Nonrigid Follower Patents (Class 222/386.5)
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Patent number: 8899447Abstract: A device (10) includes multiple containers storing different respective tints, a horizontal axis carousel carrying the containers disposed in a circumferential configuration, a support (18) for a collector receptacle (16), the carousel indexed to a delivery position where the expulsion orifice of a selected container is placed in register with the collector receptacle, with metering means controlling the expulsion of a predetermined quantity of tint into the collector receptacle, the carousel driven in permanent rotation to produce a gravity field that turns relative to the contents of the containers and that is suitable for preventing particles present in suspension in the tints from settling, the carousel has multiple cells (14) each defining a closed inside volume suitable for housing in airtight manner a flexible deformable pouch (22) containing one of the base tints, with means for pressurizing the inside volume of the cell prior to expelling the base tint.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Fillon TechnologiesInventor: Antoine Chassaing
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Patent number: 8899445Abstract: A beverage-dispensing assembly includes a collapsible beverage container having an outlet; a pressure chamber containing the container and including a lid having an opening, the pressure chamber being operable to apply a pressure to the container; a dispensing line having an inlet end and extending through the lid opening to a dispensing tap; and a connecting element fixing the lid to the container around the outlet so as to align the lid opening with the inlet end of the dispensing line, and to fluidly connect the dispensing line inlet end with the container outlet. The connecting element may include a sealing member that closes the container outlet and a piercer connected to the inlet end of the dispensing line that is configured to pierce the sealing member to fluidly connect the inlet end of the dispensing line to the container outlet in response to the pressure applied to the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Carlsberg Breweries A/SInventor: Jan N. Rasmussen
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Patent number: 8887959Abstract: Systems for storing beverages are disclosed, which include a container for storing, transporting and dispensing a beverage, e.g. beer. In some implementations the container includes a pressure-tight lid closure system including wire bails.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventors: Nicholas Hill, John Herrick
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Patent number: 8870029Abstract: A heating and dispensing apparatus has a first portion defining a main, active reservoir for the molten material to be dispensed. A second portion has a heater and a seat for pre-heating a supply of replacement molten material. The main reservoir is pressurized, such that molten material therein is urged to flow out the outflow passageway when the valve is opened. The apparatus includes a heated receptacle support structure positioned to hold a disposable receptacle underneath the outflow. The outflow is mounted to the lid of the main reservoir, and can be cleaned when the lid is removed. The outflow outlet and the receptacle support structure are both located in exposed positions to facilitate cleaning. The pre-heat, main reservoir, outflow, and receptacle support structure are heated by a single heating system, by thermal conduction. The outside of the unit is kept substantially free of unnecessary obstructions to facilitate cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventors: Mileta Stanojlovic, Dragica Stanojlovic
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Patent number: 8857661Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a container for a product for dispensing, including a relatively stiff outer container having at least one dispensing opening, and a deformable inner container to be filled with the product which is accommodated in the outer container and which likewise has a dispensing opening. The inner container is connected to the outer container both in the vicinity of the dispensing opening and at least at one location remote therefrom. The connection is formed in that the outer container has an opening through which protrudes at least one fixing element connected to the inner container. This fixing element is pin-like and has an end part of which the dimensions are larger than those of the opening. At least one embodiment of the invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a container.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Dispensing Technologies B.V.Inventors: Wilhelmus Johannes Joseph Maas, Petrus Lambertus Wilhelmus Hurkmans
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Patent number: 8844774Abstract: A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a earn actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: John A. Leys, John M. Hennen, Michael L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20140263440Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Rooftop Research, LLC.Inventor: Robert S. Burns
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Patent number: 8833609Abstract: The present invention relates to a self supporting closed beverage container (1) of a paper based material (2) composed of a carton for comprising a low-carbonate beverage, wherein said beverage container comprises: —at least one inner liquid sealant polymeric layer (4) welded to the paper based material; and/or —an inner bag (11) for holding a beverage and which inner bag (11) has a deformable wall part which is compressible, for dispensing beverages from the container upon deformation of the flexible wall part caused by gas pressure produced by pressure means (12); and the beverage container (1) comprises: —at least one beverage delivering tube (5) having at least one flexible section, —at least one beverage outlet opening (6) through which a lower part (7) of said beverage delivering tube (5) extends to the bottom (8) of the inner beverage container (1) and the upper part of the tube extends outwards (9), —at least one gas pressure inlet opening (10); wherein said self supporting closed beverage containerType: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Christoph Dobrusskin, Paul Augustinus Johannes Horstman
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Publication number: 20140252045Abstract: A dispenser for holding multiple doses of fluids or other substances, and for dispensing the substances, has a vial, a flexible bladder received within the vial, and a variable volume storage chamber formed between the bladder and vial. A filling valve is coupled in fluid communication with the storage chamber and defines (1) a normally closed, fluid-tight position hermetically sealing the storage chamber from the ambient atmosphere, and (2) an open position allowing the passage of fluid through the valve both to evacuate the storage chamber and to introduce fluid through the valve to fill the storage chamber. A pump is coupled in fluid communication with the storage chamber for pumping fluids out of the storage chamber. A dispensing valve is coupled in fluid communication with the pump and defines (1) a normally closed, fluid-tight position preventing the passage of fluid out of the dispenser, and (2) an open position for dispensing pumped fluid therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Julian V. Chan
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Publication number: 20140239011Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container for flowable material configured to be installed in a counter below an access hole. The container includes a first deformable portion and a second deformable portion. The first deformable portion defines a first cavity and has a sealable first cavity inlet. The second deformable portion defines a second cavity and is in flow communication with the first cavity. The first deformable portion is configured to deform to fit into the access hole when substantially no flowable material is therein and the second deformable portion configured to deform to fit through the access hole when substantially no flowable material is therein. The disclosure also includes a method of installing a container of flowable material in a counter below an access hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: PIBED LIMITEDInventors: Robert BUTLER, Laura Anne HAY, Efthimia IOANNOU, Adela WALCZAK, Stewart BANKS, Christopher James LANG, Dean Philip LIMBERT
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Patent number: 8800815Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container for flowable material configured to be installed in a counter below an access hole. The container includes a first deformable portion and a second deformable portion. The first deformable portion defines a first cavity and has a sealable first cavity inlet. The second deformable portion defines a second cavity and is in flow communication with the first cavity. The first deformable portion is configured to deform to fit into the access hole when substantially no flowable material is therein and the second deformable portion configured to deform to fit through the access hole when substantially no flowable material is therein. The disclosure also includes a method of installing a container of flowable material in a counter below an access hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Pibed LimitedInventors: Robert Butler, Laura Anne Hay, Efthimia Ioannou, Adela Walczak, Stewart Banks, Christopher James Lang, Dean Philip Limbert
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Patent number: 8794487Abstract: A composite container, comprising a form-retaining outer container and a flexible inner container is presented. The inner container comprises a dispensing opening and can be mounted in a neck of the outer container, and the inner container is further connected to the outer container by an adhesive or weld connection over a portion of its periphery. The adhesive or weld connection can take the form of a ring adhesion or weld extending transversely to a central longitudinal axis of the container, or can cover the entire surface area of a defined portion of the respective inner container and outer container walls, such as, for example, the upper one-half of the container. The adhesion or weld can be substantially permanent, or alternatively, the adhesive or weld connection can be adapted to detach in controlled manner under the influence of pressures occurring in the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Dispensing Technologies B.V.Inventors: Wilhelmus Johannes Joseph Maas, Dominicus Jan Van Wijk, Josephus Cornelius Snijders
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Patent number: 8783514Abstract: A portable gun provides for the dispensing of flowable adhesives. The gun accommodates a flowable adhesive contained in a collapsible container which adhesive is dispensed through an extending dispensing nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Henkel US IP LLCInventor: Michael Terhardt
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Patent number: 8777057Abstract: A pressure vessel, a system and/or a method dispense a comestible mixture. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method are used to cool, freeze and/or entrain a gas into the comestible mixture before dispensing the same. The pressure vessel may have a lid and a body that are connected to form an air-tight compartment. The compartment is sized to receive a deformable bag of the comestible mixture. The bag has an opening to communicate the comestible mixture from the bag and/or the compartment through a hole in the lid. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method has a compressor or other source of a compressed gas a hose to communicate the compressed gas from the compressor into the compartment. Further, the hose communicates the compressed gas to a freezing chamber and/or a cooling chamber of the machine. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method has a tube to communicate the comestible mixture from the bag to the freezing chamber and/or the cooling chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Armin Fiedler
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Publication number: 20140183222Abstract: A propellantless aerosol fluid dispensing system including a reusable pressurizable canister and a disposable fluid containing pouch, the pouch including a valve assembly for dispensing the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Rust-Oleum CorporationInventors: Adam P. Morrison, Kelly A. Markle
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Patent number: 8763855Abstract: An apparatus and method for collection and containment of collected materials is provided. The apparatus can include a vacuum truck with at least one vacuum tank, the vacuum tank having a hollow interior region. A flexible bladder can be disposed within the hollow interior region of the vacuum tank. The bladder can be impermeable to and compatible with the collected material and capable of containing the material.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Hydrochem LLCInventors: James F. Harvey, Pete K. Alvarez, Rodney Scott Holland, Rodney Scott Holland, Jr., John Bilke, Tommy Garcia, Jon Daniel
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Patent number: 8752731Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a dispensing device (1). The method includes mounting a valve (4) into a dispensing opening (7) of an internal reservoir (3) with a variable volume, sealingly attaching an attachment sleeve (22) made of thermoplastic polymer to the internal reservoir (3), disposing the internal reservoir (3) and the valve (4) inside an external container (5) made of thermoplastic polymer, placing the attachment sleeve (22) opposite to and at a distance from a mounting opening (16) of the external container (5), inserting through the mounting opening (16) a pressurized gas between the internal reservoir (3) and the external container (5), and closing off the mounting opening (16) with the attachment sleeve (22) and welding the attachment sleeve (22) and the external container (5) to one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Power Container Corp.Inventors: Chris Nimmo, Olivier Bertaud
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Patent number: 8733598Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous closure/connector assemblies for use with a dispense assembly. The closure/connector includes a closure body as well as a cap seat adaptor for operable connection to the closure body. The cap seat adapter has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured for fluid communication with a source of material to be dispensed. The closure/connector also has a cap for connection to the distal end of the cap seat adaptor. A pressurizing gas inlet fitting adapted for connection to a pressure source is also included as a part of the closure/connector. The closure/connector assembly, in conjunction with the dispense assembly, is configured for the secure transport and dispense of the material to be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Gregory C Nelson, Tom Johnson, Richard L Wilson, Michael Elam
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Publication number: 20140117054Abstract: Containers for releasing pressurized contents that include adsorbent such as, for example, mixtures of activated carbons from different sources are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: CALGON CARBON CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas Anthony RYAN, Henry SHARROCK
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Patent number: 8701946Abstract: A material dispensing pump includes a drip prevention system and method so as to avoid undesired dripping of the dispensed fluid. In one example, the fluid path is sealed. Positive pressure is applied to the fluid during a dispensing operation to present the fluid to the auger-style pump at a desired rate. Between dispensing operations, or when dispensing is completed, the fluid is placed in suspension, for example by applying a negative pressure, thereby preventing the fluid from being inadvertently released at the dispense tip. In addition, following a dispensing operation, the pump dispensing controller can be programmed to reverse the rotation of the feed screw, in order to draw the material in a reverse direction and to further suspend the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: DL Technology, LLCInventor: Jeffrey P. Fugere
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Publication number: 20140061244Abstract: The invention relates to a container (10) for a bulk product, comprising a housing (12) and a rubber-elastic force-generating body (24) protruding into the housing and having a filling space for receiving the bulk product. The force-generating body has a closed first longitudinal end and is suspended relative to the housing in the area of an opposite second longitudinal end. When being filled, the force-generating body expands radially and axially in the housing in such a manner that, when a partially filled state is reached, said body makes contact with a first wall part (16) of the housing (12) radially bounding the expansion, and when filling is continued, the first longitudinal end approaches a second wall part (18) of the housing axially bounding the expansion as the axial enlargement of the area of contact between the force-generating body and the first wall part increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: NOAFLEX GMBHInventor: Peter Kertels
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Patent number: 8651340Abstract: A fluid reservoir for storing a fluid for a handheld device includes a housing and a flexible membrane. The flexible membrane delimits a variable storage volume in the housing. The storage volume may be varied by a defamation of the membrane. The variable storage volume has an output port. The fluid reservoir further includes a forcing member to exert a force on the membrane to pressurize a fluid in the storage volume. The forcing member has a recess for receiving a part of the storage volume. The membrane may be received into the recess of the forcing member during a compression stroke. By virtue thereof, a volume defined by the recess may be effectively used to become part of the storage volume for the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Mark Lelieveld, Gerben Raap, Jan Bennik
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Patent number: 8640730Abstract: A fluid controller apparatus controls fluid flow, such as a solvent gradient flow, in a chromatography system. An apparatus includes a fluid-gradient controller having a fluid reservoir for containing a pump fluid and a pumping device connected to the fluid reservoir for receiving the pump fluid. The pumping device is in fluid communication with parallel-configured first and second solvent lines. The first and second solvent lines each contain a restrictor element and a solvent reservoir. During operation, the pumping device causes the pump fluid to flow through the first and second solvent lines in relation to their respective restriction devices. The pump fluid displaces solvent within the solvent reservoirs. The displaced solvent is mixed to form a solvent gradient.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: Geoff C. Gerhardt, Christopher C. Charlton
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Patent number: 8631519Abstract: A toilet cleanser and deodorizer dispenser adapted for placement inside a toilet tank that includes a hanger for hanging the dispenser from the top of the sidewall of the tank, a dispenser housing into which a liquid cleanser and/or deodorizer obtained from any source is inserted into a collapsible bag, and means for controlling the rate at which cleanser and/or deodorizer is dispensed from the dispenser into a toilet bowl as water entering the dispenser forces cleanser and/or deodorizer out of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventors: Juan Belliard, Porfirio Rodriquez
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Patent number: 8627987Abstract: A container, for example for a food product or the like, provides an elevating lower inner surface that may sealably support a contained food product to raise the upper surface of the food product as it is consumed. Importantly, the container avoids an extension of the elevating mechanism into the product itself, reducing problems of contamination and leakage.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: WiSys Technology FoundationInventors: Birgit Leisen Pollack, Michael Andrew Ludka, Allison Amanda Popple
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Publication number: 20140001205Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous connector assemblies for use with a liner-based assembly. In one embodiment, a connector assembly for use with a liner-based assembly can include a pressure port, a dispense port, a headspace removal port, and a locking mechanism. The pressure port can be adapted for connection to a pressure source. The dispense port can be adapted for fluid communication with a source of material to be dispensed from the liner-based assembly. The headspace removal port may be configured for removing a gas from the liner-based assembly. The locking mechanism may be used for locking the connector to the liner-based assembly when contents therein are under pressure. In some embodiments, the dispense port and headspace removal port may be operably coupled providing a flow path for recirculation of the contents within a liner of the liner-based assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Jordan Henery Hodges, Tom Johnson, Amy Koland, Greg Nelson, Rick Wilson, Don Ware
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Publication number: 20130341351Abstract: A dispensing assembly having a container containing a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing tube bringing in fluid communication with ambient the volume inside the container containing the liquid. The dispensing tube has a flexible, resilient portion ending in an outlet of diameter, D, and is engaged in a pinch valve system. The pinch valve system has a squeezing member suitable for squeezing and obturating a section of the flexible portion located at a distance, h, from the outlet. The ratio, h/D, of the distance, h, to the outlet diameter, D, is not more than 2, preferably, not more than 1.5, more preferably, not more than 1.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Stijn Vandekerckhove, Daniel Peirsman
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Publication number: 20130327790Abstract: A refillable reusable grease gun reservoir has grease inlet and outlet ports coupled with dry break fittings enabling the reservoir to be used and refilled. The reservoir may be filled through the top and/or bottom of the reservoir body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Michael C. Ryan
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Patent number: 8602267Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for discharge of liquid or substantially liquid products (2), preferably foodstuffs, e.g. mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup or dressing, from a compressible container (3) made of flexible material, preferably of plastic bag type. The container (3) is placed in an outer container (7) and is compressible by a compression device (4) in order to feed product (2) out therefrom through a nozzle (6). The invention is characterised in that a compression means (9) which forms part of the compression device (4) is disposed on a piston (17) adapted to being subjected to movements in a portioning direction (P3) so that the movable compression means (9) squeezes the container (3) in the outer container (7), and that the piston with its compression means (9) can perform a return movement in a return direction (P4) which is opposite to the portioning direction (P3).Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Asept International ABInventors: Sten Drennow, Stefan Cedergren
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Patent number: 8602270Abstract: A fluid tank connector enables reliable separation of a plug and a socket by opposing the coupling force of a fluid sealing portion. The fluid tank connector is provided with a plug that is fit with play in the inner periphery of a fluid port of the fluid tank that stores a fluid, and a socket that is detachably connectable to the plug. The socket includes a sleeve that connects and disconnects the socket and the plug by being threadable on an external thread that is formed on the outer periphery of the fluid port. A pressing device is provided in the socket, and the pressing device applies a pressing force that separates the plug from the socket by opposing the coupling force of an O-ring that seals the fluid path between the plug and the socket.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Surpass Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toshiyuki Takanohashi
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Patent number: 8579137Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Stefan Lustenberger, Stephan Kurtze
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Patent number: 8579158Abstract: A container includes a bottle formed to include an interior region and a collapsible bag in the interior region. The collapsible bag is formed to include a chamber for holding a dispensable product. A dispenser is coupled to the bottle and arranged to communicate with dispensable product held in the collapsible bag. The dispenser is operable by a consumer to discharge the dispensable product from the collapsible bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventor: Chad E. Rice
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Publication number: 20130284766Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a dispenser including a dispense assembly having a head assembly, and also including a collapsible liner that contains a material to be dispensed, the liner detachably secured to the dispense assembly with the head assembly in fluid communication with the liner, wherein the material in the liner is dispensed out the liner and through the head assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence H. Dubois, Donald Ware
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Patent number: 8561853Abstract: The present invention relates to an airtight preservation system of a consumer fluid within a container, and in particular a system for the preservation of said fluid, typically intended for alimentary consumption, from contamination by contact with outside atmosphere, in particular during the phase of delivery. The system according to the present invention is of easy installation, by virtue of a compact structure applicable to any container size and of an operation marked by utmost rationality.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Mauro De Mei
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Patent number: 8561856Abstract: A beverage valve assembly includes a bottom wall section; a tubular part extending downward from the bottom wall section; an outer apron extending upward from the bottom wall section; and at least one positioning device. The tubular part has a top opening to receive a dispensing element. The top opening is arranged in the middle section of the upper outer surface of the bottom wall, and the tubular part has an upper inner tubular wall section with at least one sealing surface. The outer upward standing apron is arranged at a distance from the top opening of the tubular part. The bottom wall includes at least one valve positioned between the top opening of the tubular part and an inner sidewall section of the outer upward standing apron. The positioning device has at least one opening or gap.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventor: Johan Bernard Kuperus
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Patent number: 8550300Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a storage container for liquids or for viscous or atomizable products, which can be connected to a metering device, the storage container having a cylindrical configuration and a base with a pressure equalization device and also an oppositely situated open side, the open side including a connection region, and in that an inner bag which is collapsible by suction force is disposed in the storage container.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignees: KIST—Europe Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, F. Holzer GmbHInventors: Hyeck-Hee Lee, Ute Steinfeld, Jungtae Kim, Holger Krause
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Patent number: 8540122Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Skillern, James H. Sadler
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Publication number: 20130221030Abstract: Liquid dispensing systems for use with a bag having a pre-attached spigot are shown and described, in one example, a system includes a cavity for receiving the bag of liquid. A spigot-recess is configured to engage the spigot. A top plate assembly is locatable at or near the top of the system, the top plate assembly including a pressure plate for placing downward force on the bag of liquid. The system also includes a lifting plate for placing an upward pressure on the bag of liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Boxxle, Inc.Inventor: Boxxle, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130214009Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: Joseph Wadih Bakhos
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Patent number: 8505774Abstract: Device adapted to deliver fluids, in particular medicines, under pressure, comprising a receptacle 1 of variable volume in a form or shape of a pouch or flexible container of general cylindrical shape with exclusively longitudinal pleats 2 containing the fluid under pressure to be delivered and equipped with an actuator C permitting to open a valve 15a, 15b, to enable the aforementioned fluid to be delivered, the whole being located inside a receptacle 4 capable of resisting to an elevated internal pressure, the internal volume of this last receptacle comprised between its wall and the receptacle of variable volume being filled with a neutral gas under a pressure sufficient to exert on the receptacle of variable volume a pneumatic constraint sufficient to permit the delivery of the therein contained fluid when the above-said valve permitting the said delivery is operated by the aforementioned actuator C.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Power Container Corp.Inventors: Chris Nimmo, Olivier Bertaud
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Publication number: 20130200100Abstract: The invention relates to a container (1) for liquids, such as beverages and oils, comprising a blow moulded polyester casing (2), a valve (4) for dispensing the liquid from the container, and an inlet for introducing a propellant. The casing (2) is enveloped by a stretch blow moulded polyester shell (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: EUROKEG B.V.Inventors: Hubert Joseph Frans Hanssen, Jan Dirk Veendendaal, Jan Veendendaal
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Patent number: 8499983Abstract: The tank comprises a variable volume chamber containing a liquid and defined by a wall; and a piston suitable for moving in the tank under thrust from powder gas at a temperature much higher than that of the liquid in order to decrease the volume of the chamber. The tank also comprises a deformable elastomer membrane pressed against a face of the piston outside the chamber, the membrane being suitable for thermally protecting the wall and for providing sealing between the piston and the wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: SnecmaInventors: Jean-Marie Conrardy, Daniel Peyrisse, Dominique Le Louedec
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Patent number: 8499973Abstract: This invention provides a deformable dispensing tube (1) with an internal device (8). The device is contained within the deformable dispensing tube but is a separate physical entity to the deformable dispensing tube and has the ability to move within the deformable dispensing tube. The object of the device is to aid the dispensing of part or all of the contents (16) of the deformable dispensing tube by the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: William A. Bell, Jonathan Francis Jones
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Publication number: 20130193164Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a blow-molded, rigid collapsible liner that can be suitable particularly for smaller storage and dispensing systems. The rigid collapsible liner may be a stand-alone liner, e.g., used without an outer container, and may be dispensed from a fixed pressure dispensing can. Folds in the rigid collapsible liner may be substantially eliminated, thereby substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated with pinholes, weld tears, and overflow. The present disclosure also relates to systems and liners, including the liners just mentioned, that may be used as alternatives to, or replacements for, simple rigid-wall containers, such as those made of glass. Such advantageous systems and liners may replace simple rigid-wall containers in a system for delivering a high purity material to a semiconductor process substantially without modification to an end user's existing pump dispense or pressure dispense systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Tom, Greg Nelson, Wei Liu, Amy Koland, Don Ware, Daniel J. Durham, Tracy M. Momany
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Patent number: 8490819Abstract: A container (1) for holding a fluid comprising: a fluid chamber (2) having an inner wall (3); an outlet-opening (14); and a high pressure chamber (4) for driving the fluid towards the outlet-opening; wherein the container further comprises as at least part of a divider between the high pressure chamber and the fluid chamber a moveable element (5) for advancing in a predetermined direction of motion through the container from a first position to a second position for reducing a volume of the fluid chamber when fluid is dispensed via the outlet-opening, wherein a first and a second cross section of the fluid chamber taken transverse the direction of motion at respectively the first and second position have different dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Packaging Technology Participation S.A.Inventors: Roland Vanblaere, Willy Kegels
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Publication number: 20130161349Abstract: The present invention relates to a bag-on-valve system (10) comprising a pressure container (12) having a substantially flexible filling material container (14) which is received therein and in which a filling material (22) having unsaturated compounds, preferably terpenes, particularly preferably limonenes, is received and can be removed from the bag-on-valve system (10) by means of a selectively actuatable valve (20), a propellant, preferably a propellant gas, being provided in order to support the removal between the pressure container (12) and the filling material container (14) so that a flexible sheath (16) of the filling material container (14) is in contact with the filling material (22) at the inner side (16a) thereof and is in contact with the propellant at the outer side (16b) thereof, the sheath (16) of the filling material container (14) further being substantially formed from a flexible film laminate (30) which has a metal layer (32), a plastics layer (42) and a thermally sealable sealing layerType: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: HUHTAMAKI FLEXIBLE PACKAGING GERMANY GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Alwin Pfeiffenberger
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Patent number: 8469234Abstract: A toy water gun apparatus includes a gun housing having a water chamber and a pressurized air chamber in fluid communication with the water chamber. The water chamber preferably includes an expandable bladder for filling with a quantity of water and has a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a water inlet for releasable connection to source of pressurized water such as a municipal water supply, and the second end connected to a nozzle valve. A trigger mechanism is connected to the nozzle valve to selectively open the valve to dispense a stream of water during play. The apparatus utilizes the naturally high pressure of a common faucet tap while the eliminating the necessity of constant pumping in order to maintain a desirable water stream. Pressure in the air chamber is never lost because it is entirely separate from the water-delivery mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Loominocity Inc.Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Patent number: 8464908Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Inventor: Norman W. Tabor
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Patent number: 8459501Abstract: A container comprising a rigid body (5) having a neck (6) defining an aperture providing access to the container cavity and a bag (9) positioned in the interior of the body (5), the bag being formed of thermoplastic material and having a neck (2) from which there radially extends a flange (3) which rests on a free edge of the neck (6) of the body (5) and defines a hole for providing access to the cavity of the bag (9) and for sealedly housing the body of a hermetic pump (P) operable manually to withdraw the fluid substance (F) from the bag and feed it to the outside through its dispensing stem (S), the bag being formed by hot blow molding of a preform placed directly within the container, a lubricant fluid being disposed between said container and said bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: LUMSON S.p.A.Inventor: Matteo Moretti
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Patent number: 8459500Abstract: A container comprising a rigid body (5) having a neck (6) defining an aperture providing access to the container cavity and a bag (9) positioned in the interior of the body (5), the bag being formed of thermoplastic material and itself having a neck (2) from which there radially extends a flange (3) which rests on a free edge of the neck (6) of the body (5) and defines a hole for providing access to the cavity of the bag (9) and for sealedly housing the body of a hermetic pump (P) operable manually to withdraw the fluid substance (F) from the bag and feed it to the outside through its dispensing stem (S), the bag being formed by hot blow molding of a preform placed directly within the container, said bag having a substantially uniform thickness and being detached from the container along its entire outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Orsola Patrini