Abstract: A plastic blow molded bottle (20a,20b,20c,20d) has an upper dispensing end (32) including an upper wall (34) and a generally wedge-shaped bellows (36) that supports a dispensing spout (38) on the upper wall initially vertical for filling and shipping of the bottle. The dispensing spout (38) is tilted as the generally wedge-shaped bellows (36) contracts to allow more convenient dispensing. A frangible connection (40) that initially supports the dispensing spout (38) vertically is broken to allow the dispensing spout tilting for the dispensing. The frangible connection (40) includes a tab (48) having a reduced thickness portion (50) where it is broken, preferably at connection thereof to the upper wall (34) and the dispensing spout (38) such that the tab is removable from the bottle. An inclined wall portion provided by one inclined end (41) of a horizontally elongated gable shape of the upper wall (34) mounts the generally wedge-shaped bellows (36) to support the dispensing spout (38 ).

Abstract: A liquid dispensing valve including a flexible length of tubing. The tubing is bent along two parallel lines transverse to the axis of the tubing. The tubing is held in an actuator which, in a first position folds the tubing along the two parallel lines to close the tubing to the passage of fluid. In a second position the tubing is partially straightened whereby fluid can pass through the tubing.

Abstract: A metering device for controlling the flow of bulk material, contained in a bulk material container, out through a flexible pouring spout on the bulk material container, so that the flexible pouring spout may be tied shut and later un-tied for re-use of the bulk material container. The metering device is positioned below the bulk material container which is to be emptied, upstream from the plant process operation which is to receive the bulk material from the container. A metering gate discharger, contained within the metering device, provides accurate batching from the bulk material container as well as the ability to completely empty the bulk material container at one time without metering the contents.

Abstract: A small engine fluid dispensing container comprises a container formed as a hollow generally rectangular shaped box with a top wall, a bottom wall, and side walls. The top wall includes a circular aperture with a neck extending upwardly from its circumfrential edges. A cap includes a coupling device and is positioned on top of the neck in the inoperative orientation. One of the side walls includes a self sealing spout for controlled dispensing of fluid.

Abstract: A portable holding and mixing tank system for at least two dissimilar liquids includes a tank having an interior space and a dividing wall which establishes at least two fluid-isolated holding compartments within the tank interior space for respectively holding a respective one of the dissimilar liquids. A manifold assembly defines respective channels for the dissimilar liquids and for pressurizing fluid supplied from a source thereof. The liquid and pressurizing fluid channels are fluid-connected to each of the holding compartments. A pressurizing supply conduit fluid-connects the source of pressurizing fluid to pressurizing fluid channel, while liquid supply risers respectively fluid connect the dissimilar liquids contained in each of the holding compartments to the liquid channel defined by the manifold assembly. A liquid discharge port fluid-connects the liquid channel defined by the manifold assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing fluids for use by an athlete comprising an elongated hollow tube formed of a flexible material, the tube having closed ends and a hollow interior along its length; a pair of straps secured to and extending outwardly from the free ends with fasteners at the outboard ends of the straps for coupling therebetween and effecting the creation of a loop of the straps and tube; a flexible, plastic straw having an inboard end in fluid communication with the interior of the tube and having an outboard end with a mouthpiece secured with respect thereto, clips secured to the exterior surface of the tube for removably receiving the straw to hold it in position adjacent to the tube; and an aperture on an upper surface of the tube with a filler plug removably received thereover to allow filling of the interior of the tube with a liquid to be consumed through the straw.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing a substance such as a hydrophylic polymer into a soil to minimize the need for repeated irrigation, plant feeding or the like. A trailer supports a mixing tank within which the polymer and a liquid such as water are continuously agitated. The mixture, in a liquid form, is sent through a pump to an outlet having a plurality of apertures communicating with the tank via a manifold. A valve operatively conditions the throughput of the water and polymer so that a series of high pressure pulses exit the outlet and cause slugs of liquid to contact the ground at a sufficient velocity that the slugs penetrate the soil and deform under the surface of the soil. The rapid opening and closing of the valve when used with the outlet's apertures can provide a distribution pattern in the soil which is substantially uniform and minimizes the likelihood of disproportionate polymer infusion in the ground which would otherwise cause non-uniformly swelling.

Abstract: This invention relates to dispensing devices attached to such liquid containers as plastic gallon jugs. More particularly the apparatus is used to dispense the contents of such containers without lifting the container. A simple device is disclosed for attachment to disposable bottles and jugs which allows small children, elderly and the handicapped to dispense liquids from such containers. One embodiment provides a controllable tilt-and pour arrangement while a second embodiment provides a head for supporting the container in the inverted position and further provides a flexibly attached dispensing valve for directing the container's contents into a receptacle while the container is positioned on the edge of a counter or refrigerator shelf.

Abstract: A resealable plastic closure formed of one piece of plastic material includes a swivelable diaphragm to allow a hinged spout to pivot between an upright dispensing position and a down closed position. To permit easier operation in closures containing diaphragms in small sizes, the diaphragm is divided by a crease, hinging the two section, and one diaphragm section is invertible and the other diaphragm section is pliable, deformable. Improved side latches for the spout are provided by flexible latch member supporting wall that may flex into an adjacent cavity on the underside of the closure base. The fabrication of those side latches is enhanced in a process that withdraws one tool to create a void behind the latch member supporting walls so that the other tool, which forms the latch member, may be withdrawn without damaging the member by forcing the walls to flex laterally as the second tool is withdrawn.

Abstract: A lawnmower engine oil sump drain extension apparatus, for a lawnmower having a blade housing and an engine having an oil sump, has an oil sump drain elbow tube threadingly connected into a drain hole of the oil sump. An outer extension tube is threadingly connected to the elbow tube. The outer extension tube extends through a port in the blade housing and into a blade housing extension tube receiving chamber in the blade housing. A locking member, threadingly connects to the outer extension tube, to secure the outer extension tube to the blade housing. An inner extension tube is telescopingly placed within the outer extension tube. There is at least one sealing member, having a replaceable resilient seal thereon, on the inner extension tube to provide a seal between the inner extension tube and the outer extension tube. There is a stop member on the inner extension tube.

Abstract: A paint container has a resiliently depressable lid. Depressing the lid actuates a piston to force paint into a rigid tube and the paint then flows into a connected flexible tube. Backward flow of paint in the tube is inhibited during the upward stroke of the lid so that a pumping action is achieved.

Abstract: An aqueous primer composition for facilitating and promoting good adhesion across an interface between a nonporous substrate and a polymeric coating composition contains from about 0.05 to about 0.3 parts by weight of an amimopropylsilane or a mercaptopropylsilane per 100 parts by weight of water and, optionally to facilitate adhesion under wet conditions, up to about 0.4 parts by weight of a hydrophobic silane per 100 parts by weight of water and aminopropylsilane or mercaptopropylsilane. The primer composition is nontoxic, nonflammable and free or substantially free of any environmentally undesirable volatile organic components. In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, the primer composition includes an effective amount of a conventional surfactant sufficient to uniformly wet the surface of the substrate to enable uniform dispersion of the silane coupling agent over the surface. The primer composition is also preferably adjusted to a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.

Abstract: A closure includes a capping part (1), which is attachable to a container, in which a form-stable floor wall (9) has a sealing apparatus (11) with a sealing cone (13) is held to the rest of the capping part by means of a flexible wall area so that the sealing cone can be brought into and out of a sealing engagement relationship with a mouth opening (5) of the container. Measures are provided, for example in the form of inversions of a flexible wall area (12), to hold the sealing apparatus in end positions corresponding to open and closed positions of the sealing apparatus. In the end positions the sealing apparatus (11) can be moved by hand via an integral hand-manipulation portion (15). A pour spout (16) can be formed on the flexible wall area (12) so that it experiences a swinging upon movement of the sealing apparatus (11) between the closing and opening position corresponding to the respective positions of the flexible wall area.

Abstract: A fuel pouring nozzle for use on vented fuel containers has a base adapted to be attached to a vented fuel container. The base has an end portion at a first end, a downstream end at a second end and a radially extending circumferential ridge situated on the end portion. There is a tubular valve body having a cylindrical side wall with an opening therein, an upstream end having a valve seat and a downstream end having a female threaded portion. A tubular conduit is connected to the upstream end of the valve body and the downstream end of the base. A first O-ring is fitted to the valve seat and faces the downstream end of the valve body. A second O-ring is fitted about the opening in the side wall inside the valve body. A ball valve is positioned in the valve body against both O-rings. The ball valve has a stem extending through the opening in the side wall and is rotatable about a longitudinal axis through the stem. There is handle exterior to the valve body and connected to the stem of the ball valve.

Abstract: A kettle includes a kettle body, a kettle cap screwed on the kettle body, a cover member covering the kettle cap, and a sucker inserted through a hole in the kettle cap. One end of the kettle cap includes a pivot support seat onto which a resilient member is connected. A pressing board is fit onto the cover member and is engaged with the resilient member. The other end of the pressing board is formed with an engaging hook section which fits into a depression formed in the kettle cap. The pressing board simultaneously presses and folds the sucker to close flow therethrough. A prying member is pivotally disposed in the kettle cap. The front edge of the prying member has a trigger section located under the engaging hook section, whereby by pressing the prying member, the trigger section is able to move and separate the hook section from an engaging recess to uplift the pressing board and cover member.

Abstract: An elongate peripherally defined ampule having a handle-like reservoir structurally communicating with a medial articulating element which interconnects an elongate spout to define an enclosed containment chamber. The ampule is formed of resiliently deformable material to allow dispersement of contents by manual deformation of the ampule structure and to allow accurate placement of expressed contents by manipulation of the articulating element and spout structure. The spout provides a relatively small end portion and an outwardly tapering medial channel for severance at selected positions to provide dispersement orifices of different sizes and shapes. The ampule defines a containment chamber of up to the two cubic centimeter volume range for dispersement of extrudable materials of a fluidic, gelatinous, or powdered nature, and especially for pre-measured single use quantities of chemicals, medicaments and the like. The ampule is preferably formed by molding polymeric or resinous plastic materials.

Abstract: A grout delivery system includes a grout storage hopper connected to a motor-operated pump to pump flowable grout or mortar through a flexible hose into a nozzle structure for application to a work surface. A nozzle handle contains a pushbutton actuator for a pump motor speed control circuit. An operator can observe grout flow from the nozzle while operating the pushbutton to adjust the grout flow rate. The pump motor speed control allows the operator to apply grout at a relatively high rate and with a high degree of accuracy, because the grout flow rate can be increased or decreased, as necessary to fill cracks or crevices of different size.

Abstract: A closure device for drinking from a liquid container (2) is sealingly mounted with a bottom part (3) of a main body thereof extending into an opening of the container. A top part (4) has a circular-arc portion with a groove (6) therein. Liquid-emitting and air-admitting bore holes (10, 11) are positioned in a base of the groove. A pivotally movable cap (14) is mounted on the top part covering the groove. When the cap is pivoted, it causes a flexible hose (12) mounted in the liquid-emitting bore hole to bend and thereby closes it. At the same time, the bent hose closes the air-admitting opening.

Abstract: A self closing squeeze valve comprising a resilient and deformable valve body having a cavity into which a wafer made of closed cell foam with a smooth surface is permanently inserted, causing a normal state of blockage and seal. Lips are provided across the opposing broad surfaces of the cavity, aligned normal to the direction of flow through the valve, to augment sealing by the wafer. Manual pressure on the valve body causes both components to deform to form a passage allowing flow through the valve.

Abstract: A portable dispenser apparatus for bulk bags is mounted on a longitudinally extending frame that is suitable for mounting on a trailer or a truck. The bags are mounted on a platform with an opening under which is attached a chute and an auger. The platform is supported on the frame such that the chute and auger fit under the platform as close as possible to the ground and, in a preferred form, so that the auger can be pivoted and rotated. Material flows under force of gravity from the bag, through the opening, down the chute and into the auger from which it is supplied to a planter, grinder mixer, spreader and so forth. When the bag has a spout a cinch or the like is provided to check the flow.

Abstract: This invention relates to reusable and re-collapsible containers, and particularly to a one-piece container having a peripheral side wall which is arranged to include areas of differential wall thickness and diameter to thereby permit collapse of the container from an extended to a collapsed condition by reason of a telescoping relationship between the various portions of the peripheral side wall. The container is provided with a closure incorporating a low profile spray head which is substantially nested within the container when the container is collapsed.

Abstract: A closure system for a container which is capable of being manufactured as a single integrated unit. The closure system includes a bellows member which carries a closure member between a closed position and an open position relative to a port element on the container.

Abstract: This invention relates to reusable and re-collapsible containers, and particularly to a one-piece container having a peripheral side wall which is arranged to include areas of differential wall thickness and diameter to thereby permit collapse of the container from an extended to a collapsed condition by reason of a telescoping relationship between the various portions of the peripheral side wall. Holders are also disclosed for optional use with the container.

Abstract: A spray apparatus includes a spray device which indirectly controls the activation and deactivation of a pump in a remote pumping mechanism. The spray device includes a control assembly which is adapted to control the fluid flow through the device. The control assembly includes a button which is normally biased into engagement with a fluid passage and can be manually manipulated to allow fluid to flow through the passage. The fluid passage in the spray device is connected by a conduit to the pumping mechanism. The pumping mechanism includes a pump, a fluid reservoir, and a pressure sensitive switch mounted within a housing. When activated, the pump draws fluid from the reservoir and forces the fluid through the pressure sensitive switch and the conduit to the fluid passage in the spray device. The button in the control assembly can be manually manipulated to selectively allow fluid to flow through the fluid passage and out through a nozzle in the spray device in the form of a stream or spray.

Abstract: A two piece plastic nozzle and overlying screw cap closure assembly in combination with a plastic pail cover wherein the nozzle has a cylindrical body portion which is inserted into a cover opening to form a friction fit therewith. The overlying screw cap is then rigidly supported as a sonic welding horn is brought into axial engagement with the protruding nozzle body portion. Energization of the sonic welding horn causes the nozzle body portion to soften and deform radially outwardly into a circumferentially enlarged rivet connection. Continued axial displacement of the sonic welding horn creates a plastic bond about the periphery of the rivet connection so as to close off any leakage path therearound. At the same time any radial dispersion of plastic material resulting from the bonding process is locally contained about the rivet connection periphery.

Abstract: The specification discloses an apparatus for automatically measuring out and discharging desired quantities of fluid such as lubricants or coolants and the like from a self-contained supply of the same, and for pneumatically dispersing the measured quantities of fluid into and propelling it through either a common or a coaxial tube. The dispersed fluid is applied to a desired object or article, in particular a cutting tool, workpiece, operating tool, or the like, at a remote end of said tube, in the form of a pneumatic dispersion or mist of said lubricant, coolant, or other fluid.

Abstract: A water container cap including a push button for closing and opening a cap member is provided. A nipple disposed in the cap body is pulled up by the cap member when it is opened, by pushing the push button inward within a recess formed in the cap body. The nipple is connected with a soft flexible sucking tube fluidly communicating with the interior of a water container to which the cap is coupled. In this manner, the liquid stored in the water container may be withdrawn by sucking through the nipple.

Abstract: A caulking device uses a long flexible tube (40) to connect a belt-worn cartridge housing (50), which accepts standard caulking cartridges, to a hand-held gun (20). The housing contains an electric motor and drive mechanism to force a piston into the cartridge. Caulking is pushed from the cartridge into the flexible tube, through the tube to the gun. The gun contains a trigger-actuated valve which allows caulking to pass into a disposable nozzle from which it is dispensed to the workpiece. A pressure sensor in the housing activates a switching circuit to maintain pressure in the tube.

Abstract: A spout device, which may be hand held or wall mounted, for use in dispensing containerized fluids or liquids, powders and granulated solids. Included with the device is a kit comprised of a variety of attachable and detachable components which enables the device to be connected to virtually all containers with contents to be discharged.

Abstract: An improved bulk bag unloading station is disclosed. In its simplest form, the improvement is comprised of a movable dispensing spout which is attached to and depends from an outlet of the bulk bag. As material is dispensed through the spout, the moveable spout will cause the bulk bag to elongate. Through movement of the spout, the bag is continually elongated to continually urge the flow of material from the bulk bag and to promote full discharge of the material from the bag. In the preferred embodiment, a lift and hold apparatus is provided to position the spout during initial attachment to the outlet of the bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to portable liquid dispensers for transporting large quantities of liquid to a predetermined location and for dispensing the drinking liquid on demand. The liquid dispensing unit provides for the use of a hand truck which supports and carries an insulated hollow container suitable for retaining the drinking liquid. A rechargeable battery is positioned in a housing, the latter being detachably secured to the frame of the hand truck. A pump, electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, has a pressure switch which is activated when a drop of pressure in the fluid line is detected. The intake side of the pump is connected by a flexible hose to the interior of the container and the discharge side of the pump is connected to a manifold carried by the frame of the hand truck.

Abstract: A portable dispensing system for administering fluids to livestock (e.g. vaccines, drenches/pour-ons) comprising a pack (1) for fluid materials attached to the operator by a belt. In use, fluid is drawn from the interior of the pack via a dip tube (7) and through a flexible delivery tube (10) by repeated operation of a dispensing syringe or gun (12). The dip tube and delivery tube are coupled via a connector in a draw-off cap (8). When not in use the gun can be attached to the pack by a clip or holster (18).

Abstract: In a container such as a cardboard container for packaging milk which comprises sidewalls, a bottom flap and a top flap as well as an ear to be folded down around a folding edge for forming a pouring spout the problem is encountered that, for opening the container, an outer portion of the ear has to be cut away and, after opening the container, no reclosure is possible, but the pouring spout remains open and may be a source of pollution.In order to obviate this problem the ear of the inventive container comprises a socket member projecting from the ear at the surface thereof adjacent to the folding edge and facing a sidewall of the container, and there is an aperture provided in the facing sidewall for receiving the socket member. In this manner, the socket member forms a reclosable pouring spout of the container.

Abstract: A disposable plastic bottle used to contain fluid substances having an integral, flexible funnel spout, with sealable opening, featuring an external air vent integrally formed into the mouth of the spout suitable for accurately transferring fluids through tight filler openings which would ordinarily require the use of a separate funnel or spout. When the mouth of the spout is snugly inserted into a receptacle, the external air vent will provide a direct air passage to the contents of the bottle allowing the liquid to flow smoothly without restriction. The spout is integrally formed atop the bottle and comprises a plurality of bellows like ribs. Such ribs have a thinner cross-sectional wall than the side walls of the container body. This permits the spout to be flexed, enabling the ribs to collapse over-center and fold, allowing the spout to retain the flexed condition without external assistance, thereby creating a self latching feature.

Abstract: A package for granular material, particularly coffee beans, of the type of a metal can (1) with a withdrawable neck (2) of flexible plastic secured by a ring (3) clamped on the opening (4) of the can (1). The can comprises cone (5) at this level, and a protective snap-on cap (7) that snaps on to the metal part of the clamping ring (3) which protects the withdrawable neck (2), itself closed by a screw cap (8) and between the neck (2) and the threaded cap (8) there is an apertured ring (9) of a valve which serves as a cap release valve. The end of the withdrawable neck (2) is screw threaded and receives a device serving as a dispensing connecting closure (12) which comprises, at its first end, an adapter cone (13) followed by a screw-threaded cylindrical portion (14) which permits securement to a screw-threaded end (11) of the neck (2). The adapter cone (13) of the connector closure (12) is sufficiently large that the can (1) will be stable when supported by its cone (5) on the connector closure (12).

Abstract: A hand-operated cleaning system includes an ON/OFF control unit snap-on mountable onto a pressurized container having a valve stem for delivering cleaning liquid. This control unit includes an outer cap with resilient fingers adapted to snap-grip engage and mount the control unit onto a top rim of the container. An inner cap is mounted within the outer cap for ON/OFF helical turning movement so that turning the inner cap in the ON direction depresses the valve stem for releasing pressurized liquid from its container, and turning it in the OFF direction stops such release. A fluid passageway extends from the valve stem through the inner cap to a length of flexible tubing coupled to the inner cap and extending to a remotely-located, hand-held applicator wand. This applicator wand has a fluid passageway communicating with the flexible tubing for providing a path through the wand to its nozzle end. A valve is positioned in the wand for operation by a button actuator.

Abstract: A door dispenser for pressurized liquids utilizes a container having a single resealable passageway for filling, pressurizing and emptying the container. A tube extends from the container to a fitting that with check valves passes through the door nozzle on the outside of the door. Thus, a chilled carbonated or non-carbonated liquid may be dispensed from a container on the inside of the refrigerator door without opening the door.

Abstract: A leaktight stopper unit and pouring tube for a container having an opening surrounded by a cylindrical neck having an intermediate element which includes inner and outer generally cylindrical sleeves connected by a top surface defining a cylindrical cavity for placement over the cylindrical neck of a container. A pouring tube which includes a memory effect bellows and which is retractible into the annular intermediate element, a removable closing stopper having a top portion such that an inner face of the top portion contacts the top of the pouring tube to compress the pouring tube in a retracted position substantially within the annular intermediate element. The inner sleeve of the annular intermediate element is sized to fit snugly with a cylindrical neck of a container and additionally comprises an integrally extending shoulder flange for retaining the pouring tube within the intermediate element.

Abstract: An integral molded container including a neck, an interior spout or pour neck joined to the neck by a stable circumferential inversion column.

Abstract: A dunk valve mechanism is provided suitable for use in transferring fluids and fluidized material from storage. The mechanism includes a tube having an outlet and a mouth. The mouth of the tube is reciprocal from a position spaced from the fluid or fluidized material to a position submerged within the fluid or fluidized material. Also provided are devices (such as a motor in one example) to reciprocate the mouth of the tube from the position spaced from the fluid or fluidized material to the position submerged within the fluid or fluidized material.

Abstract: A thermoplastic container molded in a single piece includes a storing body and a pouring tube. A pivoting means or hinge for the tube is obtained by the formation of two recessed pyramids on two lateral walls such that the pivoting of the tube takes place by inner surfaces, which are incorporated in the break in the articulation, folding up flat.

Abstract: An apparatus including a deformable memory retentent container, including a cap member, wherein the cap member includes a series of conduits mounted thereon in fluid communication with contents of the container. Each conduit is defined in a spaced relationship relative to an adjacent conduit, with each conduit including a respective first, second, and third opening of an increasing geometric configuration to accommodate selectively varying flow rates through each of the conduits to permit selective volumetric dispensing of contents within the container.

Abstract: Flow control apparatus is provided for reducing the pressure on a liquid as it flows from a container where it is maintained at a relatively high pressure to a dispensing valve member where the liquid is dispensed at a relatively low pressure wherein the flow control apparatus comprises a hollow housing, a hollow core member and a flow regulator which are assembled to be in a relatively fixed relationship and to provide a gradually increasing cross-sectional area between the flow regulator and the hollow core member and the hollow housing to reduce the pressure on the liquid. Also, closure members are disclosed and have displaceable sealing portions that may be displaced by a displacing member when attaching a dispensing valve to the container so that the liquid may be displaced from the container.

Abstract: A liquid pouring spout particularly for automotive fluids such as oil and antifreeze has provision for attachment to multiple container thread sizes, has a in-line valve for shutting off the flow of liquid adjacent to the inlet end of the device, and includes a removable cap for closing the downstream end of the pour spout, captively connected to the pour spout. The pour spout has a flexible portion for permitting bending as desired while pouring the liquids. With the valve and closure cap, the pour spout apparatus eliminates problems of dripping during or after use of the spout. The apparatus can include a funnel with a thread for connection to the pouring spout, for use with containers not having a compatible thread or in other situations where a funnel is desired.

Abstract: The specification describes a plastic closure adapted to be screwed onto the neck (1) of a plastic container, with a screw-on ring (5) and with an insert portion (11) comprising a flexible bellows (14) and a pour spout (15), with a frame cap (21) adapted to be screwed on to an external thread (19) on the spout. In order to maintain good pouring properties, e.g. by means of the flexible bellows, and to make automatic production simpler and cheaper, the invention proposes that the frame cap (21) is integral with the screw-on ring (5), and the top wall (23) of the cap (21) is moulded on so that it projects a distance (d) from the top wall (8) of the ring (5).

Abstract: A pressurized, refillable, reusable container is disclosed which is comprised of a top, a base and at least one wall attached between the top and base which together define an enclosed space. A valve is provided through the top of the container which valve has a single resealable passageway for filling, pressurizing and emptying the container and means for attachment of the valve to a discharge nozzle or discharge tube through which a liquid stream may be carried from the valve to a remote location and there discharged.

Abstract: The valve unit of a solenoid controlled valve is disposed at the tip end of a tubular member which at a location remote from the tip end is connected to the plunger of the electromagnetic drive unit of the solenoid. A linear member inserted in and passing through the tubular member connects the plunger to the valve body of the valve unit. A liquid is conducted into the tubular member from a source. The solenoid controlled valve controls the flow of the liquid through the tubular member.

Abstract: A portable fuel dispensing container is defined by an elongate enclosed housing formed with a first forward wall spaced from a second forward wall defining a hose chamber forwardly of a fuel chamber. The container includes a pressured discharge cap positioning rearwardly through a top wall of the container with a pressurizing jump positioned through the top wall of the container adjacent the second chamber. A rigid hose includes a horizontal leg positioned within the fuel chamber, and a verical leg directed through the forward wall of the container and extending upwardly therealong terminating in a coupling for securement to a flexible hose. The flexible hose includes a discharge nozzle at a free end thereof to enable remote filling and discharge of fuel contained within the fuel chamber when pressurized.

Abstract: A frozen beverage dispenser for use with a liquid/ice slurry machine which freezes a liquid to form a slurry and continuously circulates the slurry through the machine for maintaining the slurry in the desired state. The dispenser includes a nozzle connected to the machine by a flexible line having concentric inner and outer tubes, with the slurry being continuously circulated through the line between the machine and the nozzle. The nozzle has a flow path therethrough with the line connected at one end of the flow path and with a valve for controlling flow out the other end, and a bypass passage between the inner and outer tubes for return flow of the slurry when the valve is closed.

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.