Abstract: A portable beverage container is provided. The portable beverage container may include a glass vessel having a neck; a metal outer shell configured to surround a first portion of the glass vessel; a cap configured to engage with the metal outer shell to surround a second portion of the glass vessel; and an amorphous thermoplastic spout having a neck configured to be inserted through an opening in the cap and into the neck of the glass vessel. The spout may be configured to securely engage with the cap. The cap may include a lid with an elastomeric sealing member having a knob configured to extend into a recess in the spout and a recess configured to wrap around and over a lip of the spout. The spout may be removable from the cap while the cap is engaged with the outer shell.

Abstract: The quick penetration bottle having high heat transfer rate has a tip, base, body, shoulder, neck, mouth and cap. The small frontal surface area of the tip allows a user to apply a minimal amount of force to the bottle to create a large amount of pressure to penetrate a medium, such as ice, and the sloped face of the base directs the medium around the body. The material used is thermally conductive and the shape of the bottle achieves a high rate of heat transfer due to the high surface area to volume ratio. The cap has low thermal conductivity minimizing the rate of heat transfer through the cap. The base and body of the bottle is submerged into a medium with a lower temperature with only the cap exposed to the environment allowing the thermal properties of the bottle to reduce the temperature of the contents within.

Abstract: A spout for draining liquid from a container preferably includes a puncture member and a handle member. The puncture member includes a retainer base, an air puncture tube and a liquid puncture tube. An end of the air and liquid puncture tubes are cut at an angle to create cutting tips. The handle member includes a clip base, a top support extension, a bottom support extension, a top clip and a bottom clip. Through openings are formed through the top and bottom support extensions, and the clip base to receive the air and liquid puncture tubes. In use, the top clip is inserted into a top rim of a beverage can and the bottom clip is snapped into a bottom cavity of the beverage can. The clip base is squeezed toward the retainer base with one hand to create two puncture openings in the beverage can.

Abstract: A foodstuff making machine comprising a batter dispenser connected to a device for capturing a design to dispense the batter onto a cooking surface with a first controller to control the flow rate and deposit of the batter to result in a desired shape and size of the foodstuff; a second controller that allows for a timed delay between dispensing of said foodstuff to allow subsequent pours to cook longer thereby creating a contrasting color between the foodstuff dispensed at different times; a removable dispensing device controlled by a positive or negative air displacement created by vacuum pump and redirected by one or more valves; and a third controller to control flow rate as well as starting and stopping of batter flow wherein there is no contact of food stuff and mechanical or moving parts.

Abstract: To provide a novel rotation mechanism having a smaller number of components or parts. A double-sided tape applicator in which a rotation mechanism is incorporated includes a case and a closure 200 rotated relative to the case. A spiral sloped surface 212 is formed on a side of the closure 200. The case has an abutted member 131 provided at an end of a push member 130. When a user pushes the push member 130 to abut or compress the abutted member 131 against the sloped surface 212, the closure 200 is rotated.

Abstract: A dispensing funnel. The dispensing funnel and system comprise a generally trapezoidal hopper having an open slot along its bottom lip. Attached to the upper by of the hopper is a handle having an upper handle and side handle with a push button. The push button moves an actuating arm that covers the opening slot of the hopper through the use of a rod, spring stop, spring, and spring plate. A lower bracket having guard walls and funnel mounts is placed between the handle and the hopper that helps guide the actuating arm when in use. The dispensing funnel can be used in a method to cook by filling the hopper with a foodstuff, preferably grits, pushing the push button to allow a portion to escape the hopper into boiling water, and releasing the push button to prevent further foodstuff to exit the hopper. This allows for the controlled cooking of grits which prevents clumping and well as allows for more controlled cooking of foodstuff that require extra attention.

Abstract: A fluid flow-control valve is housed within a fluid transport container or vessel. The valve is operated by a trigger actuating a plunger or shaft. The trigger is located in the handgrip space of a pouring handle so as to resiliently provide one-handed control of fluid flow from the vessel. The valve is resiliently biased to a closed state. A telescopically extendable spout is attached to and housed within the main body of the valve and may include an integral breather passageway. When the spout is retracted it locks out the operation of the trigger.

Abstract: An illustrative beverage container having a handle defining multiple gripping portions is disclosed.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a beverage container having a lid housing, a seal assembly and a trigger member. The seal assembly has one or more drink seals that engage a corresponding one or more drink apertures to close the drink apertures. The seal assembly is rotatedly connected to the lid housing and movable between a use position and a cleaning position for cleaning. The trigger member is connected to the lid housing and is capable of engaging the seal assembly in the use position, but not in the cleaning position. The trigger member is connected to the seal assembly such that the vent aperture is opened during a first portion of the operation of the trigger, and the drink apertures are opened during a second portion of the operation of the trigger so that the vent aperture is opened before the drink apertures.

Abstract: A fluid flow-control valve is housed within a fluid transport container or vessel. The valve is operated by a trigger actuating a plunger or shaft. The trigger is located in the handgrip space of a pouring handle so as to resiliently provide one-handed control of fluid flow from the vessel. The valve is resiliently biased to a closed state. A telescopically extendable spout is attached to and housed within the main body of the valve and may include an integral breather passageway. When the spout is retracted it locks out the operation of the trigger.

Abstract: A device for spraying contents from a pressurized container. The device has an anti-pre-spray mechanism which prevents inadvertent actuation or spray when a new container is loaded into the device. The anti-pre-spray mechanism provides a dead band between a valve assembly in the pressurized container and an actuation mechanism. The dead band may comprise a gap, spring, etc. The actuation mechanism may be activated by the consumer at the point of use.

Abstract: A valve having a valve trigger which operates to provide coincident fluidic coupling of a fluid delivery passage and fluid compensation passage to a fluid source.

Abstract: A fixed-blade, folding, or switch blade knife having a handle, or a tool, wherein the handle includes a hook to enable the user to rapidly grasp and acquire the knife or tool.

Abstract: A drinking vessel and lid assembly that is adapted for selectively opening an open end of the drinking vessel. The lid is selectively couplable to the drinking vessel and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the drinking vessel and the environment. The stopper may be selectively opened by a user by the user pressing a button disposed on a side of the drinking vessel at a location where a user normally grasps the drinking vessel. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the user releases the button. Thus, a user may open and close the stopper using a single hand operation without the need to remove the lid from the drinking vessel.

Abstract: A fluid container for dispensing a first fluid and a consumable additive. The fluid container includes a first chamber for containing a first fluid and an additive dispensing system. The first chamber is configured such that the first fluid may be dispensed from the first chamber. The additive dispensing system selectively operable to dispense an amount of additive and is not in fluid communication with the first chamber.

Abstract: A water stop structure is mounted to a water jar. A main body includes a depression bar device, a resiliency device, and a water stop member. The depression bar device includes a movable depression bar that is releasably connectable to a hanger formed on the main body. The resiliency device includes a rod that maintains the depression bar in position with a first resilient element. A second resilient element maintains the rod in position to have the water stop member blocking a water passage of the main body. When the depression bar is depressed to travel through a first stroke, the depression bar disengages from the hanger to form an opening therebetween for easy hanging and use of the water jar. When the depression bar travels through a second stroke, the rod drives the water stop member away from the water passage to allow a user to drink water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved handheld sprayer structure comprising an electric sprayer and a liquid container. The liquid container is filled with an appropriate amount of liquid, and this device is held by a hand, and a press button is pressed to trigger a start switch, such that a drive gear installed on a motor transmission shaft drives a plurality of wheels installed on a large gear to compress a hose to produce a suction, so as to suck the liquid in the liquid container upward, and spray the appropriate amount of liquid continuously and steadily from a spray head.

Abstract: A beverage container closure or lid that is adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container. The lid is selectively couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper may be selectively opened by a user by the user pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the user releases the button. Thus, a user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for allowing a user to use the same mechanism to connect a container to another object and to open a normally-closed opening in the container. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a closure body having an opening therein; a stopper that closes the opening; and a carabiner that comprises a spine that is fixed to said body and a gate that is operably connected to said stopper. In use, this embodiment of the invention is operated by moving the gate to a full open position, which causes the stopper to move away from the opening.

Abstract: A reciprocating piston liquid pump and piston driver mechanism includes a reciprocating piston liquid pump having a piston chamber and a piston reciprocating in the piston chamber from an unactuated position to an actuated position, with movement of the piston from the unactuated position to the actuated position causing the advancement of product. The piston driver mechanism includes a first driver member having an axis and a sloped circumferential surface extending along its axis, and a second driver member having an axis and a sloped circumferential surface extending along its axis. The first and second driver members are aligned along their axes and mate at an unactuated position along at least a portion of their sloped circumferential surfaces. Rotation of one of the driver members about its axis relative to the other of the driver members causes the second driver member to advance away from the first driver member toward an actuated position.

Abstract: A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger.

Abstract: A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making, a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger.

Abstract: An electric tea kettle (2) comprising a stationary base (4) and a body (6) disposed on the base (4). The body (6) has a spout (44) and defines an inner chamber (62) wherein water is boiled. The body (6) is rotatable with respect to the base (4) between an upright position suitable for filling the inner chamber (62) with water and a pouring position in which boiled water may be enabled to flow out of the inner chamber (62) through the spout (44).

Abstract: A safety can includes a receptacle and a valve mechanism connected thereto. The valve mechanism can include a body, a fill cover assembly, a pour valve assembly, and a trigger assembly. The body can include a fill port and a separate pour port. The fill cover assembly can be adapted to selectively move between a closed position to cover the fill port and an open position to allow the receptacle to be filled. The pour valve assembly can be adapted to selectively move between a closed position to cover the pour port and an open position to allow fluid to be poured from the receptacle through the pour port. The trigger assembly can be operated to move the pour valve assembly. The pour valve and the pour port can be disposed along a longitudinal pour axis. The fill port can be disposed in offset relationship to the longitudinal pour axis.

Abstract: A handle cover to indicate that a container holding a consumable such as beer is empty or “tapped out.” The cover is made of a flexible material such as neoprene to permit the cover to fit over beer tap handles of various shapes. The outer surface of the cover may be colored or printed with indicators to inform patrons of the establishment where the beer tap is being used that the draft beer is empty or tapped out, or another status of the keg associated with the beer tap.

Abstract: A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger.

Abstract: An insulated container is provided with a lid having a push-button trigger mechanism that operates both a shutter for a drinking orifice and a vent seal for a vent opening. The trigger has an actuation stroke. The vent seal is initially actuated during a first portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger to transition the vent seal from the closed position to the open position, and the shutter is initially actuated during a second portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger to transition the shutter from the closed position to the open position. Further, the shutter remains in the closed position during the initiation of the first portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger.

Abstract: A hand-held syringe includes a handle configured for suspending and using the syringe with a single hand. The handle includes pivotally connected first and second members. The members of the handle may be pivotally connected at intermediate positions along the lengths thereof or at or near ends thereof. The first member is associated with, and may be pivotally connected to, a syringe barrel, while the second member is associated with, and may be pivotally connected to, a syringe plunger. The syringe may be configured for a single-use (i.e., it may be disposable). Applications of use and methods of using a hand-held syringe are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides an aerosol product for use in control of bees or horseflies, and more particularly a horizontal jetting structure aerosol product provided with a grip movably attached to a position orthogonal to an aerosol vessel body when contents are jetted, wherein during jetting when the grip is located at a position orthogonal to the aerosol vessel body, a maximum arrival distance of an effective component is 10 m or longer and a jetted quantity of the contents for an initial 5 sec is 40 g or more, thereby capable of jetting the contents of the aerosol vessel afar and exactly by a simple operation.

Abstract: A serving container for selectively dispensing one of two beverages includes a container body having an upper open mouth at the top and a vertically disposed partition to divide the container body into a pair of laterally disposed left and right compartments to hold two different beverages. The partition has a horizontally disposed sealing edge at the top between the compartments. A removable cover has a cooperating sealing surface adapted to engage the edge of the partition to form a seal that prevents mixing of the contents of the compartments when the cover is secured to the mouth of the container. A pair of selectively operable left and right valves are mounted in the cover to permit a beverage held in a selected storage compartment of the container to flow into either of two separate transfer chambers when a corresponding one of the valves is in an open position.

Abstract: An insulated container is provided with a lid having a push-button trigger mechanism that operates both a shutter for a drinking orifice and a vent seal for a vent opening. The trigger has an actuation stroke. The vent seal is actuated during a first portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger to transition the vent seal from the closed position to the open position, and the shutter is actuated during a second portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger to transition the shutter from the closed position to the open position. Further, the shutter remains in the closed position during the first portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger.

Abstract: A beverage container includes a squeeze-actuated self-sealing valve. An actuation mechanism is disposed between inner and outer walls of the cup portion. The actuation mechanism is acted upon by squeezing the beverage container. The actuation mechanism moves a sliding plate in the cover to expose an opening along a front end of the cover for drinking from the beverage container. When not in use, a biasing mechanism in the actuation mechanism causes the sliding plate of the self-sealing valve to return to the closed position.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a beverage server for use in containing and dispensing liquid. The beverage server comprises a container, a lid, a stopper, and an actuator coupled to the handle and to the stopper. The actuator moves between a first position and a second position and is configured to move the stopper between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A kettle includes a kettle body, which has a spout and a support frame, a spout cap pivoted to the support frame, a handle fixedly mounted on the kettle body, a sliding grip coupled to the handle, a link coupled between the sliding grip and the spout cap, and a spring supported between the support frame and the front end of the link, such that when the user holds the sliding grip to tilt the kettle body, the sliding grip is moved relative to the handle to push the link forwards and to further open the spout cap and twist the spring; when the user returns the kettle to horizontal and releases the hand from the sliding grip, the spring automatically returns the sliding grip, causing the spout cap to close the spout again.

Abstract: A kettle for heating water or other liquid has a lid and lid actuator to move the lid between open and closed positions. The lid actuator may be connected to the container and movable relative to the opening about a pivot that is below a pivot about which the lid may move between the closed and open positions. The lid actuator may also lock the lid in position, such as in the open or closed position. The lid and lid actuator may also be arranged for movement independent of each other.

Abstract: A portable fuel assembly has a holder that securely holds a fuel pump, at least one tool and at least one spare part, while at the same time having a base, which may be attached to a fuel container in order to transport fuel for a remote controlled vehicle to a desired position.

Abstract: 1. A dosing device with a pump device. 2.1. A dosing device with a pump device and with an operating handle which is provided for the pump device is known. 2.2. According to the invention, the operating handle (20, 20a, 20b) is produced as a separate component and fixed to the pump device. 2.3. Applicable for pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device for supplying fluids, particularly automotive fluids supplied to fluid reservoirs. To attain this, a vessel configured to hold a liquid includes a pressurized gas inlet configured to receive gas into the vessel through a passageway in an integral handle upon actuation of a handle-mounted trigger. Liquid is displaced from the vessel by the gas. In an embodiment, the trigger includes a stem having a solid portion and a hollow portion, and actuation of the trigger aligns the hollow portion with the passageway such that gas may flow. Liquid flows through a hose extending from the vessel.

Abstract: A hand-held battery power sprayer is formed of a body having a spray nozzle, a trigger, and an internally threaded attachment collar having a passageway therethrough. The attachment collar removably receives a container. As battery powered pump is positioned within the body, the pump having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet being connected by a discharge tube to the spray nozzle and the inlet connected by a suction tube extending through the inlet collar passageway into the interior of a liquid-holding container when the container affixed to the attachment collar. A battery is contained within the body. A switch within the body is actuated by this trigger. Circuitry connects the battery, switch, and pump in series. A passive check valve member normally closes the passageway preventing fluid flow from the container into the body and is displaceable to permit air flow into the container.

Abstract: A fuel container having novel dispensing devices is disclosed. A hose or spout is fitted with a funnel, both being sufficiently clear to permit the visual detection of the free surface of the fuel within. At the juncture between the spout and the funnel, a valve is provided. The valve is thumb operated, so only one hand is required to open and close the valve. A carrying strap and a handle help make the fuel container portable. A window strip in the fuel container permits the user to observe the level of the fuel within.

Abstract: A hand-held fluid dispenser having an enclosure for supporting a container holding a fluid to be dispensed, and a method of operating such hand-held fluid dispensers. A first proximity sensor is located inside the enclosure immediately adjacent one side of the enclosure, and a second proximity sensor is located inside the enclosure immediately adjacent an opposite side of the enclosure. An actuation circuit is supported inside the enclosure and is electrically connected to the first and second proximity sensors. The actuation circuit produces an actuation signal in response to detecting opposed digits of an operator being simultaneously in close proximity to the first and second proximity sensors.

Abstract: A safety device for a liquid-containing vessel for preventing accidental spilling of the liquid contained in the vessel, the liquid having a rest level. The safety device comprises a lid assembly having a lower partition, the partition dividing the vessel into a first lower liquid containing portion and a second upper portion empty from liquid and having a second liquid opening, the lower partition comprising a movable flap and a first liquid opening that is located lower than and below the second liquid opening in an upright position of the vessel, the flap having positive magnetic attraction with the first liquid opening and being configured to seal the first liquid opening against passage of the liquid. In an upright position of the vessel, the entire safety device is located higher than and above the rest level of the liquid and the flap is normally open with respect to the first liquid opening.

Abstract: An air-pressure sprayer. The air-pressure sprayer includes a container, a cover unit, an air-pump unit, a spray mouthpiece unit, and a water-stop valve wherein the cover unit, screw jointed to said container, has a press body disposed at one side thereof which can control the movement of the water-stop valve located in parallel position at the other side thereof. The air-pump unit has a valve rod with a head knob disposed at the top and an air-relief valve attached at the bottom thereof. The valve rod and the air-relief valve are led through a sleeve cylinder and joined to the cover unit at the upper section. The spray mouthpiece unit, attached to one side of said cover unit via a sleeve body and a pivot body, can be moved upwards or downwards to point at different directions for use.

Abstract: A liquid-dispensing device is provided, which is simple in structure, has minimal space requirements, is operative with of a wide range of liquid consistencies, and is adapted for repeatedly dispensing a predetermined liquid volume from a liquid container. The device is particularly useful when contact between the liquid and the atmosphere is to be minimized, for example, when the liquid is a carbonated or naturally effervescent drink, fresh juice, or wines. Similarly, the device is useful when contact between the liquid and a user is to be avoided, for example, when the liquid is harsh or poisonous.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the lid to be attached to the opening part on the upper part of the liquid container like a vacuum bottle, for instance and more particularly, the main purpose of the present invention is to prevent the liquid from spilling over even if the liquid container falls down while allowing the pouring of liquid to be easy.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising:

Abstract: A container that is adapted for holding a quantity of a beverage therein. The container has an open upper end and a closed lower end. A cover member is adapted for removably coupling with the open upper end of the container. The cover member includes a planar circular plate. The circular plate has an internal chamber. The circular plate has an aperture therethrough and through the internal chamber. The cover member includes a slide plate disposed within the internal chamber for selectively closing the aperture. A closing assembly is adapted for maintaining the slide plate in a closed orientation over the aperture of the cover member.

Abstract: An improved teapot constructed from materials including thermal insulating materials. The improved teapot is easily cleaned and has an exterior fashioned in an aesthetically pleasing manner. A sealing mechanism if provided for sealing a tea holding cavity ad maintaining the tea within the holding cavity at an optimal serving temperature for as long as possible.

Abstract: A beverage server comprises a container having a top, a bottom, and side walls joined so as to form a water-tight vessel. The container has a fill opening in the top thereof that provides access to the interior of the container. The container also has a spout formed through a side wall of the container and opening onto the fill opening formed into the top and a handle connected to a side wall of the container opposite the spout. A lid having a top with a skirt wall depending downwardly therefrom is constructed and arranged to be received within the fill opening of the container. The skirt wall has a pour opening formed therethrough that may be aligned with the spout formed through the sidewall of the container to allow liquids to be poured from the beverage server. The lid is rotatable between three positions: a first, open/close position; a second, closed position; and a third, pouring position.

Abstract: A dispensing device including a container with a top aperture adapted for the entry of free-flowing materials and a bottom opening adapted for the directed dispensing of free-flowing materials, a handle, a thumb release trigger associated with a stopper located in the opening. Downward pressure on the thumb release trigger moves the stopper downward allowing the free-flowing material to be dispensed out of the opening. The opening and stopper are adapted to direct the dispensing of the free-flowing material, thereby reducing the spilling inherent in many of the devices found in the prior art.