Abstract: A beverage server includes a body having an internal reservoir to hold a beverage such as hot coffee. In one embodiment, a lid is pivotally connected to the top of the body. The lid has a generally conical passage provided through it which permits a beverage to enter the beverage server and pass into the reservoir without requiring removal of the lid. A floatable ball is located within the passage to seal it when no liquid is entering the beverage server. A pouring spout extends from the body near its top and is in fluid communication with the reservoir when the beverage server is tilted and the lid pivots. A counter-weight in the lid assists in bringing the lid into sealing engagement with the body to isolate the pouring spout and the reservoir when the beverage server is upright. The counter-weight also assists in smooth motion of the lid as it pivots through its entire range of movement when the beverage server is tilted.

Abstract: A security and pouring stopper is provided with a tubular channel (3) in which a ball (2) is situated which is able to move between two valve seats (6, 8). Next to the tubular channel (3) a radially outward chamber (10) is formed which is able to contain the ball (2) during ordinary pouring. The ball (2) has a diameter which is slightly less than the diameter of the tubular channel (3). If the bottle is overturned, the ball will be thrown or pressed through the tubular channel (3) to rest against the valve seat (8) situated at the outlet of the stopper. Here the ball will be stuck in friction or in a squeeze. When the stopper is subsequently to be made ready, the ball (2) is pressed free manually and then will place itself in position against the valve seat (6) next to the container (7) on which the stopper is mounted. The stopper will then be ready for use.

Abstract: A dispensing unit for a threaded neck bottle including a dispensing nipple, valve assembly, and a connector. The dispensing nipple is squeezable and mostly cylindrical in shape with one end converging. The bottom of the converging end is open so that the fluid contained within the dispensing nipple escapes when the nipple is squeezed. The valve arrangement is disposed inside the convergent end of the dispensing nipple and includes a rod connecting a ball valve at its bottom and a truncated cone shaped member at its other end. The connector secures the neck of the storage bottle to the dispensing nipple and includes outer and inner concentric cylinders secured to and made an integral part of an annular ring having an outside diameter and an inside diameter about the same diameter as the first and second concentric cylinders. The annular ring seals one end of the space between the cylinders.

Abstract: A device for preventing a "gas-lock" comprising a hollow casing defining a reservoir of given capacity and having a lower portion and a set of three openings, that is a first and a third openings substantially positioned at the lower portion of the casing and a second opening positioned near a bottom of the reservoir; a second connection for connecting a corresponding end of the second channel with the second opening; a third channel having opposite ends, one end being positioned near a portion of the first container that is opposite to the aperture of the first container; a third connection for connecting the opposite end of the third channel with the first opening; a check valve; a fourth connection for connecting the check valve with respect to the third opening and for selectively, enabling the liquid contained in the first container to pass through the third opening; the capacity of the reservoir being sufficient to collect when the first container is turned upside-down to have its third channel above th

Abstract: A drinking mug for dispensing a controlled volume of liquid to a user has a metering chamber with an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The outlet valve utilizing a floating ball which closes the outlet valve after a precise amount of fluid enters the metering chamber. The inlet valve utilizes a ball which sealingly engages the inlet orifice when the mug is tilted past a first angle, thereby preventing additional liquid from entering the metering chamber. As the mug is tipped past the first angle, the buoyancy of the floating ball disengages the ball from the outlet orifice, thereby allowing the fluid in the metering chamber to be dispensed to the user.

Abstract: A valve (6) including a valve body (7) intended to be fixed into a dished part (5) mounted on a can (1), a valve stem (12) which can move axially in the valve body, and elastic return device (18) for returning the valve stem to a closed position. The valve (6) is combined with a clack valve (C) which is sensitive to the action of gravity and capable of closing the outlet of the valve (6) when the container occupies a position which is away from its normal position of use. A micro-orifice (F) is provided in the wall of the valve body (7) in order to establish a communication between the pressurized internal volume of the container (1) and the zone of the valve (6) situated downstream of the shut off member (21) of the clack valve (C) in the closed position, in order to balance out the pressures on either side of this shut off member (21).

Abstract: An automatic dumping hopper mechanism includes a hopper of an asymmetrical configuration relative to a vertical axis which is mounted for pivoting movement about a horizontal axis with a door normally closing a discharge opening at a lower end of the hopper. A linkage is provided to effect opening and closing movement of the door upon pivotal movement of the hopper. The hopper is so constructed, arranged and disposed as to effect its movement automatically to the dumping position in response to a predetermined amount of material being charged therein.

Abstract: An improved dispenser for reliably adding fluid rinse additive to the rinse water in an automatic washing machine. The dispenser includes a filling/dispensing aperture within the uppermost portion of a container for adding the fluid additive to the dispenser and for allowing the rinse water to enter and exit the dispenser. The dispenser is provided with a manually closable centrifugally openable valve for closing the filling/dispensing aperture in the container after it has been filled with additive. The valve maintains substantially all of the fluid additive within the dispenser throughout the wash cycle until the dispenser is opened by the centrifugal force during the spin empty portion of the wash cycle. The dispenser further includes a vent which is operatably associated with the valve to vent the interior of the container to the atmosphere whenever the valve is in its closed position.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for accurately measuring and dispensing a rinse water additive in an automatic washing machine. In a particularly preferred embodiment, an apparatus is provided for accurately measuring a relatively small volume of fluid product by forming an annular column within the dispenser. The annular column extends at least to approximately the desired fill level for the additive so that the relatively small amount of fluid product causes a substantial change in the fluid's vertical position within the dispenser. This is preferably accomplished by providing a dispenser having an internal pushup configuration in its base, the pushup configuration extending at least to approximately the desired fill level within the dispenser. An improved sealing structure is also provided for the valve used to close the filling and dispensing aperture in the dispenser body during the wash cycle.

Abstract: A spout that fits all quart containers is characterized by a twist of the wrist to start and stop oil flow. The spout consists of a tubular cylinder into which an angled ball valve seat and a bubble run-off area has been incorporated. A steel ball moving on and off its valve seat due to the angle of the valve seat and gravity stops and starts the oil flow. When the bubble run-off area is pointed down, causing the steel ball to lodge itself in the bubble run-off area, the oil flows and with a twist of the wrist, making a 180 degree rotation of the spout, the bubble run-off area points up causing the steel ball to seat itself on the valve seat and the oil flow stops. The spout is excellent for hard to reach places and eliminates oil spills. Two tip sizes are incorporated in the spout for small and large filler openings. The small tip is for lawnmower and motorcycles for example and the larger for cars for example.

Abstract: A self-adjusting liquid pourer is provided for a bottle having a neck, and consists of a casing, a mechanism for securing the casing to the neck of the bottle, a pouring spout assembly and another mechanism for rotatively securing the pouring spout assembly to the casing. The force of gravity will cause the pouring spout assembly to always rotate to a correct position with respect to the position of the bottle being held, so that the liquid can be poured our properly through the pouring spout assembly.

Abstract: A container closure is mounted within a spout portion of an associated container, including a cylindrical head arranged for positioning upon a torroidal seat portion of the spout in a first position and displaced from the seat in a second position permitting fluid to flow thereabout, wherein the closure further includes a plurality of pairs of lobes mounted below the head portion of the closure preventing inadvertent removal of the closure from the container. A cap member is arranged for mounting to the spout to position the closure in the first position.

Abstract: A check valve (170) for the discharge passageway of an aerosol dispensing package, comprising: a chamber (171) having inlet and outlet openings (175,174) for in-line connection in the passageway; a dished seat (176) extending across the chamber between the openings with its dished surface facing towards the outlet opening; and a ball (177) housed in the chamber for free movement between substantial sealing engagement with the outlet opening and direct engagement in the seat; the ball being gravitationally engaged in the seat when the chamber is in a generally upright position with the outlet opening uppermost, the seat acting to deflect discharge flow through the chamber around the ball in these last circumstances, and the dished surface being outwardly divergently shaped to cause the ball to roll therefrom under gravity and move to its outlet opening sealing engagement when the chamber is inclined from the upright position by a substantially predetermined angle towards a horizontal disposition.

Abstract: A valve for a fluid pressurized dispensing container that is useful for the low pressure dispensing of medium and low viscosity fluids at controlled rates and is actuated by merely inverting the container and in which the flow of the dispensed liquid begins practically instantly as soon as the container is inverted.

Abstract: The jug (1) serving to store hot beverages, in particular coffee or tea, is furnished on the brim (4) on its top side (3) with a spout (8) which, together with the top side (3) of the jug (1), can be covered by a lid (9). In the horizontal position of the jug (1), the top side (3) is covered in the area of the spout (8) by a flap (15) movable around an axis of rotation (27). When the jug (1) is tilted out of its horizontal position to assume its pouring position, said flap (15) is lifted from the spout (8) in consequence of the force of gravity and/or by forces exerted by the beverage itself.

Abstract: A squeeze-type bottle of the type containing a liquid, a syphon tube extending within the liquid and a nozzle communicating with the syphon tube includes an anti-syphon device disposed between the syphon tube and the nozzle, whereby expulsion of the liquid due to a pressure differential between the inside and the outside of the bottle when the bottle is not being used is prevented. The anti-syphon device is such that the bottle may be used in an inverted position.

Abstract: A manual dispenser for granular materials includes a hopper operably connected to one end of an elongated tube for material flow communication. The other end of the tube is closed and a material exit opening is provided in the side of the tube near the bottom end. A freely movable closure is disposed to normally close flow communication between the hopper and the tube. A removable cap is provided for the tube. The forceful manual movement of the tube in a vertical plane to a sudden stop effects the movement of the closure to permit material flow communication between the hopper and the tube for a limited time interval after which the closure is returned to its original position by gravity. During such time interval, material from the hopper will flow by gravity into the tube for passage out of the exit opening to be deposited at any selected point or along a linear path by manipulation of the tube.

Abstract: A dosing apparatus for the decanting of exactly measured liquid volumes is equipped with a measuring or dosing spout. The spout is connectable to the liquid container. The spout has a through-bore in the form of a cylindrical bore in which a double piston is slidably received for a back and forth movement. Inlet flow passages and outlet flow passages are provided in the walls of the spout. A venting bore extends along the entire length of the spout and a venting hose connected to the venting bore reaches into the container for assuring a pressure equalization. The volume to be measured is determined by the diameter of the bore and by the spacing between two sections of the double piston less the volume of a piston rod interconnecting the two piston sections.

Abstract: Bottle mounted liquid metering apparatus including a helical fastener band self-adapting to a thread pitch. In alternative embodiments, collars rotatively supported relative to a pour tube and a plug portion control the size of a vent aperture and/or a fill window within the interior of the bottle along the pour tube and thereby the volume dispensed; a bottle vent integrally extends from the body of a threaded cap or a plug in radial relation thereto; and electronically timed annunciator means sequentially, uniformly meter a dispensed volume.

Abstract: A cap for use with water treatment apparatus specifically adapted to cooperate with an open neck of a bottle having an exterior projection formed on the neck thereof. The cap includes a lower component having a circumferentially continuous lower portion which has an interior projection adapted to cooperate with the exterior projection of the bottle, and surfaces for cooperatively engaging a tubular member mounted in the open neck of the bottle. The cap lower portion also includes a top portion having a central part and a peripheral part which has a plurality of circumferentially spaced through-extending openings, the openings disposed substantially 360 degrees around the circumference of the cap.

Abstract: A fluid container (1) with a dosage assembly (3) for delivering a metered amount of fluid through an outlet opening (32) when the container is turned 180.degree.. The dosage assembly (3) includes a plunger (20) which is movable between positions which respectively open and block the outlet opening. A timer chamber (15) which includes an aperture (16) communicates with a passageway between the outlet opening (32) and the container through a feed opening 18. Metered amounts of fluid are dosed through the assembly by gravity movement of the plunger which controls fluid discharge.

Abstract: A spray head (26) for use with a can (10) containing a liquid (11) exposed to the pressure of a propellant (12). The spray head being disposed on the free end of a dispensing tube (21) of a dispensing valve, especially an aerosol valve (15), and including a spray nozzle (27) in fluid communication (28) with the discharge duct (23) of the dispensing tube (21). The fluid communication (28) includes therein a throttle member (29) with a resiliently biased throttle body (30) which has one side exposed to ambient pressure while the overpressure prevailing in the can interior acts on the other side thereof and through which the flow cross-section (31) can be controlled in dependence on the overpressure in the can such that an approximately constant discharge rate per unit of time through the spray nozzle (27) is achieved until the can (10) is substantially emptied.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a specified amount of liquid comprising a metering cylinder having a piston therein, a vertical filling nozzle having an opening at its lower end and forcibly chargeable with a liquid from the metering cylinder by the operation of the piston, a damper for opening and closing the opening of the filling nozzle, a spring biasing the damper so as to hold the damper closed against the gravity acting on the liquid filling the nozzle while the damper is closed with the charging discontinued although permitting the damper to be opened with the pressure of the liquid forcibly charged into the filling nozzle from the metering cylinder, and a closing device adapted to act on the damper in its open state to close the damper when the charging of the liquid is discontinued and adapted to be brought out of action transmitting relation with the damper so as to permit the spring only to hold the damper closed before the charging of the liquid is subsequently started.

Abstract: A dosing device for dispensing liquid from a container comprises an outlet passage for the liquid and an obturator, such as a flap or piston, that is adapted to be driven to block the outlet passage, once a quantity of liquid has been dispensed, under the influence of liquid flowing from the container through a small aperture into a space behind the obturator in a chamber in which the obturator is movable. The outlet passage has a convoluted configuration whereby flow of liquid through it is directed at least partly back towards the obturator to exert a back-pressure thereon, the obturator being of a dimension such that it may be acted on by liquid in part of the passage in which the flow is thus directed back. The chamber may have a moveable wall portion that opens up a large aperture to allow rapid restoration of the obturator to its start position.

Abstract: An air bag triggering device comprises a cylindrical frame, a slide member slidably mounted within the cylindrical frame and operable to open a pipeline connecting a high-pressure gas cylinder to an air bag, and a link mechanism operatively associated with the slide member. The link mechanism includes a latch lever adapted to releasably engage the slide member, a swing lever engageable with the latch lever, a support member interposed between the latch lever and the swing lever and having opposite ends pivotally supported on the latch lever and swing lever, and a pendulum pivotally mounted and movable by impacts applied thereto.

Abstract: A fluid outlet opening/closing mechanism and a fluid storing member equipped with this mechanism including a valve seat having a portion formed of a magnetic material, housed in the fluid storing member and adapted to be attached to an outlet portion of the fluid storing member, and a valve member having a portion formed of a magnetic material and adapted to be seated on the valve seat. At least either of the magnetic portions respectively of the valve seat and of the valve member is constituted by a material capable of generating a magnetic field.

Abstract: A non-refillable fitment is provided in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. The non-refillable fitment takes the form of a hollow cylindrical housing having a valve seat disposed in a lower portion thereof. A valve in the form of an annular ring is provided within the housing and a vented retainer is inserted in an upper portion of the housing. The cylindrical housing may be inserted within the neck of a conventional bottle in much the same manner as a cork and when so inserted and the bottle is vertically disposed, the inner circumferential surface of said valve will seal against the valve seat and the outer circumferential surface of the valve will seal against an inner circumferential surface of the hollow cylindrical housing to prevent refilling. When the bottle is inclined to a pouring angle, the valve will be cocked against the retainer to permit pouring to take place.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metering device for insertion into the mouth of a liquid container comprising an elongated cylinder having a cylindrical outlet opening extending beyond the mouth of said liquid container and one or more openings at the other end communicating with the interior of said liquid container, a metering chamber in said elongated cylinder, toward said outlet opening, a ball valve chamber in said elongated cylinder and a ball valve between the interior of the container and the metering chamber. The ball valve consisting of a valve ball and its seat is situated at the inlet opening of the metering chamber on the container side. In order always to obtain the same metered quantity irrespective of the tilting speed and the hydrostatic pressure which is determined by the filling level of the container, the valve ball is connected by a piston rod to a piston mounted for displacement in the cylindrical outlet opening of the metering chamber.

Abstract: A closure for a packaging container is provided, the closure permitting the continuous or intermittent dispensing of a liquid or free-flowing product. The closure comprises a continuous pipe sleeve with a bottom opening molded in the product dispensing opening, which pipe sleeve is provided with a tubular ball bearing housing within which a valve ball is free to move, which tubular housing includes a sealing cone which acts as a ball valve seat at the longitudinal sleeve outlet and a flared annular ball chamber above the bottom opening, which forms the longitudinal sleeve inlet end, and a freely movable valve ball located within the continuous tubular ball bearing housing.

Abstract: A device for use with a container for liquid, such as a coffee pot, having a neck which defines an opening. The device comprises a sleeve adapted to fit in sealing relationship with the neck. A funnel member is disposed within the sleeve and is movable within the sleeve between a first position and a second position. The funnel member is in the first position when the container is in an upright position whereby liquid can be introduced into the container through the funnel member and the escape of vapors from liquid contained in the container through the sleeve is substantially restricted. The funnel member is in the second position when the container is tipped to pour liquid therefrom whereby liquid in the container can flow past the funnel member between the sleeve and the funnel member.

Abstract: A dosing device with ball valve for attachment to a liquid container (12) with a valve ball (5) which closes the discharge opening (3) of the container in a tilted position of the latter is proposed. This is to make possible dosed squirting. This is achieved by a valve ball guide tube (1) which has over its length at least one lateral opening (2) leading towards the container interior and, at its end opposite the discharge opening (3) and the sealing valve ball seat (9), a lower part (4) expanding in funnel shape (6) from the tube wall (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A receptacle for dosifying granulated, pulverulent or liquid products includes a product containing receptacle and a hollow cover which houses a solid closure member normally spring urged to a closed position. By inverting the receptacle and imparting a shaking motion to it, the solid closure member moves away from its closed position against the tension of the spring to an open position thus permitting measured amounts of the product to be dispensed as continued opening and closing of the closure member occurs relative to the motion imparted to the receptacle by the user. The inner portion of the solid closure member is preferably provided with at least one annular recess which receives the product when the receptacle is inverted and aids in dispensing a given quantity thereof. The retraction of the solid closure member by the spring causes it to forcibly engage the adjacent edge of the hollow cover, thus breaking up any lumps of the product which may be present at the discharge opening.

Abstract: A non-return valve unit for a bottle having a mechanism for preventing dripping and for giving a controlled discharge of liquid from the bottle, suitable for use with any type of bottle neck by insertion in the said neck and especially for bottles adapted to receive "pilfer-proof" caps. The valve unit consists of only three elements made up generally of a cylindrical slightly frusto-conical body having a brim for preventing dripping and having a septum in its interior where the seat of a generally circular valve is positioned. Radial septa which support an annular guide for the stem of a check or retention valve, form a component part of this septum. An upper chamber in the body houses a pouring device of a frusto-conical shape. The pouring device has a cylindrical wall internally supported by radial septa which ends in a frusto-conical surface; and provides together with the inner cylindrical surface of the pourer a circular area of discharge.

Abstract: The specification of the present invention discloses an automatic bottle cap that may be applied to an opened receptacle. The valve used in this cap automatically opens when the receptacle is tipped for pouring and closes when the receptacle returns to the upright position. The device uses two permanent magnets positioned such that a net unbalanced force exists between them which is used to open or close the valve. The movement of one magnet within the structure causes the direction of the net unbalanced force to be reversed causing the second magnet and associated valve stem to move and open or close the valve.

Abstract: An adjustable pouring dispenser to be placed in the neck of a bottle for dispensing a controlled amount of liquid therefrom is disclosed as including a cylindrical chamber having a closed lower end with an aperture therein to control the rate of descent of a ball in the chamber when the bottle is inverted. Ports in the wall of the chamber allow liquid to flow out of the bottle through a rotatable spout until the ball cuts off flow by coming to rest on a conical seat. The ports are adjustably obstructed thereby controlling the amount of liquid dispensed, by aligning a vane on the spout with one of several indices provided on the body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid containing pouch sealed in a carton with the pouch having a spout connected thereto. The spout projects through a hole in the carton and is secured to the carton. The pouch is sealed at the spout and is opened by means of a piercing device incorporated within the spout which is moved axially in the spout for opening the pouch. The piercing device is mechanically actuated through movement of a tubular portion of the spout telescopically fitted therein and carrying the piercing element. Further axial movement of the piercing device is obtained through rotatable movement between the spout and the tubular portion to fold flap portions of the pouch, pierced by the piercing element, such as to enable complete dispensing of liquids therefrom. The spout includes a valve which seals the pouch after opening by the piercing element such that liquid may be extracted from the pouch as the pouch is collapsed within the carton.

Abstract: A storage, shipping and dispensing system for loose fill packaging material comprises a collapsible pliant, vented cylindrical bag having an upper and a lower end including a dispensing apertured neck. Rings are circumferentially spaced apart about the bag adjacent both the upper and lower ends. The rings adjacent the upper end are coupled to suspend the bag in a dispensing mode and the rings adjacent the lower end encircle at stiff resilient hoop encompassing and maintaining the lower end of the bag in a radially extended nominal shape. A vertically adjustable support arrangement includes a circular rim having a plurality of spaced-apart hooks to support the rings of the bag. The bag may be readily filled in an inverted position with a large volume, such as in excess of 100 cubic feet, of expanded plastic loose fill material. Despite its size, the filled container may be easily handled during shipping and storage.

Abstract: A frangible member isolates a rupture disc from a pressurized fluid system. Under abnormal conditions such as might be encountered in a crash or derailment, the frangible member breaks and thereby permits direct contact of the rupture disc with the fluid system. If the pressure is sufficient, this causes the rupturing of the disc and the venting of the fluid system down to atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A vapor tap valve for aerosol containers is provided, for use with aerosol compositions containing liquefied flammable propellants, inhibiting delivery of flammable liquid propellant when the valve is opened immediately after shaking the aerosol container and contents, comprising, in combination, a delivery valve movable manually between open and closed positions and including a valve stem, a delivery port, and a valve chamber; a bias spring in the valve chamber biasing the delivery valve towards a closed position; a liquid tap orifice in flow communication with the valve chamber; a vapor tap orifice in flow communication with the valve chamber; and a shut-off valve linked to and movable with the delivery valve, closing off the vapor tap orifice against entry of liquefied propellant therethrough into the valve chamber when the delivery valve is closed, and opening the vapor tap orifice when the delivery valve is manually moved to the open position, against the biasing force of the bias spring.

Abstract: A container closure construction comprises a container which has an externally threaded neck portion, with a top opening and with a rim encircling the opening and with a cap bead receiving recess defined below the rim around the exterior of the neck portion. The closure includes an inner closure cap having a cap part which overlies the container opening and an annular side skirt portion which is engaged around the exterior of the container neck portion, and which includes an inwardly extending cap bead engaged in a cap receiving recess of the container. A hollow central part extends through this cap part which goes above the exterior face and below the interior face and it defines an opening therethrough. An outer cover has an internally threaded outer cover skirt part which threadably engages with the externally threaded neck portion of the container.

Abstract: A security closure device for a bottle, which is intended to prevent the fraudulant refilling of a bottle is disclosed. The bottle closure device disclosed has an internal valve which is held shut when the device is in a normal upright position by the weight of a ball which is trapped in a valve chamber between the valve shutter and a plurality of inclined radial ribs. The inclination of the radial ribs is such that when the bottle closure device is held with its axis horizontal the ball rolls down those of the ribs which are lowermost at the time and into engagement with the valve shutter to hold this shut against the valve seat. In order to open the valve it is necessary to tilt the bottle closure device to a position past the horizontal where the ball can roll along the edges of those of the radial ribs which are lowermost at the time to release the valve shutter and allow liquid to flow from the bottle.

Abstract: A dual-acting free body automatic dispenser for dispensing laundry additives into automatic washing machines. The dispenser comprises an assemblage of three major elements: a hollow, spherical container provided with an orifice; a resilient valve seated within the orifice and a rigid stempiece extending axially through the valve. The valve is positioned on the stempiece such that when seated a portion of the stempiece protrudes outwardly beyond the exterior of the container. A mass is attached to the interiorly extending end of the stempiece.The consumer operates the dispenser by filling it with laundry additive, manually seating the valve and placing the dispenser in the washing machine's basket. The dispenser is triggered during the first spin cycle. If the dispenser is oriented with the protruding portion of the stempiece in contact with the basket, centrifugal force causes the container to be forced outwardly relative to the stempiece, thereby unseating the valve.