Abstract: An attack-repellent device includes a housing which can be carried like a wristwatch on the arm of the user, or attachable to a waling cane, or the user's belt or neck chain. The housing includes one or more nozzles which ejects an attack-repellent chemical under the force of a propellent fluid preferably stored in one or more canisters within the housing. The inner end of each nozzle forms a projection insertable into the discharge orifice in a canister which contains a one-way valve which normally closes the discharge orifice. A spring is provided for urging one or both of the nozzle and canister toward the other. Latching means is provided for normally separating each canister from the associated nozzle. A user-operable member is provided which could be a wall of the housing which normally covers over an entry recess through which the canister or canisters are placed within the housing.

Abstract: A powder dispenser basically characterized by a powder reservoir (14) positioned above a mixing chamber (18). The mixing chamber (18) is separated from the powder reservoir by a first wall (16). The first wall (16) includes a powder outlet (22) bordered by a downwardly directed upper valve seat (24). The mixing chamber (18) includes a second wall (20) spaced axially below the first wall (16). The second wall (20) includes an air inlet (32) bordered by an upwardly directed lower valve seat (28). An axially movable valve plug (32) is located within the mixing chamber (18). The valve plug (32) has upper and lower surfaces (34 and 36), with the lower surface normally resting on the lower valve seat (28), and its upper surface (34) normally spaced axially from the upper valve seat (24).

Abstract: A dispenser for a pump-type container comprises a case having at least one wall mounting bracket and a floor surrounded by upright side walls. A lid hinged to the case has a peripheral skirt at least partially covering an upper portion of the case. The lid has a rest position and a depressed position, with a clearance being provided between the lid and the case when the lid is in the rest position. An aperture is formed in the lid and adapted to receive a nozzle of a pump-type container, such that the clearance between the lid and the case is sufficient to activate a pump mechanism of a pump bottle located within the case when the lid is depressed.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing foodstuffs or other consumer products and the like comprises a base, a drive assembly having a drive handle, a container defining a chamber at least partially filled with foodstuffs or other products and a feed cone having an auger blade disposed therein and extending into the container when the feed cone and the container are operably linked. A measuring chamber and a dispenser chute are moveably mounted to the feed cone. The dispensing chute is retained in a normally closed position by a spring secured to the dispenser chute. When the drive handle is manually turned a measured quantity of food stuff or other consumer product is conveyed into the measuring chamber.

Abstract: Tamperproof packaging for a spray device (1) of very small size constituted by a can (2) whose diameter and height are no more than a few centimeters and having a valve (3) actuatable by a hollow rod (4). The packaging has an open-topped case (13) having a bottom and a side wall, the bottom including an opening (15) which is wide enough to pass the finger of a user, but which is too narrow to pass the spray device (1). The packaging also has a pusher (5) constituted by a thrust cylinder (6) having an outside channel having one end which communicates with the outside and having its other end engaged by abutment over the rod (4) of the valve (3). The package has an outer envelope (8) which is fixed to the thrust cylinder (6) and which provides a surface suitable for receiving pressure from two other fingers of a user.

Abstract: The present dispenser device is designed in particular for eye treatment and comprises a pump body including a pump chamber, a piston slidable within the chamber and extended beyond the chamber by a rod pierced by a channel capable of communicating with the chamber, and an endpiece fixed to the rod and having a dispensing orifice in line with the channel of the rod. In addition to the above conventional items, the dispenser has a chamber admission valve which is constituted by co-operation between the enclosure defining the pump chamber and the piston which engages therein or projects therefrom as the case may be. The co-operation is preferably via a sealing lip. This disposition makes it possible to dispense a drop whose volume as determined by the capacity of the chamber is very small. In addition, the piston is returned to its rest position with the admission valve closed by resilient means disposed between the pump body and the endpiece. This guarantees that only drop is dispensed at a time.

Abstract: Device for atomizing a liquid, such as for refreshing a toilet, which device is provided with a double-action pump. A replaceable container containing the liquid to be atomized is provided. The container contains a suction line, a nonreturn valve and a connecting nipple by means of which the container can be inserted in a connecting opening of the housing which is permanently mounted, for example on a door, and in which the pump and atomizer are situated.

Abstract: The present invention includes a pistol like housing, a trigger activated ratchet controlled take up roller adapted for removably receiving the squeeze end of a collapsible tube. A flexible tube guide having opposing ends, one end being connected to the take up roller so that rotation of the roller causes the guide to be rolled around the roller. Connected to the opposing end of guide is a generally U-shaped member adapted for removably receiving the open end of a collapsible tube. Also included is a pair of springed pinch rollers adapted for squeezing extrudable material from a collapsible tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing ravioli and other dough capsules containing a filler comprises a rotatable horizontal drum with uniformly spaced cavities in its cylindrical surface, means for suplying a first dough sheet to the top of the drum, a filler feed header flexibly suspended thereover and containing a gear pump with discharge nozzles aimed downwardly at the cavities, active drive means for moving the header, passive drive means for the pump to meter gobs of filler through the nozzles, means for supplying a second dough sheet over the first sheet with filler gobs thereon, and a roller to press the second sheet against the first sheet to fuse them around the filler gobs. The dough-encapsulated filler gobs are cut from the fused dough sheets as ravioli or like product.

Abstract: A metering device for measuring bulk particulate material, such as feed, includes a hollow casing having a paddle gate positioned therein. Rotation of the paddle gate dispenses a predetermined weight of particulate material into the outlet port of the device. A monitoring mechanism monitors the back up of dispensed material in the outlet port stopping the flow of material into the metering device should the backed up material reach a predetermined level, thus avoiding jamming of the paddle gate.

Abstract: An adjustable dose dispenser having a measuring chamber of constant cross-section defined in a housing wherein an end of the chamber is selectively placed in communication with a reservoir containing flowable material to fill the chamber and with a passage to discharge material from the dispenser, and including a piston movably mounted in the housing and having an end face located in the measuring chamber so as to define the measuring volume between the piston end face and the end of the chamber. A manually operable drive mechanism is movably carried by the housing and has formations thereon operatively engaging formations on the piston so that upon movement of the drive mechanism the piston end face is moved along the measuring chamber to vary the volume thereof and so that dimensional control of the volume of the measuring chamber is determined by tolerance associated with misalignment of the formations on the piston and drive mechanism.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for nasal administration of an aerosol product is provided with a housing for a pressurized dispensing container with a pivoted cover which in its closed position encloses an outlet duct of the housing. The container is received in a chamber of the housing which is sealed by a bellows portion. An openable closure provides access to the chamber for insertion and removal of the container. The apparatus seals the chamber against ingress of foreign matter between use and encloses the outlet duct to prevent soiling.

Abstract: An adjustable metering dispenser apparatus having a container for holding free-flowing materials. The top of the container has at least one opening therein and a cap is provided for opening or closing the top. The cap is rotatable for allowing it to be moved between the open and closed position. A metering chamber is slidably disposed on the exterior of the container and is adjustable by telescoping it with respect to the container for adjusting the size of a chamber therein by such sliding motion. A closure is provided on one end of the metering chamber for selectively opening or closing it so that once the material has been measured in the metering chamber, it can be freely dispensed in a normal way.

Abstract: A manually operable fluid dispenser is described in which the pump cylinder (12) is a separate part plugged onto a dispenser body (2) and secured against retraction by stop and counter stop members (18, 10). The pump cylinder (12) is engaging a counter member (9) of the dispenser body (2) and this counter member (9) is surrounded at a distance by an additional casing jacket (5) entirely receiving the pump cylinder (12) in the initial position of the pump piston (20). Although a resiliently opening and closing discharge valve is conceivable a discharge closure device can be provided which, upon initially operating the discharge pump, irreversibly opens. An expel member (34) immersed into the hollow pump piston (20) is provided in the pump chamber (14) in such a way that it immerses at the beginning of the pump stroke.

Abstract: An open cylinder adapted to receive a tear gas canister has a trigger mechanism that holds the canister well above the bottom of the cylinder. When the device is activated by an intruder, the operating mechanism withdraws trigger mechanism from under the cylinder, frees the cylinder to fall by gravity against an impact plate, which inturn, opens the canister value so that tear gas is discharged into the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus comprises a pressurised dispensing container (3), a housing (2) for the container defining a bore, the container having a body (50) which is axially slidable in the bore, the container having a collapsible metering valve (8) located at a first end (6) of the body for dispensing metered quantities of fluid and actuated by axial depression of a valve stem (9) defining a dispensing flowpath, a valve actuator (11) fixedly connected to the housing at a corresponding first end (7) thereof and defining a further dispensing flowpath for product fluid dispensed through the stem, and trigger means (30) operable to urge the container body axially towards the first end of the housing such that the valve stem is depressed by relative movement together of the valve and actuator and thereby dispensing a metered quantity of fluid, wherein the container body defines a chamber (4) and the container includes means (5) dividing the chamber into a product fluid reservoir (25) communicating with the valve an

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for feeding raw polymeric material in pellet form from a hopper into the input opening of an injection molding machine. The apparatus includes a carriage for supporting the hopper upright and a track assembly to which the carriage is slidably connected for allowing repositioning of the hopper. The track assembly includes a feed port arranged so that when the carriage is positioned aligned with the feed port, the raw material flows due to gravity from the hopper, through the feed port and into the machine. A preferred embodiment includes a dual-hopper transport having two carriages slidably mounted on a single track assembly. Cleanout ports are provided in the track assembly for discharging unused raw materials from the hopper.

Abstract: A hand held metered spray dispenser including a housing, a nozzle on the housing, a fluid container in the housing, an orifice in the housing, and a converter pivotal to the housing for converting a manual force applied through the orifice along a manual force axis to a force moving the container along a pumping axis transverse to the manual force axis to dispense a metered amount of fluid through the nozzle along a dispensing axis substantially coincidental with the pumping axis.

Abstract: A disposable syrup package includes an integral valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a movable plate with an aperture that lines up with a discharge opening of a container in an open position. In a first embodiment, the plate is mounted for reciprocating movement in a slot in the discharge wall of the container and is spring biased to a closed position. In a second embodiment, the plate is mounted for rotation and includes an arcuate slot alignable with the discharge opening.

Abstract: The invention is a dispenser for use with aerosol formulations for inhalation therapy. The dispenser is small, conveniently carried, and features means to prevent unintended actuation of the aerosol canister and means to prevent dust and dirt from entering the dispenser during storage.

Abstract: A device is described for indicating the number of doses dispensed from an aerosol container (2, 102) having an outlet valve member (4, 104) movable relative to the body of the container to dispense its contents in measured doses. Relative movement between the aerosol container body and the outlet member are detected by a ratchet wheel (14, 114) and ratchet driving member (11A, 111) which move with the body and outlet member respectively or vice versa. The ratchet wheel may in turn drive an indicating member in the form of a linear rack (20, 119, 120) or rotatable wheel (116).

Abstract: A hand held metered spray dispenser including a housing, a nozzle on said housing, a fluid container in said housing, an orifice in said housing, and a converting means pivotal to said housing for converting a manual force applied through the orifice along a manual force axis to a force moving said container means along a pumping axis transverse to the manual force axis to dispense a metered amount of fluid through said nozzle along a dispensing axis substantially coincidental with said dispensing axis.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing combination includes a mounting unit having a base and a cover. A dispensing unit including a supply reservoir and a spring load pump and nozzle is supported on the base and has a portion which projects through and is accessible from the bottom of the base and cover so that the dispensing unit can be moved upwardly relatively of the mounting unit to depress the pump and dispense a variably predetermined amount of the contents through the nozzle.

Abstract: A fluid outlet opening/closing mechanism and a fluid storing member equipped with this mechanism including a valve seat having a portion formed of a magnetic material, housed in the fluid storing member and adapted to be attached to an outlet portion of the fluid storing member, and a valve member having a portion formed of a magnetic material and adapted to be seated on the valve seat. At least either of the magnetic portions respectively of the valve seat and of the valve member is constituted by a material capable of generating a magnetic field.

Abstract: A dispenser for flowable materials such as toothpaste includes a hollow barrel in the form of a cylinder open at its lower end and closed at its upper end with the flowable material being inserted in the cylinder. A plunger, which is also in the form of a hollow cylinder open at its lower end and closed at its upper end is telescopically arranged in the cylinder so that upon telescopic movement of the plunger in the barrel, flowable material is dispensed from a spout at the upper portion of the barrel.

Abstract: A pump for dispensing liquid via a syringe has a chamber in which a hollow cylinder is mounted. The cylinder is connected to the chamber via a first normally closed check valve. A hollow plunger reciprocates in the cylinder is connected thereto via a second normally closed check valve. A charge of liquid is placed in the hollow plunger. On the out-stroke of the piston, the liquid in the piston is sucked through the second normally closed check valve into the cylinder and on the in-stroke of the plunger the liquid is forced through the first normally closed check valve into the chamber wherein it is maintained under pressure created by the pumping action of the plunger. An outlet tube leads from the lower part of the chamber to a syringe and an normally closed pinch valve in the syringe is manually operable to permit liquid under pressure to be squirted from the syringe.

Abstract: A dispensing device comprises a cartridge unit with at least two chambers containing liquid or pasty substances and pistons therein being connected with each other by at least one blade adapted for cutting through a dividing wall, between two chambers and separating their contents, only one piston assembly being required which can be operated with a propellant under excess pressure preferably not exceeding 6 bars. As no piston rod is required the construction of the device is very compact. In a first step for actuating the pistons, the cartridge unit is moved forward toward an exit end of the device bearing a discharge nozzle whereby valves in the device are opened and contents from the cartridge unit are conveyed to the discharge nozzle. After each discharge a restoring element returns the cartridge unit to a rearward end position whereby the valves are closed and no contents can leak from the cartridge.

Abstract: A device is provided for dispensing a mixture of propellant and product (e.g. medicament) from a pressurized aerosol container (3). The device has a housing (1) receiving the container (3), a cover (7) and an actuator lever (10) all pivotally connected to one another. The axes of pivoting are so arranged that moving the cover (7) from a closed position to an open position puts the device in a "primed" condition in which squeezing the housing (1) and actuator lever (10) together displaces the container (3) with respect to the housing (1) and thereby opens the outlet valve (4) of the container (3) to dispense mixture from the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the performance of razors. Immediately before use, the razor's edge is cooled to cause the metal of the razor to contract thermally, causing microscopic irregularities on the blade edge to recede, resulting in a sharper, smoother, blade, which is capable of giving a superior shave. In the preferred embodiment of an apparatus to cool such a razor, a coolant is sprayed on the razor's edge immediately before shaving.

Abstract: This relates to an air freshener which is intended to be mounted on a swinging member, such as a door. The air freshener includes an upper reservoir and a lower liquid perfume distributor or generator pad. The reservoir will carry a dispensing valve, preferably in the bottom wall thereof. The dispensing valve includes an over center valve member which will tilt from one position to another when the air freshener is moved. When actuated, the valve member will swing from one tilted orifice closing position to a momentary on center dispensing position and then to its other off-center tilted position closing the valve orifice.

Abstract: A hand held and operated apparatus is provided for adjustably measuring and dispensing a flowable material. A vessel for containing the flowable material is positioned on a housing for movement between a first measuring position and second discharge position. An adjustable member is rotatably positioned with the housing and opposite the vessel for variably adjusting the quantity of material to be dispensed.

Abstract: A dump assembly having a fixed conduit and a rotatable conduit provided with overlapping plates, respectively, at their adjacent ends. The plates are formed with openings, respectively, normally offset from each other to block flow. The other end of the rotatable conduit is provided with means for securing the open end of a filled container thereto. Rotation of the rotatable conduit raises and inverts the container to empty the contents while concurrently aligning the conduit openings to permit flow of material therethrough.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for casting parts comprising an open-faced mold which is displaced under a ladle. As the mold cavities, defined in the face of the mold, pass beneath the ladle, each is filled with molten material via a sprue in the bottom of the ladle. The ladle includes a venting conduit positioned within the sprue so that as the molten material empties into a mold cavity from the ladle, the air trapped within the mold cavity is vented through the sprue via the venting conduit.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable post-mix carbonated beverage dispenser unit for use in small offices or small-volume locations is described. Flavored syrup is supplied to the unit from disposable sealed syrup packages which are plugged into a dispenser valving system. CO.sub.2 is supplied to the unit carbonator system in returnable containers which also may be quickly plugged into a CO.sub.2 valving system.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein liquid may be continuously fed at a constant small rate includes a liquid reservoir displaceable up and down and provided at a lower portion thereof with a liquid delivery orifice block, a small liquid dropping tank displaceably supported for up and down movement and provided with a liquid dropping chute and an intake nozzle communicating with the orifice block and disposed at a location lower than the location where the liquid dropping chute is attached to the small liquid dropping tank, a photoelectric droplet counting mechanism provided facing a dropping portion of the dropping chute, and a reservoir raising/lowering mechanism and a tank raising/lowering mechanism adapted respectively to either raise or lower the liquid reservoir and dropping tank in accordance with signals from the counting mechanism.

Abstract: A mounting structure for the support of a granulate hopper on the injection unit of an injection molding machine by means of which the hopper can be selectively attached to a horizontally oriented injection unit and a vertically oriented injection unit, the structure comprising a vertical primary charge chute and an inclined secondary charge chute leading into the plastification cylinder, and a direct attachment of the hopper base formation to a primary horizontal mounting face of a horizontally oriented injection unit, or an attachment of the same hopper formation to the horizontal upper face of an inclined hollow adapter post aligned with the secondary charge chute of a vertically oriented injection unit. To the hopper is clamped a hopper base which is slidable on a transferrable horizontal guide plate.

Abstract: A structure supporting a hopper with granulate raw material on the injection unit of an injection molding machine, the structure featuring a conical lower section on the hopper with an adjoining hopper extension in the form of a cylindrical wall and a radial flange, the hopper extension being clamped between a hopper base and a clamping bell with a conical cavity. On the carrier bridge of the injection unit is mounted a horizontal guide plate which engages a guide groove in a flange of the hopper base, for transverse mobility of the hopper between the charge chute of the plastification cylinder and a discharge opening. A clamping lever serves to secure the hopper on the guide plate.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing anti-burglar device is disclosed in which a chemical irritant such as tear gas is discharged into the area to be protected when an intruder forces entry into the area to be protected with which the device is associated. The anti-burglar device employs electrical elements for causing the release of the irritant gas and includes provisions for time delayed release of the chemical irritant.

Abstract: Containers for providing predetermined quantities of cement and aggregate to be transported to a site for on site mixing of concrete. The containers have two compartments which are self closing due to the weight of the contents, one compartment containing cement and the other aggregate. When placed on a ring-like support the compartments release their contents. The hopper of the concrete mixer provides support to permit the opening of the container mouths and has a water spray curtain to prevent the fine cement powder to be taken away by the wind, with the water spray providing the correct amount of water for the concrete.

Abstract: A device for dispensing liquid from an ampul or the like has a body that defines a cavity with an open entrance end for receiving an ampul. An annular seal in the cavity is in sealing engagement with an ampul as the ampul is telescopically inserted into the cavity, and an inlet tube secured in the cavity has an inlet end adjacent the open end of the cavity and an outlet end in fluid communication with a dispensing passage, so that when an ampul is in sealing engagement with the annular seal and the inlet end of the tube is submerged in liquid in the ampul, further axial movement of the ampul into the cavity creates a piston action which compresses air trapped in the cavity and forces liquid from the ampul through the inlet tube and the dispensing passage in a dispensing action.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing a bathing liquid into shower water, of a type that includes a reservoir assembly for holding the liquid and a mixer coupling connected between a water outlet and shower head to mix bathing oil from the reservoir with water flowing towards the shower head. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir that can hold a small quantity of bathing liquid, a container which can hold more than the reservoir to repeatedly fill it, and a housing that pivotally supports the container to flow bathing liquid into the reservoir until the liquid reaches the level of the opening in the container. The mixer coupling includes a venturi to pass shower water and draw in bathing liquid, a chamber between the venturi inlet and the shower water entrance, an air vent leading to the chamber, and a diaphragm freely movable in the chamber against and away from the air vent to permit the outflow of liquid from the coupling when the shower is turned off.

Abstract: A CO.sub.2 supply system for a carbonator includes a CO.sub.2 cylinder containing a combination of liquid carbon dioxide and gaseous carbon dioxide under pressure at approximately 900 p.s.i.g., an openable end including a valve element disposed in an elongated extension of that end, an adaptor socket for receiving the elongated extension and supporting the cylinder, a pressure regulator connected to the adaptor and a hose coupling the same to a carbonator tank and an elongated tube extending from the open end of the cylinder toward a closed end thereof and terminating at a position spaced from the closed end. The elongated tube is open at both ends to permit the flow of liquid or gas therethrough, depending on the orientation of the CO.sub.2 cylinder. In order to dispense CO.sub.2 gas to a carbonator, the CO.sub.2 cylinder is disposed with its open end down and plugged into the adaptor socket. In this position, CO.sub.2 gas is present in the head space of the CO.sub.2 cylinder adjacent the closed end thereof.

Abstract: A hand held dispenser constructed to dispense a mixture of separately stored fluids and including provision for simultaneously dispensing this mixture in one of a plurality of preselected ratios. The dispensing mechanism is normally spring biased to a retracted position from which it is manually shiftable to the mixing and dispensing position from which it is manually shiftable to the mixing and dispensing position. The device includes provision for blocking fluid flow from separate storage chambers and for arresting flow while the ratio selector mechanism is undergoing adjustment to a different position.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a two-chamber pressurized dispensing container in an inverted position with its dispensing valve directed downwardly, comprises a lower supporting arm having an opening through which the valve extends. The container is held above the supporting arm by one or more supporting rings which surround the container body, but which permit downwards movement of the container body. The container is supported from the arm by its valve so that the valve will be opened on application of downwards pressure to the container body.

Abstract: The measuring dispenser includes a fixed assembly having liquid and air passages an external guide, a slidable assembly having pouring, measuring and connecting chambers and an internal guide slidably sealed on the external guide to slidably mount theslidable assembly on the fixed assembly. A valve assembly is actuated by the slidable assembly which is spring biased to a normal position closing the outlet valve for sealed storage and measuring. A manual operator adjacent the guide and top of the bottle provides for convenient signle hand gripping of the bottle and manual operation to move the slidable assembly to its dispensing position. The valve assembly functions to push liquid to initiate dispensing pouring flow from the measuring chamber. An external air vent is connected only to the pouring chamber, and an improved connecting chamber with air passage and liquid passage to maintain separated liquid and air flows to avoid air lock between the dispenser and bottle are also provided.

Abstract: A wall mounted coffee dispenser; which includes a container suspended at its upper end by bearings of a stationary bracket, so that when a lower end of the container is rearwardly pushed, it slides in a track that is abutted against the wall, and which is integral with a flat disc which normally intercepts a dispensing opening at a bottom of the container, in order that when the container is rearwardly pushed, the dispensing opening clears the disc allowing coffee to pour out.

Abstract: A humidifier unit with a water supply reservoir, a media unit which passes through the reservoir and picks up moisture, a motor and fan unit together with drive mechanism for rotating the media unit and for blowing air through the media unit and into the surrounding area, and a removable, refillable liquid water treatment dispenser. As depicted, the humidifier is a console room humidifier with the water reservoir accessible from the rear. The removable dispenser is an auxiliary unit consisting of an elongate bottle, the cap of which carries a spring biased poppet valve with a projecting stem. The bottle is inverted and received through an opening in the top wall of the humidifier with its valve operating stem resting on an abutment above a flow passage funnel unit mounted on structure within the humidifier above the water reservoir.

Abstract: This invention relates to lawn spreader markers generally, and more specifically to an intermittent manually controlled marking apparatus which delineates the area covered by the spreader hopper opening and which utilizes foam as the marking material.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing bulk, particulate material in a controlled choked flow in which the particulate material is fed through a vertical hopper having a closure which has its opening controlled by the weight of material in the hopper.

Abstract: A marking apparatus includes a wheel-equipped base and a handle for pushing the base. A can holder is adjustably mounted on the handle for holding a can of marking material. The can holder includes a stop plate which engages the actuator of the can and through which the marking material is sprayed. A trigger rod is movably mounted on the handle for pushing the can toward the stop plate for opening the valve of the can.