Fluid Pressure Generating Pump Or Pulsator And/or Removable Flexible Wall Closures Patents (Class 222/209)
  • Patent number: 8998034
    Abstract: A device includes a first part having a co-molded first support, valve cover and elastic actuator, and a second part having an injection molded second support, valve seat, and variable-volume storage chamber pre-form. The pre-form is blow molded into a flexible pouch defining the variable-volume storage chamber. The one-way valve includes a semi-annular, curvilinear, relatively rigid valve seat defining axially-extending, opposing first marginal portions, and an axially-extending first mid-portion angularly extending between the opposing first marginal portions. A flexible valve member is superimposed on the valve seat and defines axially-extending, opposing second marginal portions fixedly secured on or adjacent to respective first marginal portions of the valve seat, and an axially-extending second mid-portion angularly extending between the opposing first marginal portions and superimposed onto the first mid-portion of the valve seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Dr. Py Institute LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Py
  • Patent number: 8919613
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing device has a container made from a flexible material defining an interior fluid storage region and a flexible metering housing having a metering chamber in fluid communication with the fluid storage region, the flexible metering housing having a button heat sealed to a base plate. A unidirectional intake valve is disposed between the container and the flexible metering housing. A unidirectional output valve is in fluid communication with the flexible metering housing. The button has a stepped flange towards an outer edge of said circular shape and the base plate has a stepped flange corresponding to the stepped flange of the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)
    Inventor: Robert J. Mileti
  • Publication number: 20140353405
    Abstract: The invention discloses a sport-type multifunctional spray mineral water bottle, including cap body, spray means, drink means and water locking means. The invention can ensure normal drinking of mineral water as well as carry out spray drinking of water by means of squeezing the bottle body to transform bottle body and increase the pressure inside the bottle, thus making water to enter inlet from the outlet of water locking means on the cap, and to enter the atomizing channel through the water channel, finally to be sprayed from the spray aperture. Furthermore, in the open air or in the dusty and hot environment, you can place the mineral water bottle upside down, put the nozzle to face your body or surrounding, and squeeze the bottle body to spray, thus reducing surrounding temperature, as well as subsiding dust by combining dust and spray to make you feel cool, fresh and comfortable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Chang Ho CHANG
  • Patent number: 8903228
    Abstract: In a vapor delivery device, a carrier or an expedient for an active ingredient is a liquid that can be vaporized by exposure to a concentrated, focused heating point using an efficient electrical power source. The device may have a vaporizing element and an electrical power source in a housing. A switch controls supply of electrical power to the vaporizing element from the electrical power source. A tube connects a liquid reservoir to the vaporizing element. A first valve, a second valve, and a pump are generally associated with the tube. A lever pivotally supported on or in the housing may be positioned to operate the first valve, the second valve, the pump and the switch, via pivoting movement of the lever. The device efficiently provides a uniform dose of vapor with each actuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Chong Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Goodman, William O'Neill, Alexander Chong, William Bartkowski
  • Patent number: 8893932
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dispensing flowable fluids, particularly those which are high viscosity by passing a stream of fluid through an elongate discharge passageway and injecting air into the fluid stream to initiate severing of the stream between an inner portion inward of the injected air and an outer portion outward of the injected air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: OP-Hygiene IP GmbH
    Inventors: Heiner Ophardt, Ali Mirbach
  • Publication number: 20140326757
    Abstract: A method in daily use for removing a content from a container is provided. The method comprises following steps. A step of applying pressure to a pressure transmitting channel by using a pressurizing part for moving a pressure transmitting medium in the pressure transmitting channel, so that an opening of a content-removing part is closed in a main body of the container, and the content in the content-removing part is moved along the outflow channel through the pressure transmitting medium. A step of stopping the pressurizing part from applying the pressure, so that the content in the content-removing part is no longer flowing out, the pressure transmitting medium flows back along the pressure transmitting channel, the opening of the content-removing part in the main body is opened, and the content in the main body enters the content-removing part from the opening of the content-removing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Zengxin Chen
  • Patent number: 8875952
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, James M. Yates, Todd A. Spiegelberg, John J. McNulty
  • Patent number: 8844743
    Abstract: A compressible container (200) has a cap (100) configured to engage therewith. The cap (100) includes a first valve (150), preferably in the form of first and second disks (112,120), one above another, each disk having at least one hole (113,122) therethrough. The disks are rotatable with respect to one another The holes (113,122) of the first and second disks (112,120) align in a first position to create channel therethrough and misalign in the second position to close the channel. The cap (100) may also include a second valve (130) connected to the channel. The second valve (130) may comprise a ball (134) inside a conic section tube (132). The ball (134) is designed to float on the liquid (300) so that any liquid (300) attempting to exit the container cap (100) will be prevented from doing so as the second valve (130) will be closed when the liquid forces the ball (134) into engagement with the conic section tube (132).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: Giuseppe Costa
  • Patent number: 8833612
    Abstract: A container body (11) is provided with a squeeze operating portion (13a) between a shoulder portion (15) and a bottom portion (14), the squeeze operating portion including a squeeze face portion (16) opposed to a squeeze direction X, a pair of lateral support wall portions (17) arranged along the squeeze direction X at both side sections of the squeeze face portion (16), and inclined linking face portions (18) arranged as being inclined therebetween. When the squeeze face portion (16) is compressed to the squeeze direction x, the inclined linking face portions (18) expand distance between the pair of lateral support wall portions (17) at both sides as deforming along the squeeze face portion (16) from an inclined state against the squeeze face portion (16). The inclined linking face portions (18) are restricted so as not to be flipped in the squeeze direction (x) side after deformation completes as expansion force vanishes, so that constant quantity of content liquid is discharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichi Inaba, Hiroshi Goto, Michiaki Fujita, Mitsugu Iwatsubo
  • Patent number: 8809253
    Abstract: A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Sabine Behrends, Henning Reinstorff, Andreas Dettmann
  • Publication number: 20140203048
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container (1) comprising a deformable container body (2) with at least one compartment, for containing a flowable liquid, semi-liquid, 5 or jellified product having a viscosity lower than 1 Pa·s at 20 C, and at least one dispensing opening (4) for dispensing said product, which is located in a spout element (3), said container having a capacity of at least 10 ml, preferably at least 50 ml, characterized in that the functional cross-section of said at least one opening is fixed and comprised between 0.002 mm2 and 7 mm2., preferably between 0.008 mm2 and 0.8 mm2, more preferably between 0.03 mm2 and 0.4 mm2, and most preferably between 0.07 mm2 and 0.2 mm2, such that said product flows through said opening only after an external force of at least 0.5 kg, preferably at least 1 kg, more preferably at least 3 kg, is exerted onto the container body walls which is directed towards the inside of said body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Cyrille Durand
  • Publication number: 20140175123
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises a dispenser valve defining a fluid dispenser passage, and a container comprising a deformable inner pouch and a deformable outer shell that co-operate with each other to define an intermediate gap therebetween. The deformable outer shell includes a collar in engagement with the dispenser valve, and an annular flange that extends radially inwards inside the collar in such a manner as to define an edge that defines a central opening. The deformable inner pouch includes a neck that is engaged in the central opening in engagement with the edge of the annular flange and with the dispenser valve in fluid communication with the dispenser passage. The dispenser valve comprises an inlet sleeve in engagement with the neck of the deformable inner pouch and a fastener ring that in engagement with the collar of the deformable outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Frederic DUQUET
  • Publication number: 20140166154
    Abstract: Condiment containers that can be refilled from the bottom are disclosed. Spouts for dispensing condiments, which have mechanisms to open and close them, are also disclosed. A method of refilling condiment containers includes the steps of connecting a spout to a bulk condiment bag and to a conduit in the bottom of a condiment container. Once the spout is connected to the bag and the condiment container, the spout is activated by moving it from a closed to an open position. When the spout is in the open position, the condiment can travel from the bulk condiment bag, through the spout, and into the condiment container. Condiment container crates and condiment container caps are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Christal Steen
  • Publication number: 20140166699
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a dispensing system with a disposable liner including a bag; a nozzle positioned at a first end of the bag; and an openable portion on the nozzle, wherein the bag and nozzle are adapted to be inserted into a dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Charles Stehli, JR., Donald Pansier, Robert DeMatteis
  • Patent number: 8733588
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dispensing flowable fluids, particularly those which are high viscosity by passing a stream of fluid through an elongate discharge passageway and injecting air into the fluid stream to initiate severing of the stream between an inner portion inward of the injected air and an outer portion outward of the injected air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Gotohti.com Inc.
    Inventors: Heiner Ophardt, Ali Mirbach
  • Publication number: 20140061247
    Abstract: A foamer for use in dispensing a liquid product with a foam consistency includes a top cap, a closure, a housing, an air-flow diaphragm, a mesh screen and a valve structure. The closure includes a portion which is received by the cap and these two (2) cooperate to define a foam outlet. The housing is assembled into the closure and the diaphragm is assembled into the housing. The mesh insert is positioned adjacent the foam outlet. The valve structure is provided in two (2) embodiments, one being a duckbill valve with a corresponding holder and the other being a metering valve with a corresponding holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Armin Arminak, Gary M. Baughman, Yen Kean Lee
  • Patent number: 8662419
    Abstract: The invention discloses a multifunctional spraying mineral water bottle, including: an elastic deformation bottle, wherein there is an opening in the bottle; a bottle top, wherein the bottle top has a liquid-tight manner connection with the opening of the bottle and there is an axial through-hole in the bottle top; a sprayer unit that includes corner joint, atomization spool valve and nozzle, wherein the corner joint is composed by an fixed standpipe and a hollow tube that has an included angle with the fixed standpipe, and the fixed standpipe has a liquid-tight manner and interference fit joint with the axial through-hole of the bottle top, and inside the hollow tube has a cylindrical cavity wherein the cylindrical cavity holds the atomization spool valve and coordinates with the nozzle; the outer wall of the atomization spool valve has at least two water guide tanks, and there is an atomized tank corresponding to the water guide tank which is in the end of atomization spool valve corresponding to the end of
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Chang Ho Chang
  • Patent number: 8662415
    Abstract: A pop up sprinkler having a membrane which has a neutral position mounted to a housing and a sprayer head which is able to expand or contract under water pressure which moves the sprinkler head up and down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Klaus Michael Andreas Vollrath, Jurgen Klaus Vollrath
  • Publication number: 20140008394
    Abstract: A device for dispensing liquids in the form of foam. The device including a foam engine having a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and a foam discharge. The device also including a valve between the environment and the interior of the device container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte
  • Publication number: 20140001212
    Abstract: A liquid metering assembly is described and which includes a container for enclosing a source of liquid to be dispensed, a container cap defining a dispensing aperture, and a vent aperture, and which is releasably affixed to container; a movable diaphragm releasably-cooperating with the container cap, and coupled in fluid flowing relation relative to the dispensing aperture; and a movable liquid volume control member which cooperates with the movable diaphragm, and which further allows a user to withdraw a given volume of liquid from the beverage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Zak Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Steininger
  • Patent number: 8616414
    Abstract: A foam dispenser is formed by modifying a standard reciprocating piston liquid pump having a reciprocating piston that is pressed to dispense liquid at an outlet. A holding chamber membrane surrounds the reciprocating piston and the outlet to define a holding chamber such that liquid dispensed at the outlet gathers at the bottom of the holding chamber. Pressing on the holding chamber membrane actuates the reciprocating piston liquid pump to dispense liquid into the holding chamber and also forces air and a portion of the liquid gathered in the holding chamber into an through a dispensing spout communicating with the holding chamber. The air and liquid are mixed at a foam media to create a foam product dispensed at an outlet of the dispensing spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Nick E. Ciavarella
  • Publication number: 20130341359
    Abstract: A vessel, such as an insulated container, for liquids having a lower portion sealed with an upper portion, such upper portion having a drinking reservoir for holding liquid which is pumped from the lower portion through a dispensing passage, such as a liquid dispensing tube, by a pump mechanism coupled with the upper portion. The pump mechanism is ergonomically operable by way of depressing a feature of the pump mechanism, e.g., by a single finger of the same hand holding the vessel. The upper portion, coupled with the pump mechanism, is redisposable on the lower portion, transposable in relation to any other lower portion, and retrofittable in relation to any other interfaceable pre-existing containers. The pump mechanism is optionally provided with a button or soft membrane. The components of the vessel are easily disassembled and reassembled for facilitating cleaning thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Vanier
  • Publication number: 20130334250
    Abstract: A container for isolating first and second fluids, such as beverage concentrate components, until dispensing is provided, as well as methods of assembly and dispensing. The container can have a body for containing the first fluid and an insert, received at least partially within the body, for containing the second fluid and isolating the first and second fluids. A first fluid exit path and a second fluid exit path can both be blocked by a valve member. When the valve member is moved to an open position, flow through both the first and second fluid exit paths can occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Gary J. Albaum
  • Patent number: 8590744
    Abstract: A liquid storage and delivery apparatus utilizing a canister or container which holds a flexible diaphragm supported by a frame. The frame biases the flexible diaphragm against the inner wall of the container and allows expansion and contraction of the diaphragm in certain direction. A seal creates a substantially air tight space within the canister to allow directed pressurized gas to motivate the movement of the diaphragm within the canister. A lid or fitting supports a collapsible bag carrying a liquid within a second space within the canister such that movement of the flexible diaphragm against the collapsible bag forces or squeezes liquid from the same for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy E. Orr
  • Patent number: 8579137
    Abstract: In the case of a packaging unit comprising a plastic bottle (2) with a flexible foil bag (3) arranged therein, wherein a hollow interspace (5) is formed at least in certain regions between the surface of the inner wall of the plastic bottle (2) and the outer surface of the foil bag (3), the foil bag (3) is designed such that it at least partially automatically elastically contracts and/or can be compressed at least in certain regions by a force effected by a means arranged in the interspace (5) and/or can be collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Lustenberger, Stephan Kurtze
  • Publication number: 20130292421
    Abstract: A cosmetic container comprises an outer shell, an inner pouch and a press head. The outer shell has a housing chamber inside and a mouth. The inner pouch is held in the housing chamber and made of a flexible plastic film, and includes an opening located inside the mouth to receive cosmetics. The press head is located on the mouth of the outer shell to communicate with the interior of the inner pouch to draw the cosmetics from the inner pouch. The press head can draw the cosmetics from the inner pouch. Through the structure set forth above, the press head can draw the cosmetics from the inner pouch to reduce the volume of the inner pouch with decreasing of the cosmetics. Hence the cosmetics filled in the inner pouch can be fully drawn and used up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Ming-Lang CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20130254136
    Abstract: A customizable fluid product dispensing system includes a container including a volume of fluid product, a pump secured to the container and in fluid communication with the fluid product, and a cover assembly positioned over a portion of the pump and secured to the pump or container. The pump may include a plastic component infused with a fragrance for imparting the fragrance to the fluid dispensed from the system. The cover assembly may also include a plastic component with an infused fragrance for providing an air freshening function to the dispensing system. A vignette may be provided on the cover assembly, and may correspond to the fragrance of one or both of the pump and cover assembly. An air freshener base unit is provided to interact with the dispensing systems or with common desktop type dispensers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E Ciavarella, Matthew J. Archer, Todd Cartner, Diane Hillman, Amanda Jo Copeland
  • Patent number: 8540122
    Abstract: A hydration system includes first and second opposing flexible walls that form a bladder having a sealable compartment for containing a liquid. The system includes a drinking tube having a first end with a valve and a second end. A first port is configured to receive pressurizing gasses into the compartment. A second port is configured to provide fluid communication between the compartment and the drinking tube. The third port allows liquid to be supplied into the compartment. A first baffle and a second baffle connect the opposing walls within the compartment. The first and second baffles are configured to oppose expansion of the bladder as the pressurizing gasses are introduced into the compartment. A space between the first and second baffles is accessible via the third port. The space is configured to receive and secure a thermal pack. The thermal pack is insertable and removable via the third port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Skillern, James H. Sadler
  • Publication number: 20130228481
    Abstract: Device for the preservation of substances to be kept separate until their application includes a container (2), which is provided with an at least partially deformable body (6), and a delivery mouth (4), on which there is provided a delivery element for delivering the mixture. A watertight chamber (5) is arranged between the delivery mouth and the body of the container and is provided with a connection mouth (12) for the connection to the body (6), which is closed by cap means (20). A component of the substance to be delivered is contained in the watertight chamber (5), whereas another component is contained in the body (6). The communication between the two components is established by removing said cap, by interference between the walls of the cap and the walls of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: INGE SPA
    Inventor: Alessio NOBBIO
  • Publication number: 20130214007
    Abstract: A container system for dispensing fluids is described. The container comprises a pump to pressurize the internal lumen where fluid is stored. A check-valve operates to close to permit further pressurization of the lumen in order to dispense fluid. Once the desired amount of fluid has been dispensed, the check-valve opens to vent the lumen to the ambient atmosphere, depressurizing the bottle and preventing fluid from continuing to dribble out. In some embodiments the check-valve is situated in the cap, the body, or in-line with the fluid dispensing conduit. The bottle further comprises a pump for pressurizing the lumen. The pump can optionally be electrically, manually, or kinetically driven. The bottle can optionally include a filtration means to filter undesirable constituents from the fluid being dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: ARMOND SIMONIAN
  • Publication number: 20130214009
    Abstract: A squeeze bottle forces substantially all of the liquid to be dispensed toward a top of the bottle. A valving arrangement reduces or eliminates a likelihood of air contacting the liquid to be dispensed. A top cap has a nozzle with a one-way valve allowing liquid to leave a liquid bag. A bottom cap has a one-way valve allowing air to enter an airbag. The liquid bag and the airbag are positioned within a sealed third chamber. The liquid bag and the airbag have a controlled interaction within the sealed third chamber, which results in substantially complete emptying of the liquid bag by squeezing the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Wadih Bakhos
  • Publication number: 20130200099
    Abstract: A fluid storage container includes a container body provided with an interior space for storing a fluid and an opening for guiding the fluid from the interior space to the outside. A lid covers the opening of the container and is provided with a discharge opening for the fluid. The discharge opening is configured so that the discharge opening is normally in a closed state, sealed by a plug, but is set to an open state when extracting the fluid from the container body. Thus, outside air and impurities are prevented from entering the container, which prevents the degradation of the contents of the container and thereby drastically increases the lifespan of the contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Shuntaro Abe
  • Patent number: 8501282
    Abstract: A system for applying coatings and more specifically paint coatings is provided that combines fluid stored in separate reservoir containers prior to expelling the mixture for application. The reservoirs may be comprised of collapsible and disposable bags that eject its fluid upon activation of an actuator or expanding bladder. The fluid components are combined and blended together in a mixer that is positioned between the reservoirs and a nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Gregory A. Brainard, Michael J. Brainard
  • Publication number: 20130181010
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a sample dispenser including an internal standard and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Zheng Ouyang, He Wang, Nicholas E. Manicke, Robert Graham Cooks, Qian Yang, Jiangjiang Liu
  • Patent number: 8480656
    Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing medicaments to a patient that is made up of first and second stand-alone, interconnectable assemblies. The first of these assemblies comprises a fluid reservoir assembly that houses a fluid reservoir defining component while the second assembly comprises a fluid delivery and control assembly that includes a novel flow control means that functions to control the flow of medicinal fluid from the fluid reservoir of the first assembly toward the patient via a plurality of fluid flow control passageways. Because the stand-alone fluid delivery and control assembly is initially totally separate from the fluid reservoir assembly of the apparatus, the fluid flow passageways of the fluid delivery and control assembly can be effectively sterilized using conventional gamma ray sterilization techniques without adversely affecting the medicament contained within the fluid reservoir of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: BioQuiddity, Inc.
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Publication number: 20130153605
    Abstract: A container capable of dispensing a quantity of contents less than or equal to a set value. The container includes a main body portion, a pressurizing portion and an outflow channel, wherein the main body portion includes a space for holding the contents and a space for gas, the pressurizing portion increases the gas pressure in the space for gas, and the outflow channel communicates with the space for holding the contents to allow the outflow of the contents; it also includes a moving component in the outflow channel movable with the contents to be taken out, and a gas channel outlet moving with said moving component; on the movement track of the gas channel outlet there is an opening communicating with ambient air and in communication with the gas channel outlet; the other end of the gas channel opens in the space for gas in the main body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: BEIJING RED-SEA TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zengxin Chen
  • Patent number: 8464908
    Abstract: Presently, when the liquid inside a fluid dispenser (such as a condiment dispenser) is low, a person has to turn the fluid dispenser upside down to cause the fluid to migrate towards the spout for squirting out. The problem associated with having to turn the fluid dispenser upside down is that the fluid can seep through a vent hole and dry up the vent hole when the fluid dries up. The present invention features a fluid dispenser that can dispense a fluid contained therein without having to flip the dispenser upside down to have the fluid migrated to the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Norman W. Tabor
  • Publication number: 20130149021
    Abstract: A liquid applicator (10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D) having (i) a container (ii) for containing a supply of liquid in use; a positive displacement pump (12) in fluid communication with the container (ii) which has a variable capacity chamber for delivering a metered or measured dosage of liquid; (iii) a support housing or tube (19) which Is in flow communication with the positive displacement pump (12) and a contact device (20, 46A, 60) located adjacent to the support housing or tube (19) which is in flow communication therewith wherein metered amount(s) of liquid are delivered to a plant or other substrate. In another variation the positive displacement pump (12) Is replaced by a pump such as a bellows type pump (68) which also functions as a container for the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: George Kast
  • Patent number: 8453884
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a receptacle defining a chamber for containing a liquid material and having a top opening. A press mechanism includes a sealing valve disposed movably in the chamber and covering the top opening, and a press seat disposed above the sealing valve to move the sealing valve in the chamber. The sealing valve has a deformable membrane facing an interior of the chamber and adapted to press the liquid material. The press seat has a base plate, and a press rod projecting downwardly from the base plate and having a lower end connected to the deformable membrane. The deformable membrane deforms when pressed by the press rod, and produces a suction force when returning to an original shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Kuo-Chung Fang
  • Patent number: 8430107
    Abstract: A foam output device easy to produce foam is composed of a nozzle seat, a one-way air intake valve, a nozzle and a filter. When conducting assembly, the filter is firstly set into the housing aperture of the nozzle seat. In turn, an through hole of the one-way air intake valve is engaged with sleeve of the nozzle seat, then the nozzle is assembled on the nozzle seat in such a manner that a clamping pieces of the nozzle clamp the coupling tabs on the nozzle seat, and that a hook on the clamping piece is in hooking engagement with a hook on the coupling tabs so as to fix together. The assembly of the present invention is thus completed in simple manner. In this way, a foam output device having simple element constitution, easy assembly and low manufacturing cost is thus provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Yu Chang Esthetics Consultant Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Sen Huang
  • Patent number: 8408426
    Abstract: A squeeze bottle forces substantially all of the liquid to be dispensed toward a top of the bottle. A valving arrangement reduces or eliminates a likelihood of air contacting the liquid to be dispensed. A top cap has a nozzle with a one-way valve allowing liquid to leave a liquid bag. A bottom cap has a one-way valve allowing air to enter an airbag. The liquid bag and the airbag are positioned within a sealed third chamber. The liquid bag and the airbag have a controlled interaction within the sealed third chamber, which results in substantially complete emptying of the liquid bag by squeezing the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Wadih Bakhos
  • Patent number: 8408425
    Abstract: A hydration device includes a bag having a water outlet frame connected thereto an outlet connector is connected to the water outlet frame. The outlet connector is connected with a first end of a hose and a second end of the hose is connected to a first end of a mixing unit. A second end of the mixing unit is connected with a mouth piece unit or a two-way switch. The mixing unit is made of flexible material and has a room defined therein. An inner tube is located in the room and connected between a one-way inlet valve and a moisture-water mixing valve. The two-way switch includes a hose mount, a main part, a sealing unit and a release unit, wherein the user can have water directly from the sealing unit and the water can be dispensed to share with others by operation of the release unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Patent number: 8403182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an air pump type corrugated pipe that holds highly viscose material such as toothpaste in a cylindrical container combined with the corrugated pipe and expels contents using air pressure according to compression of the corrugated pipe, and a container using the same. The container includes an air pump type operation device, a tube type body, and a piston. According to the present invention having such structure, highly viscose material is expelled easily and clearly without residue, thereby economic loss is reduced and convenience in use is provided, also the cost of the container is cheap due to its simple constitution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Yechan Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Hun Lee
  • Publication number: 20130032067
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus (10) comprising a collapsible bellows (12) for storing the fluid to be dispensed, a housing (14) for receiving the collapsible bellows and means (30) for compressing the collapsible bellows on actuation of the fluid dispensing apparatus (10) so as to eject the fluid through an outlet (22) of the bellows (12), wherein the housing (14) is configured to guide the bellows (12) so as to impede lateral deformation of the bellows (12) during compression thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: SPINNAKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas Tripp, Philip Hammond, Martin Wastell
  • Patent number: 8360287
    Abstract: A foam pump for pumping a foamable liquid from a foamable liquid source includes a premix chamber having an interior volume receiving the foamable liquid from the foamable liquid source. The foam pump also include a premix chamber air inlet valve, and a collapsible air chamber surrounds the premix chamber and fluidly communicates with the interior volume of the premix chamber through said premix chamber air inlet valve. The collapsible air chamber has an expanded volume and a compressed volume, and, when the collapsible air chamber is moved from its expanded volume to its compressed volume, air within the collapsible air chamber is forced into the premix chamber through the premix chamber air inlet valve and mixes with the foamable liquid received in the premix chamber. An outlet communicates with the premix chamber and, upon compression of the collapsible air chamber from its expanded volume to its compressed volume, foamable liquid and air are advanced from the premix chamber into the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, Daniel M. Willis
  • Patent number: 8360282
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foam-forming assembly for forming a foam, comprising a housing having an air passage and a liquid passage which each end in a mouth and which are in communication with a dispensing passage which ends in a dispensing opening, and a valve body. The invention is characterized in that the mouth of the liquid passage is annular and the mouth of the air passage and an entry port of the dispensing passage are substantially provided on the circumference of an imaginary circle, in which between the annular mouth of the liquid passage and the mouth of the air passage and/or the entry port of the dispensing passage an annular sealing surface is provided, against which, in rest position, the valve body sealingly engages, and in which during dispensing the valve body becomes detached of the sealing surface such that the mouth of the air passage, the mouth of the liquid passage and the entry port of the dispensing passage substantially simultaneously come in fluid communication with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Rexam Airspray N.V.
    Inventor: Edgar Ivo Maria van der Heijden
  • Patent number: 8348107
    Abstract: A food dispensing apparatus comprises a first shell, at least one second shell disposed within the first shell, a nozzle coupled to the first shell and the at least one second shell, and a check valve disposed in the nozzle and coupled to the at least one second shell. The at least one second shell is suitable for containing a food component. The food dispensing apparatus is suitable for preventing air from entering the at least one second shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventors: Jorge Succar, David C. Sorrick, Mario Mikula, Lorenzo Brescia
  • Patent number: 8348096
    Abstract: A discharge device for liquid media having housing sections movable relative to one another along a total stroke between a non-actuated rest position and an actuated end position and together forming a manual actuating device. A media reservoir stores the medium prior to discharge, and a conveying device includes a discharge opening and a dosage chamber. The actuating and conveying devices are operatively coupled such that during a first partial stroke of the discharge actuation starting from the rest position the media reservoir and the dosage chamber are in communicating connection and during a second partial stroke of the discharge actuation following the first partial stroke the media reservoir and the dosage chamber are separated, the volume of the dosage chamber and the media reservoir being reduced by the second partial stroke of the discharge actuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Ing. Erich Pfeiffer GmbH
    Inventor: Juergen Greiner-Perth
  • Publication number: 20120312839
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and processes are disclosed for the manufacture, filling and dispensing of flowable contents. The dispenser system includes a dispenser bottle, a dispensing cap, a pre-filled container, an optional inversion tube wherein the pre-filled container contains flowable contents therein for dispensing when a dispenser bottle is squeezed, pumped or sprayed. A user grasps the bottle, squeezes it to increase internal pressure, and forces out through the dispensing cap the flowable contents. Upon release, the system allows air to enter and replace the forced-out flowable contents and neutralize the pressure in the space between the container and the bottle. An inline process of manufacturing and filling the containers is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Charles J. Stehli, JR., Donald J. Pansier, Robert B. DeMatteis
  • Patent number: 8317753
    Abstract: A compact, nonelectric fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing beneficial agents such as propofol and dexmedetomidine hydrochloride to patients. The dispenser includes a fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solution to the patient and embodies a collapsible drug container that can be filled in the field with the beneficial agents to be delivered to the patient. The unit-dose fluid dispenser of the invention is presented in a sterile and aseptic manner, where the drug has been pre-filled in the system, so that the practitioner cannot mistakenly give the wrong drug to the patient. The dispenser uniquely provides a more efficient medicament delivery system for procedure rooms, such as the endoscopy center, so that a greater number of patients can be treated per day at a higher standard of care with increased profits for the healthcare provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel, Thomas N. Thompson