Abstract: A combination seat cushion and liquid container has a self-bleeding bung dispensing valve positioned in a single bung hole of the container for dispensing liquid from the container while bleeding air into the container. The valve structure includes an air bleed valve and a liquid drain valve, both of which open simultaneously upon the depression of a button in the bung hole and which automatically close simultaneously upon release of the pressure on the button.

Abstract: A waste oil drain collector and storage container kit for collecting and storing waste fluid, such as oil, drained from the engine of motor vehicles. A disclosed embodiment comprises a rectangular receptacle, which, in oil collecting position rests on a broad, flat base, supporting a drain pan in the uppermost position. A lid is designed to cover the drain pan when the receptacle is placed on end with a handle uppermost, in carrying position. A particular feature of the receptacle is a cylindrical valve which is manually rotated through three positions, a first collecting position which opens a passage from the oil drain pan to a storage container; a second pouring position which closes the passage to the storage container from the oil drain pan and opens a passage from the storage container to an external dispensing spout; and a third carrying position in which the passages into and out of the storage container are closed, and a cap is screwed in place on the dispensing spout.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser particularly for home refrigerators includes a one-piece cradle which can support one or more large beverage bottles in an inclined mode to promote gravity discharge of the beverage. A dispensing valve can be directly coupled with the threaded necks of larger size bottles and with a threaded adapter can be coupled with the neck of a smaller size bottle. A vent tube connected with the dispensing valve extends deeply into the beverage bottle to avoid an air lock therein impeding flow through the valve. A pivoted valve operating lever, when moved to the valve opening beverage dispensing position against spring force, simultaneously opens the vent tube to atmosphere. When the lever is released to cause closing of the dispensing valve, an extension of the lever effects closing and sealing of the vent tube.

Abstract: A fluid container and dispenser including an elastomeric reservoir and a dispensing tube connected thereto and a valve to either allow or inhibit fluid flow into or out of the reservoir. One embodiment includes an elongate tube with a hole in one side and an elastomeric sleeve surrounding a portion of the tube. A sliding valve element is mounted in the tube to close the hole. The valve element is mounted on a second, smaller tube which slides within the first-mentioned tube. The sleeve is filled by sliding the valve element away from the hole and injecting fluid under pressure into the sleeve to expand it. The valve then is slid to its closed position. The combined first-mentioned and second tubes together form a straw to withdraw fluid from a secondary container into which fluid may be dispensed.

Abstract: A hand-held spray unit includes a main body preferably having a pistol grip handle depending therefrom with a passageway having an inlet at one end and a nozzle outlet at an opposite end and a mixing chamber adjacent the outlet end with a valve to control one of the handles to control flow of a pressurized fluid. A specially-designed supply container is preferably releasably mounted on the top of the body and has a horizontally elongated tapered funnel-like profile which slopes down toward the front end thereof and extends forwardly and rearwardly of the handle to provide a balance weight of the contents of the supply container. The front of the container has an outlet communicating with the mixing chamber. A rectangular interlocking connection between the container and spray unit body provides a positive releasable interlock therebetween.

Abstract: An insulating jug having a protective housing is formed of a molded construction of synthetic material and includes an integrally formed spout, which is closed or pipe-shaped and has a conical cross-section that diverges inwardly. A recess is formed in the top of the protective housing to receive a lid element that is threaded on its lower portion and by inserting the threaded portion into a mating threaded portion in the top of the protective housing respective sealing surfaces are brought into contact, and the top of the lid resides within the recess and blocks the spout. Pouring is accomplished by use of relieved portions on the threaded part of the lid, which when unthreaded appropriately permit liquid to exit a container arranged within the molded protective housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing beverages from a pressurized source of syrups and soda to be mixed in and discharged from a beverage dispensing head. The head includes a housing within which first, second and third valve blocks are amounted. The first valve block includes first and second sets of intersecting openings extending from first and second faces. Third and fourth openings extend into and through the second and third valve blocks. The openings all extend straight into the valve blocks so the valve blocks can be injected molded. The second, third and fourth openings define valve stem bores for reciprocally housing spring biased valve stems which have user accessible buttons mounted to the upper ends. The valve stems and valve stem bores define valves for controlling the flow of beverage components. The center button actuates the soda valve stem.

Abstract: A dispenser container and container cap combination with the container formed of a molded plastics body having an integral section forming a tube extending from the fluid bottom area of the container to the container neck opening. The cap having a stopper portion closing a filling part of the container neck opening and having a dispensing orifice in communication with the tube portion of the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for liquid which is able to retain the liquid therein for drinking purposes at a temperature close to its original temperature for a period of time, will assure that the liquid will not spill out if the container is tipped, and facilitates easy drinking of the liquid from the container. The container further includes an interiorly recessed shelf possessing at least one gap within the shelf wall and which accommodates a sealing member or top which contains a protruding tongue which can be inserted through the gap and rotated below the shelf to fasten the sealing member in place. Then the top can function as a sealing member to retain the liquid in place and assure that the liquid will not spill if the container is accidentally tipped. The top will further serve to entirely seal the container to thereby retain the liquid therein at close to its original temperature for a period of time.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the dispensing of a concentrate from a container at a predetermined flow rate includes a first container part a first valve part in communication with a volume of concentrate; a second part having a second mating valve part and an outlet opening therein, the second part movable with respect to the first part to selectively move the first and second valve parts with respect to each other by a preselected amount to permit flow of the concentrate from the first part, through the valve parts and out the outlet opening; cams for effecting movement of the first and second parts, the preselected amount with respect to each other; a tube to introduce air at atmospheric pressure into the container when the first and second valve parts are moved apart having a cooperating valve to prevent backflow through the tube when the first and second valve parts are in sealing relationship; and a chamber interposed between the volume of concentrate and the tube having an outlet fixed near the outlet open

Abstract: An insulated dispensing container that includes an air pump for generating pressure above the liquid in the container for selective discharge through the discharge nozzle. A valve arrangement is incorporated for preventing the accidental discharge or leakage of the container contents when the pump is not being operated. The discharge valve is provided with a venting arrangement to vent any built up pressure over the liquid in the container upon opening of the valve so as to prevent drippage.

Abstract: A kiln floor system having a plurality of sequentially operated, pivotally mounted trays capable of dumping a load of grain in a minimum of time. Typical field trays of the floor are coupled in pairs to a single air cylinder for economy of operation. The gear rack associated with the turning machine is independently adjustable to insure alignment of the gear rack. The floor includes stringer gage members to insure proper installation and alignment of the stringers. A wall panel is provided for updated restoration and automation of existing kiln floors.

Abstract: Two embodiments of a dispensing stopper for bottles or the like having an improved arrangement for supporting the dispensing spout for movement between its open and closed positions. In each embodiment the supporting arrangement utilizes the surface which forms a closure for the pouring spout as a bearing surface to prevent misalignment and insure against leaks. The pouring spout is held in engagement with this combined closure bearing surface by an opposing bearing surface formed on an upper member of the closure. The pouring spout also has a pair of openings that extend through it and which cooperate with openings in the closure. One opening is used for dispensing and the other for venting. The dispensing opening is sized so that a straw may be placed through this opening to sip from the bottle, if desired. The venting opening extends to a lower level in the accompanying bottle than does the dispensing opening to aid in pouring under all conditions.

Abstract: A disposable oil can having displacable tab portions on the top and bottom lids, with a connecting rod lodged between the tabs. According to this arrangement, the oil can can be opened manually by pressing downwardly on the upper tab portion to cause the lower tab portion to open for drainage directly into the crankcase of an automobile without utilizing a pour spout. In an alternate embodiment, the upper pre-scored tab portion opens upwardly, and the lower pre-scored tab portion opens downwardly. A pivot bar is attached to the lower tab portion and is coupled to the upper tab portion so that upward movement of the upper tab causes downward rotation of the lower tab portion.

Abstract: Bottle or similar container, especially for readily combustible liquids, with a screw-on closure. There is an insert in the neck of the container with two parallel openings through it. One is a liquid outlet and the other an air inlet. The air inlet is extended by a tubular projection that is oriented inward and liquid outlet a tubular projection that is oriented outward. Each of the openings can be closed off from inside the container with a separate plug, one plug being rigidly attached to the other. The plug that is associated with the air inlet is extended by a bolt that passes through it. The bolt is loaded with a spring in such a way that the plugs automatically close off both openings. A stopper is screwed into the neck of the container and has an external annular shoulder that rests on the upper edge of the neck.

Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing mercury and tablets comprising:(a) a housing having a main discharge port;(b) a normally closed mercury reservoir extending from the housing, the reservoir including a discharge port;(c) a tablet container extending from the housing, the container having a discharge port;(d) a passageway within the housing, part being below the mercury discharge port and another being above the main discharge port, the passageway being adapted to receive a slidable member, the slidable member being adapted to slide within the passageway between first and second positions;(e) a vent including a passage communicating with the interior of the mercury reservoir near the top and with the passageway when the slidable member is not in the first position, but is sealed from the passageway when the slidable member is in the first position;(f) a mercury metering cavity within the slidable member to receive mercury from the reservoir through the discharge port when the slidable member is in one of the

Abstract: A mechanical post mix beverage dispensing system is presented in which one soda and/or water valve is common to a plurality of syrup valves. The common soda and/or water valve is automatically actuated upon actuation of any of the syrup valves to provide a desired syrup-soda or water mixture. The soda and/or water valve may also be actuated independently of the syrup valves to dispense only soda or water.

Abstract: A bottle cap of the pushbutton type having a jacket threaded to fit to the bottle top, and a round pushboard interfitted and pivotally mounted in the jacket with protrusions on the pushboard to control openings of an effluent pipe and an air intake pipe mounted in a check board portion of the jacket, with an effluent port and an air intake path in the pushboard for fluid connection to those respective pipes. The ports on the bottom of the jacket leading to the pipes therein are spaced from each other by use of a shield over the bottom port of the air intake pipe allowing pouring of a liquid from the bottle, using a pushbutton type cap, through the effluent pipe, without interference with the air intake system.

Abstract: A self-closing squeeze bottle dispensing valve includes a vent for venting the bottle after squeezing. The valve is made with a cap which can be rotated so as to positively shut-off not only the valve's dispensing orifice, but also its vent, the two shut-offs being simultaneous.

Abstract: A tap for a drainage bag includes a rotatable valve which is adapted to be readily taken apart for cleaning. The valve includes a body, having a cylindrical recess formed therein, and a cylindrical valve member which fits into the cylindrical recess in the body. The body is secured to a flat flange of plastic, which flange is typically welded, or adhesively fixed, in a face-to-face manner to a wall of the bag. The construction method used to make the tap is particularly well suited to rapid mass-production methods of manufacture.

Abstract: A toner cartridge for replenishing toner in a reproducing machine which may be readily inserted in an opening in a toner dispenser, includes a base plate and a toner hopper slidably engaged with the top of the base plate, both the base plate and the toner hopper having a plurality of apertures therein for toner to pass therethrough into the toner dispenser when in the open position. The base plate of the toner cartridge has a hook at one end adapted to lock under the lip of the toner dispenser opening when the cartridge is inserted in it, and the toner hopper has a hole at the opposite end adapted to lock under the lip of the toner dispenser opening when the toner hopper is slidably moved from the closed position to the open position. In the closed position portions of the base plate provide a seal under the apertures in the toner hopper and when the toner hopper is slidably moved to the open position, the apertures in the base plate and toner hopper are open permitting toner to fall into the toner dispenser.

Abstract: A two-piece rotary dispensing cap for a jar or container containing granular or powdered material comprises a cylindrical cap body having one end threaded for connection to the mouth of the jar or container and a relatively rotatable metering disk member overlying the cap body formed with one or more discharge openings through which material is dispensed exterior of the jar or container. The cap body is formed with an enclosed collection chamber having upper and lower open ends. The upper end faces the exterior of the container and the lower end is exposed in and directly communicates with the interior contents of the jar or container. The disk member is formed with a rotatable shaft received in the cap body and formed at its interior, lower end with a planar valve plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controllable flow pourer mechanism.This pourer mechanism comprises a valve mounted on an actuating device, of such construction that in closed position, the valve is kept in fluid-tight contact upon the lip of the pourer spout and that, from this position, in a first phase, the valve slides upon the lip of the pourer spout and, in a second phase, the valve carries out a rocking movement.The invention is applied especially to effect mixtures of liquid products.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for filling caulking tubes with a viscous liquid composition comprising, a frame; a drive at the lower portion of the frame driving a conveyor belt containing initially empty caulking tubes; a reservoir at the top portion of the frame having therein said viscous composition; a linkage driven by said drive and extending above the lower portion of said frame to the upper portion of said frame; a valve block including a valve core located immediately beneath said reservoir; and, a piston arrangement, wherein the viscous material passes through said valve block, said valve core and piston arrangement from said reservoir into the empty caulking cartiridges which apparatus is sufficiently strong to handle extremely viscous compositions without damage.

Abstract: A claw closure for a plastic threaded nipple on an extruded plastic canister is tiltably carried by an external metallic collar on the nipple. The metallic collar carries a lid with a ring seal held between inner and outer flanges on the lid bottom. An internal ring in the nipple has a radial flange over the threaded nipple and is integral with the external collar. The internal ring has an axial internal thread for 20 liter canisters. The radial faces of the collar and the internal ring are aligned and set off from each other by an annular groove into which the inner flange of the lid bottom extends. An axial venting hole is provided in the wall region of the internal ring.

Abstract: In a drain device for purging compressed air lines of water, oil, sludge, and other contaminants by the alignment of a first pair of apertures in a valving mechanism to allow the contaminants to enter a central chamber and periodically moving the central chamber to align a second pair of apertures to allow the contaminants to flow from the chamber, a pair of seals are provided for sealing each of the pairs of apertures. One seal is concentric with the one aperture in order that, with the apertures aligned, the seal will prevent leakage into or from the interior of the housing. A second seal encircles the first seal and extends radially away from the first seal in a direction coincident with the movement of the chamber portion which causes misalignment of the apertures. Accordingly, the second seal prevents escape of contaminants from the misaligned apertures while the first and second seals cooperate in the misaligned mode to prevent communication of the two apertures.

Abstract: An accumulator type, rechargeable atomizing spray mechanism having a container for the liquid to be atomized, and further having an atomizer body, an atomizer head, an engaging and piston member having a large-diameter rod portion. The atomizer head is arranged to cooperate with skirt-like small-diameter, intermediate-diameter and large-diameter pistons formed at a piston member. The large-diameter rod portion of the engaging and piston member forms an exhaust valve with the conical valve body projected at the top thereof and with the exhaust valve hole of the large-diameter cylinder of the atomizer head, and the small-diameter rod-like valve body of the engaging and piston member forms a suction valve with the suction valve hole and a ball valve at the lower portion of the atomizer body.All the pistons are respectively telescopically inserted into the large-diameter cylinder, the cylindrical guide portion and the small-diameter cylindrical portion of the atomizer body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a contractable closure member for sealing an open-ended container. The closure member comprises a top wall formed of a rigid material and an elastic bottom wall formed of a flexible material and having an upwardly extending continuous side wall. The side wall has a seal formed integral therewith, and this wall is securable to the top wall whereby the bottom wall is held in spaced relationship with the top wall. A retracting lever is pivotally secured in the top wall and has an engagement end and a pusher end. The pusher end is arcuately displaceable against a central portion of the bottom wall to distend the bottom wall whereby the side wall will be drawn inwardly to remove sealing pressure when positioned for sealing engagement in an open-ended container.

Abstract: An insulated container having a pump for generating air pressure over the liquid in the container so as to selectively dispense it. A valve arrangement is incorporated that prevents inadvertent displacement of the liquid from the container if the pump is accidentally actuated. The valve arrangement prevents discharge of liquid from the discharge spout and also prevents the transmission of air pressure from the pump to the area in the container over the liquid.

Abstract: A dispensing spout which may readily be coupled to the opening of a liquid container. The spout has a closure and a venting tube, the latter of which is adapted to be located in the container at a position to allow atmospheric air to flow into the container to facilitate dispensing of the liquid when the closure is opened for dispensing purposes.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing two pasty substances in adjustable proportions from a deformable tube containing those substances in different regions within the tube. The device includes a body having two passages terminating in two outlets in the body, and a valve member pivotable within the body and having at least one through passage extending between an inlet on the surface of the valve member and a common outlet nozzle. The valve member has two extreme positions in which both passages in the body are fully closed or fully open, respectively. Pivotal positions of the valve member between these two extremes determine the degree of alignment of the inlet in the valve member with at least one of the outlets, so that the amount of substance dispensed through the partially covered outlet can be varied while the amount of substance dispensed through the other outlet remains constant.

Abstract: A device for withdrawing liquid from a paper container having the upper wall provided with a fin-shaped projection, comprising a groove portion adapted to be engaged with the fin-shaped projection of the paper container and at least one hollow body formed on one side of the groove portion, said hollow body having a sharp edge portion which is inserted through the paper wall into the container and an open head for withdrawing the liquid housed in the paper container.

Abstract: A normally closed container containing liquid therein and having a single pinch valve secured thereto. The pinch valve releasably clamps a portion of a resilient liquid discharge tube and also releasably clamps a portion of a resilient inlet tube which introduces air into the container in discharging liquid out of the container. The timing of opening and closing of two tubes with respect to operation of the pinch valve is determined as desired.

Abstract: A hollow rectangular shaped container having side walls, and smaller end walls, and having a bottom, and a top wherein said top of container has two threaded openings whereby a flexible tube that is threaded on both ends will serve as a closure to seal container, and also serve as a handle, and also serve as a nozzle, and also as a drinking tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to drink dispensers and particularly to an attachment for a bottle whereby the bottle and the attachment may be placed in an inverted position on a shelf and the contents dispensed as needed. The attachment comprises a tubular member having the same contour as the bottle but slightly larger and adapted to fit over the bottle and to form a base for the bottle when the bottle and attachment are inverted. A partition within the attachment contains a closure for the bottle, so that the closure will take the place of the original cap. The attachment closure has two flexible tubes extending through it. One, the dispensing tube, terminates just inside the closure, and the other, the vent tube, is long enough to extend into the bottle to a point near the bottom thereof. Both tubes lead through an opening in the attachment.

Abstract: A metered dispenser consisting of a spouted upper valve member connected by rod to a lower valve member of a product portion chamber. When the upper valve is closed the lower valve is opened to fill chamber and when the spout is opened the lower valve opening is closed so the spout empties contents of portion chamber only.

Abstract: A body and cap connected by a hinge are integrally molded from plastic. The body is adapted to be connected to a container and has a dispensing spout which may be centered or offset. At the distal end of the spout is a tubular portion surrounded by a channel. Capillary bores extend generally parallel to the axis of the spout from the base of the channel to an interior in the spout. Adjacent the distal end of the spout is a spherical bulge. The cap has an internal opening complementary to this bulge so that the cap fits sealingly thereabout. The body and cap have annular exterior walls which meet in a plane inclined at about fifteen degrees to the horizontal (when the top of the container to which the body is secured is horizontal). Several forms of hinges and components biasing the cap are disclosed.

Abstract: A dispensing device for use with a variety of containers and contents such as wine and artist's paint. The device has two parts: a stationary member having three flexible flanges for engaging a container and providing a seal, a central disc and a screw thread; and a movable member having a sealing end portion, a measuring throat, a gripping surface and a drip edge. The sealing end portion provides a seal with the disc when the device is in a closed position. The device is simply constructed, reliable and relatively inexpensive.

Abstract: A coupling head assembly for coupling a source container of chemical in a closed system, the assembly including a main passageway for flow of chemical from the container, an auxiliary passageway for rinsing the container when connected to a source of rinse liquid, and a second auxiliary passageway connectable to such source of rinse liquid for rinsing at least one flow line of the system to the exclusion of the container. A control device provides for performing each of the three functions. While withdrawing the chemical from the container, the control device informs the operator by a signal, of the functioning status of the coupling head assembly.

Abstract: A closure for use in dispensing a spray of liquid and air can be constructed so as to utilize a cap and a spout rotatably mounted on the cap so as to be capable of being moved between open and closed positions. An air-liquid mixing chamber is located within the spout adjacent to the discharge end of the spout and an orifice is provided on the discharge end of the spout so as to lead from the mixing chamber. A liquid passage and at least one gas passage are provided in the cap and in the spout for conveying liquid and gas into the mixing chamber. A tube extends downwardly from the cap so as to be capable of conveying a liquid to the liquid passage.

Abstract: Refill container for pumpable active ingredients of washing agents to replenish washing agents in supply receptacles in a washing machine, in which the refill container has a pouring spout which has a shape and size to fit the filling opening of the supply receptacle and can be tightly but detachably connected to the filling opening.

Abstract: A disposable squeezable dispenser employing a flexible container filled with a mixture of air and the liquid to be dispensed. The dispenser employes only two main parts (other than the container itself) plus a ball and dip tube. One of the main parts is a hollow pull top which cooperates with the other main part in a sealing operation which prevents leakage when the dispenser is not in use.

Abstract: A method and a probe adapted to be inserted into a socket valve for an hermetically sealed container having confined therein a body of toxic fluid. The probe is characterized by a cylindrical configuration adapted to be telescopically inserted into a tubular sleeve of a socket valve and supported thereby for rotation relative thereto for thus opening and closing the valve, a container vent for introducing atmospheric pressure into the container as toxic fluid is extracted therefrom, and for washing residue from the internal surfaces of the container subsequent to extraction of the toxic fluid from the container.

Abstract: The dispensing apparatus is especially adapted for metering, mixing and dispensing small "shots" of synthetic resin material in liquid form with a minute percentage of a liquid catalyst for patching defects in wood panels. A hand-held dispensing gun of the apparatus has a static mix tube extending from a mixing chamber in a dispensing head where a single air-operated piston upon trigger actuation simultaneously opens resin and catalyst infeed ports to the mixing chamber. At the same time, trigger actuation connects a control air line from a source of compressed air to a pilot air line to start an air motor which drives resin and catalyst metering pumps. These pumps are driven from a common drive shaft with an adjustable mechanical linkage for adjusting the catalyst-resin metering ratio. The pumps meter resin and catalyst through separate lines to the mix chamber of the dispensing gun. A thermostatically controlled heater preheats the resin as it flows to the dispensing gun.

Abstract: A hollow stopper for dispensing fluid from a bottle having a neck and a top lip is provided. The stopper comprises a top wall having a laterally extending, downwardly open, spout-like protrusion. The top wall has a continuous, annular, uninterrupted undersurface for sealing engagement with the top lip of a bottle. An annular skirt depends from the top wall inwardly of said undersurface. The skirt is adapted to fit within the neck of a bottle and to move axially with respect thereto between a sealing position in which said undersurface is in sealing engagement with the bottle lip and a plurality of dispensing positions in which said undersurface is spaced from the bottle lip. The skirt includes an axial pouring slot extending from the top wall undersurface along one side of the skirt in alignment with the spout-like protrusion.

Abstract: A composite container structure for fluent materials such as a liquid which is composed of an external cylindrical sleeve made from a relatively rigid material and an internal cylindric liner of plastic material for receiving the liquid. The internal liner terminates in a hemi-spherical bottom within the sleeve and the upper portion of the liner which projects beyond the sleeve has a dome-shaped configuration which terminates in a central inturned threaded neck forming a filling and pouring opening that is closed by an externally threaded plug portion of a screw type cap.