With Tiltable Container Trap Only Patents (Class 222/454)
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Patent number: 11035711Abstract: Dispensers for container assemblies and related methods are disclosed. The dispenser can provide for a measured quantity of a substance. The dispenser can allow for retaining of a predetermined measured quantity of a substance by inversion of the container assembly. The dispenser can be used in conjunction with a flip cover of a lid of the container assembly for dispensing of the measured quantity.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Dac V. Vu
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Patent number: 10472153Abstract: A container, preferably a flexible packaging, including a base wall, a front face wall, a rear face wall, at least a first sealing for joining the front and rear face walls, at least a second sealing for joining the front face wall and the rear face wall with the base wall to form a sealed enclosure; the container has an outlet opening and includes a plurality of inner seals for joining the front face wall with the rear face wall for delimiting a dosing chamber, in fluid communication with the outlet opening, and a storage chamber, in communication with the dosing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: MADEL S.P.A.Inventor: Mattia Testa
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Patent number: 9161514Abstract: A feeder comprising: a base assembly and a rotatable housing, wherein the rotatable housing comprises: a pivotable portioning divider and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the pivotable portioning divider so that the pivotable portioning divider can be adjusted to vary an amount of food dispensed by the feeder.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Automated Pet Care Products, Inc.Inventor: Brad Baxter
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Patent number: 9090396Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is a novel adaptation of a pouch that enables the measurement and dispensing of unit doses of flowable products. Particularly, the pouch comprises a storage compartment that houses a flowable product prior to dispensing. The pouch further includes a dispensing compartment comprising a support member with a fitment to accommodate dispensing out of the pouch. The support member can function to support the pouch, such as for use as a handle or gripping area. Further, the support member allows the structural integrity of the pouch to remain intact. The pouch further includes a dividing seal comprising a one-way channel that facilitates the movement of flowable product from the storage compartment to the dispensing compartment so that dispensing and/or metering can occur.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Owensby, Howard Dean Conner, Billy Wayne Austin
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Patent number: 9016529Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid wherein the container comprises: a liquid deposit chamber having an open first end and an opposing closed second end, a nonconcentric liquid withdrawal chamber having a open first end and an opposing closed second end, one or more apertures between said deposit and withdrawal chambers adapted to selectively permit liquid communication in controlled doses from the liquid deposit chamber to the liquid withdrawal chamber, a liquid stabilization chamber surrounding the liquid withdrawal chamber, and a base cap having a nonconcentric cavity in axial alignment with the liquid stabilization chamber and in liquid communication with the liquid deposit and withdrawal chambers.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventor: Eugene Druyan
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Publication number: 20150083758Abstract: Spill and contaminant resistant dispensers and measuring cap devices and methods for measuring and dispensing a desired amount of a bulk particulate, powdery, granular or viscous liquid substance from a storage container through a cap or a dispenser are provided. A dispenser and measuring cap is attached to a storage container or comprises an integral storage container. The dispenser and measuring cap has one or more measuring chamber ducts, each having a different predetermined volume. The measuring chamber ducts are selectively and separately operationally aligned with an internal funnel stem and a dispensing spout. A selected measuring chamber duct is filled with the substance by inverting the cap and attached container. A measured amount of the substance is captured and dispensed, and the unused portion of the substance retained in the storage container without exposure to outside contaminants or implements, by rotating the duct into operational alignment with the spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Muhammad Sami Ismail
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Publication number: 20150083753Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing device comprising a storage container and a storage chamber disposed therein, a dosing container and a dosing chamber disposed therein, and a dosing connection between the storage chamber and the dosing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Fabrice Moreau
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Publication number: 20150060498Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing device. The dosing device comprises a storage container with a storage chamber disposed therein for accommodating a filling material, a dosing container with a dosing chamber disposed therein, an outlet with an outlet opening for dispensing the filling material, a closure member by means of which the outlet opening can be closed, and a valve wherein the valve is able to assume a dispensing position and a dosing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Fabrice Moreau
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Publication number: 20150048122Abstract: A single dose dispensing closure has a main body with an upper skirt portion for measuring and dispensing a predetermined dose of a flowable product from a container. A bottom wall, a rearwardly angled wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and an interior surface of the upper skirt together define a measuring reservoir. A port allows a product to flow from a container into the main body. A lid is movable to a closed position in which the lid portion and the main body define a filling chamber. A hinged closure tab seals an exit orifice on the front of the lid portion. When the exit orifice is closed, a user inverts the dispensing closure and container to substantially fill the filling chamber. When the dispensing closure is righted, a predetermined dose of the flowable product is retained in the reservoir, ready to be dispensed through the exit orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Clifford W. Skillin
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Publication number: 20150021355Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Natalie Vitalia LOPEZ, Adrian Keith McKINNEY, Richard Lawrence HORSTMAN, Kristin Marie FINLEY, Karen Hussong STRADER
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Patent number: 8899453Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a liquid product from a container containing said product comprises a first chamber and a second chamber. An inlet passage comprising at least one inlet opening establishes a fluid connection between the first chamber and an interior part of a container having the dispensing device mounted thereon. An outlet passage adapted to deliver liquid product being dispensed by way of the dispensing device is fluidly connected to the second chamber. An intermediate wall divides an interior part of the dispensing device into the first chamber and the second chamber. The intermediate wall defines an edge, and the intermediate wall is arranged in such a manner that an intermediate passage between the first chamber and the second chamber is defined at said edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Logidos ApSInventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140312075Abstract: A dispenser is provided for a flowable product and is defined by a container body forming a storage chamber. A discharge tube is provided with an inlet positioned adjacent a bottom end of the storage chamber and an outlet positioned adjacent a discharge opening in the container. A sealing member is rotatably secured to the bottom end of the container body and includes a defined first position and defined second position. A closing member is positioned at the inlet end of the discharge tube when the sealing member is in the defined first position. Rotation of the sealing member from the first position to the second position moves the closing member away from the inlet opening and exposes the inlet to product within the storage chamber for selective discharge through the discharge tube outlet and the discharge opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Antal, SR., Chad E. Lagace
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Patent number: 8851333Abstract: A dispenser cap (10) for a liquid container having an opening, the cap (10) comprising a means for attachment (30) to the container, a housing (12) inserted into the opening and comprising a liquid inlet (14), a channel and a liquid outlet (16), the channel comprising a moveable seal (18) defining an outlet-side liquid volume (24) and an inlet-side liquid volume (26), the moveable seal (18) is moveable from a first position to a second position towards the liquid outlet (16) by increasing the inlet-side liquid pressure, thereby causing a dispensable volume of liquid flow out of the outlet (16), the moveable seal (18) also comprising a liquid outlet seal means (22) to seal the liquid outlet when the moveable seal (18) is in its second position, thereby preventing further flow of liquid out of the outlet (16), the cap (10) also comprising a dispensable liquid volume adjustment means (32,34) to adjust the fixed volume of dispensable liquid.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Jonkheer Theodoor Hendrik van de Poll
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Patent number: 8851341Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing powdered or granular product from a container containing said product comprises a first chamber and a second chamber. An inlet passage comprising at least one inlet opening and establishes communication between the first chamber and an interior part of a container having the dispensing device mounted thereon. An outlet passage adapted to deliver powdered or granular product being dispensed by means of the dispensing device establishes communication from the second chamber. An intermediate wall divides an interior part of the dispensing device into the first chamber and the second chamber, the intermediate wall defining an edge. The intermediate wall is arranged in such a manner that an intermediate passage between the first chamber and the second chamber is defined at the edge for allowing powdered or granular product to pass between the first chamber and the second chamber. The intermediate wall further defines a second passage.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Logidos ApSInventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140291357Abstract: A dispenser for flowable product is provided having a container body defining a storage chamber. A discharge tube is provided having an inlet positioned within the storage chamber and an outlet positioned within a recess formed in the top wall of the container. A cap is releasably secured to outlet of the discharge tube and positioned within the recess when in the closed position. A removable patch is secured to the top wall and covers the recess, the discharge tube outlet and the cap. Removal of the patch exposes the cap within the recess. The sealing member is released from its closed position to expose the outlet of the discharge tube. The dispenser is selectively rotated for discharge of the product through the tube outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Antal, SR., Chad E. Lagace
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Publication number: 20140197209Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for holding a liquid, which includes a supply chamber with a bottom surface, a peripheral wall standing from the peripheral edge of the bottom surface and a closing upper surface, wherein a passage opening is arranged close to or in the upper surface; a dosing chamber arranged on the passage opening of the supply chamber, wherein the dosing chamber further comprises a pouring opening for pouring the liquid out of the dosing chamber; and a closure for closing either the pouring opening or the passage opening as desired. At least a part of the dosing chamber extends below the level of the passage opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: BARK INNOVATIONS B.V.Inventor: Edward Hendrik Debski
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Patent number: 8752738Abstract: A chamber member is mounted to a bottle body and has an opening and partially bounds a first chamber and a second chamber. A selector is mounted to the chamber body for relative rotation between a first dosing condition and a second dosing condition. In the first dosing condition: flow is not blocked from the first chamber out the opening; flow is blocked from the second chamber out the opening; flow is blocked from the bottle interior to the first chamber; and flow is not blocked from the bottle interior to the second chamber. In the second dosing condition: flow is blocked from the first chamber out the opening; flow is not blocked from the second chamber out the opening; flow is not blocked from the bottle interior to the first chamber; and flow is blocked from the bottle interior to the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Plastek Industries, Inc.Inventors: Alex S. Szekely, Richard H. Seager
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Patent number: 8668120Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing container for liquids comprising a reservoir (1) which is connected to a dispensing nozzle (6), the nozzle having a mouth (4) through which liquid is dispensed, wherein the nozzle is adapted such that the size of the mouth is adjustable. In the most preferred embodiment, the container comprises a dispenser for fuel additives which comprises a novel design of dispensing nozzle, comprising a tube (5) adapted to fit the fuel tank of a petrol engine and a moveable sleeve (8) of greater diameter than the tube and adapted to fit the fuel tank of a diesel engine, this sleeve being positioned around the tube such that it can be moved to a position at the dispensing end of the tube which prevents the nozzle from being inserted into the fuel tank of a petrol engine.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Millers Oils LimitedInventor: Nevil Peter Hall
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Patent number: 8517219Abstract: The device of the present invention is a measuring instrument. It is designed to enable the user to draw, and measure precise amounts of liquids such as flavoring extracts, oil, vinegar, syrup, molasses and the like. Its components include a lower base member and a top member joined together by a sealed connection. A dropper or equivalent structure is located in the center of the device and is used to remove the measured quantity of liquid foodstuff from the lower base member of the instant device or from a commercial bottle or container to transfer it into the top member that functions as a measuring cup. The liquid is then dispensed from the top member and mixed with other ingredients as may be required by a recipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Frenchette Chatman Prince
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Publication number: 20130193169Abstract: A container includes a quantifying device, an upper sealing cover and a container body. The quantifying device includes an external quantifying cup, a fixing portion and a fluid guide port. The quantifying device is disposed on an opening of the container through the fixing portion. Corresponding to a place above the opening of the container, the fluid guide port is disposed on an upper portion of the quantifying device, and a lower portion of the fluid guide port communicates with the container. The quantifying cup communicating with the fluid guide port is disposed on an outer side of the fluid guide port. The volume of a liquid fluid can be accurately measured and a non-metered original solution can be directly poured out, and the metering accuracy is improved during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventor: Shi PENG
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Publication number: 20130168418Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid wherein the container comprises: a liquid deposit chamber having an open first end and an opposing closed second end, a nonconcentric liquid withdrawal chamber having a open first end and an opposing closed second end, one or more apertures between said deposit and withdrawal chambers adapted to selectively permit liquid communication in controlled doses from the liquid deposit chamber to the liquid withdrawal chamber, a liquid stabilization chamber surrounding the liquid withdrawal chamber, and a base cap having a nonconcentric cavity in axial alignment with the liquid stabilization chamber and in liquid communication with the liquid deposit and withdrawal chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Eugene Druyan
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Patent number: 8469227Abstract: A device for a cup and lid providing a thermal shield to keep the cup's liquid contents hot and facilitating the interval transfer, temporary storage, and cooling of a small amount of liquid prior to drinking. The conservation of heat energy within the cup allows the preservation of aroma and taste, a definite must for a prolonged and enjoyable drinking experience, while a controlled volume of the beverage cools down to a palatable temperature. Also, when the device is used in conjunction with a disposable cup and lid assembly, it improves the stiffness characteristics of the containment assembly, thereby preventing potential spillage or discharge of the hot contents due to accidental or improper handling.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Laxaros C. Tripsiznes
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Patent number: 8366027Abstract: A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A control plug is provided within the metering cup to adjust the controlled volume to be received within the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser. The control plug is removable from the cup to vary the charge of material to be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Antal, James E. Johanson, Scott Peterson
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Publication number: 20130026189Abstract: A measuring and dispensing device for portable handheld containers is disclosed. The measuring device allows a user to measure and dispense contents from a handheld container with one hand, while using a second hand for managing other tasks. The measuring device comprises, in one embodiment, a body elongated along a lateral axis affixed to a conduit elongated along a longitudinal axis, wherein the conduit is detachably affixed to the opening of a bottle, jar, or similar container holding baby food, milk, granule materials, powders, oil, chemicals, aggregate, or other edible or non-edible contents. The contents are poured through the conduit into a receptacle portion of the body designed to receive only a predetermined volume of the contents, which contents are subsequently dispensed into a target container using only the motion of a user's wrist.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: CJ KNAPP, CHRISTOPHER J. KNAPP
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Publication number: 20120248153Abstract: An overturning device for measuring and dispensing fluid and a bottle arrangement with the same, the overturning device includes a measuring bucket for using with a bottle body. The measuring bucket has a backflow channel, a first compartment, and a second compartment having an inlet opening, and a backflow opening. The first compartment is communicated with the inlet opening, wherein the backflow opening is communicated with the backflow channel, wherein the measuring bucket has a first state in which the fluid in the first compartment is capable of flowing into the second compartment, and a second state in which the fluid in the first compartment is not capable of flowing into the second compartment. The surplus fluid in the second compartment will flow back into the bottle body so that problem of accuracy and practicability of overturning device for measuring and dispensing fluid is solved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Shi Peng
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Patent number: 8251256Abstract: A method is provided for dispensing a controlled quantity of a granular material. The method employs a dispenser including a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. The dispenser is first positioned in a loading orientation for the outflow of material from the reservoir through a nozzle to a metering cup. A baffle positioned proximate the opening of the metering cup stabilizes the controlled volume directed into the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted. Then, the volume of material is directed from the cup through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser, through which the material is spread.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.Inventor: Keith E. Antal, Sr.
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Publication number: 20120132677Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing container for liquids comprising a reservoir (1) which is connected to a dispensing nozzle (6), the nozzle having a mouth (4) through which liquid is dispensed, wherein the nozzle is adapted such that the size of the mouth is adjustable. In the most preferred embodiment, the container comprises a dispenser for fuel additives which comprises a novel design of dispensing nozzle, comprising a tube (5) adapted to fit the fuel tank of a petrol engine and a moveable sleeve (8) of greater diameter than the tube and adapted to fit the fuel tank of a diesel engine, this sleeve being positioned around the tube such that it can be moved to a position at the dispensing end of the tube which prevents the nozzle from being inserted into the fuel tank of a petrol engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Millers Oils LimitedInventor: Nevil Peter Hall
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Patent number: 8066159Abstract: A dosing device (1) for sprinkling granules (2) comprises upper elements (3) which delineate a storage space (4) for the granules, and lower elements (5) with a portion (6) which forms the bottom (6a) of the storage space and is provided with delivery apertures (7) for the granules.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Inoflex ABInventor: Leif Stern
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Publication number: 20110278329Abstract: A storage and measurement container for retaining a quantity of particulate food product and dispensing a measured serving thereof. The container comprises a rectangular storage volume with a removable lid, wherein food stuffs such as flour, spices and other products may be preserved for extended periods of time and likewise dispensed therefrom. The lid is attachable to the container, and comprises an interior volume and a closure blade. Within the lid is a means to adjust its interior volume by method of inserting or retracting a graduated piston, which changes a desired serving. The blade is first used to retract the piston prior to the assembly being rotated and food contents transferred from the container to the lid interior volume. The blade is then used to separate the container volume from the lid volume after the container has been rotated and prior to dispensing the lid contents. A lid door provides a means to dispense the product after the blade has been inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Linda Enns
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Publication number: 20110266311Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for dosing a free-flowing solid material like granulated solid by pouring. In particular the present invention relates to a container which when a user performs a pouring movement doses a measured dose of a predetermined size.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
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Publication number: 20110163118Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a container having an opening, and a doser coupled with the container about the container opening. The doser includes a housing forming a chamber with an interior wall, an inlet, and an outlet. The inlet is diametrically offset from the outlet, and substantially aligned with the opening of the container. The doser also includes a covering member to alternatively cover and open the inlet and the outlet. The covering member is movable about a range of positions to substantially completely cover at least one of the inlet and outlet at all positions in the range. The covering member covers no more than a portion of the chamber interior wall when the covering member completely opens the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: UNION STREET BRAND PACKAGING LLCInventors: Christopher Gieda, David Honan, Nathan Rollins, Shane Yellin, Andrew Simon
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Publication number: 20110163132Abstract: To further develop a closure, especially a cap, of a container, this invention provides a cap for a container with a mouth such as a bottle, including a lower part for attachment to the mouth of the container, and an upper part provided on and rotatable relative to the lower part, wherein the upper part has a dispensing orifice and the lower and upper parts can be rotated into the following positions. A first position where there is no passage through the cap and the contents of the container cannot be dispensed from the dispensing orifice. A second position where there is a straight passage through the cap and the contents of the container can be dispensed from the dispensing orifice by pouring or scattering. A third position where there is a sinuous passage through the cap, and the contents of the container to be dispensed from the dispensing orifice is in a preset dosed quantity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Fabrice Moreau
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Patent number: 7891524Abstract: A fuel and oil mixing device holds a quantity of fuel and oil and allows a user to easily select the ratio of fuel to oil in the mixture that exits the device, thus allowing a single device to be used to fill multiple two-stroke engines. The fuel and oil mixing device includes a mixing chamber defining an internal volume, a fuel intake opening, an oil intake opening, and an outlet. Fuel is delivered into the mixing chamber from the fuel reservoir through the fuel intake opening, while oil is delivered into the mixing chamber through the oil intake opening. An oil control valve controls oil flowing into the mixing chamber through the oil intake opening so as to allow the user to dispense a fuel-oil mixture through the outlet of the mixing chamber with a predetermined fuel-to-oil ratio.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Precise Mix, LLCInventors: R. Scott Johnson, Benjamin Lee Kessinger, III, Thomas M. McCullough, Kenneth M. Nielsen
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Publication number: 20110036934Abstract: A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A control plug is provided within the metering cup to adjust the controlled volume to be received within the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser. The control plug is removable from the cup to vary the charge of material to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Keith E. Antal, James E. Johanson, Scott Peterson
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Patent number: 7845524Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a flowable substance (e.g., a fluid) has a first housing with an indicating apparatus and a pour chamber. The indicating apparatus may have an indicating chamber with an indicating inlet for receiving fluid. The indicating apparatus also has indicia identifying amounts of fluid flowing through the pour chamber. The pour chamber has a pour inlet for receiving fluid, and an outlet in fluid communication with the pour inlet. To provide a definite separation, the first housing additionally has a wall between the indicating chamber and the pour chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Union Street Brand Packaging LLCInventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda, Benjamin Mizrahi, Charles W. Sears, Paul Bertram, David J. Schultz
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Patent number: 7819347Abstract: A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A baffle is provided within the metering cup to stabilize the controlled volume directed into the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.Inventor: Keith E. Antal, Sr.
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Publication number: 20080257917Abstract: A container (1) having an interior (5) to receive particulate material (7), said container (1) having: a passage (10) extending between said interior (5) to an opening (15) by which said material (7) is dispensed from said container (1); means located along said passage (10) and operable to limit a measured amount of said material (7) to be dispensed from said container (1) at one time; said means including surfaces (17a-d) offset from each other to alter a direction of said passage (10) to thereby define said measured amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Adam E. Lee
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Publication number: 20080185403Abstract: A dispensing container for flowable product in a basic polyhedronorm having at least an edge, or as a three-part can including a container sidewall, a container bottom and a container cover. The container includes, in its interior, a discharging device for dispensing portions of product. The dispensing container can be sealingly closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Hermann Goetz, Bruno Ackermann, Dieter Folland
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Publication number: 20080169315Abstract: While looking at the outside physical characteristics of a dry portioner it appears that there are like items available today. It is the internal elements that cause this device to be unique. These elements enable consistent portioning or measuring and dispensing of a dry item. One unique element is the properties and existence of the inside storage hopper. This inside storage hopper allows for hands free measuring while the cone funnel bottom to the hopper not only helps facilitate the measuring or portioning but directly contribute to moving dry items portioned to the dispensing holes. When inverted the cone funnel now has slopes of a contrary degree which lead the dry item portioned down, if there was a flat bottom to the inside hopper not all the dry item would be moved to the dispensing holes, yielding an inconsistent measure. In refillable versions the double sealed ring is unique and necessary to the performance of the device. A handle does not make this dry portioner unique.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Greg James Ivancich
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Publication number: 20080067195Abstract: A container for measuring a predetermined amount of liquid and dispensing that measured amount. The container includes a reservoir chamber, a measuring and dispensing chamber, and a conduit or tube for transferring liquid from the reservoir chamber to the measuring and dispensing chamber. The reservoir chamber has flexible walls which can be squeezed to drive liquid from the reservoir chamber into the measuring chamber. The conduit is configured to control the flow of liquid therethrough and thus to prevent either a portion of an already measured amount of liquid being returned to the reservoir chamber or additional liquid from the reservoir chamber being added to an already measured amount of liquid in the measuring and dispensing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Robert M. Jennings, David A. Jennings
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Publication number: 20070284396Abstract: A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A baffle is provided within the metering cup to stabilize the controlled volume directed into the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventor: Keith E. Antal
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Patent number: 7293679Abstract: The invention relates to a container for storing and pouring liquids, which comprises an internal volume and a pouring opening (8). The interior volume is subdivided into a storage volume (3) and a withdrawal volume (4) which communicate with each other (10), said withdrawal volume (4) leading to the pouring opening (8) in such a manner that the pouring opening (8), when the container (1) is tilted between the critical angle and the overend position of the container (1), invariably is the bottom-most point of the withdrawal volume (4). The container has a ventilation pipe (17) that extends from the pouring opening (8) and leads to the storage volume (3).Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventor: Kai Yip Lo
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Patent number: 7290684Abstract: A fluid dispenser has a fluid outlet and an ambient inlet. The dispenser includes a container having a cavity, and a regulator device within the container cavity for regulating liquid flow out of the fluid outlet. The regulator device has a cavity in fluid communication with the ambient inlet, and an air transfer orifice for placing the device cavity in fluid communication with the container cavity. The air transfer orifice is spaced apart from the ambient inlet. The regulator device also has a fluid inlet. Location of the air transfer orifice with respect to the fluid inlet is such that flow of liquid from the container cavity into the device cavity stops when the liquid in the device cavity reaches the air transfer orifice.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventor: M. Edmund Ellion
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Patent number: 7055722Abstract: A spray bottle having a screw neck to which a manual trigger type spray dispenser having a dependent flexible suction tube can be secured. The bottle is provided with a vertical internal wall to divide it into two interconnecting compartments, and the free end of the suction tube is directed into the smaller of the two. A substantially horizontal internal wall is also provided to form a second wall of the smaller compartment to facilitate retention of liquid therein when the bottle is inverted.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Inventor: Marc Ouellette
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Patent number: 6892905Abstract: A dose-measuring device designed to be inserted in the neck of a flask (1) includes a first metering compartment (A) and a second reserve compartment (B) communicating with the outlet of the measuring device and the metering compartment (A). The device also includes an outer tubular element (5) nested in the neck (2a) of the flask (1), closed at its lower end and open at its upper end and an inner tubular element (5) nested sealed in the outer tubular element (5), including an intermediate body (16), delimiting inwards, the metering compartment and a lower part forming a transfer conduit (23) extending downwards emerging into the metering compartment (A) and in the reserve compartment (B).Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2001Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Manufacture Bourguignonne de PlastiquesInventor: Pierre Cousseau
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Patent number: 6805265Abstract: A measuring dispensing top for an aquarium fish food container which includes a base, a flip top pivotably mounted in a side wall provided on the base and movable between a closed position which closes the container and an open position which opens the container into the top; and a cover slidable in the side wall between a closing position which covers and defines a measuring chamber and allows the flip top to be moved to its open position which opens the container into the measuring chamber and enables a measured amount of fish food to be dispensed therein, and a second opening position which locks the flip top in its closed position and opens the measuring chamber for dispensing the container contents into an aquarium.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Penn-Plax, Inc.Inventors: Ricky Scott Goldman, Gerald A. Phillips
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Publication number: 20040173634Abstract: The invention relates to a formula regulation and dispensing system for baby bottles, which allows a controlled volume of formula to be administered through a baby bottle for feeding. This controlled amount of formula allows the user to monitor and regulate the consumption of liquid by an infant between required burpings. Using the invention, the user will know the proper time to burp the baby, thus reducing the occurrence of reflux and other conditions resulting from excess stomach gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Talia Pagovich, Gil Pagovich, Odelya Pagovich, Shimon Pagovich, Thomas J. Kiel
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Patent number: 6758375Abstract: The improved container for storing and dispensing liquids has a baffle which resists spilling and pours more smoothly than prior containers. The baffle may be located between the mouth opening and the interior of the container chamber. When the improved container is tilted for pouring, such that the liquid level inside the container chamber is higher than the liquid level at the mouth opening, no liquid pours out of the container. The liquid starts to flow out of the mouth opening only after the container is tilted beyond a predetermined start-to-pour angle. The start-to-pour angle is reached when the container is tilted to allow the outside air to enter the container chamber. The baffled container may have an optional notch on the baffle to reduce glugging and to result in a smoother pour. The improved container can be manufactured in a simple one-step blow molding process.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Inventor: I-Chung Ho
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Patent number: 6695178Abstract: The invention relates to a pack comprising a storage compartment (1) and a dispensing compartment (2), the dispensing compartment (2) comprising a metering space (6) and an outlet space (13), in which there is an outlet opening (4), there being between the storage compartment (1) and the dispensing compartment (2) a dividing wall (3) that, in an area (12) of the dividing wall (3) that—compared with other areas of the dividing wall (3)—is at the greatest distance from the pack base (7), is penetrated by a connecting piece (5), which projects into the dispensing compartment (2) and ends flush on the side of the storage compartment (1) and through which the contents can pass from the storage compartment (1) into the dispensing compartment (2), that end of the connecting piece (5) which faces the dispensing compartment (2) sloping in the direction of the metering space (6).Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: BestfoodsInventor: Wolfgang Eppler
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Publication number: 20030116589Abstract: A product dispensing device includes a container having an opening and a retaining member in the vicinity of the opening. The container is configured to contain a product, and the retaining member defines a dosing cavity for containing an amount of product capable of being dispensed when the device is in an upright orientation. The retaining member comprises a peripheral sidewall. A portion of the device comprises an edge defining an orifice in flow communication with the container and the dosing cavity. At least part of the edge extends inside the peripheral sidewall and/or an extension of the peripheral sidewall at a non-zero distance therefrom. The orifice is positioned to define a maximum filling level of the dosing cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade