For Movable Tubes, Sleeves, Or Apertured Caps Patents (Class 222/513)
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Patent number: 11503896Abstract: A bottle including a reservoir for a liquid or semi-fluid product and a dispensing head projecting from the reservoir along a main axis. The dispensing head includes a roll-on applicator including a ball holder in which a ball is caged and from which a cap of the ball emerges. The bottle includes a rotary stopper suitable for covering the roll-on applicator in a closed position of the bottle, and for being released from the roll-on applicator for distributing product in an open position of the bottle. The ball holder is mounted translatably along the main axis, the roll-on applicator including an elastic component inserted between an applicator body and the ball holder. The ball moves in translation jointly with the ball holder to take a retracted position when the roll-on applicator is covered by the rotary stopper and a deployed position when the rotary stopper is released from the roll-on applicator.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTEInventor: Guillaume Savoye
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Patent number: 11365112Abstract: A delivering tap is described, for delivering liquids from a container including a main body with a connecting element that includes a fitting component for fitting with the container, and a supporting body adapted to be closed by a plug including an upper plug, an internal sealing valve and a stem, the supporting body including an outlet opening, an internal sealing surface and an external guiding component; the upper plug including the internal guiding component, a first fastening component and an upper sealing component; the stem including a second fastening component to the first fastening component of the upper plug, a stem sealing component, and the lower sealing component; the internal valve including a second valve sealing component and the first valve sealing component.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.Inventor: Diego Nini
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Patent number: 11221005Abstract: A pneumatic pump having an overpressure protection valve having a gasket and spring that includes a diaphragm carrier, a diaphragm member, a valve base, a valve, a cap, a driving device and an overpressure protection valve is revealed. A pump chamber is formed between the diaphragm member and the valve base. The overpressure protection valve having a spring and a gasket. A discharge channel, an air-flow channel and a backflow channel are formed among the pump chamber, the valve base, the valve and the cap. The discharge channel, the overpressure protection valve and the spring chamber are separated. The gasket is disposed between the air-flow channel and the backflow channel for closing the air-flow channel normally. The driving device drives the diaphragm member for discharging air from the pump chamber through the discharge channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: KOGE MICRO TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih Chang, Qing-Xiang Xu
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Patent number: 11178953Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container having a discharge hole automatically opened/closed by an overcap, the cosmetic container comprising: a container body for containing a cosmetic material; and an overcap for opening/closing the container body. The container body comprises a shoulder coupled to an entrance portion thereof and having a first discharge hole, wherein an operation member is configured to be horizontally contracted by the overcap and an opening/closing member is configured to open/close the first discharge hole of the shoulder while being vertically moved by the operation member. When the overcap is put on, the operation member is pushed into the shoulder by the inner periphery of the overcap, and the opening/closing member is pushed downward simultaneously by the operation member to automatically open/close the first discharge hole of the shoulder, thereby easily sealing the container body.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: PUM-TECH KOREA CO., LTDInventor: Do Hoon Lee
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Patent number: 10330314Abstract: A throttled vent termination or cap for use in conjunction with a direct vent appliance and venting system is provided. The direct vent termination includes an inner pipe and a concentric outer housing surrounding the inner pipe to form a void between the inner pipe and the outer housing. The void adapted to provide intake air to the air intake section of the vent system. An end cap is provided at a first end of the outer pipe, the inner pipe to the end cap and having an exhaust opening therein. An intake region is formed in the outer housing providing access to the void. A throttle cover which is configured to be movably positioned and thereafter secured at one of a number of positions over the intake region using a throttle guide is provided to thereby regulate air flow into the void.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: DuraVent, Inc.Inventors: Matthew L. Bertler, Ryan L. Devine
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Patent number: 10035644Abstract: The combination package includes a beverage glass having an upper shell-shaped body defining an upwardly narrowing tapered flume of generally uniform thickness terminating in a smooth upper rim thereof defining an open mouth, and a lower base opposite the open mouth; and a bottle defining a container for retaining a beverage and a pour spout for dispensing the beverage therefrom, the bottle having a size and shape for select slide-in reception through the open mouth of the beverage glass in an inverted orientation such that the upwardly narrowing tapered flume selectively engages a sidewall of the container for friction-fit engagement therewith, wherein engagement of the bottle with the beverage glass forms the combination package.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: govino, LLCInventors: Joseph T. Perrulli, Boyd I. Willat
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Patent number: 9114918Abstract: A so-called “anti-drip” cap (10) for a deformable bottle (12), includes a substantially tubular base (16), a substantially tubular cover (26), which covers the base (16) in an impermeable manner, and which includes at least one so-called upper opening (30) for outlet of the product, first and second tubular sections (22, 23) of the base and of the cover being mounted in a sliding manner, one within the other, and defining, in an impermeable manner, a chamber (32) for passage of the product, characterized in that the internal tubular section end (33) placed inside the passage chamber (32) includes at least one first substantially tapered lip (35) that touches an inner bore of the external tubular section.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: MAITRISE ET INNOVATIONInventor: Daniel De Rosa
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Publication number: 20150122844Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Plascon GroupInventors: Matthew P. Klein, David E. Peterson
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Patent number: 8905264Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes an inner tubular member having a closed end and an opposed open end for receiving a fluid from a source, at least one outlet extending radially through the inner tubular member proximate the closed end, wherein the closed end is configured for insertion into a bore defined by a sidewall in a work piece. The nozzle assembly further includes a slidably movable outer sleeve, having a distal end, disposed around the inner tubular member, wherein the distal end is configured for contact with an exterior edge portion of the bore. The outer sleeve is normally biased to a first position sealing the at least one outlet from the exterior, and slidably movable to a second position unsealing the at least one outlet upon contact with the edge portion of the bore as the closed end of the inner tubular member is inserted into the bore.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Starborn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. White, Paul Gertner
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Patent number: 8708199Abstract: A unified system, device and method for bulk dispensing a product in a safe and sanitary environment preventing micro and macro contamination, adulteration and product mix-up. The system comprises a bulk product dispenser having a discharge valve; a container/bag holding to-be-dispensed product in a UV-proof, fluid-impermeable, sealed environment, having a tear-tab adapted for releasing the product from outside the dispenser; and a containment device removably attachable with the discharge valve which measures and dispenses the product to the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Mark Edward James
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Patent number: 8505787Abstract: A spout assembly configured to be attached to a mouth of a bottle to facilitate pouring of the contents of the bottle. The spout assembly includes a cap having an upper surface and defining an axial passageway; a spout mounted within the cap and movable between a retracted position, in which the spout is disposed within the axial passageway below the upper surface, and an extended position, in which at least a portion of the spout extends above the upper surface; and a first polarized magnet attached to the cap and a second polarized magnet attached to the spout, wherein the first polarized magnet and second polarized magnet magnetically bias the spout into the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: 2308479 Ontario LimitedInventors: Ryan Fox, Andrew Fox
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Patent number: 8464916Abstract: The invention relates to a so-called “anti-drip” cap (10) for a flexible bottle (12) including a base (16), in communication with the bottle, covered by a cover (26), including an outlet opening (30), the cover (26) being movable between a bottom blocking position and a top dispensing position, characterized in that the cover (26) is mobile between a first angular position associated with the bottom blocking position and a second angular position, in which the cover (26) is mobile under the pressure of a product feeding the base, between an intermediate position for venting the bottle (12) and the top dispensing position, an elastic return element (38) with a predetermined stiffness being inserted in the second angular position between the cover and the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Maitrise et InnovationInventor: Daniel De Rosa
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Patent number: 8365968Abstract: A cap of a tube container having an automatic sealing structure, which more reliably performs an airtight function, prevents liquid ingredients in a nozzle from drying, safely protects the nozzle in a physical way, prevents gel-phased medical ingredients from being in contact with the outside air to the maximum extent possible, thus allowing the medical ingredients to be preserved for a longer period of time, and which is constructed so that the cap is integrated with the container, thus eliminating the risk of loss resulting from the separation. A cone which is secured by each locking protrusion inserted into a guide slit is inserted into a body as the locking protrusion moves, so that a nozzle hole is opened by an anti-drying unit and contents are discharged through an ejected nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Morris CorporationInventor: Hyun-Son Yoon
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Patent number: 8196786Abstract: A dispensing closure for a container that includes closure walls, at least one dispensing aperture, at least one closing element that is movable between a position where the aperture is closed, and a position where the aperture is open. This closure includes at least one actionable member that surrounds the closure walls and the closing element, and at least one connection element located between the actionable member and the closing element. The connection element is made of a material that is sufficiently rigid below a predetermined safety temperature, to connect the actionable member and closing element, thus allowing opening of the dispensing aperture by moving the actionable member and fluid above temperature so that the actionable member and closing element are disconnected.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Christophe Jean-Marie Yves Charlier, Bruno Sadi Henri Delande, Jean-Francois Andre Aime Delaunay, Pierre Henri Lebrand
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Patent number: 8007274Abstract: A fuel nozzle assembly is provided. The assembly includes an outer nozzle body having a first end and a second end and at least one inner nozzle tube having a first end and a second end. One of the nozzle body or nozzle tube includes a fuel plenum and a fuel passage extending therefrom, while the other of the nozzle body or nozzle tube includes a fuel injection hole slidably aligned with the fuel passage to form a fuel flow path therebetween at an interface between the body and the tube. The nozzle body and the nozzle tube are fixed against relative movement at the first ends of the nozzle body and nozzle tube, enabling the fuel flow path to close at the interface due to thermal growth after a flame enters the nozzle tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Thomas Edward Johnson, Willy Steve Ziminsky, Benjamin Paul Lacey, William David York, Christian Xavier Stevenson
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Publication number: 20110049195Abstract: A dispensing closure assembly for a drink container. The assembly has an occludable nozzle able to close a dispensing path way when the nozzle is in one condition relative to an occlusion providing member of the assembly, and to open a dispensing pathway when the nozzle is in a second condition relative to the occlusion providing member. The nozzle is movable from the raised non occluded open and dispensing condition to the lowered occluded non-dispensing closed condition against a bias. The nozzle is releasably latchable in the closed condition. The release involves a rotation of one part of the assembly relative to another to allow axial movement of the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Allin Nicholas Russell, James Richard Manley, Brendan Jon Lindsay
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Publication number: 20090236375Abstract: A dispensing closure for a container that includes closure walls, at least one dispensing aperture, at least one closing element that is movable between a position where the aperture is closed, and a position where the aperture is open. This closure includes at least one actionable member that surrounds the closure walls and the closing element, and at least one connection element located between the actionable member and the closing element. The connection element is made of a material that is sufficiently rigid below a predetermined safety temperature, to connect the actionable member and closing element, thus allowing opening of the dispensing aperture by moving the actionable member and fluid above temperature so that the actionable member and closing element are disconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Christophe Jean-Marie Yves Charlier, Bruno Sadi Henri Delande, Jean-Francois Andre Aime Delaunay, Pierre Henri Lebrand
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Patent number: 7040514Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid from a container has a shell having an inlet, an outlet, a dispensing chamber, and a mechanism for attaching the dispenser to a top portion of a container, such as a carbonated beverage bottle. An obstructor is movable between a closed position and an open position to allow fluid flow between the inlet and the dispensing outlet. A membrane pin is coupled to a resilient membrane and to the obstructor such that depression of the membrane will result in displacement of the obstructor, moving the obstructor between the closed and open positions. A siphon draws fluid from the container into the dispensing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventors: Mihail Octavian Colan, Laurentiu Victor Bucuroiu
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Patent number: 6547108Abstract: A pressure-activated flexible valve for use with a container for dispensing fluid material. The valve has a single sealing surface and comprises an inner component having a sealing portion and an outer component having an annular rim that seats against the sealing portion. The outer component also has a flexible portion that changes shape in response to pressure from the container material, thereby opening and closing the valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: James E. Johanson
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Patent number: 6349858Abstract: A dispense head assembly comprise a housing, and a body having a fluid inlet and outlet attached to the housing. A piston is disposed within the body and housing and is attached at one end to an actuating handle. A poppet/diaphragm is attached to the opposite piston end and includes an imperforate head, a thin-walled sleeve that extends axially away from the head, and a tongue that defines a terminal edge of the sleeve and that forms a leak-tight interference seal with the body. The poppet/diaphragm sleeve is rolled between opposite piston and assembly wall surfaces to provide open- and closed-flow poppet/diaphragm movement. A dip tube adapter is releasibly attached to the housing and body. A tongue and groove seal arrangement is used to form a leak-tight interference seal therebetween. A dip tube is attached to the second adapter body end to provide fluid pick-up from a fluid container to the dispense head assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1999Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance PlasticsInventors: Kenji A. Kingsford, Peter Nguyen, Tom J. Sievers
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Publication number: 20010042764Abstract: A device for dispensing oil from an oil container has a fill tube, a spring mounted on the fill tube, a cover mounted on the fill tube and against the spring and two O-rings. The fill tube is closed on top but has one or more openings near the end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventor: John Baldwin
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Patent number: 6202899Abstract: A head (4) for dispensing a product under pressure includes a dispensing element (20) intended to be mounted on a pump or a valve (30) surmounting a product reservoir (2) and defining an outlet duct (34) for the product, opening to a dispensing orifice (22). A rigid or semi-rigid actuator (16) is capable of coming into engagement with the dispenser. A shut-off device (18) is integral with the actuator (16) and is capable, in response to a pressure exerted on the actuator, of moving from a first position in which it seals off the orifice (22) to a second position in which the orifice (22) is uncovered so as to allow the product to exit under pressure. The shut-off device (18) is formed of a material that is elastically deformable so that it can return to the first position by elastic return when the actuating pressure ceases.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
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Patent number: 6082590Abstract: A beverage dispenser, usable in dispensing milk, has a large refrigerated cabinet for housing large beverage containers. The beverage dispenser has a handle/valve with a first closed position, a second open position, and a third position for insertion and removal of a flexible milk tube. The handle includes two arms, and the user holds a cup between the two arms to receive the dispensed milk. The valve includes a cooling plate which refrigerates the milk in the flexible milk tube extending through the valve. The valve has a pinch plate which closes the flexible tube with a rocking motion, initially pinching the flexible tube at its lowest point and subsequently reopening the tube slightly to suck any beverage drops on the end of the tube back up into the tube. A hinged shelf is provided for ease of loading and unloading milk cases in and out of the refrigerated cabinet. The milk case has angled hand hold openings to allow lifting without repositioning of the wrists.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Stevens-Lee CompanyInventors: Steven T. Dorsey, Jerome D. Powlas, Karl D. Johnson
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Patent number: 6021801Abstract: A fluid product valve in which an elastic member containing a normally closed slit is adapted to be selectively stretched by displacement of an actuating member, such as to stretch open the slit over the outlet end of a product discharge passage and allow fluid product to be dispensed therefrom, release of the actuating member allowing the elastic member, and hence the distorted slit, to return to its original configuration, thereby reclosing the outlet end of the passage.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1997Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Inventor: Raymond William Sheppard
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Patent number: 5874208Abstract: A method and an extractor for pressing out plasma and buffy coat from a collapsible blood container (1), in which blood has been divided, by centrifugation, into a plasma layer, a buffy coat layer and a layer of red blood cells. The plasma and then the buffy coat are pressed out each through a separate outlet tube (2) or through a common outlet tube (2), which is connected to the top portion of the blood container, a pulsating pressure being applied to a top section of the blood container (1) during the end phase of the pressing-out of buffy coat. The extractor has a stationary support surface (6) and a movable pressing member (7), between which the blood container is suspended and subjected to a compressive force in order to press out the plasma and then the buffy coat through the outlet tube (2).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Omega Medicinteknik ABInventor: Peter Unger
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Patent number: 5346098Abstract: A hot water dispensing device which includes a flexible tube or a bellows which can be depressed by a solenoid such that hot water can pass into the tube or bellows and out an outlet when the solenoid is energized. When the solenoid is de-energized, the upper portion of the tube or bellows forms a seal to prevent water overflowing if the machine is moved or is jolted. By varying the time of energization of the solenoid, the quantity of water can be adjusted. Another modification has a pivoted tube controlled by a solenoid.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1993Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: VKI Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alan M. King, Orn Arnason
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Patent number: 5265847Abstract: A self closing squeeze valve comprising a resilient and deformable valve body having a cavity into which a wafer made of closed cell foam with a smooth surface is permanently inserted, causing a normal state of blockage and seal. Lips are provided across the opposing broad surfaces of the cavity, aligned normal to the direction of flow through the valve, to augment sealing by the wafer. Manual pressure on the valve body causes both components to deform to form a passage allowing flow through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1993Date of Patent: November 30, 1993Inventor: Daniel J. Vorhis
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Patent number: 5248213Abstract: A seal means for a roll-on liquid dispenser in the form of an expansible web which elongates biaxially to overlay the roller and seal the dispensing passage when a dispenser closure is moved to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1992Date of Patent: September 28, 1993Assignee: Plastek Industries, Inc.Inventors: Richard H. Seager, Alex S. Szekely, Alfred Astoreca, Robert Sheffler, Christopher S. Thorp
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Patent number: 5027975Abstract: Dispensing gun for mixing and dispensing reactable fluent materials. A cylinder is slidable within a bore in response to a piston sliding within the cylinder. When the cylinder moves away from a discharge opening, orifices in the wall of the cylinder become aligned with supply passages in the bore allowing the reactable fluent materials to mix in the cylinder and be dispensed from the discharge opening. The cylinder, piston and orifices are cleaned by a cleaning solvent at the end of each dispensing operation. Movement of the piston towards the discharge opening draws the cleaning solvent through the orifices into the interior of the cylinder. The dispensing gun is particularly useful for mixing organic resins and polyisocyanates to dispense polyurethane foam.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1989Date of Patent: July 2, 1991Inventors: David G. Keske, Donald L. Kahmke
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Patent number: 5010841Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying sealant to a countersunk fastener hole. The apparatus includes a sleeve, an adapter tube within the sleeve, a nozzle housing attached to the adapter tube, and a tip within the nozzle housing. A guide pin is attached to the adapter tube and follows an oblique slot in the sleeve. To operate, the sealant applicator is inserted into a countersunk fastener hole, engaging the tip with the countersink of the hole. The tip depresses into the nozzle housing, ejecting sealant onto the countersink. The adapter tube is pushed into the sleeve, moving the guide pin along the oblique slot in the sleeve. This guide pin movement rotates the adapter tube, nozzle housing and tip, causing the tip to uniformly spread the sealant around the countersink.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1989Date of Patent: April 30, 1991Assignee: McDonnell Douglas CorporationInventor: William R. Stewart
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Patent number: 4962872Abstract: A closure dispensing device or valve and method which may be applied to a liquid container. The preferred closure device includes a channel body with an extending channel portion. The channel portion has an internal channel with an exit port. The exit port may include a circular seat into which an O-ring may be placed. A spring seal mechanism is placed in tension over the channel portion, the spring seal mechanism having a flat surface for engaging and sealing against the O-ring. To actuate the dispenser, the user moves the leg of the pivoted "U" spring away from the O-ring and allows liquid to pass therebetween. When the user releases the leg, the spring tension provided by the pivoted "U" spring restores the seal between the flat surface of the leg and the O-ring.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1988Date of Patent: October 16, 1990Assignee: Pro Pak CaliforniaInventor: Bernard Strong
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Patent number: 4902155Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid to a surface includes a bottle for containing a supply of the liquid with a movable sleeve coaxially located with and receiving the outlet end of the bottle. The sleeve includes a valve which closes and opens the bottle outlet as the sleeve moves toward and away, respectively, from the bottle outlet. The sleeve also includes a metered liquid reservoir to the opposite side of the seal from the bottle outlet for receiving a predetermined measured amount of liquid from the bottle. A valve is located at the reservoir to control the flow of liquid from the reservoir, and a dauber tip is in liquid-flow communication with the reservoir for receiving liquid from the reservoir and dispensing the liquid on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1988Date of Patent: February 20, 1990Inventor: Sallie Q. Buschemeyer
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Patent number: 4881664Abstract: A dispensing valve particularly suited for use on the outlet nozzle of a membrane type beverage container comprises a first unitary component formed from a resilient resinous material and having a generally cylindrical main body with opposed axial ends. One of the ends includes an axially open circumferential groove adapted to sealingly receive and be retained on the outer end of the outlet nozzle. A circumferentially continuous seat lies radially inwardly of the groove. An opening extends axially through the body and has one end closed by a cylindrical closed end tubular portion. Assembled in the main body is an integral valve element and dispensing tube component comprising an imperforate valve disk having opposed faces and a diameter at least greater than the maximum diametric extent of the seat. A hollow dispensing tube is joined centrally to one face of the disk and extends axially thereof into the tubular portion of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1988Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: The Meyer CompanyInventor: Raymond P. Kawolics
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Patent number: 4821930Abstract: The device consists of a cylindrical body divided into an upper filling chamber and a lower overflow chamber by a moveable component which increases or decreases the size of the filling chamber and determines the amount of liquor to be dispensed. Once the upper chamber is visually determined to be filled a rearward pumping action of the outer body opens the releasing cap and at the same time shuts off the flow of liquor into the filling chamber. The device is attached by insertion into the neck opening of a bottle.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1988Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Inventors: George J. Luine, John L. Luine
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Patent number: 4753371Abstract: S-shaped opening and closing element for controlling the flow of a fluid or body (powder, granulate) and adaptable to any form of package or fitting containing fluids, characterized in that its shape in two S-bends permits both an instantaneous stoppage of the flow of the fluids and an instantaneous flow of said fluids; this, as a function of the given position, by manual or mechanical traction on the element. The S-shape ensures very effective fluid-tightness, without supplementary elements. The opening and closing element can be employed for controlling flow from a container having a supporting device for the element. The container can have more than one compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1987Date of Patent: June 28, 1988Inventors: Serge Michielin, Roland Nydegger
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Patent number: 4722458Abstract: A dispensing valve for a fluid container comprising a tubular body portion having an inlet at one end adapted to be mounted to a container, the other end of the tubular portion is closed by a resiliently deformable diaphragm, a discharge outlet in the wall of the tubular portion, a flow control member positioned within said tubular portion and coupled to the diaphragm for movement relative to the discharge outlet between a closed position and an open position on deformation of the diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1986Date of Patent: February 2, 1988Assignee: Kiff Pty. Ltd.Inventor: David J. Van Dal
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Patent number: 4690375Abstract: An improved self closing squeeze valve for use with fluid dispensing containers comprising a resilient and deformable valve body into which one or two wafers of similar material are permanently inserted causing a normal state of blockage and seal. Manual pressure on the valve body causes all components to deform, allowing passage of a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1986Date of Patent: September 1, 1987Inventor: Daniel J. Vorhis
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Patent number: 4690313Abstract: The device consists of a cylindrical body divided into an upper filling chamber and a lower overflow chamber by a moveable wall which increases or decreases the size of the filling chamber and determines the amount of liquor to be dispensed. Once the upper chamber is visually determined to be filled a rearward pumping action of the outer body opens the releasing cap and at the same time shuts off the flow of liquor into the filling chamber. The device is attached by insertion into the neck opening of a bottle.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1986Date of Patent: September 1, 1987Inventors: George J. Luine, John L. Luine
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Patent number: 4615364Abstract: A powdered developer supplying device in an electrostatic reproducing apparatus comprises a developer hopper and a developer receptacle. A cover for opening and closing a developer inlet opening of the developer receptacle is urged by a spring in the close direction. When the receptacle is installed on the hopper, the cover is opened by an operating member which is operated by the developer receptacle. A limiting member is provided for limiting movement of the cover from open/close positions. A bayonet type coupling member is provided for coupling the receptacle to the hopper by rotation after the receptacle is installed on the hopper. A developer receptacle wall which forms the bottom of the receptacle when the latter is up-ended at the time developer is being supplied is formed on a slope to facilitate flow of the powdered developer from the receptacle, through the opening into the hopper.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1983Date of Patent: October 7, 1986Assignee: Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shun Kawata
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Patent number: 4610375Abstract: A refrigerator door comprises an inner panel and an outer panel forming the wall of the door and has a drink container removably associated with the inner panel. A drink-delivery tube communicates with the interior of the container and is hingedly movable against a resilient bias from an inoperative position to a delivery position, the tube extending through the wall of the door and terminating in a spout. A slide is associated with the tube for effecting such movement thereof and is movable from the outside of the door in a vertical opening formed in the outer panel of the door wall. A compartment accessible from the outside of the door without opening the same is provided in the door, the compartment being divided into a lower compartment for placement of a cup and an upper compartment for reception of the tube spout. A pivotal partition controllable by the slide separates the lower compartment from the upper compartment.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1984Date of Patent: September 9, 1986Assignee: U.S. Philips CorporationInventors: Franco Germi, Franco Moretti
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Patent number: 4535920Abstract: An apparatus for applying lap sealant including a frame having wheels and supporting a container of lap sealant and a pressurized agent for delivering the sealant to a nozzle. The nozzle is positioned beyond the side of one wheel to permit a lap seam to be accurately followed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1983Date of Patent: August 20, 1985Inventor: Leon M. Troup
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Patent number: 4533071Abstract: A dispensing closure valve for a container comprising a stem for attachment to the container, and stem having an annular wall defining an opening and a closure having an annular wall, a radial wall engaging the free end of said stem, a transverse wall being curved and defining a convex surface facing inwardly of the container. The closure includes a downwardly and inwardly inclined integral annular portion defining a sealing surface at the juncture of the axial wall and transverse wall. The stem has a downwardly and outwardly inclined surface engaged by the downwardly and inwardly inclined sealing surface of said closure. An actuator comprising a tab extending axially from the inner surface of the transverse wall for manipulation of the closure to flex the axial wall and the transverse wall and thereby permit the contents to flow between the wall of the stem and the wall of the closure.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1983Date of Patent: August 6, 1985Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.Inventor: Albert R. Uhlig
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Patent number: 4483465Abstract: A valve for dispensing fluidic substance including a valve housing (12) defining a general axial flow path through the housing, a diaphragm (22) disposed in the valve housing substantially transverse to the axial flow path and defining first and second compartments (38, 39) therein, the diaphragm having a surface facing away from the flow path which includes an annular rib (32) and further having at least one aperture (34) disposed through the diaphragm in a peripheral arrangement outside of the annular rib for allowing passage of fluidic substance from the first compartment to the second compartment, a tubular seal mounted to the valve housing and having an inner end (46) which opens to face the annular rib of the diaphragm, an outer end (50), an annular lip (60) defining the inner end of the seal, and being annularly pivotable relative to the pivoting break sealing engagement between the diaphragm and the tubular seal so that fluidic substance in the second compartment is permitted access to the bore (44) oType: GrantFiled: August 5, 1981Date of Patent: November 20, 1984Assignee: Automation Associates, Inc.Inventor: David Lawrence
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Patent number: 4461406Abstract: There is described a container for dispensing liquids in which an elongated, resilient, delivery tube is positioned within the container in a deflected and compressed condition, so that when a closure is removed from an opening in the container the upper end part of the delivery tube is urged out of the container by its own resilience. The delivery tube is then grasped and pulled outwardly until cooperating formations on the lower end of the delivery tube and the container nozzle form a seal therebetween. A flexible wall or diaphragm may be provided to expel fluid from the container. After use, the delivery tube is replaced within the container by pushing the first end part, and a cap is placed over the opening in the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1982Date of Patent: July 24, 1984Assignee: American Home Products CorporationInventor: Osvaldo Vannucci
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Patent number: 4442959Abstract: A valve-and-lid assembly adapted for closing off the open top end of a pressurized container comprises a lid having a dome part protruding on an upper or lower face of the lid and having a central opening. A valve disc of elastically resilient material is lodged in the dome part and extends with a valve head part thereof through the central opening. The latter is surrounded by an axially extending collar portion of the dome part depending from a flat top wall of the latter and having an annular rim about the opening which is in sealing contact with a contact face of the valve head when the valve is closed, thereby obturating product ducts provided in the valve disc.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1981Date of Patent: April 17, 1984Inventors: Luigi Del Bon, Franco Del Bon
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Patent number: 4207996Abstract: An improved dispensing assembly is disclosed for dispensing liquids, powders, and the like from a container, including a container member having a body portion, a reduced neck portion, and an enlarged head portion, which enlarged head portion contains a first pouring opening, and a hinged flap moveable between open and closed positions relative to the first pouring opening. A dispensing closure member is rotatably mounted concentrically about the enlarged head portion, which closure member contains a second pouring opening and is rotatable between closed and open positions in which the pouring openings are out of and in alignment, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1979Date of Patent: June 17, 1980Inventor: George A. Moen
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Patent number: 4203527Abstract: A secure bottle for storing of pills, or the like, wherein the novel cap member comprises a rotatable member and a stationary member positioned for relative rotation with one another; the rotation being opposed by a biasing element between said members; and the rotation also being opposed by a locking construction engaging the member until a lock on the lower member is depressed to free the two members for relative movement.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1978Date of Patent: May 20, 1980Inventor: Ernest J. LaChance, Sr.
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Patent number: 4168128Abstract: An improved dual-seal, wide-surface roller-type dispensing package combination for cosmetics and the like. A wide-surface dispensing roller is held in place in a fitment which is adapted to be attached to the finish portion of a container for the product to be dispensed. The dispensing roller is allowed to revolve within the fitment to facilitate uniform dispensing and application of the contents of the container. The total package is completed by a closure which is adapted to snap into engagement with the container. A primary seal is formed between the dispensing roller and the fitment upon application of the closure. The closure also includes a quantity of resilient material, such as a foamed polymer, positioned to contact the dispensing roller and the fitment to form a secondary seal to prevent leakage of product when the closure is placed into engagement with the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1977Date of Patent: September 18, 1979Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.Inventors: William E. Fillmore, George V. Mumford
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Patent number: 4165825Abstract: A tiltable valve apparatus for use with pressurized containers in which the valve member is constructed of resilient material and includes a hollow shank with a substantially rigid reinforcing plug therein so that the valve stem can be tilted without bending when pressure is applied to one side for dispensing material from the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1977Date of Patent: August 28, 1979Assignee: Southern Can CompanyInventor: Harold M. Hansen
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Patent number: 4141461Abstract: A secure bottle for storing of pills, or the like, wherein the novel cap member comprises a rotatable member and a stationary member positioned for relative rotation with one another; the rotation being opposed by a biasing means between said members; and the rotation also being opposed by a locking construction engaging the member until the upper member is lifted free thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1978Date of Patent: February 27, 1979Inventor: Ernest J. LaChance