base plate around said plate aperture; and a fill-cover coupled to the tank and arranged to be moveable with respect to the frame between a closed condition in which a fluid-tight seal is formed between the fill-cover and the frame and an open condition in which fluid may be passed through said fill aperture to fill said storage tank, wherein the assembly is further arranged to allow venting of pressurised fluid from the liquid storage tank in the event that a pressure of the fluid exceeds a prescribed value.

Abstract: Fitting for attachment to a membrane of an inflatable device comprises a mounting adapter (1) to be secured to said membrane. A resiliently deformable part (5c) associated with said mounting adapter is arranged to embrace and hold an initially separate insert (2). The resiliently deformable part (5c) is arranged such that when the mounting adapter is secured to the membrane and exposed to a force exerted by fluid at one of two sides of the membrane, the resiliently deformable part is urged into applying engagement with the insert (2). A variety of different inserts (2) having different valve arrangements can be held by the mounting adapter.

Abstract: A cover for a container fits with a sliding air tight fit over the container body. A cover air release valve allows escape of air from the container when removing and installing the cover to create a vacuum seal fit. A handle positioned adjacent to the air release valve enables a user to remove and install the cover with a single hand gripping the handle and pressing the air release valve. Protrusions extending from opposite sides of the container sleeve engage mating L-shaped openings in a bottom edge of the cover to lock the cover in place. Special dual sided cradles engage a top of a vacuum sealed container below each cradle and a bottom of a vacuum sealed container above each cradle so that a series of cradles are used to vertically stack a number of vacuum sealed containers.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a bowl having an opening. The opening includes a plurality of movable members movable between a first position and a second position. The first position is a closed position in which the movable members are connected and support items in the bowl. The second position is an open position and allows a hand to enter the opening. The apparatus includes a circuit that includes a switch operably connected to said moveable members such that a light turns on upon said moveable members being in a second position.

Abstract: A feeding bottle (10) comprises a container (16), a teat (12) and a collar (14) to screw the teat (12) onto and seal the container (16). A vent assembly (18) is mounted between the teat (12) and the container (16) and includes a vent tube (22) passing down to a position close to the base of the container (16) and having a one way valve (34) allowing air to pass into the container (16) on application of suction to the teat (12) but preventing liquid flowing into the vent tube (22), together with a valve flange (36) acting as an anti-choke member.

Abstract: A closure device (2) for a fluid vessel (1) comprises a bistable valve arrangement which includes first and second valve rim portions (4,5) and a valve member (3) engageable with either of the rim portions (4, 5) respectively to define an open position in which fluid (9) can exit the vessel (1) and a closed position in which fluid (9) is substantially prevented from exiting the vessel (1). The valve is shown in the open position. The valve is arranged to close automatically when an impulse is exerted against the valve member (3). This can occur for example when the vessel (1) is knocked over and the fluid (9) therein exerts pressure against the valve member (3).

Abstract: A thin-walled vacuum storage container made of a plastic material may have a base providing a storage cavity and a detachable lid connectable to the base for covering the storage cavity. To evacuate the storage cavity, the container also includes a valve element communicating with the storage cavity and that may be adapted to interface with a vacuum device. The base and/or the lid can have at least one wall made by a thin-wall manufacturing process wherein the wall thickness is about 2.5 millimeters or less. Alternately, the base and/or lid can have at least one wall with a flow-length-to-wall-thickness ratio of about 90:1 or greater.

Abstract: To perform exhaustion to regulate pressure in a case with surely recovering liquid in the case without draining it even when the pressure in the case rises rapidly, a breather for regulating internal pressure in a case by performing exhaustion to the outside when the internal pressure exceeds predetermined pressure thereby reducing the internal pressure, includes an exhaust passage leading from the inside of the case to the outside; a liquid recovery passage for recovering liquid discharged from the inside of the case to the inside of the case; and a discharge valve means which opens when the internal pressure in the case exceeds the predetermined pressure, wherein the liquid recovery passage is provided at the atmosphere side beyond the discharge valve means, and a recovery valve means is provided in the liquid recovery passage.

Abstract: A vacuum relief assembly for a containment vessel. The vacuum relief assembly includes a normally closed pressure activated valve assembly that selectively permits flow into the containment vessel from the atmosphere through an interior passage. The valve body includes inlet opening into the interior passage. It also includes a torque acceptance portion to permit connection of the valve assembly to a vessel. A tamper resistant cap is secured in overlying relation to the inlet opening and the torque acceptance portion. The cap is secured with mechanism that provides indicia of tampering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tank device for storing hydrogen for an aircraft. The tank device comprises an outer tank and an inner tank. The inner tank is held in the outer tank. The outer tank is arranged such that the hydrogen with first physical characteristics can be stored. The inner tank is designed such that the hydrogen with second physical characteristics can be stored. The outer tank is connected to the inner tank such that the hydrogen can be fed to the inner tank from the outer tank. The inner tank is designed such that the hydrogen with the first physical characteristics can be converted to the hydrogen with second physical characteristics. The inner tank is arranged such that the hydrogen comprising the second physical characteristics can be fed to a consumer.

Abstract: A closure valve for a container is disclosed. The container has a cap region defining a substantially tubular channel through which contents of a container can exit. The valve has a body portion (20) housed within the channel and moveable between a closed position, which prevents flow of contents, and an open position which allows flow. Internal pressure within a container, acts to cause movement to the open position. A head portion (28) of the body portion (20) seals the outer aperture of the channel when in the closed position. A flange (21) is located within and spans the channel, whereby excess pressure within the container acts on the flange (21) to move the body portion to an open position, in order to allow fluid contents to pass therethrough, the flange includes one or more apertures. Moreover, the closure valve includes one or more resilient elements (30) operably connected to the valve body portion (20) and biased to retain the body portion (20) in the channel closing position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling operational venting of a plastics fuel tank, in which the volume of the plastics fuel tank is kept within a predetermined differential pressure range relative to ambient pressure by means of at least one operational venting valve with pressure maintaining function, at least an upper limit of the differential pressure range defining a maximum admissible overpressure being varied as a function of the ambient temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container that can be filled with fluid and closed pressure-tight and from which fluid can be removed, having an insert that can be fixed in an opening of the container while sealing the same. The insert has a high-pressure CO2 cartridge (14), a pressure regulating valve for dispensing CO2 therefrom, and an actuator accessible from outside, the actuation of which taps the high-pressure CO2 cartridge (14). An overpressure safeguard provides, upon undesired increases in pressure in the container, a flow path from the head space thereof through the insert to the atmosphere. The overpressure safeguard is designed as a burst safeguard. It bursts after an internal pressure is exceeded at which the container visibly crowns, but before reaching an internal pressure at which the container explodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a valve arrangement for location on a vessel for holding liquids, comprising: a supporting member configured to form a valve seat; a deformable sealing member located against said valve seat and arranged for deformation under an applied pressure to present a first gap between said sealing member and said valve seat in a region where pressure is applied to allow a liquid to be dispensed from the vessel via said valve arrangement, and a second gap between said sealing member and a valve seat in a region where pressure is applied, to allow air to enter said valve arrangement.

Abstract: A fuel cap includes a filler-neck closure including a pressure-relief valve and a vacuum-relief valve and a handle arranged to overlie the filler-neck closure. The fuel cap also includes a torque-transmission ring arranged to lie between the handle and the filler-neck closure.

Abstract: A venting device for a trigger sprayer closure, comprising a venting ring (2) provided with apertures (14) for allowing the passage of fluid, a gasket (4) provided with an aperture (10) covered by a material (12) for allowing the passage of gas but which prevents liquid from passing therethrough, wherein the venting ring (2) is provided with a concentric channel (18) arranged to maintain fluid communication between the one or more apertures (14) of the venting ring (2) and the at least one aperture (10) of the gasket (4) if the relative positions of the respective apertures are changed.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible isolator is taught for containing radioactive, chemical or biological agents. The isolator is comprised of a collapsible frame, movable between a collapsed transport position and an open operational position, and a flexible and collapsible envelope in the form of an airtight bag attached to the frame to define a cavity. The envelope remains airtight in both the collapsed and open positions. One or more sealable openings are formed in the envelope for insertion and removal of the radioactive, chemical and biological agents into and out of the cavity. The isolator may optionally include at least one glove extending from one or more of said sealable openings into the cavity, for handling said radioactive, chemical and biological agents inside the cavity.

Abstract: Appliances for cooking food under pressure are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an appliance comprises a vessel and a lid fitted and locked on the vessel in order to form a leaktight cooking enclosure. The appliance further comprises at least one jaw for locking the lid relative to the vessel and a device for driving the at least one jaw between a locking position and an unlocking position. The appliance also includes a module for fitting on and releasably securing to the lid. The module includes at least a device for controlling locking and unlocking of the lid relative to the vessel. Also disclosed are other alternatives applicable to domestic appliances for cooking food under pressure.

Abstract: A gas cylinder (100) in the neck (20) of which is installed a balanced valve (26). The valve is fitted in the outlet of the cylinder and its output emerges into a recess (22) which opens to the top surface (23) of the cylinder. Thus the valve is protected from physical damage. A thread (27) in the bore enables the attachment of fittings such as a regulator or a filling device (not shown) which cooperate with the valve (26) to control passage of gas from or into the cylinder.

Abstract: A can end for a container has a metallic main portion and a polymeric separable cap. The metallic main portion is positioned about a longitudinal axis and has a curl defining a radially outer perimeter of the can end. A center panel is joined to the curl. A dispensing aperture is in the center panel, and a plurality of projections extend radially inwardly into the dispensing aperture. The polymeric separable cap is in the dispensing aperture and has a plurality of angled channels. The channels have an entry portion opposite a terminal end and a vent region therebetween.

Abstract: Plastic containers for storing and transporting food, which include one or more vents, an identifier and/or other descriptive element, or a combination thereof on the top of the lid, and methods for making and using the containers are described herein. The vent contains at least two sections separated by at least one divider. Preferably, the vent is circular and contains three sections. The lids are formed using a standard injection molding process, by first inserting into the facial pocket in a mold cavity an insert-component with the desired identifier or descriptive element and/or one or more holes for the placement of pins on the outer face of the insert-component. Pins with the desired vent design on the face of the pin are placed into each hole of the insert-component. Containers with a vent in the lid are useful for storing hot food. A user applies downward pressure on the vent, opening the vent and allowing steam to escape from the lid.

Abstract: A tank venting device for a motor vehicle has a fuel tank, a fuel vapor accumulator for storing fuel vapors escaping from the fuel tank and a connection line, via which the fuel vapors may flow from the fuel tank into the fuel vapor accumulator. Furthermore, an overpressure line having an overpressure valve is provided, via which the fuel vapors may flow from the fuel tank into the fuel vapor accumulator when the overpressure valve is open. An attachment of the connection line on the fuel vapor accumulator and an attachment of the overpressure line on the fuel vapor accumulator are situated at different points on the fuel vapor accumulator. The operational reliability of a tank venting procedure may thus be increased and the adsorption capacity of the fuel vapor accumulator may be used better.

Abstract: A carrying case made of mating case sections with a principal seal and equipped with a latching device serving as part of a pressure relief valve for opening the interior of the carrying case to the atmosphere. The latch further includes a sealing means in contact with the external edge when the latch is opened to allow passage of air through the opening when the latching device is opened and the sealing means is no longer in contact with the external edge of the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure cooking appliance (1) having: a bowl (2) with a side wall (2B), a lid (3), a sealing gasket (4) interposed between the side wall (2B) and the lid (3), said appliance (1) being designed so that, when the pressure inside the chamber reaches a predetermined safety value, the gasket (4) moves up to reach a safety position, said appliance (1) being characterized in that the side wall (2B) comprises a geometrical irregularity (10) intended to interact with the gasket (4) when the latter is located at the predetermined safety position thereof so as to interrupt the contact between the gasket (4) and the side wall (2B).

Abstract: A pressure-detection method and detection device for electric pressure cooker is used for detecting continuously and accurately to control the pressure in the electric pressure cooker. The method comprises that a strainometer is provided on the periphery of a cooking pot of the electric pressure cooker, and a transmission arm is utilized to sense the expanding amount of the cooking pot and converts the expanding amount into a displacement, then makes the elastomer of the strainometer distorting; the distorting elastomer generates subsequently a controllable electric signal due to the electric characteristic of a sensitive foil, and the controllable electric signal is delivered to a central control unit, then control signals and display signals are outputted by the central control unit. The detection device comprises a strainometer, a transmission arm, a central control unit and the like.

Abstract: A system of opening and closure with lever servomechanism for pressure cooker of the type comprising a lever handle (1), a flexible lid (2) and an arc-shaped cross member (3) with the curved surface or back turned towards the handle, characterised in that said system comprises a fork (4) connected to the lever handle with a first hinge (8) and to the flexible lid with a second hinge (9), and a third hinge (7) for connection between said handle and the cross member (3), so as to reduce the force to be applied to the lever handle (1).

Abstract: This invention relates to a pressure top (1) which is suitable to be placed on beverage-containing vessels for pressurizing. The pressure top solves the problem of making available an improved device for providing pressure for beverage-containing vessels. It comprises a extractor blade (2) which is in operative connection with a gas cartridge via a valve arrangement, wherein the gas cartridge is displaceably provided by means of a lever arrangement (4) against a spike (5) which in turn is provided on a carriage (6): It rests against a plunger (8) which is displaceable in a recess (7). A sealing element is on one end of the plunger (8) facing the spike (5). The plunger (8) is displaceably provided in a bearing shell (10) and is in operative connection with a first end of an actuating lever (11). The carriage (6) has a bore (12) on which a first channel (14) provided in a bridge part (13) is bordering and which creates a fluidic connection between a piston (16) and the bore (12).

Abstract: For dispensing volumes of liquids, a hinged septum has a flap inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of a liquid channel. A deposition device deposits liquid on the flap, wherein the deposition device is arranged to contact the flap.

Abstract: A pressure equalizing housing may be used to house equipment (e.g., one or more mechanical and/or electronic devices). The pressure equalizing housing may include a pressure equalization device to provide pressure equalization between an internal pressure inside of the housing and an ambient pressure outside of the housing. The pressure equalization prevents relatively humid air outside of the housing from passing into the housing and thus prevents or substantially minimizes condensation inside of the housing.