Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing a material including a valve assembly comprising: a valve member movable in a reciprocating fashion along an axis, where the valve member includes a stem having at least one material transfer recess provided on the stem and a tapered dispensing end having an angle of taper. The valve member is movable between a first position where a discrete toroidal mass of material to be dispensed is formed at the dispensing end and a second position where a discrete toroidal mass of material to be dispensed is not formed at the dispensing end. The dispensing apparatus also includes a material dispensing assembly comprising having a fluid knife for moving the discrete toroidal mass to be dispensed from the dispensing end away from the dispensing end when the valve member is in the first position. The fluid knife is supplied substantially parallel to the angle of taper of the dispensing end.

Abstract: A method for purging cured and partially cured material from a mixer employed in a system for dispensing two-component reactive polymeric materials, includes, in one aspect, the introduction of a pulsed flow of a flushing material into the mixer to purge partially cured two-component mixture from the mix and thus delay the onset of plugging of the mixer, and, in a second aspect, includes heating the mixer to a temperature between the application temperature and decomposition temperature of the cured components and then introducing flushing material at high hydraulic pressure to discharge cured material from the mixer.

Abstract: An actuator for an aerosol container, comprising a body forming an inlet, a top surface (16) defining a multitude of discharge slits (20), and a multitude of body passageways (22) to conduct fluid from the inlet to the discharge slits. Each of the body passageways has a pouch shape, including narrower upper (22a) and lower portions (22b) and a wider mid portion (22c). When the actuator is used to dispense foam from an aerosol container, the shape of the body passageways has several advantages. First, that shape helps the foam to expand as it passes outward through the dispenser, and second, after the container has been used to dispense a quantity of foam, the shape of the body passageways helps to draw back into the actuator any excess foam remaining on the outside of the actuator. Preferably, the actuator is formed in a plastic injection molding process, and the body passageways of the actuator are formed into the desired shape as the plastic cools during the molding process.

Abstract: A gas supply system equipped with cylinders, in which the fear of a dangerous feed gas flowing backward to a purge gas introduction line and the likes can be prevented, is provided.?Construction!A piping portion B1 which becomes a negative pressure area is demarcatedly formed in a purge gas introduction line B by arranging two valves V3 and V7 in series therein, and in the piping portion B1 demarcatedly formed by these two valves V3 and V7, a gas in the piping portion B1 is led to a vent line D through a vent line D2 having a third valve V8 provided therein, and a pressure sensor 12 is placed for detecting the gas pressure in the piping portion B1. If any trouble takes place in the valve V3 or valve V8, a raise in pressure will be generated in the piping portion B1 in which the inner volume thereof is made small. By detecting this raise in pressure by the pressure sensor 12, the fear of a feed gas flowing backward to the purge gas introduction line B can be quickly detected.

Abstract: An apparatus for weighing a softened solid rapidly and precisely, wherein no excessive force is exerted on, and no shock is given to, the load cell. The apparatus has a simplified structure including 1/4 cylindrical weighing containers so that the apparatus is easy to disassemble and clean.The inventive apparatus comprises a load cell for transmitting signals; a pair of weighing containers each having a cross-section of approximately 1/4 of a cylinder, arranged closely, and installed on the load cell rotatably around center axis of rotation; a scraping member installed closely to the inner surface of the weighing containers; and a driving unit, which is not connected to said load cell, for opening and closing the weighing containers by reversely rotating them around their axes. This apparatus for weighing a softened solid discharges the weighed substance as it is scraped from the sides of the containers by the scraping member.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for repeated, automatic metering of precisely metered quantities of a powdered detergent into water-carrying cleaning machines, in particular household dishwashers and household washing machines, include a detergent holder and a metering and dispensing device having a movable metering device with at least one metering receptacle. The interior of the detergent holder and a guide of the metering and dispensing device are acted upon continuously by a stream of compressed air. Therefore, clumping of the highly hygroscopic powdered detergent and an expensive, complex apparatus, which requires a high drive torque and a high air pressure, are avoided. The metering device has only one metering receptacle. The metering and dispensing device has two chambers communicating with one another. The detergent fed into the first chamber is fed gradually, during the motion of the metering device, into the second chamber, which has an opening toward the treatment vessel.

Abstract: Valve (3) for dispensing a product using a propellent gas, comprising a chamber (5) communicating with the product, in which chamber there is mounted a nozzle stem element (7) fitted with an ejection passageway (11a, 11b) placing the outside in communication with the chamber, the nozzle stem element being urged by a spring (13) towards a first position in which the passageway is closed; an additional gas intake orifice (14); a moving annular seal (15) arranged on the nozzle stem element and, in the position of rest, closing off the orifice and dividing the chamber into a first compartment (A) and a second compartment (B), the chamber and the nozzle stem element in a second position placing the orifice and the outside in communication for letting the gas out, the first and second compartments being separated, structure (C) for temporary communication being provided in the chamber, this structure being inoperative in the first and second positions and operative in a third position of the nozzle stem element to

Abstract: A machine for filling containers, such as flexible plastic bags, with fluid product, such as liquid food product, using two container fill nozzles that each having a product supply system. While one of the nozzles is being used to fill containers that are being moved through the machine, the other nozzle and its product supply system is being cleaned. For the cleaning, at least one receptacle is provided to receive a nozzle being cleaned. Any product remaining in the delivery system and nozzle is flushed out through the receptacle in which the nozzle is inserted, and those portions cleaned. Fresh product is then loaded back into the delivery system and dispensed through the nozzle into the containers. This system and these operating techniques allow the product to be changed frequently without having to suffer a significant down time of the filling machine for cleaning.

Abstract: A gastight isolation valve for solid materials is presented. The body of the valve has a lower edge which, defines, in the leaktight closed position, an air seal. The air seal is surrounded by a projecting element of the closure member which comprises, on the outer side, an outer peripheral flank having a first gradient. A peripheral sealing surface extends the outer peripheral flank. The sealing surface interacts with a sealing seat of the valve body to provide gastightness.

Abstract: A delivery system comprising a pump connectable to a source of pumpable material, such as flowable condiment, and a control valve including a valve body and a valve element. The valve body has an inlet coupled to the pump to receive the pumpable material from the pump, a resiliently expandable portion chamber, an inlet passage extending from the inlet to the portion chamber, an outlet and a discharge passage extending from the portion chamber to the outlet. The valve element is movable in the valve body between a charging position in which the valve element blocks the discharge passage and does not block the inlet passage so the pump can supply the pumpable material under pressure to the portion chamber to resiliently expand the portion chamber and a discharge position in which the valve element blocks the inlet passage and does not block the outlet passage so the portion chamber can resiliently contract to move the pumpable material from the portion chamber toward the outlet.

Abstract: A fluid transfer apparatus includes: a) a plurality of orifices for connection with fluid sources; b) a plurality of orifices for connection with fluid targets; c) a set of fluid source conduits and fluid target conduits associated with the orifices; d) a pump fluidically interposed between the source and target conduits to transfer fluid therebetween; e) a purge gas conduit in fluid communication with the fluid source conduits, fluid target conduits and pump to receive and pass a purge gas under pressure; f) a solvent conduit in fluid communication with the fluid source conduits, fluid target conduits and pump to receive and pass solvent, the solvent conduit including a solvent valve; g) pump control means for controlling operation of the pump; h) purge gas valve control means for controlling operation of the purge gas valve to selectively impart flow of purge gas to the fluid source conduits, fluid target conduits and pump; i) solvent valve control means for controlling operation of the solvent valve to sel

Abstract: A gas cabinet manifold is free of dead-legs both during delivery of process gas to a semiconductor fabrication tool location and during purging of the manifold. The manifold includes three similar dual valve assembly blocks. Each valve assembly block includes two valves and each of the valves has a valve chamber in which are formed three ports. Each valve also includes a mechanism for selectively closing one of its three ports. Each of the valves has one of its non-closeable ports connected via a conduit to a corresponding non-closeable port of the other valve, and the other non-closeable ports are connected by a second conduit which is connected by a third conduit to a port by which gas may be introduced into the valve block. A vacuum venturi or other vacuum source is used to vent process gas from a high pressure area of the manifold by way of a pressure regulator and a low pressure area of the manifold.

Abstract: In an exemplary aspect, the invention provides a fluid distribution system including a first fluid path, and a second fluid path that is laterally spaced-apart from the first fluid path. A third fluid path connects the first and the second fluid paths. A valve is provided that is axially translatable through a third fluid path between a first position and a second position. In a first position, the valve is removed from the third fluid path, and in the second position, the valve substantially fills the third fluid path.

Abstract: A gas pressurized liquid delivery system. In particular but not solely for the dispensing of beverages such as beer, cider or stout. A logic circuit whether hard wired or computer or PLC controlled and whether centralized or distributed provides for the operation of the system. The run-out of an individual container in a series of containers is detected by way of a flow indicating device within a fluid pathway. The logic circuit then switches in another container in the series. The switching can be in order of connection to the circuit or an inputed manufactured date. Various cycles are provided by the logic circuit, for example, a cleaning cycle, sterilizing cycle and a purge cycle. These cycles are able to be enacted substantially automatically. A container eg. keg connector is also provided. In at least a preferred form of the invention the container connector contains a microprocessor forming or containing part of the above mentioned logic circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a condiment dispensing system for dispensing condiment and the like which includes a gas operated pump for moving condiments from a condiment source to a delivery nozzle through a pinch valve that operates to close and open the delivery flow path in response to and absence of gas pressure. A swipe valve to clean the delivery nozzle is also provided.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container having an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve, has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin, for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. The dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing the pin to vertically move in contact with the ball valve, thus opening the container so that its contents flow. The valve may also be provided with a rinse water conduit and an opening so that the user can selectively close the adapter valve and rinse the dispenser system. The pin is preferably mounted to an x-shaped support.

Abstract: A system for sanitizing beverage dispensing equipment includes a plurality of beverage sources such as kegs, each connected to a dispensing tap by means of a connecting conduit removably coupled to one of the sources and the tap. A manifold includes a plurality of flexible hoses attached thereto. Each of the hoses has a first end in fluid flow connection with the manifold body and a second end provided with a fitting adapted to be connected to one of the connecting conduits when it is disconnected from its beverage source. A source of solution for cleaning or sanitizing the taps and the connecting conduits is provided. A pump is connected by an inflow hose to the solution source and is connected to an outflow hose which has an output end with a fitting adapted to be connected in fluid flow communication to one of the connecting conduits when it disconnected from its beverage dispensing tap.

Abstract: Pushbutton valve for dispensing, in the form of a spray, a liquid contained in a flexible pocket (2) which is located inside a container under pressure from a gas including a valve body (9) intended to be fixed into a dished part with the interposition of a sealing washer (13) between an open front end of the valve body and the dished part. A control stem (14) is able to slide between a position of rest and an open position. The valve body forms a chamber (C) which is isolated from the outside when the stem is at rest. The stem is held in this position of rest by a return spring. An additional gas inlet orifice (31) is provided in the lateral wall of the valve body, valve elements place the flexible pocket in communication with the chamber (C) when the stem (14) is pushed in, and isolate the pocket (2) from the chamber (C) when the valve is in the state of rest.

Abstract: The manifold is secured to the dispenser duct adjacent an outflow nozzle and comprises an outlet orifice arranged directly above the outflow nozzle and is associated with a removable closure member secured to a lower end of a support member and associated with a control member which ensures that the closure member is applied against the outlet orifice of the manifold by a toggle action of the support member.

Abstract: A solvent flush reaction injection molding mixhead has a mixing chamber with a solvent inlet port in one end and a chemical outlet port in an opposite end. A pair of hydraulically operated chemical injectors are connected to the mixing chamber between the solvent inlet port and chemical outlet port to inject liquid reaction molding chemicals at high pressure through injector ports into the mixing chamber. The mixed chemicals are delivered through the chemical outlet port to a spray wand on the mixhead for application to a mold surface or an object requiring a foam coating.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for dispensing a fluid from a source to at least one delivery station. The system selectively establishes a fluid flow in a first flow direction or a second flow direction and comprises a first supply line having a first first end and a second first end, the first first end being coupled with the source of the fluid. The system further comprises a second supply line having a second first end and a second second end, the at least one delivery station being coupled to the second supply line between the second first end and the second second end. The system further comprises a return line having a third first end and a third second end, the third first end being coupled to the source of the fluid. The system still further comprises a reversing valve for selectively establishing fluid flow in the first flow direction or the second flow direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plug valve adapted to be placed in a chamber or vessel containing fluidized particles to control flow of the fluidized particles between the chamber or vessel and the open end of a conduit which has a contained purging system in a sealed space between the valve stem and guide tube effective to keep the fluidized particles out of the space. A purging medium is provided under pressure to the sealed space as a backup and only purges the space of fluidized particles which enter it due to leakage of one or both of the stuffing boxes. Other features of the plug valve are described.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for a beverage pouring apparatus is disclosed which includes a pouring valve for a dispensing head which is a three way valve. A discharging tube is connected to the three way valve, and a washing liquid is discharged into the discharging tube by changing the three way valve. A washing liquid circuit is formed by connecting a washing liquid return tube to the three way valve. A four way valve is connected to the washing liquid return tube, and the washing liquid can flow in both directions of the circuit by changing the four way valve.

Abstract: A water line decontamination unit has inlets for connection to a supply of irrigant liquid, a supply of disinfectant, and a pressurized gas supply, and an outlet for connection to a water line inlet. A valve assembly in the unit controls the supply of irrigant liquid, disinfectant and gas to the water line so that only one of the fluids is supplied to the water line at any one time. A manual selector allows an operator to select a run condition in which irrigant liquid is supplied to the water line, a flush condition in which disinfectant is supplied to the water line, and a purge condition in which gas is supplied to purge liquid from the water line.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling containers including a pump housing having a pump chamber, a product inlet in communication with a supply of product under pressure, a product outlet and a piston positioned therein. The piston is movable by the supply of product under pressure between advancing and retracting positions where product is discharged from the chamber and through the outlet during the advancing stroke and the chamber is filled with product during the retracting stroke. A first valve is included to regulate the flow of product through the outlet and a second valve is included to regulate the flow of product between opposite sides of the piston. By controlling the opening and closing of the first and second valves, the pressure of the product enables movement of the piston to eject product and fill the chamber as desired.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device which delivers microliter and sub-microliter volumes by means of a reciprocating force mechanism requires no capillary contact between the delivery system and work surface. Furthermore, a built-in vacuum-based rinse station permits the user to dispense a variety of fluids while avoiding complex and time consuming changes to the fluid delivery system.

Abstract: A tapping faucet for dispensing beverages, in particular beer, includes a compensator arranged in a tapping faucet housing provided with a tapping faucet outlet and being a body which is conical at one end, and a closing seal operable via an actuating device, for example, a lever. The tapping faucet is characterized in that the compensator provided with a flow-through duct for the beer is installed in the beer conduit or shaft with its conical end in the direction of the front end of the tapping faucet housing, in which for forming an annular gap for the pressure compensation and for the opening and closing of the tapping faucet, a spring-loaded sealing and adjusting bushing provided with a corresponding conical cavity is arranged. The bushing is capable of being tightly pushed by the actuating device, for example, the lever, over the conical part of the compensator in the longitudinal direction, and away from the part for forming the annular gap.

Abstract: An aseptic valve assembly (10) is provided for filling and discharging containers. A valve fitting (11) is fixably attached in a bottom wall (19) of a container (20). A plug (12) may be secured within the container fitting (11). A sterilization/fill unit (14) is removably attached to the container fitting (11) so that the container (20), the plug (12) and the container fitting (11) may be sterilized and the container (20) filled and sealed under aseptic conditions.

Abstract: An improved, rapid clean-out valve assembly (36) is provided which is especially adapted for use on a food pump (10) or similar device. The assembly (36) includes a stationary valve body (38) presenting a pair of inlets (44, 46) as well as an outlet (50) and adapted to receive a pivotal valve rotor (52) therein; the rotor (52) is selectively pivotal via an actuator (60) between alternate flow-directing positions respectively communicating each inlet (44 or 46) with outlet (50). Rapid clean-up of the assembly (36) is afforded by means of structure (42) permitting manual translational movement of the internal valve rotor (52) from its operational position within housing (48) to a lowered, clean-out position outside of the confines of the housing (48). The structure (42) includes apertured slider blocks (76, 78) secured to an actuator housing (68), with the blocks (76, 78) receiving corresponding stationary guides (80, 82).

Abstract: A self cleaning liquid soap dispenser which rinses the internal parts of the soap dispenser each time soap is ejected from the nozzle. The dispenser, being adapted to be connected to a pressurized water line comprises: a liquid soap tank containing liquid soap, a piston terminating in a nozzle, a cylinder which slidingly receives the piston, and a valve inside the cylinder, for providing selective communication between the dispenser and the pressurized water line. Whenever the piston will be pressed against the valve, pressurized water from the water line will rush into the piston pushing the soap in the cylinder out through the nozzle. The pressurized water will rinse the valve, the cylinder, the nozzle and the piston.

Abstract: A supply cap 1 is provided for attachment to the outlet 2 of a container 3 to permit supply of a quantity of substance from within the container 3 to a supply conduit 15 in a sealed manner when the container 3 is inverted so that the outlet 2 is at its bottom. The cap 1 has a connector body 8 which is sealingly engageable with the outlet 2, an outlet duct 13 extending through the connector body 8 for supply of a quantity of substance from within the container 3 when the container is inverted, and an inlet duct 14 extending through the connector body 8 for the passage of air and/or rinsing liquid into the container 3.

Abstract: A reusable, high purity liquid chemical dispensing assembly is provided for use in a production line that processes chemically treated articles such as semiconductors. This dispensing assembly contains a high purity liquid chemical, such as photoresist, which it dispenses into a production line application station. The dispensing assembly can be disconnected from the production line when it is essentially emptied of the liquid chemical, and can be then rinsed and purged of chemical residue, and refilled with fresh chemical. The rinsing, purging, and refilling operations are performed in an environmentally safe manner. By providing a reusable dispensing assembly the problem of disposing of chemically polluted containers is eliminated.

Abstract: A dispenser which prevents dripping and drooling of liquid material upon shut off of the dispenser, especially during intermittent dispensing operations. The first embodiment includes a nozzle body and nozzle fitting which include liquid flow passageways and together form an air passageway which communicates with a discharge passageway upstream of the discharge end of the nozzle fitting. Exhaust air from the dispenser is directed into the air passageway such that excess liquid material is blown out of the discharge passageway and off of the discharge end of the nozzle fitting immediately upon shut off of the dispenser. A second embodiment incorporates this anti-drip and anti-drool feature directly into the valve and valve stem of the dispenser by providing the air passageway through the valve and valve stem.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for discharging a liquid material which includes volatile components comprises a gun body for discharging the liquid from a nozzle orifice at a nozzle end thereof, and a hood mounted to the nozzle end, the hood defining an open inner space around the nozzle hole. The open space provided by the hood maintains the nozzle end in a state of relatively stable conditions to reduce viscosity changes and/or hardening of the liquid on the nozzle end, particularly during intermittent discharge operations. A water permeable liner may be located in the hood to actively humidify the discharged liquid as it traverses the open space. A cleaning nozzle may be aimed at the nozzle end of the gun body to direct a cleaning agent thereagainst, the cleaning agent being removed from the open space via an exhaust outlet aligned with the cleaning nozzle. One or more additional hoods may be used to provide further stages of protection.

Abstract: A mixing and flushing device for use on a proportioning pump of a juice tower dispenser. The device includes a housing having a water inlet connected to the pump water outlet, a concentrate inlet connected to the pump concentrate outlet, a flushing water inlet, a mixing chamber, and a single outlet from the mixing chamber. A poppet valve at the concentrate inlet to the chamber feeds the concentrate in a thin annular stream where it is hit by the water. The flushing water hits the poppet valve and automatically forces it closed during cleaning.

Abstract: An improved product filling machine adapted to dispense product into containers that are advanced by standard conveyor systems. The component parts of the product filling machine are modular, permitting rapid repair, cleaning and flexibility in adapting the machine to various product packaging apparatuses. The product filling machine has clean-in-place capability and structure for flushing the machine with sterile air after cleaning and maintaining pressurized sterile air within portions of the product filling machine during the filling operation.

Abstract: Spraying device for a deformable container, with a closing cap with a support to which a dip tube is fastened. The liquid coming from the dip tube upon squeezing the container is mixed with the air from the container and the mixture is led through an opening situated in the cap. The opening laterally connects to a bore which is open at one end for discharge of the mixture to the outside. An air duct ends in the bottom of the bore, situated opposite the open end, with the axis of the air duct running parallel to that of the bore. The air duct is connected to a space which is normally situated above the highest liquid level.

Abstract: A device and a method for its use for the removal of contaminants from a gas cylinder valve assembly. The valve assembly output is fed to the device which in turn has inlet and outlet connections to receive and to pass purge gas therethrough. The device is sized and positioned so that contaminants can be purged and a vacuum drawn from the gas cylinder valve assembly at the assembly location itself thus increasing the efficiency of contaminant removal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing and delivering plural liquid components in a selected volume ratio. For each component, a separate motor drives a separate rotary gear pump that delivers the component to a common mixing and delivery device (spray gun). The speed of each motor, and correspondingly the volume of fluid delivered by that pump, is determined by a respective programmable computer. The individual computers are interlinked, with one master computer and the rest slave(s). Desired motor speeds are input into the computers in a selected ratio. A change in the speed of the master motor therefore produces a corresponding change in the speed of a slave motor according to the ratio. Actual motor speed is monitored and transmitted to the respective computer for feedback control. A simple manual ratio test is provided for calibration of the system. Each pump is magnetically coupled to its respective motor drive shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to eliminate the waste involved in flushing out the syrup in the delivery line between the dispensing tank and the mixing chamber in a large-scale bottling operation. The apparatus consists of a pair of sensors or probes. The first is located between the dispensing tank and the pump and is connected to a microprocessor that controls the subsequent actions of the device. Also connected to the delivery line downstream of the pump are an air supply, a water supply, and a supply of pressurized CO.sub.2. These are also connected to the processing unit. When the first probe detects air in the line upstream of the pump, it notifies the processor, which shuts off the pump, and opens up the CO.sub.2 supply line. This then drives the syrup that is present in the delivery line towards the mixing chamber. Thus the mixing and bottling process continues normally.

Abstract: A nozzle and valve assembly comprises a cylinder having an open end and a piston having a conical deflecting surface on its lower end. A first supply pipe is connected to the interior of cylinder through an aperture in its wall. A second supply pipe is connected through a bore formed in the wall of the cylinder to an inwardly directed orifice positioned at the bottom of the cylinder. In use, with the piston in a raised position, a solid product is supplied through the first supply pipe and discharged through the open end of the cylinder into a container. The piston is lowered, thereby closing off the aperture in its wall and hence the first supply pipe, until its lower end is level with the inwardly directed orifice. Liquid is then supplied through the second supply pipe. The liquid washes away any solid on the conical deflecting surface and is formed by the conical deflecting surface into a smooth slow flowing column of liquid.

Abstract: The polyurethane foam metering apparatus comprises a mixing chamber bored out in a core (3) of self-lubricating synthetic material, which core is gripped tightly in a hollow metallic cylinder detachably mounted on a support, in such a manner as to form a demountable cartridge, and compressed at right angles to feed orifices, so as to improve the seal of the valve rod (8) and to prevent infiltration of reactants into the mixing chamber when the latter is closed off by the valve rod (8).

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a mixture of two components comprises a dispenser device formed with a first passageway connected to a source of a Component A material, and a second passageway connected to a source of a Component B material, both of which are connected to a static mixer where the components are combined to form a mixture. The dispenser includes structure for purging the mixture of Component A and B from areas of the dispenser which come into contact therewith, and a check valve operative to create a suction within the dispenser and static mixer to prevent leakage of the mixture from the static mixer when flow of the components is interrupted.

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

Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for holding and dispensing various grooming, household, cosmetic and the like liquids features only two parts to effect a turn-to-open-or-close function. A plastic bottle or container part has an integral neck portion for discharge of the contents of the container. The bore of the neck portion is so formed that it provides a valving action in conjunction with a turnable cap part that is carried by the neck. Adjustable positioning of the cap part on the neck portion enables different rates of flow to be had from the container part.

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

Abstract: A money activated beverage dispensing line is disclosed of the soda fountain type in which the dispensing of a beverage from a series of dispensing stations is automatically controlled with consumer interaction. The dispensing line includes a money validator which generates a start signal in response to a correct amount of money being detected as deposited by the consumer. In response to the start signal, a cup dispenser dispenses a cup. An ice dispenser subsequently dispenses ice into the cup. A beverage dispenser at a remote station includes a plurality of beverage dispensing nozzles having dispensing switches which must be manually activated by the consumer to dispense a selected beverage. An interlock control responsive to actuation of a beverage dispensing switch associated with a selected beverage dispensing nozzle disenables a remainder of the dispensing nozzles so that dispensing of beverage from the remainder of dispensing nozzles is prevented during a beverage dispensing cycle.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container which has an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve. The dispenser has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. Preferably, the dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing an engaging pin to vertically move in contact with the ball valve, thus opening the container such that its contents can flow. The dispenser valve may also be provided with a rinse water conduit and an opening so that the user can selectively close the adapter valve and rinse the dispenser system.

Abstract: A clean-in-place filling machine which includes a supply tank connected to a filling nozzle by a filling unit and additionally a flush tank connected to a pump or drain outlet by a valve. A programmable controller operates the machine to fill a container with product from the supply tank via the filling unit and the nozzle, and performs a clean-in-place with a pre-rinse, a wash and a final rinse. The initial rinse is performed by rinsing with a rinsing fluid introduced into the supply tank and exiting the drain outlet via the filling unit, the nozzle, the flush tank and the valve. This is followed by washing with cleaning fluid from the flush tank via the valve, the pump, the supply tank, the filling unit and the nozzle back to the flush tank. This is a closed loop wherein the pressure is provided by the pump and the filling unit is operated to drain the supply tank.

Abstract: A moisture reduction system for an automatic vending machine of the hot beverage type which utilizes a movable brewing chamber that opens for the addition of product, such as coffee. The system has a suction tube disposed adjacent the product supply tube and brewing chamber in its product fill position, which draws off moisture from the open chamber so that it does not accumulate on the product supply tube. A filter is disposed at the end of the suction tube to prevent product dust, such as coffee grounds, from being sucked into the tube.