Foldable, Bendable, Collapsible Or Flexible Patents (Class 222/527)
  • Publication number: 20100032450
    Abstract: A gel dispensing device comprises a flexible container filled with ultrasound contact gel, a dispensing tube having a dispensing end and a mounting end, and a device for mounting the mounting end of the tube on the container. Also disclosed is a corresponding ultrasound gel dispensing tube, a dispensing assembly comprising the tube and an adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick AHLUND, Mikael LINDGREN
  • Patent number: 7631790
    Abstract: A nozzle for a caulking gun incorporates a resilient portion that is compressed when the trigger of the caulking gun is actuated and resumes its former shape when the trigger is released to expand the internal volume of the nozzle. In one embodiment a resiliently compressible insert is mounted within a conventional nozzle and the insert has a hollow body which has an inlet facing the nozzle inlet and an outlet facing the nozzle outlet and the outlet of the compressible insert is of larger diameter than the inlet of the compressible portion. In another embodiment the nozzle incorporates a resiliently compressible folded flange extending radially of the body portion adjacent to the inlet of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Concept Express Pty Ltd
    Inventor: John Braams
  • Patent number: 7631789
    Abstract: In one embodiment of a dispensing system for connecting a remote power sprayer to a container of liquid, a flexible delivery tube includes one end non-removably connected to a remote retainer and the other end non-removably connected to a connector hose. The remote retainer and connector hose each include strain relief elements which respectively include a retainer adaptor and a connector adaptor for relieving the connection strain between the tube, the remote retainer and connector hose, as the power sprayer is being pulled and maneuvered during use. In a second embodiment, the flexible delivery tube includes one end non-removably connected to a remote retainer and the other end disposed freely in a container, but plugged onto a connector hose and including a spring weight slidably disposed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph K. Dodd, Linn D. Wanbaugh
  • Patent number: 7624899
    Abstract: An extendable pour cap includes a base adapted for attaching to a neck of a container. A flexible spout extends from the base, and is adapted for communicating with an open mouth of the container. The flexible spout has integrally-formed bellows designed for converting the spout between a compressed condition and an extended condition. A first closure element is designed for removably securing a first closure cap over the flexible spout when compressed. A second closure element is designed for removably securing a second closure cap over the flexible spout when compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Ipour, LLC
    Inventor: John Barksdale
  • Publication number: 20090289080
    Abstract: A fluid container, comprising a bottom surface, four walls extending upward from the bottom surface to create a cavity to house a fluid, a top surface covering the cavity, a fluid opening formed in one of the four walls near the bottom surface, wherein the fluid passes through the fluid opening to exit the container, and an air/vapor passageway formed adjacent and substantially parallel to the one of the four walls including the fluid opening, wherein the air/vapor passageway extends from the fluid opening upward toward the top surface, and air/vapor passes through the passageway into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Edward Jared Murray
  • Patent number: 7546936
    Abstract: A liquid aspiration device comprises an aspiration tube that slideably engages an opening in a cap such that a head on the end of the aspiration tube is moveable with respect to the opening in the cap. A tube cover is positioned between the opening in the cap and the head of the tube. The tube cover is operable to collapse into the cap when the head is moved into the cap. When the head and the tube cover are moved into the cap they are shielded from potential contamination that may occur when the aspiration device is moved from one container to the next. A lock is positioned in the cap. The lock is operable to move between an engaged position where the head may be retained within the cap and a disengaged position where the head is free to pass into or out of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Rongchang Xin, William Weigong Li
  • Publication number: 20090127296
    Abstract: A bulk bag to hopper shielding apparatus made up of a plurality of pieces of durable, flexible food grade woven fabric material sewn together into the form of a trapezoid and containing upper and lower pocket portions, each holding a piece of rubberlike elastic material and amenable to being shut around the base of a bulk bag containing coffee beans or granules hung above a receiver hopper device and the outer brim of a hopper device via hook and fastener material affixed to near the lateral edges of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua B. Parker, Brandi J. Hurlburt
  • Publication number: 20080264892
    Abstract: A liquid container has a neck in fluid flow relation between a hollow body and a mouth. The neck has a flexible portion (a) that can be tilted relative to the axis, (b) through which the hollow body longitudinal axis extends, and (c) that enables the neck to move longitudinally in the direction of the axis. The neck has a bulbous shaped upper portion having a lower edge. The edge and an upper edge of the flexible portion have an intersection with a perimeter less than the perimeters of the adjoining parts of the bulbous shaped and flexible portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Sadao Nozawa
  • Patent number: 7389947
    Abstract: A fluid atomizer that can include an orientable extension conduit between a pump bottle and an atomizing nozzle. A brace element between the bottle and the conduit limits movement of the nozzle during actuation of the pump mechanism. A resilient enlargement to engage the bottle may be included to permit suspending the bottle in commercially available storage racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Wolfe Tory Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Marshall T. Denton
  • Patent number: 7387222
    Abstract: A bendable caulking nozzle extension device for use with a caulking tube having a nozzle, said device comprising an elongated tube portion extending between a proximal base portion and a distal tip portion, and having a hollow passageway defined therein. The elongated tube portion is constructed from a flexible, resilient material that may be repeatedly and forcibly deformed. An attachment means is positioned within the proximal base portion for releasably affixing said device to the nozzle of the caulking tube. A deformable stiffening element is positioned on the elongated tube portion, and is constructed of a material that allows it to be repeatedly and forcibly deformed whilst substantially retaining such deformed configuration after the removal of a deforming force. Caulking material flowing from the caulking tube flows into said hollow passageway, and out of the exit aperture of the distal tip portion to a work surface remote from the nozzle of the caulking tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventors: Roy Thompson, Fred Thompson
  • Publication number: 20080099516
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to a flexible extended discharge tube for known total release aerosol insecticidal fogger designs, which provides a means for effective remote application of the insecticide to enclosed air spaces without requiring alteration to the existing enclosure of the space. An improved total release actuator affords the user the option of either applying the fogger in its conventional manner or utilizing the apparatus in conjunction with the extended discharge tube. The adapted total release actuator contains a congruently molded shape that readily accepts a mating end of the extended discharge tube. Radial disposed barbs near the discharge end of the discharge tube are flexible enough to fold axially along the discharge tube for easy insertion into narrow crevices, yet resilient enough to support the suspended weight of a fully charged aerosol canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Brian O. LaCoste
  • Patent number: 7357279
    Abstract: A portable fuel tank includes a fuel-storing seat, a cap and a control mechanism. The fuel-storing seat includes a tank wall defining a fuel-storing chamber and formed with a fuel-feeding port at an upper portion thereof, and a fuel-discharging port at a lower portion thereof. The cap is mounted removably on the fuel-storing seat for covering the fuel-feeding port. The control mechanism includes a valve disposed movably within the fuel-storing seat and biased to a sealing position so as to close the fuel-discharging port in the fuel-storing seat. The valve is movable to a non-sealing position so as to separate from the fuel-discharging port, thereby allowing for drainage of fuel from the fuel-storing chamber through the fuel-discharging port by virtue of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Te-Kun Kuo
  • Patent number: 7334707
    Abstract: A hydration pack has a reservoir for holding fluid, a fluid conduit extending from the reservoir for passage of the fluid from the reservoir, and a bite valve connected to a distal end of the fluid conduit. The bite valve includes a deformable sleeve having an open end defining an inlet and a closed end. At least one outlet is formed between the inlet and the closed end. A sheath is shrouded over all of the outlets and seals the same. The closed end of the sleeve extends beyond the sheath to provide a bite engagement area for opening the valve. Deforming the sleeve at the bite engagement area moves at least one of the outlets away from the sheath to allow fluid flow through the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Hines Enterprise L.L.C.
    Inventor: Matthew Hoskins
  • Patent number: 7331492
    Abstract: A dispensing nozzle method and apparatus is provided that may help in reducing the number of defects in integrated circuits during the manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the nozzle is configured such that at least a portion of the end of the nozzle that dispenses fluid can increase and decrease with a change in pressure, which may help to control fluid drips when the nozzle is not dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Jason B. Zanotti
  • Patent number: 7275701
    Abstract: Adjustable discharge apparatus include a first conduit apparatus with a first conduit section extending along an arcuate path about a pivot axis. A second conduit apparatus is pivotally mounted about the pivot axis in a telescoping relationship with the first conduit apparatus. Adjustable discharge apparatus kits are also provided with a first conduit apparatus, a second conduit apparatus and a third conduit apparatus. The second and third conduit apparatus of the kit are for selective mounting to the first conduit apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Finn Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas E. Wysong, Joseph A. Bedel
  • Patent number: 7185788
    Abstract: A compartmented fluid dispensing apparatus suitable for use as a beer “bong”, which provides for simultaneous dispensing to multiple drinkers, wherein the fluid distribution is equitable and wherein fluid is distributed to only those who are actually drinking independent of the number of distribution tubes. A container has an open container mouth and a plurality of compartments, each compartment having an open compartment mouth which collectively form the open container mouth. Each compartment is fluidically isolated from each other compartment and has its own unique exit portal. Each exit portal is connected with its respective flexible distribution tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: David T. Morris
  • Patent number: 7162963
    Abstract: An adjustable singulating brush assembly for a seed meter and method to improve seed singulation of a seed meter. The assembly includes a carrier and a brush selectively adjustably moveable with respect to the carrier. The method to improve seed singulation of a seed meter includes disposing a selectively adjustable moveable brush along a path of travel of the seed selection mechanism of the seed meter between the meter's seed reservoir and said seed discharge opening and selectively moving the adjustably moveable brush with respect to the path of travel of the seed selection mechanism such that the selected seeds meet the preselected brush position to affect removal of extra seeds from the seed selection mechanism so singular seeds are sequentially discharged through said seed discharge opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Precision Planting, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Derek A. Sauder, Don L. Dunlap
  • Patent number: 7128242
    Abstract: A system top deliver liquid egg product in aliquot portions respective to a selected number of eggs, the system being totally contained in a cooled surround.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventor: David H. Erlandsen
  • Patent number: 7114641
    Abstract: A dispensing nozzle method and apparatus is provided that may help in reducing the number of defects in integrated circuits during the manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the nozzle is configured such that at least a portion of the end of the nozzle that dispenses fluid can increase and decrease with a change in pressure, which may help to control fluid drips when the nozzle is not dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Jason B. Zanotti
  • Patent number: 7044342
    Abstract: A portable hand held fuel container includes a pour tube, a fill tube spaced from the pour tube, a removable closure cap to close the inlet end to the fill tube, a vent arrangement in the closure cap that permits and prevents exterior air to enter to fill tube to enhance pouring and during pouring inhibits fluid flow through the fill tube in case of overturning of the container, and a vapor seal member connected to the pour tube that is adapted during pouring to simultaneously seal about the fuel inlet to a fuel receiving tank and axially compress to permit deep insertion of the discharge end of the pour tube into the receiving tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Douglas C. Carlton
  • Patent number: 6976286
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable, self-draining utility bucket 12. The motorized drainage system of the present invention 10 comprises a bucket 12 on wheels 14, a draining pump assembly 16 which incorporates an electrical motor 18 and a retractable cord assembly 20. The wastewater from the bucket 12 is pumped through the drain hose 22 and dispensed into a sink 24. This eliminates any need to lift the bucket 12 in order to drain it, which saves pain and hard work, and eliminates possible injury at work. An on/off switch 26, a ground fault interrupter circuit breaker (GFI) 28, a clip-on fill hose 30, and a conventional mop strainer 32 are also provided. The present invention has three designs for domestic, commercial and hospital applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Edwin Sanabria
  • Patent number: 6892907
    Abstract: A device for holding and dispensing a fluid for decontaminating a condensate drip pan of an air conditioner includes: (a) a vessel at one end of the device for holding the fluid; and (b) at least one fluid line having a first end inserted in a lower end of the vessel, and an opposite, lower, second end inserted in the drip or drain pan; (c) a flow control device on the fluid line for controlling a rate of fluid drip from the fluid line into the drip or drain pan; and (d) a drip chamber in the fluid line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Theodore Sherwood Varney
  • Patent number: 6886721
    Abstract: A sealing probe for injecting a sealant into a sealant-receiving region between a pair of members. The probe includes a hollow, sealant-releasing section, for insertion into the hole in the upper member into at least a portion of the sealant-receiving region. The sealant-releasing section has a plurality of apertures disposed about an outer wall of such section. The aperture passes through the outer wall from a hollow region within such section to the sealant-receiving region. The sealant-receiving section also includes an entrance adjacent a top portion of the sealant section for receiving a sealant and passing such sealant to the hollow region and then from the hollow region, through the apertures, to the region external the sealant-receiving region. The probe includes a first seal disposed about an upper portion of the outer wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Michael W. Zubeck
  • Patent number: 6869035
    Abstract: A spray extension device for a spray can includes at least a pair of telescopable extension tubes fitted to and in fluid communication with the valve stem of a spray can. Advantageously, the extension tubes are fitted to a closure cap which, in turn, is fitted to the valve stem, and, thereby, in fluid communication with the interior of the can. Depressing of the closure cap causes the valve stem to issue fluid therethrough, into the tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Alton J. Doud
  • Patent number: 6824025
    Abstract: An adjustable dispensing nozzle for an aerosol container in which pivotally interconnected elbows have an extension tube extending from one elbow and a stem on the other elbow inserted into and pivotal in a socket on a valve actuating lever of a cap mounted on the container. The elbow has a diverter valve rotatably mounted in the cylindrical body for directing the contents of the container to an orifice to exit as a spray, or to a socket in which an extension tube can be inserted to deliver the contents to a selected target as a stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Ashland INC
    Inventors: Steve B. Ruble, Richard J. Baumgart, Zhiqiang Zhang
  • Patent number: 6823888
    Abstract: A telescopic boom-mounted concrete pump is provided wherein a telescoping boom assembly is pivotally and rotatably mounted on the platform of the truck. The boom assembly includes inner, intermediate and outer boom members. A first concrete conduit which is in fluid communication with a source of pressurized concrete is mounted at one side of the inner boom member for movement therewith. A normally U-shaped flexible concrete hose has its inlet end thereof connected to the discharge end of the first concrete conduit. A rigid concrete conduit has its inlet end connected to the discharge end of the flexible concrete hose. A jib boom member in the form of a concrete discharge conduit is pivotally and rotatably connected to the outer end of the outer boom member and is in fluid communication with the rigid concrete conduit. The jib boom member is secured to and is positioned within a lattice truss. A winch is selectively removably secured to the outer end of the lattice truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Glazer Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20040188474
    Abstract: A Collapsible/Flexible Pouring Attachment that improves the safety and pouring of fluid from a plastic bottle and/or container. It enhances the overall packaging of automotive lubricants, household chemicals, agricultural products and the like by eliminating the burden of locating a funnel to aid in dispensing. It has a bellowed pour spout, which makes it collapsible, flexible, retractable, and expandable, as well as maintain its ‘locked’ position. It has a dual threaded base (internal and external) that enables it to attach to a cap and a bottleneck using a single point of connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Marguerite LaSonya Johnston Wills
    Inventor: Marguerite LaSonya Johnston Wills
  • Patent number: 6796712
    Abstract: A stand up bag of a heat-sealable or weldable plastic film for receiving liquid and/or paste-like material. The bag includes two side walls connected to each other along their longitudinal edges. A foldable bottom member is positioned between the side walls and serves as a self-standing bottom inserted at the lower end of the stand up bag between lower transverse edges. A foldable cover member is positioned at the upper end of the stand up bag between the side walls and includes a removal opening between the upper transverse edge of a first side wall and the corresponding cover member edge, with a closure element inserted into the removal opening. To be able to empty the stand up bag in a better and simpler way, the closure element is bendable and is retained by a mechanism for stabilizing and retaining the forwardly bent closure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: SPS Verpackungs-System GmbH
    Inventor: Hermann Achhammer
  • Publication number: 20040099699
    Abstract: A sealing probe for injecting a sealant into a sealant-receiving region between a pair of members. The probe includes a hollow, sealant-releasing section, for insertion into the hole in the upper member into at least a portion of the sealant-receiving region. The sealant-releasing section has a plurality of apertures disposed about an outer wall of such section. The aperture passes through the outer wall from a hollow region within such section to the sealant-receiving region. The sealant-receiving section also includes an entrance adjacent a top portion of the sealant section for receiving a sealant and passing such sealant to the hollow region and then from the hollow region, through the apertures, to the region external the sealant-receiving region. The probe includes a first seal disposed about an upper portion of the outer wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Michael W. Zubeck
  • Publication number: 20040084449
    Abstract: Until now, the only way to add oil to a vehicles engines oil filler port and be confidant you would not spill the oil was to use a funnel or spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Stanley Lee Howard
  • Publication number: 20040084485
    Abstract: A portable hand held fuel container includes a pour tube, a fill tube spaced from the pour tube, a removable closure cap to close the inlet end to the fill tube, a vent arrangement in the closure cap that permits and prevents exterior air to enter to fill tube to enhance pouring and during pouring inhibits fluid flow through the fill tube in case of overturning of the container, and a vapor seal member connected to the pour tube that is adapted during pouring to simultaneously seal about the fuel inlet to a fuel receiving tank and axially compress to permit deep insertion of the discharge end of the pour tube into the receiving tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas C. Carlton
  • Patent number: 6712246
    Abstract: A phial (10) for distributing products, in particular medicinal products, lubricants, glues and creams, comprising a truncated-conical annular wall (18), positioned between the walls of the mouthpiece (14) and those of the collar (15) of the above phial (10), in order to allow a stable positioning of a distributing element, which extends from the mouthpiece (14), also in inclined positions with respect to the vertical axis (19) of the phial (10); this allows a simplified application of the product, also in points which are extremely difficult to reach and in sensitive and delicate areas of the human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Inge S.p.A.
    Inventor: Alessio Nobbio
  • Publication number: 20040011828
    Abstract: A drink dispenser assembly includes: a dispenser device (2, 37) provided with a dispensing head (18, 29) for accommodating a dispensing line (17, 28), and a container (7, 27) containing drink, in particular carbonated drink, connected during use to the dispensing line (17, 28) which has a coupling element at an outlet end for connection to the dispensing head (18, 29). The drink dispenser assembly is characterised in that the coupling element comprises a shut-off valve (19, 32) that can be closed when placing the outlet end of the dispensing line (17, 28) into the dispensing head (18, 29) and, respectively, removing the outlet end of the dispensing line (17, 28) from the dispensing head (18, 29).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Guido Petrus Johannes Van Der Klaauw, Bart Jan Bax, Marius Costiaan Van Duuren
  • Patent number: 6679284
    Abstract: A telescopic boom-mounted concrete pump is provided wherein a telescoping boom assembly is pivotally and rotatably mounted on the platform of the truck. The boom assembly includes inner, intermediate and outer boom members. A first concrete conduit which is in fluid communication with a source of pressurized concrete is mounted at one side of the inner boom member for movement therewith. A normally U-shaped flexible concrete hose has its inlet end thereof connected to the discharge end of the first concrete conduit. A rigid concrete conduit has its inlet end connected to the discharge end of the flexible concrete hose. A jib boom member in the form of a concrete discharge conduit is pivotally and rotatably connected to the outer end of the outer boom member and is in fluid communication with the rigid concrete conduit. The jib boom member may be removed from the outer end of the outer boom member and replaced with an aerial platform. A winch and sleeve is also mounted on the boom assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Glazer Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20030218031
    Abstract: A water bag having a collapsible waterproof bag body provided with a mouth at one end and a suction valve controlled water outlet at the other end, strips of hook material and strips of loop material provided at the bag body at different elevations and adapted for securing the mouth in a closed rolled up status, and a plastic springy strip embedded in a two-layer structure of one of two opposite bag body sidewall of the mouth for squeezing by fingers to stretch open the mouth after the strips of hook material unfastened from the strips of loop material and the mouth extended out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Shih-Sheng Yang
  • Patent number: 6648187
    Abstract: An extendable ice and water spout comprising a cylindrical inlet adapter tube that is about 3-inches long coupling to one or more additional telescoping extendable tubes, each successive tube having a slightly smaller diameter so as to slide inside the adjacent connecting tube, and each tube having an outward extending lip at the top opening and an inward extending lip at the bottom opening to overlap and lock the tubes movably together when fully extended. O-ring sealing means are used between at the interface between sliding tubes to prevent the spilling of ice or water. The extendable spout measures at least 2-feet in length when fully extended to allow large containers such as coolers, water cans, and jugs, all to large to fit into the dispenser, to be filled with ice and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventor: Eugene G. Shypkowski
  • Publication number: 20030197038
    Abstract: A method for dispensing a chemical solution in the small-scale manufacture of semiconductors is provided. The method includes associating a dispensing unit with a semiconductor coat/develop track machine and a pneumatic syringe of a chemical solution with the dispensing unit. A dispensing pressure is applied to the pneumatic syringe. The flow control diaphragm is opened to allow the dispensing pressure to drive the chemical solution from the dispensing nozzle, while the drip prevention diaphragm is moved from a first position to a second position. The flow control diaphragm is closed to prevent the dispensing pressure from driving the chemical solution from the dispensing nozzle, while the drip prevention diaphragm is returned to the first position to generate a suck-back force in the flow path at the dispensing nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Shipley Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Karen Kvam, James B. Wickman
  • Patent number: 6613183
    Abstract: The invention is a method for application of a special low viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesive which is used for the manufacture and repair of wooden furniture. The cyanoacrylate adhesive quickly penetrates and bonds wood to wood. The wooden furniture that results from the process of this invention are cohesive in structure and are ready for immediate use. This special wood grade cyanoacrylate adhesive provided by this invention permits those in the furniture repair or furniture manufacture industries with a method of repairing or assembling wooden furniture in an easy and quick manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: The Wonderlokking Corp.
    Inventor: David Dewitt
  • Patent number: 6588448
    Abstract: A telescopic boom-mounted concrete pump is provided wherein a telescoping boom assembly is pivotally and rotatably mounted on the platform of the truck. The boom assembly includes inner, intermediate and outer boom members. A first concrete conduit which is in fluid communication with a source of pressurized concrete is mounted at one side of the inner boom member for movement therewith. A normally U-shaped flexible concrete hose has its inlet end thereof connected to the discharge end of the first concrete conduit. A rigid concrete conduit has its inlet end connected to the discharge end of the flexible concrete hose. A jib boom member in the form of a concrete discharge conduit is pivotally and rotatably connected to the outer end of the outer boom member and is in fluid communication with the rigid concrete conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Glazer Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20030102335
    Abstract: A spray pump apparatus typically employed in gardening and commercial applications wherein a charged liquid is sprayed in a garden environment or on a floor surface for removing spills, grease or stains. In its most fundamental embodiment, the spray pump apparatus for use in spraying fluids includes an outer housing and a pump assembly in mechanical communication with the outer housing for developing a pressure therein. An integral bladder assembly is mounted within the outer housing and comprises an integrally formed combination of a flexible bladder, a hose and a nozzle. The flexible bladder is subjected to the pressure developed by the pump assembly for expelling a fluid contained within the flexible bladder, wherein the integral bladder assembly is installed in and removed from the outer housing as the integrally formed combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Burton Barnett
  • Patent number: 6571995
    Abstract: A spout assembly for a liquid container includes a tube-shaped main body formed on a container cap and projected upward by a predetermined length, an operating tube inserted into the tube-shaped main body and extending into a container by a predetermined length, and a spout seal cap fitted on an upper portion of the tube-shaped main body. So as to enable the tube-shaped main body and the operating tube moves between a first position where the main body and the operating tube can be vertically erected on a surface of the container cap and a second position where the main body and the operating tube can be secured parallel to the surface of the container cap, a first pleated expansible and flexible part is provided on the main body and a second pleated expansible and flexible part is provided on the operating tube to correspond to the first pleated expansible and flexible part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Jung Min Lee
  • Publication number: 20030085241
    Abstract: A carton for a foam dispensing system which includes supply containers, a dispenser and hoses for connecting each container to the dispenser. The carton includes first and second face panels which are interconnected by respective first and second side panels. Bottom panels extend from the first and second face panels to define a bottom of the carton. The cover panel extends from the first face panel to define a cover of the carton. A first flap which is defined in the cover panel, which, in an open position, is disposed at an angle to the cover panel. A handle is connected to the containers for carrying the carton and projects through the first access opening. A second flap is defined in the second face panel and the first reinforcing element. A third flap is defined in the second flap. The hoses extend from the containers, through hose paths associated with the second flap to the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel P. Brown, Michael C. Dean, Ross Wilson, Gary Grunauer, Gurp Ahluwalia
  • Patent number: 6557735
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter in connection with combined coolers and dispensers for liquids, particularly drinking water, which coolers and dispensers are intended for receiving a bottle-shaped container placed bottom-up on the top of the combined cooler and dispenser. The adapter comprises a support for supporting a container for a liquid, a chamber extending downwardly from the support, the chamber having an opening in its wall, a lower part with a bottom, a vertical pipe arranged in the bottom of the lower part of the adapter, which pipe is open or can be opened at its lower end and is closed at its upper end and which at its upper part has a flange which is open towards the inside of the pipe, the flange being intended to be connected to a flexible hose between the flange and the container which is to be placed in the adapter and where the vertical pipe is intended to communicate with the pipe system in the combined cooler and dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Biogreen A/S
    Inventor: Jens Stray
  • Patent number: 6551819
    Abstract: A container for biological fluids useful in artificial insemination is disclosed. The inventive container has a nozzle for delivery of the biological liquid, wherein the nozzle has means for bending such that the container may be used in a vertical position while attached to a horizontal catheter. The nozzle also has means to facilitate opening the tube without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Minitube of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Ludwig Simmet
  • Publication number: 20030071087
    Abstract: This dispensing apparatus includes a shut-off valve having an inlet chamber connected to a water supply and an outlet connected to a hose extending to a remote dispensing station. A valve element is provided which separates the inlet chamber from a control chamber but includes passages communicating between said chambers. A servo line connected to the control chamber includes a trigger cut-off valve at the end of the hose remote from the shut-off valve. The trigger cut-off valve is closed to permit pressure build-up in the control chamber to close the valve element and the trigger cut-off valve is opened to relieve pressure in the control chamber and open the shut-off valve and permit liquid to be dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Fredrick B. Jedlicka, Robert W. Haul
  • Patent number: 6510970
    Abstract: A coupling adaptor for use in connecting a delivery tip to an air/water tip of a fluid dispensing apparatus such as a three-way syringe. The coupling adaptor includes a sidewall that extends between a proximal grasping end and an opposing distal coupling end. The sidewall has an interior surface defining a chamber sized so as to enable an air/water tip to be positioned within the chamber. The coupling adaptor may include structure so as to form a compression fit with a delivery tip and/or threaded engagement tip with the delivery tip. The interior surface of the sidewall may be adapted to form a seal with the air/water tip. The coupling adaptor may be formed from a flexible plastic such as polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce S. McLean, Wade J. Cannon, Dan E. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20020179651
    Abstract: A coupling adaptor for use in connecting a delivery tip to an air/water tip of a fluid dispensing apparatus such as a three-way syringe. The coupling adaptor includes a sidewall that extends between a proximal grasping end and an opposing distal coupling end. The sidewall has an interior surface defining a chamber sized so as to enable an air/water tip to be positioned within the chamber. The coupling adaptor may include structure so as to form a compression fit with a delivery tip and/or threaded engagement tip with the delivery tip. The interior surface of the sidewall may be adapted to form a seal with the air/water tip. The coupling adaptor may be formed from a flexible plastic such as polyethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Ultradent Products
    Inventors: Bruce S. McLean, Wade J. Cannon, Dan E. Fischer
  • Patent number: 6464114
    Abstract: A reservoir for drinks dispensing machines having a reservoir body, an output line for outputting liquids in predetermined quantities, and a level compensation ability. The reservoir body above the liquid level is closed in a substantially air-tight manner, and a ventilation opening is arranged below the liquid level to achieve level compensation of the liquid level in the reservoir body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: WMF Wuerttembergische Metallwarenfabrik AG
    Inventors: Frank Goeltenboth, Alexander Kiefer
  • Publication number: 20020130145
    Abstract: A phial (10) for distributing products, in particular medicinal products, lubricants, glues and creams, comprising a truncated-conical annular wall (18), positioned between the walls of the mouthpiece (14) and those of the collar (15) of the above phial (10), in order to allow a stable positioning of a distributing element, which extends from the mouthpiece (14), also in inclined positions with respect to the vertical axis (19) of the phial (10); this allows a simplified application of the product, also in points which are extremely difficult to reach and in sensitive and delicate areas of the human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Alessio Nobbio
  • Patent number: 6443332
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for avoiding loss of prime on a feed tube of a spray bottle pump. A spray nozzle is provided having a first body and a second body. The second body is pivotally secured for omni-directional movement about a second end of the first body. A first end of the first body is attached to a terminus of a fluid discharge passage of a spray bottle. The pivotal positioning of the second body relative to the first body changes the angular orientation of fluid discharge through the fluid discharge aperture, while permitting the spray bottle to be maintained in a substantially vertical orientation to maintain prime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Canda Properties, Ltd.
    Inventor: Dan Costea