Plural Sources, Compartment, Containers And/or Spaced Jacket Patents (Class 222/129)
  • Patent number: 7464834
    Abstract: A dispensing container for two flowable products for separately dispensing the two flowable products includes a first container receiving a first flowable product and including a first dispensing outlet and defining a hollow interior, a second container receiving a second flowable product and including a second dispensing outlet, the second container being positioned in the hollow interior. A fitment is assembled into the first dispensing outlet and connects to the second dispensing outlet. The fitment defines an inner outlet for dispensing the second flowable product and an outer outlet for dispensing the first flowable product. An adapter sleeve is assembled to the fitment. A hollow dispensing spout is inserted into the inner container, through the inner outlet, and defines an open outlet. A threaded closing cap is connected to the adapter sleeve and includes a plug portion for closing off the open outlet of the dispensing spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Brian R. Law, Richard A. Laveault
  • Patent number: 7461987
    Abstract: A device for packaging and distributing at least first and second cosmetic compositions, which are different from each other and which may be mixed together for the purpose of applying them to keratin materials may be configured to separately store the first and second compositions. The device may include a regulating member configured to allow a user to vary a relative proportion of at least one composition in the mixture, the relative proportion conditioning at least one visible optical effect other than color in the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: L*Oreal
    Inventors: Anne Liechty, Anke Hadasch
  • Publication number: 20080295833
    Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation has multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert. A connecting element that is moveable relative to the cavities is provided for individually opening and supplying pressurized gas thereto for dispensing a respective dose of formulation, and the storage device has an empty, hollow or dummy receptacle into which the connecting element is engaged in a state prior to first use of the dispensing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Jens BESSELER, Timo VON BRUNN, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD
  • Publication number: 20080283057
    Abstract: A dispensing device having a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device comprises multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Stephen T. DUNNE
  • Publication number: 20080283054
    Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device has multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert by a connecting element that is moveable relative to the inserts for individually supplying air from a air pump to a respective one of the receptacles. A manually operated actuator is radially moveable to operate the air pump and to rotate the storage device to the next receptacle, and/or radially move the connecting element to individually open the respective receptacle, and to connect the pump to the respective receptacle and/or to push an insert out of the respective receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Stephen T. DUNNE, Matthias VEHDELMANN
  • Publication number: 20080283056
    Abstract: A dispensing device having a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device comprises multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Jens BESSELER, Timo VON BRUNN, Ralf THOEMMES, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD
  • Publication number: 20080283055
    Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device has multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert by a pressurizing gas via a connecting element that is moveable relative to the inserts for individually supplying pressurized gas to a respective one of the receptacles. A mechanism is provided for preventing a back stroke of the connecting element during supplying of the pressurizing gas and dispensing of the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Stephen T. DUNNE
  • Publication number: 20080277419
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for dispensing at least one fluid are shown and described. Embodiments are operable to produce a mixture formed of desired fluids. The mixture can then be poured for subsequent use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Jonah S. Griffith
  • Patent number: 7448556
    Abstract: A dispenser bottle having a first receiving container for a first active fluid and at least a second receiving container for a second active fluid, wherein the receiving containers each have a respective outlet for the active fluid and the outlets are arranged adjacently such that the two active fluids can be applied in a common application field of an application region, and wherein the outlets each comprise a respective discharge nozzle, which nozzles are spaced from one another such that the active fluids intermix only after departing the discharge nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Henkel KGaA
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Muehlhausen, Paul-Otto Weltgen, Ronald Menke, Thomas Jungmann
  • Patent number: 7448515
    Abstract: An automatic machine for dosing water and dental alginate is disclosed. The machine comprises a water container and a dental alginate container. In the automatic machine, a predetermined amount of each of those substances is transported from its respective container to a dosing point. During operation of the automatic machine, dental alginate is moved inside the alginate container with the purpose of homogenously distribute the alginate and bringing down residues of alginate adhered to the internal walls of the alginate container. In addition, the automatic machine comprises a control unit with a memory that stores dosing programs, this memory can be programmed in order to handle dental alginate supplied by different manufactures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Roberto Alfredo Ramirez-Delgado
  • Patent number: 7445759
    Abstract: A system and method for extracting active elemental iodine from the contact of water with stored crystal iodine and for introducing the extracted elemental iodine into a water supply line and/or otherwise making the extracted elemental iodine available for an intended use. The system operates by allowing a portion of the water entering from a water supply line to be redirected to a first housing where it makes contact with stored crystal iodine causing to extract active elemental iodine. The iodinized water leaves the first housing and enters a second housing where it makes contact additional stored crystal iodine to help stabilize the elemental iodine concentration. The system can be designed to provide the elemental iodine in more than one potency concentration through the use of a metering valve and different travel routes for the elemental iodine out of the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Spyros J. Papageorge
  • Patent number: 7441675
    Abstract: A container or pitcher is provided having a flexible side wall portion and rim portion of the container which can conform to the shape of an object to which the pitcher is applied to thereby direct fluid flow from the pitcher over a broader area and to prevent fluid from flowing from the pitcher and underneath the rim of the pitcher and onto portions of the object to which it is not desirable to apply the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventors: Michael L. McGinley, Brian Lau
  • Publication number: 20080245819
    Abstract: The home device for flavors and essences is an economical and very simple method for dispensing a variety of concentrated liquid flavors and essences. The device combines a holder and a set of small or medium size container bottles with dropper ends That will allow the preparation of flavored waters, the enhancement of common drinks, desserts, yogurt and other food in an economical and attractive way. It could be conveniently placed or installed on or inside any refrigerator, cabinet, wall surface or other, making it very handy and easy to use. The device could also be used by the cosmetic industry and as a display method and sampling tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Giglia M. Galarce
  • Publication number: 20080245683
    Abstract: The present invention includes dispensers, containers, methods of making and using dispensers with a fitting to attach to a second container and position a reservoir about the second container. The reservoir includes a diaphragm positioned opposite an orifice and a hollow perforator slidably positioned in the orifice. The hollow perforator includes a perforator portion and an access port portion that forms a chamber to hold one or more components. The one or more components may be released from the chamber without the removal of the dispenser from a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: INJEXXION, INC.
    Inventors: Larry McKenna, Chris Record
  • Publication number: 20080237258
    Abstract: The invention herein described relates to fluid filled blister packs (1) and provides an alternative to dosing bottles and packs. An apparatus is disclosed for dispensing liquids, creams or gels in dosed amounts from blisters (1), and an assembly (4) in which the apparatus is located on an array of blisters. The apparatus has particular application for the dispensing of alcohol gels used in the healthcare industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Alan Joseph Green
  • Publication number: 20080223485
    Abstract: A spout for an associated container for dispensing a substance into the container. The spout may include a cap, a capsule that can be filled and sealed with a sealing layer, and a nozzle that can be screwed onto the container and carries a piercing device protruding therein such that the sealing layer of the capsule is pierced by the piercing device upon the turning of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Samuel Ombaku Nyambi, Fritz Seelhofer
  • Publication number: 20080210707
    Abstract: A dispensing spout for dispensing pourable contents from a package is described. The spout comprises a shaft having a mouth at its distal end and a flange extending radially around an aperture at its proximal end. The spout is characterized by the flange having an adhesive layer upon its underside for retrofitting the spout to an outer surface of the package. Pourable contents are dispensable from the package in a controlled manner after puncturing the surface of the dispensable package through the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Pour-All Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Avner Kitai
  • Publication number: 20080200886
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container (1, 1?, 1?) for the intake and release of a medicament, in particular a parenteral medicament, the container (1, 1?, 1?) exhibiting a casing (6, 6?) which is sealed, except for an opening (7) for the purpose of releasing the medicament, the container (1, 1?, 1?) being designed in such a way that a release of the medicament is effected by alteration of at least one region of the casing (6, 6?). The casing (6, 6?) is furthermore formed in one piece. The container exhibits a hollow needle (9, 10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: VIFOR (INTERNATIONAL) AG
    Inventors: Ludwig Weibel-Furer, Dominique Weibel-Furer
  • Publication number: 20080179345
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a container having a cavity for dispensing a paste and a cavity for another material. In one aspect, a first cavity for a comestible paste resides in an area between a hollow piston and a top section having a dispenser. The top section and piston have corresponding male and female threads in their respective cylindrical sections. The paste can be dispensed by slidably advancing the piston towards the dispenser. The threads can then be engaged to rotatably advance the piston towards the dispenser to dispense additional paste. A comestible seasoning or other material can be disposed in the hollow piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: SABRITAS, S. DE R.L. DE C.V
    Inventors: Darrin Bentley Patey, Sergio Octavio Montero Orozco, Diego Javier Moreno Cureno
  • Publication number: 20080156196
    Abstract: A method of dispensing a beverage from a beverage dispensing apparatus that includes a cartridge (13) and a beverage collecting unit (1) for dispensing a beverage from said cartridge to a beverage container. The beverage is dispensed from the cartridge to the container along at least two separate dispensers (5,7; 8,9) for dispensing a beverage from a cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Luca Doglioni Majer
  • Publication number: 20080149126
    Abstract: A packaging and application device includes a first container which can contain a first product, with the first container including a deformable wall, so as to enable the first product to be dispensed through a first dispensing orifice. The device further includes a second container which can contain a second product, with the second container including a deformable wall, so as to enable the second product to be dispensed through a second dispensing orifice. According to an example, a coupling arrangement is mounted on the containers and joins the first and second containers together. The first and second dispensing orifices emerge separately at the level of a first application surface and a second application surface respectively, and the first and second containers are configured so as to be able to be actuated independently of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Aline ABERGEL
  • Patent number: 7390396
    Abstract: The invention is a catalyst injection system and method for injecting catalyst. In one embodiment, a fluid catalytic injection system includes vessel configured to store one or more catalysts, a pressure transmitter, a pressure control valve, a discharge valve, and a controller. The pressure control valve is coupled to the vessel and regulates the gas pressure therein. The discharge valve is coupled to the vessel and controls a discharge of catalyst from the vessel. The pressure transmitter provides a metric of pressure to the controller as an input. The controller contains instructions, that when executed, prevents the simultaneous opening of the pressure control valve and the discharge valve. In another embodiment, a method for injecting catalyst into a fluid catalytic cracking unit is provided. The method includes regulating pressure within a catalyst storage vessel, changing an amount of catalyst in the storage vessel, and preventing a simultaneous occurrence of the regulating and changing steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Intercat Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Evans, Eric Elliott
  • Publication number: 20080142030
    Abstract: A two-container dispenser for storing, mixing and dispensing hair dye for touch up applications. The dispenser retains and separates two hair dye components until they are to be mixed immediately prior to application of the dye. The two containers are permanently secured together via a valve assembly. When the valve assembly is in a closed position, the interior chambers and therefore the contents of the containers remain separated. When the valve assembly is opened by rotating one of the containers through 180 degrees, the two interior chambers are in fluid communication and the contents can flow between the containers to form a hair dye mixture. The connections between the first and second containers and the valve assembly are such that all three remain secured together when the valve assembly is moved between the closed and open positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: MARC ANTHONY VENTURE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marc A. Venere, Robert G. Dickie
  • Patent number: 7387202
    Abstract: A convenient, portable, “all-in-one” kit that contains all of the feeding accessories that a child would require for a meal, and also provides a sanitary environment for eating the meal. The kit is comprised of members including a container member, which is a cup; and closing member, which is a lid with a controlled-flow drinking spout. The cup fitted with the lid is commonly known as a sippy cup. The lidded cup serves as an enclosure for the other members of the kit. The kit also includes a utensil member, such as a spoon or fork or both. The entire kit is inexpensive and therefore disposable after a single usage. A unique feature about the kit is the inclusion of a protective member that is a specialized sheet that can be adhesively fastened to a table or highchair and, as such, provides a sanitary zone for eating the meal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Neat Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Beaty
  • Patent number: 7381325
    Abstract: A spa treatment system for maintaining spa water includes a spa that has a peripheral wall bounding an inner portion having water therein. An outlet and an inlet are each fluidly coupled to the inner portion. A water testing assembly is in fluid communication with the outlet. The water testing assembly is adapted for testing a pH level and an alkalinity level of the water. A plurality of containers is provided. A pump assembly is fluidly coupled to the inlet and to each of the containers for selectively pumping fluid outwardly of the containers as directed by the control in order to maintain proper pH and alkalinity levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Albert Van Der Merwe
  • Publication number: 20080121654
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual chamber condiment bottle utilizing a rotatable valve above each chamber to adjust the amount of condiment released when squeezing the bottle. Each rotatable valve has a finger tab to adjust the amount of condiment released. Because condiments are often composed of different viscosities, such as mustard and ketchup, or oil and vinegar for salads, it is advantageous to have the adjustments for each chamber to release the desired ratio of the condiments when simultaneously dispensing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Dan Pikowski
  • Publication number: 20080121655
    Abstract: A dispensing system for liquid materials comprising a container, a dispensing assembly, a cap member, and base material. The container defines a primary opening, a secondary opening, and a product chamber. The dispensing assembly is selectively attached to the container to cover the primary opening. The cap member is selectively attached to the container to cover the secondary opening. The base material is introduced into the product chamber through the secondary opening. The base material is dispensed from the product chamber through the primary opening using the dispensing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: William Schultz, Stephen Schultz, Andrew Schultz, Ralph R. Hickman, Xie Lei, Wang Han, Martin Izod
  • Patent number: 7377383
    Abstract: A mixing container wherein two or more chamber members each contain a material to be mixed. A first chamber member has a threaded port. A second chamber member has a threaded neck which is threadedly receivable in the port to threadedly connect the chamber members. The neck has a terminal opening. A sealing member covers the opening. The first chamber member has a frangible portion which sealingly closes an inner end of the port and which is broken is as the neck bears there against as the neck is threadedly received in the port. A blade on the first chamber member punctures the neck sealing member as the neck sealing member bears against the blade as the neck is threadedly received in the port. This allows the materials in the chamber members to flow between the chamber members to be mixed. The container may also have an opening for dispensing the substance mixed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: John R. Henry
  • Publication number: 20080116221
    Abstract: A dispenser for a bottle that is adapted to contain a consumable beverage. The dispenser may be reusable to facilitate easy use and last minute selection of flavoring component for a consumable beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Donna Roth, Henry Roth, Marco Wo
  • Publication number: 20080099506
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a body defining an interior containment space having two separate, isolated chambers each for containing a human consumable liquid to be dispensed. The liquid dispenser may include a structure configured to mount the liquid dispenser onto a drinking container. The liquid dispenser further may include a first sealing element that precludes a liquid contained within a first one of the chambers from flowing through a dispensing opening; a first tear away member; a second sealing element that precludes a liquid contained within a second one of the chambers from flowing through a dispensing opening; and a second tear away member, wherein manipulation of a tear away member results in rupturing of a sealing element whereby liquid may be dispensed from a chamber. The liquid held in each chamber may be a beverage additive, a flavoring, a nutritional supplement, and/or alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: YO! BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Jamison, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20080093382
    Abstract: Liquid food dispensing device (1) for dispensing hot or cold beverages or other liquid foods without using any mixing or whipping chambers comprising at least one liquid component source (30, 31) and a diluent source (18), a delivery device and at least one diluent nozzle and one food component nozzle wherein the delivery device and diluent and food component nozzles are configured for ejecting at least one stream (6a, 6b) of diluent at a predetermined spatial configuration inside a container (10) and within a velocity range effective to create turbulence and mix the food component so to produce the food product such as the hot or cold beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Alexander A. Sher, Derrick A. Bautista, Simon Livings, Larry Bartoletti, Randall C. Chrisman
  • Publication number: 20080093381
    Abstract: A dispensing cap (11) for a container, the cap having a closure member (16) movable from a first closed position to an open position in which fluid can pass through the cap, the closure member also being movable between the open position and a second closed position; and a chamber (24) for holding material to be dispensed from the cap, whereby the closure member is initially in the first closed position and when the closure member is moved to the second closed position, the material is released from the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Rhonda Kerryn Smith, Colin Redmond
  • Publication number: 20080083779
    Abstract: A container assembly includes exterior storage recesses or other accommodating spaces or members into which one or more cartridges may be removably inserted for the storage of chemical compounds. In various embodiments, one or more storage containers may contain a liquid and a solid component or a crystalline or powder and a solid component to be mixed in an interior of the container body, for example with water or other liquid, to form an activated compound. That compound or solution may be or include a pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, fuel mixture, cleaner, or other end product. The storage cartridges containing the ingredients may be configured to threadedly engage an outer cap which attaches to an opening in the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Radjendirane Saravanane, Senrayan Ramasamy, Sankarakumara Sivaramakrishna Pillai
  • Patent number: 7350671
    Abstract: A portable, multi-mode, multi-user cooler for storing and selectively dispensing beverages. A plastic, cylindrical container forms a hopper that mounts a removable top. Multiple, external recessed channels are formed in the container at radially spaced-apart locations. Deployable legs formed of multiple segments are housed within the channels when retracted. A plurality of user-actuable dispensing spigots that are radially spaced-apart around the periphery of the body are located between adjacent legs. Legs are deployed by unfolding them once removed from the storage channels. Selectively deployable, coaxial sleeves fitted to leg elements can be slidably deployed to lock the knees in axial alignment to secure and brace the legs. An internal divider partitions the container volume into separate compartments aligned with separate radially spaced-apart spigots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy D. Mika, Stephen J. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20080073375
    Abstract: Combined applicator container and concentrate cartridge with the container including a holder for releasably holding the cartridge thereon and a transfer device interposed between the container and cartridge for transferring selected quantities of concentrate from the cartridge to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Leona I. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7338226
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol can containing a two-component paint with an aerosol preparation, in particular for use in the automotive industry and for automotive repairs. Said aerosol can contains a binding agent component and a curing component. The binding agent component contains a curable epoxy parent component, solvents and a propellant and the curing component contains a cross-linking agent, which is suitable for curing the epoxy binding agent. The curing component is housed separately from the binding agent component in a cross-linking casing, which is located in the aerosol paint can and can be activated externally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Kwasny
  • Patent number: 7334705
    Abstract: The invention provides a container 10 which simultaneously discharges agents A and B respectively charged in an outer container 11 and an inner container 21 from an outer nozzle portion 40C and an inner nozzle portion 40D in accordance with a tilting of the container 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Noboru Yashima, Yoshinori Inagawa
  • Patent number: 7331486
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in conjunction with a container to dispense a liquid in the cartridge into the container. The cartridge is comprised of a hollow body defined by an enclosing wall that has a closure at an upper end and a lower cartridge wall that is integral to the hollow body, but of a thickness less than that of the hollow body enclosing wall. The lower cartridge wall of a reduced thickness is in a narrowed section of the hollow body. A closure is sealed onto an upper part of the hollow body and has a funnel-like shape with a lower funnel wall. The funnel wall is of a reduced thickness as compared to the remainder of the closure. A flange on the hollow body rests on a container upper surface to support the cartridge on the container. A container closure will hold the cartridge in place during use. A dispensing pump on the container closure has a dip tube which pierces the funnel wall and cartridge wall and thereby dispense the cartridge contents into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas K. Mon, Robert Rhinesmith, Clifford Spitser, Matthew F. Falbo, David S. Reed
  • Publication number: 20080035668
    Abstract: A self-contained mixing and dispensing container having at least two chambers, a means by which fluid may be transferred from one chamber to another, a mechanism to dispense the mixture, and means for refilling at least one chamber with the desired fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Jason Foster
  • Publication number: 20080035671
    Abstract: The present invention consists of a self contained mixing and dispensing container having at least two chambers, a mechanism by which fluid may be transferred from one chamber to another, a mechanism by which to dispense the mixture, and openings in each of the chambers for refilling the chambers with the appropriate fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Jason E. Foster
  • Patent number: 7329345
    Abstract: A cartridge holder and a floating dispenser system for dispensing materials into a fluid with the floating dispenser system including a cartridge holder with receptacles for removably attaching or detaching at least two cartridge dispensers therein to allow one to simultaneously dispense materials into a fluid system by placing the floating dispensing system in a body of fluids and to replenish the system by merely removing and replacing a cartridge in the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: KWG Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. King, Jeffery Johnson, Michael Pontius
  • Patent number: 7328728
    Abstract: A planar support has an upper and lower surface, a front end and a rear end. The support has wheels. A housing mounted on the upper surface has a rear wall, front wall and side walls and a roof to define a space. A wall divides the space into a first chamber and a second chamber. A gasoline fuel tank and a diesel fuel tank is provided in the second chamber. A pump dispenses gasoline and diesel fuel from the tanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: David S Vilar
  • Patent number: 7311195
    Abstract: A mixing capsule for a two-component mixture comprises a preferably cylindrical container part. An axially displaceable piston is guided within the container part. An opening is provided on the front face of the piston and leads into a liquid receptacle with a burstable wall or membrane. The membrane closes the opening in the non-activated condition of the capsule. The hollow between the front faces of the container part and the piston constitutes a mixing chamber. The activation part can be displaced by means of activation pin that closes the discharge nozzle in the non-activated condition. In the activated condition of the capsule the activation part is to all intents and purposes completely accommodated within the liquid receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Alfred Schmid AG Gossau
    Inventor: Daniel Schmid
  • Patent number: 7311224
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning the beverage-carrying components of a beverage dispensing system in order to clean these components for future use is disclosed. The cleaning system includes a controller, a plurality of junctions, a plurality of couplers and a multiplier. The controller controls the different phases of the cleaning process, which include a beverage conservation phase, a beverage lockout phase and a cleaning phase. Each of the plurality of junctions are fluidly connected to at least one coupler and each coupler is affixed to a beverage container, e.g., keg, for opening a beverage port thereto. The multiplier is communicatively coupled to each junction so as to provide electrical control signals thereto that dictate whether fluid is to communicated through a junction to the coupler(s) associated with that junction, and thereafter directed to dispensing unit(s) over beverage line(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Emmendoerfer, Knut Richter
  • Patent number: 7302956
    Abstract: Dispensing device of washing agents for a dishwashing machine, of the type comprises a body (2) to be fastened to a surface or wall delimiting a washing tub, having at least a portion of said body (2) protruding inside the washing tub; said dispenser (1) has at least a tank (11) for containing a liquid washing agent, means for dosing and/or dispensing a dose of liquid washing agent, a filling port (10) through which the liquid washing agent can be introduced into the tank (11), and closing means (15) of the filling port (10). According to the invention, the closing means (15) are capable of at least two different operating positions, where in one position they are apt to receive the liquid washing agent and direct it or convey it to the filling port (10), in order to fill the tank (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Eltek, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Daniele Cerruti, Stefano Belfiore, Costanzo Gadini
  • Publication number: 20070272707
    Abstract: An autonomous equipment for the application of paints, utilizable with rechargeable rolls or spraying pistols, and that covers a portable tank that has two separate storage chambers, one to keep the paint and the other one to keep the operative components of the equipment, such as a bomb, a motor and the elements for control and feeding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Ernesto Fabio Peralta, Jorge Silvic Rossen, Igor Sas, Leonardo Dante Salama
  • Patent number: 7299946
    Abstract: A pour spout used in bottles containing liquid substances with different degrees of viscosity. The pour spout comprises a pouring opening, which is defined by at least a first and a second pouring orifice for the liquid substances, being the pouring area of the first orifice bigger than or equal to the area of the pouring area of the second orifice. The use of the pour spout allows to obtain different flows of the contained liquid, according to the user's choice. Each orifice presents its respective lids, which are proportional to the orifice the cover. Alternatively, each orifice defines air inlet paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Alusud Argentina S.R.L.
    Inventor: Juan Domingo Migliore
  • Publication number: 20070267436
    Abstract: There is a dual-dispensing tube container. The container has an inner tube, an outer tube and a reclosable sealing member. The inner tube has an inner sleeve and an inner head. The inner sleeve defines an inner chamber therein adapted to retain a first component composition. The inner head defines an inner neck. The inner neck is in communication with the inner chamber. The outer tube has an outer sleeve and an outer head. The outer sleeve defines an outer chamber therein adapted to retain a second component composition. The outer head defines an outer neck. The outer neck is in communication with the outer chamber. The inner tube is situated and locked within the outer tube. The inner neck is situated at least partially within the outer neck. The tube container is adapted to simultaneously dispense the first and second component compositions upon squeezing of the tube container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas A. Abbott, Jennifer Branda, Daniel L. King
  • Publication number: 20070257058
    Abstract: A universal wall plate which can be secured to a wall and to which a variety of dispensers can readily be secured and removed with minimal effort, without the need to remove the wall panel and without causing damage to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Heiner Ophardt, Kevin T. Lightfoot, Andrew Jones
  • Patent number: 7287670
    Abstract: A fluid extracting device is structured to be capable of extracting only a predetermined amount of a fluid such as wine or the like while a deterioration preventive gas is being supplied to a bottle B and the fluid extracting device (60), which are coupled to each other in an airtight state. Consequently, the partial extraction in a plurality of operations is made possible without causing quality deterioration of the fluid such as wine or the like even after the bottle is once opened. Further, such a structure is provided that the fluid extracting devices (60) having a large number of bottles of wine or the like attached thereto are mounted on a display table at a wine bar or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventors: Eiji Yoshida, Keiichi Yahagi, Hiroyuki Matsunaga, Satoshi Otake, Hiroki Matsumoto, Tatsuro Ishimatsu, Yusuke Yoshida, Kagenori Nagao, Satomi Kudo, Eri Kawaguchi, Ikuo Andreas Nakayama, Yuta Ogino, Syotaro Nakajima