Abstract: A fluid product dispenser includes a reservoir (3) containing said fluid product and provided with at least one actuating wall (10) on which pressure is exerted to reduce the reservoir volume, a dispensing orifice (50) communicating with the reservoir and through which the fluid product is dispensed out of the reservoir in a mixture with a gas to create a two-phase spray, a detachable sealing unit (12) to seal the dispensing orifice (50) and so isolate the reservoir from the outside, and a spring (4) to bring the actuating wall (10) into a non-operational position defining the maximum volume of the reservoir (3) when the sealing unit (12) is withdrawn from the dispensing orifice (50), said spring (4) being compressed when the sealing unit (12) seals the outlet orifice (50), the reservoir (3) containing approximately only fluid product so long as the detachable sealing unit (12) seals the dispensing orifice (50).

Abstract: A locking system for a dispenser having a cover and a back plate, the cover being hingedly connected at one end to the back plate and carrying a latch plate at the opposed end thereof. An elongate locking bar is slidably carried on the back plate for movement toward and away from engagement with the latch plate. This movement is achieved by provision of an engagement member of the back plate slidably movable into contact with the locking bar and a key similarly movable into the contact with the engagement member. To that end, the engagement member includes opposed resilient legs, the distal ends of which normally rest on the bottom of the interior of the cover. The key is provided with a divider which, when engaged with the resilient legs spreading them apart and enables shoulders on the key to contact the engagement member and move the locking bar upwardly to disengage the latch.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for deterring or hindering any operation or dispensing of fluid through one or more taps by an unauthorized user. The apparatus is a tap block, the tap block including a block wall having a block exterior surface and a block interior surface, the block interior surface defining a nozzle receiving cavity sized and shaped relative to the nozzle exterior surface such that at least a portion of the nozzle adjacent to the nozzle outlet may be received therein, the block wall including a nozzle receiving aperture opening from the block exterior surface through the block wall to the nozzle receiving cavity, the nozzle receiving aperture opening sized and shaped relative to the nozzle exterior surface such that at least the nozzle portion insertable into the nozzle receiving cavity may be received therethrough; and a securing device, the securing device is capable of maintaining said position of the tap block relative to the tap nozzle.

Abstract: A faucet for a water dispenser has a seat secured on a front housing. The seat has at least one nozzle formed therein. At least one button is provided above the seat to control the nozzle's on/off modes when a user presses the button inwards. The button has a slot longitudinally defined therein and a locking key is movably received in the slot. The locking key has a finger extending downwards and blocked by the front housing. The button cannot be pressed when the locking key in a locked position, and can be pressed when the locking key is moved to an unlocked position to retract the finger.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a housing surrounding a tank holding a vehicle fluid. A control assembly is housed in the housing and operationally coupled to a pump assembly for permitting dispensing of the vehicle fluid upon insertion of a pre-determined amount of currency into a currency collection assembly. Additional features include a cover member coupled to the housing using a spindle lock and a channel, a holster in the cover panel for holding a free end of a dispensing hose, free standing embodiment using a base, a main mounting bracket formed to accommodate coupling to existing surfaces, and a transmitter and associated hardware for monitoring fluid levels and usage from a remote location.

Abstract: The present invention can be characterized as a tamper-proof apparatus for dispensing a liquid comprising a chamber for storing the liquid; an outlet in the chamber for dispensing the liquid; and an outlet shield protecting the outlet from damage. The present invention can be characterized as a method of dispensing liquid from a dispensing unit comprising storing a liquid in a supply reservoir within a locked chamber; applying pressure to a plate within the locked chamber through a hole in a top of the locked chamber; and dispensing the liquid through an outlet in the locked chamber, the outlet being covered by an outlet shield to protect the outlet from damage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for deterring or hindering any operation or dispensing of fluid through one or more taps by an unauthorized user. The apparatus is a tap block, said tap block including a block wall having a block exterior surface and a block interior surface, said block interior surface defining a nozzle receiving cavity sized and shaped relative to the nozzle exterior surface such that at least a portion of the nozzle adjacent to the nozzle outlet may be received therein, said block wall including a nozzle receiving aperture opening from said block exterior surface through said block wall to said nozzle receiving cavity, said nozzle receiving aperture opening sized and shaped relative to the nozzle exterior surface such that at least the nozzle portion insertable into said nozzle receiving cavity may be received therethrough; and a securing device, said securing device is capable of maintaining said position of said tap block relative to the tap nozzle.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises a) a squeezable bottle having an outlet, b) a plug in the bottle, the plug comprising an upper surface with a protruding nipple having a neck, and a top and an orifice communicating with a smooth tubular channel sized to permit a semi-solid formulation to be squeezed out of the bottle and through the channel and orifice without dislodging the cap, the neck of the nipple having a protruding height slightly greater than the thickness of a spoon, and the neck of the nipple and the flat upper surface forming a notch which engages with the edge of a spoon, the orifice forming a sharp intersection with the top of the nipple sufficient to cut flow of the formulation cleanly when pressure ceases, and the junction of the top of the nipple with the nipple neck having a bevel, and c) a child resistant cap to cover the orifice when the formulation is not in use, the cap sealing the orifice without abrading the nipple.

Abstract: A faucet for a water dispenser has a seat secured on a front housing. The seat has at least one nozzle formed therein. At least one button is provided above the seat to control the nozzle's on/off modes when a user presses the button inwards. The button has a slot longitudinally defined therein and a locking key is movably received in the slot. The locking key has a finger extending downwards and blocked by the front housing. The button cannot be pressed when the locking key in a locked position, and can be pressed when the locking key is moved to an unlocked position to retract the finger.

Abstract: A removable material hopper assembly for gravimetric batch blenders including a hopper, a metering assembly and a releasable securing assembly. The hopper is removable from the blender, and includes a metering slide gate that can be used to tightly seal off the bottom of the hopper during the removable operation. The releasable securing assembly incorporates a tongue and groove subassembly and a pin and bracket subassembly to properly align and secure the hopper to the blender during operation, but also enables easy removal of the hopper when necessary.

Abstract: An apparatus disguised as a flashlight to be used as a self protection device. This apparatus includes a housing ergonomically designed to fit a user's hand. Included in the housing are a battery, a low battery indicator device, a lighting device, a chemical spray canister, a shocking primary electrode and an additional shocking electrode, each component having a trigger assembly. The primary electrodes are triggered by a trigger switch. The additional electrode is triggered by applying force on the electrodes. The apparatus is used to either shoot the chemical spray at an assailant at a distance, or use the shocking primary electrode at a close distance, if the assailant is in front of a victim. When the assailant is at the back of the victim, the bottom additional electrode is activated for use while at the same time deactivating the shocking primary electrode. The personal safety device has a safety device that can disable the personal safety device when it is pulled from a user.

Abstract: In a bottle of the type for inverted insertion and dispensing into a receiving tank or reservoir, the bottle having a bottle opening, a cap assembly attached to the neck of the bottle overlying and sealing the opening, the cap assembly comprising a first cap portion attached to the bottle opening, and a second cap portion having an exposed exterior top overlying the bottle opening and being telescopically mounted over the first cap portion, the second cap portion being moveable from a first position where it is fully extended away from the bottle to a second position where it is fully collapsed over the first cap portion, the first cap portion having openings therein to allow for flow, the second cap portion having openings therein, a flow passage being created when the second cap portion collapses over the first cap portion from contact resulting from inverted insertion into a dispenser or reservoir; whereby the openings in the first and second cap portions are aligned when the second cap portion moves to it

Abstract: A chemical irritant dispensing apparatus for dispensing pepper spray, mace, tear gas or the like, includes a frame having a handle with a cavity and a barrel. The barrel has a bore that is preferably cylindrically shaped, having a central longitudinal axis that defines a line of fire. A chemical irritant fluid containing canister occupies the cavity during use, the canister having an upper end portion with a trigger receptive recess. A trigger pivots upon the frame, the trigger being positioned to dispense the contents of the canister when depressed by a user. The trigger has a stop portion that prevents rotation in a direction that would enable the canister to be removed from the frame. A safety prevents any movement of the canister relative to the frame when in a safety, non-firing position. The safety can be moved to a non-firing position by a user.