Abstract: A rigid thermoplastic squeeze container having a self-sealing dispensing valve, for use with flowable substances, has a cylindrical shell with a body portion, a first sealable open end and an opposite end having a head portion with a dispensing orifice closed off by a self-sealing valve. A thermoplastic cylindrical support sleeve is fitted within the cylindrical body portion which extends from a position adjacent the head portion to a location spaced from the sealable end of the cylindrical body portion of the shell, such that that end can be sealed. The cylindrical shell and cylindrical body portion may be bonded together, and the head portion of the cylindrical body portion of the shell may have a downwardly depending flange to trap an end of the cylindrical support sleeve between the flange and the cylindrical body portion.

Abstract: A round post-mix beverage dispenser includes a cylindrical carbonator, still water conduits for supplying water to be carbonated, and carbonated water output coils in the form of circular courses of tubing which surround the carbonator tank in a surrounding water bath. Syrup conduits are coiled in circular courses within the water bath. The round or cylindrical shape of the dispenser housing is adaptable to many different looks such as cans, bottles, glasses and cups. Preferably the basic cylindrical housing shape is made to look like a can of a beverage. Decorative sleeves which define or simulate the appearance of other types of containers such as bottles, cups and glasses can be easily added to the basic cylindrical housing, as desired, to provide different attractive appearances to promote sales.

Abstract: A discharge unit (1) contains two separate delivery units (15) to be actuated in common through which the medium flows along a module (35) separate from two base bodies (4,5) to two atomizer nozzles (48) so that due to their spray cones overlapping each other the two separately emerging media are intermingled in utmost fine dispersion and, e.g. with the formation of a gelling blended medium, react with each other. As a result of this two media reacting with each other chemically or physically can be intermingled not before being outside of the discharge nozzles (48) and thereby simultaneously applied to the region of application, e.g. a mucuous membrane.

Abstract: The dispenser is a rigid type multi-chamber, refillable dispenser where only the substance containing chambers need to be discarded and replaced. At the point of the chambers interconnecting into the upper portion of the dispensers there is a cutter to break the seal on the chambers. In operation stabilized piston rods fit into each chamber and push against pistons having a deformable upper surface to expel the substance. The refill chambers have off-center exit openings whereby the distance to the dispenser nozzle exit is minimized. The push rods are stabilized by being of a size and shape to be proximate the walls of the chambers while actuating the pistons.

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

Abstract: An attack repellent holder for securing an attack repellant device to a user's hand is provided. The attack repellant device includes a canister of attack repellent. The attack repellant holder includes a body having a cavity defined therein. The cavity is adapted for a close conforming fit to an exterior portion of the canister of attack repellent. A plurality of finger rings are attached to the body. The finger rings are positioned such that a user's fingers can be inserted in the finger rings to secure the device to a user's hand.

Abstract: A refill cartridge for an aerosol dispenser. The aerosol dispenser has an outer housing adapted to preferentially fit a user's hand with the front of the dispenser presented away from the user. An actuator arm is hinged to the outer housing. A refill cartridge may be removably inserted into the outer housing from beneath. The cartridge includes an aerosol can having a manually activatable valve and an upwardly directed nozzle, which extends through a nozzle port in the actuator arm when the cartridge is inserted within the outer housing.

Abstract: The present invention is an expandable tear drop shaped bladder toy gun for subsequent ejection of liquid therefrom. It includes a main housing having a liquid ejection nozzle, a handle and a trigger, as well as an inflatable tear drop shaped bladder connected to or encompassed in the main housing, and includes a single inlet/outlet tube connected to the bladder. There is also a storage tank for supplying liquid, e.g. water, thereto, as well as a hand pump connected to both the storage tank and the bladder. The pump is physically connected to the housing and functionally connected to the storage tank and the bladder inlet. There is a bladder release valve having an upstream side and a downstream side. The bladder release valve is connected to the bladder outlet at the valve's upstream side, and is connected to the trigger for opening and closing thereof, and is connected to the nozzle at the valve's downstream side for subsequent liquid ejection when the trigger is pulled.

Abstract: A combination dispenser and personal care tool device is in the form of a rigid container for a bathroom item. A retainer or holder is mounted to the container which receives a personal care tool. In a preferred practice of the invention the container is a toothpaste dispenser and the personal care tool is a toothbrush. In a further aspect of the invention the dispenser includes indicia for indicating the contents level in the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispensing system for flowable liquids that includes a dispensing base for holding a refill package of a flowable liquid. A door is pivotally mounted to the dispensing base by a first pivot so that the door can have an open position and a closed position. The system has a push handle pivotally mounted to the door by a second pivot and a latch integral with the dispensing base to pivotally secure the push handle at the second pivot when the door is closed so that the door is held secure in the closed position and the push handle may be used for dispensing. The dispensing system also includes a release for disengaging the push handle from the latch so that the door may be moved to its open position.

Abstract: A water dispenser of a refrigerator which comprises a reservoir for storing water, and is positioned in a pocket, a holding member for supporting the pocket, a valve assembly for supporting the holding member, and an opening/closing section for operating the valve assembly. The holding member is inserted into the holding member upside down. The valve assembly includes an outlet conduit screw-coupled to the reservoir, through which the water contained in the reservoir is exhausted. The outlet conduit is opened and closed by a packing member, and the packing member is moved upward and downward by the valve rod. The valve rod is moved upward and downward by an opening/closing section having a pair of cams. The water dispenser is simple in structure, increases efficient space use of the refrigerating compartment door, is convenient to use, and can be cleanly maintained.

Abstract: A water dispenser of a refrigerator which includes a reservoir for storing water, and which is positioned in a pocket, a holding member for supporting the pocket, a valve assembly for supporting the holding member, and an opening section for operating the valve assembly. The holding member is inserted into the holding member upside down. The valve assembly includes an outlet conduit screw-coupled to the reservoir, through which the water contained in the reservoir is exhausted. The outlet conduit is opened and closed by a packing member, and the packing member is moved upward and downward by the valve rod. The valve rod is moved upward by a lever of the opening section. The lever has a dispensing head which is provided on an upper surface thereof with a pair of opening protrusions. Also, a stopper obstructs the lever so that the lever cannot pivot.

Abstract: A paste-depositing apparatus comprising, a temperature-controlled hopper having an open upper end for receiving a batch of paste material and having a lower perforated end for dispensing the paste material, the lower perforated end including a lever-operated slide valve for opening and closing a plurality of inlet and outlet ports for discharging a row of paste material each time the lever is moved between a first and a second position.

Abstract: An insulated container assembly which includes an insulated jacket and a container liner retained in the jacket. The container liner is formed having a body defining a mouth at an upper end thereof. A cap is retained on the container liner over the mouth. The insulated jacket has at least one wall which defines a cavity therein for receiving the container liner. A hood portion of the insulated jacket is attached to and extends from a portion of the wall. A closure structure is provided on the hood and the wall. The container liner is generally rigid and the insulated jacket is a generally flexible construction. The container liner can be loaded from the top into the cavity of the insulated jacket. The hood is extended over the cap with the cap extending through a cap opening in the hood defined by a collar thereof. The closure structure is operated to secure the hood to the wall of the insulted jacket and retain the container liner in the cavity thereof.

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 disposable liner for a pressure feed paint cup and a method for using such liner. A lid is removed from the paint cup and a disposable liner bag is inserted into the cup while an open end of the liner bag extends from the open cup end. The open liner bag end is folded over and protects the cup end and paint is poured into the liner bag. A disposable lid is placed over the open cup end and the open liner bag end is folded inwardly over the disposable lid. The paint cup lid is then attached to the paint cup, clamping the liner bag and disposable lid in place. As the paint cup lid is placed on the paint cup, a paint feed tube is pushed through an opening in the disposable lid. Optionally, a ring may be placed in a recess in the disposable lid to retain the folded liner bag end in place while the paint cup lid is attached to the paint cup. After painting, the liner and any remaining paint are disposed of.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquids is provided having a container including a bottom opening and an envelope structure surrounding the container. A bottom wall on the envelope structure is adjacent the bottom opening so that liquid from the container will collect in the envelope structure about the bottom opening. A dispensing passage is coupled to the envelope structure and leads from inside the envelope structure below the bottom opening upwardly and terminates outside the envelope structure. At least a portion of the envelope structure is resiliently deformable for deflection to create pressure in liquid in the envelope structure to thereby cause liquid to exit through the dispensing passage.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispenser includes a base used to be attached to a wall of a public toilet. A clamping device is formed with the base for clamping two liquid soap receiving bottles equipped with liquid soap discharging controllers. When the controllers are pushed, a predetermined amount of liquid soap will flow out of the bottles. A mounting portion is integrally formed along a top of the base and defines two lugs at two sides thereof and first inclined surfaces located just below and beside the lugs and second inclined surface located generally in front of the lugs. A cover defines a pair of mounting pins pivotably connected with the lugs and a pair of locating tabs.

Abstract: The bag for bag-in-box of this invention comprises: a bag body composed of flat portions and side portions each having a folding line along which the side portion is folded inward; oblique seal portions provided at respective corner portions of the bag body, the oblique seal portion being formed by obliquely cutting-off the respective corner portions; and a triangular fin portion integrally formed with the oblique seal portion; wherein the flat portion and the side portion are composed of several sheets of synthetic resin films that are superposed to each other. The dimensions of the bag shall be set within a predetermined range so as to meet the International Standard of a pallet. The opening portion to be formed on the outer box of the bag-in-box has a size enabling to sufficiently draw out a spout and the bag body portion around the spout to form a funnel-shape.

Abstract: A device for storing a liquid or pasty product and for dispensing a given quantity of the product includes a container that contains the product. A stopper is disposed at an upper end of the container. A dip tube extends through a channel of the stopper and into the container. A sealed enclosure receives the container such that the container can be subjected to a pressure higher than a pressure outside of the enclosure. A weighing element of the enclosure measures the weight of the container when the container is received in the enclosure. A controller controls a mechanism for pressurizing the enclosure by comparing a change in weight of the container with a set value that corresponds to a predetermined quantity of product to be ejected from the container, and interrupting pressurization of the container when the change in weight of the container has reached the set value.

Abstract: A container for carrying and dispensing liquid and semi-liquid products includes an inner product tank received within an outer protective tank. The inner tank receives the liquid or semi-liquid product to be transported from one location to another, while the outer tank protects the inner tank from punctures and other damage during transport of the container, and during discharge and refill of product in the inner tank. The outer tank has downwardly extending support legs, which enable separate containers to be stacked atop each other. The support legs of the outer tank transfer the stacking load from the top surface to the bottom surface of the outer tank legs and for reducing load stresses on the inner tank holding the liquid or semi-liquid product. The inner and outer tanks cooperate with each other to facilitate drainage and cleaning of the inner tank, and for protection of a product pump including a discharge hose, while one or more tanks are stacked atop each other during transit.

Abstract: An adjustable fountain dispenser merchandising system including: (1) a light-weight, adjustable framework for clamping onto a dispenser to support and anchor the merchandising system, and (2) merchandising panels removably attached to the framework.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel squeezable dispensing container, a sleeve for conventional squeezable dispensing containers, and a tab strip that can be used to convert conventional squeeze tubes into those of the present invention, that can be secured in an at least partially rolled up configuration after at least a portion of the contents of the container have been extruded.

Abstract: A container and pump device is provided that allows interference in pumping action, caused by collapsing of an inner layer of the container during expulsion of fluid from within the container, to be eliminated. The container can be a laminated bottle having a mouth portion, a body, a bottom portion, and at least an inner layer and an outer layer. The pump device includes a suction portion inserted into the bottle and an operable portion exposed to an outside of the bottle. The suction portion is open to a lower end of the pump and includes a rod extending toward the bottom of the bottle. The rod has a cross-section that extends in more than two directions, preferably an I-beam with a centrally intersecting beam. The suction portion, including the rod, creates several fluid communication paths along the I-beam rod from the inner layer to the pump.

Abstract: A holder for a self defense spray comprises primarily a canister to hold a quantity of a self defense spray with an attached ring extending from the canister which fits a human finger. On top of and extending from the canister is an actuating plunger for ready access by a human thumb. The canister also has an orifice to discharge self defense spray upon actuation of the actuating plunger. Alternatively, the canister may form a hollow, open-topped cylinder to receive a pressurized can, such as an aerosol can of the self-defense spray, with the same or similar ring for use by the person carrying the spray. The actuator may be oriented to extend beyond the perimeter of the cylindrical canister to make the actuator more readily accessible by the user.

Abstract: A water filter assembly mounted to an inner surface of a refrigerator and accessible from within a refrigeration compartment of the refrigerator. The filter assembly includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a replaceable filter cartridge. The first and second housing parts cooperate to define a fluid-tight chamber for receipt of the filter cartridge. The first housing part includes an inlet port through which unfiltered water may be introduced into the chamber and an outlet port through which filtered water may exit the chamber. The second housing part surrounds a portion of the first housing part and provides a volume sufficient to hold the filter cartridge and any water within the chamber when the second housing part is released from the first housing part to replace the filter cartridge, and thereby prevents or minimizes spillage of water from the filter assembly during filter cartridge replacement.

Abstract: A container having panels that contain a bag of strip material. The container is movable between a confining position enclosing the bag of strip material and a position in which the bag is relaxed so as to relax snags of looped elastic material that may have arisen during transit. During transit, the strip material has a tendency to flow from the top and over the edges of the bulk to work its way along the sides, potentially snagging with adjacent loop material. During dispensement of the strip material, these snags may give rise to tension spikes. By displacing the panels of the container out of the confining position and into a relaxed position, the confining forces become relieved and thereby the snags relax. The tension spikes otherwise arising during dispensement are thereby eliminated.

Abstract: This includes a condiment, such as mustard, catsup, etc. dispensing unit. The condiment is in a container such as a bottle with a neck portion which is attached to a novel plastic dispenser cap. When the device is hanging upside down, the condiment in the container flows into the dispensing tip which has a valve mechanism such that no fluid flows out the end of the tip until pressure is applied by squeezing the plastic tip. A push rod with two spaced apart arms has a roller at the end of each arm. The rollers are a lesser distance apart than the diameter of the dispensing nipple. When the rod pushes the arm, the rollers roll against the dispensing nipple, squeezing and compressing it, and forcing its condiments out the lower end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement of a discharge container with a nozzle for housing a liquid, for example, an instantaneous adhesive or another moisture curing type adhesive, various adhesives such as solvent volatilizing type adhesive, various chemicals, foods, inks and medical supplies. The present invention is a discharge container with a nozzle which includes a container body for housing contents, a nozzle threadly attached to the container body, and a dual-shoulder type protective frame having a neck hole, wherein the base end of the mouth of the container body is inserted through the neck hole of the dual-shoulder type protective frame, and the container body is threadly attached to the nozzle, thereby allowing them to be made a one-piece structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for the dropwise delivery of a fluid (6) contained in a flexible vial (4; 4'), the device comprising a tubular case (1) capable of surrounding the vial (4; 4'), which casing is provided with a bottom portion (2; 7) whose inner surface lies opposite the outer surface of the bottom wall (42; 42') of the vial (4; 4'), the bottom portion (2; 7) of the casing (1) being equipped with a resiliently displaceable tab (3; 8) which can be moved so as to press against the bottom wall (42; 42') of the vial (4; 4') in order to squeeze the vial (4; 4') and drive out a drop (60) of fluid.

Abstract: An all-purpose dispensing unit for dispensing liquid products such as milk, cream, juices, iced tea, water, liquid eggs, fruit drinks, lemonade, wine, and other liquids, and for dispensing bulk products such as salad dressings and condiments including ketchup and mustard, comprises a cabinet having a chamber adapted to receive one or more cartridges with each cartridge containing a different selected liquid to be dispensed. Each cartridge comprises a container for holding the liquid, a front door panel on the cartridge adapted to close the front wall opening of the cabinet chamber to prevent the escape of cold air from the chamber and act as a door to the cabinet chamber, and a dispensing valve extending outwardly from the front door panel and connected to the liquid in the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing an aerosol container's pressurized fluid contents includes a base; a first, outer sleeve mounted on the base; a second, inner sleeve nested within the outer sleeve and defining a bore adapted to receive the container; and a plurality of retainers pivotally mounted to the base within the outer sleeve so as to move from a radially inward position to a radially outward position relative to the centerline of the two sleeves. The inner sleeve is biased away from the base by a first spring, such that a first internal camming surface on the inner sleeve engages each retainer to urge it radially inwardly into engagement with the container's external curl upon advancement of the container into the nested sleeves, thereby securing the container proximate to the base. Upon moving the inner sleeve towards the base, the sleeve's first internal camming surface disengages the retainers to permit their radial expansion and, hence, the release of the container's external curl.

Abstract: A substantially flat collapsed plastic bag with an evacuation form unit insert positioned therein as manufactured to serve as a form about which the filled bag will collapse as it is emptied. The form unit comprises a ring for mounting the unit on the spout of the bag and a multi-channel form extending radially from the ring and hingedly connected thereto. A simple method is provided for manufacturing the bag with the form unit insert.

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: An apparatus is provided for storing and dispensing a beverage such as beer or wine. An outer insulated vessel encloses a replaceable inner vessel which holds the beverage. The inner vessel provides a valve controlled spout which is auto-positioned into engagement with a dispensing tube attached to the outer vessel when the vessels are in place. A hole in the outer vessel allows a handle to be brought into contact with the valve by external actuation so that the beverage enjoys the thermal protection of the outer vessel while being, itself, a light weight and easily replaced unit.

Abstract: A caulk container with heater coils comprising: a thermal sleeve formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with an inboard region and an outboard region, the sleeve being formed of heat-resistent material, the sleeve including a plurality of heater coils operatively coupled to each other, the outboard region having an end including an aperture to permit the passage of a dispensing tip of a tube of caulking material therethrough, the inboard region of the sleeve including coupling means to permit insertion of a tube of caulking material therein, the sleeve including a power source to cause thermal heating of the heater coils of the apparatus.

Abstract: A container for containing flowable material comprises a rigid tank having a top opening therein for filling the tank with flowable material. A bottom opening in the lowermost portion of the tank for evacuating the flowable material. A cap seals the top opening in the tank and a piping assembly is connected to the bottom opening. A collapsible bladder inside the tank prevents the flowable material from coming into contact with the tank. A mating top cover and bottom base assembly are shaped to receive and enclose the tank. The piping assembly includes a dispensing spout which utilizes a spout, a dry-lock or a spring valve.

Abstract: A box-in-a-bag liquid soap container system for use in a soap dispenser where the container cavity has hinge point structure and sidewall strakes that interfere with the use of the full volume of the container cavity. The invention consists of a box sized to fit the full dimensions of the container cavity, with a collapsible plastic bag of liquid soap inside, where the lower front corners of the box are perforated and removable so as to provide clearance for the intruding hinge point structure, and strips of the sidewalls and back wall of the box are perforated and removable to provide clearance for the sidewall strakes. The box, with the perforations torn out fits the full size of the container cavity, and the bag conforms to the intruding hinge point structure and sidewall strakes, thus significantly increasing the liquid capacity over prior art containers sized to fit between the strakes.

Abstract: A door actuated device for dispensing fluid from a container which comprises a holder having a plunger assembly adapted to receive a container. The container has a dispensing valve and contains a deodorizing fluid, a disinfectant or a perfumed liquid which is dispensed from the device into a room when the dispensing valve is actuated by the plunger assembly of the holder upon opening or closing of a door.

Abstract: This is a dispensing unit for condiments such as mustard, catsup, etc. or industrial liquids such as soap, chemicals. The condiment is contained in a container such as a bottle with a neck portion which is attached to a dispensing nipple. When the device is hanging upside down, the condiment in the container flows into the dispensing tip, which has a valve such that no fluid flows out the end of the tip until pressure is applied by squeezing the plastic bottle. A dispenser nipple passes through a hole in a plate or tray in a housing. A back resilient pad is on one side of the hole, and on the front side of the hole is a front pad. The dispensing nipple extends through this hole between the two pads. A push rod connects to a push plate on the front side of the front pad, and the application of force on the push rod forces the two pads towards each other. When the nipple is between them, it causes the nipple to be squeezed, thus dispensing condiment out the tip.

Abstract: A sculptured air freshener dispenser of the type having a sculptured shell concealing a canister of air freshener or disinfectant therein is provided. The sculptured air freshener dispenser includes: a sculptured shell defining an interior cavity, a canister of pressurized air freshener having a stem for releasing the air freshener, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the interior cavity of the sculptured shell in functional connection with the canister.

Abstract: A modular household dispenser for fluent solids or liquids includes a rectangular casing for mounting on a wall or beneath a cupboard, and a hopper slidably mounted in the open front end of the casing. The hopper includes an inverted frusto-pyramidal bottom, the dispensing lower end of which is closed by a valve. Springs bias the valve to a closed position, whereby the valve automatically closes following a dispensing operation. During use, the hopper is slid outwardly to a dispensing position. A small container is located beneath the valve in the dispensing position for receiving any overflow. Upon completion of a dispensing operation, the hopper is slid inwardly to the storage or non-use position. The entire structure is relatively simple, compact and easy to install and use.

Abstract: An oil supply for popcorn poppers including a reservoir (26) for storing oil (28), a control housing (30) disposed above the reservoir (26), the control housing (30) having an inclined top surface (84) for supporting and heating a container (32) of congealed oil (34), a pump (72) for pumping liquified oil (28) in the reservoir (26) to a popping kettle (16), a heater (74) in the reservoir (26) for quickly heating congealed oil (28) therein, a conduit (76) for delivering oil to a popping kettle (16), and a conduit (92) for delivering liquified oil from the container (32) to the reservoir (26). The pump (72) is driven by a motor (70) contained inside the control housing (30) to deliver a measured amount of oil (28) to the kettle (16), made up by oil (34) from the container (32). A bleed hole (82) in the oil delivery conduit (76) allows pumped but not delivered oil to flow back into the heated reservoir (26) after each pump cycle so no oil remains in the delivery line (80) to congeal. Controls are disclosed.

Abstract: A perfume dispenser is provided with clear replaceable refill cartridge. The perfume applicator includes a metal or plastic barrel, screw on cap and disposable replaceable refill cartridge. The refill cartridge acts as the case of the unit and liquid perfume is dispensed from a snap-in spring loaded applicator, such as a roll-on applicator or an atomizer spray applicator. The disposable refill cartridge screws into the base of the barrel and a clear plug portion of refill cartridge allows viewing of the perfume level to determine when the unit is empty. The replaceable perfume cartridge preferably includes a threaded neck portion with a roller ball applicator portion therein, wherein the threaded neck portion is closed by a threaded metal cap.

Abstract: A water dispensing apparatus having a cabinet providing a water bottle holding compartment having a deployable ramp to assist in loading an upright water bottle into the cabinet, a front mounted alcove with a paddle switch having a stepped outer surface to allow activation by small and large diameter containers, an electrical interlock switch for avoiding inadvertent dispensing of hot water, and a reserve tank having a low water level alarm switch activating a light annunciator and a vent check valve arrangement for venting the reserve tank during water flow. The cabinet is adapted to receive a filter unit in lieu of a water bottle.

Abstract: A sprayer for dispensing a chemical repellant. The inventive device includes a main body positionable within the palm of a hand. A nozzle conduit projects from a medial portion of the main body to extend between two fingers of the hand. A dispensing assembly within the main body permits selective dispensing of a chemical repellant through the nozzle conduit to repel an attacker.

Abstract: A liquid container has a herd outer box, a flexible inner bag and a path forming member for forming a liquid path communicated with a mouth which has a restricted path for permitting the liquid to flow out of the mouth slowly.

Abstract: A self-contained, portable liquid chemical supply tank storage and transfer unit includes an external support shell having upper and lower support shell sections concentrically joined to one another. The upper support shell section includes diametrically opposed upright arms which define therebetween a generally U-shaped space in which the transfer system is positioned. The lower support shell section houses a liquid chemical storage tank. The transfer system includes a metering canister fluid-connected to the liquid chemical within the storage tank, a selector valve assembly and a pump (preferably a manually-actuated hand pump). Operation of the pump will allow liquid chemical to be drawn from the storage tank and into the canister. The liquid chemical in the metering canister may then be transferred (e.g., via gravity or another pump) to another tank, for example, a mixing tank associated with an agricultural spray implement.

Abstract: A water heater storage tank including a rigid outer shell having ports connected for water flow into and out from the storage tank. The water heater storage tank also has a flexible container within the outer shell having a wall and fittings connected to the wall for water flow into and out from the container. The fittings on the wall of the container are mounted in the ports on the outer shell. The container has a pressure compensating cushion mounted integrally with the wall of the container. The pressure compensating cushion is inflated to compensate for pressure fluctuations within the water heater storage tank.

Abstract: A water dispenser is disclosed which includes a base having an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The base includes a surface molding disposed on the upper surface and a well disposed inside said base for holding fluid. A plurality of dispensers are on the base for dispensing fluid from the well. A cap having a skirt on a lower periphery is placed on the base. The surface molding and skirt provide protection for a wood veneer finish on the water dispenser.