Movable Element Actuator Projection Through Outlet Patents (Class 222/322)
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Patent number: 10625294Abstract: A confinement structure and an actuation member that provides a system that allows for controllable deformation of a variety of containers are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system of the present disclosure provides for controllable deformation of a container such that a portion of the container acts as a wiping means to empty a substance from the container. A container that includes an indentation formed on a first end of the container and a container opening located at a second end of the container is also disclosed. In one embodiment, with the container deformed to a final position, the indentation fits inside the container opening to completely expel a substance from the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Rooftop Research, LLCInventor: Robert S. Burns
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Patent number: 9597706Abstract: A confinement structure and an actuation member that provides a system that allows for controllable deformation of a variety of containers are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system of the present disclosure provides for controllable deformation of a container such that a portion of the container acts as a wiping means to empty a substance from the container. A container that includes an indentation formed on a first end of the container and a container opening located at a second end of the container is also disclosed. In one embodiment, with the container deformed to a final position, the indentation fits inside the container opening to completely expel a substance from the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Rooftop Research, LLCInventor: Robert S Burns
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Patent number: 9567138Abstract: Provided herein is a toothpaste composition, tube, and delivery system/kit. The disclosure also provides methods for use of the toothpaste composition and/or delivery system/kit.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: SUNSTAR AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: Christina M. Petersen, Marcy E. Freeman
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Patent number: 8939323Abstract: The invention relates to dispensers for fluid products, particularly oral dosing of medicines. The dispenser is a pump dispenser and has a separate nozzle attachment. The nozzle and dispenser may be uncoupled in a holding position or coupled position. A child resistance feature is disclosed which prevents unauthorized coupling of the dispenser and nozzle, thereby preventing unauthorized dispensing of product. The child resistance feature only allows coupling of the dispenser and nozzle when a coupling control element is triggered and then maintains this coupling with additional features. A protective cover for the dispenser is also disclosed, which covers the nozzle attachment and pump plunger button.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Rieke CorporationInventors: Simon Christopher Knight, Joseph Stanley Brunton, David John Pritchett
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Patent number: 8919615Abstract: A dispenser (20) has a container body (22), a closure valve assembly (24), and a cap. The closure valve assembly has: a seat (100) having an opening (122); a valve element (90); and a plurality of radially inwardly directed petals (106). The valve element is shiftable between: an open position depressed clear of the opening; and a closed position closing the opening. The petals support the valve element with flex spring bias toward the closed position. The cap has: a closed condition depressing the valve element to the valve element's open position; and an open condition disengaged from the valve element.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Plastek Industries, Inc.Inventor: Alex S. Szekely
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Patent number: 8915398Abstract: A powder dispensing container is provided, the container divided into a powder storage chamber and a powder dispensing chamber with an opening between the two controlled by a valve mechanism. A cap or closure member is disposed over an upper open end of a powder dispensing chamber and when opened, causes a closure of the valve mechanism. When the cover is returned to its closed position, the valve will automatically open allowing for new charge of powder form the storage chamber to enter into the dispensing chamber. The closure member is provided with an actuator that extends through the powder dispensing chamber and engages and causes operation of the valve mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: David M. Deans and Jerilyne T. DeansInventor: David Deans
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Patent number: 8807088Abstract: A dispensing toy for an animal. The dispensing toy may include a dispensing pump and a reservoir. The dispensing pump may include a liquid container having a wall and a first opening defined therein. The dispensing pump may also include an actuator having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the actuator is received in the first liquid container opening and the second end of the actuator includes a configuration to be engaged by an animal. The dispensing pump may also include a bore extending from the first end to the second end of the actuator, a gasket coupled to the actuator wherein the gasket exhibits an interference fit with said liquid container wall, and a locking feature affixed to the first end of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: T.F.H. Publications, Inc.Inventors: Glen S. Axelrod, Ajay Gajria
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Patent number: 8770446Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a predetermined portion of a beverage or drink additive using a cost effective portion control valve that replaces electrical components with mechanical components. The present invention dispenses a controlled portion of a beverage when a lever is activated. A magnetically coupled linkage system can control the exact amount of fluid dispensed. A valve block contains a beverage input, a beverage outlet, and a valve seal. A lever arm is connected to the valve seal and connected to a magnetic housing containing a valve magnet. A yoke pivots about the valve block where the yoke contains a yoke magnet aligned to interface with the valve magnet. A lever arm return spring is connected to the lever arm and the valve block to bias the lever arm return spring to a resting position. As the yoke pivots beyond a predetermined distance, the yoke magnet separates from the valve magnet allowing the lever arm to return to the resting position closing the valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Sevcik, Andrew Tobler
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Publication number: 20130284765Abstract: A dispenser (20) has a container body (22), a closure valve assembly (24), and a cap. The closure valve assembly has: a seat (100) having an opening (122); a valve element (90); and a plurality of radially inwardly directed petals (106). The valve element is shiftable between: an open position depressed clear of the opening; and a closed position closing the opening. The petals support the valve element with flex spring bias toward the closed position. The cap has: a closed condition depressing the valve element to the valve element's open position; and an open condition disengaged from the valve element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Plastek Industries, Inc.Inventor: Alex S. Szekely
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Patent number: 8523022Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a predetermined portion of a beverage or drink additive using a cost effective portion control valve that replaces electrical components with mechanical components. The present invention dispenses a controlled portion of a beverage when a lever is activated. A magnetically coupled linkage system can control the exact amount of fluid dispensed. A valve block contains a beverage input, a beverage outlet, and a valve seal. A lever arm is connected to the valve seal and connected to a magnetic housing containing a valve magnet. A yoke pivots about the valve block where the yoke contains a yoke magnet aligned to interface with the valve magnet. A lever arm return spring is connected to the lever arm and the valve block to bias the lever arm return spring to a resting position. As the yoke pivots beyond a predetermined distance, the yoke magnet separates from the valve magnet allowing the lever arm to return to the resting position closing the valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: IMI Cornelius, Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Sevcik, Andrew Tobler
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Publication number: 20120241468Abstract: A powder dispensing container is provided, the container divided into a powder storage chamber and a powder dispensing chamber with an opening between the two controlled by a valve mechanism. A cap or closure member is disposed over an upper open end of a powder dispensing chamber and when opened, causes a closure of the valve mechanism. When the cover is returned to its closed position, the valve will automatically open allowing for new charge of powder form the storage chamber to enter into the dispensing chamber. The closure member is provided with an actuator that extends through the powder dispensing chamber and engages and causes operation of the valve mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: David Deans
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Patent number: 8245886Abstract: A powder dispensing container is provided, the container divided into a powder storage chamber and a powder dispensing chamber with an opening between the two controlled by a valve mechanism. A cap or closure member is disposed over an upper open end of a powder dispensing chamber and when opened, causes a closure of the valve mechanism. When the cover is returned to its closed position, the valve will automatically open allowing for new charge of powder form the storage chamber to enter into the dispensing chamber. The closure member is provided with an actuator that extends through the powder dispensing chamber and engages and causes operation of the valve mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: David and Jerilyne DeansInventor: David Deans
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Patent number: 8235252Abstract: A high-speed actuator moves a valve stopper to a selected position to control material flow. The actuator includes a rod carrying first and second axially spaced solenoid armatures attached to the stopper. First and second solenoid coil surround and are spaced from the rod to bias the first solenoid armature along with the rod and valve stopper. A linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) responsive to the position of the second armature determines the instantaneous position of the valve stopper. A valve position control circuit receives a valve position set point from a user's input, and a valve position feedback signal from the LVDT. The valve position control circuit includes first and second solenoid coil drive signals that urge the first armature and stopper to the valve position set point. A signal generator circuit vibrates the valve about a set point to enhance material discharge.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: Robert O. Brandt, Jr.
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Patent number: 8181828Abstract: A powder dispensing container is provided, the container divided into a powder storage chamber and a powder dispensing chamber with an opening between the two controlled by a valve mechanism. A cap or closure member is disposed over an upper open end of a powder dispensing chamber and when opened, causes a closure of the valve mechanism. When the cover is returned to its closed position, the valve will automatically open allowing for new charge of powder form the storage chamber to enter into the dispensing chamber. The closure member is provided with an actuator that extends through the powder dispensing chamber and engages and causes operation of the valve mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: David M. Deans and Jerilyne T. DeansInventor: David Deans
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Patent number: 8056771Abstract: A triggering and dispensing head to be mounted on a pump for a liquid product dispenser provided with an exhaust conduit wherein the head has a body provided with an ejection channel closable by a flap which has a center punch translationally displaceable in the channel and hingeable about a drive billet connected to an axial rod sliding in the exhaust conduit.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Rexam Dispensing SMT S.A.Inventor: Eric Rossignol
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Patent number: 7780045Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used for the non-vented dispensing of liquid products from a container including a mobile base, an exhaust conduit and a push element which co-operates with a piston and a return spring. The invention is characterized in that the device includes a sealing and dosing bush bearing a sealing needle valve which can move in translation in a discharge channel in the bush, the needle valve being connected by means of a drive link to an axial guide rod which can slide in the exhaust conduit of the container that is connected to the channel by pressing on the bush and compressing the spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Rexam Dispensing SMTInventor: Eric Rossignol
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Publication number: 20100096410Abstract: A powder dispensing container is provided, the container divided into a powder storage chamber and a powder dispensing chamber with an opening between the two controlled by a valve mechanism. A cap or closure member is disposed over an upper open end of a powder dispensing chamber and when opened, causes a closure of the valve mechanism. When the cover is returned to its closed position, the valve will automatically open allowing for new charge of powder form the storage chamber to enter into the dispensing chamber. The closure member is provided with an actuator that extends through the powder dispensing chamber and engages and causes operation of the valve mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: David Deans
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Publication number: 20100096411Abstract: A powder dispensing container is provided, the container divided into a powder storage chamber and a powder dispensing chamber with an opening between the two controlled by a valve mechanism. A cap or closure member is disposed over an upper open end of a powder dispensing chamber and when opened, causes a closure of the valve mechanism. When the cover is returned to its closed position, the valve will automatically open allowing for new charge of powder form the storage chamber to enter into the dispensing chamber. The closure member is provided with an actuator that extends through the powder dispensing chamber and engages and causes operation of the valve mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: David Deans
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Publication number: 20090173755Abstract: [Problem] It is an object to provide a coating container that can be degassed in the case in which a cap member is detached and removed from the mouth part of a container body for a use. [Means for Resolution] A guiding means for guiding an outer cap member to be movable in the axial direction with respect to an inner cap member is provided. In the state in which the cap member is fixed to the mouth part of the container body, the outer cap member is located in the direction of separating from the inner cap member in the axial direction, and the inner face of the top wall of the outer cap member is separated from the valve element to urge the valve element in the direction of projecting from the discharge hole of the inside plug member, thereby causing the discharge hole to be in the closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Yukihiro Ogawa, Hidenari Nishikura
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Patent number: 7520967Abstract: A meniscus of applying fluid is controlled by applying a voltage to a discharge-nozzle side electrode and a counter electrode placed downstream of the discharge nozzle and by increasing or decreasing fluid pressure inside a pump chamber with use of a mechanism for rotational motion or rectilinear motion.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Teruo Maruyama, Takashi Sonoda, Yoshimasa Takii
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Patent number: 7464839Abstract: One disadvantage during delivery of products such as foams, for instance shaving foam or gel, self-foaming products and other products that are applied with a pressurized system from a conventional, pressurized dispenser container with the aid of known dispenser heads that can be inserted into the delivery valve of the dispenser container is that the pressurized product remaining in the delivery channel continues to be pressed out in small amounts in an uncontrolled manner after utilization despite the fact that the delivery valve is closed. In order to eliminate said disadvantage, the dispenser head (1) is configured with an additional closing device (1?) that automatically opens the delivery hole (3) and automatically closes it after the dispensing process is completed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: RPC Wiko GmbHInventor: Wolfgang Heukamp
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Patent number: 7070070Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Inventors: Gary K. Michelson, Wiley Alan Kittrell
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Patent number: 6938803Abstract: A liquid jetting pump of the present invention is constructed such that an intra container liquid is sucked into a cylinder 3 through a suction valve 9 by moving a vertically movable member 4 up and down, and the intra cylinder liquid is jetted out of a nozzle 29 through a discharge valve 31 from a stem 28. A plurality of ribs 10 are protruded in a peripheral direction from a lower edge part within the cylinder. Engagement recessed portions 11 are formed in inner parts of the upper surfaces of the ribs. A lower edge of a coil spring 38 for biasing the vertically movable member 4 is secured to each of the engagement recessed portions 11, thereby permitting a flow of liquid on both sides of the lower edge of the spring internally externally.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinji Shimada, Katsuhito Kuwahara, Takao Kishi, Takayuki Abe, Shuzo Endo, Yuji Kohara, Takamitsu Nozawa
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Patent number: 6887013Abstract: A device for treating soils or road surfaces includes a machine frame (1) carrying a working roll (4) in a working roll housing (8) defining a working space (6). The roll housing (8) is provided with a spraying mechanism (10) for binder or water having at least one outlet nozzle (12) opening directly into the working space (6). A controllable closing device (18) has a closing element (22) which, in an open position, unblocks the outlet nozzle (12) and in a first closed position, closes the outlet nozzle (12). The closing device (18) is capable of triggering an additional movement of the closing element (22) beyond the first closing position such that at a second closed position, material accumulations in and/or beyond the outlet nozzle (12) are removed.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Herbert Ley, Peter Busley, Walter Grueber
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Patent number: 6561388Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventors: Gary K. Michelson, Wiley Alan Kittrell
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Publication number: 20020070243Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Applicant: Gary K. MichelsonInventors: Gary K. Michelson, Wiley Alan Kittrell
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Patent number: 6318602Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventors: Gary K. Michelson, Wiley Alan Kittrell
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Patent number: 6299030Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventors: Gary K. Michelson, Wiley Alan Kittrell
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Patent number: 6269974Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Inventors: Gary K. Michelson, Wiley Alan Kittrell
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Patent number: 6257459Abstract: An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container by a connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventors: Gary K. Michelson, Wiley Alan Kittrell
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Patent number: 5810211Abstract: An assembly including a pump attachment particularly adapted to form an nonaerosol pump sprayer, and a method of using the same. The apparatus desirably includes an attachment having a pump sprayer which is pressurized on the upstroke enabling the sprayer to be shipped and stored in a relaxed position. The assembly incorporates a grip including a handle portion having a first inner wall defining a first flow channel having a first outlet and a stem portion defining a second inner wall defining a second flow channel having a second outlet. The first flow channel and the second flow channel intersect at the outlet of the second flow channel. A plug is mounted within the first flow channel having a first position wherein the plug prevents fluid flow from the second outlet to the first outlet and a second position wherein the plug permits fluid flow from the second outlet to the first outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Hayes Products, LLCInventors: Donald J. Shanklin, Ronald F. Englhard
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Patent number: 5647508Abstract: A container display stand and containers therefore is provided including a horizontally disposed display stand capable of supporting a number of dispensing chambers and associated containers. The top wall of the display stand is angled downward and the bottom wall of the dispensing chamber has a matching downward angle. A front ledge on the display stand prevents the dispensing chamber from sliding forward. A clip attached to the rear of the dispensing chamber clips to the top edge of the display stand which further keeps the dispensing chamber securely in position, until the user acts to remove the dispensing chamber at which time it is easily removed. A spring loaded front door and attached sliding sheet is pulled thereby exposing the vitamins or minerals or other contents located within the dispensing chamber. The funnel nature of the dispensing chamber causes only a view vitamins or minerals to appear at a time.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Inventors: Michael Ronci, Kenneth Tarlow
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Patent number: 5329877Abstract: The watering valve (10) according to the invention is designed for feeding of water to the chickens according to their need for water in such a way that a flow restriction section (27) which is formed between an upper pin (16) and a part of the housing (12) associated therewith is variable in order to set different water flow rates. For this purpose, the upper pin (16) is provided with portions (25, 26) of different diameters. A variation of the relative position of this upper pin (16) in the housing (12) makes it possible to enlarge or reduce this flow restriction section (27). Accordingly, a smaller or greater quantity of water (per unit of time) can flow out of the watering valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1992Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: Lubing Maschinenfabrik Ludwig Benign GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Egon Schumacher
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Patent number: 5139177Abstract: A bottle dispensing utensil having a long handle having a divided blade at one end thereof disposed in a plane normal to the axis of the handle, the blade being retractable in being disposed through a fairly narrow bottleneck and being sufficiently resilient to resume its normal span and being sufficiently rigid to dispense from a bottle materials of such viscosity as catsup and salad dressings.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1991Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Assignee: Ness Feress, Inc.Inventor: Gerald C. Ness
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Patent number: 5086953Abstract: A self metering countersink sealant tip for dispensing sealant in a ring like pattern on the inside surface of a countersunk hole. The seal tip with a pilot and an integral shoulder has two check valves that are utilized on a one step operation for dispensing a metered sealant ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1990Date of Patent: February 11, 1992Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Shane K. Twede
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Patent number: 5022347Abstract: A device for dispensing dry feed to animals, particularly hogs, including a housing having an interior storage chamber for dry feed. An animal-actuatable valve projects downwardly through a discharge opening formed in the lower end of the housing to permit controlled dispensing of dry feed. The valve element has an upper valve plate disposed within the feed chamber for normally closing off the discharge opening, and an elongate actuator rod is fixed to the upper valve plate and projects downwardly for actuation by the animal. The valve plate is preferably of a downwardly-opening truncated conical configuration to permit scooping of feed into the discharge opening during oscillation of the valve element. The housing, in a preferred embodiment, has a sleevelike shroud fixed thereto and projecting downwardly from the discharge opening so as to extend partially along the actuator to prevent moisture from coming into close proximity to the discharge opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1990Date of Patent: June 11, 1991Assignee: Big Dutchman Cyclone, Inc.Inventor: James R. DenBleyker
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Patent number: 4452917Abstract: A process and a mixing head for the production of a reaction mixture comprising at least two reaction components, with a high degree of mixing. By this process, reaction components are introduced, at a high pressure into one end of the mixing chamber of the mixing head, these components being deflected by the front of the discharge piston which forms the opposite end of the chamber, a counterflow forming intensive turbulences on the wall of the mixing chamber and on the boundary surface with the incoming flow before this counterflow exits the mixing chamber at the same end through which it entered the chamber, substantially as a radially-directed, laminar flow.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1983Date of Patent: June 5, 1984Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Hennecke GmbHInventors: Ferdinand Proksa, Hans-Michael Sulzbach, Reiner Raffel, Ferdinand Althausen
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Patent number: 4258904Abstract: A valve intended in particular for closing a container of fluid under pressure, more particularly gas in the liquid and/or gaseous phase, which comprises a seat, a movable sealing valve member mounted so as to bear elastically against the said seat, an elastic element forming a spring and having a fixed portion, and another movable portion supporting the said movable valve member, is characterized in that the elastic element is a spring having a shape permitting axial and radial retraction of the movable valve member in relation to the seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1979Date of Patent: March 31, 1981Assignee: Application des GazInventors: Gerard A. Scremin, Nino F. Urbano