Abstract: Provided is a dispenser receptacle which include: an external container having an internal accommodation space whose upper portion is opened; an internal container which is inserted into the inside of the external container so as to move longitudinally, and in the inside of which contents are accommodated; a button which is combined so as to move longitudinally along the side wall portion of the external container; a connection unit which connects the button and the internal container and both sides of which move in integral form; and a pumping unit which is combined with an exit portion of the internal container and pumps contents according to ascending and descending of the internal container to then discharge the pumped contents externally, to accordingly minimize a height of the button which is protruded to the outside even though an operational stroke of the button becomes large to thus provide effects of enhancing conveniences in use of users and improving a quality of the external appearance of a produ

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing fluids, especially particulate matter, from a supply bin. The apparatus includes a plough that is movable at least partially in and out of the bin and which, when retracted, closes a matching aperture in the bin, whereby there is an adequate quantity of fluid above the plough.

Abstract: A housing can be mounted to a pistol or other weapon and conveniently fired therefrom and can be used as a discrete weapon itself. A cap has a central aperture which secures the nozzle and/or valve stem of a canister of chemical irritant from movement and is secured to the proximal end of a hollow tube. A feature of the new invention is a slot access running along the length of the tube for some distance from its distal end. The tube may be either open or closed at its distal end. Toward the distal end of the tube, an interior ridge or stop cooperates with the cap aperture to secure the canister of irritant. When a canister is installed in the housing, the operator can release an irritant spray axially from the canister by pressing a digit against the side of the canister's storage cylinder and, thereby, displace its longitudinal axis along an arc. The housing need have no other mechanisms, except the housing and canister.

Abstract: An actuator cap for a container of product includes a base having an outer wall and a substantially immovable pillar and an actuator member to actuate a valve of the container. The actuator member includes an actuator arm and a central engagement member. The actuator arm extends from the central engagement member and includes a contact surface that extends outwardly from the pillar. A flexible web is flexibly coupled to the base of the actuator cap and the actuator member. An actuator cap may also include a guide member disposed adjacent the actuator member that is configured to guide movement of the engagement member.

Abstract: To overcome shortcomings of the prior art, the subject invention is provided which includes various dropper bottle designs and dropper bottle assemblies including accessories for dropper bottles. With certain aspects of the subject invention, improvements in the administration of eye drops is provided by adding accessories or modifications to conventional dropper bottles, so that doses and/or single drops may be administered in a repeatable and reliable manner. More specifically, certain embodiments use devices (10, 300) to restrict the amount the dropper bottle (12) is deformed in administering a dose; other embodiments rely on mechanical reduction of interior volume (without deformation of the dropper bottle (12)) to administer a dose, such as with a displaceable piston (500, 602); and, yet, a further embodiment provides a valving arrangement (402, 404) to limit a dose.

Abstract: A holder for an aerosol can is provided in which a pivotable trigger mechanism can actuate the aerosol can by inducing a compressive force on the lower end of the can. When inducing this compressive force, the pivotable trigger mechanism is at an angle with the holder wall. After dispersing the contents of the aerosol can, the pivotable trigger mechanism can then be rotated such that the trigger mechanism substantially covers an opening in the holder body.

Abstract: A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end includes a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector. A receiving area is defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout. The first member is movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

Abstract: A dispenser for a container comprising an annular ring having a central portion with at least one aperture. The annular ring is attached to a valve dimensioned to close an opening of the dispenser. The valve is operatively associated with the opening and biased in the closed position. Depressing the annular ring acts as an actuator to cause the valve to move inwardly into the container and away from the opening, thereby allowing the contents to be dispensed from the container through the at least one aperture of the annular ring.

Abstract: A device and a method for spraying a certain quantity of fluid. The device includes a casing with a cavity for accommodating a liquid reservoir and a pump which delivers a specific quantity fluid upon activation. The device further includes a nozzle through which the flow of fluid passes in the form of spray droplets together with an activating device which acts upon the base of the reservoir due to the application of opposing forces to the casing, basically at right angles to the pumping movement of the device.

Abstract: A tool for self-defense and safety includes a body defining a canister compartment and a flashlight compartment. A flashlight head is securable to the body at a first end. A switch assembly is housed by the body and regulates power delivery to the flashlight head from a battery disposed in the flashlight compartment. A nozzle is securable to the body at a second end. Actuation of a trigger assembly ejects spray through the nozzle from a spray canister disposed in the canister compartment. The trigger assembly is mounted on the body proximate to the switch assembly such that either the trigger assembly or the switch assembly may be actuated without changing grip on the body. In addition, a user may strike with the tool without changing grip on the body.

Abstract: A volatile material dispenser includes a housing adapted to receive a container, wherein the container includes a tilt-activated valve stem with a discharge end. The discharge end of the valve stem is adapted to be in fluid communication with a discharge orifice of the housing. A drive unit is disposed within the housing, wherein the drive unit includes a bi-metallic actuator, a piezo-linear motor, an electro-responsive wire, or a solenoid, which is adapted to impart transverse motion to a body of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for blending two different components, comprising: two vessels each containing one of said components, connection means to which said components are separately fed from said vessel, and an actuation device which initiates the entry of the components into said connection means from said vessels at a predetermined ratio, where a pressurized vessel each is provided as a vessel from which said component is discharged by means of an expulsion agent via a valve, the valves of said vessels being operated via the actuation device.

Abstract: A disposable dispensing device for storing and dispensing fluids, such as liquids and gels is disclosed. The dispensing device is a scalable packaging solution including an outer protective housing or shell, optionally a fluid reservoir, and an orifice from which the materials are expelled. The dispensing device can also include a dispensing button that activates an internal pumping system via an actuator mechanism that translates a force in a first direction into a force in a second direction. The dispensing device is particularly useful for liquids such as fragrances or colognes, gels, purified water, dry powders, creams, and pharmaceutical products such as eye ear drops or sprays. The device by design has many uses, is highly portable, and can include an outer reusable and decorative case.

Abstract: A dispenser system comprising a reservoir, a closure device for controlling the flow of liquid from the reservoir, and a housing to which the reservoir is attached is disclosed. The reservoir is movable relative to the housing from a storage position in which the closure device prevents liquid flowing from the reservoir to a dispensing position in which the closure device allows liquid to flow from the reservoir. The housing comprises an activation device which on movement of the reservoir from the storage position to the dispensing position causes the closure device to allow the liquid to flow from the reservoir.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing device for dispensing a fluid product having a dispensing member mounted for movement along an axis X-X from a first position to a second position which causes a dose of a fluid product to be dispensed, and a finger-operable actuator member movable in an actuating direction generally transverse to the axis to cause at least one cam surface thereof to cam the dispensing member from the first position to the second position. The at least one cam surface has a commitment section, oriented at a first angle to the axis selected such that a minimum actuating force is required to be applied to the actuator member to cause the at least one cam follower surface to ride over the commitment section onto the drive section. The commitment section of the cam surface is arcuate.

Abstract: In a two chamber cartridge with chambers arranged axially one after the other, wherein the front chamber in a front part of the cartridge interior is divided by a double wall insert into an outer partial chamber and an inner partial chamber which are both closed at the rear ends by pistons and the rear chamber is formed by a beaker which is inserted into the rear of the cartridge and has a beaker bottom with a pin extending from the beaker bottom through an annular piston closing the beaker, the rear end of the double wall insert abuts the annular piston closing the beaker and the annular piston includes passages leading to gap between the two spaced walls of the double wall insert and the two front partial chambers and the intermediate space are in communication with a mouthpiece space at the front end of the cartridge.

Abstract: A discharge device for media includes an outer housing with a discharge opening, a discharge handle for manual actuation. A support is arranged in the outer housing. Movable along a main axis relative to the outer housing and connected to the discharge handle, it has a seat for a pump dispenser. A pump is actuated by compression of the pump dispenser. A first abutment on the housing interacts with the pump dispenser, actuating the pump. The support has a functional portion which acts on the pump dispenser with a force oriented in the direction of the first abutment on the housing. An adjuster is provided between the handle and the functional portion of the support, by which the position of the functional portion relative to the first abutment on the housing can be adjusted for a defined setting of the discharge handle.

Abstract: A series of improved paint stripers and methods for their construction, the use of lightweight, inexpensive, readily available construction materials, and specialized nozzles and actuators.

Abstract: An ophthalmic dispenser and method of filling and dispensing fluid stored therein. The dispenser includes a rigid housing defining a fluid-receiving chamber, a flexible bladder receivable within the fluid-receiving chamber, a pump coupled in fluid communication with the fluid-receiving chamber, and a nozzle having a valve defining an annular, axially-extending valve seat, an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication between the valve seat and the pump, and a flexible valve cover extending about the valve seat and forming an annular, axially-extending interface therebetween.

Abstract: A container for regenerating salt for a dishwasher comprises a body (1) having a spout adapted to engage an inner periphery of a mouth of a dishwasher salt tank. The spout has a gate (2) operable by a user to allow the flow of salt.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of a fluid product having a storage chamber for storing the fluid product in; a dispensing outlet through which the fluid product is dispensable from the dispenser; a metering chamber which is adapted to provide the metered volume of the fluid product for dispensing through the dispensing outlet by movement of the metering chamber between a contracted state and an expanded state, movement of the metering chamber from the contracted state to the expanded state placing the metering and storage chambers in fluid communication to enable the metering chamber to receive from the storage chamber an excess volume of the fluid product comprising the metered volume and a surplus volume; and a bleed arrangement adapted to bleed the surplus volume of the fluid product from the metering chamber is described.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device comprising: a reservoir (10) containing the fluid; a dispenser head (20) provided with a dispenser orifice (21), said dispenser head (20) being displaceable relative to said reservoir (10) so as to dispense the fluid through said dispenser orifice; and a removable protective cap (30) that is displaceable between a closed position, in which it covers said dispenser orifice (21), and an open position, in which it uncovers said dispenser orifice (21); said device being characterized in that it further comprises blocking means (40) that are displaceable and/or deformable between a blocking position, in which they prevent fluid from being dispensed, and a release position, in which they do not prevent fluid from being dispensed, said blocking means (40) being displaced and/or deformed into their blocking position by said protective cap (30) in its closed position.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device having a body (10), a fluid reservoir (20) containing one or a plurality of doses of fluid, a piston (30) designed to slide in the reservoir so as to dispense a dose of fluid each time the device is actuated, and actuator (40) for displacing the piston (30), the device being characterized in that it includes at least two laterally-actuated elements (50, 60) distributed around the body (10), the laterally-actuated elements (50, 60) being displaced simultaneously in a direction that is approximately transverse to the central axis of the device, and each co-operating with a peripheral edge (41) of the actuator (40) so as to exert an axial force thereon.

Abstract: An ophthalmic dispenser has a rigid housing defining a fluid-receiving chamber, a flexible bladder receivable within the fluid-receiving chamber, a pump coupled in fluid communication with the fluid-receiving chamber, and a nozzle having a valve defining an annular, axially-extending valve seat, an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication between the valve seat and the pump, and a flexible valve cover extending about the valve seat and forming an annular, axially-extending interface therebetween.

Abstract: A bottle is disclosed that includes a product stored therein. It is configured to be removably engaged with a docking station in an inverted arrangement to be activated by the docking station and heat the product. The bottle may include a pump structure (e.g. in the form of a bellows), or be a squeezable bottle, or be a bowable bottle, or have other pumping features. Structures are provided to prevent drool after use, to help apply the heated product to the skin, and to insure proper heating and dispensing. Also disclosed are combined docking stations and bottles where the bottle is positioned in an inverted manner, and methods for using these devices.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device a body (1), a fluid reservoir (3), a dispensing member, such as a pump or a metering valve having a piston or a valve member that is mounted to move axially, which dispensing member is fitted to the reservoir (3), and an actuating element (5) mounted to move between a rest position and an actuating position, for actuating the dispensing member and thus for selectively dispensing the fluid contained in the reservoir (3), fluid dispenser device being characterized in that the direction in which actuating element (5) moves is different from, and in particular perpendicular to, the axial direction in which the piston or the valve member of the dispensing member moves, the actuating element (5) having an end portion provided with the cam surface (6) which co-operates with the reservoir (3) or a fixing ring (8) adapted to fix the dispensing member to the reservoir (3) so that the actuating element (5) being moved substantially radially into its actuating position causes the reservoir (3) to

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid spray bottle with combined drive, equipped with a liquid propulsion member (50) that has a main axis of translation (X?X) coupled, on the one hand, to a spray member (9) comprising a nozzle (11) having an axis of diffusion (Y?Y) and, on the other hand, to a container (3) containing the liquid.

Abstract: A metering device or a metering element, in particular for metering substances in the compiling of combinatory material libraries, described as comprising a metering element having a supply vessel, open on one side, for holding the substances to be metered, and a plunger, which is axially displaceable and reversibly seals the opening of the supply vessel and which has at least one, preferably centered metering orifice for metering the substances provided in the supply vessel, the supply vessel and/or the plunger having an accommodation as contact point for a mechanical gripping device. Moreover, a metering method is described.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device having a fluid reservoir (10), a pump (20) mounted on the reservoir (10) for selectively dispensing the fluid, and a dispenser head (30) connected to the pump and incorporating a dispenser orifice (31). The device includes at least two laterally-actuated elements (40, 50) distributed around the dispenser head (30), the laterally-actuated elements (40, 50) being displaced simultaneously in a direction that is approximately transverse to the central axis of the device, and each co-operating with a peripheral edge (11) of the reservoir (10) so as to exert an axial force thereon.

Abstract: A series of improved paint stripers and methods for their construction, the use of lightweight, inexpensive, readily available construction materials, and specialized nozzles and actuators.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device a body (1), a fluid reservoir (3), a dispensing member, such as a pump or a metering valve having a piston or a valve member that is mounted to move axially, which dispensing member is fitted to the reservoir (3), and an actuating element (5) mounted to move between a rest position and an actuating position, for actuating the dispensing member and thus for selectively dispensing the fluid contained in the reservoir (3), fluid dispenser device being characterized in that the direction in which actuating element (5) moves is different from, and in particular perpendicular to, the axial direction in which the piston or the valve member of the dispensing member moves, the actuating element (5) having an end portion provided with the cam surface (6) which co-operates with the reservoir (3) or a fixing ring (8) adapted to fix the dispensing member to the reservoir (3) so that the actuating member (5) being moved substantially radially into its actuating position causes the reservoir (3) to

Abstract: An improved system for fitting a container to a distribution device, more particularly, the system and/or device is incorporated into a refreshing/cleaning apparatus for treating fabric garments, is disclosed. A method of using this fitment system to distribute the product is also disclosed.

Abstract: A manually-actuated device for dispensing a fluid in liquid or powder form and that comprises a fluid reservoir (10), dispensing means (20) for selectively dispensing the fluid contained in the reservoir (10), a dispensing head (30) provided with a dispensing orifice (31), and an actuating system (40) for manually actuating said dispensing means (20), said device being provided with a captive cap (50) mounted to move between a rest position, in which it covers the dispensing orifice (31) and prevents the dispensing means (20) from being actuated, and an in-use position, in which it uncovers the dispensing orifice (31) and enables the dispensing means (20) to be actuated, characterized in that said cap (50) is part of said actuating system (40), said cap (50) actuating said dispensing means (20) by being moved towards its in-use position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder filling method in which powder is filled in a powder box having a discharging port at its bottom segment, the powder box is moved over a cavity to be targeted while being slid on a die plate, thereafter the powder in the powder box is dropped into the cavity by its own gravitational force and filled there, wherein the powder in the powder box is applied with a mechanical agitation when the powder in the powder box is at least dropped into the cavity in the powder filling method for filling the powder in the powder box while being dropped at least into the cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus for expressing and unloading an isoelectric focusing gel from an electrophoresis gel tube includes a first support for supporting the gel tube, a plunger rod and a second support for supporting the plunger rod. The first support is mounted on a movable carriage and is moved toward the second support so that the gel tube slides onto the plunger rod to unload the gel from the gel tube. A plurality of gel tubes can be mounted in a rack and the rack coupled to the first support. The first support preferably includes a plurality of openings oriented with the gel tubes for guiding a respective plunger rod through the axial passage of the gel tubes. In preferred embodiments, the second support supporting the plunger rods is substantially stationary while the first support moves toward the second support so that the gel tubes slide onto the plunger rods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manually actuatable delivery device for the delivery of a volume of liquid, comprising a housing (1a, 1b, 1c) which includes an outlet (2) through which liquid, in use, is delivered, a liquid delivery unit (5) which is located within the housing (1a, 1b, 1c) and a actuating means (1c) moveable from a first position to a second position when acted upon by a user. The liquid delivery unit (5) is held by a locking mechanism (17, 18) in a non-actuatable mode and the actuating means (1c) cooperates with an interfering member (7) as it moves from the first position to the second position such that the interfering member (7) eventually releases the liquid delivery unit (5) from the locking mechanism (17, 18) to enable delivery of the liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for selectively dispensing different liquids (I, II) from a single item of packaging containing a plurality of independent reservoirs (R1, R2), each reservoir having a drawing-off member (P1, P2) equipped with a dispensing head (11, 12) and suitable for being actuated by relative movement of said head, said device being characterized in that it comprises a central housing (1) supporting the reservoirs (R1, R2) peripherally and movably relative to the associated dispensing heads (11, 12) secured to or integral with said housing (1), and including a selective locking key (2) for selectively locking said reservoirs in positions in which they are fixed relative to said heads (11, 12).

Abstract: A manually-actuated device for dispensing a fluid in liquid or powder form and that comprises a fluid reservoir (10), dispensing means (20) for selectively dispensing the fluid contained in the reservoir (10), a dispensing head (30) provided with a dispensing orifice (31), and an actuating system (40) for manually actuating said dispensing means (20), said device being provided with a captive cap (50) mounted to move between a rest position, in which it covers the dispensing orifice (31) and prevents the dispensing means (20) from being actuated, and an in-use position, in which it uncovers the dispensing orifice (31) and enables the dispensing means (20) to be actuated, characterized in that said cap (50) is part of said actuating system (40), said cap (50) actuating said dispensing means (20) by being moved towards its in-use position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge apparatus for media. Corresponding media discharge apparatuses are e.g. generally known in the form of pump atomizers. The problem of the invention is to create a greater freedom of design for the actuation of such discharge apparatuses. This problem is solved in that the actuation direction of the actuating element of the discharge apparatus differs from the stroke direction of the pump element of the discharge apparatus.

Abstract: A drain cleaner includes a casing having a tube engaged with an opening in the first end of the casing and the tube has a shrink opening on a top surface thereof. A high pressure can is received in the casing and includes a valve which is located in alignment with the shrink opening of the tube. A rod movably extends through a second end of the casing so as to push the can to let the valve be activated by the shrink opening and a high pressure is generated through the tube.

Abstract: A novel metering valve having improved flow for delivery of an aerosol formulation is disclosed. Methods of improving the flow characteristics of a metering valve are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a rare earth metal-based alloy powder supplying apparatus, a rare earth metal-based alloy powder is supplied from a feeder box having an opening in its bottom surface into a cavity by moving the feeder box to above the cavity. The apparatus includes a bar-shaped member which is moved horizontally and in parallel in the bottom of the feeder box. A plurality of the bar-shaped members may be provided horizontally at distances. The apparatus further includes a powder replenishing device for sequentially replenishing the alloy powder into the feeder box in an amount corresponding to a decrement in amount resulting from the supplying of the alloy powder from the feeder box to the cavity, an inert gas supply device for filling an inert gas into said powder feeder box, and a plate member made of a fluorine-contained resin and mounted on the bottom surface of the feeder box.

Abstract: A package for containing and applying a two-component liquid solution includes a housing having first and second liquid chambers for containing associated liquids to be applied, and first and second liquid cartridge pumps mounted in the housing and respectively disposed in the first and second chambers. Each of the pumps has an inlet for receiving liquid from the associated chamber. A surface applicator is mounted on the housing to apply the two-component solution to a surface, such as a user's skin. A manifold is connected to the outlets of the pumps to mix the liquids from the pump outlets and direct the mixed liquids to the applicator. One of the housing and the applicator has a portion that is moveable with respect to the pumps for activating the pumps and delivering liquids from the chambers simultaneously to the applicator.

Abstract: A deodorizer device for deodorizing shoes, includes a container containing deodorizer material, and a dispenser assembly at one end of the container for dispensing deodorizer material. The dispenser assembly includes a feed tube having one end located within the container and the opposite end communicating with one or more discharge openings for discharging deodorizer material laterally of the container. The dispenser assembly further includes an actuator attached at one end to the feed tube and configured to enable the actuator to be inserted into a shoe, when the container is inverted, to stably support the container in the inverted position, and to be pressed against the inner surface of the shoe bottom for discharging a quantity of deodorizer material from the discharge opening laterally into the shoe.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser of the type comprising a tank (R) fitted with liquid extractor means (P) suitable for being actuated by axial displacement of the tank relative to a delivery tube (T) having a portion that projects outwards, the dispenser being characterized in that it comprises firstly a discharge duct (1) connected in leakproof manner to the outer portion of the delivery tube (T) and passing through an endpiece (2) connected rigidly to a housing (B) containing the tank (R), and secondly at least one side knob (11, 12) engaging the tank or the delivery tube and carrying a cam (110, 120) designed to co-operate in sliding contact with at least one sloping wall (21, 22) secured to said endpiece (2) in such a manner that substantially radial thrust on said knob (11, 12) is transformed into axial displacement of the tube (T) relative to the tank (R), thereby causing the liquid to be dispensed.

Abstract: Apparatus (2), for dispensing a chemical, including an aerosol container (10), which contains the chemical, the aerosol container provided with magnetic material, a solenoid (12) which extends around the aerosol container (10), and a control switch (16) and timer (18) to control actuation of the solenoid (12). The actuation of the solenoid (12) causes the aerosol container (10) to behave as the solenoid core and the aerosol container (10) moves from a non-dispensing position to a dispensing position.

Abstract: A container has a hollow body, a first passage, a U-shaped second passage and an outlet. The first passage is defined in the top of the body. The second passage is also defined in the top of the body and communicates with the first passage through a third passage. The outlet is defined in the top of the body and communicates with the second passage. With such a container, a small amount of the contents can be dispensed from the container through the passages when the user turns the container upside down repeatedly. In addition, the container with the passages can be formed by a blowing process with a desired mold. It is easy to manufacture and form the container. The cost of manufacturing the container with a dispensing effect is decreased.

Abstract: A spray wand and stand is described, in which a canister holder is adjacent a bottom portion of an elongated framework. A stand is situated adjacent the canister holder and provide ground contact points with the framework that function to hold the framework in a position in which a handle end of the framework is elevationally above the canister holder.

Abstract: A dispenser device for dispensing a single dose of liquid, the device comprising: a cylinder (4) containing said dose of liquid; a piston (10) which slides in sealed manner in said cylinder (4) between a storage position in which it isolates said cylinder and an actuated position; a piston actuator member (3); and an outlet passage (5) for connecting said cylinder (4) to an outlet orifice (6); the device being characterized in that said piston (10) includes a through-passage (11) which is closed in sealed manner in the storage position of the piston (10) by a closure member (20), said closure member being designed to open said through-passage (11) under the effect of a predetermined pressure which is created inside the cylinder (4), so as to enable said dose of liquid to be expelled through said through-passage (11).

Abstract: A filling apparatus for axial powder presses with a filling device includes a filler drive plate, a filling shoe arranged in particular on the side of the press, and a powder feeding device. The filling device can be moved forward and backward on a filler plate by means of an actuator, and in a filling position the filling shoe can be pressed against the filler plate respectively against a die surface embedded therein. According to the invention, the filling shoe is only loosely coupled to the filler drive plate, thus allowing the filling shoe to be subjected to a controlled and uniform adjusting force.