Having Mixing Chamber Patents (Class 222/145.5)
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Patent number: 8561849Abstract: A foam spray head assembly includes a push head, a mounting member, a netted member, an air valve, a main plunge, a piston unit, a rod unit, a resilient member, a cylinder unit and a valve. The netted member has a first net and a second net. The air valve has a first groove and a second groove. The main plunge has a first plunge and a second plunge. The first plunge is located in the second groove and defines a first chamber. The piston unit has a first piston and a second piston. The rod unit extends through the main plunge. The resilient member is mounted to the second plunge. The cylinder unit has a first cylinder and a second cylinder. The first piston is movable in the first cylinder and forms a second chamber. The second piston is movable in the second cylinder and forms a third chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Ya-Tsan Wang
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Patent number: 8550304Abstract: A Fluid Dispenser including a inline fluid dispenser removably attached to a handle which is well suited for usage such as spraying insecticide or anti-fungal solutions, spraying fire retardant solutions, spraying decontaminants, and other situations where mixing of the Inline Fluid Dispenser contents with a fluid source is necessary.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Harvey Elliott Berger
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Patent number: 8544683Abstract: A fluid cartridge for storing and dispensing first and second fluids includes a first tubular cartridge wall and a second tubular cartridge wall in side-by-side relation. First and second pistons are coupled for movement by a coupling portion and are respectively disposed within the first and second tubular cartridge walls to define first and second side-by-side fluid chambers. A fixed wall is disposed between the first and second fluid chambers. A force is applied to the first piston along the first central longitudinal axis of the first tubular cartridge wall and moves both the first and second pistons along and within the first and second fluid chambers as the coupling portion between the first and second pistons travels within an opening in the fixed wall. The opening may be a preformed slot or may be formed by a cutting element attached with the pistons as the pistons move during the dispensing operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Robert W. Springhorn, Peter Ngu
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Patent number: 8544698Abstract: Dispensers are provided including pumps for dispensing a foamed product out of an outlet provided in a dispensing tube. The foam is created from the mixing of a foamable liquid and air, with separate pumps being provided for each component. The dispensing tube is stationary, although the pumps themselves have parts that must move to dispense the foamed product. A single actuator operates both the liquid and air pumps. Additionally, in some embodiments, the air pump advances air before the liquid pump advances liquid. These pumps are particularly suited to the dispensing of a foamed skin care or skin sanitizing product.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, David D. Hayes
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Patent number: 8544688Abstract: A personal hydration system includes a control valve assembly including a valve body provided with a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and an outlet port provided with a delivery hose for dispensing at least fluid from the hydration bladder. The control valve assembly further includes a non-collapsible reservoir which holds an additive and is directly mounted via a rigid connection to the second inlet port of the valve body. A supply hose is connected between the hydration bladder and the first inlet port of the valve body. A valve core is rotatably mounted in the valve body to establish at least either a single flow condition of the liquid or a mixed flow condition of the liquid and the additive. In the mixed flow condition, the liquid from the hydration bladder freely flows through the valve core and is admitted into and circulated through the reservoir to produce a mixture of liquid and additive deliverable to the outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Simple Matter, Inc.Inventor: Trent Ballentine
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Patent number: 8544674Abstract: A shaker has a container body, lid and sieve, with the lid and sieve detachably securable to one another, separate and apart from the lid and container body being detachably securable together. A substantially U-shaped track is situated around an internal surface of the lid to receive a mating projection of the sieve so that the sieve and lid can be snapped together in complementary fashion and detachably secured together by a snap fit.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventor: Mikael Nilsson
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Patent number: 8540120Abstract: A fluid mixing and delivery system comprises a mixing chamber; a first supply line for supplying a first fluid component to the mixing chamber via a first CFValve and a downstream first metering orifice; a second supply line for supplying a second fluid component to the mixing chamber via a second CFValve and a downstream second metering orifice, with the first and second fluid components being combined in the mixing chamber to produce a fluid mixture; and a discharge line leading from the mixing chamber and through which the fluid mixture is delivered to a dispensing valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Global Agricultural Technology and Engineering, LLCInventors: John R. Newton, Michael E. Cheney, Peter J. Brooke
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Patent number: 8534575Abstract: A spraying device having a spray head for spraying at least one component comprises at least one substance component duct (6, 6?; 20), the component outlet (8, 8?; 23, 23?) of which leads out of a spray head tip (7). An annular duct (12) for a pressurized gas surrounds the at least one component duct (6, 6?; 20) at least partially in the longitudinal direction and leads out of the spray head (5) at the spray head tip (7). A pressurized gas supply duct (13) is provided for introducing pressurized gas at the annular duct (12). The annular duct (12) has a plurality of ribs (16, 16?), which divide the annular duct (12) at least in the region of the spray head tip (7) into pressurized gas outlet ducts (17, 17?) that are separated from each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Medmix Systems AGInventor: William Brem
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Patent number: 8528786Abstract: A beverage dispensing system includes a nozzle body with a plurality of ingredient inlets and a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body. A diffuser is connected to the nozzle body and has floor with a plurality of holes therethrough. A nozzle cap is connected to the diffuser and has an outlet. A first mixing chamber is formed between the ingredient inlets and the diffuser floor, and a second mixing chamber is formed between the diffuser and the outlet, with the second mixing chamber being configured to receive fluid from the first mixing chamber via the holes in the diffuser floor. A first water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the first mixing chamber, and a second water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the second mixing chamber, wherein the second water flow path bypasses the first mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: FBD PartnershipInventor: Matthew Gates
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Patent number: 8523017Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Veltek Associates, Inc.Inventors: Arthur L. Vellutato, Jr., Walter Anthony Baker
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Patent number: 8511516Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for hygienically reconstituting and delivering food preparations, such as drinks, comprising a metering and mixing device (3) connected to a container (4) containing a base liquid, in the form of a package (2) configured to be connected to a base station (5). The metering and mixing device comprises a pump for metering the liquid, a diluent intake and a mixing chamber. Coupling means (51) are provided for providing the diluent supply and the means for driving the liquid pump.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Andre Klopfenstein, Elmar Mock, Christoph Rusch, Naomi Bitmead
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Patent number: 8505777Abstract: A mixer assembly includes a mixer body and a mixer cover coupled to the mixer body. The mixer body includes an inner wall defining a mixing chamber having an inlet and an outlet. The inner wall includes a plurality of protrusions disposed on top of the inner wall that form a plurality of passes therebetween. The mixer body further includes a shell disposed around the inner wall that forms a diluent chamber between the inner wall and the shell. Diluent entering the diluent chamber flows through the plurality of passes and into the mixing chamber for mixing with product entering from the inlet of the mixing chamber. Mixed product exits the mixer body from the outlet of the mixing chamber. The mixer cover includes an angled shelf that closes out the diluent chamber and extends over the plurality of passes such that diluent entering the diluent chamber moves through the plurality of passes along the angled shelf and into the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Lancer CorporationInventors: Michael T. Romanyszyn, Basil Girjis, Donald W. Smeller
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Publication number: 20130200103Abstract: A beverage dispensing system includes a nozzle body with a plurality of ingredient inlets and a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body. A diffuser is connected to the nozzle body and has floor with a plurality of holes therethrough. A nozzle cap is connected to the diffuser and has an outlet. A first mixing chamber is formed between the ingredient inlets and the diffuser floor, and a second mixing chamber is formed between the diffuser and the outlet, with the second mixing chamber being configured to receive fluid from the first mixing chamber via the holes in the diffuser floor. A first water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the first mixing chamber, and a second water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the second mixing chamber, wherein the second water flow path bypasses the first mixing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: FBD PARTNERSHIPInventor: Matthew Gates
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Patent number: 8501282Abstract: A system for applying coatings and more specifically paint coatings is provided that combines fluid stored in separate reservoir containers prior to expelling the mixture for application. The reservoirs may be comprised of collapsible and disposable bags that eject its fluid upon activation of an actuator or expanding bladder. The fluid components are combined and blended together in a mixer that is positioned between the reservoirs and a nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Gregory A. Brainard, Michael J. Brainard
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Patent number: 8499981Abstract: Foam dispensers having a housing and an air compressor connected to the housing are disclosed herein. The air compressor releasably mates with a refill unit. The refill includes a container and liquid pump housing. The liquid pump housing includes: a liquid reservoir; an inlet valve; an outlet valve; an air inlet opening through the liquid pump housing; a foaming screen; and a foam dispensing nozzle secured to the liquid pump housing. The liquid pump housing is configured to releasably mate with an air compressor that is not part of the refill unit but is secured to a foam pump dispenser housing, and the refill unit is configured to be removed from the foam dispenser without removing the air compressor from the foam dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Quinlan, Mark E. Rosenkranz, Aaron R. Reynolds
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Patent number: 8499971Abstract: A dispenser for a bottle that is adapted to contain a consumable beverage. The dispenser may be reusable to facilitate easy use and last minute selection of flavoring component for a consumable beverage.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Cool Gear International, LLCInventors: Donna Roth, Henry Roth, Marco Wo
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Publication number: 20130193163Abstract: A dispensing device for a multi-component composition comprises a plurality of collapsible bag compartments (109, 110) located within a housing (101). The compartments extend adjacent each other and have cross-sectional areas that are proportional to an intended volume mixing ratio for the multi-component composition. Each compartment has an opening (123) that communicates with a device outlet at one end of the housing, and an opposite, sealed end that is exposed to pressure from a compression device (103). The compression device acts to collapse the compartments and dispenses the components through the device outlet. The components have different viscosities. The chamber of a less viscous component has a flow control regulator (111) to compensate for extra pressure exerted on that compartment by an adjacent compartment containing a more viscous component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Polymer Systems LimitedInventors: Spencer Robinson, Paul Devonport, Neil David Burdett, Alistair Jerome Richard Little, Robert Ian Paterson
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Patent number: 8496141Abstract: A frozen beverage freezer machine is provided with two side-by-side freezer cylinders containing different flowable frozen beverage products. Draw valves are provided to draw the beverages separately for dispensing separately from the two beverage freezer cylinders. An additional draw valve, generally centered relative to the freezer cylinders, is provided to draw beverages from the two cylinders simultaneously for dispensing a mix of the two beverages. Clog breaker blades are coupled to the center draw valve assembly to inhibit clogging of passageways from the frozen beverage cylinders to the center valve, to facilitate reliable flow and mixing of the two beverages when the center valve is opened to dispense the mix into a user's receiver cup.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: H. C. Duke & Son LLCInventors: Sean A. McKay, James A. Quandt
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Patent number: 8490873Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing a selected blend of perfumes in response to the deposit of a pre-selected sum of money includes a plurality of containers and a plurality of distinctive scents with one of the scents disposed in each of the containers. A mechanism for selecting one or more of the scents and an amount of one or more of the scents is provided. Further, the vending machine includes a mechanism for blending the selected scents in the selected percentages and providing a sample to a perspective customer. Further, the mechanism includes a slot receiving payment for a quantity of the selected blend together with a delivery process for providing a bottle of the selected perfume to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: Fawzi Behbehani
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Patent number: 8490803Abstract: A baby bottle including a nipple and separable compartments for holding powdered formula and water. By sliding or rotating a knob to a pre-selected mix position, apertures in the separable compartments are aligned thereby allowing mixture of the powdered formula from an upper compartment into a lower compartment containing the water. The bottle is shaken to thoroughly mix the formula and the water, after which, the bottle and formula mix are ready to use.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: LaShana M. Harris
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Publication number: 20130181008Abstract: A cartridge system has two cartridges and a discharge opening, wherein the cartridges are delimited by cartridge walls and by a cartridge head, wherein at least one cartridge opening for expelling the cartridge contents from both cartridges is provided in each case in the cartridge head. A device regulates streams of fluid from the cartridges and is arranged rotatably or slideably on the cartridge head, wherein on at least two openings at least one wing is in each case arranged which at least in some areas protrudes past the opening, such that a flow through the openings applies to the device a force which force leads to a sliding or turning of the device against the cartridge head, such that a housing having a discharge opening is arranged on the cartridge head, in which the housing is arranged so as to rotate or slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: HERAEUS MEDICAL GMBHInventors: Sebastian Vogt, Hubert Buechner
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Publication number: 20130175296Abstract: A dispensing system includes a decomposition chamber having a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide and a foaming soap are provided in separate first and second chambers of a product reservoir portion of a refill unit. Decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide produces oxygen gas and water, that may be used as a propellant for the creation of the foamed product, or may be used to power a pump. Additionally, the oxygen gas may be used to power a scavenger for the creation of electricity for charging a battery within the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Robert L. Gray, Nick E. Ciavarella
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Publication number: 20130175297Abstract: A two-fluid dispenser capable of reducing odor, even when one of two fluids dispensed in foam has pungent odor. The dispenser includes: a first and a second dispenser container each including an upper surface from which a stem protrudes and is configured to dispense a fluid therein in foam in response to the stem depressed; and a dispenser tool fixedly fitted over the containers. The dispenser tool includes a dispenser head communicating with the containers and including a nozzle, so that when the dispenser head is depressed, the fluids are dispensed from the containers through the nozzle. The dispenser head includes a fluid guide mechanism to guide the fluids from the containers to be dispensed in foam through the nozzle such that the fluids have a layered pattern in which a first fluid layer is at least partly covered by a second fluid layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicants: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD., HOYU CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroki Sugimoto, Mitsuo Furusawa
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Patent number: 8475856Abstract: A multi-beverage container and mixing system to increase the convenience of mixing and transporting a variety of powder-based beverages in a single unit. The multi-beverage container employs a lid equipped with compartments designed to house multiple powder drink mixes and a container housing designed to accommodate water for mixing. At user activation, powder drink mix is released from a compartment and is mixed with the water to create the desired beverage for instant consumption by the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: Andrew Sheehan
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Patent number: 8474659Abstract: Described is a multi-chamber fluid dispensing container with multiple dip tubes, and a package including the container and trigger sprayer having multiple supply lines for fluid connection to the multiple dip tubes. The container includes a body having a first wall defining a first interior volume and a second wall defining a second interior volume, a first dip tube fluidly connected to the first interior volume, and a second dip tube fluidly connected to the second interior volume. The package may include the container and a trigger sprayer coupled to the container, and fluidly connected to the first dip tube and to the second dip tube. Other embodiments may also be disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8469231Abstract: A dispensing apparatus, which is capable of delivering precise quantities of a liquid product less than one mm3 in size, includes a drive mechanism, a housing made up of at least two input channels coupled to a chamber made up of a first portion and a second portion. First and second component liquids are delivered via the first and second input channels respectively to the chamber and the first and second input channels are disposed so that interaction is hindered between the first component liquid and the second component liquid in either input channel. At least one feed screw with a helical thread is disposed in the chamber such that when the at least one feed screw is rotated by the drive mechanism the first and second component liquids are mixed to form a liquid product and the feed screw rotation also discharges the liquid product from the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Timothy D. Strecker
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Patent number: 8459506Abstract: A dispensing assembly for dispensing a mixture of fluids is provided. In some embodiments, the dispensing assembly includes a first valve for selectively permitting fluid flow to a mixing chamber in which a second fluid is introduced, wherein the valve is actuated between open and closed positions responsive to fluid pressure downstream of the mixing chamber. In such embodiments, the fluid pressure downstream of the mixing chamber can change based upon whether fluid is dispensed from a spray gun, wand, nozzle, or other dispensing head of the dispensing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, Paul Larson, James L. Bournoville
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Patent number: 8453833Abstract: A device for mixture of substances, whether in the form of a fixed or removable cap or in the form of emersion within a container, utilizing individual internal substance compartments, controlled by an external actuation mechanism. The system actuation mechanism can be placed in a locked position for storage, shipping or to ensure integrity of solutions. Multiple compartments may be utilized, as well as multiple compartments within an individual container to produce multiple mixtures. A further embodiment encompassing a pivotal actuator and removably attached mixing mechanisms is also illustrated.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Granite State Product Development LLCInventor: John Porter
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Patent number: 8453879Abstract: 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: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Gregg Carpenter, David R. Newman, Nilang Patel, Paul A. Phillips, Arthur G. Rudick, Lawrence B. Ziesel
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Patent number: 8453834Abstract: A device for mixture of substances, whether in the form of a fixed or removable cap or in the form of emersion within a container, utilizing individual internal substance compartments, controlled by an external actuation mechanism. The system actuation mechanism can be placed in a locked position for storage, shipping or to ensure integrity of solutions. Multiple compartments may be utilized, as well as multiple compartments within an individual container to produce multiple mixtures. A further embodiment encompassing a pivotal actuator and removably attached mixing mechanisms is also illustrated.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Granite State Product Development LLCInventor: John Porter
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Publication number: 20130138113Abstract: A cartridge system for mixing and applying a mixing ware. The cartridges are arranged parallel and they are connected to a mixing space and an outlet opening. The cartridges each comprise a feed plunger for expelling starting components of the mixing ware from the cartridges through the openings, and each cartridge has at least one closure allocated to it that is shiftable in longitudinal direction of the cartridges, whereby the closures close the openings of the cartridges in a starting position, and the openings are open, at least in part, in an end position of the shiftable closures. In open position, the closure is shifted into a hollow space. The closures are cylindrical in shape and in their end position are capable of being lowered into cylindrical hollow spaces of the cartridges in order to uncover the openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Heraeus Medical GmbHInventor: Heraeus Medical GmbH
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Publication number: 20130126557Abstract: An injector for co-axial-type dispensers for multiple flowable components is provided. The dispenser has a multi-chamber cartridge with a first outlet for a first flowable component arranged within a second outlet for a second flowable component. The injector includes an inner sleeve for fitting engagement with an inner wall of the first outlet of the dispenser, wherein an interior of the inner sleeve defines a first passage for the first flowable component; and an outer sleeve for fitting engagement with an outer wall of the first outlet of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Integra Adhesives Inc.Inventor: Douglas C. Turner
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Patent number: 8444012Abstract: A device stores and meters a powder and mixes the powder with a diluent to prepare a food product. The device is able to be connected to a tank containing the diluent and to a source of air. The device includes a multidose container to form a reserve of powder, a powder dosing system, a powder duct integrated in an air chamber that can carry air around the powder duct outlet. The powder duct outlet emerges in a mixing chamber that includes a diluent inlet and a food product outlet, the whole forming a single piece disposable device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Johan Bergdahl, Richard Luke Murphy, John Meldrum, Stephane Hentzel
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Patent number: 8434642Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing a selectable beverage from a post-mix beverage dispenser are provided. In one embodiment, the method for providing a beverage having a separately selected color from a post-mix beverage dispensing system comprises: (a) providing at least two beverage bases for dispense from the post-mix beverage dispensing system; (b) separately storing at least two colorants in the post-mix beverage dispensing system; (c) receiving a request for a selected beverage base and the separately selected color with a computer processor; and (d) in response to the selection of the selected beverage base and the separately selected color, automatically dispensing through a single faucet of the post-mix beverage dispensing system, continuously in a predetermined ratio for any volume of the beverage dispensed, the selected beverage base and at least one of the colorants to provide the beverage having the separately selected color.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventor: Arthur G. Rudick
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Patent number: 8430273Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser unit particularly suitable for a liquid container, including an air pump with an air cylinder and an air piston axially displaceable in the air cylinder, an air space defined between the air cylinder and the air piston, supply-closing structure for closing the air supply to the air pump, discharge-closing structure for closing the air discharge from the air pump, an axially displaceable activating element for activating the air pump, and an air inlet opening in the activating element, wherein the air inlet opening debouches in the air space, and at least a part of the air piston forms the supply-closing structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar Netherlands BVInventor: Markus Fransicus Brouwer
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Patent number: 8424718Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of mixing and dispensing viscous materials, comprising the steps of: inserting a cartridge containing one or more viscous materials in a chamber; activating a first motor (1) to move a plunger from a first position to a second position within the cartridge and activating a second motor (2) to move the plunger from the second position further within the cartridge to dispense the material.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: 3M Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ingo W. Wagner, Manfred Harre, Hansjoerg Spitschan
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Patent number: 8424725Abstract: A semi-frozen beverage dispenser with an improved flow proportioning mechanism is provided. In a filling cycle, a first valve regulating the syrup flow opens first to deliver a predetermined volume before it closes and a second valve regulating the water flow opens to deliver a volume according to the desired water to syrup ratio. A common flow sensor measures the liquid flow volume for both the syrup and water and provides the information to the control system. If it takes too long to deliver the expected volume, the system gives out a liquid-low warning.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventor: George C. Boyer
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Patent number: 8418647Abstract: A dual action piston type metering device is installed between the color changer of a coating system and its atomizer, the metering cylinder of which includes two input ports with the color changer output ports connected to the atomizer. The dual action piston type metering device enables the alternating operation of the cylinder ranges (A/B-operation) with only one single metering cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Dürr Systems Inc.Inventor: Herbert Martin
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Patent number: 8418888Abstract: A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids, for example, flavored syrup and soda water, therein. The bar gun assembly has a handle having a handle body. The handle body is a multiplicity of ports and fluid channels therein. A supply line connector assembly engages the supply lines and the handle body. A backing plate assembly engages openings in the fluid chambers of the handle body to seal fluid therein. A nozzle assembly engages at least some of the fluid channels in the handle. The backing plate has a multiplicity of O-ring retainers fixedly engaged therewith.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Schroeder Industries, Inc.Inventors: A.A. Jud Schroeder, David Santy
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Publication number: 20130087578Abstract: Proposed is a dispenser for discharging at least one flowable component from a cartridge. The dispenser comprises a cartridge holder (110) and an advancing element (120) that is slidable therein. A cartridge (200) can be axially inserted into the cartridge holder against a direction of advancing (V). In order to axially fix the cartridge, a rotating element (140) has been provided on the cartridge holder. In a first orientation the cartridge can be slid into the cartridge holder against the direction of advancing, while in the second orientation the rotating element axially fixes the inserted cartridge. Furthermore, in a third orientation the rotating element can be rotatable on the rotary axis in order to open at least one outlet opening of the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: MEDMIX SYSTEMS AGInventors: William Brem, Andy Greter
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Publication number: 20130075427Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method. The method may include determining a type of epoxy to be mixed from a first material in a first barrel of the dual-barrel cartridge and a second material in a second barrel of the dual-barrel cartridge. The method may include determining a first rate at which to advance a first plunger against the first barrel based at least in part on the type of epoxy to be mixed. The method may include determining a second rate at which to advance a second plunger against the second barrel based at least in part on the type of epoxy to be mixed. The first rate and the second rate may be associated with a proportion between an amount of the first material and an amount of the second material to mix for the epoxy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: kSARIA CorporationInventors: Anthony J. Christopher, George Ciolfi
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Patent number: 8403180Abstract: A chemicals mixing container includes: a cylinder (8) having a tubular shaped outer tube (10), and an end wall (11) which seals one end of the outer tube; an elastic partition wall (12) placed inside the outer tube to define a mixing chamber (5) within the cylinder; and an ejection auxiliary member (13) placed inside the outer tube and outside the mixing chamber, and which has an end face swollen toward the mixing chamber and moreover which is enabled to press the elastic partition wall against the end wall. The chemicals mixing container is enabled to reliably mix a liquid material and a powder material together and discharge a mixture (18) of the liquid material and the powder material without waste.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ShofuInventors: Toshiyuki Nakatsuka, Yusei Kadobayashi, Satoshi Takano
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Patent number: 8403178Abstract: A container assembly has a first container that operably houses a second container. The first container is configured to hold a first flowable substance, and the second container is configured to hold a second flowable substance. The second container is rupturable, preferably by manipulation through the first container, wherein the second flowable substance can mix with the first flowable substance to form a mixture. The first container is also rupturable to dispense the mixture therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: James Alexander CorporationInventors: Richard J. May, David G. Robinson, Francesca Fazzolari, Alexander T. Davidson
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Publication number: 20130071170Abstract: The present invention is both a method and an apparatus for utilizing a container/connector 10. The container/connector 10 holds a second liquid 110 that is mixed with a first liquid 12a in container 12. Then after mixing to form a use solution, the use solution flows back through the container 10 and out for use by a suitable applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Richard Jondall Mehus, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jeffrey William Plank, Minyu Li, Paul J. Mattia
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Publication number: 20130056493Abstract: A fluid mixing and delivery system comprises a mixing chamber; a first supply line for supplying a first fluid component to the mixing chamber via a first CFValve and a downstream first metering orifice; a second supply line for supplying a second fluid component to the mixing chamber via a second CFValve and a downstream second metering orifice, with the first and second fluid components being combined in the mixing chamber to produce a fluid mixture; and a discharge line leading from the mixing chamber and through which the fluid mixture is delivered to a dispensing valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Global Agricultural Technology and Engineering, LLCInventors: John R. Newton, Michael E. Cheney, Peter J. Brooke
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Publication number: 20130043274Abstract: The invention concerns a package for storing and dosing a fluid comprising:—a flexible container for storing a fluid and presenting a fluid outlet,—dosing means comprising: a housing, said housing presenting a pump inlet and a pump outlet and a part of the housing between the inlet and the outlet being flexible and resilient, a rotor presenting at last one chamber formed between the rotor surface and the housing,—a one-way valve, wherein the housing pump inlet is connected to the flexible container and the housing pump outlet is connected to the one-way elastic valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventor: Alain Contal
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Patent number: 8376189Abstract: A one-way valve is connectable in fluid communication with a fluid-receiving chamber, such as a dilution chamber or a mixing chamber for diluting or mixing a perishable food product, such as a milk product or chocolate product, and forming a substantially fluid-tight seal therebetween. The valve comprises a relatively rigid valve seat, and a relatively flexible valve member overlying the valve seat and forming an axially-elongated, normally-closed valve opening therebetween defining an inlet at one end of the valve seat, an outlet at an opposite end of the valve seat, and an axially-extending seal therebetween that forms a fluid-tight seal between the inlet and outlet of the normally-closed valve opening. An axially-extending valve body is radially spaced relative to the valve member and forms a space therebetween allowing fluid-flow therethrough for cleaning the valve and the fluid-receiving chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: ALPS LLCInventor: Daniel Py
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Publication number: 20130037571Abstract: A valve for distributing two fluids contained in a rigid flask by propulsion, the first fluid contained in a first flexible pouch, and the second fluid in the flask so as to be isolated from the first fluid before the fluid leaves through the valve. When the valve is placed on the flask, an internal part of the valve is inside the flask, an external part of the valve is outside the flask. A first passage which can be closed connects the inside of the first pouch and the space surrounding the external part of the valve, and a second passage which can also be closed connects the space intended to receive the second fluid and the space surrounding the external part of the valve. The valve has a second flexible pouch for receiving the second fluid, which is fixed to the valve and placed around the first pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: LINDAL FRANCE SASInventor: LINDAL FRANCE SAS
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Patent number: 8371477Abstract: A device (3) for metering a base liquid and mixing this base liquid with a diluent to prepare a food product, has a connecting portion for connecting it with a container (4) containing the base liquid, the device (3) including: a diluent inlet (71), a mixing chamber (80) for mixing the base liquid with the diluent. An actively controlled air inlet is provided for selectively having ambient air enter the device and guiding it to the container (4). A controller is provided for selectively metering the base liquid into the mixing chamber and for selectively enabling an air flow through the air inlet only during periods when no base liquid is metered into the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Andre Klopfenstein, Elmar Mock, Christoph Rusch, Naomi Bitmead
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Publication number: 20130032612Abstract: An apparatus for preparing infant formula to be supplied to a bottle, and methods and circuits for operating the same, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having a shape for integrating together components of the apparatus. A fluid reservoir for holding fluid and configured to be coupling to the housing is provided. Further provided is a formula disc disposed at a first location of the housing. The first location defined above a dispense location of the bottle, and the formula disc having a top end and a dispense end, the formula disc further includes a plurality of slots for holding the infant formula in a powder state. The apparatus has an end plate that is coupled to the dispense end of the formula disc, and the end plate has a dispense hole, such that the end plate is rotatable relative to the formula disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Cara A. Armstrong, Robin D. Richards