Abstract: Disclosed is a disbursing system including a dispensing unit and a read area having at least two readers. Each of the at least two readers is configured to generate a signal when detecting a marker disposed on a beverage container. The beverage container includes at least two markers. The system includes a switch in electro-mechanical connection with the dispensing unit. The system includes a control module in operative connection with the switch and in communication with the at least two readers. When the at least two readers generate at least two signals detecting at least two markers, the control module actuates the switch.

Abstract: Exemplary soap, sanitizer and lotion dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a housing; a receptacle for receiving a container; a container of fluid comprising soap, sanitizer or lotion; a pump in fluid communication with the container; a power source; a pump coupled to a motor and pulse width modulation circuitry in circuit communication with the power source and the motor. The pulse width modulation circuitry is initially set to cause a selected dose of fluid to be dispensed at a base speed. A sensor for detecting a parameter indicative of an actual speed of a dispense of the fluid is also included. When the actual speed of the dispense of fluid is less than the base speed or greater than the base speed, the pulse width modulation circuitry adjusts the pulse width to cause the speed of a following dispense of fluid to be closer to the base speed.

Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing product has an upper inlet opening, a lower outlet opening and walls. Side walls and a downwardly sloping bottom wall defining an interior space for product. An outlet valve member is connected to a handle and arranged at the outlet opening for selectively allowing outward flow of the product through the outlet opening by manual operation of the handle. A body of the container has two mutually opposing first sidewalls, a second sidewall forming a rear wall and a forwardly sloping bottom wall. A front piece of the body forms a third side wall and is releasably fixed to a front portion of the body. The outlet valve member is connected to the handle by at least one cylindrical shaft received between a first semi circular recess arranged in the body and a second semi circular recess arranged in the front piece.

Abstract: A dispensing closure for dispensing a flowable product from a squeeze-type product container includes a closure body having an upper deck, an exit orifice, a flow conduit providing a flow path to the exit orifice, and a skirt configured to attach to a product container. A measuring reservoir is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports when the container is inverted. A piston valve is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing normally biases the piston valve to the open position.

Abstract: A dispensing device for a fluid container, which includes a container cap, a switching nozzle, a securing mechanism and a dispensing compartment. The container cap has apertures, and the switching nozzle has a closing and an opening state. In the closing state the switching nozzle hermetically seals the apertures. An oval skirt is attached to the switching nozzle embracing the container cap, having protrusions for fixing the skirt to the container cap. Pressing the skirt releases the fixing and allows switching to an opening state. A setting mechanism determines the limited volume of the dispensing compartment and secures the volume from undesired variation. An annular portion has clefts and quantity markings. The setting mechanism encompasses the annular portion and has setting bumps bulging proximate to the annular portion, and barrel apertures. Upon mating the setting bumps with a cleft, a marking is exposed through the apertures.

Abstract: It is provided a dispensing device for a fluid container, which includes a container cap, a switching nozzle, a securing mechanism and a dispensing compartment. The container cap has apertures, and the switching nozzle has a closing state and an opening state, wherein in the closing state the switching nozzle hermetically sealing the apertures. An oval skirt is attached to the switching nozzle embracing the container cap, having protrusions for fixing the skirt to the container cap. Pressing the skirt releases the fixing and allows switching to an opening state. The dispensing compartment includes an annular portion, a setting mechanism, and a cover mechanism. The setting mechanism determines the limited volume of the dispensing compartment and secures the limited volume from undesired variation. The annular portion has a plurality of clefts and an associated plurality of quantity markings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring actuator, a measuring cap, a protective cover, a measuring unit, and a device for fixed and variable measuring and discharging of fluid from a container. The actuator being configured for detachable and movable connection to the cap and adapted for sealing off fluid when in a non-actuated state and to discharge fluid when in an actuated state, the actuator including at least two openings, a discharge opening and a fluid inflow opening; the cap-including at least three openings, a discharge opening and an actuator receiving opening and a fluid inflow opening; the measuring unit including the cap, the actuator, and a spring; the cover for protecting the measuring unit being configured for attachment to the cap and/or the measuring unit; and the measuring device including the cover, the cap, the actuator, the spring, and the container.

Abstract: A dosage dispensing cap system is configured to release a fixed amount of medication from a container as a result of a single actuation by a user. A first cap element of the system may have a first aperture and be adapted to be attached to the container, which is configured to house a multiplicity of pills of a generally uniform size, or liquid medication of a particular volume. A second cap element may be flexible, have a flange member extending generally radially outward from a diaphragm member and be disposed between the first cap element and the container. The diaphragm member may have a mouth portion, a throat portion and a cavity generally disposed therebetween. The cavity may be generally large enough to contain a fixed number of pills or a dose volume of liquid. By way of a simple actuation, the mouth portion opens and the throat portion closes, thereby allowing the cap system to release a discrete number of pills or a dose volume of liquid medication.

Abstract: A dosing and/or dispensing system for use with a liquid container such as a bottle or the like for dosing and/or dispensing liquid contents from the bottle. The system includes an improved venting means to ensure that the liquid being dosed or dispensed properly and accurately drains. A novel throat plug assembly is provided for insertion into the throat of the bottle. The throat plug assembly is comprised entirely of a recyclable plastic material.

Abstract: A dosing and/or dispensing system for use with a liquid container such as a bottle or the like for dosing and/or dispensing liquid contents from the bottle. The system includes an improved venting means to ensure that the liquid being dosed or dispensed properly and accurately drains. A novel throat plug assembly is provided for insertion into the throat of the bottle. The throat plug assembly is comprised entirely of a recyclable plastic material.

Abstract: A dosing and/or dispensing system for use with a liquid container such as a bottle or the like for dosing and/or dispensing liquid contents from the bottle. The system includes an improved venting to ensure that the liquid being dosed or dispensed properly and accurately drains. A novel throat plug assembly is provided for insertion into the throat of the bottle. The throat plug assembly is comprised entirely of a recyclable plastic material.

Abstract: A two-way dispenser cap has a main cap member and a toggle valve. The main cap member has two passages that allow material from inside an attached container to dispense. The first passage leads to a trap chamber that is defined by the main cap member and the toggle valve walls. The second passage leads to an outlet passage for continuous pouring dispensation. The toggle valve pivots in relation to the two-way dispenser cap between one of three positions: no dispensation, metered dispensation from the trap chamber passage or continuous pour dispensation. When the toggle valve pivots to open the trap chamber passage, the trap chamber inlet is closed off. When the toggle valve pivots to open the continuous pour passage, the trap chamber outlet remains closed. When the toggle valve pivots to the closed position, both the inlet passages are in fluid communication with the attached container's interior, but both outlets are closed. The main cap member has a recessed top portion.

Abstract: A refrigerator and a device for ice discharging are disclosed. The device for ice discharging includes a case having an ice introduction opening and an ice discharge opening (312); a rotation member (320) rotatable in the case to transfer ice that is held in a predetermined amount to be discharged; and a discharge adjustment part (340) spaced apart a predetermined space from the rotation member (320) to adjust the number of the ices transferred by the rotation member, such that a fixed amount of the ice is substantially discharged. The refrigerator includes the device for ice discharging therein.

Abstract: A dosing and/or dispensing system for use with an inverted liquid container such as a bottle or the like for dosing and/or dispensing liquid contents from the bottle. The system includes an improved venting device to ensure that the liquid is dosed or dispensed properly and accurately drains; and an anti-drip valve is provided to prevent liquid from dripping from the discharge end of the dosing bowl of the system.

Abstract: A dosing and/or dispensing system for use with a liquid container such as an inverted. bottle or the like for dosing and/or dispensing liquid contents from the bottle. The system includes a throat plug assembly, wherein the throat plug assembly includes a normally closed, vertically movable first valve therein; a mounting ring having an inner face including threads thereon adapted to threadably receive the throat of the container; a knob having an actuator rod, wherein the actuator rod includes second and third vertically spaced valves mounted thereon for movement; and an improved venting device to ensure that the liquid is dosed or dispensed properly and accurately drains.

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: Disclosed is a liquid dispensing apparatus capable of regulating a discharged amount of liquid.

Abstract: A premeasured dispensing bottle cap consists of an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is adapted for engaging the neck of a bottle. The walls of the inner sleeve define a measuring chamber which holds a premeasured volume of liquid. The outer sleeve has a dispensing outlet with a hinged lid. The inner sleeve and the outer sleeve have ports for the flow of fluid from the bottle to the inner sleeve, and from the inner sleeve to the outer sleeve and the dispensing outlet with the bottle in an inverted position. The flow is such that with the outer sleeve in a fill position, liquid flows from the bottle to fill the measuring chamber in the inner sleeve, but not into the outer sleeve, and with the outer sleeve in a dispensing position, liquid flows from the measuring chamber through the outer sleeve and dispensing outlet, but not from the bottle to the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A windshield cleaning fluid dispenser 10 that is coin-operated. The windshield cleaning fluid dispenser 10 of the present includes a primary reservoir 15 in which the windshield cleaning fluid 18 is stored pending dispensing. A measuring reservoir 20 is in fluid communication with the primary reservoir 15. A dispensing tube 25 is in fluid communication with the measuring reservoir 20. The flow of windshield cleaning fluid 18 between the primary reservoir 15 and the measuring reservoir 20 is controlled by a pair of crank 60 actuated poppet valves 30 and 40. Springs 35 and 45 are provided to bias the poppet valves into the closed position. Crank 60 has a substantially cylindrical cross section and a pair of tethers 76 and 78 are secured to the crank 60 at a selected point 80 on its circumference. The distal end 81 of the first tether 76 is secured to the first poppet valve 30 and the distal end 82 of the second tether 78 is secured to the second poppet valve 40.

Abstract: A dispenser for pulverulent materials includes receptacle for receiving a container holding the material to be dispensed. A valve body defining metering cavities is mounted in the valve body. A gate also mounted in the valve body includes a first portion for selectively locking flow into the metering cavities and a second portion for selectively blocking flow exiting the metering cavities, with a desired quantity of material being trapped between the gate portions, for subsequent release.

Abstract: The mouthwash dispensing device includes a frame having first and second reservoirs secured thereto, the first reservoir having a first port and the second reservoir having a second port, the first and second reservoirs adapted to contain mouthwash therein. A valve assembly is associated with the first and second reservoirs for selectively gating the first and second ports. An actuating assembly is associated with the valve for opening and closing the ports to release mouthwash from the reservoirs in response to user manipulation. The frame is adapted to store both drinking cups and a bottle of mouthwash therein. A locking cover is provided to restrict access to the stored cups and mouthwash.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser that is suitable for metering pre-measured quantities of liquid from a rigid wall or deformable walled container. The liquid dispenser comprises a nozzle (16) which attaches to the container at one end and attaches to a dispensing chamber (14) at the other end. The dispensing chamber (14) has an opening (24) at its inlet end which juxtaposes with a disk (21) at the discharge end of the nozzle. The nozzle (16) has a central aperture (19) which terminates at the discharge end with inwardly projecting arms (22) which support the disk (21). The seating of the chamber on the end of the nozzle brings the disk (21) into juxtaposition with the opening (24) to control the flow of liquid from the container to the dispensing chamber (14). When the dispensing chamber (14) is fully engaged with the discharge end of the nozzle (16), the opening (24) in the dispensing chamber interlocks with the disk (21) on the nozzle to prevent the liquid from entering the dispensing chamber.

Abstract: A device for containing and metering a powder-form product has a body member which defines a hopper and a tube which extends from the hopper. The tube has successive portions configured to provide at least one metering chamber and a flow chute which extends to a tube opening for delivering powder-form product from the hopper via the metering chamber. A plug member is connected with a closure member which, in turn, is connected to a connecting member which, in turn, is connected with a housing member positioned in the hopper. A mounting member is affixed with the hopper, a first rotatable lever extends from the mounting member into the hopper, and a second rotatable lever extends from the mounting member outside of the hopper about a same axis as the first lever so that upon rotation of the second lever, the first lever is rotated.

Abstract: A dispenser cap for discharging measured amounts of contents from a container includes a first peripheral skirt having upper and lower portions, the lower portion serving to secure the cap to a container. The upper skirt portion at least partially defines a dispensing chamber primarily in the upper portion of the first peripheral skirt, as further defined by a weir panel, the weir panel configured to provide a weir opening between the upper and lower cap skirt portions. A top for the cap includes a second peripheral skirt telescoped over and secured to the first peripheral skirt, wherein the first and second peripheral skirts have alignable first and second respective discharge apertures formed therein. The first discharge aperture in the first peripheral skirt is diametrically opposed to the weir opening so that additional container contents are not spilled into the dispensing chamber during dispensing of the measured amount.

Abstract: A device for dispensing particulate condiments comprising a condiment hopper translatably mounted on a transfer plate having a gated reservoir for receiving and dispensing condiments from the hopper. The invention also includes a method for dispensing particulate condiments comprising translating an open-bottomed condiments hopper over a transfer plate having a gated reservoir to transfer a predetermined aliquot of condiments from the hopper to the reservoir. The method further includes closing a dispensing aperture of the reservoir while the hopper is in register with a transfer opening of the reservoir, and opening the dispensing aperture to dispense the aliquot of condiments when the hopper is out of register with the transfer opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispenser for feeding out convenient units of two liquid products. The dispenser (1), preferably, is intended for manual handling and manual feed-out of viscous products, such as mustard (2), ketchup (3), or similar sauces on food products, such as hamburger bread rolls (4) or the like. To bring about an essential reduction of the time required for feeding out convenient units of the two liquid products (2, 3), the dispenser (1) was a first container (5) holding one liquid product (3), a second container (15) positioned within the first container, the second container holding the other liquid product (2), and a pump assembly (18) adapted to simultaneously feed out convenient units of the two liquid products (2, 3) from their respective containers (5, 15).

Abstract: A dispenser cap for discharging measured amounts of contents from a container includes a first peripheral skirt having upper and lower portions, the lower portion serving to secure the cap to a container. The upper skirt portion at least partially defines a dispensing chamber primarily in the upper portion of the first peripheral skirt, as further defined by a weir panel, the weir panel configured to provide a weir opening between the upper and lower cap skirt portions. A top for the cap includes a second peripheral skirt telescoped over and secured to the first peripheral skirt, wherein the first and second peripheral skirts have alignable first and second respective discharge apertures formed therein. The first discharge aperture in the first peripheral skirt is diametrically opposed to the weir opening so that additional container contents are not spilled into the dispensing chamber during dispensing of the measured amount.

Abstract: A storing and dispensing device for dogfood and the like comprises a bin having a funnel-shaped bottom portion which terminates in a vertical channel with an open bottom end. A feeding mechanism is vertically movable in the channel, either manually of automatically, allowing a given amount of food to be emitted at each operation. The mechanism includes an upper valve which normally closes the bin, and a lower valve which normally keeps the channel bottom open, the two valves being connected by a shaft which permits their relative distance to be changed for different food portions. Lifting the upper valve opens the bin and lets food flow into the channel which is now closed by the lower valve, the food portion being defined by the space enclosed between the valves. After the space has been filled, the mechanism is lowered whereby the upper valve closes the bin and the lower valve lets the food run into a feeding bowl.

Abstract: Applicator assembly comprising a container for liquids having a bottom wall member, a cap member having means for detachably securing it over a discharge opening in the container. An upstanding wall and a bottom wall having an upstanding post member having an opening communicating with the interior of the container define a measuring chamber for a predetermined measured quantity of the liquid with a cylindrical wall portion of the cap member. An elongated tubular member is mounted in the opening in the post member extending downwardly into the container adjacent the lowest portion of the bottom wall member. A valve seat plate member is mounted at the open end of the cylindrical wall portion and has a wall portion terminating in a valve opening which is tapered towards the valve opening and functions as a funnel during discharge of contents to ensure complete transfer from the measuring chamber to a dispensing chamber above the measuring chamber.

Abstract: The present invention involves a container having a metered dispensing unit at its outlet, which can simply be opened and poured with assured metered dispensing. The container dispensing unit has a loading chamber, a loading chamber fill port, a dispensing chamber, a dispensing chamber outlet port and a connecting orifice. The loading chamber is located at least partly adjacent to the dispensing chamber. The loading chamber fill port is located at an upper portion of the loading chamber such that when the loading chamber is tipped for pouring, liquid in the container may fill the loading chamber. The connecting orifice connects a lower portion of the loading chamber with a lower portion of the dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber is connected to the container main body for liquid flow thereto from the container only via the loading chamber. The dispensing chamber outlet port is located at the top of both the dispensing chamber and the dispensing unit.

Abstract: A reservoir outlet control device for controlling fluid flow from a reservoir. The device is particularly suitable for controlling fluid outflow from a blood collecting and blood delivery reservoir.

Abstract: Apparatus for volumetric dosing of viscous products comprising a dispensing outlet connected to apparatus for substantially vertically moving the outlet, a supply conduit, a valve for the supply conduit, a dispensing valve and a dosing chamber. The dispensing outlet constituting the lower end of the dosing chamber. Preferably the apparatus comprises a suck back feature for sucking back product to prevent after dripping.

Abstract: A measure for use in dispensing drinks and other liquids which are of relatively high viscosity, such as cream based liqueurs, having a measuring chamber with an entry port and an exit port, an internal operating standard and an actuator to move the internal operating standard between a dispensing position in which it seals the entry port and a resting position in which it seals the exit port. The dispensing measure is also provided with a nose external to the measuring chamber, whereby having an external surface for guiding fluid flow which is fluid being dispensed from the measuring chamber flows through the exit port, on the external surface of the nose and into a receptacle held beneath. The internal operating standard has a portion which is cylindrical and fits slidably within a cylindrical internal wall of an outlet portion positioned at the exit port so that the internal wall is wiped clean as the internal operating standard returns to its resting position.

Abstract: A metering dispenser including a metering chamber having an inlet port and an outlet port, an inlet valve for admitting flowable material to the metering chamber through the inlet port, an outlet valve for allowing discharge of the material. To control operation of the inlet and outlet valves, a valve control member is operatively associated with the inlet and outlet valves and is pivotally movable between two extreme limits of pivotal movement which correspond respectively to fill and discharge conditions of the dispenser. A control biasing spring is associated with the valve control member and biases the valve control member towards the one of the extreme limits of pivotal movement corresponding to the dispenser being in the fill condition. An actuator is operative to move the valve control member against the action of the biasing spring. The valve control may be mechanically operative to control operation of the inlet and outlet valves.

Abstract: A detachable mixing chamber is constructed and arranged to receive a plurality of fluid components from a source thereof for forming a fluid such as a foam to be discharged therefrom. The chamber includes a core having a bore therein and a plurality of inlet openings arranged in communication with the bore for supplying the fluid components from such source to the bore and means for maintaining the core under a restraining force in an axial and radial direction. The chamber is removably secured to a dispensing apparatus in a manner to be accessible from the outside thereof for detachment therefrom.

Abstract: A drain discharging apparatus capable of automatically discharging drain in compressed air, comprises a body formed therein with a drain reservoir chamber for receiving the drain and compressed air and with an inlet port and an outlet port both communicated with the drain reservoir chamber. A pair of poppet valves selectively communicate the drain reservoir chamber with the inlet port or the outlet port. A cam rotatable within the reservoir chamber alternately opens the poppet valves. A motor rotates the cam, which also is manually operable.

Abstract: A measuring device for dispensing preferably viscous liquids comprising a container (4) for the liquid with a main space (28) and below the main space, a smaller space (29) which is in communication with the main space through a passage (37) and opens out through another passage (30). The portion which constitutes the smaller space (29) and the two passages (37, 30) is compressible. A member (3) is adapted, under the influence of spring forces, in a first position to compress the second passage (30). The member can be moved, against the action of said spring forces, into a second position in which it compresses the first passage (37) while the second passage (30) is open, so that in a third position, in which the member compresses the smaller space (29) and still the first passage (37), the liquid squirts out through the second passage (30).

Abstract: A cabinet forms a frame mounting a dispensing mechanism, a soap reservoir comprised of a sump and container, and an actuating lever, all of which are selectively removable from the frame for maintenance purposes. The dispensing mechanism and reservoir sump are formed unitary slideably connected to the frame with the actuating lever pivotally connected partially overlying the dispensing mechanism in cantilever extension vertically pivotal by a forward broadened hand engaging portion to actuate the dispensing mechanism therebeneath. The reservoir container is supported inverted on the reservoir sump emptying downwardly therein and partially forwardly overlies the actuating lever, being forwardly supported to prevent the container from inadvertently depressing the actuating lever dispensing soap from the dispensing mechanism when the container is removed forwardly and replaced rearwardly to replenish the soap supply.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing flowable particulate materials from a storage container while protecting the material from unnecessary exposure to ambient atmosphere through a double vapor control mechanism. The apparatus includes a funnel unit mounted below the container for receipt of particulate material therefrom. A flow control disc is mounted between the container and the funnel unit to control the flow of material into the funnel unit, irrespective of the head of material within the funnel. A hollow, moveable, metering bell, and moveable funnel outlet closure are mounted on a common reciprocable rod within the funnel and are normally seated between cycles to provide double isolation of the material from the ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid from an inverted bottle into a tank at times when water in the tank drops below a buoying level. A hollow annular stationary member closes off the bottle's neck and has an annular diaphragm leading to a tube with seats at its upper and lower ends. A movable member has two portions that are slidable in the said tube and are joined by a measuring portion. It seats against one seat in its upper position with the measuring portion then wholly above the tube and against the other in its lower position, with the measuring portion then wholly below the tube, and it is moved between them by the change of water level in the tank. This movement is aided with a buoying skirt having an annular chamber that is normally filled with water and drains only after falling; the same chamber helps to dispose the measured charge of the other liquid.

Abstract: A reciprocating airlock valve used in the transfer of granular and powdered stock between two operations and the maintenance of a pressure differential therebetween. The airlock valve designed to maintain an air seal between the two operations while providing continuous material flow through the valve.

Abstract: A device for discharging a constant volume of fluid which is relatively simple in construction and requires little space. The device comprises a cylindrical chamber with a tangential inlet to induce vortical fluid motion. Within the chamber is a ball having a specific gravity different from that of fluid and adapted to block an outlet which is disposed at the vertex of a cone-like surface disposed at one end of the chamber. When displaced from the outlet by a suitable mechanism, a combination of fluid and gravitational forces cause the ball to follow a spiral path and return to block the outlet, having discharged a certain amount of fluid. Two embodiments are described utilizing a ball having a specific gravity greater than, and less than, that of the fluid.

Abstract: An adapter suitable for connecting a liquid measuring device to a variety of liquid containers of different size and shape without necessitating the use of different adapters. The adapter includes a sleeve portion which is fitted over the mouth and neck of the liquid container, there being affected a seal between the liquid container and the adapter. The opposite end of the adapter is attachable to the inlet of a liquid measuring device.