With Common Discharge Patents (Class 222/145.1)
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Publication number: 20110049185Abstract: The invention relates to the field of food industry, more particularly, to commercial equipment, and is useful in apparatuses for dispensing beer and other foaming and/or carbonated beverages from an isobaric storage to plastic bottles or glasses for sale in retail kiosks, shops, restaurants, and bars. The technical result of the present invention is a simplified maintenance both of the apparatus for a manual dispensing of beverages as a whole due to excluding the need for a sanitary treatment of a part of the filling pipe each time a container is filled and a simplified maintenance of taps due to eliminating the need for frequent washing of units and parts of these means after the dispensing of beer or another beverage is over. The technical result is reached by two embodiments of the three-way cock (6364), which are installed in the apparatus for a manual dispensing of foaming and/or carbonated beverages to uncovered containers (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Sergei Aleksandrovich Buchik
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Publication number: 20110042458Abstract: An equipment for automatic delivery of beverages, with extraction of liquid from at least one bottle (B) in an up-right position by injection of an inert gas, the apparatus comprising a frame (1) suitable for resting on a counter or similar elevated work surface, support means of at least one bottle placed outside of the frame, gas supply means (8) for supplying an inert gas into the bottle, beverage delivery means (32-62) for delivering the liquid from the bottle (B), and programmable control means for controlling at least the inert gas supply means, characterized in that it further comprises compressed air supply means (9), adapted to feed air towards the beverage delivery means (32-62) to clean them after each delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: DIWINE S.R.L.Inventors: Riccardo Falci, Paolo Giovanni La Torre
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Publication number: 20110031271Abstract: A self-contained mixing and dispensing container having at least two chambers, includes a valving combination of two oppositely installed one-way valves by which fluid may be transferred from one chamber to another by deforming one chamber. One of the valves permits the transfer of fluid and the other valve, communicates with the ambient atmosphere, to permit air into the deformed chamber to replace the removed fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: REPLENISH BOTTLING, LLC.Inventor: JASON FOSTER
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Publication number: 20110024457Abstract: A shower soap dispenser contains a turbine including a turbine housing, and the turbine housing including a turbine inlet, a turbine outlet, a jet, and a plurality of turbine blades; a gearbox including an input and an output; a pump including a pump inlet and a pump outlet; a soap reservoir connected to the pump via a connector to store soap; a clutch mechanism clutch mechanism located in the gearbox control to engage the turbine with the pump or disengage the turbine from the pump, when the turbine engages with the pump, the pump is turned on by the turbine, when the turbine disengages with the pump, the pump turns off; means for turning the addition of soap on and off to be pulled or pushed to open or close the soap outlet and to allow the clutch mechanism to engage and to force the clutch mechanism to disengage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: Alan Somerfield
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Publication number: 20110006071Abstract: A drinking system (1), comprising a drinking bottle (3) provided with an outflow opening (2), a storage tube (4) for holding a stock of additive and a dose container (5) for holding a dose of additive in the outflowing beverage when beverage is drunk from the drinking bottle, wherein storage tube and dose container are, as alternatives, receivable in the drinking bottle via the outflow opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Floris Jan Robert Koumans
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Patent number: 7866509Abstract: A dispensing nozzle assembly for dispensing a number of micro-ingredients into a fluid stream. The dispensing nozzle assembly may include a micro-ingredient mixing chamber, a number of micro-ingredient lines in communication with the micro-ingredient mixing chamber such that the micro-ingredients mix therein, and a mixed micro-ingredient exit such the mixed micro-ingredients are dispensed into the fluid stream.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventor: Lawrence B. Ziesel
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Patent number: 7866465Abstract: A multi-compartment storage and mixing container for separately storing two or more components and for mixing the components in the container immediately before use. The container comprises an outer container and an inner assembly. The inner assembly comprises a plunger assembly comprising a stem and a plurality of spaced apart partitions mounted perpendicularly thereon. The inner assembly is transformable from a first storage position, where two or more separated sealed compartments are defined within the container, to a second mixing position, where there is free communication between all portions within the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Alexander Dverin
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Publication number: 20100327007Abstract: A device for the serial ejection of at least two fluid components comprises a spacer (19) providing at least two states, i) a first state allowing a front piston (7) to be displaced forwards by action on a rear piston (17) while a fluid volume is retained in a rear chamber (5) and ii) a second state allowing the rear chamber to volumetrically shrink while fluid is transferred past (or through) the front piston thereby enabling the use of a liquid, initially provided in only the rear chamber, for the dual purposes of mixing and rinsing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Jonas Fransson, Birger Hjertman
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Publication number: 20100330027Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable compositions that comprise a non-porous substrate, one or more cyanoacrylate polymerization initiators and a prepolymer composition comprising at least one liquid cyanoacrylate monomer or mixture of such monomers (solid or liquid) and/or cyanoacrylate oligomers. The non-porous substrate is a collection of individual particulates that are not bound, bonded or fixed to one another. At least one initiator is deposited on the surface of the individual particulates to form a plurality of initiator carriers. The prepolymer composition receives the plurality of initiator carriers to begin a controlled and consistent polymerization or curing of the liquid cyanoacrylate monomer in order to produce a biocompatible adhesive composition for use on living tissue. The present invention also provides for methods of making and using and devices for such a curable compositions, particularly in treating living tissue by applying to living tissue a biocompatible adhesive composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Hongbo Liu
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Publication number: 20100286017Abstract: A two-compartment dispenser comprises a first compartment, a second compartment and dispensing means. The first compartment contains an aqueous composition comprising a source of active oxygen and having a pH of greater than 0 but less than 7 and a perhydrolase enzyme. The second compartment contains an aqueous composition comprising an ester. The dispensing means is adapted to dispense the contents (or part thereof) of the compartments on to a surface either sequentially or simultaneously to form a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Zefferino Righetto
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Publication number: 20100282776Abstract: A device 10 for selectively dispensing ones of multiple fluids, preferably cleaning agents, is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir 50 that holds a diluent “D” therein and a housing 20 that includes a main body segment 22 and a head segment 26. A container assembly 100 may be held between the main body and head segments 22, 26. The container assembly may include at least one container body 105, 110, 112, 114, 116. Each container body 105, 110, 112, 114, 116 houses a concentrate “C,” for example, a concentrated form of a cleaning or other agent therein. The diluent “D” and concentrates “C” are kept separate from each other, whereby no end use product is stored in the device 10. Instead, end use product is mixed on demand during dispensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Jeffery L. Crull, Lawrence J. Fenske, Cunjiang Cheng, Cory J. Nelson, Jose M. Arevalo
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Publication number: 20100276451Abstract: There is disclosed a beverage dispenser capable of appropriately and smoothly supplying a supercooled beverage without being influenced by a type of raw water. The present invention is a beverage dispenser 1 comprising: a raw water treatment device 63 which deaerates raw water and/or filters the raw water through a reverse osmosis film; a primary cooling device 13 which cools said raw water to an ice point or so; a raw water supply circuit 59 which supplies the raw water cooled by the primary cooling device 13 to the outside; a secondary cooling device 30 which cools the raw water flowing through the raw water supply circuit 59 into the supercooled state at the solidifying point or less; and a syrup circuit 53 which supplies a syrup to the raw water supplied to the outside through a heat exchanger 61 for supercooling the raw water of the secondary cooling device 30.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Yoshihisa Tachibana, Takashi Nishiyama, Kazuhide Saito, Kazuaki Mizukami, Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Takeshi Ishii, Hiroshi Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20100270332Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a fluid under high pressure includes: a housing; two valves within the housing and arranged parallel relative to one another; an actuator assembly within the housing and including a single rigid shaft which is connected to the valves and is configured for simultaneously opening and closing the valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: John F. Trout
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Patent number: 7820214Abstract: A food consumption appliance having a first chamber and a second chamber, where the first chamber contains a liquid and the second chamber contains a dry comestible, where each chamber has an opening into a common mouthpiece so that when the appliance is tipped, the liquid and dry comestible exit into the mouthpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Dale Groenke
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Publication number: 20100264164Abstract: A package for containing a product therein. The package comprises plural containers, one disposed inside the other. The outer container allows an inner container to be visible from outside the package. The inner container may also allow product therein to be visible from outside the package as well. If desired, plural inner containers may be utilized in series or in parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Scott Edward Smith, Richard George Lohre, II
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Publication number: 20100256556Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention provide for packages with an outer shell; a first chamber defined at least partially by the outer shell; a second chamber defined at least partially by the outer shell; a fluid-tight rupturable seal separating the first and second chambers; and, a sealed outlet port in communication with the first chamber. With force being applied to the second chamber, the rupturable seal ruptures more readily than the outer shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Schering Corporation Schering Plough CorporationInventors: Stuart J. Cray, JR., Indradat Jagnandan, David Merle Marxen
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Patent number: 7793678Abstract: A converter valve allows product dispenser operator to change from a first fluid source to a second fluid source without fluid crossover. The converter valve includes a first port in fluid communication with a dispense point, a second port in fluid communication with a first fluid source having a first fluid, and a third port is in fluid communication with a second fluid source having a second fluid. The converter valve includes a passage between the first and second ports, and a plug in fluid communication with third port. The second and third ports of the converter valve are disposed symmetrically about the first port, and, accordingly, the converter valve is rotatable about the first port. As such, the converter valve delivers the first fluid to the dispense point, and delivers the second fluid through the passage to the dispense point when the converter valve is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Lancer Partnership, LtdInventors: William A. Edwards, Frank Carreño, Michael J. Riley
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Patent number: 7794630Abstract: Mixtures are provided of lithium salts with reducing agents for lithium evaporation. The mixtures may be particularly used in the manufacture of electroluminescent organic displays. Lithium dispensers based on the use of these mixtures are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Saes Getters S.p.A.Inventors: Lorena Cattaneo, Simona Pirola, Chiharu Maeda, Antonio Bonucci
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Publication number: 20100212225Abstract: A nutrient-holding and flow control system (20) for connection in-line with the flow of water to a plant includes a receptacle (50) having an interior (101) into which nutrients (103) can be positioned and a dispensing head (60) including a substantially circular conduit ring (74) having at least one hose section (82 or 84) having perforated sidewalls (86) through which water and dissolved nutrients are permitted to seep. An intermediate conduit arrangement (80) is joined intermediate the receptacle and the conduit ring for conducting water and dissolved nutrients from the receptacle into the conduit ring at multiple locations thereabout which are disposed at regular spaced intervals around the conduit ring. In addition, a flow controller (52) is associated with the receptacle for permitting a user to shut off or adjust the flow rate of water through the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Wilson A. Felknor
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Publication number: 20100203207Abstract: A brewing system uses a pressurizing apparatus for providing pressure to the system to controllably dispense heated water from the system for brewing. A method of brewing in which a pressurizing apparatus is associated with a water source, controllably pressurizing the water source, controllably dispensing by way of the pressurizing apparatus, water from the water source to use in a brewing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Charles H. Clark, Jamie D. Schroetlin
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Patent number: 7757896Abstract: The present application describes a product dispenser. The product dispenser may include at least one macro-ingredient source, at least one micro-ingredient source positioned about the dispenser, a diluent source, a dispensing valve, a number of pumps or metering devices, and a user interface. The user interface receives a request for a product type and instructs the pumps or metering devices to dispense a predetermined type and ratio of macro-ingredients, micro-ingredients, and diluent to the dispensing valve for a predetermined flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Gregg Carpenter, David R. Newman, Nilang Patel, Paul A. Phillips, Arthur G. Rudick, Lawrence B. Ziesel
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Publication number: 20100155423Abstract: The invention relates to a pressurized can comprising a body (2), a dome (3) accommodating a valve (4), a concavely shaped bottom (5), an inner casing (7) attached to a cup (6) located in bottom (5), a push rod (9) arranged in the inner casing (7), said push rod (9) being actuated through the cup (6) and intended to force open the inner casing (7), with said inner casing (7) being joined to the cup (6) via a spring cage (11), said spring cage (11) containing a spring-loaded trigger (12) the bottom-side end of which extending through the cup (6) and acting on the push rod (9), said push rod (9) acting on a membrane (8) arranged at the valve-side end of inner casing (7), said membrane at its valve-side end sealing off the inner casing (7) hermetically against the contents of the pressurized can (1) and being forced open by the push rod (9) actuated by means of trigger element (12), with the spring cage (11) being designed so as to be closed off at its valve side and the trigger element (12) being provided at itType: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Hans-Peter Kwasny
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Publication number: 20100155424Abstract: A double component container is revealed. The double component container includes a main material tube and a subsidiary material tube. A discharge pipe part is formed on a front end of the main material tube and a plurality of positioning ribs is disposed projectingly around an inner wall of the discharge pipe part while those positioning ribs form a ring hole that is inserted by a discharge pipe part of the subsidiary material tube. The subsidiary material tube includes a plurality of sleeves sleeved with one another and connected with the discharge pipe part. Thereby in use, the main material tube and the subsidiary material tube respectively are filled with an adhesive and a hardener and then are pressed by a push out rod of an adhesive dispenser so as to push out the adhesive mixed with the hardener. Thus fast curing of the adhesive is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Wen-Chi Tsai
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Publication number: 20100108715Abstract: The present invention concerns a dispensing device (1, 100, 200, 300) to be applied to a container (501), comprising a cap (120) suited to open/close a duct (111, 140). Said device also comprises: a housing suited to accommodate a preferably removable receptacle (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) containing a substance (S2); breaking means (102) suited to break the receptacle (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) to release the substance (S2, S3), said breaking means (102) being able to be activated by the user through manoeuvring means (103). The invention also concerns a receptacle and a system for preparing a drink.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Stefano Santagiuliana
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Publication number: 20100102471Abstract: Imprint lithography systems and methods for transporting and dispensing polymerizable material on a substrate are described. In one implementation, the transport system utilizes a dispense head, dispense guard, and a shielding block when dispensing the polymerizable material. In another implementation, the transport system comprises one or more filters positioned in an inline manifold for particle reduction or ion reduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: MOLECULAR IMPRINTS, INC.Inventors: Van Nguyen Truskett, Steven C. Shackleton
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Patent number: 7696889Abstract: A fluid leak detection system includes a reservoir, a predetermined quantity of a disinfecting liquid contained within such a reservoir, and at least a pair of elongated conduits. A mechanism for automatically opening the distal end of the at least one conduit includes a leaking fluid absorbent member disposed along the distal end of each of the conduits. The fluid-dissolvable member is dissolved by the leaking fluid and absorbed by the member to permit the conduit to be unfolded and allow the disinfecting liquid to flow outwardly from the distal end of the at least one conduit. The system further includes a support frame attached to a support surface, an interface, a communications device electrically coupled to a switch, a monitoring station, and a communications link connecting the communications device to the monitoring station.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: Woodrow J. David
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Publication number: 20100075009Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for the rapid preparation of a drink from a frozen liquid which contains high concentrations of nutrients. The method involves increasing the surface area of the frozen liquid and adding the increased area of frozen juice to a suitable amount of additional liquid and allowing it to mix. The apparatus for preparing a drink from the frozen liquid includes a means for increasing the surface area of the frozen liquid by breaking the frozen liquid into a plurality of pieces, and a means for dispensing the plurality of pieces of the frozen liquid into a serving container. Preferably, the apparatus also includes a means for passing an additional liquid through the means for increasing the surface area of the frozen liquid and the means for dispensing the frozen liquid to wash out any residual frozen liquid in the apparatus into the serving container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: 1645127 Ontario Inc.Inventor: Derek Stem
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Publication number: 20100075001Abstract: A food dispensing apparatus comprises a first shell, at least one second shell disposed within the first shell, a nozzle coupled to the first shell and the at least one second shell, and a check valve disposed in the nozzle and coupled to the at least one second shell. The at least one second shell is suitable for containing a food component. The food dispensing apparatus is suitable for preventing air from entering the at least one second shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Jorge Succar, David C. Sorrick, Mario Mikula, Lorenzo Brescia
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Patent number: 7665632Abstract: A flow splitter for use with a dispensing nozzle. The dispensing nozzle dispenses a first fluid and a second fluid. The flow splitter may include an inner chamber for collecting the first fluid and an outer chamber for collecting the second fluid. The inner chamber may include an internal vent so as to vent air into the inner chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventor: Lawrence B. Ziesel
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Publication number: 20100039605Abstract: The method for dispensing sealant comprises: preparing an inner-side sealant that comprises a light curing sealant or a first mixture of a light curing sealant and a thermal curing sealant in which the content of the light curing sealant is more than that of the thermal curing sealant; preparing an outer-side sealant that comprises a thermal curing sealant or a second mixture of a light curing sealant and a thermal curing sealant in which the composition of the light curing sealant is less than or equal to that of the thermal curing sealant; simultaneously dispensing the inner-side sealant and the outer-side sealant onto a substrate along four edges of the substrate by using a device for dispensing sealant so that one side of the inner-side sealant abuts the sealed liquid crystal materials and the other side thereof integrates with the outer-side sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Haiyu ZHAO, Jingjing LIANG
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Publication number: 20100019062Abstract: A manually pressurizable house and garden tank sprayer employing a separate diluent tank and liquid chemical concentrate container, wherein the concentrate container is mounted to and carried by the diluent container or by a spray wand. The tank containing diluent is pressurized by a conventional hand pump, and the same hand pump pressure pressurizes the concentrate container. The diluent and concentrate chemical are not admixed until just before the liquids are dispensed, so that unused chemicals are not contaminated or diluted until they are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Root-Lowell Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Michael T. Clarke
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Patent number: 7641080Abstract: A fountain-style carbonated soft drink dispenser includes a housing adapted to attach to a beverage container, an actuator for selectively opening a fluid conduit, and one or more long tubes that vary a pressure drop across the dispensing assembly and convey fluid. The resistance through the tube(s) is decreased as the pressure within the container decreases so as to maintain a substantially constant flow rate throughout dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: PepsiCo., Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Finlay, Kenneth A. Ritsher, James M. Collins, Andrzej Skoskiewicz
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Publication number: 20090314803Abstract: A device for storing, mixing, and dispensing components that has at least one container and a transferor configured to transfer a first, liquid component into a second, powdery component, a dispensing piston configured to dispense mixed materials, a valve assembly arranged between the first, liquid component and the second, powdery component, and a closure element. The first, liquid component and the second, powdery component are located in the at least one container, and the transfer device arranged between the first, liquid component and the second, powdery component is designed as a sealing passage piston. Such a multicomponent syringe has a significantly reduced volume as compared to the multicomponent syringes of the prior art but nevertheless offers a simple and safe handling besides the required safety with regard to separate storage and hygiene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Wilhelm A. Keller
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Patent number: 7631782Abstract: A dispensing device for fluid substances includes a receiving element for receiving fluid substances, formed of at least two rigidly interconnected containers with adjacent outlets on the front sides thereof, a mixing nozzle which is connected to the receiving element by a mixing nozzle holder and which is fluidically and conductively connected to the outlets, and a pressure-producing device for ejecting the fluid substances through the outlets. The mixing nozzle holder is a detachable catching closure.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: S&C Polymer Silicon-und Composite Spezialitaeten GmbHInventors: Jurgen Engelbrecht, Guido Meyer
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Patent number: 7624895Abstract: A beverage dispenser includes a tower head disposed atop a tower, and at least one beverage syrup flow path having at least one control module disposed within the tower to regulate the flow of a beverage syrup through the flow path, thereby reducing the size requirements for the tower head. The beverage dispenser may further include additional flow paths to add variable products. The beverage dispenser further includes a control board including at least one input and output device disposed on a top of the beverage dispenser, such that an operator may easily interact with the control board to configure the beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser may be utilized in a master/slave arrangement, wherein a slave beverage dispenser without a control panel is disposed adjacent to and in communication with the control board of the master beverage dispenser, such that the master beverage dispenser conducts all global and configuration operations.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Lancer Partnership, Ltd.Inventor: Paul Haskayne
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Publication number: 20090272759Abstract: A beverage container (10) is disclosed having an outer housing (11), a discharge nozzle (12), one or more beverage chamber (18) and a plunger means that may be a base cup (14) with shaft members (50). Preferably there are two or three beverage chambers. The beverage container (10) may include a mixing nozzle (75). The device may include positioning for a travel position, initial discharge position and fully discharged position. The beverage chambers (18) may be separately filled and held in position by a sleeve (62) frangible seals and a safety cap may be included. The invention extends to a method of providing a beverage, preferably an alcoholic beverage to a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Quickshot Packaging Pty Ltd.Inventors: Timothy C. Bambrick, Richard H. Bloomfield
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Patent number: 7610943Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dispensing portions of viscous material, such as the viscous materials used to form crystals of membrane proteins or soluble proteins. A liquid under pressure is used to divide the viscous materials into portions. The divided viscous material portions can optionally be deposited into are receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Emerald Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Nollert, Alexandrina Muntianu, Robert C. Haushalter, Dean Allyn Hopkins, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090236303Abstract: A closure with an additive reservoir is mounted on a container for a consumable liquid such as a beverage liquid or health drink. The closure has four components; a base, which includes the additive reservoir; a spout mounted on the base; a plunger positioned in the additive reservoir, and a tamper proof, dust resistant outer cap. Upon advancing the plunger, an additive in the reservoir is released into the consumable liquid upon the additive or plunger rupturing a membrane barrier. Upon moving the spout from a first position on the base to a second position on the base, a passageway through the base is opened so that the consumable liquid can flow to the consumer without having to remove the closure. Preferably, the additive chamber is mounted in a support column of the base with the passageway for the consumable liquid disposed between the additive chamber and the support column.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Eric K. LIZERBRAM, Gerry R. Krippner, Todd G. Buchholz, William S. Anapoell
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Publication number: 20090218241Abstract: A multichamber ampoule with a locking and dispensing mechanism to store several substances and to dispense a mixture consisting of several substances, possessing a multiple-plug closure with several plugs to selectively close and open several outlet openings in the multichamber ampoule, and an adapter for mixing the substances and dispensing the mixture, wherein the multiple-plug closure and the adapter are connected to each other in an assembly designed to be removed from the multichamber ampoule.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventor: Alberto C. Sogaro
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Publication number: 20090183754Abstract: A cleaning module for machines for the production of liquid foods, particularly for coffee makers, including at least one reservoir for cleaning agents to accept cleaning agents, with at least one dosing device having a control connector and at least one discharge chamber, with the dosing device being connected to the cleaning reservoir and the discharge chamber such that cleaning agents can be fed by the dosing device from the reservoir for cleaning agents to the discharge chamber. The invention further relates to a device for the production of liquid foods and a method for its cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: NIRO-PLAN AGInventors: Heinz Vetterli, Matteo Ioannone
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Publication number: 20090159614Abstract: A fluid dispensing system that provides storage means for at least one additional concentrate containing cartridge, the cartridge to be received by an open end of a fluid container and disposed on the outer surface thereof. The fluid dispensing system includes a fluid container, a fluid dispensing means, and a storage means for a concentrate containing cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller
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Publication number: 20090127297Abstract: A system for dispensing fluid for a food product includes a valve-less fluid block including one or more internal air passages defined within its interior with each air passage configured to operatively couple with an air source. The block includes one or more internal dispensing passages defined within the block interior. Each dispensing passage is configured to operatively couple with a flow channel. The flow channel is disposed external to the block and is configured to operatively couple with a fluid source. The dispensing passages are disposed and further configured in fluid communication with the air passages within the interior of the block and place the flow channels in fluid communication with the air passages. A port is defined in the block and is adapted to dispense fluid from the interior of the block. At least one sensor is operatively coupled with each flow channel. The sensor is configured to detect and to indicate the presence of at least one of air and fluid in the flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Christopher T. Zirps
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Publication number: 20090127289Abstract: A two-component syringe is provided with a valve assembly having a common inlet/outlet, the valve assembly being designed to selectively close the containers of the syringe or allow a liquid from the outside to be aspirated into one of the containers via the common inlet/outlet or connect the two containers to each other or allow a mixture to be dispensed through the common inlet/outlet. This valve assembly is composed of a valve body provided with a sealing disk having channels that are arranged such that the connections are established or interrupted when the valve body is rotated. The design of such a valve assembly is simple and cost-efficient, and it allows aspirating liquids into a container and transferring them to another container that holds a powder as well as dispensing multicomponent liquids or pastes efficiently and with minimum pressure and volume losses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: MEDMIX SYSTEMS AGInventor: Wilhelm A. Keller
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Publication number: 20090108021Abstract: A manual spray dispenser for dispensing a mixture of two compositions comprises a container having a first and second chamber and a single dispensing spray outlet for dispensing controlled amounts of liquids from each of the first and second chambers. At least one of the chambers has a separator in the form of a pouch for physically separating the contents of the container from an interior surface of the chamber. The first chamber can contain a first composition and the second chamber can contain a second composition having a reactive component that reacts with at least one compound upon contact or mixing. The dispenser further contains a dispensing system for simultaneously dispensing the first composition and the second composition from their respective first and second chambers, mixing the two compositions together, and dispensing a mixture of the two compositions from the container under pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Hansen, Kevin Haley, Jesse J. Williams, Herbert J. VanderBilt, Michael R. Foote, Donald J. Mahaffy
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Publication number: 20090107559Abstract: A converter valve allows product dispenser operator to change from a first fluid source to a second fluid source without fluid crossover. The converter valve includes a first port in fluid communication with a dispense point, a second port in fluid communication with a first fluid source having a first fluid, and a third port is in fluid communication with a second fluid source having a second fluid. The converter valve includes a passage between the first and second ports, and a plug in fluid communication with third port. The second and third ports of the converter valve are disposed symmetrically about the first port, and, accordingly, the converter valve is rotatable about the first port. As such, the converter valve delivers the first fluid to the dispense point, and delivers the second fluid through the passage to the dispense point when the converter valve is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: William A. Edwards, Frank Carreno, Michael J. Riley
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Publication number: 20090100799Abstract: Filling valve (12) including: a hollow housing (21); a moving valve assembly (24) slidingly mounted in the housing (21), the moving valve assembly (24) and the hollow housing (21) together defining a liquid chamber (30) and a gas chamber (32); a liquid inlet (46) for putting the liquid chamber (30) into communication with a liquid supply pipe (14); a gas inlet (47) for putting the gas chamber (32) into communication with a gas supply pipe (17); wherein the hollow housing (21) and the moving valve assembly (24) together define a medium chamber the (33) located between the liquid chamber (30) and the gas chamber (32), and wherein the filling valve (12) further comprises: a first diaphragm (35) linking the valve assembly (24) to the housing (21) between the liquid chamber (30) and the medium chamber (33), and a second diaphragm (36) linking the valve assembly (24) to the housing (21) between the gas chamber (32) and the medium chamber (33).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: SIDELInventors: Andrea Lupi, Roberto Cuoghi
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Patent number: 7516763Abstract: A multi-station dispensing apparatus which affords an automatic flow rate for the product to be dispensed. It also provides a single control knob which can select from several different chemical concentrates to be diluted and dispensed. In addition, a bottle can be filled by single-handed operation as well as a bucket without the need to reset the control knob.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: Michael H. Bertucci, Curtis H. Hubmann, Christopher F. Lang, Steven E. Schiller
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Patent number: 7512415Abstract: A technique for producing a scent from a hand-held device involves receiving a scent mixture formula at a hand-held device, converting the scent mixture formula into dispense control signals, and generating a scent mixture in response to the dispense control signals, the scent mixture being generated from different base scents that are individually stored within the hand-held device. In an embodiment, the scent mixture formula includes a scent identifier and a scent quantifier related to each base scent that is used to generate the scent mixture. Mixing multiple base scents to generate scent mixtures greatly expands the range of different scents that can be generated at a hand-held device that stores a limited number of base scents. Further, encoding a scent mixture into a scent mixture formula enables scent mixtures to be easily shared between hand-held devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Ronald Shane Fazzio, Richard C Ruby
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Patent number: 7510546Abstract: A head part (11) for a multi-chamber tube bag (1) with a multi-component mass which can be pressed out, having a main chamber (2) for a first component and two secondary chambers (3, 4) for two other components, has a disk-shaped contact surface (12) for the multi-chamber tube bag (1) surrounding a press-out opening (13). At the contact surface (12), a plurality of raised portions (14) project toward the multi-chamber tube bag (1) and are provided at the head part (11) for narrowing the outlet regions (5, 6) of the two secondary chambers (3, 4) of the multi-chamber tube bag (1) when the multi-chamber tube bag (1) bears against the contact surface (12).Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Armin Baessler, Herbert Ginter, Ralf Willner
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Patent number: 7510101Abstract: A manually operated vertically reciprocated pump dispenser has a simplified construction with two separate pumps that pump two separate liquids from a container and keep the two separate liquids separated from each other as they are pumped through the dispenser, mixing the liquids for the first time in a discharge passage of the dispenser just prior to the mixed liquids being discharged from the dispenser. The dispenser has a rotatable sleeve that covers the two pumps and is rotated to lock and unlock a dispenser head that operates the two pumps.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson