Abstract: A control device including: a determination unit that determines whether or not a malfunction has occurred in a monitoring target on the basis of a state of the monitoring target; an arithmetic unit that is capable of reconfiguring a function; a storage unit that stores software used for causing the arithmetic unit to reconfigure a function relating to an operation of the monitoring target; and a processing unit that reads the software from the storage unit and reflects the software on the arithmetic unit in a case in which it is determined by the determination unit that a malfunction has occurred in the monitoring target.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser including a body, a chamber coupled to or formed as part of the body and configured to contain a quantity of fluid, and a piston coupled to the body and rotatable within the chamber to different position. The piston is movable relative to the chamber in a first direction along an axis to draw fluid into the chamber, and the piston is movable relative to the chamber in a second direction opposite the first direction to discharge fluid from the chamber. The piston has stroke lengths that are selectable via the different rotational positions of the piston and that are associated with metered quantities of fluid to be drawn into the chamber. An anti-reversal feature is disposed between the piston and the body. The anti-reversal feature inhibits reversal of the piston during movement of the piston in the first direction or the second direction.

Abstract: A metering mechanism including a metering element that is translatably mounted in a jacket, the jacket being mounted in an adjusting sleeve that can cooperate with the jacket by way of a screwing movement, the screwing/unscrewing movement causing a translatory movement of the metering element; at one end, the metering element is provided with a check valve, and at the other end, same accommodates a plunger, the reciprocating translatory movement of which creates suction at the end of the element provided with the valve, followed by expulsion into a volume surrounding the other end of the metering element via a passage formed in at least one first sealing device and in a second sealing device. A proportioning pump including a metering mechanism of the type as well as to a method for using a pump of the type in at least two metering ranges.

Abstract: A receptacle transport mechanism comprises a body, a plunger configured to be movable with respect to the body, and one or more limbs movably attached to the body and positioned in operative engagement with the plunger. The plunger is movable with respect to the body between a first position whereby engagement by the plunger with the one or more limbs positions a lower portion of each limb proximal to the body and a second position whereby engagement by the plunger with the one or more limbs extends the lower portion of each limb outwardly relative to the body.

Abstract: A dual-chambered drug delivery device, comprising a cartridge having a first chamber for storing a medicament, a second chamber in fluid communication with said first chamber, a dose setting member for setting a medicament dose to be injected at an injection site, a piston disposed in said second chamber, an upward stroke of said piston drawing a portion of the medicament dose into said second chamber and a downward stroke of said piston expelling the portion of the medicament dose, a needle communicating with said second chamber for sequentially injecting portions of the medicament dose into the injection site, a drive screw movably connected to said dose setting member such that rotation of said dose setting member moves said drive screw upwardly, and a rack movably connected to said drive screw such that downward movement of said drive screw during the medicament dose injection rotates said rack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device and a method of using same. The mechanism comprises a housing, a mechanism member movable in a first axial direction relative to the housing during dose setting and movable in a second, opposite axial direction relative to the housing during injection, wherein the mechanism member is designed and arranged such that the mechanism member is able to change its condition between a first condition preventing movement in the second axial direction and a second condition allowing movement in the second axial direction, and a switching member forcing the mechanism member to change from its second condition into its first condition at a predefined position of the movement in the first axial direction during dose setting.

Abstract: A substance delivery device for delivering a substance from a container includes a body, and a plunger movable with respect to the body so as to expel at least a portion of a substance from the container, a trigger mechanism, a latch member latched in a stationary position at least along the longitudinal axis of the device before use, and a lockout shroud movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the latch mechanism. User manipulation of the trigger mechanism causes the latch mechanism to become unlatched and move along the longitudinal axis and to cause movement of a plunger relative to the body, and in a first position of the lockout shroud along the longitudinal axis relative to the latch member, the lockout shroud prevents the trigger mechanism from unlatching the latch member, whereas in a second position the lockout shroud allows the trigger mechanism to unlatch the latch member.

Abstract: An assembly for a drug delivery device is provided the assembly comprising a cartridge adapted and arranged to contain at least one dose of a drug, a bung being slidably arranged within the cartridge, a housing comprising a distal end and a proximal end, and a piston rod adapted and arranged for moving the bung in the distal direction with respect to the housing for dispensing a dose of the drug. The assembly further comprises a drive member and arranged for transferring movement to the piston rod for dispensing the dose, and an engagement member configured to mechanically cooperate with the piston rod and with the housing.

Abstract: The drive mechanism comprises a piston rod, a dose member with a thread engaging a corresponding thread of the body to allow a helical movement of the dose member with respect to the body, a drive sleeve rotationally coupled to the dose member, and stop means provided to restrict or inhibit a movement of the drive sleeve in the proximal direction and in the distal direction with respect to the body, the drive sleeve and the piston rod being unidirectionally coupled.

Abstract: A drive mechanism of a drug delivery device is presented comprising of a piston rod extending in an axial direction to be operably engaged with a piston of a cartridge, the piston rod being adapted to exert distally directed pressure to the piston for expelling a liquid medicament from the cartridge. A housing component to accommodates the piston rod and has a guiding member extending in a lateral plane and being engaged with piston rod for guiding the same in axial direction relative to the housing component. At least one actuation lock is used to engage with the piston rod to inhibit a proximally directed movement of the piston rod relative to the housing component.

Abstract: An injection apparatus includes an actuating cylinder, an accommodating chamber, and a volume changing part capable of changing the volume of the accommodating chamber. The actuating cylinder has an operation chamber and a piston accommodated in the operation chamber, and supplies an incompressible fluid to the injection cylinder by forcing out the incompressible fluid inside the operation chamber with the piston. The accommodating chamber is connected to the operation chamber, and holds at least some of the incompressible fluid that flows out from the operation chamber due to the piston being pushed out. The volume changing part expands the volume of the accommodating chamber, at the latest simultaneously with the start of acceleration of the actuating cylinder, and stops the expansion of the volume when the operating speed of the piston of the actuating cylinder has reached a desired speed.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes: a pressure chamber; an actuator having a displacement plane that varies the volume of the pressure chamber; a delivery channel pipe communicating with the pressure chamber; a first reflection surface of pressure wave formed as part of a paraboloid of revolution that reflects a plane pressure wave by displacement of the actuator, the plane pressure wave propagating through the pressure chamber; and a second reflection surface of pressure wave formed as part of a paraboloid of revolution or an ellipsoid of revolution which is disposed so as to face the first reflection surface of pressure wave, wherein the first reflection surface of pressure wave and the second reflection surface of pressure wave have a common first focus, and a pressure wave reflected from the second reflection surface of pressure wave propagates through the delivery channel pipe and ejects fluid.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device 1000 comprises a piston assembly 1100, a translatable pivot guide system 1200, and a pneumatic aspirator 1300; the piston assembly 1100 functionally acting as the fluid handler, admitting and ejecting fluid from an inlet 1133 to an outlet 1135; the translatable pivot guide system 1200 is a user controllable system adapted to cooperate with the piston assembly 1100 for allowing a user to selectively set the volume of fluid ejected by the piston assembly 1100; and the pneumatic aspirator 1300 is a pressure control system, adapted to cooperate with the piston assembly 1100 and the translatable pivot guide system 1200, for regulating pressure within the piston assembly 1100, effective to allow the piston assembly 1100 to eject fluid during dispensing and to admit fluid during reset; wherein two or more instances of the present invention fluid delivery device 1000 are used together to effect metered fluid mixing applications.

Abstract: A fluent material dispensing system comprising: a bottle, a plunger engaged inside the bottle, and a dispensing mechanism having a lever for operation of the plunger for fluid expulsion. The plunger may frictionally engage the bottle to a degree sufficient for holding the plunger in place against a force applied due to return motion of the lever. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a cap for attachment to an end of the bottle opposite a fluid outlet and a handle attached to the cap, the lever pivotally coupled to the cap, the lever and the handle aligned with the bottle. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a portioning mechanism configured to limit distance travelled by the lever from the rest position to the engaged position to a defined amount, thereby limiting expulsion of the fluid to a corresponding defined portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for percutaneous delivery of a sealant comprising: at least two fluid reservoirs, an introducer needle having a distal tip that is in fluid communication with at least one reservoir, a fluid delivery tube that is in fluid communication with a second reservoir, wherein the fluid delivery tube has a tip and wherein the fluid delivery tube is configured so that the tip of the fluid delivery tube does not extend past the distal tip of the introducer needle during use.

Abstract: A dispenser device comprising a pistol housing, a needle direction control mechanism, a boost mechanism, a quantification control mechanism, and a combination of a housing, a needle direction control mechanism, a boost mechanism, and a syringe positioning mechanism or a holding ring embodies the present invention with features and advantages shown as follows, (1) Uniform injection of agents synchronously mixed by not less than two contents; (2) Mixed agents not exposed in air; (3) Uniform injection, high air tightness, injection direction controlled by easy turning, smooth and convenient operation, high powerful operation via shifts of a push rod driven by a pressed trigger, promoted yield rate, assembly easily constructed, reduced manufacture cost, and convenient maintenance.

Abstract: A dispenser device comprising a pistol housing, a needle direction control mechanism, a boost mechanism, a quantification control mechanism, and a combination of a housing, a needle direction control mechanism, a boost mechanism, and a syringe positioning mechanism or a holding ring embodies the present invention with features and advantages shown as follows, (1) Uniform injection of agents synchronously mixed by not less than two contents; (2) Mixed agents not exposed in air; (3) Uniform injection, high air tightness, injection direction controlled by easy turning, smooth and convenient operation, high powerful operation via shifts of a push rod driven by a pressed trigger, promoted yield rate, assembly easily constructed, reduced manufacture cost, and convenient maintenance.

Abstract: A dosing device for dispensing small-particulate pharmaceutical preparations has at least one chamber for receiving a larger amount of the preparation and a dosing unit. A rotary valve has at least one dosing chamber for receiving a defined dose of the preparation. The dosing chamber is moveable between a filling position and a dispensing position. The rotary valve rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and has an adjustment device for setting the volume in the dosing chamber and a twisting device. The twisting device constitutes the actuator for the adjustment device. The device is made of a plastic material carefully selected to assure that no softening agents or other volatile components will be released, which prevents drug contamination.

Abstract: A fluent material dispensing system comprising: a bottle, a plunger engaged inside the bottle, and a dispensing mechanism having a lever for operation of the plunger for fluid expulsion. The plunger may frictionally engage the bottle to a degree sufficient for holding the plunger in place against a force applied due to return motion of the lever. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a cap for attachment to an end of the bottle opposite a fluid outlet and a handle attached to the cap, the lever pivotally coupled to the cap, the lever and the handle aligned with the bottle. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a portioning mechanism configured to limit distance travelled by the lever from the rest position to the engaged position to a defined amount, thereby limiting expulsion of the fluid to a corresponding defined portion.

Abstract: The dispenser dispenses premeasured quantities of a granular or powdered material when a lever on the dispenser housing is pressed inwardly. The quantity dispensed with each stroke of the lever can be adjusted easily by turning a dial on the outside of the housing. This adjusts the effective volume of a pair of telescoping tubes inside the dispenser. The dispenser is easily refilled merely by removing the top cap and pouring in the material to be dispensed.

Abstract: A dual mode pistol grip grease gun that operates in either the volume mode or the pressure mode. The grease gun includes a cylinder head having a handle attached thereto. Attached to the cylinder head via a shiftable link is a lever, which has a slot at one end. The shiftable link is disposed in the slot of the lever, and its position therein defines whether the grease gun is in the volume or the pressure mode. The shape of the slot is such that, when the grease gun is in volume mode and when the lever is fully pressed toward the handle, an angle defined by a first axis (defined as a line connecting a pivot point of a connection of the link to the cylinder head and a pivot point of a connection of the link to an end of the slot defining volume mode) and a second axis (defined as a line connecting the pivot point of the connection of the link to the end of the slot defining volume mode and a point along a bottom curve of the slot where the concavity of the curve changes) is approximately ten degrees.

Abstract: A breading machine for dispensing a coating material onto a food product includes a breading chamber, a continuous conveyor for transporting food products through the breading chamber, a hopper including at least one downspout and a sloped bottom for dispensing coating material onto the food products, a hopper conveyor positioned within the hopper. At least one of an angular position or a vertical position of the hopper conveyor is adjustable to accommodate a variety of free flowing and non-free flowing coating materials. One or more air knives may be positioned in the downspouts to fluidize the coating material to alleviate bridging and/or build-up of the coating material within the downspout.

Abstract: A device for delivery of biologic materials, comprising: a cartridge having at least two cylinder bores for fluids to be delivered, wherein each cylinder includes an exit port for a fluid, a plunger within each cylinder for pushing the fluids out of the cylinder, a housing adapted to receive the cartridge, wherein the housing or cartridge includes an adaptor to receive and lock a manifold that operably connects to the exit ports of the cartridge, at least two toothed rams, wherein each toothed ram is at least partially within a cylinder bore, a trigger connected to the housing, wherein the trigger includes a toothed drive rack, a toothed wheel assembly that cooperates with the toothed drive rack and with the toothed rams, as well as methods of making the device, methods of using the device to treat discs, kits including the device.

Abstract: A bulk foodstuff dispenser for dispensing predetermined amounts of foodstuff from a hopper. An auger is driven by a handle capable of movement in two directions, while a clutch allows movement of the auger in only one direction. The forward movement of the handle causes the auger to rotate and move foodstuff forward to be dispensed. The forward movement of the handle is predetermined by setting a stopper, thereby regulating the amount of rotation of the auger and thus determining the portion of foodstuff to be dispensed. A spring returns the handle to its at rest position, so that the dispensing process may be repeated from the same handle position. Gears between the handle and the auger allow the handle to be pulled in a more ergonomically sound way.

Abstract: A method for the metered dispensing of a medium from an opening (1) in a compressible container, particularly from a tube (2), wherein the medium is to reach a pre-chamber (21, 21.1) from the tube (2), wherein the volume of the pre-chamber is to be changed by moving a pressure element (8, 26, 29), wherein the medium is dispensed from an outlet opening (19, 19.1) by moving the pressure element (8, 26, 29).

Abstract: A dual mode pistol grip grease gun that operates in either the volume mode or the pressure mode. The grease gun includes a cylinder head having a handle attached thereto. Attached to the cylinder head via a shiftable link is a lever, which has a slot at one end. The shiftable link is disposed in the slot of the lever, and its position therein defines whether the grease gun is in the volume or the pressure mode. The shape of the slot is such that, when the grease gun is in volume mode and when the lever is fully pressed toward the handle, an angle defined by a first axis (defined as a line connecting a pivot point of a connection of the link to the cylinder head and a pivot point of a connection of the link to an end of the slot defining volume mode) and a second axis (defined as a line connecting the pivot point of the connection of the link to the end of the slot defining volume mode and a point along a bottom curve of the slot where the concavity of the curve changes) is approximately ten degrees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing device for dosing small-particulate pharmaceutical preparations with at least one chamber for receiving a larger amount of the preparation and a dosing unit, comprising a rotary valve carrying at least one dosing chamber for receiving a defined partial amount (defined dose) of the preparation, whereby the dosing chamber is moveable between a filling position, in which it is to be filled with a preparation from the chamber, and a dispensing position, in which the preparation is to be dispensed from the dosing chamber. The rotary valve is rotable about a substantially horizontal axis, and assigned an adjustment device for setting the volume in the dosing chamber and a twisting device, whereby the twisting device constitutes the actuator for the adjustment device. The plastic material chosen such, that no softening agents or other volatile components will be released, in order to prevent drug contamination.

Abstract: Handheld solid powder sampling and dispensing devices and methods thereof are disclosed. The handheld device has an ergonomically contoured outer surface to be held by a user. Actuation of an outer member of the device causes a predetermined quantity of a powder to be loaded within the device. Actuation of a plunger mechanism causes the predetermined quantity of powder to be dispensed. The outer member and the plunger mechanism are independently operable. Advantageously, the target delivery quantity of powder can be varied by a device adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The object of this invention is a method for attaching a pipette tip and an apparatus for such method. The method comprises the following steps: opening the interlocking which attaches the replaceable part with the help of electronically controlled interlocking mechanism for detaching or receiving the replaceable part; saving the information of the opening of the interlocking mechanism to the control electronics of the pipette; closing the interlocking which attaches the replaceable part with the help of the electronically controlled interlocking mechanism for attaching the replaceable part; saving the information of the closing of the interlocking mechanism to the control electronics of the pipette; providing the dispensing parameters and/or type and/or size of the replaceable part with the help of a keyboard to the control electronics to ensure the attachment of a desired replaceable part and to achieve pipetting readiness.

Abstract: A piston coupling for a micro-liter range liquid dispensing system for connecting a piston to a piston drive shaft generally includes a U-shaped body portion having a U-shaped arm and an annular barrel-shaped bearing seated in the U-shaped body portion and retained by the U-shaped arm. The bearing includes an axial bore for receiving the piston, wherein the annular barrel-shaped bearing is designed for balancing the forces applied to the piston by the piston drive shaft symmetrically about the centerline of the piston.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for discharge or outfeed of a pasty product, preferably foodstuff, from a container. A piston means (11) is brought to perform a discharge movement in a discharge direction (F) for discharge or outfeed of the product (2) from the container (3). At least one retraction or withdrawal means (24) is provided for imparting to the piston means (11) a retraction movement in a retraction direction (R) opposite to the discharge direction (F), such that the pressure from the piston means (11) against the container (3) is relieved for accomplishing non-drop operation, after discharge. At least one stroke setting or stroke determining means (30) is provided for determining the stroke of the piston means (11) and thereby, the dose volume during each discharge or outfeed of product (2) from the container (3).

Abstract: Floor cleaning apparatus (10) comprises a dispenser (50) for dispensing particulate cleaning material onto a floor surface. Particulate material is held in a hopper (52). Movable part (70, 71) is movable with respect to the hopper (52) to define a dispensing aperture (75) and for imparting movement to particulate material in the hopper towards the dispensing aperture (75). Adjustment means (80) are provided for adjusting the operational width of the dispensing aperture (75) so as to provide a range of dispensing settings. Adjustment means (80) is pivotally mounted to the movable part (70, 71) about a rotational axis (82) and has an outer surface which acts as a camming surface. The radius of the outer surface varies in value in different angular directions about the rotational axis (82). Adjustment means (82) provides a discrete set of different spacings between the cam (40) and movable part (71).

Abstract: A liquid dispensing valve includes a valve body, a valve seat, and a reciprocating valve member engageable with the valve seat for controlling flow through a liquid outlet. A calibration device includes a rotatable stroke control stop member and a rotatable reference ring. The reference ring and stop member may be initially rotated to a zero position and, subsequently, the stop member may be rotated to set the desired stroke length. One or more fluid fittings are provided and sealed against the valve body using a clamp plate.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing particulate cleaning material onto a floor surface includes a hopper holding the particulate material and a dispensing aperture extending across the hopper through which the material may be dispensed. A separator, which may for example be a wire, is located adjacent the dispensing aperture for separating the particulate cleaning material at the aperture. The wire helps to break up clumps of particulate cleaning material which may form. In use, a plate is vibrated to impart motion to the particulate material in the hopper. The wire can be carried by the plate or by the hopper and is preferably held under tension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic actuator for actuating a gas exchange valve (1) of an internal combustion engine, which valve is especially closed by the effect of a spring. The actuator is configured by a feed pump (6) with intermittent and thus variable delivery. The feed pump (6) has a high frequency and can be equipped for this purpose with piezoelectric, magnetorestrictive and/or electrochemical actuators as the feed elements. Optionally, the feed pump (6) can be operated with a stop valve (7) that is disposed downstream of the gas exchange valve (1) and that is controlled or regulated depending on the feed pump.

Abstract: A method for detecting the type of replaceable piston-cylinder unit mounted in pipetting or dosing apparatus with the help of a code marking on the piston rod head, so as to eliminate the influence of the chain of tolerances piston rod head/piston rod/piston/cylinder bottom/cylinder flange so that, to a certain extent, larger tolerances may be tolerated for the parts of the piston-cylinder units involves generating relative movement between the piston rod head and a detection device, and thereby detecting a reference point on the piston head with the detection device from laterally of the piston head, and generating relative movement between the piston rod head and the detection device and thereby detecting a code marking of the piston rod head in order to determine the type of piston-cylinder unit mounted.

Abstract: A metering device for releasing water and detergent has a three-way connector, a water quantity adjustment device, a detergent quantity adjustment device, and a detergent bottle. The three-way connector has a three-way channel, a first end connected to the detergent quantity adjustment device, a second end connected to the water quantity adjustment device, and a third end connected to a water outlet hose. The water quantity adjustment device has a swivel ring and a water amount control ring engaging with the swivel ring. The detergent quantity adjustment device has a rotating ring and a detergent amount control ring engaging with the rotating ring. The detergent bottle engages with the detergent amount control ring.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for a liquid which relies on molded components capable of being interchanged to provide, in addition to incremental adjustment within a range of dosages allowed by stroke limiting rotational adjustment of the relativity of escarpment and abutment members, the change of one or both the spread of the dosage range and at least one limit of the range.

Abstract: A bulk component feeder is provided for delivering components contained with a bulk cassette. The feeder includes a feeder housing defining a component cassette receiving area. The receiving area includes a cassette mounting means for registration with the cassette, and the housing defines an opening for receiving components from the cassette. A gate slidable within the cassette receiving area interfaces with a mounting means, and the gate is slidable to cover the opening in a closed position and uncover the opening in an open position upon attachment of the cassette to the housing. A spring is used to bias the gate toward the closed position, and a latch is mounted to the housing and is engagable with the gate to prevent sliding of the gale toward the open position and thereby prevent installation of the cassette.

Abstract: A dispensing gun for fluent products such as viscous adhesives and sealants. The gun includes a removably mounted nozzle and fittings for attachment to a product source such as a can or a hose. A valve body has product inlet and outlet passages with flow being controlled therethrough by a valve that includes a nose portion seated in the valve body, and a rod that extends through the nose portion of the valve and seats on tapered surfaces inside the end of the nozzle. The valve contains a shrouded internal spring biasing the valve to a closed position. A trigger engages the yoke carrying the valve and the valving rod and moves the yoke so that the rod and valve move between open, closed and intermediate positions. In one preferred form, the valving rod may be adjusted between positions wherein more or less product is dispensed in response to full trigger movement.

Abstract: Precompression pump intended to dispense selectively a product contained in a container, said pump comprising a pump chamber (3) having an inlet valve (4), a piston (1) sliding in a first cylinder (2), a differential piston (5) forming an outlet valve of said pump chamber (3) and sliding in a second cylinder (11) between a closing position and an opening position of the pump chamber (3), said pump comprising also a pusher (6) provided with a dispensing orifice (7), said pusher element (6) being movable between a rest position and a pump actuation position, the pump being characterized in that said first and second cylinders (2 and 11) are directly formed by first and second respective internal walls of said pusher (6), the latter delimiting partially said pump chamber (3), the pump being also characterized in that it comprises only one spring (15) bearing on one side on a portion of the pusher (6) and on the other side on a portion of the differential piston (5), said spring (15) acting on the one hand as a r

Abstract: A coffee dispenser includes a housing with a bin for holding coffee and a base with an upright wall for supporting the bin over the base. The bin includes a hopper in the lower end with a dispensing opening therein for dispensing coffee to a coffee filter located on the base. A volume control mechanism includes a slide plate with an opening therein slidably mounted under the hopper dispensing opening to cover a portion of the opening, to reduce the overall opening size. A shutter is mounted under the slide plate and is operable to open and close to thereby dispense coffee into a coffee filter. A trigger mechanism is connected to the shutter to repeatedly open and close the shutter for a uniform time period during each dispensing sequence.

Abstract: A dispensing gun for fluent products such as viscous adhesives and sealants. The gun includes a removably mounted nozzle and fittings for attachment to a product source such as a can or a hose. A valve body has product inlet and outlet passages with flow being controlled therethrough by a valve that includes a nose portion seated in the valve body, and a rod that extends through the nose portion of the valve and seats on tapered surfaces inside the end of the nozzle. The valve contains a shrouded internal spring biasing the valve to a closed position. A trigger engages the yoke carrying the valve and the valving rod and moves the yoke so that the rod and valve move between open, closed and intermediate positions. In one preferred form, the valving rod may be adjusted between positions wherein more or less product is dispensed in response to full trigger movement.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a predetermined amount of solid materials in powder or granular form allows a predetermined quantity, say for example a spoonful of sugar, to be dispensed into a coffee cup. The dispensing device allows measured quantities to be dispensed which avoids having to use a teaspoon or other measuring device. The device has a container, a body member below the container having a longitudinal passage therein, a top opening from the container to the longitudinal passage, a sliding member with a substantially rectangular cross-section, the sliding member having a sliding fit within the longitudinal passage, movable from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A dispenser gun for selectively dispensing controlled quantities of viscous or semi-viscous materials, and in particular liquid pesticides or insecticides, employs a vacuum driven operating system for discharging and reloading the viscous or semi-viscous materials to be discharged. The dispenser gun is designed to create pressure differentials in adjoining chambers which, in conjunction with a cooperating valve system, enables the discharge of precisely metered quantities of material and prevents continued and undesired discharge or dripping from a discharge nozzle after a preselected quantity of material has been discharged from the dispenser gun. The handle of the device includes structure for pre-selecting one or more predetermined quantities of material to be discharged from the dispenser in repeatable sequences. The dispenser gun also includes structure for removably receiving a replaceable reservoir of viscous or semi-viscous material to be discharged from the gun.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing liquid soap or other liquid from either a bag-in-box liquid container or from a bottle of liquid includes a housing. A dispenser actuator is movably mounted on the housing. A first module is provided for insertion into the interior of the housing, the first module including a bottle support and a liquid pump for pumping liquid from the bottle. A second module can also be inserted into the housing interior, the second module including a bag-in-box container support. The modules are selectively alternatively mountable within the housing interior and each of the modules is cooperable with the dispenser actuator when in the housing interior to dispense liquid from the housing interior to a location exterior of the housing responsive to movement of the dispenser actuator relative to the housing.

Abstract: A piston pipette having pulling equipment for moving a piston upward and pushing equipment for moving the piston downward. The pushing equipment has a movable gripping device (5), which when moving downward is attached to the piston and transfers the piston downward, and a movable transfer device (4) extending below the gripping device. According to the structure a pipette is obtained which is gripped a pen-shape handle and with which liquid can be dosed to a desired place as exactly as possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipette for dispensing successive volumes of liquid by repeated action on a pusher (22). A drive lever (26) is provided to drive a pushrod (15) and a piston rod (5) downwards only. The lever (26) extends transversely to the longitudinal axis (X) of the thrust rod (15) and it includes a hole (27) through which the pushrod (15) passes with a small amount of clearance. The pusher (22) can act on one end of the lever (26) to cause it to tilt relative to the pushrod (15) and then to drive the pushrod downwards by wedging, together with the piston rod (5), and to expel a predetermined volume of liquid. The lever (26) is mounted to rotate about a tilt axis (Y) that intersects the axis of the hole (27) perpendicularly substantially halfway along the hole.

Abstract: A repetitive pipette wherein a rack shaft (23) vertically and movably provided in a pipette body (1) is connected to a plunger (43) of a syringe unit (41), and a vertically movable and pivotable pawl member (16) repetitively moves downward and meshes with the rack shaft (23) to feed the plunger (43) downward by a predetermined feed pitch at each time, thereby effecting repetitive pipetting, and wherein the predetermined feed pitch for the rack shaft (23) can be variably set by a pipetted quantity variably setting device. A vertically movable push button (2) is provided on the pipette body (1). A rotary control knob (3) for variably setting a pipetted quantity is provided in coaxial relation to the push button (2) so as to be vertically movable together with the push button (2) as one unit and rotatable relative to the push button (2). A pawl retaining member (12) for retaining the pawl member (16) is vertically movable together with the push button (2) as one unit.

Abstract: An advancing mechanism is provided for movement of a pipet plunger in a repeating pipet. The advancing mechanism includes a rack communicating with the pipet plunger, a pawl pretensioned against the rack and displaceable by an activating element and an engagement control element located between the rack and the pawl. The advancing mechanism also includes an adjusting element for adjusting the engagement control element to one of a plurality of engagement positions. The engagement control element is preferably a rotatable sleeve having lower axial steps and upper limiting stops. The pawl is connected to a sliding body connected with the actuating element and axially displaceable within the sleeve.