Abstract: The present invention refers to an automatic dosing device. The purpose of the device is to store and dose material, kept inside a container part, and to make it possible for an operator to refill the container with material. The automatic dosing device therefore comprises a refilling container (1), a dosing screw (5), a control system, a driving motor and a guiding mechanism (14-16, 19). The container (1) stores the material, the screw (5) doses it out of the container (1), the system controls the dosing and the mechanism (14-16, 19) guides the container between an inner position where the device can dose material and an outer position where an operator is allowed to refill it with material. The automatic dosing device could preferably be used with a laundry washing machine but there is also possibilities to use the automatic dosing device in another machine that requires an easy handle automatic dosing device.

Abstract: A custom color spray paint can includes a removable and reattachlable lid that penetrates a replaceable gas cartridge as it is attached to a container holding the custom-mixed paint. The released gas pressurizes the container and forces paint through a nozzle when a release valve is opened.

Abstract: A cookie dough dispenser in the form of a cookie gun includes a barrel having opposite first and second ends for containing cookie dough, a handgrip provided at the first end, an exit formed at the second end for dispensing cookie dough contained in the barrel, and a cookie dough dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism includes a trigger at the handgrip and a piston slidable within and along the axis of the barrel to dispense cookie dough from the barrel through the exit. The barrel includes a metal outer cylinder and an inner plastic cylinder that is transparent or near-transparent, located co-axially within the outer cylinder, in contact with the outer cylinder. The outer cylinder includes a slot covered by an adjacent part of the inner cylinder as a lens, through which the piston is viewable.

Abstract: A lavatory freshening and/or cleaning system comprises a dispenser for dispensing a liquid composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl. The dispenser is in the form of a reservoir arranged for suspension from the rim of lavatory bowl, and the reservoir contains the liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises a combination of anionic and non-ionic surfactants having a total concentration of 22.5 wt. %, a thickening agent having a concentration of 0.40 wt. % and a perfume having a concentration of 6.00 wt. % and having a viscosity of a bout 3,500 mPa s.

Abstract: A foam discharge container 1 including: a flexible body portion 2 to be filled with contents having foaming properties; an ejection port 2a formed in the body portion 2 for discharging the contents therefrom when the body portion 2 is gripped; foaming elements 4a to 4c housed in the body portion 2 and having elasticities. This foam discharge container 1 can suppress the container cost at a low level, can be simply finished and can have an excellent portability.

Abstract: A viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing that defines an internal liquid reservoir. A dispensing pump mechanism is disposed in communication with the reservoir and has a delivery end extending from the housing for manual operation by a user. A mounting mechanism is configured as an integral component of the housing and provides the dispenser with the ability to be detachably connected to complimentary mounting structure on a wall surface. The configuration of the dispenser allows for a significantly increased capacity (volume) without a corresponding increase in the weight of the dispenser materials as compared to conventional dispensers.

Abstract: A viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing that defines an internal liquid reservoir. A dispensing pump mechanism is disposed in communication with the reservoir and has a delivery end extending from the housing for manual operation by a user. A mounting mechanism is configured as an integral component of the housing and provides the dispenser with the ability to be detachably connected to complimentary mounting structure on a wall surface. The configuration of the dispenser allows for a significantly increased capacity (volume) without a corresponding increase in the weight of the dispenser materials as compared to conventional dispensers.

Abstract: A viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing that defines an internal liquid reservoir. A dispensing pump mechanism is disposed in communication with the reservoir and has a delivery end extending from the housing for manual operation by a user. A mounting mechanism is configured as an integral component of the housing and provides the dispenser with the ability to be detachably connected to complimentary mounting structure on a wall surface. The configuration of the dispenser allows for a significantly increased capacity (volume) without a corresponding increase in the weight of the dispenser materials as compared to conventional dispensers.

Abstract: A viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing that defines an internal liquid reservoir. A dispensing pump mechanism is disposed at least partially within the reservoir and has a delivery end extending out of the reservoir. A mounting mechanism is configured as an integral component of the housing and provides the dispenser with the ability to be detachable connected to complimentary mounting structure on a wall surface. A unique dispensing pump mechanism is also provided for use with any manner of viscous liquid dispenser.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser including: a flexible pouch (3) containing fluid and provided with an opening (31); a dispensing member (5) such as a pump for drawing off fluid contained in the flexible pouch through the opening; a shell (1) surrounding the pouch (3) and provided with an opening (13) that coincides with the opening (31) of the flexible pouch, the shell (1) being made in two portions (11, 12) connected together along a connection line (14) passing through the opening (13) in the shell so that each shell portion (111, 121) forms a portion of the opening in the shell; a pouch support (2) to which the opening (31) in the flexible pouch (3) is fixed, the support being held in position between the two shell portions (11, 12) at the opening (13) in the shell; and a fixing ring (4) for fixing the dispensing member; the dispenser being characterized in that the fixing ring comprises: a fixing band portion snap-fastened onto the pouch support; and a holding band portion engaged over the opening in the shell to hold

Abstract: A cookie dough dispenser in the form of a cookie gun (100) comprising a barrel (200) having opposite first and second ends (202 & 204) and for containing cookie dough, a handgrip (300) provided at the first end (202), an exit formed at the second end (204) for cookie dough contained in the barrel (200), and a cookie dough dispensing mechanism (400). The dispensing mechanism (400) includes a pull trigger (310) at the handgrip (300) and a piston (410) slidable within and along the axis of the barrel (200) to dispense cookie dough out of the barrel (200) through the exit. The barrel (200) is formed by an outer cylinder (210) made of metal and an inner cylinder (220) made of transparent or near-transparent plastics material located co-axially within the outer cylinder (210). The outer cylinder (210) is formed with a slot (212) that is closed by an adjacent integral part of the inner cylinder (220) acting as a lens (222), through which slot (212) and lens (222) the piston (410) is viewable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder, attachable to a receptacle, with a hollow spike for piercing the membrane of the receptacle and with a connection piece arranged coaxially to the hollow spike for the releasable attachment of an injection syringe. For the quick and secure withdrawal of a liquid medicament from the receptacle whilst maintaining sterility demands the holder is formed as a closed-walled protective housing which accommodates the receptacle and which comprises a first housing part carrying the receptacle secured in position and a second housing part provided in its inside with the hollow spike and on the outside comprising the connection piece. The second housing part is coaxially movable relative to the first housing part between a position-secured initial position in which the hollow spike is distanced from the membrane and a working position in which the membrane is pierced through the hollow spike.

Abstract: A viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing that defines an internal liquid reservoir. A dispensing pump mechanism is disposed in communication with the reservoir and has a delivery end extending from the housing for manual operation by a user. A mounting mechanism is configured as an integral component of the housing and provides the dispenser with the ability to be detachably connected to complimentary mounting structure on a wall surface. The configuration of the dispenser allows for a significantly increased capacity (volume) without a corresponding increase in the weight of the dispenser materials as compared to conventional dispensers.

Abstract: A viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing that defines an internal liquid reservoir. A dispensing pump mechanism is disposed in communication with the reservoir and has a delivery end extending from the housing for manual operation by a user. A mounting mechanism is configured as an integral component of the housing and provides the dispenser with the ability to be detachably connected to complimentary mounting structure on a wall surface. The configuration of the dispenser allows for a significantly increased capacity (volume) without a corresponding increase in the weight of the dispenser materials as compared to conventional dispensers.

Abstract: A self-contained viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing defining an internal liquid reservoir, and an opening defined through a front surface of the housing. An insert member is fitted through the opening, extends into the reservoir, and defines an internal pump chamber having a back end open to the reservoir and a front end open to the outside of the housing. A pump cylinder is slidably disposed and retained in the chamber. The pump cylinder is movable within the pump chamber from a rest position to a pressurizing position to pressurize and dispense liquid within the pump chamber through a delivery channel and out a dispensing orifice in the pump cylinder. The pump cylinder may be a multiple component device.

Abstract: A viscous liquid dispenser includes a housing that defines an internal liquid reservoir. A dispensing pump mechanism is disposed at least partially within the reservoir and has a delivery end extending out of the reservoir. A mounting mechanism is configured as an integral component of the housing and provides the dispenser with the ability to be detachable connected to complimentary mounting structure on a wall surface. A unique dispensing pump mechanism is also provided for use with any manner of viscous liquid dispenser.

Abstract: A sugar dispensing system including a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and opposed side walls. The top wall has an opening therein exposing a general storage chamber. The general storage chamber has a closed bottom wall. The closed bottom wall has a plurality of openings disposed therein. The front wall has a recess formed therein upwardly of the bottom wall. A plurality of storage vials are disposed within the housing. The storage vials each have open upper and lower ends. The open upper ends are aligned with the plurality of openings in the closed bottom wall of the general storage chamber. The open lower ends are exposed above the recess in the front wall of the housing. The storage vials include dispensing mechanisms at the open lower ends thereof.

Abstract: A system of dispensing viscous liquid including mounting plate and reservoir and dispensing mechanism for use with a bottle containing liquid having a viscosity up to about 20,000 cps. The mounting plate has a generally flat rectangular surface with a first and second pair of vertically extending mounting tracks extending outwardly from the plate. A first shelf positioned generally horizontally and extending from the plate below and between the first pair of tracks. A second shelf positioned generally horizontally and extending outwardly of the plate generally below and between the second pair of tracks. A flexible first latch positioned between the first shelf and the second pair of tracks, and mechanism below the second shelf for supporting mechanism for dispensing liquid. A bottle has a neck with a membrane capable of being punctured, and a dove tail member extending longitudinally of the bottle spaced to slide between at least one of the first and second pair of mounting tracks.

Abstract: A system of dispensing viscous liquid including mounting plate and reservoir and dispensing mechanism for use with a bottle containing liquid having a viscosity up to about 20,000 cps. The mounting plate has a generally flat rectangular surface with a first and second pair of vertically extending mounting tracks extending outwardly from the plate. A first shelf positioned generally horizontally and extending from the plate below and between the first pair of tracks. A second shelf positioned generally horizontally and extending outwardly of the plate generally below and between the second pair of tracks. A flexible first latch positioned between the first shelf and the second pair of tracks, and a mechanism below the second shelf for supporting the mechanism for dispensing liquid. A bottle has a neck with a membrane capable of being punctured, and a dove tail member extending longitudinally of the bottle spaced to slide between at least one of the first and second pair of mounting tracks.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a beverage dispenser 10 having an upper housing 12 and a lower base 14 with a sealing gasket 40 for attaching 18 the housing 12 to the base 14. Both the housing 12 and base 14 are filled with a foam core 24 having multiple cavities 42 therein for receiving multiple dispensing bottles 16. Bottles 16 are connected by sockets 44 to a liquid reservoir 36 having an air vent 34 and a spigot 30. Embodiments are disclosed having a variable number of bottles 16.

Abstract: An eye dropper bottle for application of opthalmic solutions to the eye includes a bottom wall which is a convex lens which collects light and is configured to focus the ambient light at about the tip of the eye dropper. Thus when an individual utilizes this device, the bottom wall of the eye dropper is focused at a light source such as an incandescent light and as the individual applies the solution to his eyes. The light from the light source will pass through the lens, collect at the tip illuminating the tip relative to the surrounding dropper bottle.

Abstract: There is provided a dispensing apparatus in which the housing includes a cover pivotally attached to a backing plate. The cover is movable from a fully open position in which a liquid container may be inserted therein to a closed position, and the cover may be latched to the backing plate in the closed position. When closed, the cover may be pushed from a non-dispensing position in which no liquid is dispensed from the container to an engaging position in which a projection on the interior surface of the cover engages and actuates a bulb-type pressure valve to dispense liquid from the container through a dispensing tube from the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided for introducing a fluorescent leak detection dye into an operating system containing a pressurized fluid. An embodiment of the dispensing device of the invention comprises a hollow capsule for containing dye having an interior wall and a first and a second end, with the first end adapted to engage the operating system. A plunger having a geometry corresponding to the capsule's interior wall forms a seal against the wall. A rod, having threads of a pre-selected pitch and at least one channel running longitudinally on the rod, is rotatably and axially moveable within the capsule. An end cap is adapted to receive the second end of the capsule with the rod positioned through the end cap. The dispensing device has means located in the end cap to provide controlled engagement of the rod, interposed with the threads of the rod. An indicator adapted to engage the channel of the rod is located in the end cap.

Abstract: A thermoplastic material melting and dispensing apparatus includes a hopper, a melting grid, and a lid assembly which vents the interior of the hopper in an over pressure situation. Specifically, the lid assembly may be mounted with a spring-loaded hinge mechanism and may include a spring-loaded latch mechanism which each allow the lid to move upwardly away from a gas seal in the event that the gas pressure within the hopper exceeds a predetermined amount. The apparatus further includes a gas purging system which constantly circulates a gas, such as nitrogen, within the hopper interior. This gas purging system may include a solenoid valve which opens to allow exhaustion of pressurized gas from the hopper interior and the introduction of gas from a pressurized supply. A melting grid is provided which includes an surface with grooves communicating with a central outlet.

Abstract: A photocurable composition is provided which includes a vial having bottom and side walls which define a chamber and a photocurable material disposed in the chamber. The side wall circumscribes the bottom wall and includes a colorant so that the side wall will substantially attenuate actinic radiation while minimally attenuating visible light having an approximating spectral wavelength greater than 500 nanometers. By that arrangement, the level of the photocurable material may be visualized through the side wall, while still providing sufficient attenuation of actinic radiation to provide for long term storage of the photocurable material without substantial curing thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining a substantially uniform mass flow of granular material out of a container. The apparatus includes a converging transition portion defining an input opening which converges to an output opening. The output opening has a transverse opening dimension (x). An elongated chimney portion is coupled to the converging transition portion at the output opening. The elongated chimney portion has a height dimension (y) The ratio of the transverse opening dimension (x) relative to the height dimension (y) is determined by an angle of repose of the granular material to maintain a substantially uniform mass flow of granular material.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing particulate material, such as bird seed, employs a dispensing valve having a first disk fixedly mounted in a housing and a second disk rotatably mounted in the housing. The first disk has circumferentially spaced first apertures and the second disk has circumferentially spaced second apertures. The boundaries of the first apertures intersect the periphery of the first disk, and the boundaries of the second apertures intersect the periphery of the second disk. The second disk can be rotated to select a desired position, such as a closed position in which the first and second apertures are completely unaligned, a fully open position in which the first and second apertures are completely aligned, or a partially open position in which the first and second apertures are partially aligned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for administering substances at overpressure. The device includes a pressure vessel made of glass and containing a substance to be discharged from the pressure vessel and at least one propellent. The pressure vessel has an opening and an actuable discharge element mounted on the pressure vessel in the opening for releasing the substance from the pressure vessel. A self-supporting housing encloses the pressure vessel and at least a portion of the discharge element to prevent splinters of glass and the discharge element from being propelled away from the device in the event that the pressure vessel bursts. The self-supporting housing has a lower portion made of transparent plastic to facilitate viewing the substance in the pressure vessel.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for charging a bioreactor with feed material through a sight port in the bioreactor vessel wall without compromising sterility of the material or the vessel or releasing organisms from the vessel to the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing liquid soap or other liquid from either a bag-in-box liquid container or from a bottle of liquid includes a housing. A dispenser actuator is movably mounted on the housing. A first module is provided for insertion into the interior of the housing, the first module including a bottle support and a liquid pump for pumping liquid from the bottle. A second module can also be inserted into the housing interior, the second module including a bag-in-box container support. The modules are selectively alternatively mountable within the housing interior and each of the modules is cooperable with the dispenser actuator when in the housing interior to dispense liquid from the housing interior to a location exterior of the housing responsive to movement of the dispenser actuator relative to the housing.

Abstract: A packaged composition includes a vial having wall portions defining a chamber and a photocurable material in the chamber. The wall portions transmit less than about 1.0% of actinic radiation, and at least one of the wall portions transmits light having wavelengths in at least part of the visible spectrum. In certain embodiments of the invention, the wall portions are flexible and the photocurable material is dispensed from the chamber through an outlet when the wall portions are squeezed together. In other embodiments of the invention, an element is floating in the photocurable material in the chamber to facilitate determination of the amount of photocurable material remaining in the chamber.

Abstract: The mouthwash dispensing device includes a frame having first and second reservoirs secured thereto, the first reservoir having a first port and the second reservoir having a second port, the first and second reservoirs adapted to contain mouthwash therein. A valve assembly is associated with the first and second reservoirs for selectively gating the first and second ports. An actuating assembly is associated with the valve for opening and closing the ports to release mouthwash from the reservoirs in response to user manipulation. The frame is adapted to store both drinking cups and a bottle of mouthwash therein. A locking cover is provided to restrict access to the stored cups and mouthwash.

Abstract: A beverage server includes a body having an internal reservoir to hold a beverage such as hot coffee. In one embodiment, a lid is pivotally connected to the top of the body. The lid has a generally conical passage provided through it which permits a beverage to enter the beverage server and pass into the reservoir without requiring removal of the lid. A floatable ball is located within the passage to seal it when no liquid is entering the beverage server. A pouring spout extends from the body near its top and is in fluid communication with the reservoir when the beverage server is tilted and the lid pivots. A counter-weight in the lid assists in bringing the lid into sealing engagement with the body to isolate the pouring spout and the reservoir when the beverage server is upright. The counter-weight also assists in smooth motion of the lid as it pivots through its entire range of movement when the beverage server is tilted.

Abstract: An automatic feed supply machine comprising a housing containing a feed container. The feed container has a flexible bottom wall and a pushing plate for moving feed to an outlet. The outlet is closed by a disk. A motor vibrates the flexible bottom and moves the pushing plate. A common actuating lever moves the disk to an open position and operates the motor to dispense feed through the opening and into and through a nozzle.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a solid deodorant and/or antiperspirant. The container comprises a housing, a platform, a dispensing member, and a level indicator. The housing has an open top end for dispensing the deodorant and/or antiperspirant contained therein, a bottom end, and a side wall. The platform is positioned within the housing for supporting the deodorant and/or antiperspirant. The dispensing member is mounted in the housing and attached to the platform for moving the platform from the bottom end of the container towards the open top end of the container for dispensing the deodorant and/or antiperspirant. The level indicator is provided on the platform for indicating an amount of deodorant and/or antiperspirant remaining in the container, the amount of deodorant and/or antiperspirant remaining being indicated by the position of the platform as it is moved within the housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing and dispensing laundry soap comprising a generally box-like container, the container having an open upper end with a lid secured to one edge of the container by a hinge for adding additional particulate material to the container to be stored and dispensed, the lower end of the container being formed with a lower wall sloping forwardly and downwardly from the rear end of the container to the forward end of the container; an opening formed in the front face adjacent to its lower end for dispensing the stored particulate materials therefrom; a vertically disposed door reciprocal from a closed lower orientation sealing the opening and a raised opened orientation for allowing contents within the container to be dispensed therefrom; guide flanges extending forwardly through the side walls of the container to constrain the door for linear reciprocal movement in a vertical plane; a bracket secured to the front face of the container with a horizontal extension and an aperture located above the do

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid from a container that includes a pump having an upper fitment connected to a pump tube and hence to a pump tip. The dispenser has upper and lower fitment recesses, structure for closing the lower recess, vertical pressure support wall, and pump lever that collectively constrain the pump tube to a precise operating envelope for improved pump performance and dispenser reliability. The three-section lower fitment recess provides a mechanism to grip or hold in the pump tip, and prevents lateral and longitudinal movement of the pump tip. The lower recess may have a hard interface with the extended shank of such pump tips. The dispenser has a hard, smooth, seamless exterior cover to resist build-up of scum and facilitate cleaning, closely-fitting mating edges and a latching mechanism between the cover and the back plate to resist infiltration of water.

Abstract: An apparatus for wetting toilet paper prior to the use of the toilet paper. The apparatus may be mounted on a wall or set on a flat surface, and includes a reservoir for storing a fluid. A clamp is provided for holding the reservoir by friction. The reservoir has a screw-on lid and a check valve controlling flow of fluid, enabling the reservoir to be removed without allowing a significant quantity of liquid contents to escape. The check valve is opened by a projecting conduit member when the liquid reservoir is secured by the clamp in its operative position. An internal valve arrangement includes a spring biased piston pressurizing the liquid, and resultant pressure operates a valve enabling dispensing of the liquid. An operating lever acting on the piston is urged by the spring into a "ready" position after each stroke. As the liquid is dispensed onto the toilet paper, any excess liquid is caught by a liquid splash pan located under the user's hand and contained within a removable tray.

Abstract: A cover for bottled water dispenser having a water bottle mounted on top and at least one water outlet valved for dispensing the water. An upper cover portion made out of a flexible and opaque material with the shape of a sac with cooperative dimensions for receiving and covering the water bottle and the sac having an opening and a string for closing the opening of the sac against the neck of the bottle. A lower cover portion made out of a flexible sheet having a substantially rectangular shape that cooperatively covers the dispenser and elastic strings or laces for keeping said lower cover portion mounted to said dispenser and said lower cover portion further including an opening exposing said water outlet valves.

Abstract: A biological agent growth-limiting and cross contamination suppressing foaming assembly. The foaming assembly comprises a disposable foamable-liquid transport and foaming cartridge and a housing cooperatively used with the cartridge to produce and dispense foam from the cartridge. The cartridge comprises a low-cost package comprising a molded tray which provides cavities for liquid containing chambers, air and liquid communicating channels, and initially sealed but frangible ports and a liquid impervious sheet which covers an open face of the tray to seal otherwise open portions of the chambers, channels and ports. The housing comprises a vertical wall mounting plate, a cartridge accommodating and servicing cover hingeably affixed to the mounting plate, a pump which provides pressurized gas to produce the foam within the cartridge, and sharpened stems or shafts to open the frangible ports.

Abstract: A universal indicator cap for a dishwasher rinse agent dispenser including a reservoir with an opening positioned in door of a dishwasher for indicating a low level of rinse agent in the reservoir, the door being pivotal between an opened horizontal position and a vertical closed position. The indicator cap comprises a body including a head portion having a cavity formed therein and a neck portion, a gasket adaptor positioned about the neck portion such that the indicator cap is adaptable to different models of the rinse agent dispenser, means for vertically mounting the body into the opening in the reservoir with the neck portion extending downwardly into a bottommost area of the reservoir, a first fluid passageway extending through the neck portion from an opened terminal end thereof to the cavity of the head portion, and a visual pump for pumping rinse agent through the first fluid passageway into the cavity to visually indicate the presence of the rinse agent in the cavity.

Abstract: The significance of this invention is to provide an upgraded container for reusable cooking grease. The product comprises components constructed of heat resistance material to effectively store, refrigerate and reheat cooking oil without deforming shape or dimension. There is a flip latch used to scoop grease drippings back into the container and to cover the pouring holes. Beneath the holes is a drip catcher used to catch dripping grease after pouring. An indicator shows level of contents at all times. At the top rim of the container is the strainer secured in place to prevent anything other than grease from flowing back in the container.

Abstract: The tubes of this invention are deformable and will usually not be collapsible. The tubes have a view window and a elongated nozzle. The tubes can be made by blow molding or extrusion. The view window permits a person to determine the contents remaining in the tube and the nozzle provides for ease in dispensing.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing soap from a container including a flexible, collapsible tube in fluid communication with the container. The dispenser includes a back plate which has a cover pivotally connected to it for movement between open and closed positions. The cover has a recessed front surface with an enlarged sight window for viewing the contents. The back plate receives the container and tube with the tube having fitments at its proximal and distal ends for mating engagement with complemental fitment locators on the back plate. The cover carries ramps which engage the fitments on closing to insure seating thereof. An output restrictor is releasably received on the back plate for limiting the stroke of a pressure applying handle carried by the cover.

Abstract: An adjustable rinse additive dispenser is provided for a dishwasher having a washing compartment and a door pivotal between a horizontal open position and a vertical closed position. The dispenser includes a rinse additive reservoir mounted on the door. A conduit provides a fill opening for adding rinse additive to the reservoir. A knob assembly includes a shaft extending into the conduit so as to substantially seal the opposite ends of the conduit, and defines an annular chamber within the conduit. A trough is provided in the reservoir for holding a fixed quantity of rinse additive. A passageway provides communication between the trough and the annular chamber, and is normally closed by a plunger assembly. During the last rinse cycle of the dishwasher, the plunger assembly is moved to an open position so as to allow rinse additive to flow from the trough into the annular chamber.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser device comprising a shell adapted to be wall-mounted substantially vertically in a bathing or washing area and to removably and replaceably receive and hold one or more elongate bottles for liquids useful before, after, or while bathing, each bottle having a valve assembly operable by a push button along an axis extending substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of its associated bottle as positioned substantially vertically for use. The shell has a hinged and preferably lockable cover part that can be propped open when raised for allowing a bottle to be removed for refilling. Most of the components of the dispenser device are preferably fabricated from a thermoplastic material, as by well-known injection molding techniques.

Abstract: A pack container for liquids is described, comprising an upright folded carton containing an inside bag of plastic material. In its upper region the pack container is slanted on one or two sides to roughly approximate the appearance of a washing concentrate bottle. Optionally the pack container can be provided with a filling and pouring sleeve with a screw cap closure arranged in its head end or it can be opened at one of its slanted sides, whereby zig-zag shaped folded sections of the main surface areas (1, 4) of the folded carton can be uprighted to thus form a pouring opening in which a corner tail of the inside bag is accessible for cutting off.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing shower products such as liquid or granular soaps, shampoos, and the like, fabricated as a unitary housing which is constructed and configured for flush mounting against the surface of a wall panel. The apparatus generally comprises a rectangular shaped housing which is defined by an upper face, two side faces, and a partially sloped rear face which is recessed within the wall panel. A receptacle having one or more integral storage compartments is disposed within, and hingedly connected to, said housing, said receptacle may contain one or more known dispensing mechanisms for providing a supply of dispensing materials, and may further comprise external indication means for conveying the status of the supply of said dispensing materials which may be replenished by rotating said receptacle outward from the wall panel.

Abstract: A bulk foodstuff dispenser with a pivotally mounted chute that dispenses product when manually depressed. A combined product ramp and chute spring takes the form of a flexible plastic plate in a product container area that engages and biases the chute upwardly to its product blocking position. When manually depressed the chute flexes the ramp upwardly above a product stop, permitting product to flow over the stop into the chute. A chute safety lever prevents inadvertent product dispensing and is designed to be operated by the same user's hand that pushes the chute downwardly.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus comprising a product bin for storing the food product, and a regulator for controlling the flow of the food product. Extending through an aperture in the front of the apparatus is a raking member, by which the product may be manipulated along an inclined front panel into a dispensing unit. The product may then be dispensed by operation of a hinged and weighted front door, which forms a dispensing spout when opened. The dispensing apparatus may further comprise a funnel assembly which acts in concert with the regulator panel to control the speed of the food product entering into the product bin.