Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a portable laundry detergent dispensing system. This unit is divided into three holding containers, one for liquid detergent, one for powdered detergent and one for liquid fabric softener. The center back compartment is a storage compartment for a measuring cup, a mixing rod and other laundry accessories. The storage compartment also includes a coin-holder for nickles, dimes and quarters in the rear wall. The powder dispenser is a cylindrical dump cup having an opening therein which allows a fixed amount of the the solid detergent to flow into a measuring cup. Liquid detergents and softeners are dispensed with a fixed volume hand pump assembly connected to retractable hose assemblies.

Abstract: A new Multi-Compartment Aerosol Spray Container for providing various colors of paint from within one convenient aerosol can, thereby decreasing painting time and environmental waste. The inventive device includes an aerosol can having a plurality of vertical partitions which define a plurality of compartments, a corresponding plurality of spray nozzles coupled to the compartments, and a horizontal passage projecting through the plurality of spray nozzles which receives a pin thereby horizontally coupling the plurality of spray nozzles together.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for withdrawing liquids from one or more containers having a mouth and bottom and side walls joined at a juncture comprised of a container support to position the containers with their mouths over the lowermost part of the wall juncture, a probe support spaced above the container support, and a plurality of probes slidably supported on the probe support above the container support, each probe including a lower end with a curved face corresponding to the curvature of the juncture, each probe being moveable between a raised position above the mouth of a container, and a lowered position extending through the mouth of the container and into contact with the lowermost part of the interior of said container at the juncture, and a pump to draw liquid from the container upwardly through the probe.

Abstract: A closure suitable for use with a condiment container which has a dispensing mouth formed therein, the closure comprising a cover adapted to fit over the mouth of the container and having a plurality of dispensing sections formed therein with at least one dispensing aperture in each dispensing section, each dispensing section having a sealing flap associated therewith, the sealing flap being hingedly secured whereby the flap can be moved from a first position in an overlying sealing relationship with the dispensing aperture to a second open position permitting access to the dispensing aperture. The closure has a pair of retaining posts for retaining the flap in the open position. Since there are a plurality of dispensing sections, the closure can function as a universal closure for many different types of condiments.

Abstract: This includes a condiment, such as mustard, catsup, etc. dispensing unit. The condiment is in a container such as a bottle with a neck portion which is attached to a novel plastic dispenser cap. When the device is hanging upside down, the condiment in the container flows into the dispensing tip which has a valve mechanism such that no fluid flows out the end of the tip until pressure is applied by squeezing the plastic tip. A push rod with two spaced apart arms has a roller at the end of each arm. The rollers are a lesser distance apart than the diameter of the dispensing nipple. When the rod pushes the arm, the rollers roll against the dispensing nipple, squeezing and compressing it, and forcing its condiments out the lower end.

Abstract: A machine for dispensing a plurality of ingredients includes stepped arrays of canisters providing a source of materials. The bottom ends of the canisters are generally coplanar, and are positioned immediately above a low profile drive train mounted on a tray. A drive train includes two spaced arrays of pumps with a motor providing a common drive for the pumps, mounted between the arrays. A valve tray is located above the canisters and includes a low profile dispense head, an array of tubing members arranged side-by-side in a common, generally horizontal plane, and an array of dispense valves attached at the back of the valve tray. The dispense valves are coupled to the pumps by pairs of fluid lines, so as to circulate materials between the pumps and dispense valves.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for withdrawing liquids from one or more containers having a mouth and bottom and side walls joined at a juncture comprised of a container support to position the containers with their mouths over the lowermost part of the wall juncture, a probe support spaced above the container support, and a plurality of probes slidably supported on the probe support above the container support, each probe including a lower end with a curved face corresponding to the curvature of the juncture, each probe being moveable between a raised position above the mouth of a container, and a lowered position extending through the mouth of the container and into contact with the lowermost part of the interior of said container at the juncture, and a pump to draw liquid from the container upwardly through the probe.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing machine assures precise portion control of the respective drink mixes being dispensed, and the precise amount is adjustable within certain limits. The drink mixes are in respective beverage receptacles (or drink tubes) arranged in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other, and a plurality of selection buttons are disposed directly below the receptacles in substantial vertical alignment therewith. A counter and a interrupt button, respectively, are also provided on the control panel. The level of the drink mixes, as well as the ice in the reservoir, are readily visible at all times. Upon initiation of the blending cycle, the blender motor is started, and after a first time delay, the drink mix is discharged into the blender for a first time period. Upon a second time delay following initiation of the discharge of the mix, the ice shaver motor continues for a second time period; and the blender motor continues after discharge of the mix and delivery of the shaved ice.

Abstract: A system for selectively dispensing condiments for items of food, including a plurality of condiment containers, a dispenser head having a plurality of input passages, an outlet nozzle, and valves for controlling fluid flow from each of the input passages to the outlet nozzle, a plurality of fluid flow lines, with a line connecting each condiment container to a corresponding dispenser head input passage, and a fluid pump in each of the fluid flow lines whereby an operator can dispense selected condiments from the nozzle onto a food item. Arrangements for daily and bi-weekly sanitizing of the system.

Abstract: A device for delivering at least two fluids to be mixed to a mixing device with a drive with a coupling and with one feed pump for each fluid is proposed, in which the feed pumps (10) can be coupled individually to the drive (34). The feed pumps (10) with their housings can be mounted in such a way on a rotatable bracket (12) that their coupling ends point away from the center of rotation (14) of the bracket (12) in a star-like manner. In a device in which the drive has an additional coupling running simultaneously, an additional, rotatable bracket (12) is provided, at least two feed pumps (10) being installed in a star-like manner on this additional bracket.

Abstract: A machine dispenses chilled alcoholic beverage using a thermoelectric cooling unit positioned within a machine enclosure formed by a housing having side and top walls. A manifold receives beverage, which flows through a cooling channel extending from the manifold to a beverage faucet positioned on the outer surface of the housing. The cooling channel has walls defining the channel. A thermoelectric cooling device extends along a portion of the channel walls and has a cold junction surface proximal to the beverage which cools the beverage in conjunction with a hot junction surface spaced from the cold junction surface and distal to the beverage. A heat sink extends from the hot junction surface for dissipating heat from the hot junction surface.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser has a tray assembly for holding at least three containers, each having a plurality of electrodes. An electrical system provides a voltage to one electrode in each container, and detects when the syrup is below a certain level. The tray assembly has a first tray for supporting a first container and a second tray for supporting a second container, where the first and second trays are electrically insulated from each other. Each tray is coupled to a lead which carries a signal, and each tray is coupled to an electrode of the respective container. The first tray includes a vertical member which contacts an electrode of the second containers. The tray assembly can accommodate three or more containers and uses signals through the electrodes and leads to provide an out-of-strup indication separately for each container.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing dry ingredient has a plurality of containers, each for a different ingredient. Each has a body having an internal chamber, and a port for dispensing the ingredient, which is arranged gravitationally below the chamber when in use. Each container has at least two baffles adjacent the port. The baffles are inclined and define a passageway through which the ingredient may pass. The passageway is sized and the baffles are inclined such that the ingredient rests upon the baffles. The apparatus also includes a collection stage that is arranged relative to each of the plurality of container ports so that ingredient dispensed from each port is deposited upon the collection stage. The apparatus also includes a vibrator for exciting at least one of the baffles of each container such that the ingredient is urged to pass through the respective passageway and out of the chamber.The apparatus typically further includes a controller for activating and deactivating the vibrators.

Abstract: The present invention is a chemical dispenser for use in servicing at least two laundry cleaning machines to dispense a plurality of chemical agents utilized in the process of cleaning soiled laundry, wherein at least two of the chemical agents are compatible. The chemical dispenser has a plurality of chemical dispensing systems designed to deliver a selected chemical agent from a source to a washing machine. A chemical dispensing system is in flow communication with each chemical source and in flow communication with each washing machine. Each chemical dispensing system has a pump and a delivery conduit. For selected chemical agent delivery, the pump is a venturi injector pump. The chemical dispensing systems utilized for dispensing compatible chemical agents have a common portion and are fluidly independent from chemical dispensing systems utilized for dispensing incompatible chemical agents.

Abstract: An electronic condiment dispenser may dispense a plurality of condiments. The condiment dispenser may include a bag support module for holding a plurality of condiment supply bags. A pump regulator module may be connected to each condiment bag and may pump a condiment from the bag to a manifold diffuser module. The pump regulator module may include a multi-chambered pump having separate chambers for isolating the pump working fluid from the condiment, so the pump working fluid does not contaminate or react with the condiment. A main case may house at least one manifold diffuser module and may be configured to support a tray carrying a large number of food targets, i.e., 6 or 12 food targets, such as hamburger buns or taco shells. A programmable control module may be connected to the pump regulator module for controlling and selectively dispensing a predetermined amount of condiment and/or number of condiments to a predetermined number of food targets.

Abstract: An apparatus for simultaneously supplying at least two kinds of particles onto a given surface, includes a movable supply head having at least one partition member for partitioning the at least two kinds of particles and defining at least two supply ports in conjunction with the supply head; and a device for introducing the at least two kinds of particles into the supply head. A patterned shaped article is produced by a method using the apparatus. The method includes simultaneously supplying the two supply ports of the supply head, with the one partition member abutting on the given surface, thereby forming a pattern course on the given surface, and allowing the pattern course to set into an integral mass.

Abstract: Beverage delivery structure including a counter top with support structure and also an ice chest conveniently supplied proximate the counter top; the ice chest is provided with an insert structure containing a beverage delivery pumping unit and, thereabove, a well for receiving a series of beverage bottles; a primary source of a beverage constituent as well as beverage delivery structure are coupled to the intake and output ports of the pumping unit.

Abstract: A fluid-driven proportioning pump for dispensing precise volumes of at least three different fluids includes a drive cylinder housing a correspondingly formed drive piston which divides the drive cylinder into first and second drive fluid chambers and is propelled in a reciprocating motion by a pressurized drive fluid. The housing for the drive cylinder is comprised of two identical hollow housings mutually matingly engaged at the open ends thereof. The face of the drive piston is provided with projecting proportioning pistons which extend into proportioning cylinders that open into each drive fluid chamber. An over-center mechanism triggered by movement of the drive piston at the extremes of the strokes of the reciprocating motion thereof operates valving that admits the pressurized drive fluid into turn it of the drive fluid chambers. The over-center mechanism is activated by hoop springs and is housed entirely within the drive cylinder.

Abstract: An applicator assembly is provided for concurrently dispensing plural flowable component materials in a mixed state. Moreover, the applicator assembly is more versatile and is particularly useful when one or more additional components are to be concurrently dispensed with the basic two component materials. The applicator assembly permits dispensing of additives with basic two part mixtures, and allows the application of three or more part chemical systems. A multi-component applicator assembly is described which is convertible between different component number multi-component arrangements, and includes a barrel assembly having at least one barrel detachably connected to the other barrels, at least two of which are fixed to one another.

Abstract: A system for selectively dispensing condiments for items of food, including a plurality of condiment containers, a dispenser head having a plurality of input passages, an outlet nozzle, and valves for controlling fluid flow from each of the input passages to the outlet nozzle, a plurality of fluid flow lines, with a line connecting each condiment container to a corresponding dispenser head input passage, and a fluid pump in each of the fluid flow lines whereby an operator can dispense selected condiments from the nozzle onto a food item. Arrangements for daily and bi-weekly sanitizing of the system.

Abstract: A mixing and dispensing device which selectively mixes liquids has two filling stations. Each filling station uses water pressure to siphon the liquids from their source container through the valves to an eductor to mix the chemicals with water and, then, to receiving containers, At least one of the valves is constructed to reduce cross-contamination by reducing the surface area of the delivery system.

Abstract: The dispensing container has a bottle with at least two compartments for accommodating different fluent components. The compartments are so designed that they dispense their contents at equal flow rates when the bottle it tilted. In addition, security is provided against cross-contamination of the contents of the different compartments when, after a dispensing operation, the bottle is righted again. The bottle is provided with a cap that seals off the outlets from the compartments simultaneously when fitted to the bottle. The cap can be a separate component or it can be provided as a flip-top cap. The bottle is made entirely of plastics material and directional pouring spouts can be provided to ensure that the contents of the compartments leave in well-defined streams during a dispensing operation.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for pulling a compound single crystal from a raw material molten solution is constructed to cause the solution to flow into a second crucible provided in a first crucible containing the raw material molten solution which is continuously synthesized from a plurality of raw materials, through a communicating hole formed in the bottom portion of the second crucible. The single crystal is pulled while the raw material molten solution is continuously synthesized from the plurality of raw materials, whereby it is possible to pull a long single compound crystal through a single pulling step from the raw material molten solution which is contained in the second crucible. An excellent state of a solid-liquid interface is maintained to obtain a quality single crystal.

Abstract: There is disclosed an installable and centralized self-contained, appliance-like fluid dispensing system for selectively dispensing combinations of fluids or fluid and liquid dispersants. The system includes a centralized housing assembly housing sources of liquid dispersant, pumping devices, valve arrangements, manually controlled system devices and arrangement for providing compressed air to a hand held device.

Abstract: A bathroom dispenser for containing and dispensing health-related products, cups and toothpaste from a tube, including several longitudinally-extending containers each having a bottom end, an open top end for receiving the health-related product and dispensing means at the bottom end for dispensing the health related product. The dispenser also includes a longitudinally-extending cup dispenser disposed adjacent to the containers and having a bottom end, an open top end for receiving cups and flexible retaining means at the bottom end for singly dispensing the cups. The dispenser also includes a longitudinally-extending toothpaste dispenser disposed adjacent to the containers for receiving a tube of toothpaste having a flat crimped end and a threaded open end. The toothpaste dispenser has a bottom with an aperture and an open top end for receiving the tube of toothpaste so that the threaded open end extends through the aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing and dispensing two or more reactive liquids in a homogeneous stream. The device includes a mixing chamber with two or more inlets for introducing separate liquid components into the chamber, a recycle port associated with each inlet for directing unmixed components back to their source, and an outlet for dispensing mixed liquid components from the chamber. Replaceable insert nozzles direct the stream of liquid components into the chamber at a desired angle away from the outlet. A piston purges the mixing chamber of mixed fluids. A reciprocating sleeve coaxial with the shaft of the purge piston includes axial slots disposed to direct the flow of unmixed components from each inlet to its associated recycle port during purging of the mixing chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus for pneumatically dispensing a bagged soft frozen product using low pressure air, the apparatus including a free floating piston and a cylinder with a low friction index, and additionally providing for a double acting piston.

Abstract: A system for proportioning and dispensing concentrated liquid products is disclosed. The components of the system's first embodiment are mounted upon a cart (12). A concentrate solution tube (14) is interconnected to a dilution assembly (61) containing an aspirator (26). A water supply assembly (69), containing a valve (75) and backflow preventer (74), is connected to the aspirator assembly (26) when dilution of the concentrated product (13) is desired. A discharge tube (68) carries the diluted product from the aspirator assembly (26) to a container (60). The system's second embodiment has a spray gun assembly (150) containing an aspirator (167), a valve (166), and preferably though not necessarily, a backflow preventer (165). The concentrate pickup tube (114) attaches to the spray gun assembly (150) with a releasable connector (170). The spray gun assembly has a rigid delivery tube (153) for dispensing to large containers (160), and a nozzle tip (180) for attachment to an inlet port (119) of a jug (111).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a toy water gun which is operated by selectively releasing water from a pressurized water reservoir. The present invention has a manually operated pump incorporated into the design. As the pump is cycled, water and/or air are drawn from at least one water storage reservoir. Once drawn, the water and/or air are forced into at least one pressure tank. As the amount of water and/or air forced into the pressure tank increases, the pressure of the air displaced by the water within the pressure tank increases. The pressure of the air on the water within the pressure tank increases with each cycle of the pump, until the pump can no longer overcome the pressure of the air on the water within the pressure tank. The pressurized air and water within the pressure tank has an avenue of release that is regulated by the trigger mechanism of the invention which has a safety pressure release within its design.

Abstract: The present invention is a container for codispensing two or more semi-solid products which is operable by outside manual motion. It includes a main body which is divided into at least two compartments by a divider wall so as to form a plurality of compartments with at least a first compartment and a second compartment. It also has an outlet connected to each of the plurality of compartments. There are one or more fins located within the first compartment, this first fin having an inner edge, and being rotatably connected to the housing at the inner edge, and a second fin located in the second compartment, this second fin having an inner edge, and being rotatably connected to the housing at the inner edge. There is a component for simultaneously rotatably moving the plurality of fins so as to decrease the volume within the compartments and so as to push material therein out simultaneously for codispensing.

Abstract: A multi-compartment liquid storage container capable of separately storing two or more liquids which may become mixed upon pouring. The storage container comprises a primary container with an internal container of smaller diameter within the hollow of the primary container thus creating an additional storage compartment. Removal of the pull-tab provided on the primary container enables access to the contents of the primary container and the additional storage compartment. In an alternative embodiment, the primary container is provided with a non-removable lift-tab opening and a penetrable foil section is provided in the wall of the internal container. The lift-tab perforates the foil during the opening procedure to provide internal container access. Another alternative embodiment provides an internal container sub-divided by additional compartments, each sealed off from the other by a penetrable foil membrane, allowing for separate storage of a plurality of liquids simultaneously.

Abstract: An automatic ratio control system for a single or multiflavor post-mix beverage dispensing valve of a beverage dispenser including a flow meter in each syrup and water conduit, a temperature sensor in each syrup conduit, an adjustable flow control in each syrup and water conduit, an automatic flow control adjuster, and an electronic control system including a microprocessor and appropriate software for adjusting a particular flow control when a measured flow rate falls outside of a range of preferred flow rates.

Abstract: A shower mounted plural liquids dispenser is disclosed which includes a housing designed to have a plurality of bottles containing diverse liquids coupled to it. The liquids may be dispensed either through the use of aspirating pump structure or through the use of discharge assisting pumping devices. The inventive dispenser also includes a hand-held sprayer controllable by a valve.

Abstract: A syrup delivery system including a plurality of open-top, sturdy plastic containers and syrup bags. Each bag is positionable in a separate container with the bag spigot thereof extending accessible out through a container end opening. The open gridwork bottom of the container slopes to the container end opening so that the syrup in the bag can drain more completely out through the spigot with the container supported on a flat level surface. The containers have top locking posts, bottom stacking feet, and undulating-like sides. With the containers aligned so that their end openings face the same direction, the containers can be stacked one on top of the other with the posts of the bottom container engaging up into the feet of the top container. To unstack, the top container is tilted forward, the posts and feet thereby disengage, and the tilted top container easily slid down the sloping front lip of the lower container.

Abstract: An automotive fuel additive dispensing and blending system is described wherein both proprietary and mandated fuel additives heretofore normally added at the refinery or a bulk storage plant may be added at a service station and blended into the fuel as fuel is dispensed thereby allowing most effective and reliable addition of additives that may be volatile and that may degrade in storage after mixed with fuel as well as providing a cost effective method for supplying differing gasoline blends to the customer.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser is formed from a first and second plurality of containers with the first containers having a smaller height than the second containers. The rear surfaces of the containers are formed from a common back plate. A shelf is provided below the first containers in a space defined by the bottom of the first containers, the shelf, the sides of the second containers, and the common back plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively injecting a reagent into a reaction chamber from a plurality of reagent reservoirs disposed in a circular configuration includes a separate dispenser mounted on each reagent reservoir. A vertically extending rod having a horizontally extending lever connected thereto is positioned concentrically within the circular array of reservoirs and drive motors are provided for rotating and reciprocating the rod and lever to selectively engage and operate the desired dispenser. Each dispenser is provided with its own distribution tube which directs the reagent in the reservoir directly into a selected reaction chamber, thereby preventing cross contamination of the reagents.

Abstract: A method of regulation of the charging of the feed hopper of an extruder with plastic granules, where it is necessary to supply the material in an amount such that the average level in the container or hopper remains constant with the least possible fluctuation despite the continual, and as a rule, uninterrupted removal of material from the container in the case of which, despite uninterrupted removal of material, the average level in the hopper or other container is maintained and is subject to the least possible fluctuation.

Abstract: A foam mixer-applicator for mixing a two-part foamable composition includes a mixing head having a mixing chamber for impingement mixing of the two component parts of the foamable composition, which are supplied to the mixing chamber in a pre-pressurized state. The mixing head is sealingly connected to a dispensing head having a foaming chamber of a substantially greater capacity than the mixing chamber and an outlet port for discharging the foam composition after foaming and acquiring a higher, yet flowable viscosity. A pneumatic plunger system pushes the foamed composition through an outlet port of the dispensing housing onto a substrate.

Abstract: A viscous material dispenser (for liquid soap and the like) comprises a piston in fluid communication with an air chamber. Depressing the piston increases the pressure in the air chamber and this pressurized air is conducted through a duct to a reservoir. Depressing the piston also opens a nozzle leading from the bottom of the reservoir. In one embodiment the duct terminates in a portion which turns back on the remainder of the duct which portion incorporates a one-way non-return valve so that the pressure in the reservoir may be built up with consecutive strokes of the piston due to the non-return valve. When air is pumped through the duct, a bubble of air is trapped between the valve and the mouth of the duct which prevents fouling of the valve by the viscous material.

Abstract: An automated perfume processing plant for dosing and mixing different substances for the production of perfumes, includes a plurality of reservoirs for different substances, a plurality of outlet dosing valves controlled by a control computer individually arranged on each reservoir, respectively, above a line of mixing vessels on a conveyor belt, whereby the computer is programmed for responding to a perfume code signal from a scanner scanning codes imprinted on each moving vessel, for operating the conveyor belt and dosing valves to deposit a given amount of selected ones of the substances in the mixing vessels for obtaining a desired perfume formulation in each vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein an upper housing fixedly secures an aligned series of dispensing tubes. The dispensing tubes include an upper opaque portion overlying a conical lower transparent portion. The upper portion includes a first valve to dispense food components into the lower portion, with the lower portion including a second valve tube to permit directing of the food onto individual plates by patrons of the apparatus. The organization includes a catch tray underlying a support grid to contain food components having fallen through the support grid. The invention may further include a modified dispensing tube housing defining an enclosed conduit operably associated to an air conditioning duct to provide cooling and chilling of food components contained within the dispensing tubes.

Abstract: An attack-repellent device includes a housing which can be carried like a wristwatch on the arm of the user, or attachable to a waling cane, or the user's belt or neck chain. The housing includes one or more nozzles which ejects an attack-repellent chemical under the force of a propellent fluid preferably stored in one or more canisters within the housing. The inner end of each nozzle forms a projection insertable into the discharge orifice in a canister which contains a one-way valve which normally closes the discharge orifice. A spring is provided for urging one or both of the nozzle and canister toward the other. Latching means is provided for normally separating each canister from the associated nozzle. A user-operable member is provided which could be a wall of the housing which normally covers over an entry recess through which the canister or canisters are placed within the housing.

Abstract: A tube container of double or triple sleeve structure includes a molded nozzle having a neck and a shoulder formed integrally. An outer sleeve is welded to the shoulder of the molded nozzle. An inner sleeve also is welded to the molded nozzle. A mixing nozzle piece is fitted tightly to the internal circumferential surface of the molded nozzle. A first creamy content is filled into the internal lower space of the inner sleeve and a second creamy content is filled into the annular space between the inner and outer sleeves.

Abstract: A fragrance dispensing machine for full service car wash installations administers a carefully controlled amount of fragrance concentrate to precisely scent customer vehicles. The machine is preferably mounted upon a wall adjacent the car wash lane for convenient access vehicles being washed. An associated hand-operated applicator gun interconnected with the machine administers a uniform dose of fragrance concentrate during each application, which is outputted as a fine mist. The machine cabinet provides storage space for bottles of fragrance concentrate. An external source of air pressure is applied to the cabinet for generating the mist. An elongated conduit interconnects the applicator gun and the machine and separate conductive tubes within the gun conduit individually transmit air and fragrance concentrates to an atomizer manifold disposed within the applicator gun. Mixing of air and fragrance concentrate is performed within the atomizer through vacuum venturi suction.

Abstract: An apparatus to selectively introduce a fluid from one of a plurality of containers into a stream of water flowing through a shower head. The apparatus comprises a housing, a main water passageway therethrough, a plurality of bottles containing fluid to be fed therefrom, supplemental passageways coupling the bottles and the main water passageway whereby fluid from the container may flow to the main passageway by venturi forces created by flowing water, a valve mechanism means movable between open and closed positions by the venturi forces to allow or preclude the feeding of fluid to the flow of water, and user controlled means to selectively allow the valve mechanism to be coupled with the venturi force. Also disclosed is the method for selectively introducing a fluid from a container into a stream of water flowing through a shower head by venturi forces of the flowing water.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing, transporting and dispensing hardware to workers at workstations on an assembly line. Specifically, this invention relates to a transportable rotatable dispensing apparatus. Thus, the apparatus can be loaded with supplies, hardware or articles, then transported to a multiplicity of workstations for workers to use in an assembly of a product. The apparatus has a base support and at least one storage unit mounted on top of the support. The storage unit is made up of a number of containers rotatably mounted on the support. Each container has a discharging device which is operator actuated. The discharged articles will drop into a chute that directs the articles to a receiving device mounted on the support. On top of the storage unit is a covering that has a loading device for allowing the containers to be loaded with articles.

Abstract: A particulate material feeder includes a hopper sectioned into two receptacles for accommodating two different kinds of particulate materials. Each particulate material falling down through a bottom opening of the receptacle is introduced into a feed channel defined between a feed roller having a frictional periphery and a control gate having a semi-circular cross-section. Thus, a pair of feeding systems for two different kinds of the particulate materials are symmetrically provided within a single apparatus. An opening degree of the feed channel may be controlled separately and independently in each feeding system so that a definite mixing rate of the two kinds of particulate material can be obtained as desired. On the contrary, the feed rollers provided in the two feed systems are driven by a single driving source and are thus rotated at the same speed.

Abstract: An apparatus including a deformable memory retentent container, including a cap member, wherein the cap member includes a series of conduits mounted thereon in fluid communication with contents of the container. Each conduit is defined in a spaced relationship relative to an adjacent conduit, with each conduit including a respective first, second, and third opening of an increasing geometric configuration to accommodate selectively varying flow rates through each of the conduits to permit selective volumetric dispensing of contents within the container.

Abstract: A fluid-driven proportioning pump for dispensing precise volumes of at least three different fluids includes a drive cylinder housing a correspondingly formed drive piston which divides the drive cylinder into first and second drive fluid chambers and is propelled in a reciprocating motion by a pressurized drive fluid. Each face of the drive piston is provided with projecting porportioning pistons which extend into proportioning cylinders that open into each drive fluid chamber and being directed toward the drive piston. An over-center mechanis triggered by movement of the drive piston at the extremes of the strokes for its reciprocating motion operates valving which admits the pressurized drive fluid into alternate of the drive fluid chambers. The over-center mechanism is activated by loop springs or preferably by pairs of C-shaped springs, and is housed entirely within the drive cylinder.