Abstract: A grinder system including an upper body, a dispenser, a grinder portion, a chute, a filter body, and a lower body. The dispenser may have a dispenser wall about a central axis and with a dispenser window. The grinder portion may have a platform with a plurality of holes and a second plurality of teeth facing the upper body. The chute may be rotatably coupled to the dispenser wall about a chute axis. The chute may be configured to cover the dispenser window in a closed configuration and rotate about the chute axis to uncover at least a portion of the dispenser window in an open configuration. The grinder portion may be part of or separate from the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for gravity feeding of a dispensable product includes containing means and dispensing means. The containing means is adapted to contain the dispensable product and is operatively connected to the dispensing means whereby the dispensing means includes a chute means. Rotation of the chute means can cause the dispensable product to be able to be dispensed.

Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided having a body portion defining a cavity therein, a top lid assembly connectable to the body portion, which includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, a spout bottom lid; and a resilient tube having a lumen therethrough, wherein the lumen is occluded when the spout is retracted and the resilient tube is kinked, and wherein the lumen is opened when the spout is deployed and the resilient tube is not kinked; a trigger assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing liquid or paste-like substances includes a dispenser head with a mouth opening. At least a part of the dispenser head with the mouth opening is extendable and retractable with respect to a surrounding housing wall. A surface that comes in contact with the mouth opening or with an end face region of a protruding wall formed so as to surround the mouth opening encloses an acute angle with a vertical in a cross-section in which the surface appears as a line, and, in the retracted state, this region is in contact with an identically-formed support surface on the housing wall which faces the mouth opening or the end face region.

Abstract: A spout for a spill-proof beverage container has a side wall defining an outer surface and an inner surface defining a discharge passage. A valve in the discharge passage includes two flanks formed integrally with the side wall and projecting from opposite sides of the inner surface of the spout. The front end faces of the flanks mate with one another along a slit that extends generally parallel to the longer axis of the spout. At least the front portions of the flanks are inclined away from the mouth of the spout such that pressure within the container acts to urge the flanks against one another so as to maintain the slit closed. Deformation of the side wall when the spout is held between the lips of a drinker acts to open the slit and create an opening between the flanks to allow the beverage to be discharged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a button-sliding-type opening/closing device for a cosmetic container consisting of a vessel for storing cosmetics in a liquid or gel state, and a discharge pump coupled to a top inner portion of the vessel for discharging cosmetics by applying external pressure thereto, wherein the button-sliding-type opening/closing device comprises: a shoulder (20) coupled to the top portion of the vessel (10); a button body (30) inserted into the shoulder (20) and upwardly and downwardly movable; and a button (40) slidably coupled to a top surface of the button body (30), for opening and closing a cosmetic pumping hole (31) in the button body (30), as well as for preventing the button body (30) from being pressed and actuated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for dispensing toners. In one aspect, a cap and valve assembly is provided including a movable valve assembly, the movable valve assembly having a first position and a second position; a toner path, which when open is configured to allow toner to flow from a toner container to an output aperture; and an air inlet path, which when open is configured to couple an air source to the toner container; where in a first valve assembly position the toner path and the air inlet path are closed, and in a second valve assembly position the toner path aid the air inlet path are open.

Abstract: A two-piece pinch valve is disclosed. A first piece or part of the valve is fixedly installed into a dispensing cabinet. A second piece or part having a movable pinch bar that pinches and un-pinches a tube is installable into and removable from the first piece by hand. Removal of the second piece from the first pieces allows a tube to be directly installed into the pinch valve. Installation of the second piece into the first piece configures the valve for operation. The second piece is installed into slots in the first piece. The slots and engaging protuberances on the second piece enable the second piece to be locked in place.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing vessel is described and which includes a container body for enclosing a fluid to be dispensed, and a removable lid having first and second portions which move one relative to the other, and wherein when the second portion of the lid is in a first position, fluid may not be dispensed from the container body, and when located in the second position, fluid may be dispensed from the container body, and wherein a latch is provided which releases the second portion of the removable lid from the first portion for travel to a second position to allow the dispensing of fluid.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device has a container filled with two concentric squeezeable tubes that has two concentric threaded outlets. The two threaded outlets are secured to an internal cap that has fluid passages for both outlets and external threaded sections for engaging the inner shell and an outer shell. The internal cap also has two barrier members on its outer walls that engage with the inner shell's sliders that releasably engage the inner shell in its open or closed positions. The inner shell threadingly engages a conduit unit that when lowered closes the fluid passages with projecting stubs and when raised opens those passages to allow dispensation from the container. The external cap has internal splines that engages the internal cap's external grooves. When the external cap is removed, the internal cap is rotated which in turn rotates and raises the conduit unit which opens the valves.

Abstract: The disclosed preferred embodiment of the current invention relates to a spout or a spout extension system for assisting in the transfer of pourable material from a storage container to a receiving destination or equipment. Said spout extension has a means of controlling the flow of said material allowing for the inversion and positioning of said container spout combination, prior to initiating the flow. More particularly this invention relates to an attachable spout extension, said extension contains a control means or valve which can be operated when the container and spout extension combination is inverted and positioned in the desired location prior to commencing flow of material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable tap (1) for tapping liquid from a pressurized liquid container. Compared to prior art taps, the inventive disposable tap is modified so that it can be preferably placed in the upper area of the lateral wall of the liquid container. To this end, the tap comprises a lateral inlet opening (21) which is oriented downward when the tap is mounted and which is provided for coupling, in a sealing manner, to an ascending tube (34), and comprises elements (6, 7, 8), which control the entrance of liquid into the tap and to the outlet (of the tap hole) in an appropriate manner. The invention also relates to a liquid container with a corresponding opening (36) for and with this tap.

Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided and comprises a base having a dispensing orifice, in which the orifice is defined by a deformable dispensing member. The dispensing member is movable from an open, dispensing position to a closed, occluded position, and the base is operable to move the dispensing member between the dispensing and occluded positions.

Abstract: Described is a bottle having a bottle base, a transition fitment with a pouring spout and a measuring cup closure, where the measuring cup in multifunctional, for example, serving as a measuring cup, a bottle closure, and a pretreatment applicator.

Abstract: A cap dispenses material from a container having a mouth. The cap has a main body mountable on the mouth. The main body includes a protruding portion having an opening for receiving material moving through the mouth. A combination seal and dispensing spout is pivotally mounted to the main body and has a top wall with an extended portion. The spout may be pivoted on the main body between a sealing position and a dispensing position. In the sealing position, the spout blocks flow of material through the opening. In the dispensing position, the spout is aligned with the opening in the protruding portion to allow material to flow through the protruding portion and onto the spout so that the material may be dispensed.

Abstract: An improved dispensing device for liquids held in enclosed containers. The dispensing device attaches to the container opening normally used for pouring the liquid. Once attached, the dispensing device first acts like a siphon, then can be switched to operate like a standard pouring spout in order to completely empty the container of all liquid without removing the dispensing device.

Abstract: A condiment dispenser (such as a unique condiment packet, or automated device) that is configured for dispensing one or more types of condiment (e.g., ketchup, mustard mayonnaise, barbeque sauce, or Ranch dressing) relative to a food item, such as a French fry. In one embodiment of the invention, the condiment dispenser includes an injection nozzle that is configured for injecting condiment into the interior of the food item. In a particular embodiment, the injection nozzle is configured for piercing the food item's exterior surface before injecting condiment into the interior of the food item.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stowable spigot for beverage cans that comprises an outer sleeve with an arrester mechanism for insertion into the opening of a can. The outer sleeve comprises a sliding inner sleeve that supports a gripping member located outside the can. A plug formed at the inner end of the sleeve is sealed with a protection cap located on the outer sleeve. Once the outer sleeve is removed, the protection cap uncovers a channel formed therein. The inner sleeve further includes a push-valve having a drain hole associated therewith. The sleeves are interconnected through a cam and through a curvilinear slot for driving the inner sleeve towards the outside upon rotation of the gripping member. The outer sleeve comprises a draw hole which is located below and is closed by an insert. The draw hold is located adjacent to the abutment, while the insert can be ejected by the cam.

Abstract: A fluid feed distributor improves particle and feed contacting by using a flow actuated plug to prevent back flow of fluidizable particles through a fluid feed outlet when fluid feed to a riser conduit ceases. The plug is located at or near the bottom of a riser contacting conduit where a back flow of particles can occur. The plug drops into the fluid feed outlet when fluid flow stops. The plug and a supporting stem will usually have an at least partially vertical orientation to provide the preferred gravity closure of the flow actuated plug. The plug arrangement can also provide improved feed distribution. Preferably the fluid actuated plug will act in conjunction with a fluid dispersion device. The dispersion device may be located upstream in a feed conduit that houses the plug and a fluid outlet at its downstream end. In addition, the fluid actuated plug can also serve to adjust the dispersion of feed fluid during operation of the unit.

Abstract: The proposal is for a container closure with a closure head (4) having a pivoted coupling (3) and an outlet aperture (6) as well as a closing component (7), in which, in the closed position, the closing head is clipped over the container aperture and its closing component (7) seals its opening (2), while in the open position, the outlet aperture is pivoted towards the opening.

Abstract: A flow regulator for controlling the flow of material from a container is disclosed, wherein the container includes a container outlet through which the material freely flows when the container outlet is not closed. The flow regulator includes a material passageway having an inlet. The inlet of the material passageway is moved relative to the container between a first position where the inlet of the material passageway is not aligned with the container outlet to prevent the free flow of material between the container and the material passageway and a second position where the inlet of the material passageway is aligned with the container outlet to permit the flow of material between the container and the material passageway. The regulator also includes a regulating flap, configured to substantially cover the container outlet, coupled between the container outlet and the inlet of the material passageway.

Abstract: A bottle carrying device having a pivotable spout (120) for carrying a conventional bottle (24) from a flexible extension member (22), includes a main body portion (130) and a pivotable spout portion (140). A substantially cylindrical recess is formed in a first end of the main body portion, which has internal threads (138) formed therein. The internal threads threadably receiving an externally threaded end (26) of the bottle. A second end of the main body portion (130) includes a recessed portion (132) for receiving the pivotable spout and has a passage (136) formed therein The spout is pivotally attached to the main body portion through pins (144) and includes a flexible tube (146) insertable through passage (136). The lower end of the flexible tube terminates in the bottle's interior, and the upper end is in fluid communication with an outlet spout (150).

Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided with a body having an outlet passage. A sleeve is mounted on the body for rotation relative to the body. The sleeve has a transverse deck defining a discharge passage for communicating with the body outlet passage as the discharge passage moves in an arc relative to the body. In one embodiment, a seal is provided between the sleeve deck and the body around the outlet passage and discharge passage. In a preferred embodiment, an actuator is mounted on the sleeve for rotation with the sleeve. Engaging structures are defined by the body and actuator for tilting actuator between a closed position and an open position while the actuator is rotated with the sleeve. The actuator includes engaging portions for engagement with drive members projecting upwardly from the body through openings in the sleeve.

Abstract: A dispenser capsule for liquid or paste products comprising an element slng in a tubular envelope between an open raised position and a closed retracted position, via a maneuvering thruster for respectively disengaging or blocking a flow opening of the product contained in the receptacle on which the capsule is mounted. The capsule comprises a cowl which is adapted to be mounted on the neck of the receptacle and which is affixed to the envelope in which is slidably mounted a piston guided axially by the envelope and by a chimney also affixed to cowl, the chimney communicating by one end with the opening of neck of the receptacle, its other end having an opening which is reduced with respect to that of the neck and in communication with said flow opening when piston is in a raised open position. The piston comprises a top and a lateral wall forming the maneuvering thruster and wherein the envelope is provided with a recessed portion enabling access to the thruster for its activation.

Abstract: A tamper indicating seal for a dispensing closure that is secured to a container to discharge the contents thereof. Closure induces a depending skirt, and a planar top surface, with a cavity defined within the top surface. A spout is located within the cavity, and may be pivoted between a horizontal, closed position and a vertical, open position. The unique seal comprises a thin plastic tab, with frangible members depending below, to secure the tab to the upper surface of the spout in an overlying relationship. The frangible members are durable enough to form an effective seal, yet weak enough to fracture when the spout is pivoted toward its vertical position. The tab, when severed from the spout, is used as a proof of purchase indicator. The absence of the seal clearly indicates to the user that someone has attempted to gain access to the contents of the container.

Abstract: A kicker latch for container closures includes a latch wall integrally hinged to the cap and having a latch tab extending from an end of the latch wall toward the cap and kicker lever extending in generally the same direction and spaced from the latch tab. In general, pivoting the kicker latch outwardly causes the kicker lever to urge a closure member of the cap away from its closed position to facilitate grasping the closure member to pivot it to its fully open position. On a folding spout type of cap, wherein the folding spout functions as a closure member, the latch wall may include a plug positioned between the latch tab and the kicker lever to seal the end of the spout. In general, the kicker latch has utility with a variety of types of container closures, including caps with nonfolding spouts, open top types of caps for pills and granulates, and containers for which the closure member is a lid which is completely separable from the container.

Abstract: A slide dispensing cap and dispensing stopper for a dispensing bottle which includes a one-way valve between the interior of the bottle and the cap so that air cannot enter into the bottle when product is dispensed through a tube because the valve closes to prevent product from passing through the one-way valve. A tube communicates with the stopper and in a dispensing position of the slide nozzle so that product can pass out through the nozzle. After dispensing the bottle is released and air can enter the bottle through the one-way valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece plastic cap, the lower part of which, which can be attached to a container opening, is provided with a top wall in which a passage opening is provided, the lower side of which is joined via a dip tube to the container. The top wall is, furthermore, provided with a hole diaphragm which, in the closed position of the upper part, is closed by a sealing spike protruding from its lower side and, in the open position of the upper part, interacts with a valve spike projecting from its lower side which is dimensioned shorter relative to the sealing spike so that, when pressure is exerted on the container, the ventilation valve is closed. A pre-tensioning device of the upper part interacts with the lower part so that, in the closed position of the upper part, a discharge channel in the upper part is pressed with elastic pre-tension sealingly against the top wall and, in the open position of the upper part, sealingly against the edge of the passage opening.

Abstract: The capsule has a capsule body provided for closing one end of a container. The capsule body includes a top wall formed with a port and from which is formed a slide for a drawer covered by a top of an envelope fixedly connected to the capsule body and formed with an incision for a control knob. The control knob controls the drawer and is associated with a cursor closing the incision.

Abstract: A foam dispenser utilizes a deformable reservoir of foamable fluid and air, a discharge device and an arrangement for producing foam which includes a foam overlay or filter. When the dispenser is operated, air from inside the dispenser is mixed with the fluid to produce foam. The dispenser employs a check valve in the form of a ball and cylinder disposed outside of the path of liquid flow for use in controlling the backward flow of air from outside the dispenser into the interior to recharge the air supply within the dispenser for use in subsequent foam dispensing operations.

Abstract: A storage and dispensing package for fluent material capable of bimodal operation. The package has a first mode of operation capable of storing the fluent material without leakage when the package is subjected to unintentional external forces. The package is also provided with a second mode of operation capable of dispensing the fluent material when the package is subjected to external forces intentionally applied by the user. The second mode of operation is also capable of automatically isolating substantially all of the fluent material remaining in the package from the surrounding atmosphere as soon as the intentionally applied external forces are removed. In a preferred embodiment, the package comprises a container, means for applying pressure to the fluent material in the container, a fluid conduit having an inlet end for receiving the fluent material from the container and a discharge end remote from the inlet end.

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 present invention describes a valved dispensing spout for a fuel can or similar article including an outlet at one end and an inlet at the other end. At the inlet end of the spout is a valve housing having a valve such as a poppet valve slideably mounted therein and yieldably biased to a closed position by means of a spring. The valve is connected to a horizontal plunger via a link and the plunger extends through one wall of the valve housing and is pivoted at its outer end to a valve operating lever which can be moved up or down by finger pressure to open or close the valve.

Abstract: A tamper evidencing closure for a container, such as a bottle, in which a tamper indicator is completely separated from the closure upon removal of the closure. The tamper indicator is separated from the closure as the closure is removed from the container by contact between the tamper indicator and a finish on the container. The tamper indicator may form a product outlet in the closure when it is separated from the closure.

Abstract: A multiple orifice closure for attachment to a container for dispensing product, usually in the form of a liquid, at different rates. The closure includes a cap incorporating the larger orifice and an annular skirt having a container attachment such as threads or a snap bead. Two lids are hinged to the closure; one is an intermediate lid which covers the cap top and contains the second smaller orifice. The other lid is a top lid which acts to close the smaller orifice on the intermediate lid.

Abstract: A pour spout construction suitable for large collapsible reusable shipping containers employed for transporting particulate materials. The construction includes a spout member which folds against a side wall of the container rather than projects into the interior thereof, so as to afford no interference to the collapsing of the container when not in use, and no frictional resistance to opening the spout caused by the engagement of particulate material under pressure.

Abstract: An insulated dispensing container that includes an air pump for generating pressure above the liquid in the container for selective discharge through the discharge nozzle. A valve arrangement is incorporated for preventing the accidental discharge or leakage of the container contents when the pump is not being operated. The discharge valve is provided with a venting arrangement to vent any built up pressure over the liquid in the container upon opening of the valve so as to prevent drippage.

Abstract: A dosage dispenser comprises a rack having a one-way engagement connection with a piston slidable in a barrel. Reciprocation of the rack is actuated by an obliquely movable slide cammingly engaging the rack and results in incremental advance of the piston to dispense the product, for example toothpaste. The slide is alongside the discharge end of the barrel so the product can be aimed accurately.

Abstract: A valve assembly for dispensing a predetermined amount of molten metal to a mold filling ladle of a battery grid casting machine. The valve assembly includes a substantially tubular body having an interior chamber therein. A discharge spout projects downwardly from the chamber. An upwardly opening dispenser cup is positioned within the chamber and is supported for limited sideward displacement. The dispenser cup has a substantially annular valve element positioned in the interior thereof. A supply nozzle projects downwardly through the upper end of the body into said chamber, and projects into the interior of the cup for engagement with the valve member. Relative vertical displacement between the body and the nozzle permits controlled flow of molten metal from the nozzle into the dispenser cup and then into the chamber for discharge through the spout.

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.

Abstract: It is possible to provide a dispensing closure which is tamper evident by using a relatively flexible strap connecting the movable end of a spout as conventionally used in such a closure with a cap or cap body employed in such a closure. The use of such a strap makes it possible to mold the spout and the cap as a unitary article. The assembly of a dispensing closure from such an article avoids the possible problem of a "wrong" spout being assembled with a specific cap or cap body. The strap employed should not extend from the cap so as to interfere with the use of conventional capping apparatus. The strap used can be shaped and dimensioned to facilitate location of the spout during the assembly of the spout on the cap or cap body and, if desired, as a cover for the passage in the spout when the spout is assembled in an operative position.

Abstract: A salt dispenser includes a container with the top having a pouring aperture and a plurality of sifting apertures disposed thereabout. A spout is pivotably secured to the top of the container so that when the sifting apertures are open the pouring aperture is sealed off, and when the pouring aperture is open the sifting apertures are sealed off. More particularly, the spout contains a front piece located outside the container and an integral flange extending therein. When the flange is aligned with the sifting apertures, thus sealing them off, the front piece is in an upright position relative to the pouring aperture, thereby permitting salt to pour out. When the front piece is pivoted to a closed position, thereby sealing the pouring aperture, the flange inside the container is brought out of alignment with the sifting apertures, thus opening them up.