Abstract: A side actuated spray can using a push bar hinged to a lever to depress the spray pipe emitting a flow of compressed contents.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a cold water storage vessel mounted on an interior side of a door of the refrigerator. The vessel has a valve for opening and closing a water outlet thereof. A manually actuable lever mounted on the door is actuable by a user to discharge water. By actuating the lever, a magnetic force causes the valve to open. The magnetic force can be imposed by a first permanent magnet which is caused to approach a second permanent magnet disposed on the valve to repel the second magnet and thereby open the valve. Alternatively, a permanent magnet disposed on the valve can be repelled by a magnetic force of a stationary electromagnet which is energized by actuation of the lever.

Abstract: A gun for producing adhesive foam has a nozzle tube, a delivery lever, a nozzle needle coaxial in the nozzle tube, and pressed by a force storage member into its dosing position. A coupling device is positioned between the delivery lever and the nozzle needle, by which a given position of the delivery lever corresponds to a given position of the nozzle needle. A cavity borders on the nozzle tube. A wall section is arranged between the coupling device and the cavity and bounds the cavity. A guide and a seal are arranged in the wall section. The guide is integrated into the seal.

Abstract: A beverage vessel or carafe 20 includes a container 22, an upper body 24 which is secured to the container, a handle 28 which extends between the upper body 24 and the container 22, a spout 30 formed in the upper body and a lid 34 which located in an opening 32 of the upper body. A seal 52 or 52a is located between, and compressed by, the container 22 and the upper body 24 to preclude the beverage from undesirably entering a chamber 70 of the carafe 20. A rib 98 of the upper body 24 cooperates with a pocket 110 of the container 22 to secure the upper body with the container. A fastening element 142 is attached within a pocket 140 formed on an outer surface of the container 22 and includes a sleeve 148 which fits snugly within a hole 156 of an end 38 of the handle 28 and is secured in this firm assembly by a threaded fastener 164. A compliant handle cover 180 is assembled with the handle 28 to provide a firm but tactile comfort for one who uses the carafe 20.

Abstract: A reservoir tank for use with an apparatus to provide liquid thereto, which includes a cylindrical tank open at one end with an end cap removably engaged therewith, which has a spring urged arm with a stem and stopper which normally closes off an opening in the cap, the arm is depressed to allow liquid to enter the tank for filling, and the arm is engaged by an upstanding pin from the apparatus when the tank is inverted and placed in the liquid receiving portion to allow liquid to flow out to fill the apparatus.

Abstract: A dispensing lid assembly for use with a container assembly and a container assembly including the lid assembly. The lid assembly can be attached to a container liner of the container assembly. The lid assembly includes a spigot housing through which liquids are dispensed. The spigot housing is configured with a grip portion which facilitates tipping of the container assembly with the lid assembly attached thereto. A dispensing conduit is provided in the lid assembly which communicates with a cavity in the container liner. A spring loaded valve assembly is retained in the spigot housing to controllably dispense liquids from the container liner through the dispensing conduit. A check valve assembly is included in the lid assembly. The check valve assembly provides controlled introduction of air into the container to equalize the pressure in the cavity during dispensing.

Abstract: An improved plugging system for a liquid container (31) comprises an inner plug (3) and an outer plug (1), an opening/closing member 8, and pressure adjusting springs (9, 9') which apply elastic force to the opening/closing member (8) against the inner plug (3). A push button (131) is mounted in the center of the plugging system and has a rib (132) which is downwardly extended and coupled to the opening/closing member (8). In a closed state of the plugging system, a shoulder portion (135) of an opening/closing button (133) is caught by the rib (132). While in an opening state, as the opening closing button (133) is pushed outwardly, the rib (132) is pushed downwardly and a moving rail portion (134) slides on the rib (132) since the shoulder portion (135) is released from the rib (132) thereby opening the discharge path (4).

Abstract: There is provided a hot melt applicator including (a) a nozzle opening, (b) a valve seat disposed upstream of the nozzle opening, (c) an empty chamber formed between the nozzle opening and the valve seat, (d) a valve body movable to the valve seat so that the valve seat is open or closed, and (e) a spring for biasing the valve body; and a pneumatically driven cylinder for driving the spring. The valve body is shaped to be a cone having an apex angle facing the nozzle opening, and the valve seat is formed with a tapered surface which is to make a contact with the cone. The tapered surface has an angle greater than the apex angle of the cone, and has a length of at least 1 mm. The hot melt applicator uses a pneumatically driven cylinder for driving the valve body to thereby compress the spring which in turn compresses the valve body, and thus, avoids the great resistance of hot melt with the spring used as a large capacity.

Abstract: There is provided a hot melt applicator including (a) a nozzle opening, (b) a valve seat disposed upstream of the nozzle opening, (c) an empty chamber formed between the nozzle opening and the valve seat, (d) a valve body movable to the valve seat so that the valve seat is open or closed, and (e) a spring for biasing the valve body; and a pneumatically driven cylinder for driving the spring. The valve body is shaped to be a cone having an apex angle facing the nozzle opening, and the valve seat is formed with a tapered surface which is to make a contact with the cone. The tapered surface has an angle greater than the apex angle of the cone, and has a length of at least 1 mm. The hot melt applicator uses a pneumatically driven cylinder for driving the valve body to thereby compress the spring which in turn compresses the valve body, and thus, avoids the great resistance of hot melt with the spring used as a large capacity.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use in containers for pressurized liquids, such as siphon bottles, wherein the container and the valve assembly are disposable, the valve assembly comprising a body with an inner resilient closing piece seating against a valve seat, the closing valve being actuated from an user pressing onto a dome-cap closing a top opening of the body, the top opening, without the cap, allowing the carrying out of a refilling process which, in turn, may be carried out after an complete cleaning of the outer and inner surfaces of the container.

Abstract: An electric solenoid valve and method therefor including an armature reciprocatably disposed in an axial bore of a housing member having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet coupled to the axial bore at a first end thereof. The armature includes a valve member disposed at a first end portion thereof, and a magnetically attractable second end portion defining a second end thereof disposed toward a fixed core portion of the solenoid. The armature also includes an interior fluid passage with a fluid inlet disposed between the fluid inlet of the housing member and the second end of the armature to couple the interior fluid passage with the fluid inlet of the housing member.

Abstract: A dispensing gun for fluent products such as viscous adhesives and sealants. The gun includes a removably mounted nozzle and fittings for attachment to a product source such as a can or a hose. A valve body has product inlet and outlet passages with flow being controlled therethrough by a valve that includes a nose portion seated in the valve body, and a rod that extends through the nose portion of the valve and seats on tapered surfaces inside the end of the nozzle. The valve contains a shrouded internal spring biasing the valve to a closed position. A trigger engages the yoke carrying the valve and the valving rod and moves the yoke so that the rod and valve move between open, closed and intermediate positions. In one preferred form, the valving rod may be adjusted between positions wherein more or less product is dispensed in response to full trigger movement.

Abstract: A valve assembly of a water dispenser for a refrigerator includes a connecting part connected to a reservoir which stores water, a valve spool for opening/closing the connecting part, a biasing spring placed between the connecting part and valve spool, for exerting a biasing force to the valve spool, and an open/close part for raising the valve spool by overcoming the biasing force of the biasing spring. The horizontal motion of a slide member sliding along a base plate swings the cams, and the swing motion of the cams raises the valve spool. Once valve spool ascends, the connecting part is opened and the water within the reservoir is poured into a cup. The valve assembly is easy and convenient to use, is simple in structure, and maximizes the space efficiency of a refrigerating compartment door.

Abstract: A cap assembly includes a valve seat member having a tubular outer wall adapted to be mounted on an open top end of a container, and an inner tube disposed in the outer wall and having an axis parallel to an axis of the outer wall. The inner tube has a bottom end formed with an aperture. The outer wall is formed with a radial outlet. The valve seat member further has an L-shaped fluid conduit with an open bottom end that is adapted to communicate an interior of the container with the radial outlet. A stem member extends upwardly through the inner tube via the aperture and has a bottom end provided with a valve piece. The stem member is biased such that the valve piece seals the open bottom end of the fluid conduit. A cap body has a top portion formed with an opening, and a peripheral portion mounted on a top end of the outer wall of the valve seat member.

Abstract: A dispenser or applicator for dry insecticide includes a container having a removable cover; the cover is attached to a lower end of an elongate handle having a hand grip at its top A partition inside the container is the floor of the insecticide container, with a skirt extending below the partition; insecticide is dispensed through apertures in the container floor. These apertures are normally closed by a spring-biased stopper disk having tapered fingers which protrude through the apertures; the stopper disk is moved to an open position by inertia when the container is struck against the ground, unblocking the apertures and allowing a measure of insecticide to escape before the stopper disk rebounds to its closed position. Walls of the so container housing extend below the apertures to form a skirt which prevents scattering or dispersal of the powder.

Abstract: A plugging system for a liquid container (31) comprises an inner plug (3) and an outer plug (1), an opening/closing member 8, and a pressure adjusting springs (9, 9') which apply elastic force to the opening/closing member (8) against the inner plug (3). A push button (131) is mounted in the center of the plugging system and has a rib (132) which is downwardly extended and coupled to the opening/closing member (8). In a closed state of the plugging system, a shoulder portion (135) of an opening/closing button (133) is caught by the rib (132). While in an opening state, as the opening closing button (133) is pushed outwardly, the rib (132) is pushed downwardly and a moving rail portion (134) slides on the rib (132) since the shoulder portion (135) is released from the rib (132) thereby opening the discharge path (4).

Abstract: A liquid dispenser assembly (10) for personal hygiene liquids includes a container (14) and a dispenser valve (16). Each valve includes a valve plunger (60) with a head (62) having a flexible peripheral skirt (64) that provides increased bypass of liquid upon harder pressing and faster motion of the plunger. The valve (16) has an annular seat (85) that has a tapered seat surface (88) that presses the flexible skirt (64) against the valve inner cylindrical wall (54) of the valve bore (52) at the end of the return stroke.

Abstract: Improved frozen drink dispensing apparatus includes a container for storing a beverage under pressure in at least a partially frozen state, a normally closed dispensing valve mounted with the container and a manually operable lever for operating the dispensing valve. The dispensing valve has a longitudinal bore communicating with the interior of the container. A conduit depends from the dispensing valve for dispensing the beverage when the valve is in an open position by operation of the lever. A diffusion member is located in the conduit for diffusing the beverage material generally outwardly from a central longitudinal axis of the conduit and upwardly within the conduit, thereby substantially reducing the pressure under which the beverage is dispensed. The diffusion member has an internal chamber communicating with the valve bore and an interior bottom surface, which is sloped upwardly toward an inner wall of the diffusion member.

Abstract: An applicator is described which is sealed to a very high degree against any ingress of air and is therefore suitable for use with adhesives which react strongly with air.

Abstract: A limited action flow control fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes a housing, a plunger positioned within the housing, and a nozzle. The housing has a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a cavity. The plunger is longitudinally positioned within the cavity, and is slidable between a first position and a second position. The first position permits fluid flow from the fluid inlet through the cavity and out from the fluid outlet. The second position prevents fluid flow. The plunger includes first and second ends, a substantially uniformly concave section, a velocity reducing section, a sealing section, and a constant volume section. In operation, the plunger serves to reduce foaming in carbonated beverages, such as beer, and facilitate pressurization of the fluid delivery system. In another aspect of the present invention, a velocity reducing device is provided that includes a first end mated with the fluid inlet and a second end that is mated with a fluid supply line.

Abstract: A refrigerator door-mounted beverage dispenser device for use with bottled beverages, to control beverage flow during dispensing from a bottle. The device comprises a generally cylindrical housing engaging the mouth of the bottle, an operating lever pivotably attached to the housing and movable between upper and lower positions, a self-closing flow valve, and a valve actuator operable with the operating lever to open the flow valve by applying pressure thereto while it is in either of the upper and lower positions, to enable controlled beverage flow. In a preferred embodiment, the beverage dispenser device itself is threaded onto the beverage bottle, sealing it closed. A retractable lever is arranged to displace a ball valve and enable liquid beverage flow into a cup.

Abstract: The proposed tap features a hollow, elastic body (1) with an inlet opening and an outlet opening (4). In addition, it features a valve element (7) which in its basic position closes off the outlet opening (4). In the tap of the first embodiment, the lift causing the valve element to be pulled out of the outlet opening (4) is achieved by the body (1) being deformed by the application of pressure at the side. In the second embodiment of the tap, the lift causing the valve element to be thrust out of the outlet opening is achieved by deforming the body by applying pressure from above and below. The valve element (7) is connected to the wall (5) of the tap body (1) by of a rod-shaped stem (10). The corresponding mounting position of the valve element is located across from the center of the outlet opening (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing two liquid products. The dispenser permits feed-out of the viscous products either separately or together.

Abstract: A fluid pulsator includes a housing containing a fluid reservoir, an inlet port, an outlet port, and a valve assembly biassed to an open position by a predetermined biassing force, the valve assembly includes a surface exposed to the inlet pressure to close the valve assembly when subjected to an inlet pressure greater than the biassing force. An inlet control passageway into the reservoir is dimensioned to produce a flow rate smaller than that in an outlet control passageway from the reservoir.

Abstract: A combination cap and handle for use with a detachable humidifier reservoir tank. Extending through the cap is a tubular aperture containing a biased plunger that interacts with a base pin in the water receiving portion of the humidifier. The plunger is attached to a flap such that when the reservoir tank is placed into the body of the humidifier, the plunger and flap are urged into the reservoir tank, allowing the water in the reservoir to fill the humidifier. Extending radially from the plunger aperture on the external surface of the cap are raised handles. These handles allow for a mechanical advantage when the user wishes to remove the cap from the reservoir, or to transport the reservoir more easily both when full and when empty.

Abstract: A valve for a water dispenser including a housing, a resilient member, a slide, a button, a O-ring and an inlet connector, wherein the resilient and slide are fitted within the housing and the inlet connection is engaged with an outer end of the housing, characterized in that when the button is pressed by the teeth of an user, the slide will be forced to go further into the housing thereby moving an O-ring 34 away from the circular recess of the inlet connector and therefore enabling water to flow through the passage of the inlet connector and the interior of the housing into the mouth of the user.

Abstract: A thermos bottle for keeping beverages such as coffee, tea, and Japanese tea in hot or cold state, comprising an inner container inside of an outer container, a plug member fitted to an upward opening of the outer container, and a feeding passage for allowing to feed beverage from outside directly into the container in the plug member, in which the beverage can be directly fed into the container, without having to detach or attach the plug member, with the plug member fitted to the outer container, so that the ease of pouring operation is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: A suction tube assembly for a wet/dry cleaner comprising a suction tube (60), a shampoo delivery conduit (44,45) extending along the suction tube, a valve forming a part of the conduit and operating means (50) for the user to operate the valve whilst manipulating the suction tube, the valve comprising a valve body (18) having a tubular portion within which is located a generally tubular portion of a valve piston (38), said tubular valve piston portion having a bore in its wall to provide communication between the interior and exterior of the tubular piston portion, means (37) biasing the piston towards a position in which sealing means (32,34) between the piston and the body prevent flow of fluid beyond said piston, said piston being movable axially by the operating means against said biasing means to release said sealing means and thereby allow fluid flow.

Abstract: A self-closing valve for use with a bottle which includes a body having a neck with an opening therein at one end, and a moveable base at the other, is provided. In general, the valve comprises a stopper for selective location in the opening of the neck of the bottle, and an elongate actuating arm for moving the stopper. One end of the elongate arm is connected to the base of the bottle, while the stopper is located at the opposite end. Means are provided for allowing the base of the bottle to move with respect to the body. Pressure on the base of the bottle thus causes upward movement of the elongate arm, which movement causes the stopper to be pressed outwardly from the opening in the neck of the bottle, thus allowing fluid to flow from the bottle. Biasing means cause the base of the bottle to return to its natural state upon removal of the pressure, which simultaneously causes the stopper to be retracted into the neck of the bottle, stopping fluid flow.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid cryogen comprises a vessel (10) and a valve/actuator arrangement (16, 18) the valve being positioned within the vessel and operable to obturate or uncover an outlet orifice (14). The actuator (18) being positioned wholly or substantially outside the vessel, but being able to generate a magnetic force within the vessel for moving a magnet on the valve so as to move the valve between open and closed positions.

Abstract: There are adhesive foams that are formulated for gun uses and adhesive foams that are formulated for adapter use. This means a double track in production, storage and use of adapter foams. The invention is a gun version that permits use of adhesive foams such as used in the adapter version. For this purpose, the needle and the nozzle tube in the gun have a shape such that the nozzle tube has at least one mixing path, and the amount of foam can be sensitively metered by means of narrowings and widenings between the inner wall of the nozzle tube and the outer wall of the needle.

Abstract: A liquid cryogen dispenser 10 includes a consolidation structure 20 adjacent its outlet 14 for causing gas contained in the liquid to consolidate into bubbles of sufficient buoyancy to cause them to rise to the surface of the liquid rather than be drawn through the outlet 14 where they can disrupt the smooth flow of liquid cryogen therefrom.

Abstract: A self-closing dispensing valve comprises a valve housing having a fluid conduit with a valve orifice therethrough, a flow control member within the valve body which is displaceable along an axis from a first position in which the flow control member obstructs the flow of fluid through the valve orifice to a second position in which the flow control member does not obstruct the flow of fluid through the valve orifice, and one or more resilient flexible fingers fixed to either the valve housing or the valve member which is deflected when the valve member is displaced to its open position. Preferably the fingers are arranged in pairs oriented parallel to the axis and are deflected toward the axis by a conical camming surface on the valve member when it is displaced from its closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing liquid cleaning substances and is particularly useful for dispensing dishwashing detergents. The device is formed with a base and a means for supporting a liquid detergent container above the base. This support may take the form of an encircling wall that defines an enclosure for a pump style detergent container having a laterally projecting spout mounted in its mouth, or an upright stanchion that holds a detergent container at an elevated level above the base. In either event the device is provided with a concave, upwardly facing liquid detergent receptacle located atop the base and directly beneath the dispensing orifice of the liquid detergent container. A sponge support is formed atop the liquid detergent receptacle. The sponge support may include a mesh screen and is hinged relative to the base to rotate about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A container display stand and containers therefore is provided including a horizontally disposed display stand capable of supporting a number of dispensing chambers and associated containers. The top wall of the display stand is angled downward and the bottom wall of the dispensing chamber has a matching downward angle. A front ledge on the display stand prevents the dispensing chamber from sliding forward. A clip attached to the rear of the dispensing chamber clips to the top edge of the display stand which further keeps the dispensing chamber securely in position, until the user acts to remove the dispensing chamber at which time it is easily removed. A spring loaded front door and attached sliding sheet is pulled thereby exposing the vitamins or minerals or other contents located within the dispensing chamber. The funnel nature of the dispensing chamber causes only a view vitamins or minerals to appear at a time.

Abstract: A system for transporting and dispensing fluent materials consists of a shipping container disposed with a supply of fluent material, and having a bottom wall with an outlet aperture, the outlet aperture being occluded by a normally disabled transfer valve; a base container adapted for sealed attachment to the bottom wall of the shipping container, the base container having a top wall equipped with a means for enabling the normally disabled transfer valve, when the base container is properly attached to the shipping container, and a bottom wall which tapers downwardly to an opening with a valve for dispensing particulate material at a controlled rate when the valve is opened. A remotely operable metering valve is also disclosed as a substitute for the valve in the base container opening.

Abstract: A dispensing gun for fluent products such as viscous adhesives and sealants. The gun includes a removably mounted nozzle and fittings for attachment to a product source such as a can or a hose. A valve body has product inlet and outlet passages with flow being controlled therethrough by a valve that includes a nose portion seated in the valve body, and a rod that extends through the nose portion of the valve and seats on tapered surfaces inside the end of the nozzle. The valve contains a shrouded internal spring biasing the valve to a closed position. A trigger engages the yoke carrying the valve and the valving rod and moves the yoke so that the rod and valve move between open, closed and intermediate positions. In one preferred form, the valving rod may be adjusted between positions wherein more or less product is dispensed in response to full trigger movement.

Abstract: A portable cleaning container assembly having a foot activated valve assembly for selectively opening and closing a drain opening disposed in the bucket bottom wall. A directing member secured to the bucket bottom wall assists in directing the discharging cleaning solution from the drain opening to a floor drain or other drain means.

Abstract: A teapot which includes a valve installed in the pot cover and retained by a spring to close the water passage and air passage of the pot cover, and a valve control switch mounted in the pot cover and driven to close/open valve, wherein the valve control switch includes a lever having a fixed end pivoted to the pot cover and a free end extending out of the pot cover for operation by hand, and a link having a fixed end pivoted to the pot cover, a middle part disposed in contact with the lever, and a free end supported on the valve stem of the valve and driven by the lever to move the valve to the open position and to simultaneously compress the spring.

Abstract: Positive adjustable flow is provided for a dual flow valve for paint dispensing or the like utilizing externally adjustable stops and operating lifts deployed by a single pressure source alternatively or simultaneously applied to a plurality of operating pistons.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing valve for a liquid container having a pouring spout is formed by an inner sleeve axially connected to the spout of a liquid container. The other end of the inner sleeve is closed and provided with wall outlet ports. An outer sleeve slidably surrounds the closed end portion of the inner sleeve for covering and uncovering the inner sleeve wall ports. The outwardly flared end of a funnel-type tube secured to the periphery of the outer sleeve projects beyond the closed end of the inner sleeve for entering a port of a receiving vessel at its other end portion. The valve is opened by axial force applied to the inner sleeve opposite its closed end which moves relative to the outer sleeve and uncovers the wall ports. Releasing the axial pressure on the inner sleeve allows a spring interposed between a shoulder or the inner sleeve and adjacent end of the outer sleeve to bias the latter toward and cover the inner sleeve ports.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is directed to a sealing and dispensing apparatus that is used to preserve the contents of a carbonated beverage container which contains a threaded adapter which replaces the screw cap of the container. The adapter contains a central opening in the form of an elongated channel which at its top end is connected to a novel valving mechanism which controls the flow of the pressurized liquid from the carbonated beverage container. The opposite or lower end of the central opening is connected to one end of a flexible elongated tube which is sealably connected to the central opening with the robe containing a weight at its free end. A valve assembly containing a novel plunger mechanism in combination with a biasing spring operates to effectively seal the central opening in a closed position to prevent any liquid flow, and when activated by digital pressure, provides a controlled uninterrupted flow of carbonated beverage through a flow path, passed the plunger, and out of a discharge spout.

Abstract: A defense device, mounted on a wrist watch and made part of it, has a gas chamber underneath the wrist watch. The chamber, containing pressurized repellant gas, is locked to the watch with an interlocking ring between the watch and the gas chamber. The gas can be released by a user by pushing a trigger end of a pin to actuate the release of the gas at the other end, where a nozzle discharges the gas sideways in a wide spray impinging on an incoming attacker. The invention is formed to blend inconspicuously with the design of the watch, so as to prevent the incoming attacker from knowing of the device. A user of the device may pretend to read the time, while in reality releasing the repellant gas from the side of the hand to the incoming attacker. The interlocking ring has an aperture at the top to accommodate a wrist watch, and an aperture at the bottom to accept a matching gas chamber and lock it into position, ready for firing.

Abstract: A chemical irritant dispenser includes an in line nozzle, chemical canister and actuator, whereby the dispenser may held in the palm of the hand with the actuator between the thumb and forefinger and the nozzle at the heel of the hand, the dispenser further including a safety lock at the actuator end, the safety lock configured to be moved between the latched and unlatched positions by an upward movement of the thumb and the actuator configured to be operated by a forward movement of the thumb, without repositioning the dispenser in the hand.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing liquid cleaning substances and is particularly useful for dispensing dishwashing detergents. The device is formed with a base and a means for supporting a liquid detergent container above the base. This support may take the form of an encircling wall that defines an enclosure for a pump style detergent container having a laterally projecting spout mounted in its mouth, or an upright stanchion that holds a detergent container at an elevated level above the base. In either event the device is provided with a concave, upwardly facing liquid detergent receptacle located atop the base and directly beneath the dispensing orifice of the liquid detergent container. A sponge support is formed atop the liquid detergent receptacle. The sponge support may include a mesh screen and is hinged relative to the base to rotate about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cap having a plurality of readily assembled parts that provide a passage for a beverage or liquid through the cap from the pitcher to the exterior thereof. The cap has a cap body made up of top and bottom portions that are formed so as to snap fit together. The cap body defines an interior cavity or passage from an entry defined by the bottom portion to an exit cooperatively defined by the top and bottom portions. The entry is selectively opened and closed to allow fluid or liquid passage through the cap by a valve that is biased into a closed position. In a preferred embodiment the valve is attached to a plunger having a cylindrical configuration and including a plurality of upwardly and outwardly extending shape memory retentive legs that are confined within a receiving collar attached to the bottom portion.

Abstract: A fluid container plug is disclosed in which, if a button of the plug is pressed, the content of the container can be discharged by inclining the container, and if another button is pressed, the container is locked shut, so that the container can be manipulated in a one touch manner, thereby making the use of the container convenient. The fluid container plug according to the present invention includes an outer casing with its upper and lower ends open, an inner casing installed within the outer casing keeping a gap with the outer casing; a discharge path formed through the lower open portion of the outer casing and along the gap through which the content of the container is discharged. An opening/closing member is installed within the inner casing in a reciprocating manner to open and close the lower opening portion of the outer casing.

Abstract: A filling trough/dispensing cap for a filling/dispensing opening at a lower end of an elongated liquid container is disclosed. The filling trough/dispensing cap includes a retractable/extensible liquid filling trough that extends through the filling/dispensing opening of the container and is movable to a retracted position with the container or an extensible position outside the container. When moved to the extensible position, the retractable/extensible liquid filling trough facilitates filling of the container. The retractable/extensible filling trough can be rotated and/or angularly positioned relative to the container to facilitate filling. A dispensing cap is associated with the outer end of the retractable/extensible liquid filling trough for covering the filling/dispensing opening when the retractable/extensible trough is retracted. This dispensing cap includes a selective liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid from the container, as desired.

Abstract: A closure device for a squeeze tube that is squeezed to expel the contents thereof, the closure device being of the type comprising a first portion provided with a dispensing orifice and a second portion provided with a stud suitable for co-operating with the dispensing orifice in order to close it and also to open it; the first and second portions are associated with each other on a permanent basis while still being capable of being displaced one relative to the other. The stud is continuously urged towards its closed position by a resilient member. According to the invention, the first portion comprises a sealed thrust device suitable for acting against the resilient member in the stud-opening direction so that in the closed position the stud closes the dispensing orifice under drive from the resilient member, the thrust device then being inactive, while in the open position, the stud opens, the dispensing orifice under drive from the thrust device.

Abstract: A compression spring is formed of elastic material in a shape resembling a trumpet horn. Novel valve structures incorporate the trumpet horn spring as a component, the latter of which serves therein to make the valve self restoring and also to provide a fluid seal. One valve is principally applied to dispense pressurized fluid and the other is a simple gravity fed beverage tap.