Abstract: A filler sterilization system including an inlet valve, a main valve, an outlet valve, a linkage system therebetween and a cam and follower arrangement for actuating the linkage system to move the three valves into three operating positions. The three positions are the normally closed and open positions for dispensing a liquid product into a carton, and a third position for steam sterilization of the filler system. The outlet valve in the latter position is such that a predetermined back pressure is maintained during the sterilization operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing solvent at a predetermined flow rate into a painting apparatus to push paint from the painting apparatus at the required flow rate to maintain the paint spray operation until the end of the paint spray cycle and prior to the start of a color change process.

Abstract: A plug valve which may be steam sterilized in place, without disassembly or removal from the system, is adapted for use in fermentation processes where the interior surfaces must be sterilized between batches. The plug is provided with internal steam passages which extend longitudinally of the plug and in non-intersecting relation to the through port. The plug casing, in one embodiment, is provided with an inlet for applying steam to the top of the plug for entrance into the steam passages and out the bottom of the plug and through a bottom opening in a casing. In another embodiment, steam may be applied through the bottom opening and into the plug passages, and a steam outlet is provided in the face of the plug through which steam may be extracted through one of the valve casing ports.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for dispensing beverage concentrates and preventing concentrate from drying-up. In a beverage dispensing machine, an outlet nipple is provided having a first diameter bore portion and a second bore portion conically flared outward extending away from the first bore portion. The shape of the second bore retains a quantity of concentrate therein after dispensing which prevents ambient air from contacting concentrate in the smaller first bore portion and prevents the concentrate therein from drying-up.

Abstract: A plunger-operated dispensing device for liquids includes a stock container for a liquid, at least one vertical dispensing cylinder with a dispensing plunger therein which can be moved in the axial direction of the dispensing cylinder between two end positions. The lower end of the cylinder is in communication with the stock container via a channel having a movable shut-off valve therein. The outside diameter of the dispensing plunger is smaller than the inside diameter of the dispensing cylinder is that a certain space is present between the wall of the cylinder and the plunger. Near its lower end the dispensing plunger is provided with a sealing ring for sealing the space between the cylinder wall and the plunger. The movement stroke of the dispensing plunger can be displaced in the direction of the lower end of the dispensing cylinder, such that, in the lower end position of the plunger, the sealing ring of the plunger reaches past the lower end of the dispensing cylinder.

Abstract: An aseptic food handling system for filling containers with presterilized food. A first cylinder is provided having an inlet and an outlet, and located so food products to be packaged are received in the inlet. The cylinder contains a piston operable from first position to receive product through the inlet to a second position to emit the food product from the outlet. At least one sterilizing fluid passageway is provided in the cylinder to selectively admit sterilizing fluid to the cylinder to expose the internal surfaces of the cylinder and the poston to the sterilizing fluid where the cylinder can be operated by an adjustable two position motive cylinder. A second dispensing cylinder can also be provided to receive the food product from the first cylinder and direct it to a food container.

Abstract: A dispenser for the mixing and dispensing of chemicals is provided which utilizes a draw-through distribution manifold connected to a number of concentrated chemical base solution containers. Solenoids corresponding to each chemical base are selectively operable to allow one chemical at a time to run through the manifold and a pump connected to the manifold outlet to be mixed with water from a general solenoid valve. A system for flushing the manifold is provided wherein a flush port is provided at the opposite end of the distribution manifold from its outlet. After each chemical has run for a period through the manifold, the flush system operates to accurately dilute the dispensed chemical and flush the manifold.

Abstract: A pumping system for containing and dispensing liquids, such as poisonous or hazardous chemicals and the like. The system has a spring-biased, manually-openable by pass valve incorporated therein which is selectively positionable in various positions without the user coming in contact with the poisonous or hazardous chemicals and the like.

Abstract: A rotary volumetric piston dispenser is provided which receives material from a manifold assembly, portions that material while it traverses a path to a dispensing location, and dispenses the portioned material at the dispensing location. The rotary volumetric piston dispenser is suitable for timed communication with a movable belt or the like in order to deposit the portioned material according to a predetermined sequence. A camming assembly is also provided which is suitable for use within the rotary volumetric piston dispenser, the camming assembly including a cam track assembly having an adjustable camming pathway in order to vary the radial position of a radially movable element such as a piston while the element moves in a pattern that generally corresponds to the cam track assembly. The rotary volumetric piston dispenser is especially suitable for use in dispensing condiments, whether they be wet or dry, onto a moving surface, such as a plurality of proteinaceous patties spaced along a conveyor belt.

Abstract: The apparatus consists of two chambers, one inside the other, the outer being substantially larger than the inner, with a space between the chambers, but with inner projecting bumps or lands that seal to the outside surface of the inner chamber. Both chambers have holes to admit and conduct fluid and one of the holes is a spray nozzle. The various plates, chambers bumps and holes are arranged so that when the outer chamber is in one position spray fluid is conducted to the back of the spray nozzle which sprays in the ordinary way. When there is a blockage the user rotates the outer chamber to the alternate position which covers the spray nozzle, makes it confluent with the inner chamber, aligns a new set of openings, bumps block others, so that in this alternate position spray fluid pressure forces the spray fluid into the space between the chambers, into the spray nozzle opening and out a debris flushing outlet. This reverse flow carries blocking debris from the spray nozzle and discards them.

Abstract: A dispension for whipped beverages made from a concentrate and diluent. The dispenser includes a head structure forming a whipping cavity. A funnel is removably inserted into the cavity bottom. Two conduits communicating with the cavity are formed in the head to introduce concentrate and diluent into the cavity. An air passageway is formed in the head and intersects the diluent conduit downstream from the solenoid valve. A tube is inserted into the air passageway and partially extends into the diluent conduit to introduce air into the diluent conduit via a venturi effect. A whipping motor has an output shaft disposed through a bore in the head and partially residing in the cavity below the conduits. A paddle is connected to the motor shaft within the cavity. A resilient slinger washer is disposed in a circumferential groove about the shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for aseptically dispensing measured quantities of sterilized particulate garnish, includes identically constructed inlet and outlet valves each having a valve body with a radial port for communication with either a header/reservoir or a product conduit, substantially cylindrical valve members positioned within the valve bodies each with a radial port which when the valve members are rotated communicate with said radial ports in the valve body, enlarged cleaning and sterilizing zones within the cylinder bores of each of the valve bodies for in-line use, and a metering valve. The radial port on the valve member has a cutting edge which is engaged in the normal course of use whenever traversed by fibrous particulate matter such as meats, vegetables, or pulpy fruit. On the suction stroke of the metering valve piston, sterilized particulate garnish is drawn from the supply header/reservoir and is delivered through the outlet valve and nozzle on the dispensing stroke of the piston.

Abstract: An apparatus having a charging lock chamber which can be alternately closed off with respect to a supply container by a movable closure head and an annular sealing edge in opposite relationship thereto as a seat therefor, on the one hand, and from a pneumatic conveyor conduit by a flap, on the other hand, for charging a feed of particles of bulk material into the conveyor conduit, is to require inter alia only one conveyor vessel for the virtually continuous conveying of bulk material, is not to require a metering device disposed at an upstream location, and is also to be suitable for conveying pressures of around 6 bars. That is achieved in that associated with the sealing edge is at least one annular feed duct for a curtain of air which is directed towards the closure head, and that the flap which is pivoted at one end has a force storage device engaging beneath it and in its closure position bears against the substantially horizontal edge of a mouth opening (18) of the charging lock chamber.

Abstract: A dispensing pump includes an outer cylinder and an inner piston which cooperate in defining a pump chamber. The cylinder includes an inlet port and an outlet port which are sequentially opened and closed by the piston. In addition, a vent for the container interior to replace discharge product with air is also adapted to be opened and closed incident to the movement of the piston. Sealing rings are provided between the piston and cylinder, the location of which, determines the amount of product and air drawn into the pump chamber as well as the characteristics of the dispensing pattern of the product discharged by the pump. During part of the suction stroke as well as the compression stroke, both the inlet and outlet ports are simultaneously closed by the piston thereby respectively creating a predetermined negative pressure and positive pressure within the pump chamber.

Abstract: A measuring device for beverage dispenser lines comprises a housing with inlet and discharge ports, first and second attachments, and first and second couplings. The attachments have connectors for securing the attachments to ends of fluid conveying conduits. The first and second couplings are mounted on the first and second attachments, respectively, and the housing, and releasably couple the attachments with the ports of the housing.

Abstract: A method for operating an apparatus for continuous gravimetric metering and feeding of pourable material conveyed by a conveyer through a metering path, the conveyer including a rotor provided with conveyer pockets, having an essentially vertical axis and being arranged within a housing in a tightly sealed manner, the housing being provided with a charging station and a discharging station the latter including ports for connecting a pneumatic feeding system, wherein a gas is supplied to spaces within the housing and the rotor outside the metering path.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a rotor mounted in and sealed in a housing for rotation about a vertical axis and including a plurality of pockets. Between the peripheral outer side wall of the rotor and the cylindrical inner surface of the housing there is an interspace which is supplied with a pressurized gaseous medium and an exit port for discharging pourable material entering the interspace.

Abstract: A wettable spray box for dispensing wettable agricultural spray powders in a tank of spray equipment so as to protect the operator from exposure to the powders is disclosed. The spray box comprises a box (10) with a lid (12) for attachment to the spray tank. The bottom of the box is fitted with a main pipe (18) which extends into the spray tank. A fill pipe (24) extends part way down the interior of the main pipe (18) and is connected to a source of water. One or more knives (34) within the box (10) are positioned to slit a bag of wettable powder which is inserted into the box. A water injector (40) extends into the slit bag, and a spray head (48) is positioned near the top of the box. An inserted bag is prevented from falling to the bottom of the box (10) by a rack or screen (28). In use, an unopened bag of wettable spray material is inserted into the box (10) and the lid (12) is closed to seal the box.

Abstract: The installation comprises a static mixer (1) connected to receive yoghurt from a yoghurt store (4) and a flavoring from a selected flavoring store (8 to 10). The amount of yoghurt and flavoring dispensed is measured by appropriate metering pumps (11 to 14). The static mixer has a bottom outlet (1a) under which a beaker (20) is placed to receive a portion of flavored yoghurt. The beaker stands over a waste funnel (19) to catch drips and spills. A wash tank (22) is provided together with various feeds for rinsing and/or cleaning materials (27 to 28). The wash tank is connected via a pump (33) and a duct (31) to a spray head (34) in the yoghurt store (4). A thorough automatic rinse-wash-rinse cycle can be performed, whenever necessary. The rinse cycles are preferable open circuit cycles, and the wash cycle is preferably a closed circuit cycle.

Abstract: A method for the sterilization of a machine used in the formation, filling and sealing of plastic containers. A source of sterilizing agent, such as steam, is used to sterilize the various passageways, filters, and components within the machine which, if contaminated, would contaminate the liquid in the filled plastic container. Pressurized air or gas is delivered through sterilized lines having a micro-organism filter. The air flowing out of each filter is sterile and free from bacteria. A series of unique, easy to sterilize, three-position, two-way valves are used to duct pressurized gas and steam to the various components. A special air drop test apparatus is used to operationally check the integrity of the filters without breaching the sterile condition of the various fluid passageways and interconnected components.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus in which an aspirating and dispensing tip is provided with liquid wherein residual liquid is left as a sheath on the exterior of the tip after aspiration. The apparatus is improved to include means exterior of the dispensing tip for separating the sheath into at least two parts without detaching residual liquid physically from the exterior surface, the two parts being separated along the axis of the tip by a dry annular portion of the exterior surface having a suitable width. Such separating means is spaced away from the tip a distance effective to prevent contact of the separating means with either the tip or the liquid of the sheath.

Abstract: A counter electric beverage dispenser a plurality of dispensing valves and a manifold, a syrup cooling tube, and a water cooling tube for each valve. A gravity syrup tank is used during gravity operation and a syrup line from a pressure source is used during pressure operation. One or more of the dispensing valves can be converted from gravity to pressure operation and vice versa. The manifold includes a water passageway therethrough and first and second syrup passageways therethrough. The manifold is connected to the dispensing valve, the water cooling tube and the syrup cooling tube. Either one of a gravity syrup tank or a syrup line from a pressure source can be connected to the manifold for feeding syrup first to the syrup tube and then to the valve. Systems for cleaning out the syrup tubes and for cooling syrup are also included.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus and a method for sanitizing beverage dispensing systems of the type using a pump that draws the beverage from a single port collapsible container which is otherwise air tight. The system consists of a manifold having a main manifold chamber with one input and at least one output, and a secondary manifold chamber having an input and an output. The drink dispensing hoses are attached to the outputs of the main manifold chamber, and either a sanitizing fluid or water is attached to the input of the main manifold chamber. The water may be provided through the secondary manifold chamber. Before connecting to the sanitizing fluid, the main manifold chamber is opened to the atmosphere, and remaining beverage in the dispensing hoses is drawn out by the pumps to the dispensing heads. Afterward, sanitizing fluid and water are drawn through the manifold and the dispensing hoses and heads, sanitizing the system.

Abstract: A cylindrical housing is arranged with its central axis in a vertical direction and has a feed opening for the supply of loose material at its upper end, a wall closing at its bottom end, and a discharge outlet extending radially through its perimetrical wall. A bucket wheel is located in the housing rotatable about the vertical axis. An inlet duct for the introduction of clearing air extends axially through the bottom end of its housing below said discharge outlet, and a horizontally displaced baffle plate is located above said discharge outlet.

Abstract: A barrier type product container wherein product is contained at atmospheric pressure and separate from a pressurizing gas. And, mounted thereon, for example, a valve actuator that preferably includes an ejector pump type nozzle element that is valvingly positionable to facilitate ventilating inflow of ambient air into the container and dispensation of product. The nozzle element is also positionable to inhibit ventilation of the container and effluence of product, and facilitate use of ambient air to purgingly dispel product residue from discharge passageways of the nozzle.

Abstract: A system for sanitizing a drinks dispensing apparatus includes a permanently attached manifold device mounted adjacent the product supply containers. The manifold device comprises a first manifold which can be attached to each of the product supply lines and two other manifolds one of which can be permanently attached to a gas supply and the other to a water or soda water supply. The first manifold also includes a hose and cooperating coupling which can be connected in turn to the gas manifold for dispensing the product within the supply lines, secondly to a tank of sanitizing fluid, thirdly to the water manifold and fourthly back to the gas manifold.

Abstract: A beverage tube cleaner especially applicable as a permanent installation for cleaning draft beer distribution systems includes automatically controlled valves and a centrifugal pump for sequentially draining, cleaning, rinsing and draining conduits along the full length from their pressurized beverage sources to their spigots. The standardized fittings normally connecting the conduits to the kegs or other beverage sources are removed from the sources and connected end-to-end in pairs via unions mounted directly on the cleaner casing. Water pressure and pump vacuum force the cleaning and rinsing solutions through the conduits and the connecting unions, and under control of a sequence controller, treat the entire length of each conduit.

Abstract: A detachable mixing chamber is constructed and arranged to receive a plurality of fluid components from a source thereof for forming a fluid such as a foam to be discharged therefrom. The chamber includes a core having a bore therein and a plurality of inlet openings arranged in communication with the bore for supplying the fluid components from such source to the bore and means for maintaining the core under a restraining force in an axial and radial direction. The chamber is removably secured to a dispensing apparatus in a manner to be accessible from the outside thereof for detachment therefrom.

Abstract: A stationary beer container having upper and lower end connections coupled with a flow line coupling and valve assembly adapted to cooperate with a standard beer tap head used with barrels or kegs. The flow line coupling and housing assembly of the invention is connected with a line to the lower end of the beer container and a vertical line to the upper end of the container including a transparent section for determining the beer level in the container. The same type of tap head is used for tapping beer from the container, filing the container, and cleaning the container.

Abstract: A multifluid dispensing system especially suited for web tinting machines or the like. A plurality of fluid and, optionally, air-tight tanks are provided. In a recirculating embodiment, the tanks feed fluid to, and receive fluid from, two manifolds. The upper (output) manifold receiving fluid from each tank slopes to gravity drain into the second manifold. The second (inlet) manifold is level to eliminate low spots for fluid accumulation. The inlet manifold drains into the tanks through valves in the side of, and level with, the manifold. A non-recirculating embodiment uses only the second manifold with pressurized tanks. An optional flush tank may be provided.

Abstract: A process gas controller, connected to a sources of purging and process gas, includes five valves and a pressure regulator between the process gas source and the equipment. Operating the valves provides process gas to the equipment and allows the controller to be vented of process gas and purged using the purging gas. A novel pneumatic valve controller, used to control the opening and closing of the valves, provides seven different valving combinations to supply process gas to the equipment, vent process gas and purge the system. The valve controller includes a program member having a number of passageways, each connected to one of the valves and to a program surface via program ports. A movable valve selection member overlies the program surface and includes an inlet passage coupled to a compressed source so that when the inlet passage becomes aligned with one of the various sets of program ports, compressed air is provided to the corresponding valves to actuate them.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing, dispensing and purging therefrom liquid compositions comprising two or more liquid components. Independent pressurized sources of the component liquids are coupled to a manifold assembly through appropriate check valves, the output of the manifold assembly being coupled to a serial assembly of mixing chambers and a flow gun. The check valves used to inhibit the flow of the component liquids each comprise a cylindrical member having a resiliently urged mating valve which halts the flow of the respective liquid upon a reduction in liquid pressure. A pressure relief valve is disposed intermediate the source of a catalyst component and the respective check valves to substantially reduce the pressure of the catalyst at the check valve so that the amount of base liquid required to purge the apparatus of the curing composition is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A steam sterilization system for a filling machine having dispensing nozzles connected to a source of product supply, the sterilizing system including a novel autoclave apparatus and a novel condensate purge system. The autoclave structure causes sterilizing steam to flow downward through the inside of the dispensing nozzle to its open ended bottom where it reverses and flows upward between the inside face of a reversing tube and the outside face of the dispensing nozzle to a series of holes through the sidewall of the reversing tube where it emerges and goes down between the outside face of the reversing tube and the inside face of the autoclave shell thereafter passing down into a steam and condensate line. Condensate formed within the dispensing tube drips out the bottom of the dispensing tube and through an aperture at the bottom of the reversing tube, the condensate effectively sealing the bottom of the reversing tube to steam.

Abstract: A solution-dropping nozzle device comprising an inner tube of a relatively large diameter which permits a solution to flow down therethrough, and a plurality of outer tubes of a relatively small diameter adapted for supplying a cleaning solvent to the lower end part of the inner tube, the outer tubes having at least the lower end parts thereof tight-fitted on an outer circumferential portion of the inner tube so as to enclose the same continuously. The outer tubes may have the lower ends thereof positioned higher than the lower end of the inner tube.The nozzle device is free from the concentration of a dropping solution at the nozzle end part, and the eduction of a solute thereof.

Abstract: A shear valve obtaining selective fluidic communication between fluid ports formed in a first member and fluid ports formed in a second member comprises a first seal with means for providing a fluidic seal between aligned ports and which separates the first and second members to form a passage, and a second sealing means to obtain a fluidic seal between the first and second members and enclose the passage. A fluid port is provided to introduce wash solution into the passage formed between the first and second members and a drain port is provided to remove the wash solution introduced between the first and second members, so that a wash and purge operation may be performed to cleanse the sealing surfaces of the valve.

Abstract: A gate valve assembly for controlling flow of fine particulate solids, utilizing dual seating surfaces and a slidable gate which are either or both purged by an outflowing gas. The valve body is constructed in two split parts, and the body seat surface contains a conduit spaced outwardly from the seat and having a plurality of spaced openings oriented radially inwardly. The gate contains multiple passageways and is connected to a stem adapted for supplying a flow of pressurized purge gas to the passageways arranged to prevent deposits of the particulate solids passing therethrough on the valve seating surfaces. The valve is usually used for high temperature service, e.g. at 300.degree.-1000.degree. F., the valve body and gate are cooled by a vent gas, and the valve body is covered with thermal insulation material. The valve assembly is usually located within the lower end of an insulated container and controls the flow of particulate solids from the container.

Abstract: This relates to a wash system for cleaning fillers of a multiple filler f, fill and seal machine. Multiple fillers are provided simultaneously to fill a plurality of previously formed cups, and these fillers are arranged in clusters, for example four fillers to a cluster. There is associated with the fillers a wash solution return duct through which nozzles of the fillers pass. The fillers are located within sleeves which communicate with the duct and plug elements are provided for closing the sleeves during the wash cycle, after which a wash solution may be directed through the fillers in lieu of the normal product with the system being entirely enclosed and without there being waste of the wash solution into the interior of the apparatus.

Abstract: An automatic beverage tube cleaner especially applicable to beer distribution coils includes controllable valves for isolating individual pressurized beverage sources from their respective conduits and for connecting the conduits together to a discharge pump, the pump being of a type which defines an open discharge path whether or not the pump is operating, a vacuum fitting connected to a source of cleaning solution for drawing the cleaning solution into the conduits, and a system of supply valves for sequentially flushing the conduits with cleaning solution and clean rinse water. An automatically-actuated controller initiates operation in off-hours, providing a self-cleaning maintenance-free beverage delivery system.

Abstract: A flushing arrangement for a foam dispensing gun operation to dispense at least one resin component which solidifies on exposure to air and including a gun body with an internal passageway adapted to be closed by a valve to establish a passageway portion located downstream from the valve in the context of resin flow past the valve when opened. The flushing arrangement includes a port extending from the exterior of the gun body to the passageway portion immediately downstream from the closed valve so as to enable the circulation of solvent from a pressurized source, such as a squeeze bottle, throughout all surfaces with which the resin comes in contact in the passageway portion.

Abstract: A system having first, second and third pipes connected respectively to first, second and third ports of a three-way valve. A by-pass pipe is connected at its one end to one of the second and third ports after disconnecting the associated one of the second and third pipes therefrom and at the other end to the other of the second and third pipes prior to the cleaning operation of the system.

Abstract: A stopper for a casting machine is comprised of a hollow rod of a refractory material which is supported at its outer periphery by a clamp carried by a transversely extending arm, the transversely extending arm having a threaded end that extends through an elongated slot in a block carried by a vertically moveable support shaft, the transverse arm being securable to the block in a desired position of adjustment of clamping nuts.

Abstract: An improved apparatus is described for the sterilization of a machine used in the formation, filling and sealing of plastic containers. A source of sterilizing agent, such as steam, is used to sterilize the various passageways, filters, and components within the machine which, if contaminated, would contaminate the liquid in the filled plastic container. Pressurized air or gas is delivered through sterilized lines having a microorganism filter. The air flowing out of each filter is sterile and free from bacteria. A series of unique, easy to sterilize, three-position, two-way valves are used to duct pressurized gas and steam to the various components. A special air drop test apparatus is used to operationally check the integrity of the filters without breaching the sterile condition of the various fluid passageways and interconnected components.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a liquid delivery system, comprising a container having an open top, a control housing removably closing the top of the container and having a supply conduit extending to the bottom of the container, an inlet connection for connecting the housing to a source of air under pressure, an outlet connection for connecting the housing to a liquid delivery system, and valving mechanism in the housing, including first and second valves actuable between normal positions and operated positions, and a conduit inter-connecting the valves, the first valve having a normally closed position and an operated position in which the source is connected to the conduit inter-connecting the valves, and the second valve having a normal position in which the inter-connecting conduit is connected to the outlet connection, and an operated position, in which the supply conduit is connected to the outlet connection.

Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed which comprises a housing having at least two fluid ports which are adapted for connection to a fluid system. A piston is slidably mounted in the housing and movable between a first position in which the fluid ports are fluidly connected and a second position in which the fluid ports are fluidly disconnected. A seal is carried by the piston and engages a sealing surface in the housing when the piston is in its second position. A scraping member is also carried by the member so that the scraping member passes across and engages the sealing surface as the piston is moved from its first and to its second position thereby cleaning the seal surface. Preferably an eccentric cam is employed for moving the piston between its first and second positions.

Abstract: A breading machine for selectively dispensing flour breading or free flowing breading and wherein the machine has a frame and conveyor means supported in the frame defining a conveyance path having a product inlet end and a product outlet end, and a hopper pivotally attached to the frame at the inlet end and movable between a breading dispensing position and a hopper cleaning position, frame support means pivotally attached to the frame at the outlet end and selectively adjustable to provide for flour breading of a food product wherein the said product is flipped over at the outlet end of the conveyor means or for free flowing breading to be applied to the food product wherein the said product exits from the conveyor means in the same manner in which it is initially introduced to the conveyor means, and wherein the frame support means is also adjustable between a conveyor means supporting position and a cleaning position above said conveyor means, and breading pumping slot means pivotally attached to the fram

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for spreading a fluid onto a moving web of material, especially for spreading size onto a paper web. It is previously known to spread fluid substances onto a moving web of material by means of a comb nozzle. Especially when size is being spread, the size tends to harden during stoppages, thereby clogging the openings of the comb nozzle. The apparatus according to the present invention enables a fluid to be spread onto a moving web of material without the apparatus getting clogged even in a dusty environment. By means of the apparatus it is possible to spread even rapidly drying fluids without the risk of the substance being spread drying in the nozzle opening or openings during stoppages.

Abstract: A nozzle for applying an air-curable adhesive to sheets of paper normally is located in a storage position with the end of the nozzle inserted into a liquid in a sump. This prevents adhesive material in the end of the nozzle from drying out or caking and thereby clogging the end of the nozzle. When the nozzle is to be used for applying adhesive, the nozzle is lifted out of the sump, the sump is moved, and the nozzle is then moved into an operating position for applying the adhesive. Also disclosed is apparatus for automatically returning the nozzle to its storage position with the end of the nozzle in the sump at the end of a cycle of operation, or when normal operation stops because of a power failure, for example.

Abstract: A flushing system and method associated with a meter-mix-dispensing device for the production of two-component adhesive systems containing isocyanate is provided in which water and/or a solvent, and pressurized air are sequentially introduced into the device for cleaning.

Abstract: A cleaning device for razor cartridges, particularly of the "twin blade" type, having a casing with a socket into which a cartridge may be snapped in place, the casing having an inlet for water from a faucet and channels directing the flow of water and producing jets, the cartridge being held such that the jets are aimed directly at the space between the blades so that water flows between and around the blades and through passages in the cartridge to flush accumulated soap and shaving residue; the cleaning device is disclosed in the cap of a shaving foam dispenser and in the case in which the razors are put on sale.

Abstract: A machine for applying pellets and powder, especially micropellets, to the soil, incorporating, first, a reservoir with outlets, second, ridge wheels that are rotated by a drive shaft at varying rates and the distribute uniform volumes of the material flowing out of the reservoir through the outlets into exit pipes that communicate with a blower and that have outflow openings, and, third, base plates below the ridge wheels. To ensure uniform application of material that tends to clog up the ridge wheels the machine is provided with scrapers that are intended for cleaning the ridge wheels, that engage the depressions between the ridges, which are positioned one after the other in the sense of rotation, and that are appropriately constructed to scrape the depressions out.