Abstract: A dispensing device includes a drive unit, a detector and a controller. The drive unit is configured to operate a material dispenser. The detector is configured to detect a velocity of the material sensor. The controller is programmed to maintain the material dispenser at a constant velocity based on the velocity detected by the detector.

Abstract: The invention includes a device having a chamber within a syringe. A fluid passageway extends through a syringe piston. A valve is associated with the passageway controlling fluid passage through the piston. The invention includes a piercing structure having a head segment and a body portion, with a channel through the body portion and through at least one surface of the head without passing through the tip. In another aspect the invention encompasses a method of preparing an agent for administration to an individual. A first component is provided within a syringe and a second component is provided within a vial. A closed valve is associated with a fluid passageway between the vial and the syringe barrel through a piston. Valve repositioning allows fluid passage and sliding of the piston joins the first and second components. Repeated sliding of the piston mixes the components to produce the medication agent.

Abstract: In a foamer dispenser, a depressing head includes: a head main unit with a top wall portion arranged above the stem and with an attachment cylindrical portion that extends downwardly from the top wall portion and is attached to the stem; and an exterior cylindrical portion that is provided beneath the top wall portion and surrounds the attachment cylindrical portion and the guide cylindrical portion from an outer side in a radial direction. An inside of the exterior cylindrical portion is communicable with an inside of the cylinder for air through an inside of the guide cylindrical portion. The head main unit and the exterior cylindrical portion are formed as separate entities and are fitted to each other. In an upper end portion of the exterior cylindrical portion, intake holes are formed that penetrate through the exterior cylindrical portion in a radial direction and open toward an upward direction.

Abstract: The invention discloses an elastic bag foam pump, which comprises a bottle cover (1), an elastic bag (2), a piston rod (3), a piston (4), a liquid inlet one-way valve (6) and a gas inlet one-way valve (8), wherein the elastic bag (2) is a hollow thin-wall bag; the bag opening of the elastic bag is provided with a connection part (2.1); the connection part (2.1) is mounted on an annular wall (1.1) used for connection on the bottle cover (1) in a sealing way; the elastic bag (2) is provided with an inlet hole (1.8) through which an inlet pipe (2.4) is communicated with the bottle cover (1); the gas inlet one-way valve (8) is mounted at one side of the inlet hole (1.8); a piston rod upper end (3.1) is fixed to an upper wall connection part (2.3) of the elastic bag (2); the lower end of the piston rod (3) is provided with the piston (4); and a cylinder (1.2) is arranged in the middle of the bottle cover (1). The elastic bag foam pump has the advantages of simple structure, low cost and easy to use.

Abstract: A medicine bottle with a solid silica flaky drying agent is disclosed. The solid silica flaky drying agent is wrapped in a filter paper and packed inside a bubble cap on which a number of holes are provided for moisture absorption. The bubble cap containing the solid silica flake drying agent can be attached to the cap of the medicine bottle via a baseplate behind a circular locking notch for preventing the solid silica flake drying agent from falling off the cap, or placed at the bottom of the medicine bottle which has a circular locking notch to prevent the solid silica flake drying agent from falling out of the medicine bottle.

Abstract: A foam dispensing cap includes a cap body having a ceiling wall and a cylindrical side wall, and a partition member. An ejection pipe is erected on the upper surface of the ceiling wall. An air chamber is in the space below the ceiling wall. A liquid entry opening is in the partition member. In the air chamber, an air passage for flowing air within the air chamber and a liquid flow path for flowing the content liquid, which has passed through the partition wall and entered the air chamber, communicate with each other. The air passage and the liquid flow path are formed to merge, and a region ranging from the point of merging to the ejection pipe defines an air-liquid mixture flow path. When the squeeze container is tilted and squeezed, the content liquid is ejected in a foamy state from the leading end of the ejection pipe.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a non-aerosol foam pump for use in association with an unpressurized liquid container and a foaming element comprising. The pump includes a liquid pump portion and an air pump portion. The liquid pump portion has a liquid chamber with a liquid internal volume and a shuttle liquid piston. The liquid chamber is in flow communication with the unpressurized liquid container and in flow communication with the foaming element. The air pump portion has an air chamber with an air internal volume. The air chamber is in flow communication with the foaming element. The liquid pump portion and the air pump portion have an activation stroke and a return stroke. During the activation stroke the air internal volume is reduced and during a beginning stage of the stroke the liquid internal volume remains the same and during a later stage the liquid internal volume is reduced.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispenser includes a cap adapted to be mounted onto a container. A cylinder longitudinally and rotatably extends through the cap. A tube is longitudinally connected to a lower end of the cylinder. A discharge tube is partially longitudinally received in the cylinder. The discharge tube has a lower end received in the cylinder and abutting against an inner periphery of the cylinder and is reciprocally moved relative to the cylinder. A push-button is mounted onto a top of the discharge tube. A negative pressure relative to the space in the container is intermittently formed in the cylinder such that the liquid soap in the container will sequentially pass through the tube, the discharge tube and the push-button when the push-button is reciprocally pressed and the piston of the discharge tube is reciprocally moved relative to the cylinder.

Abstract: Exemplary foam pumps, refill units and foam dispenser systems are disclosed herein. One exemplary refill unit includes a container and a foam pump secured to the container. The foam pump includes an outer housing, an inner housing and a cap. An air pump chamber is formed at least in part by the inner housing. In addition, a liquid pump chamber is formed at least in part by the inner housing. At least a portion of the liquid pump chamber is also formed by the outer housing. An air outlet is located at the bottom of the air pump chamber, which connects to an air outlet passage formed at least in part by the outer housing and the inner housing. Air and liquid dispense tubes are included as well as a mixing chamber located remotely from the foam pump.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dispensing a foam of a fluid product (P) comprising a head (3) wherein a mixing chamber (4) of said product with air (A) is formed, said head having: a passage for product (23) and a passage for air (25); a unit for foaming (5); a supply valve (30) of the mixing chamber (4) which comprises a product valve (31) and an air valve (32); a passage for return air (33) which is provided with an air return valve (34); the supply valve comprising a membrane (30) whereon the product (31) and air (32) valves are formed, said membrane being arranged in order to be reversibly mobile starting at a pressure that the source of product (24) or that the source of air (26) exerts on it, between a stable position wherein the passages of the product (23) and of the air (25) are closed by the intermediary of the corresponding valve (31, 32) and a stressed position wherein the passages for product (23) and for air (25) are open in order to supply the mixing chamber (4).

Abstract: A foam pump including a housing and a piston that reciprocates within the housing is disclosed herein. The piston has a hollow portion and an orifice through the wall of the piston. A first seal located proximate the upper end of the piston provides a seal between the piston and the housing. A liquid inlet is located in the side wall of the housing at a point lower than the top of the piston. A one-way liquid inlet valve is located proximate the liquid inlet and a one-way liquid outlet valve is located prior to the liquid outlet. A charge chamber is defined at least in part by the liquid inlet valve, the liquid outlet valve, a wall of the piston and a wall of the housing.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of vented refill units and dispensers having vented refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit includes a non-collapsing inverted container. The container has a neck located at the bottom of the container. A pump is secured to the neck. The pump has a housing that has a cylindrical outside surface. In addition, the housing has an attachment mechanism for attaching the pump to a venting insert. The venting insert has a cylindrical inside surface and a cylindrical outside surface. At least a portion of the venting insert is located within the neck. An air passage is located between the pump housing and the cylindrical inside surface of the venting insert. One or more apertures are located through the venting insert. A one-way air inlet valve is located proximate the one or more apertures.

Abstract: A cosmetic container having a storage container for housing a liquid- or gel-form basic cosmetic and a granulated cosmetic having a different function from the basic cosmetic, an airless pump on top of the storage container for discharging the mixed cosmetics from the storage container, and pulverization apparatus including a pulverizing member, a first pulverizing mesh and a second, finely pulverizing mesh positioned in a plurality of stages in a discharge pathway within the airless pump to cause the granulated cosmetic in the mixed cosmetics to be finely pulverized in a plurality of stages, with multistage smashing and fine pulverization of the granulated cosmetic in the pump such that discharge of the cosmetic is thereby performed smoothly when the cosmetic is used.

Abstract: Exemplary pumps, refill units and dispensers having angled outlets are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for dispensing fluid on a hand includes a container and a pump. The pump includes an angled outlet passage. Fluid flowing out of the angled outlet passage is directed toward the palm of a hand when fluid is dispensed.

Abstract: Exemplary foam-at-a-distance systems, refill units and foam generators are disclosed herein. An exemplary foam generator includes a body having an inlet for receiving air and an inlet for receiving liquid. The foam generator includes a plurality of baffles located within the body. A plurality of elongated spaces are formed at least in part by the baffles. The elongated spaces have a length that is greater than a width.

Abstract: A foam-forming assembly includes a housing having an air passage and a liquid passage, each ending in a mouth and being in communication with a dispensing passage having a dispensing opening, and a valve body which, in a rest position, covers the mouth of the liquid passage and the mouth of the air passage in a sealing manner in order to prevent a flow from the liquid passage and the air passage to the dispensing passage. During dispensing, the valve body opens the mouth of the liquid passage and the mouth of the air passage in order to allow mixing of air and liquid to take place in the dispensing passage. The mouth of the air passage is substantially annular, and the air passage includes a pressure balance chamber to divide the air pressure substantially equally over the substantially annular mouth.

Abstract: A foam dispenser includes a dispensing outlet, a pre-mixing chamber receiving liquid from a liquid source and air from an air source, a mixing chamber downstream of the pre-mixing chamber and proximate the dispenser outlet, and a first conduit coupling the pre-mixing chamber to the mixing chamber.

Abstract: Manually operated dispenser for media, with a reservoir (1), with a pump part (2) which is mounted on the reservoir (1) and comprises a nozzle-shaped discharge portion (3) with a discharge portion end (5) having a discharge opening (4), with an actuation mechanism (6) assigned to the pump part (2), and with a protective cap (7) covering at least the discharge portion end (5), wherein a soft porous insert (8) is inserted into the protective cap (7) and can be pressed when the protective cap (7) is fitted from above onto the discharge portion end (5), and the discharge portion (3) forms a stand surface (9) for a free end (10) of a torsion spring (11), which is clamped in the protective cap (7) and whose loading introduces a torque that turns the protective cap (7) relative to the discharge portion (3).

Abstract: A nozzle cap-equipped discharge container (10) includes a container body (11) that is to contain content liquid, and a nozzle cap (12) that is mounted on a mouth neck section (11a) of the container body (11) and includes a discharge section (13) discharging the content liquid fed by the pressurization of the inside of the container body (11). The nozzle cap (12) includes a longitudinal discharge flow passage (16) that sends upward the content liquid fed from the container body (11), and a tip-side discharge flow passage (17) that allows the longitudinal discharge flow passage (16) and the discharge section (13) to communicate with each other. The nozzle cap (12) includes a body part (12a) and a lid part (12b), and the body part (12a) includes the longitudinal discharge flow passage (16) therein.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition and method of treatment for skin disorders, conditions, and severe skin dryness in general through topical systematic and periodic application of a formulation that generally may include salicylic acid, glycolic acid, urea, dimethyl isosorbide, ethoxydiglycol, barrier repair agents, anti-irritants, humectants, and also has an acidic pH formulation.

Abstract: A nebulizer characterized in being provided with: an inner tube, which is disposed coaxially with an outer tube in which a nebulizing outlet is formed and which, together with the outer tube, forms a gas channel therebetween; a sample channel, which is formed inside the inner tube and through which a liquid sample to be nebulized flows; and a reticular membrane disposed with a gap from the sample outlet that is formed at one end of the inner tube and in which multiple holes, through which liquid sample drops flowing out from the sample outlet pass along with a gas, are formed. Using the nebulizer, the particle size of the nebulized liquid droplets can be made uniformly fine over a broad range of sample liquid flow volumes while retention of sample liquid in the nebulizer is reduced.

Abstract: A foam pump includes a fluid cylinder, an air cylinder, and a mixing chamber, in which the fluid cylinder is adapted to draw a fluid therein in a priming stroke, and to pump the fluid into the mixing chamber in a dispensing stroke, in which the air cylinder is adapted to draw air therein in a priming stroke, and to pump the air into the mixing chamber in a dispensing stroke, in which the mixing chamber includes a fluid throughflow axis, in which the fluid cylinder and the air cylinder are co-axial with one another and are aligned on a second axis which is substantially normal to the fluid throughflow axis, in which the fluid cylinder and the air cylinder are provided with a common piston member, and in which the foam pump includes spring means adapted to bias the common piston member to perform a priming stroke of the fluid cylinder and the air cylinder.

Abstract: A spray head assembly includes a press head, a mount, a netted member, an air valve, a first piston, a rod, a main part, a resilient member, a restriction member, a second piston, a vale, a cylinder and an urging member. The press head is connected with the air valve which is connected to the netted member, the first piston and the second piston on one end of the rod and main part. The rod extends through the main part and is located in the cylinder. The valve is engaged with an opening of the cylinder. The mount and the cylinder are connected to each other. Liquid and air are mixed to generate fine foam which is obtain from the press head.

Abstract: A discharging device (1), for mixing and discharging a product, comprising a housing (110) with a reservoir (112). An advancement element (120), displaceable in the housing (110), has a product mixing element (112). A piston (140) displaceable in housing longitudinal direction, serves to eject the product from the reservoir (112) through an outlet opening. The piston (140) has an uncoupled state, in which it can be displaced in the longitudinal direction through the advancement element (120), and a coupled state in which it is coupled to the advancement element (120), and in which it can be displaced in the longitudinal direction relative to the housing (110) by the advancement element (120). In the coupled state, the piston (140) and advancement element (120) airtight seals the reservoir (112) and, in the uncoupled state, the piston (140) and/or the advancement element (120) free/frees at least one proximal venting opening (144) outwardly.

Abstract: The container for storing a desiccant material includes a flexible housing having a front panel, a back panel, a sealed end, and an opened end. The side edges of the front panel attach to side edges of the back panel so as to form a sleeve. An insert member mounted within the sleeve forms a first chamber and a second chamber. The desiccant material is stored in the first chamber, and water absorbed from the atmosphere is collected in the second chamber. A drain connects the first chamber and the second chamber through the insert member. The top of the first chamber can have a lid member and vapor permeable membrane for exposing the desiccant material of the first chamber to the atmosphere. A retractable hook in the lid member supports the container when hanging. The container is foldable and flexible for convenient storage for re-use or disposal.

Abstract: A modular liquid pump operable as a liquid pump when used by itself and as a foam pump when combined with a modular air pump is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the modular liquid pump includes a housing for forming a least a portion of a liquid pump chamber; an inlet valve for allowing liquid into the liquid pump chamber; an outlet valve for allowing liquid out of the liquid pump chamber; and an attachment mechanism configured to secure the liquid pump housing to a modular air pump. The modular liquid pump operates alone to output a liquid or operates in combination with an air pump to output a foam. One embodiment includes a modular air pump configured to be secured to the modular liquid pump. In such a combination, the modular liquid pump and the air pump operate together to output a foam.

Abstract: The invention concerns a beverage dispenser comprising: a frame (1) for supporting the components of the dispenser, a whipper assembly (2) comprising a whipper 9b housing (21), a whipper device (22) and a back wall (23), the whipper housing and the back wall forming a whipper chamber (24) in which is lodged the whipper device, a drive shaft (3) for driving the whipper device (22), said drive shaft being supported by the frame (1), detachable connection means (4a, 4b) for attaching the back wall to the whipper housing, wherein it further comprises detachable connection means (5) for attaching the whipper housing to the frame.

Abstract: A foam dispenser having an actuator and a dispenser housing. The actuator releasably mates with a pomp of a refill unit and is moveable from a first position to a second position. Wherein the second position is further from the refill unit than the first position. Movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position causes the foam dispenser to dispense foam when a refill unit is inserted in the foam dispenser.

Abstract: A cosmetic container having a storage container for housing a liquid- or gel-form basic cosmetic and a granulated cosmetic having a different function from the basic cosmetic, an airless pump on top of the storage container for discharging the mixed cosmetics from the storage container, and pulverization apparatus including a pulverizing member, a first pulverizing mesh and a second, finely pulverizing mesh positioned in a plurality of stages in a discharge pathway within the airless pump to cause the granulated cosmetic in the mixed cosmetics to be finely pulverized in a plurality of stages, with multistage smashing and fine pulverization of the granulated cosmetic in the pump such that discharge of the cosmetic is thereby performed smoothly when the cosmetic is used.

Abstract: The invention provides a dispensing assembly to dispense a foam, comprising: •—a double cylinder element (2) mounted or to be mounted in an opening of a container (100), comprising a liquid cylinder (3) and an air cylinder (4), wherein the liquid cylinder has a smaller diameter than the air cylinder, and wherein the liquid cylinder and the air cylinder are arranged substantially concentrically, and •—a piston assembly (10) comprising a liquid piston (11) and an air piston (12) for reciprocal movements in the liquid cylinder and air cylinder, respectively, and a common operating part for operating the liquid piston and air piston, • wherein a liquid pump chamber (14) is at least delimited by the liquid cylinder and the liquid piston, said liquid pump chamber having a liquid inlet (15) and a liquid outlet (16), • wherein an air pump chamber (25) is at least delimited by the air cylinder, the air piston and the liquid piston, said air pump chamber having an air inlet (26) and an air outlet (27), • wherein the pi

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of pumps, refill units and dispensers are disclosed herein. Some embodiments include a container for holding a fluid and a pump housing secured to the container. The pump housing includes an annular collar for securing the pump housing to the container. The pump housing includes an air chamber and a vent valve located at least partially within the air chamber. One or more air passageways are provided in the collar for providing air to the air chamber. A compressible liquid pump chamber is also located in the housing. The exemplary embodiment includes a liquid inlet valve for allowing liquid to flow from the container into the compressible pump chamber; and a liquid outlet valve located downstream of the pump chamber.

Abstract: A kit for the production of an antimicrobial foam includes: a) a liquid composition which includes a1)one or more bispyridinium alkane and a2)one or more surfactants selected from non-ionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and cation-active surfactants, wherein the composition is formulated so that a foam can be produced therefrom, and b) a device for producing the foam from the composition. By using the bispyridinium alkanes the foam stability of liquid and surfactant-containing compositions is increased.

Abstract: Embodiments of lost motion foam pumps are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a liquid chamber, a liquid piston movable in the liquid chamber, an air chamber and an air piston movable in the air chamber. The air piston is linked to the liquid piston. A connector is linked to the air piston or the liquid piston. The connector includes an engagement member for connecting to an actuator of a foam dispenser. Movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the liquid and air pistons to contract the liquid chamber and the air chamber. Movement of the actuator a first distance in a second direction does not move the liquid piston or the air piston; however, continued movement of the actuator a second distance in the second direction moves the liquid piston and the air piston and expands the liquid and air chambers.

Abstract: A spray head assembly includes a press head, a mount, a netted member, an air valve, a first piston, a rod, a main part, a resilient member, a restriction member, a second piston, a vale, a cylinder and an urging member. The press head is connected with the air valve which is connected to the netted member, the first piston and the second piston on one end of the rod and main part. The rod extends through the main part and is located in the cylinder. The valve is engaged with an opening of the cylinder. The mount and the cylinder are connected to each other. Liquid and air are mixed to generate fine foam which is obtain from the press head.

Abstract: A bottle aerator of the type having a venturi tube having a constricted section with a narrower cross-sectional section and a fluid inlet section having a wider cross-sectional section, such that the fluid pressure is lower in the constricted section compared to the pressure in the fluid inlet section, and the fluid speed is higher in the constricted section compared to the fluid speed in the fluid inlet section, which is improved by the constricted section being constructed and arranged so that when the bottle aerator is inserted into a bottle, the constricted section is positioned inside the bottle. The air inlet is provided at or below the constricted section, which allows air from outside the bottle to mix with the fluid as it passes through the constricted section, so that the fluid is aerated while still inside the bottle.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensers are disclosed herein. One exemplary dispenser is a soap or sanitizer dispenser. The dispenser includes a housing. A removable and replaceable concentrate container for holding concentrated soap or sanitizer is located within the housing. A concentrate pump is in fluid communication with the concentrate container. A diluent container for holding a liquid is also located within the housing and a diluent pump for pumping the diluent is also included. The dispenser includes a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the concentrate pump and the diluent pump. The dispenser includes an outlet. When concentrated soap or sanitizer is pumped from the concentrate container, it mixes with diluent pumped from the diluent container to form a diluted mixture. The diluted mixture is dispensed at the outlet of the dispenser.

Abstract: A non-pressurized container that contains one or more of: a foamable composition of minoxidil, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a dihydrotestosterone blocker in a formulation with a precise density and viscosity to yield a foam with a temperature sensitivity and shear strength designed for inverted application and immediate targeted release at body temperature under a minimal hand applied pressure to the scalp.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a decomposition chamber having a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide and a foaming soap are provided in separate first and second chambers of a product reservoir portion of a refill unit. Decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide produces oxygen gas and water that may be used as a propellant for the creation of the foamed product, or may be used to power a pump. Additionally, the oxygen gas may be used to power a scavenger for the creation of electricity for charging a battery within the dispenser.

Abstract: Exemplary foam pumps, refill units and foam dispenser systems are disclosed herein. One exemplary refill unit includes a container and a foam pump secured to the container. The foam pump includes an outer housing, an inner housing and a cap. An air pump chamber is formed at least in part by the inner housing. In addition, a liquid pump chamber is formed at least in part by the inner housing. At least a portion of the liquid pump chamber is also formed by the outer housing. An air outlet is located at the bottom of the air pump chamber, which connects to an air outlet passage formed at least in part by the outer housing and the inner housing. Air and liquid dispense tubes are included as well as a mixing chamber located remotely from the foam pump.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a foam dispensing container that can homogenize foam quality and can discharge foam of stable quality. By providing a plurality of liquid intake paths for delivering the foaming liquid into the air-liquid mixing chamber and a plurality of air intake paths for delivering air, the air-liquid mixing efficiency can be improved significantly, stable volumes of air and foaming liquid can be delivered into the air-liquid mixing chamber, without the possibility of delivering a great volume of liquid with a single press, and consequently the foam quality can be homogenized and foam of stable quality can be discharged.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foaming pump. The foaming pump includes a cylinder which receives contents discharged from a container and air introduced from outside, an open/close unit which opens or closes the cylinder, a head unit which is movable up or down and operates the open/close unit, and a cover unit coupled to the cylinder and the head unit to allow the head unit to move up or down therein. Thus, it is possible to generate and provide soft and minutely uniform foam.

Abstract: Method and device for treating a liquid effluent, in which this effluent enters a vessel. An intermediate level of liquid in the vessel is detected; an influx of a dilution liquid into the vessel is instigated; a high level of liquid in the vessel is detected; the influx of dilution liquid is stopped and a discharge of the fluid is instigated; a low level of liquid in the vessel is detected; the discharge of the liquid is stopped; and, while it is being discharged, the discharged liquid is exposed to light radiation in at least one treatment channel.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensers and refill units having suck-back mechanisms are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit includes a container, a pump connected to the container, and an outlet passage. The outlet passage includes a first cylindrical portion and a second portion. The diameter of the second portion is larger than the diameter of the first cylindrical portion. An inline suck-back valve is located in the in the outlet passage. The inline-suck-back valve moves within the first cylindrical portion and the second portion of the outlet passage. Movement of the inline suck-back valve in a first direction while the inline suck-back valve is located within the first cylindrical portion causes fluid in the outlet passage to be drawn back into the outlet passage.

Abstract: Dispensers are provided including pumps for dispensing a foamed product out of an outlet provided in a dispensing tube. The foam is created from the mixing of a foamable liquid and air, with separate pumps being provided for each component. The dispensing tube is stationary, although the pumps themselves have parts that must move to dispense the foamed product. A single actuator operates both the liquid and air pumps. Additionally, in some embodiments, the air pump advances air before the liquid pump advances liquid. These pumps are particularly suited to the dispensing of a foamed skin care or skin sanitizing product.

Abstract: A device and system for removing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF space within a patient's body includes a housing adapted for implantation into a subcutaneous body space remote from the CSF space. A fluid pump is mounted inside the device housing. The pump has a pump actuator, a fluid inlet extending through the housing wall and a fluid outlet extending through the housing wall. A battery-powered electric motor is mounted inside the housing and is operatively coupled to the pump actuator. Device control circuitry controls operation of the electric motor. The device control circuitry includes a processor responsive to CSF space pressure signals, outflow pressure signals, and CSF flow rate signals to calculate CSF space pressures, CSF outflow pressures, and CSF removal volumes. A telemetry unit includes a transmitter to wirelessly transmit pump data and a receiver to receive external operational commands.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a drink, for example milk, from mixing a powder formula with a liquid, preferably water, the apparatus preferably being an automated baby-milk machine. The apparatus is configured to prepare a drink concentrate by mixing the amount of formula necessary for the total amount of drink in a certain amount of hot liquid, and to add the right amount of liquid of a certain low temperature to the concentrate in order to reach the end volume of the drink at a safe drinking temperature.

Abstract: Foam dispenser systems and pumps for use in foam dispenser systems are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system comprises a container for holding a supply of foamable liquid and a pump housing connected to the container. The pump housing comprises one or more connections for connecting to one or more external air pumps, wherein the air pumps supply air pressure to move the foamable liquid into a mixing chamber and to mix air with the liquid in the mixing chamber and create a foamy air-liquid mixture.

Abstract: A water dispenser includes a cold water tank in which cooled raw water is stored, a hot water tank in which heated drinking water is stored, a container holder located at a lower level than the cold water tank and in which a replaceable raw water container can be placed with a raw water outlet of the raw water container facing down, a raw water supply line through which drinking water in the raw water container can be fed into the cold water tank by a pump, and an air intake line through which air can be introduced into the raw water container. A check valve is mounted in the air intake line to prevent the flow of drinking water in the direction in which drinking water flows out of the raw water container.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for containing a pressurized composition, said dispensing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a composition; an actuator head comprising a side wall having an interior surface, said actuator head forming a dispensing orifice through said side wall; a displaceable flow conduit comprising a proximal end in fluid communication with said reservoir and a distal end forming a flow conduit orifice, said distal end being movably engaged with said interior surface of said actuator head; and an intermediate member interposed between said interior surface and said distal end and forming an aperture; and wherein said displaceable flow conduit is biased to an at-rest position and can be movably actuated to at least partially engage said intermediate member in a dispense position, thereby at least partially aligning said dispensing orifice with said flow conduit orifice.

Abstract: Embodiments of lost motion foam pumps are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a liquid chamber, a liquid piston movable in the liquid chamber, an air chamber and an air piston movable in the air chamber. The air piston is linked to the liquid piston. A connector is linked to the air piston or the liquid piston. The connector includes an engagement member for connecting to an actuator of a foam dispenser. Movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the liquid and air pistons to contract the liquid chamber and the air chamber. Movement of the actuator a first distance in a second direction does not move the liquid piston or the air piston; however, continued movement of the actuator a second distance in the second direction moves the liquid piston and the air piston and expands the liquid and air chambers.