Plural Sources, Compartment, Containers And/or Spaced Jacket Patents (Class 222/129)
  • Publication number: 20070228074
    Abstract: A container with a neck finish having a recess for receiving a flange of a concentrate cartridge to effect total sealing between the closure cap of a sprayer pump assembly and the associated container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Edward L. Mueller, Douglas F. Taylor, R. Bruce Yacko
  • Publication number: 20070221513
    Abstract: Dual containers having a valve mechanism that cuts off or provides communication between their internal areas to store and separate different content from each other until it is desired to mix the two contents together. A first valve embodiment incorporates a push/pull configuration, which is pulled to an opened position for allowing the two previously separated contents to be mixed together. In a second valve mechanism embodiment a twist configuration is provided. Thus, when the first container is turned to a certain position a through aperture of the first container can be aligned with a through aperture of the second container. In third valve mechanism a blocking member assembly and positioning lever is provided with each container secured to the blocking member assembly. An outlet can be provided on either container for exiting the mixed contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: KEITH TAYLOR-SHARP, HAROLD LEIGHTON, MAXINE LEIGHTON
  • Publication number: 20070215640
    Abstract: A dual product dispenser may permit any two different consumer products to be stored, sold, dispensed and otherwise used from a single container without combining the products. To enhance product marketing, the consumer products may be complementary such as ketchup and mustard. The conjoined container may adopt any suitable geometry and generally includes a product dispenser opening, or apparatus at each end of the conjoined container for each product. The dual product dispenser may be oriented with either end up, supported by the other end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Eddy Bitton
  • Patent number: 7269969
    Abstract: A double cooler device consistent with certain embodiments has an outer housing shell and an inner housing shell disposed within the outer housing shell and coupled thereto to form an outer reservoir to make up the housing. An inner core resides within the inner shell to form an inner reservoir. A first tap is coupled to the outer reservoir and a second tap is coupled to the inner reservoir to permit dispensing of a liquid stored in each respective reservoir. The inner reservoir has a drain and a vent spout. A lid is provided for closing the housing. The lid has an outer seal adjacent a periphery thereof to seal the outer reservoir and an inner seal to seal the inner reservoir. When the lid is in a first position with respect to the housing, both the inner and outer reservoirs are sealed by the inner and outer seals and the vent and spout are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventors: Marc Duane Strickland, Chris Alan Arendt
  • Publication number: 20070205218
    Abstract: A reusable concentrate cartridge adapted to be supporting between a diluent container for combining at least two separate components of a multi-component system and an associated dispenser is disclosed. The concentrate cartridge is provided with a hollow cylindrical body and a hollow tube with a closure portion. The concentrate cartridge is caused to open by the rotating engagement of a closure cap on a dispensing sprayer which causes the closure portion of the hollow tube to disengage and release the concentrate material into the diluent container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Edward L. Mueller, Douglas F. Taylor, R. Bruce Yacko
  • Patent number: 7258251
    Abstract: A multi-chambered dispensing container which has a unique means for seating the cap portion of the container to the bottle portion of the container. The cap portion can be attached to the bottle portion such that the contents of one chamber of the container do not leak into another chamber. The contents of the container can be dispensed independently or at the same time. The container may also be refilled using alternate refill holes located in the bottle portion of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventor: Juan Perez Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070181601
    Abstract: A storage and dispensing system for potable liquids, e.g., wine, includes an inclined rack which holds a bottle with the neck down, a dispensing head sealing the bottle neck, and an inert gas supply system in fluid communication with the head. As liquid is dispensed from the bottle, low-pressure gas is admitted into the bottle, to inhibit oxidation of the wine. The system includes one or more self-sealing elements in the head itself and/or in gas lines between the head and a gas regulator. Because the self-sealing elements prevent air from entering into the system when the gas lines are detached, each bottle can have a dedicated head and bottles can be swapped out for dispensing, without the need for replacing bottle heads, sparging, or using more than one source of gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventor: Geoff Daly
  • Patent number: 7216780
    Abstract: Dilute chemical carrying systems include multiple embodiments of pressurizable and gravity feed reservoirs, and are provided for support and carriage of a segregated accommodation space, in some cases separately provided and in others integrally provided, for metered introduction of a concentrate into such reservoir. The structures both provide storage for concentrated chemical containers, and metered measurement while eliminating waste, make up time and minimizing contact between workers and the chemicals or nutrients in their concentrated state. Metering may be preferably provided by a pump assembly, and operational blocking of the pump assembly may be provided in separate or integrated structures. A concentrate container system enables users to recycle sealed containers to even further eliminate the necessity to directly handle concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Durant, David Millar, Steven Baranek
  • Patent number: 7213593
    Abstract: A cartridge having two chambers for separate storage of active substance and solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim KG
    Inventor: Dieter Hochrainer
  • Patent number: 7203572
    Abstract: A beverage distribution and dispensing system and method for distributing drinks such as soda, juice and punch, to a home or business and which involves a computerized system which enables users to dispense such drinks from their refrigerator. The computerized system monitors its own supply levels and, when necessary, automatically orders and delivers drink syrups and CO2 gas supplies. The computerized system can automatically detect dispensing problems and orders and arranges for repair service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Beverage Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Lee Crisp, III
  • Patent number: 7185788
    Abstract: A compartmented fluid dispensing apparatus suitable for use as a beer “bong”, which provides for simultaneous dispensing to multiple drinkers, wherein the fluid distribution is equitable and wherein fluid is distributed to only those who are actually drinking independent of the number of distribution tubes. A container has an open container mouth and a plurality of compartments, each compartment having an open compartment mouth which collectively form the open container mouth. Each compartment is fluidically isolated from each other compartment and has its own unique exit portal. Each exit portal is connected with its respective flexible distribution tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: David T. Morris
  • Patent number: 7182277
    Abstract: A spray device including a barrel having a bypass and at least two spaced stoppers defining a first and second chambers and a spray nozzle. Movement of the first stopper drives the second stopper to the bypass and the fluid in the first chamber into the second chamber, mixing the fluid and substance. Continued movement of the first and second stoppers drives the mixture through the spray nozzle. The spray device may include a third stopper having a body in the tubular barrel which is moved toward the spray nozzle. The movement of the third stopper provides space for the mixture and prevents unpressurized fluid from flowing through the spray nozzle. The third stopper includes an axial stalk. The stalk may be deformable or the stalk may be separate from the body and the spray nozzle includes a longitudinal internal passage which provides communication with the spray port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Lionel Vedrine, Laurent Barrelle
  • Patent number: 7178523
    Abstract: A bottle contains at least one oxygen chamber allowing a user to breathe pure oxygen by placing their mouth and nose in a facemask contoured to fit the users face. The bottle also holds water so the user can drink clean pure water as well. The oxygen is pressurized allowing more oxygen to be stored in the chambers and to aid the user in getting the oxygen into his or her lungs. The present invention allows a user to drink water and breathe pure oxygen in a safe and convenient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Beverage Creations, LLC
    Inventor: Shaam P Sundhar
  • Patent number: 7172095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to controlled flow re-sealable bottle closures containing a beverage concentrate for use in mixing flavored water-based beverages at or near the point of consumption by activation of a mixing mechanism allowing the contents of the bottle to co-mingle with the beverage concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Christopher John Marshall
  • Patent number: 7159741
    Abstract: A cap for covering an opening of a spout. The cap includes a top that defines an inner surface and an outer surface. An engagement portion extends from the inner surface and is adapted to engage the spout. A wall extends from the inner surface to define a container-receiving space and a pierce point extends from the inner surface and is at least partially disposed within the container-receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Dehn, Thomas G. Guntly, Peter D. Shears, Bradley Deml, Marvin Klowak
  • Patent number: 7137534
    Abstract: A liquid soap container comprising of a dispensing pump which incorporates a pressurised air freshener canister or a liquid air freshener container. When a dispensing pump is depressed it also activates the valve of a pressurised air freshener canister or a pump for a liquid air freshener container to refresh the air whilst at the same time dispensing the liquid or gel soap. After the action of depressing the pump has stopped the release of the air freshener also stops. Both systems work simultaneously. An air vent casing helps secure the air freshener canister or the liquid air freshener container, and also temporarily contains the released air freshener before it vaporises or evaporates in to the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Inventor: Abdul Ebrahim Patel
  • Patent number: 7128241
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for dispensing a synthetic or semi-synthetic polymerizable or cross-linkable adhesive monomer material includes a pipette-shaped applicator, and a synthetic or semi-synthetic adhesive monomer material sealed in the pipette-shaped applicator prior to dispensing the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Leung
  • Patent number: 7118012
    Abstract: A dispensing container (1) for a liquid comprises: (i) a bottle (2) having a main chamber (5) for holding a first liquid (21) to be dispensed from the container and a secondary chamber (8) for holding a concentrate (22) of the first liquid, and (ii) a closure element (3) removably located on the mouth of the bottle. The secondary chamber (8) is associated with an outlet aperture through which the concentrate (22) may be transferred from the secondary chamber (8) into the main chamber (5). The container (1) is further provided with a plugging assembly (16) which plugs the outlet aperture when the closure element (3) is located on the mouth of the bottle and allows liquid (22) to be transferred from the secondary chamber (8) into the main chamber (5) when the closure element (3) is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Bettix Limited
    Inventor: David George Butler
  • Patent number: 7118011
    Abstract: A disposable tube set apparatus is provided for delivering a precise volume of a fluid to containers which comprise a reservoir for a fluid, an inlet conduit to the said reservoir, at least one first outlet conduits from the reservoir, a sight tube connected to each of the at least one outlet conduit, each of the sight outlet tubes having an interior wall tapered away from a central vertical axis of each of the sight outlet tubes, a return conduit connecting each of the sight outlet tubes to the reservoir, and a second outlet conduit connected to each of the sight tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen P. Proulx
  • Patent number: 7104207
    Abstract: An air seeder has two tanks for holding seed or other particulate matter. Each tank has a metering device at the bottom to meter out the contents of the tanks. A panel is positioned to cover and uncover a hole between the two tanks such that it can direct the contents of one tank into the other and also block off the metering device of the one tank. The panel is connected to a handle that extends outside the tanks so the operator can move the panel without entering the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: William A. Wake, Timothy A. Murray
  • Patent number: 7083043
    Abstract: A container assembly system for storing multiple components of a formulation in separate individual container assembly units (10, 30, 30?, 130, 130?, 230, 230?) that can be assembled easily into a single multi-compartment container. The components of a formulation may be stored in each assembly units (10, 30, 30?, 130, 130?, 230, 230?) and then assembled into a m can be mixed into a formula just prior to use. The assembly units, each containing a component of a formulation, can also be assembled into a single multi-compartment container first and then stored until ready for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: UC Technologies & Engineering Ltd.
    Inventor: Igal Sharon
  • Patent number: 7083069
    Abstract: Bulk material discharge assemblies comprise a bulk material hopper, a conduit for delivering an air stream to entrain with bulk material from the bulk material hopper, and a feeding apparatus for introducing additive to the conduit. The feeding apparatus comprises an additive hopper and an airlock positioned adjacent the conduit. In addition, metering apparatus are provided that comprise an axle and first and second metering wheels. A noncircular perimeter of the axle and the shape of each hub opening of each of the metering wheels cooperate to nonrotatably mount each metering wheel to the axle. The first and second metering wheel are adapted to be selectively mounted in at least one of a first relative position and a second relative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Finn Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas E. Wysong, Michael P. Essen
  • Patent number: 7081103
    Abstract: A filling device for connecting a dispensing instrument having multiple fluid reservoirs to multiple containers is disclosed. More particularly, the present invention discloses a connecting device capable of coupling the individual reservoirs of a dispensing instrument to multiple fluid containers. The apparatus includes a body, a collar extending from the body, a plurality of tubes in fluid communication with a plurality of inlet ports formed in the body, and a hood adapted to simultaneously receive a plurality of containers therein. The containers are positioned within the hood to allow the plurality of tubes to simultaneously and separately draw fluid from the fluid containers and transferring the material into the individual reservoirs of the dispensing instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Howard Epstein, Mitchell E. Levinson, Richard Spero
  • Patent number: 7066354
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus has a small bottle which is positioned within a larger bottle. The small bottle contains a concentrated solution, and the larger bottle contains water. The small bottle has a nozzle that is off-center, a grip base that is an integral part of the bottle, and a vent to maintain zero atmospheric pressure internally. The small bottle is inverted and placed within the neck of the large bottle. The nozzle of the small bottle is placed within a narrowed internal passageway at the base of the neck of the nozzle. Once the apparatus is ready for use, the small bottle is pulled upward using a pull ring, thereby opening the nozzle and releasing the contents of the small bottle into the large bottle. The contents are poured out through a separate pour spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventors: Robert E. Stank, Arthur L. Vellutato, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7060190
    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: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph A. King, Jeffery Johnson, Micheal Pontius
  • Patent number: 7036684
    Abstract: A diagonally divided bottle in accordance with the preferred embodiments preferably has a greater width than depth. The bottle includes an outer wall, a diagonal inner wall and a bottom wall. The outer wall and the bottom wall cooperate to form an interior divided by the inner wall. The inner wall intersects the outer wall and to the bottom wall to form a fluid tight seal between the divided interior, with the divided interior defining separate interior chambers. The inner wall is arranged at an angle diagonal to a plane tangential to the front of the bottle such that products contained in each interior chamber are simultaneously viewed when the bottle is observed from the front of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventors: Ken S. Hantman, Ray Lindsey, Chris S. Hantman
  • Patent number: 7028869
    Abstract: A device for packaging at least one product may include at least one compartment for containing at least one product, at least one passage, and at least one component. The at least one component may be at least partially elastically compressible and disposed in the at least one passage. The device may further include a pressurization portion configured to generate, in response to a manual activation, a fluid pressurization applied to the at least one component. The device may be configured so that the fluid pressurization is applied to the at least one component in at least two opposing directions so as to cause a reduction in volume of the at least one component and at least partial opening of the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Patent number: 7021561
    Abstract: A spray device including a barrel having a bypass and at least two spaced stoppers defining a first and second chambers and a spray nozzle. Movement of the first stopper drives the second stopper to the bypass and the fluid in the first chamber into the second chamber, mixing the fluid and substance. Continued movement of the first and second stoppers drives the mixture through the spray nozzle. The spray device may include a third stopper having a body in the tubular barrel which is moved toward the spray nozzle. The movement of the third stopper provides space for the mixture and prevents unpressurized fluid from flowing through the spray nozzle. The third stopper includes an axial stalk. The stalk may be deformable or the stalk may be separate from the body and the spray nozzle includes a longitudinal internal passage which provides communication with the spray port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Lionel Védrine, Laurent Barrelle
  • Patent number: 7011234
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser device comprising a body (1), dispensing means (30) for dispensing the fluid, a first reservoir (10) containing a first fluid and a second reservoir (20) containing a second fluid, the first and second fluids being to be mixed prior to dispensing so as to form one or more doses of fluid to be dispensed, said fluid dispenser device being characterized in that it further comprises a mixture-forming system for mixing the first and second fluids in one of said reservoirs (10, 20), said mixture-forming system having a manual actuating element (50) that is mounted to move in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the fluid is dispensed, said manual actuating element (50) being actuatable with one hand and acting, after said first and second fluids have been mixed, to actuate the dispensing means (30) for dispensing the fluid, without any further manipulation of the device being necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Valois SAS
    Inventor: Giuseppe Stradella
  • Patent number: 7007822
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical delivery systems and methods for delivery of liquid chemicals. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to systems having multi-reservoir load cell assemblies for delivering chemicals used in the semiconductor industry. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a multi-reservoir load cell assembly, including a controller, a buffer reservoir, a main reservoir, one or more load cells, coupled to the assembly and to the controller, operable to weigh the liquid in the reservoir(s), a plurality of supply lines, each supply line having a valve and connecting one of the supply containers to the main reservoir, and a gas and vacuum sources for withdrawing the liquid from the assembly when demanded by the controller and for refilling the assembly from the supply containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: The BOC Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Forshey, Kenneth A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7007829
    Abstract: A dessert container has a tube with a piston. The piston includes a food contact member slidably mounted in the tube. The piston also has a hollow rod extending from and suitable for use with the food contact member. With the piston thus mounted in the tube, wherein the hollow rod can apply pressure to the food contact member for the piston, food may be forced out of the end of the tube, which is oppositely disposed from the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Chief Packaging Company, LLC
    Inventors: Martin J. Mueller, Richard W. Mueller
  • Patent number: 6991671
    Abstract: A fluid storage and dispensing apparatus including a fluid storage and dispensing vessel having a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and an integrated gas cabinet assembly including such fluid storage and dispensing apparatus and/or a point-of-use ventilation gas scrubber in the vented gas cabinet. By the use of physical adsorbent and chemical sorbent media, the gas cabinet can be enhanced in safety of operation, e.g., where the process gas supplied from the gas cabinet is of a toxic or otherwise hazardous character.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Brestovansky, Michael J. Wodjenski, Jose I. Arno, J. Donald Carruthers
  • Patent number: 6981387
    Abstract: A double tank refrigerated carbonated beverage dispensing apparatus for blending fresh water and carbon dioxide to produce a carbonated liquid delivered to a faucet bank for dispensing mixed soft drinks at a temperature at or below the freezing point of water, includes a double tank carbonator having in inner tank contained within an outer tank, insulated by a void between the two tank, the void having refrigeration coils connected to a refrigeration circulation system. The apparatus includes a soda water circulating system, a heat exchange unit for pre-cooling water and beverage syrup lines, syrup coils adapted to the double tank carbonator for chilling some beverage syrup lines, temperature sensors for regulating temperature of the carbonated water and fluid level probes to regulate the amount of water delivered to the double tank carbonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Louis A. Morgan
  • Patent number: 6976494
    Abstract: A disposable, solution-mixing hair colorant dispenser: tubular rear segment including first reservoir having rupturable front end; tubular middle segment including second reservoir having rupturable rear and front ends; tubular front segment including rear end and forward-projecting porous applicator. Rupturing member near adjacent ends of first and second reservoirs for rupturing both when first and second segments are engaged. Rupturing member near front end of second reservoir for rupturing same when second and third segments are engaged. Alternative rupturing members: double-ended between first and second reservoirs and single-ended attached to third segment; double-ended within second reservoir; single-ended within first reservoir and single-ended attached to third segment. Segments threaded for endwise engagement to seal segments and rupture reservoirs. Fluids mixed and dispensed through applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: J.W. Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Wayne, Debra Dumas
  • Patent number: 6974024
    Abstract: A cap device for bottles, which is capable of mixing an additive contained therein with a material contained in a bottle to prepare a mixture in accordance with a simple rotating action of the cap device relative to the bottle, performed by a user, thus allowing the user to easily prepare the mixture just before drinking or using the mixture. The cap device also allows the mixture to be quickly discharged from the container. The cap device for bottles of the present invention includes a valve unit closely and removably fitted over a mouth of a bottle. An additive containing unit externally and removably engages with the valve unit, and the additive containing unit defines a cavity therein to contain an additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: Young Kook Cho
  • Patent number: 6971551
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a beverage dispensing container (100) includes a primary chamber (112, 114) for holding a first liquid and a fluid dispensing device (430) coupled to the primary chamber. The fluid dispensing device is adapted to provide access to the primary chamber when in a first position, and is adapted to fluidly seal the primary chamber when in a second position. The primary chamber further defines a cavity (110) adapted to receive a second container (130) therein. The second container holds a second liquid in a second chamber, and has a fluid port adapted to be opened to provide fluid access to the second chamber. A sealing mechanism (200) is adapted to fluidly seal the fluid port when the second container is disposed in the cavity. The sealing mechanism permits the removal of the second container from the cavity and the reinsertion of the second container into the cavity to fluidly reseal the open fluid port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Go Fast Sports and Beverage Company
    Inventor: Troy Widgery
  • Patent number: 6959841
    Abstract: The invention provides a dispense closure for a fluid receptacle. The closure includes a cap configured to engage the fluid receptacle threadably. The cap includes at least one aperture. The closure also includes a blister pack having at least one blister thereon. The blister contains an additive and is insertable through the aperture in the cap upon coupling the blister pack and cap. The closure further includes a retainer ring coupled to the cap. The retainer ring supports the blister pack in the cap and seals the cap and fluid receptacle together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Inventor: James A. Vlodek
  • Patent number: 6942128
    Abstract: An automatic fertilizer that is designed to be used with a yard/lawn/garden sprinkler system. This unit is placed before the zone valves of the sprinkler system. The unit is designed to disperse fertilizer into a tank chamber below a discharge tray. The fertilizer dissolves in the water and is distributed/dispersed to the appropriate sprinkler system zone. The discharge tray has multiple chambers based on the number of zones in the sprinkler system. The chambers in the discharge tray can hold various capacities based on the area covered by each zone within the sprinkler system. The discharge tray turns to dispense the fertilizer as the sprinkler system changes from zone to zone. The discharge tray is automatically moved. The chambers are manually refilled based on the frequency of yard fertilization. The unit has an access from the top to the discharge tray for filling chambers with fertilizer material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Damian Walter
  • Patent number: 6938797
    Abstract: An expressing device for a coaxial cartridge with an outer tube and an inner tube. In order to increase the filling volume of coaxial cartridges that can be expressed with commercially available metering guns, the expressing device is provided with a separating device for severing the inner tube and with a deflecting device for deflecting the one or more severed sections of the inner tube toward the inner wall of the outer tube when the coaxial cartridge is expressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Sulzer Chemtech AG
    Inventors: Nikolaus Brugner, Rolf Heusser
  • Patent number: 6913777
    Abstract: A portable, single-use container for separately containing a first and second consumable products. The container includes a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment tapers at an upper portion thereof to form a spout. The spout facilitates dispensing of a contained first consumable product from the first compartment. The second compartment, in turn, tapers at an upper portion thereof to form a mouth. The mouth facilitates dispensing of a second consumable product from the second compartment. The first and second compartments are assembled to one another in a side-by-side fashion such that the spout abuts the mouth. With this configuration, during use, a first consumable product and a second consumable product can be dispensed from the container in close proximity to one another for convenient consumption. In one preferred embodiment, the first compartment contains a volume of milk and the second compartment contains a quantity of cereal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Rebhorn, Stephen P. Belko, Pamela A. Hodulik
  • Patent number: 6910573
    Abstract: A post-mix container provided with an upper container body and a lower container body. The upper container body has a coverable first opening on a proximal end and the lower container body has a coverable second opening on a proximal end. The proximal ends of the upper and lower container bodies may be moved axially toward each other so that covering of the second opening in the lower container body is removed and then the covering of the first opening in the upper container body is removed, after which the contents of the upper and lower container bodies can be mixed with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: David M. Deans
  • Patent number: 6908011
    Abstract: A cap device for bottles, which smoothly and naturally removes a vacuum pressure from a cavity containing an additive therein by opening a valve cock in response to a rotating action of a cap body. The cap device having a cap body provided with a cavity to contain an additive therein and tightened to an externally threaded mouth of a bottle. A funnel part being integrally formed in the cap body to discharge the additive from the cavity into the bottle through a lower end thereof. A small vent hole being formed at a top surface of the cap body. A breakable sheet being attached to the lower end of the funnel part to close the lower end of the funnel part. A valve cock being provided at the vent hole of the cap body to open or close the vent hole. A projection being provided at a predetermined position on a top edge of the mouth of the bottle to thrust and open the valve cock with downward rotation of the cap body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Young Kook Cho
  • Patent number: 6905314
    Abstract: A pump has a flexible liner which is expanded and contracted by application of positive and negative fluid pressure for receiving and discharging fluent material. The liner is received in a rigid shell which defines the maximum volume received. In discharging fluent material, a vacuum is applied to one side of the liner, while applying pressure to the other side so the liner is collapsed against the rigid shell. The liner is arranged so as to be the only part of the pump which contacts the fluent material, and is replaceable to effect rapid and easy cleaning of the pump. The liner has multiple pump cells which can expand and contract for moving fluent material through the pump cell. The pump cells can be sized and arranged so that by selection of particular pump cells which receive the fluent material, precise volumes can be metered by the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventor: Hal C. Danby
  • Patent number: 6902120
    Abstract: A sprinkler includes a handle, a barrel, a nozzle, and a detergent dispensing mechanism. The barrel is fastened at one end with the handle, and at the other end with the nozzle. The detergent dispensing mechanism is fastened to the periphery of the barrel and is contiguous to the handle. The mechanism has a detergent holder and a detergent control switch. The detergent holder is provided with a water hole and a detergent hole, which are in communication with a water duct of the barrel. The detergent control switch is used to open or close the water hole and the detergent hole of the detergent holder in the midst of operation of the sprinkler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 6871760
    Abstract: A container having an internal storage area for holding a quantity of fluid. The top of the bottle is provided with a manual trigger-type pump and includes a downwardly depending tube for conducting or syphoning the fluid from the storage area. The internal storage compartment further includes a reserve reservoir for holding a secondary portion of fluid into which the open end of the tube is disposed after the storage area has been substantially emptied through normal operation of the pump. A small remaining portion of the stored fluid is distributed into the reservoir and the open end of the tube is placed therein so that the last portion of fluid can be dispensed in the normal way by the pump. The secondary or reserve reservoir is defined by a curved inner wall, having opposite ends integrally formed with the sidewall of the bottle. The sidewall is open at its top and tapers gently towards the bottom of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Inventor: Robert J. Snider
  • Patent number: 6854595
    Abstract: A container closure to be attached to a liquid container around a container opening of a liquid container. The container closure includes a storage compartment which includes a mix, such as powder or concentrated liquid. The storage compartment includes a seal or a rotating member to seal the mix within the storage compartment. A plunger unseals the seal or the rotating member is rotated to allow the mix to be mixed with the liquid in a liquid container to flavor the liquid when the container closure is attached to the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Danny Kiser
  • Patent number: 6851580
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus has a small bottle which is positioned within a larger bottle. The small bottle contains a concentrated solution, and the larger bottle contains water. The small bottle has a nozzle that is off-center, a grip base that is an integral part of the bottle, and a vent to maintain zero atmospheric pressure internally. The small bottle is inverted and placed within the neck of the large bottle. The small bottle is then rotated so that the neck of the nozzle comes between two arms of a release mechanism which is an integral part of the large bottle. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the nozzle is centered, and is pushed through the arms of the release mechanism. Once the apparatus is ready for use, the small bottle is pulled upward using the base grip or a pull ring, thereby opening the nozzle and releasing the contents of the small bottle into the large bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Veltek Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Stank, Arthur L. Vellutato, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6848601
    Abstract: An aerosol system or method for mixing first and second materials. The system comprises first and second container assemblies and a coupler. The first container assembly contains the second material and a propellant material that pressurizes the second material. The second container assembly contains the second material. The coupler is arranged to couple the first and second container assemblies, thereby forcing the second material into the second container assembly such that the first and second materials mix. The resulting mixture may then be dispensed from the second container assembly using an actuator member. In one case, the first container assembly comprises a male-type valve assembly and the second container assembly comprises a female type valve assembly. In another case, the first material is a catalyst and the second material is a pigmented liquid, which, when mixed, are suitable for repairing a damaged surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lester R. Greer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040262328
    Abstract: Having traveled with my ten grandchildren for assorted outings I decided to contribute to the harmony of the outing by bringing bottled water for each of them. Each would have preferred a flavored drink or iced tea rather than water. That being an expensive proposition I invented a solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Pamela A. Nilsen
  • Publication number: 20040214910
    Abstract: A composition useful for the production of foam plastics from disposable pressurized containers is provided. The composition comprises at least one polyisocyanate or isocyanate prepolymer, at least one catalyst for the reaction of the isocyanate group with the OH group, at least one blowing agent and at least one foam stabilizer. One day at the latest after application from said disposable pressurized container, the residue of said composition left in the pressurized container has a diisocyanate monomer content of less than 5.0% by weight, based on the residual contents of the emptied container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 1996
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: HERMANN KLUTH, WOLFGANG KLAUCK, PETER DAUTE, FELICITAS KOLENDA, WILFRIED HUEBNER