Abstract: A liquid dispensing assembly and method of construction for a push-pull type valve having a sealing mechanism which resists undesirable dislodgement or leakage such as encountered during transport. The push-pull valve for a container or bottle is equipped with a security seal or connection plug formed between the inner stem and the outer sleeve which preventing any relative movement between the inner and the outer sleeve during transport, is easily fracturable through deliberate actuation by the user rotating the inner stem.

Abstract: A new and improved moistening apparatus is used with a squeezable bottle and includes a moisture dispensing assembly connected by a friction fit to the mouth portion of the bottle. The moisture dispensing assembly includes a stopper assembly, a moisture dispensing element (such as a sponge) supported by the stopper assembly, and a conduit tube assembly connected to and in fluid communication with the moisture dispensing element. The conduit tube assembly extends from the moisture dispensing element to an interior portion of the bottle for conveying water from the bottle to the moisture dispensing element. By squeezing the bottle, water is forced by positive pressure from the body portion through the conduit tube assembly to the moisture dispensing element.

Abstract: Particle scattering and/or trapping in the feed of particulate matter into a receptacle can be avoided by the use of a particulate matter-dispensing apparatus comprising telescopically-aligned internal and external robes associated with an actuator for telescopic movement of the tubes; the tubes having inner surfaces which are free of any protrusion or recession capable of preventing telescopic movement of the tubes or permitting the resting of particulate matter within the tubes, and the external tube having a distal orifice which is sufficiently smaller than its bore to decrease the flow rate of particulate matter through the tube. The novel apparatus is particularly useful for the discontinuous feeding of particulate polysilicon into a melting crucible.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes annular inner and outer mounting plates respectively adhered to inner and outer wall surfaces of a container. A first cylindrical member axially and outwardly extends from the annular outer mounting plate. A cap member is screwed onto the first cylindrical member and has a second cylindrical member axially extending therefrom. The second cylindrical member is hollow and has an outwardly diverging open end. A tubular stopper has an open end telescoped over the second cylindrical member of the cap member and a closed end having an inwardly extending inwardly tapered hollow plug member. The outwardly diverging open end of the second cylindrical member is closed by moving the stopper toward the cap member, enabling the plug member to fit into the outwardly diverging open end, and then opened by moving the stopper away from the cap member to detach the plug member from the outwardly diverging open end. The tubular stopper has a tubular outlet member formed on the wall thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a squeezable insulated water bottle. In a preferred embodiment, the bottle has an outer shell of cylindrical shape with an opening at one end and a closed second end with an indented center shell portion dividing top and bottom shell portions, a layer of insulation material positioned about the inner surface of the top and bottom outer shell portions, and an inner liner of cylindrical shape having a neck opening. The outer shell, the inner liner, and the insulation layer are all made from flexible materials which allow the bottle to be insulated yet squeezable.

Abstract: A push-to-open, non-resealable cap construction for hand-held dispensers. The cap has a body member with a discharge passage, and a nozzle member carried by the body member and axially shiftable thereon between a raised, sealing position and a lowered, discharge position. There is a discharge orifice in the nozzle member. A valve structure on the members controls communication between the discharge passage and the discharge orifice to regulate product flow. A blocking rib on the nozzle member normally maintains it in the raised, sealing position in the absence of an external axial force, but the rib can be re-positioned by turning the nozzle member, which latter can then be shifted from its raised, sealing position to its lowered, discharge position. A detent structure on the body member and nozzle member thereafter serves to retain the latter in its lowered, discharge position once it has arrived there.

Abstract: A method for the dispensing of a filling material, especially a liquid detergent, from a container provided for this purpose into a material to be washed during a mechanical washing process wherein the container with the filling material is subjected to the washing process, filling material being delivered from the container during this process. The provision is made that the dispensing of the filling material from the container is regulated by exertion of a force on the container during the washing process. Furthermore, a container is provided suitable for performing this method.

Abstract: A spout, adapted for attachment to an oil can or the like, has a generally tubular configuration. A tubular sleeve permits partial or total occlusion of the flow of liquid by axially moving the sleeve portion. Thus the spout may be closed before turning the oil can over for pouring the oil into an engine, then releasing the flow of oil when the spout is safely engaged into the engine crankcase inlet. Six embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for storing, mixing, dispensing, and returning a fluid, a mixable composition and a resultant fluid meant for oral application includes the steps of providing a movable member within a cup-like container that isolates the mixable composition, containing the fluid about a portion of the movable member which isolates that composition, opening the container and displacing the movable member upwardly to concurrently mix the fluid and the mixable composition, accessing the resulting fluid for oral application by a user, and returning spent fluid to the container and closing the container. The method also may include the step of containing the discarded fluid separately.

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 dispensing unit is adapted to be attached over a dispensing spout or neck of a bottle containing a liquid, such as water, therein. The dispensing unit includes a shroud having an extension adapted to be inserted into a receptacle defined on a standard dispenser stand. A cylindrical passage is defined through the shroud and is sized to receive the spout of the bottle therein. In one embodiment of the invention, a valve member functions to close communications of water from the spout, through the passage and into the receptacle of the dispenser stand when the bottle is inverted and the spout and the extension of the shroud are initially placed within the receptacle. When the bottle is lowered the shroud engages the dispenser to communicate water from the bottle into the receptacle of the dispenser for consumption purposes.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a fluid substance to a drilled hole as part of an automatic fastening machine. The fastener machine drills the hole in the workpiece, such as an aircraft wing panel, and then the substance applicator applies the substance to the hole, prior to subsequent installation of the fastener within the hole. The substance applicator, which is connected to a movable pressure foot, is pneumatically operated so that a head portion of the applicator is extended laterally over the hole, and a tip assembly in the head is extended vertically downward toward the hole. This operational sequence is accomplished by means of variable rate springs which bias the tip assembly and base to retracted positions. The substance is delivered to the tip assembly from a storage reservoir by means of a peristaltic pump. Positive shutoff of the substance to the tip assembly is achieved by a pivotally mounted shutoff arm assembly.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved manually operable pour spout for use with a container of liquid, which is accomplished by a manually operable pour spout which is engageable with an opening of a container for dispensing liquid from the container and which has a valve body portion which acts as a sleeve about a conduit having a pouring orifice therein and which provides both opening of the spout and of a vent therein when in a up position and for the closing of both when in a down position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for supplying a silo with bulk material and for discharging the bulk material from the silo, using a clearing unit which can be raised and lowered in the silo, and which at the same time is mounted pivotably about the silo axis. In the silo a draw-off shaft is in the form of a telescopic gravity-descent tube, via which the bulk material removed by the clearing unit is conveyed out of the silo.In this invention the clearing unit is connected via a bearing to a bridge girder which extends transversely across through the silo and which at its ends is guided in vertical guides on the silo wall. The operating forces are transmitted to the silo wall via the bridge girder.

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

Abstract: A base supports a hopper for the storage of the particulate material to be dispensed in measured amounts. A stationary discharge tube in place in the base defines an opening for the entry of hopper stored material. A control tube is slidably mounted within the discharge tube and defines a second opening which upon control tube elevation registers with the discharge tube opening to admit material flow into the control tube. Said control tube carries, in a removable manner at its lower end, a measuring tube which is interchangeable with other measuring tubes, each of a different length, to enable dispensing of various amounts of material from a measuring chamber defined by the joined tubes. An O-ring couples the control tube and the measuring tube in a removable manner. The control tube additionally includes an insert or plug shaped member so as to prevent bridging and voids in the particulate measured.

Abstract: A grain delivery mechanism for use on the rear wall of a dump truck includes a first gate slidably mounted on the rear wall for closing the large opening through which rapid discharge or dumping of the grain occurs, a lever system for raising and lowering the first gate, i.e. moving the first gate between the closed and open positions, a smaller opening in the first gate aligned with a portion of the large opening when the first gate is closed, a second gate slidably mounted on the first gate for opening and closing the smaller opening, and a chute defined by a plate with a discharge opening therein and telescopically extensible pipe sections slidably mounted on the first gate in front of the second gate, so that opening of the second gate when the first gate is closed permits controlled directional discharge of the grain through the smaller opening and chute.

Abstract: A shaving brush attachable on a replaceable aerosol can of shaving cream, the brush attachment including a spout extension, that fits on the can spout, so as to carry the discharged shaving cream directly into the brush bristle head.

Abstract: A potable container having a sanitized straw therein. The container has a panel that partitions the container cavity into a potable-receiving major cavity and a non-potable receiving minor cavity having the upper portion of a straw therein.A pull tab is provided that when opened exposes the straw containing minor cavity only so that the potable containing major cavity is not opened. A straw sealing member depends from the pull tab so that when the tab is closed, the straw is capped thereby preventing the potable from entering the minor cavity.The lower portion of the straw is horizontally disposed in the major cavity. The straw has a bellows-like middle portion providing bending and stretching means. A monofilament member aids in opening a wrapper for the sanitized straw when the tab is opened and also serves to retain the tab in a closed position.

Abstract: A funnel type container is mounted above a bar with its axis vertical. A stop member is mounted on a cross member in the container at the open top thereof and extends coaxially toward the bottom in spaced relation therewtih. A plurality of tubular members are telescopically slidably coupled to each other. One of the tubular members is slidable coupled to the open bottom of the container and extends therethrough whereby in extended position the tubular members extend a maximum distance from the container and direct ice cubes stored in the container to glasses on the bar. In a withdrawn position, the one of the tubular members extends into the container and abuts the stop member thereby blocking the bottom of the container and preventing ice cubes from leaving the container.