With Tiltable Container Trap Only Patents (Class 222/454)
  • Patent number: 11035711
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Dac V. Vu
  • Patent number: 10472153
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: MADEL S.P.A.
    Inventor: Mattia Testa
  • Patent number: 9161514
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Automated Pet Care Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Brad Baxter
  • Patent number: 9090396
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Owensby, Howard Dean Conner, Billy Wayne Austin
  • Patent number: 9016529
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Eugene Druyan
  • Publication number: 20150083758
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Muhammad Sami Ismail
  • Publication number: 20150083753
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Fabrice Moreau
  • Publication number: 20150060498
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Fabrice Moreau
  • Publication number: 20150048122
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Clifford W. Skillin
  • Publication number: 20150021355
    Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Natalie Vitalia LOPEZ, Adrian Keith McKINNEY, Richard Lawrence HORSTMAN, Kristin Marie FINLEY, Karen Hussong STRADER
  • Patent number: 8899453
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Logidos ApS
    Inventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20140312075
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Antal, SR., Chad E. Lagace
  • Patent number: 8851333
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonkheer Theodoor Hendrik van de Poll
  • Patent number: 8851341
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Logidos ApS
    Inventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20140291357
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Antal, SR., Chad E. Lagace
  • Publication number: 20140197209
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: BARK INNOVATIONS B.V.
    Inventor: Edward Hendrik Debski
  • Patent number: 8752738
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Plastek Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex S. Szekely, Richard H. Seager
  • Patent number: 8668120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Millers Oils Limited
    Inventor: Nevil Peter Hall
  • Patent number: 8517219
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Frenchette Chatman Prince
  • Publication number: 20130193169
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Shi PENG
  • Publication number: 20130168418
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: Eugene Druyan
  • Patent number: 8469227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Laxaros C. Tripsiznes
  • Patent number: 8366027
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Antal, James E. Johanson, Scott Peterson
  • Publication number: 20130026189
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: CJ KNAPP, CHRISTOPHER J. KNAPP
  • Publication number: 20120248153
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Shi Peng
  • Patent number: 8251256
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith E. Antal, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20120132677
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Millers Oils Limited
    Inventor: Nevil Peter Hall
  • Patent number: 8066159
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Inoflex AB
    Inventor: Leif Stern
  • Publication number: 20110278329
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Linda Enns
  • Publication number: 20110266311
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110163132
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Fabrice Moreau
  • Publication number: 20110163118
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: UNION STREET BRAND PACKAGING LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Gieda, David Honan, Nathan Rollins, Shane Yellin, Andrew Simon
  • Patent number: 7891524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Precise Mix, LLC
    Inventors: R. Scott Johnson, Benjamin Lee Kessinger, III, Thomas M. McCullough, Kenneth M. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110036934
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Keith E. Antal, James E. Johanson, Scott Peterson
  • Patent number: 7845524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Union Street Brand Packaging LLC
    Inventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda, Benjamin Mizrahi, Charles W. Sears, Paul Bertram, David J. Schultz
  • Patent number: 7819347
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith E. Antal, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20080257917
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Adam E. Lee
  • Publication number: 20080185403
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Hermann Goetz, Bruno Ackermann, Dieter Folland
  • Publication number: 20080169315
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Greg James Ivancich
  • Publication number: 20080067195
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Robert M. Jennings, David A. Jennings
  • Publication number: 20070284396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Keith E. Antal
  • Patent number: 7293679
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Kai Yip Lo
  • Patent number: 7290684
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: M. Edmund Ellion
  • Patent number: 7055722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Marc Ouellette
  • Patent number: 6892905
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Manufacture Bourguignonne de Plastiques
    Inventor: Pierre Cousseau
  • Patent number: 6805265
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Penn-Plax, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Scott Goldman, Gerald A. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20040173634
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Talia Pagovich, Gil Pagovich, Odelya Pagovich, Shimon Pagovich, Thomas J. Kiel
  • Patent number: 6758375
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: I-Chung Ho
  • Patent number: 6695178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Bestfoods
    Inventor: Wolfgang Eppler
  • Publication number: 20030116589
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade