Abstract: An automatic food dispensing method, apparatus and utensil primarily for use in fast food restaurants, bakeries, and the like. The method and apparatus comprise a pumping system from a supply through a pump in a controlled amount with a reverse action of the pump after the appropriate amount has been dispensed in order to avoid it dripping. Other drip proof arrangements, such as valving are also utilized optionally. The utensil comprises a handle attached to a container and spreading utensil such as a spoon, ladle, or the like, wherein predetermined portions of a food or substance used in a food may be dispensed either continually or as predetermined quantities. The device consists of a spoon or other appropriately shaped utensil attached to a hollow handle which terminates in a non interfering connection with the interior of the utensil at one end and terminates at the other end in a connection to a food supply source.

Abstract: A bottle for syrups, which affords precise dosages of a syrup in an accurate and hygienically satisfactory manner, comprises a container in bottle form which extends between a bottle bottom and a bottle neck, a cap-type stopper removably associated with the bottle neck, a syringe device having a respectively cylinder associated with the bottle neck and defining a chamber having a set volume equal to a single dose, which chamber is in fluid communication with said bottle bottom through a conduit, and a respectively plunger associated with the cap-type stopper and being movable within said cylinder on removal of the cap to such up a dose from the bottle bottom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metered dispensing cap system for containers such as tubes and the like. The system has a base element which is attachable to the neck of a squeezable container and which has a sidewall portion and a top. The base element has an opening in the top for outflow of a material from a squeezeable container into a meter element. This base element may be removeably attachable, e.g. by being screwed on, or may be permanently attached, e.g. by being integrally molded with the container. A one way valve is located in the opening of the base element to permit the flow of material from a container through the opening while preventing backflow. The system also includes a meter element which acts like an inverted trap and which has a sidewall portion and a top with an opening in the top for dispensing of the material therefrom.

Abstract: A lockable fluid dispenser cap is used with a dispensing pump for dispensing a fluid product from a container. The dispenser cap includes a container closure, locking fingers mounted to the closure, a lock actuating member rotatably mounted to the closure, and a pump actuating member coupled to the lock actuating member. The closure mounts the pump in the container. The locking fingers are mounted to the closure and normally spaced in unlocking relation from the pump piston but are yieldably flexible for bending toward the piston. The lock actuating member has cam elements which upon rotation of the lock actuating member forcibly bend the fingers toward the piston and into a locking relation therewith. Reciprocal movement of the pump actuating member relative to the lock actuating member is used to actuate the piston. Also, rotational movement of the pump actuating member is used to cause rotation of the lock actuating member therewith for bending the fingers from their unlocking to locking relations.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a measured amount of liquid from a container is adjustable for allowing different measured amounts of liquid to be dispensed from the same container. The apparatus is adaptable for use in the context of two-compartment, squeeze-type containers and two-compartment, inversion-type containers. The latter is a new type of container that allows a measured amount of liquid to be transferred from a storage compartment to a dispensing compartment without the need for an air vent to the outside of the container. The apparatus is designed so that additional liquid from the storage compartment is prevented from entering the dispensing compartment during dispensing of a measured amount of liquid from the container.

Abstract: A fluid discharging device has a cylinder having a first valve at one end of a suction chamber, and a cylindrical piston movably mounted in the cylinder. The piston has a second valve and a suction opening. A resilient element such as a coil spring is mounted between the cylinder and the piston so that the piston is generally biased against the cylinder. This valve mechanism is disposed in a collapsable container which contains a fluid. The cylinder is connected to an opening of the fluid container so that the first valve is exposed. The fluid discharging device can be disposed within a casing which has a refined appearance and includes an actuator for manually actuating the valve mechanism.

Abstract: A pre-measure dispensing device is disclosed made of translucent plastic material adapted to be screwed onto the top of a bottle to pre-measure fluid dispensed from said bottle. The bottle may be deformable so that when squeezed, fluid goes up the tube into the measuring device. The bottle can then be tipped to expel the exact amount of the fluid desired.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquid acrylic resin and powder, the dispenser having a dish, a raised inlet above the dish, and a shield for the inlet. A bottle or the like is mounted in coaxial relation therewith for dispensing fresh quantities of liquid from the reservoir bottle to the dispenser dish. The outlet in the dispenser dish is above the level of the liquid contained in the dish to prevent return of the liquid and has an umbrella-like shield over the inlet to prevent the backflow to prevent contaminated resin from returning to the bottle.

Abstract: A dosage device for the delivery of a measured quantity of a liquid or flowable paste, such as a medicament, comprises a cup component and a compartmented component which is secured within the cup component and rotatable with respect thereto about an axis, the cup component having a radial base wall with an opening radially offset from the axis, the compartmented component having axially extending walls bounding a plurality of compartments each of which has an open end and each of which can be brought, by relative rotation of the two components, into alignment with the base wall opening, each compartment having in its outer wall an outlet which is at a respective different axial spacing from its open end, the cup component and that outer wall bounding a dispensing space to receive liquid or flowable paste from the compartment.

Abstract: Apparatus for making flavored carbonated beverages includes a carbonator (2) and concentrate supply (4). The latter includes a metering chamber (24) so that metered quantities of concentrate are supplied for making each drink. Concentrate is drawn from a supply bottle (6) into the metering chamber (24) by creating a reduced pressure therein with the aid of a venturi (20) through which carbon dioxide gas under pressure is supplied. The gas from the venturi (20) is directed downwardly into the upper part of the concentrate bottle which includes a baffle structure (48) which prevents this gas impinging directly on the surface of the concentrate and which is so arranged that the gas entering the bottle (6) passes to a gas outlet (72) route only via the space above the concentrate, so that unwanted discharge of concentrate through the outlet route is prevented.

Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing semi-liquid or paste substances contained in a flexible or collapsible tube which comprises a housing having a top wall and at least two side supporting walls, a tube adapter releasably mounted in the top wall of the housing, said adapter having a reservoir in communication with said tube and a cap, and a roller key for engaging the bottom of said tube and dispensing the contents of the tube into said reservoir as the key is turned, said key being mounted in two opposing slots in said side walls.

Abstract: A metering dispenser assembly comprises a squeeze bottle 1 with a metering cup 3 fitting in the neck of the bottle and carrying a dip tube 9 which extends to the bottom of the bottle. The dip tube, or at least a pillar 7 into which it fits, terminates at a level between the top and bottom of the cup, and there is a vent hole at this level to provide communication between the container and atmosphere. The vent is small enough not to allow significant leakage from the cup during a dispensing operation. The vent could instead be alongside the dip tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package for dispensing flowable materials such as powders and liquids, particularly those intended for cosmetic use. A cover (30) fits snugly against chamber wall (12) and overlies dispensing opening (14). Removal of the cover draws a measured quantity of flowable product (50) through conduit (40) and out of the dispensing opening. A vent opening (22) through the chamber wall is preferably provided to permit the interior of the chamber to adjust to atmospheric pressure. And, a cover relief opening (32) is preferably provided to permit easy replacement of the cover and control of the quantity of product dispensed.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatic buretting comprises an automatic buretting actuator (1) and a burette unit (2) in the form of two separable subassemblies. The burette unit (2) is removably mounted in the actuator (1) even when filled, while remaining closed in a sealed fashion and is constituted by a burette (3) connected at its lower end to a valve (4) with three passages and three positions, provided with an actuator (5). The automatic buretting actuator (1) is constituted by a stepping motor (9) provided with a connection (10) for operating the valve (4) of the burette unit (2). An electronic control assembly (13) has a control and display panel (14). A lever (15) provides quick release of the burette unit (2).

Abstract: This invention relates to a dispensing unit for dispensing preselected quantities of liquid from a container, such as a squeeze bottle. The dispensing unit includes an outer cup member and an inner cup member, with the inner cup member having radial openings therethrough which are circumferentially spaced and at selected heights so as to determine the level of liquid within the inner cup member. The outer cup member is provided with an axial flow passage which may either be sealed by the inner cup member or which may have one of the openings in the inner cup member aligned therewith. The liquid dispensed into the inner cup member, if the inner cup member is accidentally overfilled, will seek the pre-set level so that the desired measured amount of the liquid which is to be dispensed will be retained within the inner cup member.

Abstract: A device for dispensing metered quantities of fluid from a container. The device comprises a through-flow passageway in which is arranged a valve chamber. A lower valve seat and an upper valve seat delimit said valve chamber. The valve seats are parts of two valve portions and may be closed by a lower and an upper valve body. A pressurizing bulb is arranged to generate a vacuum or excess pressure in the valve chamber. The device operates in the following manner. When the pressurizing bulb is compressed, soap solution is forced through the lower valve seat while the upper valve seat remains closed. When the pressure on the bulb is released, the bulb resumes its original shape and the vacuum thus created draws in fluid through the upper valve seat while the lower seat remains closed.

Abstract: A milk pumping system used in vacuum milking installations for the purpose of withdrawing the milk that is in a vacuum milk receiver that is under constant vacuum, in cases wherein the milk must be pumped to a higher and more remote bulk tank that is under atmospheric pressure. For this purpose a milk releaser provided with a float is connected to the outlet of the vacuum milk receiver, and, when the milk releaser is filled up with milk, the float acts through a linkage to close a vacuum line connecting the first milk releaser to the vacuum milk receiver and establish a communication with the external atmosphere.

Abstract: A cup-shaped, doubled-walled actuator for a pressurized aerosol dispenser for the dispensing of a foam product as a wad or pad including providing a venting path through the cup-shaped surface of the actuator, through the space defined by the cup-shaped surface and an outer cylindrical wall and beneath the outer wall to the outside of the container when the actuator is mounted in position on the container. An inner cylindrical wall suitable for affixing the actuator to the outside of the bead formed by the mouth of the container and the mounting cup resiliently urges the actuator toward valve closure.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus for a flexible container, including a closure for the container and an expansible bladder associated with the closure and adapted to fit within the container to expand and displace the dispensed contents. The closure has two openings, one at which it is attached to the container and the other forming an outlet for dispensing. A conduit extends from the bladder into the closure and communicates to the exterior of the closure and container through one of the two openings. The outlet opening is constructed to allow the contents to flow only in a direction from the container during use and a check valve allows flow through the conduit only into the bladder.

Abstract: An easy-dispensing safety cap for selectively providing difficulty or ease in dispensing liquid from a flexible wall container is disclosed. The easy-dispensing safety cap comprises two nested cylindrical configurations: an inner cap and an outer cap. The inner cap has an outer annular wall and an inner annular wall spaced from the outer annular wall and joined to the outer annular wall by a bottom. A planar surface extends across and joins the inner annular wall defining a downwardly opening cavity. The downwardly opening cavity can be fitted over a neck of a flexible wall container. A conduit extends through the planar surface for permitting liquid flow between the downwardly opening cavity and a measuring chamber defined by the outer annular wall. A disk having an opening is fitted within the conduit. A lip having a notch thereon extends around and projects outwardly from the annular wall. The inner cap is nested within the outer cap. The outer cap comprises a cylindrical figure having a sidewall.

Abstract: A portable dispenser is described which is adapted to mount removably on a bottle pump tube. A desired volume of liquid from the bottle is pumped into the interior of the dispenser. The dispenser is then removed from the tube and the measured amount of liquid is dispensed. In one embodiment, two dispensing devices are sequentially activated to dispense the measured amount of liquid.

Abstract: A set of apparatus for preparing cosmetic multi-component preparations from at least two preparation components of which at least one is liquid and the other in paste or liquid form, having a pump which can be inserted into the dispensing orifice of a first supply container containing the liquid first preparation component, the suction connection thereof being immersed in the preparation component contained in the supply container and its discharge connection being so formed that it can be sealingly connected to a self-closing bottom valve of a mixing container serving for receiving and mixing of the multi-component preparation. A pressure container is provided, in which a second supply container is disposed which is volume-variable, is filled with the additional paste or liquid preparation component and is connected to an external dispensing valve. The space remaining between the second supply container and the inside walls of the pressure container is filled with a propellant under pressure.

Abstract: A fuel-lubricating oil proportioning and mixing device for mixing an appropriate quantity of lubricating oil with an appropriate quantity of fuel in the fuel tank of an internal combustion engine, principally for motor boats powered by two-cycle engines. The device of the invention comprises a lubricating oil reservoir separate from the fuel tank and a graduated measuring container connected to the oil reservoir through a solenoid actuated two-position valve and a reversible pump. The oil measuring container is connected to the fuel tank filler through the pump, the valve and a discharge line. After a known quantity of fuel has been taken in the fuel tank, the pump is actuated to draw from the oil reservoir through the valve an appropriate proportional quantity of oil into the measuring container.

Abstract: A perforated basket containing live bait is immersed in a tank of water. Upon selection by the consumer, the basket is lifted clear of the water and gravity causes the bait to fall into and fill a bait receiving pocket. The basket is then lowered leaving a predetermined amount of bait in the bait receiving pocket. At this point the bait receiving pocket is opened thereby dispensing a predetermined amount of live bait into the fisherman's bucket along with a predetermined amount of water.

Abstract: A tissue treatment dispenser for dispensing a treatment fluid from an aerosol emitting container comprising, a bottom housing for holding the container, a top housing telescopically engaged with the bottom housing and over the container, and an aerosol emitting valve connected to the top housing and engaged with the container for emitting aerosol from the container when the valve is actuated by displacing the top housing downwardly with respect to the bottom housing. The top housing includes a conical chamber communicating with an opening in the aerosol emitting valve for dispersing aerosol from the container with the aerosol emitting valve defining a plurality of channels communicating the conical space with the interior of the top housing for aiding in the dispersion of the aerosol emitted.

Abstract: A variable volume dispenser of the type wherein squeezing a manually deformable bottle forces liquid from the bottle up through a dispenser tube and into a measuring chamber. An axially movable closure, captured within the outlet end of the dispenser tube is pushed or pulled to snap open or snap close the outlet end.

Abstract: A dispensing device for liquids wherein a toggle member defines separate channels so designed and arranged as to allow for the confinement, dispensing or measured dispensing of fluids held in a container to which the device is attached.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquids such as liquid soap or the like, wherein a container having a collapsible sidewall is coupled to a dispensing member mounted on the upper open end of the container. A tube places the container in fluid communication with a tubular passage at the lower end of the member. One embodiment of the member is funnel-shaped and has an open top for engagement by the hand for collapsing of the sidewall as the hand taps or forces the member downwardly to force liquid through the tube, into the interior of the member and onto the hand in a jet or spurt action, the excess liquid dripping from the hand back into the container through the tube. Another embodiment of the member is a laterally extending tube having a nozzle at its outer end. Several embodiments of the funnel-shaped member can be integral with each other if molded in a single process.

Abstract: A dosing device for fluid which comprises a dip tube extension situated within a dosage cup, the extension being constructed to enable fluid to pass from within said extension into the dosage cup and a dosage determining sleeve slidably engaging a side wall of the extension and movable relative to the extension between positions enabling retention within said cup of a selected dosage volume of fluid and return of any excess fluid into said extension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite dispenser for materials in paste form which are intended to be admixed with a diluent prior to use, comprising a flexible container consisting of a lower material-containing section and of an upper section forming an open receptacle when separated from the lower section by a perforable wall whereby, after perforation, application of pressure upon the lower section will cause a controlled quantity of the material contained therein to be dispensed through the perforation into the upper receptacle for admixture in situ with a suitable diluent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device comprising a body containing a pressurized container and an actuator which controls the spraying of a determined quantity of product which wets a piece of toilet-paper pressed against the top surface of the actuator, permitting moist cleaning at the appropriate spot.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting samples of water from open flows is disclosed. The apparatus includes a controller, a quantimetric chamber and storage means, and provides for automatic collection and storage of liquid samples. The entire device is pneumatically operated and therefore suitable for use in explosive atmospheres.

Abstract: A device for transmitting equal amounts of liquid simultaneously to a plurality of locations. An airtight enclosure has a bottom wall formed with a plurality of inwardly opening wells of equal volumes all having bottom openings through which liquid can flow out of the wells. A plurality of exteriorly located liquid-transmitting tubes communicate with the wells through the bottom openings, these tubes respectively having in their interiors valves which automatically close the tubes in response to suction in said interior space of the enclosure while opening said tubes in response to greater than atmospheric pressure in the interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: A gravity feed controlled beverage dispenser is described wherein an improved electric motor operated pump is employed in cooperation with a storage container so as to thoroughly mix without causing foam and aeration of a dispensable fluid which is positioned within the container and lift the dispensable fluid from the container to a predetermined level in a cavity located in the upper part of the pump, and maintain it there to provide a constant level for accurate gravity feed control of the dispensable fluid from the container to a dispensing nozzle where it is discharged through the dispensing nozzle along with another fluid in a blended beverage mixture of pre-selected portions. One of the features of the beverage dispenser is the ease and accessibility of major components, including the pump, to be hand removed for efficient servicing and cleaning. The beverage dispenser is low in cost and of simple, reliable construction.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin processing machine has removably affixed onto its loading hopper a ratio loader which has a source of vacuum and two conduits leading to two different reservoirs of thermoplastic resin pellets. The ratio loader has a container having a movable internal separation wall in a vertical plane which is moved horizontally, for example, by rotation of a screwthreaded shaft having a handle at one of its ends. The ratio loader container has a bottom orifice to the thermoplastic processing machine, which orifice is coverable by a flap which is normally closed by a spring and is held closed by the vacuum.