Abstract: A fluid supply system controller includes a processor, a memory subsystem and fluid application code. The memory subsystem is coupled to the processor and stores data and instructions. The fluid application code causes the processor to perform the steps of receiving a workpiece width, a workpiece feed length, a workpiece stroke rate, a workpiece fluid thickness and a calibrated flow rate. The fluid application code then causes fluid to be periodically provided to the workpiece for a fixed duration responsive to the received workpiece width, workpiece feed length, workpiece stroke rate, workpiece fluid thickness and calibrated flow rate.

Abstract: Varying the daily dose of either or both of the estrogen and the progestogen administered for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is readily and inexpensively accomplished, without the necessity of the physician prescribing a new product each time the daily dose of the estrogen or progestogen is changed, by administering preferably transdermally the estrogen and the progestogen contained in separate extrudable pharmaceutical compositions from a dispenser which contains means, preferably adjustable only by the attending physician or dispensing pharmacist, for varying the volume of either or both of the respective compositions which is dispensed as a single dose from the dispenser in response to a defined digital dispensing manipulation of the dispenser thereby facilitating optimal compliance to a combination of HRT with individually adjusted dosages of the estrogen and progestogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device in which at least two liquid or semi-liquid reagents can be stored separately. When used, the inventive device enables precise, chronologically defined, sequential reagent discharge in a reaction chamber by means of a linear movement without any prior mixing of said reagents.

Abstract: A chalk line device adapted to receive chalk from a chalk refill container, the chalk line device includes a body defining at least one opening and a chalk line disposed within the body. A mounting structure provided adjacent the opening is configured to engage the chalk refill container in a sealed manner, whereby chalk in the chalk refill container may be emptied into the chalk line device generally without spillage through engagement of the mounting structure to the chalk refill container. The refill container has a flange extending along its opening, and is sealed with a removable cover. A door is slidably mounted within the mounting structure such that opening and closing of the door is coordinated with coupling/decoupling of the refill container.

Abstract: Varying the daily dose of either or both of the estrogen and the progestogen administered for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is readily and inexpensively accomplished, without the necessity of the physician prescribing a new product each time the daily dose of the estrogen or progestogen is changed, by administering preferably transdermally the estrogen and the progestogen contained in separate extrudable pharmaceutical compositions from a dispenser which contains means, preferably adjustable only by the attending physician or dispensing pharmacist, for varying the volume of either or both of the respective compositions which is dispensed as a single dose from the dispenser in response to a defined digital dispensing manipulation of the dispenser thereby facilitating optimal compliance to a combination of HRT with individually adjusted dosages of the estrogen and progestogen.

Abstract: A humidifier with an integrated bacteriostat dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, a hand-operated bacteriostat pump is mounted on the humidifier housing and dispenses a predetermined amount of bacteriostat into the water tray of the humidifier when operated upon. In another embodiment, the bacteriostat automatically dispenses an amount of bacteriostat appropriate for the amount of water discharged from a water bottle into the water tray. In this embodiment, a chamber is defined for holding bacteriostat. A regulator keeps the amount of bacteriostat in the chamber at a predetermined level. A plunger head is partially disposed in the chamber and is connected to a surface the position of which changes with the water level in the water bottle. The position of the plunger head thus moves as the water level in the water bottle changes, displacing bacteriostat into the water tray. In another embodiment, a method for dispensing bacteriostat into a humidifier is disclosed.

Abstract: A divot repair device for transporting a mixture of fill material and dispensing the fill material into divots in order to fill and thereby fix the divots by promoting turf growth in the location of the divots, including a hopper for carrying a predetermined mixture of fill material, the hopper having an inlet and an outlet; a wheeled carrier connected to the hopper for transporting the hopper by an individual across an area from one divot location to a second divot location; a dispensing valve connected to the hopper for selectively dispensing the fill material; and a smoother connected to the hopper.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing metered amount of liquid into a toilet cistern, comprising a basin adapted to receive a metered amount of dispensable liquid received from a container via a discharge spout. An airlock prevents further discharge of a liquid above a predetermined amount in the basin when the discharge spout is covered vy the dispensable liquid. A siphon inlet is in liquid communication with the metered amount in the basin, and the siphon outlet is in liquid communications with the cistern water at quiescent times. Upon flush, the siphon siphons out the dispensable liquid in the basin, breaking the airlock, and allowing a new metered amount of dispensable liquid to flow to the basin, ready for the next flush.

Abstract: A fitment and the combination of fitment and bottle and/or closure, particularly for dispensing household products such as heavy duty liquid detergents and fabric softeners. The fitment of the invention comprises an outer circumferential wall which extends upwardly, a connecting web extending inwardly, a downwardly extending inner circumferential wall, a floor extending inwardly from the bottom of the inner circumferential wall, and a pour spout extending upwardly from an inner end of the floor. The inner circumferential wall includes internal fasteners suitable for securing a closure to the fitment. The fitment may be secured to the container finish by complementary fasteners such as internal threads on the fitment and external threads on the finish. The fitment finds particular utility in containers wherein the bottle body is translucent or transparent.

Abstract: An opening and closing device for a package containing a pourable product. The device is affixed to the package at the top end of the package and includes a ring affixed to the surface of the package. The ring encompasses an intended pouring opening which is prescored. A combination of a rupture element and a lever arm are hingedly mounted within the ring in position for activation of the rupture element through the lever arm, to rotate the distal end of the rupture element against the prescored region and to partly tear away a tab of the package. Further rotation of the rupture element carries the tab into the interior of the package. Provision is made for retention of the rupture element and tab within the interior of the package out of the flow path of contents being poured from the package through the opening formed by removal of the tab.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security system for flowable products in storage and/or transportation tanks, which have openings at least for filling, removing and/or controlling purposes. The security system comprises a control device and write-read devices for data exchange with connection elements connectable to the openings. The connection elements have a code mark or a tag. With each opening is clearly associated a tag. With each opening is also associated a closure element as a connection element, on which is located the tag associated with the opening. The associations of tag and opening are controllable and storable in the control device and in the case of a specific association of all the tags with the particular openings a manipulation-free state can be displayed by the control device.

Abstract: A press-control bottle stopper includes a hollow stopper shell fastened to the bottleneck of the body of a bottle, the stopper shell having an axial bottom hole and a water outlet for enabling liquid to pass out of the bottle, a hollow lining member mounted inside the stopper shell, the lining having a bottom center through hole axially aligned with the axial bottom hole on the stopper shell, a plug coupled to the bottom center through hole on the lining and axially moved to close/open the water outlet, spring means, which holds the plug in the close position, and control unit controlled by hand to move the plug between the close position and the open position.

Abstract: In a system and method for venting trapped gas from a reagent chamber in a reagent tube system and method, the system includes a valve insertion tool for inserting a valve in the tube so as to seal the chamber and enclose a reagent therein, and so as to vent trapped gas from the chamber. The system further includes a tube and valves comprised of materials for enabling momentary deflection of the valves for insertion in the tube. The tube and valve materials further enable the valve to remain in place to obstruct the flow of reagent from one chamber to the next upon insertion in the tube. They are further adapted to be readily displaceable with minimal focused force when separate dispensing or interaction and intermixing of the reagents is required for use thereof.

Abstract: A reclosable fitment for a paperboard package having rear intrusion, anti-finger intrusion protection, and a raised spout to more naturally and directly allow the liquid within the container to be dispensed. The present invention provides a two piece fitment or closure having a base which is adapted to be attached about a scored area on a paperboard package. A lever is pivotally attached to the base and includes a rear portion which is adapted to open the scored area at a rear portion thereof. The rear portion is forced downwardly into the container by lifting upwardly on the forward portion of the lever. The forward portion of the lever has a built-in pouring spout which when placed into the open position forms a natural spout elevated away from the base to allow the liquid to more naturally and accurately be directed away from the package. A cover can be pivotally attached to the base to protect the lever from contaminates, and to automatically open the package upon lifting the cover away from the base.

Abstract: A liquid pouring device that allows oil to be poured into an engine without the spillage and waste commonly accompanying liquid pouring from conventional plastic oil bottles. By use of the liquid pouring device, the user places the device up against the outlet of the oil bottle thereby preventing the flow of oil from the bottle. The oil bottle is then turned upside down and in close proximity to the engine oil port. Once the oil bottle is positioned properly, the liquid pouring device is removed and oil is allowed to flow into the engine oil port with no spillage.

Abstract: A closable pouring cap for a beverage container comprising a housing, a plunger movable in the housing and a pouring opening provided in the housing, while at its bottom side, which is placed on the container. The housing is provided with a fastener to attach the cap to the container and a duct is provided which extends from the bottom side of the housing to the pouring opening and which can be sealed by the plunger. The fastener comprises a seal made of elastic material through which the duct passes and the cap is provided with a pump connected to the duct for the withdrawal of gas present in the duct.

Abstract: A method of converting on a single line printing press, two webs of material into individual rolls of ribbons of dual-layered, peelably-bonded-together lids. One layer of each lid has dispensing holes formed therein, or otherwise is cut through to form plugs, and the other layer of each label is printed with selected indicia and/or logos. The resultant product is wound in multiple layers of ribbons, or so-called, "daisy chains" of dual-layered lids around cardboard cores ready for shipment to processors of food particles, such as salt or cheese, to be secured as individual covers on cup-like containers.

Abstract: A dispensing head for the dispensing a product of a liquid to viscous consistency from a container includes a rigid cap (2) and an elastic closing element (4) joined to the cap (2), and a zone of smaller thickness delimited by the edges of a groove (6) made in the elastic element. The zone of a smaller thickness ruptures under the effect of a pressure exerted on one side or the other of the elastic element (4) to define at least one slit (5) capable of opening under the thrust of the product with a view to its dispensing, and returning to its contiguous position when this thrust ceases to be applied. The rupture may occur during manufacture to form the slit or may be caused by a user squeezing the container prior to first use of the product.

Abstract: An easy opening dispenser closure is disclosed having a top and an annular depending base skirt with a lid mounted on the top. The lid has a downwardly depending annular edge which in turn has an extension with an end shaped to fit the end of a thumb. The skirt has a thumb recess in which the extension fits. The extension locks the lid securely and detachably to the base skirt. The lid has a chamfered edge on the top to assist in centering the entire closure on the container during capping.

Abstract: An ink cartridge for use with, for example, a stencil printer and storing viscous ink therein is disclosed. The cartridge is free from damage and deformation during storage or transport in various kinds of atmospheres. Particularly, an ink outlet included in the cartridge is prevented from tilting. The cartridge can, therefore, be surely and accurately mounted to an apparatus. The ink outlet is protected from damage even when the cartridge is let fall by accident.

Abstract: An adjustable tip caulking tube including a tapered nozzle having an open inner end and an open outer end. The open inner end has a diameter greater than a diameter of the open outer end. The open inner end couples with an opening in a front end of a caulking tube. A dial couples with the tapered nozzle whereby movement of the dial away from the open outer end will reduce the diameter thereof.

Abstract: A chamber having a slurry-admitting inlet at one end has a metering opening lengthwise thereof for feeding slurry to an associated slurry processing machine. A rotatable bar, having a plurality of spaced apart grooves formed therein, is disposed in immediate proximity to the metering opening to control slurry-flow through the opening. The grooves insure that access to the opening, by the slurry, will be greater than the largest floc diameter of the pulp at all operating conditions.

Abstract: A slide-on closure for containers such as beverage cartons is in the form of a tubular body with a longitudinal slit having a divergent section at one end to facilitate sliding of the closure onto the container. The tubular body further includes reinforcements surrounding the body which facilitate gripping the closure and a notch opposite the divergent section which enhances deformation of the closure when sliding same onto the container.

Abstract: A liquid filling assembly includes a discharge nozzle arrangement which includes a closely wound spring operatively connected at its outer periphery to a diffuser chamber and including a plurality of coils adapted to retain a volume of fluid thereabove until the fluid is forced under pressure against the spring or an associated valve to urge the coils apart to provide clearances therebetween for the flow therethrough of the fluid.

Abstract: A self-contained electronic monitoring unit for attachment to a device, such as a water filter, designed to be used until the occurrence of a predetermined event such as a predetermined number of uses, includes transducer for providing distinct outputs such as different audio output signals. A programmed integrated circuit and use detecting means such as electrical contacts detect each use of the device and monitor when the device is operational, when the end of life event is imminent and has occurred. The integrated circuit is programmed to operate the transducer to produce output signals during each use of the device informing the user that the device is operational, that the predetermined event or end of useful life is imminent and that the useful life has expired. The unit includes a battery for supplying power to the transducer and integrated circuit.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a portable water treatment device of the type including a vessel with an opened upper end and a replaceable filter cartridge adapted to be contained therein. A lid assembly is adapted to be attached to the opened upper end of the vessel above the replaceable filter cartridge and operable to monitor the number of times the water treatment device is used. The lid assembly includes a housing having a central aperture therethrough communicating with the filter cartridge. A gate member is reciprocally movable between a position closing the aperture in the housing and a position opening the aperture in the housing. In the opened position, water to be treated may be poured into the filter cartridge through the aperture. Indicator means are provided and are movable incrementally in response to movement of the gate member. The indicator means move one increment during a cyclic movement of the gate member from the closed position to the opened position and back to the closed position.

Abstract: An electrostatic latent image-developing device is equipped with a toner cartridge-holding means and a toner cartridge fitted thereto. The toner cartridge includes a container with a toner discharge openings, a toner contained in the container, and a sealing means for sealing the toner discharge opening. The sealing means is constituted by a tape member that is provided to move across the toner discharge opening, and a toner passage opening is formed in the tape member. The toner discharge opening is opened when the tape member is so moved that the toner passage opening is positioned at the toner discharge opening. The toner cartridge-holding means includes a hoist frame that moves up and down, and the toner cartridge is held in this hoist frame.

Abstract: A variable throttling feed apparatus, commonly known as a slice for breaking down clumps of fiber in various fiber processes, comprises a rotatable half round feed aperture bar which cooperates with the side of a cross flow feed chamber to form both a portion of the wall of that chamber when rotated in one direction to facilitate cleaning and a variable slice when rotated to partially open positions which permit the fiber to flow from the cross flow channel along its length.

Abstract: Apparatus for sealing the colorant-dispensing nozzles of machines adapted for coloring paint base material. Container assemblies of the machine provide storage of the colorants and may include metering apparatus to discharge preselected amounts of colorant through the nozzle into a quantity of paint base material. Flow control valves on the container assemblies block the discharge of colorant material from the metering apparatus. A sealing valve is attached to each nozzle to block the free end of the nozzle against air intrusion.

Abstract: A method for preventing hardening of plastic material in a dispenser tip during periods of nonuse of the dispenser tip. The method involves providing a balloon around the dispenser tip, and then filling the balloon with plastic material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a powder flow control valve comprising a nozzle formed from a material such as high density polythene having an upper frusto-conical section which converges towards the lower end of the nozzle and terminates in a cylindrical section. The nozzle is encircled by a plenum chamber to which sources of vacuum and air pressure are selectively connectable through a pneumatic control system. When vacuum is connected to the plenum chamber, the resulting pressure drop across the wall of the porous nozzle causes powder flowing through the nozzle to consolidate in the nozzle and terminate the flow. When air pressure is applied to the plenum chamber, the resulting pressure rise across the boundary surface accelerates powder flow through the nozzle.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle for refueling vehicles is disclosed. The nozzle provides a poppet valve for manually controlling the flow rate through the nozzle and an automatic flow control regulator for limiting the maximum flow rate through the nozzle to a predetermined maximum flow rate. The illustrated embodiment provides the automatic flow regulator in an existing passage within the nozzle body downstream from the poppet valve. Therefore, the regulator can be retrofitted into existing nozzles without separate fasteners or the like. The regulator includes a polymeric sleeve having lateral ports and a piston slidable in the sleeve providing an orifice around the operating rod of the poppet valve. A spring normally maintains the piston in its full open position. When flow rates approach the maximum desired predetermined flow rate, a pressure drop occurs through the orifice, producing a force overcoming the spring and causing the piston to move down and partially cover the ports in the sleeve.

Abstract: Dispensing valves particularly intended for use on bag-in-the-box type beverage containers comprise a molded one piece structure formed of a resinous plastic material. The structure includes a body defining a fluid passageway having an inlet end and an outlet end. The body also includes a first wall member having an orifice through which the outlet end of the fluid passageway opens. The first wall member defines a first surface extending laterally outwardly of the orifice. A second wall member is molded integrally with the first wall member from a resilient material capable of undergoing significant elastic deformation. The second wall member sealingly overlies the orifice and is joined to the first wall at locations laterally outwardly of the orifice throughout a major circumferential extent. Operating device is provided for selectively deflecting the second wall member away from the orifice to permit flow through the orifice and between the first and second wall members.

Abstract: A closure for containers of various sizes and configurations. The closure comprises of a cover member, a flange or similar structure for attaching the cover member to a container, and a slideway formed in the cover member with a slide disposed therewithin, slideable to cover and uncover a hole formed in the cover member in the slideway. The slide is mounted in the slideway such that it normally is firmly retained within the slideway. Detents may be formed in the side of the slideway with corresponding protrusions on the other member to temporarily position the slide in one of several locations long the slideway.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inflating device, preferably for inflating vehicle tires, comprising a housing (1), a gas cartridge (8) arranged for sliding action in the housing, and an outer sleeve (12) slidably arranged on the outer surface of the housing (1) and in pressure contact with an upper part of the gas cartridge (8) at one end (2) of the housing. The cartridge has a neck (9) which incorporates a non-return valve (16). The end (3) of the housing (1) opposite the aforesaid one end has an inwardly extending post (5) which has extending axially and centrally therein a fine channel 4, the center lines of the post and channel being concentrical with the housing 1. The channel discharges at one end into a recess (7) in the bottom (3) of the housing (1), the recess having connection means for sealing connection with valve adaptor means (20) on the object to be inflated.

Abstract: A developing apparatus is provided with a developer storing container which includes a first developer storing chamber and a second developer storing chamber which are independent from each other. Each of the first and second chambers has an opening. The openings are sealed by a first and second sealing members, respectively in the manner that the second sealing member can be removed only after the first sealing member is removed.

Abstract: A toner container unit wherein an opening part of the toner container unit is sealed by a film-like sheet surrounding a sliding cover. When the sliding cover slides forwardly the film-like sheet is torn off from the opening part of the toner container unit. When the sliding cover slides backwards the film sheet seals again the opening part.

Abstract: A container lid composed of a plastic material comprising a main lid member and a slide member is disclosed, as well as a method of constructing and a mold for forming same. The main lid member has supporting guideways between which the slide member is situated, and the guideways are angled relative to the plane of the main lid member so as to hold the slide member on the lid. At least one aperture is provided for dispensing or collecting the container contents, the aperture being located at a point on the main lid member such that at least a portion of the slide member can be moved along the path between the guideways to a position covering the aperture. The slide member has: (1) a finger engageable portion for moving the slide between a closed position over the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is exposed; and (2) a formed recess which protrudes from its lower surface.

Abstract: This douche nozzle provides a linear valve which is constructed in the stem of the nozzle. This valve is closed to fluid flow when in the outer position and is open in the inner condition. The valve is made with telescoping tubular portions and a stop means is provided so that the linear valve is not accidently moved from its fluid flow stop condition and position. This nozzle is used with a collapsed flexible bag whose open end is fed through a tubular collar and the end of this bag is reversed with a short end portion brought along the outer surface of the collar. The nozzle has an enlarged end and a skirt portion which mates with and mounts on the outer portion of the collar so as to retain this bag with the nozzle.

Abstract: A resealable closure assembly for a container having a tubular shaped body and a bottom wall closing its lower end. A neck portion has its lower edge connected to the top edge of the tubular shaped body and the neck portion is wider at its bottom than at its top. The resealable closure assembly is connected to the top end of the neck portion and it has a tubular pouring spout having a fold edge formed along its lower edge where it is connected to the top edge of the neck portion. The pouring spout is laterally collapsible upon its self and then foldable downwardly about the folding edge. A variety of inverted V-shaped clip securing members can be used for capturing the top end of the pouring spout when it is in its collapsed folded over state. In another embodiment of the invention a novel key member has cooperating structure through which the pouring spout can be inserted when in its collapsed state.

Abstract: A retainable closure for selectively atmospherically isolating a passageway in a fitting wherein the passageway terminates in an orifice. The closure comprises a retainer connected to the fitting. An elongate elastic cover is secured to the retainer. The cover is selectively positionable between a first position wherein the cover engages the orifice so as to atmospherically isolate the passageway, and a second position wherein the cover is disengaged from the orifice so as to allow unobstructed passage therepast.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controllable flow pourer mechanism.This pourer mechanism comprises a valve mounted on an actuating device, of such construction that in closed position, the valve is kept in fluid-tight contact upon the lip of the pourer spout and that, from this position, in a first phase, the valve slides upon the lip of the pourer spout and, in a second phase, the valve carries out a rocking movement.The invention is applied especially to effect mixtures of liquid products.

Abstract: The disclosed method and apparatus for the downward transfer of concrete eliminate separation of concrete ingredients and drop impact of concrete during concrete placing across a high head, by intermittently feeding concrete to an air-tight chute from the top end thereof while normally keeping the chute top end closed airtightly, the chute having at least one flexible portion adapted to be collapsible upon removal of concrete thereform.

Abstract: An improvement in can covers having a peelable closure member of the pull tab or tear strip type is provided wherein the closure member is fabricated from a partially hydrolyzed ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer obtained from the hydrolysis of from about 50 percent to about 80 percent of the vinyl acetate groups of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer containing from about 40 percent to about 80 percent by weight of interpolymerized vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A toner container includes a displaceable member located within the container and attached to one end of a flexible membrane utilized to seal the container closed. A bellows member also forms part of the container. Once the container is inserted into the copy machine in a sealed condition, operator initiated pressure upon an outer wall of the container causes the bellows member to collapse and further causes the displaceable member to move downward carrying with it the membrane member. As the membrane member is thus deflected, the seal of the membrane member to the toner container is broken allowing the contents of the container to escape into the copy machine. A safety mechanism is utilized with the container to prevent accidental operation of the displaceable member during shipment or handling.

Abstract: A device for draining and collecting sump oil from a motor vehicle has a drain plug which is closed by a ball valve or rupturable membrane. Oil is drained from the sump by inserting a drain spigot into the plug body to open the valve, or to rupture the membrane, so that oil drains through a hose connected to the spigot into a shallow vessel which may be located beneath the vehicle. The vessel may be pyramid shaped or may, for example, be U-shaped so as to afford a clear working space beneath the sump. Two of the pyramid-shaped vessels may be held together base-to-base, one vessel being filled with fresh oil for sump replenishment.

Abstract: A device for dispensing adhesive includes a thin member having a plurality of adhesive dispensing openings extending therethrough. There is a passage for supplying adhesive to said openings. An inflatable tube is positioned in the passage and, when inflated, is positioned against said openings to prevent the flow of adhesive therethrough.

Abstract: A device for discharging particulate materials, especially when wet and in specific quantities, allows uniform discharging across the cross section of a container through a number of ports in the floor of the container. A device underneath and at a distance from the ports is such that it exhibits plates having nozzles connected to an air or liquid supply under pressure and the application of the said device allows control of the formation of a cone of material whereby the discharging process can be easily controlled and stopped as desired.

Abstract: A storage unit is disclosed for transferring toner from the storage unit to a toner receiving receptacle in an electrophotographic apparatus without exposing the operator to contact with the toner. The storage unit includes a toner container; a removable tear strip which seals an opening in the container; and a slidable cover which protects the tear strip during storage, wipes toner from the tear strip as it is removed, and reseals the opening in the container after transfer of toner to a receiving receptacle in an electrophotographic apparatus.