Abstract: An improved condiment dispensing system for delivering a measured quantity of condiment at a desired flow rate. The system comprises a pump which is fluidly connected to a condiment source and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a valve assembly which is connected to a pressurized fluid source and to the pump whereby actuation of the valve assembly causes a measured quantity of the condiment to be dispensed from an outlet nozzle contained thereon.

Abstract: The foam application apparatus or gun of this invention is particularly adapted to prevent leakage of the gun through the nozzle while assuring repeated use without seizure. The foam application apparatus includes a cylindrical mixing chamber having two inlet passages and an outlet passage through which mixed foamable resin is sprayed or discharged under pressure. A cylindrical valve rod having a free end is reciprocated in the mixing chamber from an "off" position, wherein the rod free end blocks the communication from the inlet passages to the outlet passage, and "on " position, wherein the rod is retracted, providing unrestricted communication between the inlet and outlet passages. In one preferred embodiment, a pair of closely spaced radial grooves are provided on the free end of the valve rod. The grooves receive fluid resin to form in situ resin seals which are replenished each time the rod is reciprocated in the chamber.

Abstract: A fluid-dispensing device which selectively draws fluid out from at least two containers or fluid chambers, mixes the fluids in a desired concentration or ratio and expels the mixture of fluids out a nozzle. The dispensing device may be equipped with a mechanism for variably controlling the ratio of the fluids being mixed. The containers may be bottles connectable to the fluid-dispensing device and selectively detachable for refilling with fluid or exchanging one of the containers with another container having an alternate fluid. The bottles include mating elements to permit interconnection of the bottles as well as venting and spill prevention mechanisms.

Abstract: Fluid dispensing apparatus comprising:(a) an atomizer unit (11) for fluid to be dispensed,(b) a non-pressurized remote reservoir (15) for the fluid, and(c) a fluid path, including a flexible conduit (13), between the atomizer unit (11) and the remote reservoir (15) to permit dispensing of non-gas-pressurized fluid in atomised form across a variety of locations remote from said reservoir (15).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pouring viscous mixtures having solid ingredients including a holder and an exit die rotatably mounted below the holder and having an intake bore through which the mixture passes under pressure. A spiral-shaped stripping element is attached to the holder and has a free end extending downwardly into the intake bore. The exit die rotates with respect to the spiral-shaped stripping element, so that the solid ingredients within the mixture are serially directed through the exit die. The free end of the stripping element extends in the direction of rotation of the exit die.

Abstract: An assembly for mixing and dispensing preparations such as dental cements includes a capsule and a lever actuated dispensing device. The capsule is received in a first orientation of the dispensing device for initial movement of a piston of the capsule to combine two components in a mixing chamber of the capsule. The capsule is received in a second orientation when dispensing of the components is desired. The capsule includes flanges engageable with one or more retention members of the dispensing device, and the flanges are positioned to substantially utilize the mechanical advantage provided by the dispensing device regardless of whether the capsule is in the first orientation or in the second orientation. The flanges are also arranged to substantially prohibit bursting of the capsule when the components are discharged from the mixing chamber, and essentially preclude dispensing of the components when the capsule is in the first orientation.

Abstract: A multipharmaceutical delivery system, such as a syringe (2) or a topical pharmaceutical applicator, suitable for a simultaneous delivery of a mixture (124) of two or more mixed pharmaceuticals (52, 120) in selected amounts and proportions, includes a body (4, 180) with first and second variable volume reservoirs (24, 26), containing the first and second liquids or other flowable materials, such as creams and salves. The reservoirs are connected to a variable volume accumulator chamber (31) through check valves (28) to permit liquid to flow from the reservoirs into the accumulator chamber but not the reverse. A delivery head, such as a needle assembly (78) or a spray nozzle assembly (196), is selectively fluidly coupled to the accumulator chamber by an exit path (106, 202) formed in the body.

Abstract: A syringe device having a barrel enclosing a first chamber therein containing coaxially aligned primary and secondary plungers. A connectable mixing and delivery tip encloses a second chamber therein and is connected to the barrel by a coupling. A slidable valve having an aperture therethrough to allow passage of air into and out of the secondchamber is disposed between the two chambers. The primary plunger is slidable out one end of the syringe for the selective application of pressure into the syringe barrel. As the primary plunger is urged down into the syringe barrel, air is forced around the secondary plunger and through the valve aperture into the second chamber wherein the substances contained therein are mixed by turbulent aeration. Continued application of pressure on the primary plunger drives the secondary plunger into the slidable valve to plug the aperture in the valve thereby ceasing the agitation of the contents in the second chamber.

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 device for spraying or dispensing a fluid and adapted to be mounted on a fluid tank 30 includes a body 1, an actuator member 3 slidably mounted relative to the body, an inlet passage 14 communicating with the tank and enabling the fluid to enter into the body, and an elongate member 5, 25 slidably mounted in the inlet passage and penetrating into the tank. The elongate member is displaceable together with the actuator member towards the tank on the first occasion that the actuator member is actuated, and the elongate member exerts mechanical action on an element 33, 42 secured to the tank when it is displaced, and in such a manner as to puncture or dislodge the element.

Abstract: An improved condiment dispensing system for delivering a measured quantity of condiment at a constant flow rate. The device comprises a pump which is fluidly connected to a condiment source and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a valve assembly which is connected to both a pressurized fluid source and to the pump whereby actuation of a valve assembly contained on the surface of the dispensing apparatus causes a measured quantity of condiment to be dispensed from an outlet nozzle contained thereon.

Abstract: A multi-compartment trash container that comprises two main components. An inner core consists of a circular bottom plate with a convex surface sloped downward toward the perimeter of the container and several vertical baffles connected to a common vertical shaft extending upward from the center of the bottom plate, so that wedge-like sections with slanted bottoms are formed around the vertical axis of the container. An outer cover consists of a conforming bottomless cylindrical structure having a top end with openings corresponding to the sections in the inner core and a collar at the center for slidably engaging the top of the vertical shaft in the inner core. Thus, the outer cover is slidably mounted on the inner core to form a container with multiple enclosed compartments and a spring-loaded push-plate is provided at the top of the shaft to push the inner core downward with respect to the outer cover.

Abstract: The electric dispensing appliance is designed for a double cartridge and comprises a driving spindle which actuates the two thrust rods. In order to prevent an afterflow of the dispensed composition, the driving spindle is rotatably attached to a connecting piece which is longitudinally displaceable with respect to the housing. A double toggle articulation provides a reversible mechanical connection between the housing and the connecting piece, one lever being connected to the housing, a second lever to the connecting piece, and a third lever to the other ends of the first two levers and to the trigger lever of the appliance. The use of a simple mechanical device such as a toggle joint allows an effective suppression of any afterflow.

Abstract: Irrigation system and method for delivering a selected one of multiple liquid solutions to a treatment site include a plurality of solution reservoirs, each including a quantity of a respective liquid solution, a handpiece, a selector valve for fluidly coupling the handpiece to a selected one of the liquid solutions and a pump for causing a selected one of the liquid solutions to flow to the handpiece for delivery to the treatment site. Each of the liquid solutions may have a color which is distinguishable from the color of the other liquid solutions and the tubing to the handpiece is transparent so that the color of a liquid solution flowing through the tube is visible during treatment thereby enabling the identity of the particular solution being used to be quickly verified during treatment. The irrigation system is preferably a closed system with the pump as well as a heater for heating the liquid solution being situated outside of the flow path of the liquid solution.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a stopper-type closure through which a plurality of tubes or straws can be directed to the interior portion of a liquid container. A retaining disk is positionable on a top surface of the stopper and has a triangularly-shaped aperture through which the plurality of straws are directed. A hinged holding clasp is positionable around a neck portion of the liquid container and includes slots for receiving both a flanged portion of the container and edge portions of the retaining disk so as to complete the assembly of the liquid dispensing apparatus. Air pressure may be supplied through one straw to force liquid out of a second straw while a further supply of air pressure is directed through the third straw to a serially connected container.

Abstract: A dental capsule for mixing a cement powder with an activating liquid having a frangible seal. The frangible seal is placed between a nozzle and the body portion of a capsule preventing unmixed cement from entering the nozzle. The nozzle has a circumferential groove facilitating positioning thereof. A vent formed in the body of the capsule prevents premature rupturing of the frangible seal upon insertion of the plug. A second and third embodiment use a two-part plug for dispensing activating liquid to the cement powder contained within the body of the capsule.

Abstract: A proportioning pump has a first piston and cylinder, a second piston and cylinder, a shaft connecting the first and second pistons, a spring for biasing the first and second pistons in a first position, a shuttle valve for controlling flow through the first cylinder, and two check valves for controlling flow through the second cylinder. The proportioning pump is used to dispense a predetermined ratio of two fluids. A pressurized first fluid fills the first cylinder and forces the first piston to move to a second position. The motion of the first piston is communicated to the second piston via the shaft. Movement of the second piston draws the second fluid through a check valve into the second cylinder. When both the first and second cylinders are full the shuttle valve closes the inlet to the first cylinder and opens the outlet. The spring then urges the first and second pistons back to their first positions, thus forcing the two fluids from their respective cylinders.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-fluid mixing and automatic mettering dispenser for co-dispensing a pressurized permanent hair dye composition, having a first container containing a hair dye and propellant material, a second container disposed within the first container and containing a dye developer material, a nozzle structure defining a discharge passageway and a valve structure having first and second valves for controlling passage of the materials through the nozzle. The nozzle structure permits concurrent operation of the first and second valves to permit simultaneous flow of the materials form the first and second containers through the discharge passageway under the influence of the propellant, such that the materials exit from the dispenser at an overall flow rate not greater than about 1.8 gm/sec, and the flow ratio of the hair dye and propellant material exiting the first valve to the dye developer material exiting the second valve is in the range of about 1.9 to 2.5:1.

Abstract: An improved condiment dispensing system for delivering a measured quantity of condiment at a constant flow rate. The device comprises a pump which is fluidly connected to a condiment source and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a valve assembly which is connected to both a pressurized fluid source and to the pump whereby actuation of a valve assembly contained on the surface of the dispensing apparatus causes a measured quantity of condiment to be dispensed from an outlet nozzle contained thereon.

Abstract: A single pump assembly is used to dispense liquid from a selected one of a plurality of compartments in a container vessel. The pump assembly is detachably mounted on the container vessel and rotates with respect to the container vessel to select the liquid to be pumped.

Abstract: A dispensing device or trigger sprayer which selectively draws fluid out from at least two containers, mixes the fluids in a desired concentration or ratio and expels the mixture of fluids out a nozzle. The trigger sprayer is equipped with a metering device for variably controlling the ratio of the fluids being mixed. The containers or bottles connected to the trigger sprayer are selectively detachable for refilling a container with fluid or exchanging one of the containers with another container having an alternate fluid.

Abstract: A syrup dispensing assembly is provided for a soft drink dispenser. This assembly includes a plurality of syrup supply sources in communication with a plurality of syrup pumps. Each of the pumps is interconnected with a common manifold connected at one end to a source of CO.sub.2 gas under pressure, and at the other end by a vacuum pump. Actuation of a valve allows the gas pressure source to pressurize the pumps for dispensing. Closure of that valve and actuation of the vacuum pump allow the pumps to refill with syrup from the syrup supply sources. The system can operate with any of various types of syrup supplies, as well as combinations of such supplies.

Abstract: A post-mix dispensing valve for a beverage dispenser, including a self-contained volumetric ratio control device incorporated therein to provide positive ratio control. The device includes a single piston in a single cylinder, syrup and soda chambers, and self-contained direct acting electrical solenoid valve means for controlling the flow through the volumetric ratio control device and the reciprocating action of the piston. The soda pressure drives the piston. This post-mix dispensing valve can be used with any of a figal, a bag-in-box, a gravity tank, or a non-returnable container under no pressure or under a low pressure of 5 to 10 psig. This invention also includes a non-returnable, pressurizable syrup container.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising, a container having a chamber for retaining a flowable material, and a nozzle defining an outlet orifice. The dispenser has a device for pumping the material through the orifice. The dispenser has a first flowable material of a first regular color arranged in the chamber to be pumped first through the orifice. The dispenser also has a second flowable material of a second color which contrasts with the first color arranged in the chamber to be pumped last through the orifice when the chamber is nearly empty of the material.

Abstract: A two-component thermosetting polymer system is formed and dispensed by adding a foaming agent to one of two components of the polymer system. A solution of the foaming agent in the first component is formed in a supply tank. The foaming agent and first component solution is then mixed with a second component at a dispensing head or nozzle. By adding the foaming agent to only one of the two components and, in particular, by forming a solution of the foaming agent in the first component one is able to very carefully control the foam density of the cured end product.

Abstract: An assembly for mixing two different liquid components includes a container having two barrels, and an exit conduit detachably connected to the container. The exit conduit includes a static mixer along with a check valve located between the static mixer and an outlet of the exit conduit. The check valve prevents the dripping of mixed materials from the exit conduit between intended dispensing operations, and may be discarded along with the exit conduit after extended interruptions between dispensing operations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning cellular contamination in flow cytometer comprising the sequential use of a strong oxidizing solution, particle-free neutral pH fluid and a weak acid.

Abstract: A postmix valve for a beverage dispenser, including a volumetric ratio control device incorporated therein to provide positive ratio control. The device includes a double acting piston including a syrup piston and a soda piston linked together, syrup and soda chambers, and valve device for controlling the flow to and from the chambers. The soda pressure drives the pistons. The valve device includes paddle valves. This valve can be used with any of a figal, a bag-in-box, a gravity tank, or a non-returnable container under no pressure or under a low pressure of 5 to 10 psig.

Abstract: A post-mix dispensing valve for a beverage dispenser, including a self-contained volumetric ratio control device incorporated therein to provide positive ratio control. The device includes a single piston in a single cyinder, syrup and soda chambers, and self-contained direct acting electrical solenoid valve for controlling the flow through the volumetric ratio control device and the reciprocating action of the piston. The soda pressure drives the piston. This post-mix dispensing valve can be used with any of a figal, a bag-in-box, a gravity tank, or a non-returnable container under no pressure or under a low pressure of 5 to 10 psig. This invention also includes a non-returnable, pressurizable syrup container.

Abstract: Irrigation system and method for delivering a selected one of multiple liquid solutions to a treatment site include a plurality of solution reservoirs, each including a quantity of a respective liquid solution, a handpiece, a selector valve for fluidly coupling the handpiece to a selected one of the liquid solutions and a pump for causing a selected one of the liquid solutions to flow to the handpiece for delivery to treatment site. Each of the liquid solutions may have a color which is distinguishable from the color of the other liquid solutions and the tubing to the handpiece is transparent so that the color of a liquid solution flowing through the tube is visible during treatment thereby enabling the identity of the particular solution being used to be quickly verified during treatment. The irrigation system is preferably a closed system with the pump as well as a heater for heating the liquid solution being situated outside of the flow path of the liquid solution.

Abstract: A container for preparing a substance mixed from components which are inilly separated comprises two chambers (54, 56) separated from each other by a partitioning structure (52). One chamber (54) holds a liquid component and is closed by a sheet (53) of plastics material, and the other chamber (56) holds a powdery component and forms a mixing chamber. An actuating member (58) is movably disposed within the partitioning structure (52). The actuating member (58) includes a seal (64, 66) which is locked in the rest and storage position of the container and is released when the actuating member is moved into its actuated position in which the sheet (53) is perforated. In the actuated position, the seal (64, 66) functions as a valve to permit the liquid component to enter the mixing chamber (56) while preventing parts of the mixture or components thereof from flowing back from the mixing chamber (56) into the first chamber (54).

Abstract: A coin-operated dispenser is disclosed for spraying a liquid cosmetic in a controlled manner. It has the features of a coin-operated, public vending machine, but instead of delivering a pack of cigarette or candies, it delivers a liquid cosmetic under pressurized air through a spray gun which has a trigger. The spray gun is mounted at the end of a flexible tube. A push-button on the machine enables the selection of a desired one of many liquid cosmetic products. A push button switch on the spray gun permits a user to manually control the flow of sprayed cosmetics. A timer limits the time period for each spraying, when the preset coin amount has been introduced in the machine and a display indicates to the user the time remaining for dispensing the product. Accordingly, the user knows precisely how much time is remaining after he releases the trigger, thus permitting sharing of the product by more than one person.

Abstract: A capsule for a tooth-restoring material includes a cylinder containing therein the predetermined amount of a powder component of the tooth-restoring material and fitted at its rear end with an extruding plunger; a breakable package held in front of an extreme end opening in the cylinder, the package containing therein an amount of a liquid component of the tooth-restoring material and having its cylinder-facing side formed of a weak material; and a member for holding the package having a nozzle at its outermost end; wherein at a position of the plunger corresponding to the extreme end opening in the cylinder is provided a member capable of breaking through the package of a size small enough not to close up the opening and the nozzle, when the plunger moves to and reaches the package-holding member.

Abstract: A dual liquid spraying assembly comprises an outer container containing at least two separate compartments for two different liquids, a spray pump dispenser for mounting on the outlet of the container, and a valve assembly mounted between the compartments and the spray pump dispenser for controlling the proportions of the different liquids dispensed. The valve assembly comprises an inner valve member having a discharge outlet for connection to the spray pump dispenser and at least two inlets for connection to the respective compartments, and an outer, control sleeve rotatably mounted on the inner valve member for controlling connection of the inlets to the outlet. Both the inner and outer valve members are releasably secured on the outlet of the container to extend co-axially with the outlet opening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controllably dispensing a fluid substance on a repetitive, variable basis utilize a piston-cylinder type handheld finger operated dispenser. The dispenser includes a generally cylindrical body for containing a supply of the fluid substance to be dispensed, a formed tip through which the fluid substance may be dispensed, a piston and a piston rod for use in dispensing the fluid substance from the cylinder and a formed gouge or actuator for initiating movement of the piston rod to dispense the fluid substance in amounts controlled by the skill and desire of the user. The actuator is formed from a harder material than the material used to form the piston rod so that gouges or teeth are formed by the actuator during usage along the length of the piston rod, the spacing between adjacent teeth being variably selected by the user. A specific application of the dispenser is for use in dispensing topical dental medicine by a user in his own oral cavity.

Abstract: A multi-constituent mixing and metering dispenser adapted to yield a composition whose intermixed constituents are in relative proportions settable by the user. The extrudable constituents are stored in separate compressible pouches encased in face-to-face relation in the squeeze container of a supply section. Secured to the top of the container is a metering and mixing output section having a mixing chamber therein provided with an outlet. Each pouch has a flexible dip tube inserted therein leading to the mixing chamber in the output section. The container includes a check valve that is caused to close when the container is squeezed, thereby hermetically sealing the container and exerting pneumatic pressure on the pouches to cause extrusion of the constituents into the mixing chamber from which the resultant mixture is discharged through the outlet.

Abstract: An automatic feeding dispenser has a housing for containing feed, a feed measuring and dispensing device, and an outlet for directing feed to a desired location. The housing has a removable partition to have two types of feed delivered, one from a compartment at each end of a cylindrical delivery tube. The control actuates the rotating tube at desired times in one or more half-turns for each meal as selected.

Abstract: A dispenser for pasty products such as toothpaste, the dispenser having a discharge nozzle and a closure member for the nozzle, the closure member and the nozzle being automatically moved away from each other during a dispensing operation and returned to closed position upon cessation of a dispensing operation. The closure member is combined with an insert for producing a striped product.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an aerosol container system with two separate chambers, each of which contains a component to be mixed with the other component just prior to use.

Abstract: A paste dispenser includes a dispensing pump for dispensing metered amounts of pasty substances, such as toothpaste or the like, from bottle-like or can-like paste containers which have a bellows made of an elastic material. The bellows are arranged between two housing parts which are made of a dimensionally stable material, guided telescopically resiliently one with another, so as to establish communication between the housing parts. One of the housing parts is provided with a tubular discharge orifice which shapes a strand of paste, and communicates with an annular duct formed by two inner and outer sections which are formed on one of the housing parts and are concentric to one another and coaxial to a bellows axis intercommunicating the housing parts. The inner tube section is surrounded by a radially elastic annular wall member or portion of the bellows which forms a valve seat. The annular wall section joins a wall of the bellows in a sealing fashion between the outer and inner sections.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and combining at least two discreetly stored chemical compositions to form a mixture or a reaction product and to dispense the mixture or reaction product therefrom. The apparatus comprises at least a first receptacle and a second receptacle, each configured for operation with a corresponding aerosol valve and a connecting bridge member configured for operative gas-tight association with each aerosol valve. The first receptacle contains a first component, stored therein under a substantially positive internal pressure, which is permitted to flow along a path extending through the bridge member into the second receptacle wherein it is mixed or reacted with the second component and subsequently sprayed through a spray nozzle located at an end of the bridge member.

Abstract: A dispenser for the portioned dispensing of its contents, in particular a pasty composition, has a piston which is displaced stepwise in the emptying direction, an actuating handle which is displaced against spring force, and an outlet opening of the dispensing tube, which outlet opening can be closed by a closure part formed on the actuating handle. Also, upon a return movement of the actuating handle (6), the closure part (10) closes the outlet opening (11) by form-locked application, and pulls the dispensing tube (7) out of its dispensing position into a position of rest.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing an ornamental design on a surface by simultaneously applying a plurality of discrete coating materials of different coloration on the surface. A dispenser is utilized that has a plurality of separate compartments formed therein for receiving the separate discrete coating materials, the coating materials being simultaneously directed under pressure into a nozzle attached to the housing for application onto the surface for producing ornamental multicolor patterns of predetermined design.

Abstract: A hybrid postmix beverage mixing and dispensing system wherein a beverage is mixed at an account from carbonated water and syrup, the brix ratio of which is precisely controlled by the use of a ratio proportioning pump. The mixed beverage is then delivered to a stabilizing tank, to stabilize the beverage and minimize problems with foaming thereof during dispensing. A single product delivery line then extends from the stabilizing tank to a relatively simple two way valve at the dispensing counter or station. The system is repeated for each different flavor available at the account.

Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided for mixing and dispensing high viscosity, multiple component reactive liquids into a mold. The apparatus and process are particularly suitable for mixing and dispensing highly viscous intumescent fireproofing materials. Each reactive liquid component is stored in a separate pressure tank. The liquid components flow through separate conduits leading from each pressure tank, and are metered by a gear pump located in each component conduit. A gear linkage synchronously links the gear pumps together, and a self-locking motor is adapted to drive the linked gear pumps. When the motor is turned off, the gear pumps act as a valve to stop flow of the component liquids. The metered components flow into a common conduit, which has therein a static mixer for thoroughly mixing the components. The mixed components are then dispensed through an orifice.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a striped mixture of two components of a paste-like flowable substance includes a lower container in which one of the components is retained. A dosing unit mounted on the container, includes a pushbutton which is depressed for forcing the first component from the container through a set of valves into a compartment of the dosing unit, through a centrally located tubular element within the compartment, and out of an upper outlet for dispensement from the device. The interior of the compartment between the tubular element is filled with a second component, which is forced upward by the first component entering the compartment, and into the tubular element via openings therethrough, for mixing with the first component as it moves through the tubular element and out of the outlet, for dispensing a striped mixture of the first and second components.

Abstract: A binary syrup system for beverage dispensing including a pair of syrup containers holding different syrup components, a metering device with two inlets connected one to each container and a single syrup outlet connected to a dispenser. The metering device includes a flow channel therethrough for each component, a diaphragm device for equalizing the pressure in each channel, and a metering orifice downstream from the diaphragm device. This pressure equalization in combination with the metering orifices provides the necessary flow control and a constant predetermined volumetric ratio of the two syrup components when mixed to form the complete syrup.

Abstract: A binary syrup system bag and valve for beverage dispensing including a pair of separate syrup bags holding two different syrup components, a single spout connected to both bags and a bag valve connected to the spout for opening or closing liquid communication to the bags. The spout and valve have two separate liquid flow channels therethrough, one for each bag. A quick-disconnect coupling is connected to the valve for opening the valve and allowing the syrup to be fed to a beverage dispenser. The connection of the valve parts and the connection between the valve and the spout are snap-fit, liquid-tight interference fits.

Abstract: A combination mixing and discharge capsule for storing separate ingredients which are to be mixed together prior to use and including a container body for one ingredient closed at one end by a slidable piston and the opposite end being displaceably received in a cup-shaped cap which forms a second compartment with a perforated wall of the container body opposite the end containing the piston for receiving a frangible pillow containing a liquid second ingredient to be mixed with the ingredient in the body. The cap has a discharge nozzle extending axially therefrom and when the cap is displaced farther onto the body the innermost wall of the pillow is burst to cause the discharge of the liquid ingredient through the perforated wall end into the container body for mixing with the ingredient therein.

Abstract: A binary syrup system bag and valve for beverage dispensing including a pair of separate syrup bags holding two different syrup components, a single spout connected to both bags and a bag valve connected to the spout for opening or closing liquid communication to the bags. The spout and valve have two separate liquid flow channels therethrough, one for each bag. A quick-disconnect coupling is connected to the valve for opening the valve and allowing the syrup to be fed to a beverage dispenser. The connection of the valve parts and the connection between the valve and the spout are snap-fit, liquid-tight interference fits.