Abstract: A dosing device for a flowable composition for use in association with a gable top container having at least one angled upper surface. The dosing device has a bottom, a first sidewall connected to the bottom, preferably a second sidewall connected to the bottom and the first sidewall, and means for affixing the dosing device to a gable top container such that the device rests on an angled upper surface of the gable top container. The second sidewall may be trapezoidal in shape or in the alternative, oriented at an obtuse angle relative to said first sidewall. Preferably, the means for affixing the dosing device to the container is a channel for receiving a vertical ridge extension from the top of the gabled container. A kit for containing and dosing a flowable composition that includes a dosing device and a gable top container. Preferably, when the dosing device rests on the angled upper surface it provides a planar surface that is substantially perpendicular to a planar sidewall of the container.

Abstract: An assembly for feeding liquid to the inlet port of a gravity feed sprayer. The assembly includes (1) a mixing cup of a known type commonly used to mix paint with solvent that is of stiff polymeric material and bears indicia on its side wall indicating the levels to which a plurality of different liquids should be sequentially poured into the cup to achieve a predetermined ratio between the liquids; (2) a first adapter comprising a central portion having a through opening and a transverse portion including a peripheral part defining a groove along its inner surface adapted for sealing engagement.with a top end of the mixing cup; and (3) a second adapter having a through opening, a first end portion of which second adapter is adapted to releasably engage the inlet port of a gravity feed paint sprayer.

Abstract: Accesories are provided for preventing the ingress of air into a dispensing pump (P) and to align a discharge aperture of the dispensing pump with a target, such as an eye (E). A dispensing pump (P) includes a pump cylinder (400) that has one end thereof in close proximity to a base (402) of a liquid reservoir (404). A capillary action is created to cause liquid (L) to be drawn into the inlet opening (406) of the pump cylinder (400).

Abstract: A powder dispensing system is disclosed which is formed from a top dispenser portion coupled to bottom container portion. The top dispenser portion has a dispenser orifice with a cap that is preferably attached to the dispenser through strap element. The top dispenser portion and the bottom container portion are coupled through geometrically matched brim sections with snap features or complementary twisting threads that adjoin the top and the bottom to form a smooth interior dispensing surface. The smooth interior dispensing surface is angled less than 90 degrees relative to the inverted dispensing direction such that a powder is capable of being fully dispensed by inverting the dispenser and without significant collection or retention of the powder on interior surfaces. Preferably, the bottom container portion is substantially cylindrical, transparent and has graduated marks so that the quantity of powder within the dispenser is readily discerned.

Abstract: A windshield washing fluid dispenser is described for selectively filling a vehicle windshield washer reservoir. A base housing supports a windshield washing fluid tower which is at least partially transparent to visually display windshield washing fluid therein. A bulk windshield washing fluid container is situated within the base housing. A fluid pump assembly has an intake line received within the fluid container and a discharge line that extends to openly communicate with the display tower. The pump assembly is operable to at least partially fill the display tower to a selected level such that the windshield washing fluid is visible through the windshield washing fluid display tower. A filler hose leads from the display tower to a discharge end, the hose being of sufficient length to extend from the windshield washer fluid display tower to the vehicle windshield washer reservoir.

Abstract: An apparatus for adding fluids to charged systems includes a cylinder having a first end cap attached to a first end thereof and a second end cap removably attached to a second end thereof. A driving nut is formed at an exterior end of a rod which extends through an aperture of the first end cap and attaches to a piston at an interior end thereof. The piston engages the cylinder to form a variable volume reservoir within the cylinder. A hose assembly extends through the second end cap so as to be in fluid communication with the variable volume reservoir. A handle, or alternatively a power tool socket, may be detachably connected to the driving nut for extending the rod into or retracting the rod out from the cylinder to adjust the variable volume reservoir within the cylinder. The cylinder may be transparent and include graduated markings for determining the amount of fluid within the variable volume reservoir at any given time.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing device comprises a tube and a holding means. When used with a container, the holding means is connected to a neck of the container and the tube is plunged into an interior of the container. An area on the tube, by which the tube is held by the holding means, defines a distance between a lower end of the tube and the bottom of the container. Consequently, a maximal amount of the fluid for the selected area that can be dispensed from the container upon its tilting is determined. A metering container is formed by combining the dispensing device and a container.

Abstract: Containers having improved ability to deliver materials, especially comestibles into restricted containers are provided. Such containers, preferably of the type normally denominated as “measuring cups” preferably comprise elongated snouts projecting upwardly and outwardly from their top and side surfaces so as to facilitate such transfer.

Abstract: A measuring/dispensing cap adapted for attachment to an open upper end of a container, the cap comprising a substantially cylindrical skirt and a lid connected thereto; the cylindrical skirt portion incorporating a measuring chamber defined in part by a weir panel having an opening that is defined in whole or in part by a wall extending upwardly from the panel toward the lid, terminating short of the underside of the lid.

Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing fluids is disclosed, wherein the container has a reservoir having a base so that said reservoir may be positioned in an upright position, an internal partition and a neck portion, having a mouth. The internal partition defines first and second longitudinal interconnected chambers. Additionally, the container has a nozzle having a spout and a drain hole. The nozzle is coupled to the mouth of the neck portion of the reservoir so that the nozzle is in fluid communication with the second longitudinal chamber and the drain hole is in fluid communication with the first longitudinal chamber. Further to the container for holding and dispensing fluids a cap coupled to the mouth of the neck portion of the reservoir is disclosed. This cap encloses the nozzle, and has a pourer located opposite the location of the pour spout.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container with a first cap mounted to the opening of the container and the first cap has a first aperture and a protrusion. A second cap is rotatably mounted to the first cap and has a slot for the protrusion being movably received therein. A second aperture is defined through the second cap and can be moved to communicate with the first aperture. A tube has a first open end rotatably engaged with the second aperture and an end member is rotatably connected to a second open end of tie tube. The contents in the container can be poured into the end member at desired quantity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible container for dispensing liquids capable of providing precise dosage of the liquid. The container comprises an upper liquid reservoir and a lower liquid reservoir separated by a gasket, a longitudinal tube extending through the gasket and comprising a slot, and a dispensing tip having a longitudinal sleeve extending therefrom that also comprises a slot and is disposed concentrically around the upper end of the longitudinal tube. Liquid may be transferred from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir by the application of pressure on the lower reservoir while the two slots are aligned. In a preferred embodiment, the container is rendered child-resistant through the provision of a cap.

Abstract: A tool designed to efficiently apply sealant to tile grout can be described as a plastic, main bottle (4), round in design with ounce indicator lines marked on the exterior (8); and a plastic nozzle (10) that tightly screws onto the bottle, via embedded threads inside the top of the bottle (16) and inside the base of the nozzle (18). Main cellulose sponge material (6) is fitted tightly inside the bottle (4) and secondary sponge material (12) is fitted tightly inside the nozzle (10); which controls the amount of sealant flow so that there is minimal dripping or waste of sealant. The applicator holds approximately 6 ounces of liquid grout sealant. The tip of the nozzle is marked (14) so it can be cut with a razor to match the flow of sealant to the width of the grout. The application of sealant is accomplished by gently applying pressure to the flexible bottle (4) and moving the tip at a 45 degree angle along the line of grout to be sealed, releasing the sealant all along the way.

Abstract: A filler nozzle for packaging, in particular for use in artificial insemination, has a plastics material body with a male or female conical part that partly surrounds a capillary tube made from stainless steel or a plastics material. The filler nozzle is particularly suitable for filling straws with seminal liquid. It prevents pollution of the closing area of the straw. It is also compatible with automatic placement and with manual handling.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insulated beverage carafe adapted for use in an automatic drip coffee maker fabricated from non-reactive metal, having a heat resistant plastic handle that includes a detachable substantially transparent tubular gauge adapted to measure the amount of beverage within the carafe. Also taught is a method for preparing and serving hot coffee suitable in beverage service in individually dispensed portions, reading the gauge to determine when the carafe is empty; and, cleaning the empty carafe in a commercial dishwasher. An article of manufacture comprising packaging material containing an insulated beverage carafe with a handle that includes a gauge adapted to measure the amount of beverage within the carafe is also taught. The packaging material includes a brochure that provides directions for the use of said carafe.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing container including a reservoir chamber and a measuring chamber separated therefrom but in liquid communication therewith. A liquid transfer tube interconnects the reservoir chamber and the measuring chamber and, in a preferred embodiment is partly incorporated in wall structure separating the two chambers. A closable opening leads directly into the reservoir for filing the reservoir and a further closable opening leads from the measuring chamber for dispensing a measured volume of liquid. The walls of the reservoir chamber are flexible and may be pressed to force liquid from the reservoir through the tube and into the measuring chamber.

Abstract: A soft-sided container assembly is provided that includes a beverage container liner and an insulating cover for generally maintaining the temperature of the container contents during transport and/or short term storage. The container assembly is adapted to facilitate access to and/or removal of the container liner from the insulating cover. Thus, the top panel of the insulating cover is provided as a cover flap structure having a container overlying portion and a flap attachment portion that is detachably secured may be attached to the side wall. Because the top panel overlies substantially the entire exposed top wall of the container liner, detaching the top panel substantially fully opens the cover for removal of liner. In addition or in the alternative, one or more grip structures are provided adjacent the bottom of the insulating cover, for being manually grasped, to provide suitable resistance whereby the liner can be removed from the cover.

Abstract: A cuttingboard has a planar top cutting surface with an aperture formed therein. A first removable container is adapted for secured positioning in the aperture and has impermeable walls for the containment of liquids and solids. A second removable container is also adapted for secured positioning in the aperture and has at least one permeable wall for the containment of solids and outward passage of liquids. The first and second removable containers are sized so the second removable container may be nested within the first removable container. The cuttingboard has extendable legs with foot portions encased in thermoplastic elastomer material.

Abstract: A measured quantity liquid dispenser including a liquid supply container and an attached liquid dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber has a hinged lid with a locking ledge. A slide plate is moveable between a first position where flow of liquid between the supply container and the dispensing chamber is prevented and the lid of the dispensing chamber is unlocked, and a second position where flow is permitted between the supply container and the dispensing chamber and the lid of the dispensing chamber is locked. The liquid dispenser is inverted with the slide plate moved to the second position to refill the dispensing chamber. The dispenser is especially useful to limit a child's use of a liquid composition such as mouthwash or shampoo.

Abstract: A bottle for delivering predetermined volumes of liquid has two different standing surfaces (12, 14) and an immersion tube (48) whose inlet opening lies near one of said two standing surfaces. By standing the container on a first and then a second of said two standing surfaces, two predetermined volumes of liquid can be delivered without visual checking.

Abstract: A measured liquid dispensing cap assembly for dispensing a selectable amount of liquid from a bottle. The measured liquid dispensing cap assembly includes a cap assembly having a measuring chamber, a slidable dispenser arm, a slidable dispenser spout, and an attachment device for coupling the cap assembly to a bottle. In an embodiment, the attachment device includes a threaded portion for coupling to a complimentary threaded portion of the bottle. In another embodiment, the attachment device includes a ratcheted constrictor portion and a release pin.

Abstract: A dosing device (1, 31) comprises a storage vessel (16, 36) for a substance to be dosed and a feed means (5) which transports the substance to a discharge opening (3) of the dosing device. A storage vessel (16, 36) is connected to the feed means (5) in such a way that the vessel is sealed off from the outside on all sides and there is provided in the wall of the storage vessel (16, 36) a closure element (21, 41) which, when the storage vessel (16, 36) is emptied, is subjected to a force which is caused by the external air pressure and has the effect that the shape of the storage vessel (16, 36) can be changed in the region of the closure element (21, 41). Further there is provided indicating means (18, 38) assigned to the movement of the closure element (21, 41) with the effect that the extent of movement of the closure element (21, 41), and consequently the amount of substance discharged, can be indicated.

Abstract: The assembly comprises a holder and a pack filled with a granular material such as ground coffee, which is received in the holder. It comprises a first valve for closing and clearing a first dispensing opening in the pack, and the holder comprises a second valve for closing and clearing a second dispensing opening in the holder. The holder includes a dosing space.

Abstract: A dispensing container including an oblong container body with a removable seal engaged thereto and having a discharge spout selectively closed by a cap pivotally mounted to the seal by a connecting strap with an offset central portion. The connecting strap has an outer end releasably pivotally joined to the seal with the cap, upon complete removal from the seal, defining a measuring cup horizontally positionable on a flat surface by an intermediate offset formed within the connecting strap.

Abstract: A graduated sight glass container for retaining a substance therein and minimizing the possibility of spillage during dispensing of the substance therefrom. The graduated sight glass container includes a housing having a shape of a quadrilateral and including an indented section on a first side thereof. A spout is connected to extend from the indented section of the housing and at most up to the first side. A pool is formed within the indented section and surrounding the spout, wherein, when the container is tilted from a vertical at-rest position causing the spout to be positioned adjacent an opening through which the substance contained within the container is to flow, the pool is caused to at least partially receive an edge of the opening.

Abstract: A canister for dispensing a measured volume of material, including a container having a generally planar bottom surface, a partition disposed with the container and attached to the bottom surface to define a storage compartment and a measuring dispensing compartment within the container so that a passage is defined generally above and between the storage compartment and the measuring dispensing compartment. The container includes a handle portion which can have an indented portion disposed proximate to the storage compartment. The storage compartment defines an opening disposed generally opposing the bottom surface, and the measuring dispensing compartment includes volumetric indicia and defines a dispensing orifice disposed generally proximate to the bottom surface. At least a portion of the container proximate to the measuring dispensing compartment is formed of a visually translucent material.

Abstract: An oil changing system that utilizes one oil pump for draining contaminated oil from a vehicle and pumping clean oil into the vehicle without contamination. The inventive device includes a tank, a pair of wheels attached to the tank, a motor connected to a pump, a pair of couplers attached to opposing sides of the pump, a first filter and a second filter, a volume indicia attached to the side of the tank, a cavity within the tank which contains a light, and a drain pan fluidly connectable to the pump by a drain hose. The user positions the drain pan below the oil drain spout of the engine to receive the contaminated oil. The contaminated oil that is received by the drain pan is then drawn by the pump through the drain hose where after the contaminated oil is dispersed through an exhaust hose. The exhaust hose may be connected to a pipe system within a building structure to drain the contaminated oil into a common reservoir.

Abstract: The bottle top dispenser has a valve housing and a piston-cylinder unit, which can be releasably affixed to the housing, the piston and cylinder of which can be activated in an axial stroke movement relative to one another, in order to draw liquid from a bottle on which the dispenser is set, and eject it. The intake process takes place in a spring-activated extension movement, and the ejection process takes place in a manually activated compression movement of the piston-cylinder unit. The dispenser has an activation unit, where a releasable activation connection can be produced between the former and the piston-cylinder unit. The activation unit is provided with the spring element for the intake process, and preferably designed for the manual action for ejection.

Abstract: A tank with spin molded unitary polymeric walls. An upper portion of the walls have graduations indicating the amount of liquid required to fill the tank to each of the graduations, and the walls are sufficiently light transmissive to afford visual observation of the level of the liquid in the upper portion of the tank. The tank has a generally funnel shaped portion adjacent its lower end decreasing in area from its upper portion to its lower end, a liquid passage opening at its lower end, a transverse wall at said upper end, and an air passage opening adjacent its upper end. A frame is provided for supporting the tank on a horizontal surface with its upper end uppermost.

Abstract: A measuring spout for installation on a container that dispenses particulate material. One embodiment of the spout measures and dispenses variable amounts of particulate material. Another embodiment of the spout measures and dispenses a fixed amount of particulate material. The spout comprises a wedge-shaped spout member that pivots through an opening formed in a wall of the container. The opening in the container has a gate which, in the preferred embodiment, acts as the back wall to the spout, separating the particulate material in the spout from the particulate material remaining in the container. Thus, as the spout opens, the front wall moves further away from the back wall, thereby, providing a variably sized chamber depending on how far the spout is opened from the container wall. The particulate material is measured by tilting the container so as to let the contents fill the spout.

Abstract: A measuring canister including a bottom and a side wall connected to the bottom defining an interior of the canister, a partition dividing the interior into a storage compartment and a measuring dispensing compartment, and an upwardly domed cover including a dispensing orifice removably attached to an upper margin of the side wall so that the dispensing orifice is located only over the measuring dispensing compartment. A closure is slidably disposed inside the cover, and is movable between an open position allowing material to be dispensed from the measuring dispensing compartment and a closed position preventing the material from being dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention is a metered liquid dispenser. A liquid dispenser has a liquid volume metering element located on a base attached to the top of the neck of a liquid dispenser. Using a lift fill mechanism, the metering element is vertically slid relative to the base to dispense a measured liquid volume. One-way valves located in the base and the top of the metering element alternately act to displace air from the element, and then provide suction to draw a measured liquid volume from the liquid dispenser through a dip tube into the element. The liquid is dispensed by inverting the metered liquid dispenser. The metering element has liquid level markings to indicate the liquid volume being entered to the element for dispensing, and is preferable partly transparent to visually display the liquid in the metering element.

Abstract: A liquid container (10) includes a vessel (12) having a handle (14). The vessel (12) also has a spout (16) having a neck portion (30) extending from the vessel (12) to a ring portion (32). The spout (16) is aligned with the handle (14) and has a centerline (35) that is substantially disposed between two outer planes (37). The outer planes (37) pass through the outer limits of the spout (16) and the outer extremities of the handle (14). The centerline (35) also passes through handle (14) such that when the handle (14) is loosely gripped, the spout (16) is substantially below handle (14). This configuration allows a person to easily pour liquid from the container (10) and predict the direction in which the liquid will leave the spout (16). A pouch (70) is also disclosed for holding the container (10) while allowing the handle (14) of the container (10) to be accessible from the outside of the pouch (70).

Abstract: A powdered milk measuring container has a base dish, a hollow vessel disposed on the base dish, a hollow cylinder disposed on the hollow vessel, a control device disposed in the hollow cylinder, a measuring bottle enclosing the hollow cylinder, and a cover covering the measuring bottle.

Abstract: A dispenser for products such as dessert toppings includes a reservoir for product to be dispensed, a rotatable drum mounted below the reservoir and including a plurality of compartments to be filled from the reservoir. A knob coupled to the drum moves the compartments from loading to dispensing positions, preferably in a single, uni-directional movement. An agitator may be coupled to the drum for insuring complete filling of the compartments and the compartments remain in communication with the reservoir for a portion of each rotation to insure that product completely fills the compartments, even if product bridging may have occurred between uses. A simplified construction allows the dispenser to be readily assembled, disassembled, repaired and cleaned by unskilled workers.

Abstract: A chopping board system comprising a chopping board member having a substantially planar chopping surface, defined by a perimeter edge and a leg connecting surface; two latitudinal leg members extending from the leg connecting surface and sized such that when the chopping board member is supported on a planar surface by the leg members, the chopping board surface is oriented in parallel with the planar surface. A tab-in-slot connecting mechanism to temporarily hold purpose built collection hoppers at either end of the chopping board surface, one hopper being for the collection of chopped food and the other hopper being for the collection of cut scrap food. The two hoppers are similar in that their openings are dimensioned in a way as to make the upper edge of the hoppers no higher than the surface of the cutting board and so that their width be no greater than the width of the cutting surface.

Abstract: A liquid measuring device comprises a cap which is adapted to fit on a liquid container. A reservoir adapted to hold a dose of liquid is mounted on the cap. The reservoir has a opening in the top which is covered by a removable reservoir cap. A tube runs from the inside of the liquid container through the cap and upward into the reservoir. The liquid is forced from the container, through the tube and into the reservoir by squeezing the sides of the container inwardly. Similarly, liquid can be forced back into the container by turning the device upside down and squeezing inward on the sides of the reservoir. The liquid measuring device is adapted to fit any size pharmaceutical bottle or other liquid containers and may be reused.

Abstract: Liquid handling apparatus includes a transfer vessel adapted to receive and retain a predetermined volume of liquid between an upper air-inlet and lower liquid inlet/outlet, the latter being an opening in the base connected to a liquid-flow delivery and suction pipe of desired length, the latter having an open terminal end downstream of a manually controllable on/off valve, the terminal end being adapted to be placed in liquid communication with a supply vessel or dispensing container.

Abstract: A closure providing a side wall having first and second distal ends, an inner surface and an outer perimeter. A cone-shaped divider projects inwardly and upwardly from a lower perimeter of the side wall and includes a drain-back orifice therethrough. The cone-shaped divider further includes an apex having an opening therethrough. The closure further provides a lid pivotally attached at an outer diameter thereof to the outer perimeter of the side wall first distal end by an integral hinge. The lid includes a shaped substantially conforming to the side wall perimeter.

Abstract: A measuring dispensing cap for a container comprising a peripheral sidewall and a pivotable flip top supported on the peripheral sidewall for rocking movement about a hinge axis; the hinge axis separating a push panel portion of the flip top from a dispensing panel portion of the flip top; and wherein a measuring chamber is formed an area enclosed the peripheral sidewall underlying the dispensing panel portion; wherein the measuring chamber is defined by a portion of the peripheral sidewall, the dispensing panel portion, and by an angled weir panel extending from the peripheral sidewall downwardly and inwardly, terminating at a weir edge in substantial vertical alignment with the hinge axis, thereby creating a weir opening into the chamber; and wherein the flip top is formed with a depending flange which engages the weir panel edge when the flip top is opened to thereby close the weir opening.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing device for use with a fluid reservoir having a cup having a bottom wall and a top wall, the top wall including an orifice to permit removal of fluid from the cup and with the top wall having a threaded axial opening, the bottom wall being coupled to a conduit adapted for communication with fluid in a reservoir; and a column rotatably positioned in the axial opening and extending therefrom into and out of the cup, the column including an orifice positioned in the cup, the column including a threaded portion being cooperative with the threaded axial opening such that the position of the column orifice in the cup can be varied through a vertical range of movement by rotation of the column, and the column further including a tubular portion being in fluid communication with the column orifice and with the conduit and movable relative to the conduit while substantially maintaining a seal therebetween throughout the vertical range of movement of the orifice in the cup.

Abstract: An apparatus for containing and dispensing fluids comprises a collapsible, fluid-tight bag having an bag internal volume for storing fluid and at least one opening thereto, dispensing mechanism positioned one opening of the at least one opening for selectively dispensing fluid from the collapsible, fluid-tight bag; and a rigid container having a container internal volume and a partition to divide the container internal volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, the partition having an opening, the dispensing mechanism extending through the opening and secured in the opening, the collapsible, fluid-tight bag positioned in the first chamber, wherein the second chamber is removable. The bag is formed of a flexible plastic material. The dispensing mechanism is a spigot that has a neck mechanically coupled to the opening of the bag, whereby the spigot is in fluid communication with the container internal volume.

Abstract: A measured dose dropper includes an adjustable extension fitted within a hollow barrel in an end opposite that of the opening of the barrel. The adjustable extension includes gradation marks which correspond to the volume within the hollow barrel as adjusted by sliding the adjustable extension. A float within the hollow barrel acts as a float valve when fluid is drawn into the hollow barrel, preventing no more than the desired precise amount of fluid to be contained within the hollow barrel. Accordingly, an adjustable measured dose of fluid can be reliably and accurately dispensed.

Abstract: A first embodiment of a package including superimposed flexible opaque and transparent sides and a circumferential peripheral seal determining an interior sealed enclosure for storing a liquid material includes two contiguous depending seals separated by a preformed slot dividing the enclosure bilaterally into a storage reservoir and a dispensing channel in fluid communication. The dispensing channel includes a closed lower end contiguous to a notch in the peripheral seal. Tearing the package at the notch results in collaterally tearing open the channel lower end and a contiguous portion of the peripheral seal, thereby enabling removal of package contents. Use of a ruled scale imprinted on the opaque side proximate to the dispensing channel and viewing through the transparent side the disposition of material in the channel enable the selection of a measured quantity of material to be expelled from the channel.

Abstract: A container that includes a dosage dispenser mounted therein and having an opening that is aligned with the rim of the container so that a user may pour out or drink the contents of the container and the dosage dispenser simultaneously. Scale markings on the container and the dosage dispenser permit a user to ascertain the amount of liquid in each. The opening of the dispenser is aligned with the rim of the container wall.

Abstract: A cap for use with an associated container comprises a measuring spout which is wholly contained inside the cap and does not protrude into the container. The cap comprises a cap wall which is adapted to provide an opening in which the spout is seated. The spout comprises a forward wall and at least one side wall which forms an open-topped hopper. The spout pivots between a closed, filling position and an open, dispensing position. The spout is formed from a visually translucent material, such as any of a number of commonly available plastics. Volumetric measuring indicia are disposed on an outer surface of the forward wall of the spout, thereby allowing a user to determine and adjust the desired volume of the material prior to discharge of the material from the spout. The cap is also provided with upwardly and inwardly tapered portions which guide the material into the hopper.

Abstract: A holder for standard liquid filled cartons, such as those containing milk or juice. The holder includes a sleeve that surrounds the carton sides, a base closing the sleeve for supporting the bottom of a carton and a handle for lifting and carrying the holder and carton and for pouring liquid from the carton. The handle preferably is movable between a deployed position for use and a stored position folded against the holder. The holder may also be used as a measuring vessel when a carton is not housed therein. A second set of indica may be provided on the sleeve indicating the volume at different levels in the holder without a carton therein. Also, a thermometer, preferably a liquid crystal temperature indicating strip, may be provided on the inside of a transparent sleeve to show the temperature of a container therein.

Abstract: A measuring/dispensing cap adapted for attachment to an open, upper end of a container, the cap including a lid and a peripheral skirt extending downwardly from the lid, the lid pivotally secured to the skirt; a sifter panel integral with the skirt and separating the skirt into upper and lower sections, the upper section including a measuring chamber and the lower section including a screw thread for attaching the cap to the open upper end of the container. The sifter panel is formed to provide a flow opening on one side of a horizontal centerline extending across the cap, the flow opening defined in part by a first edge extending parallel to and spaced from the horizontal centerline. A rotatable weir dam panel overlies the sifter panel, the weir dam panel having a second edge which may be aligned with the first edge to enable substantially free flow of container contents through the flow opening.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing cake toppings or the like, comprising a frusto-conical container having an outlet formed in the base thereof and a valve assembly for closing the outlet. The valve assembly comprises two downwardly-inclined shutters hinged to opposite sidewalls of the outlet, the shutters being pivotally connected to respective branches of a bifurcated actuating member. A trigger is provided on the inner surface of a handle, for actuating the valve assembly. A sieve member may also be provided. In use, the container is filled with the topping material to be dispensed. The user holds the device over, for example, a cake and actuates the valve assembly to dispense the material, thereby ensuring that all of the material is dispensed onto the desired area of the cake.

Abstract: A liquid chemical measuring system including an elongate translucent or transparent polymeric tank having an upper portion with graduations indicating the amount of liquid required to fill the tank to each of the graduations when said tank is vertically disposed, and a generally funnel shaped portion adjacent its lower end. The tank has a liquid passage opening through its lower end, and an air passage through a transverse wall at its upper end. A frame supports the tank with its upper end uppermost, a liquid valve is attached to the tank across its liquid passage opening, and an air pump is coupled to the air passage opening of the tank by a valve operated by a single lever so that it can alternatively cause vacuum or pressure in the tank, thereby allowing liquid to be drawn into the tank to measure it using the graduations and then to be forced out of the tank.