With Separable Attaching Means Patents (Class 222/567)
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Publication number: 20130228596Abstract: A dispenser includes a base with a stabilizing rim, a hub, and spokes attached to the rim. The spokes extend inwardly to the hub supporting it with respect to the rim. A cannula is supported by the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventor: Michael T. Faulkner
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Patent number: 8523019Abstract: A very compact, stopper style pourer that can be inserted in a wide range of container neck sizes. The above mentioned end stopper is multifunctional, combining pouring, aeration, provision for preservation and capping in an integrated innovative design. The pourer is equipped with an internal aeration system, based on the Venturi principle, a non-protruding, non-drip spout, built inside the stopper, an access opening for a preserving gas supply, a telescopic extension in the container that regulates the aeration and improves the preserving gas usage. The stopper is also fitted with a hinged lid that has a co molded seal and lock, to provide a positive capping. The front face of the lid is suitable in size to carry any logo/marking, similar to any wine container cork-sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventors: Michael J. Drobot, Adam Balogh
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Publication number: 20130214013Abstract: A dispensing adaptor is disclosed for tubes of high viscosity compositions. The adaptor includes an adaptor body, the interior of which defines a tube tip receiving opening having a size and shape corresponding to the tip of a tube of high viscosity composition, an adapter tip on the adaptor body through which the tip receiving opening continues, a custom tip for the adapter tip that fits on the adapter tip, and at least two sets of custom tip attachments on the adapter body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: Michael Milan
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Patent number: 8505188Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device having a two-part base element and a hinged cap pivotally fastened to the base element and movable between a closed and an open setting. The base element is configured in two parts, with one part being a substantially annular fastening element and the other part being a dome-shaped dispensing element inserted into the substantially annular fastening element. The invention also relates to a method of producing such a closure device.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Aptar Freyung GmbHInventors: Franz Lenz, Gerhard F. K. Jäckel
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Publication number: 20130186918Abstract: The invention is a reusable beverage container including a cap having a first top portion and an inner flange extending downwardly therefrom, a receptacle, a neck portion, and a flexible spout. The neck portion includes an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface. The spout has a through-bore therein, a first opening rim and a second opening rim formed by the through-bore, and an outer surface having a plurality of ribs annularly disposed about the outer surface. The spout includes a first portion. The neck portion is operatively arranged to receive the first portion of the spout. The second portion of the spout extends upwardly beyond the neck portion, and the plurality of ribs is sealably engaged against the inner diameter surface of the neck portion. The first opening rim is sealably engaged to the first top portion when the cap is secured to the neck portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventor: Gabi Concepts Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130181007Abstract: A bag spout retainer apparatus for a bulk bag discharger is the disclosure of the type wherein a frame suspends a bulk bag with a side-secured discharge spout, and the spout is held in a closed position against the bag. A bag-engaging member is mounted on the frame in a position laterally-displaced from a lower end of the bag above the discharge spout. A reciprocating driver is attached to the bag-engaging member and is adapted for moving the bag-engaging member between a retracted position out of engagement with the lower end of the bag and an extended bag engaging position for engaging and holding the bag spout in a closed position against the side of the bag during release of the spout against the side of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: David Francis Hesketh, Jeffrey Allen Dudas
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Patent number: 8474375Abstract: A juicer arrangement comprises a motor-driven appliance (1), capable of extracting juice from fruit, and a vessel (10) for receiving the juice. The appliance has a tubular outlet duct (9) through which juice can flow; the duct consisting of an inner portion (12) that is fixed to the appliance (1) and an outer portion (13) which can be rotated, relative to the inner portion (12), about the longitudinal axis (12a) of the tubular outlet duct (9). Near the outlet end of the outer portion (13) of the outlet duct there is provided a chordally-extending internal wall (15), configured such that, in one rotational position of the outer portion (13) of the duct relative to the inner portion (12), the wall (15) is positioned to act as an anti-dripping dam member to resist liquid flow through the outlet duct (9). In another rotational position of the outer portion (13) of the duct relative to the inner portion (12), the wall (15) is inverted, leaving a gap through which juice can be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Kenwood LimitedInventors: Nick Jays, Adam Wade
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Publication number: 20130161362Abstract: A pour spout to extend the neck of a bottle may include a cylinder body to connect to the neck of the bottle, and the cylinder body may include a first rib to aid in the support of the pour spout. The cylinder body may include a first depression having a curved surface and extending from the first rib to the distal end of the pour spout. The cylinder body may include a second rib to aid in support of the pour spout. The cylinder body may include a second depression between the first rib and the second rib. The cylinder body may include a third rib to aid in the support of the pour spout. The cylinder body may include a third depression between the second rib and the third rib. The cylinder body may include a fourth rib to aid in support of the pour spout. The cylinder body may include a fourth depression between the third rib and the fourth rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Devin Jacobson, Shawn Egerton
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Publication number: 20130161357Abstract: A fill port assembly for coupling accessories to a feed pump system comprises a feed hose, a mounting plate and a quick-connect adapter. The feed hose has an inlet end for connecting to a feed pump manifold, and an outlet end. The mounting plate comprises a linkage coupled to the mounting plate for joining the fill port assembly to a feed pump system, and a discharge orifice extending through the mounting plate for receiving the outlet end. The quick-connect adapter extends from the mounting plate for joining accessory couplings to the mounting plate adjacent the discharge orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.Inventors: Matthew Verby, Robert J. Gundersen, Christopher A. Lins, Bret A. Deneson, Jeromy D. Horning
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Publication number: 20130146617Abstract: The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: GreenBottle LimitedInventor: Martin Myerscough
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Publication number: 20130146622Abstract: A nozzle assembly for use with a device for dispensing a flowable material, such as caulking material, is disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes a conduit having an inlet end adapted for connecting to the dispensing device, an outlet end, and a longitudinally extending passage therethrough. A head assembly is arranged to be rotatably mounted to the conduit outlet end. A nozzle is arranged to be affixed within the head assembly, the nozzle comprising a larger diameter inlet opening, a smaller diameter outlet opening, and a tapered wall comprising a notched portion which, together with the outlet opening forms a dispensing opening. The nozzle is arranged to rotate in response to rotation of the head assembly to any one of a plurality of positions for directing a bead of flowable material onto a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Albion Engineering Co.Inventors: Mark C. Schneider, Joseph B. Hanni
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Publication number: 20130140353Abstract: The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: GreenBottle LimitedInventor: Martin Myerscough
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Patent number: 8448820Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fitment for use with a collapsible bag for dispensing liquids or semi solids comprising a spout having a generally cylindrical body attached to a collapsible bag, a cap attached to the spout having positioned therein a flexible poppet that allows for the flow of fluid when engaged with a probe assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Liqui-Box CorporationInventor: James W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20130126558Abstract: A nozzle assembly for dispensing viscous material is disclosed. The nozzle assembly is convertible from use with a device for dispensing bulk viscous material to use with a device for dispensing viscous material from a cartridge. Alternatively, the nozzle assembly is convertible from use with a device for dispensing viscous material from a sausage package to use with a device for dispensing from a cartridge. When dispensing viscous material from a cartridge, the base portion is arranged for receiving the cartridge conical tip and the flange is arranged for placement between an end plate of the dispenser and the cartridge to retain said nozzle within said dispenser for dispensing viscous material from the cartridge. When dispensing viscous material in bulk form or from a sausage package, a locking plate is provided for tightly retaining the nozzle to the end cap of the dispensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Albion Engineering Co.Inventors: Mark C. SCHNEIDER, Brian J. MacKENZIE
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Publication number: 20130112720Abstract: Angled caulking nozzles allow for the optimal application of sealant materials in hard-to-reach areas. Provided herein are novel devices, methods, and designs for angled caulking nozzles which incorporate handles or other protrusions. The handles or other protrusions allow for the facile rotation of the angled caulking nozzle such that the angled dispensing tip may be easily and optimally positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Christopher Cross
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Patent number: 8430279Abstract: A bottle accessory for application with a cap to the neck of a bottle, includes: a housing dimensioned so as to be fixedly received within the bottle neck; and a connector disc attached to the upper end of the housing and receivable within the cap to serve as an inner liner thereof when the cap is applied to the neck of the bottle. The housing and connector disc are constructed to enable the housing to be attached with the cap to the bottle neck and, once so attached, to enable the connector disc to be released from the housing, such that when the cap is removed, the connector disc will remain as a liner within the cap, while the housing will remain attached to the bottle neck. The invention is particularly useful in a retractable spout assembly wherein the housing houses a retractable spout.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Doron Rigel
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Patent number: 8397960Abstract: A dispensing and sealing assembly for containers includes a mounting assembly comprising an assembly frame having an opening and a plurality of assembly mount flanges carried by the assembly frame. A dispensing assembly is carried by the mounting assembly and includes a tube skirt carried by the assembly frame generally over the opening and a dispensing assembly tube extending from the tube skirt.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Woodrow Wilson Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 8397959Abstract: A packaging container formed by a container body has a connector with a thread. The connector has a predetermined breaking point where a tear-off part may be torn off. The tear-off part has a handle and may be torn off without a tool. The container body is fitted with an application nozzle which, when not in use, is positioned on the handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Fischbach KG Kunststoff-TechnikInventor: Achim Helmenstein
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Patent number: 8387835Abstract: The invention relates to an application device for dental materials with a cartridge that has a piston and is destined for receiving the dental material, and with an application nozzle that is attached to an outlet port of the cartridge. A positive or form-fit connection between the cartridge (12) and the application nozzle (14) is formed, and the application nozzle (14) and/or the cartridge (12) have a vent duct (40) whose width or diameter prevents or blocks the dental material from flowing out.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent AGInventors: Walter Pokorny, Wolfgang Wachter, Klaus Galehr, Gottfried Rohner, Ralf Suffel
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Patent number: 8372275Abstract: The present invention is a liquid filter that includes a removable filter cartridge that is easily accessible for quick, easy replacement, the filter being installed directly adjacent to or preferably in direct contact with the sink itself utilizing the opening originally intended for the spray attachment on the sink, or, where there is no opening for a spray attachment, by adding a small hole to access the liquid supply below the countertop, the filter being designed to sit entirely on top of the sink flange or countertop immediately adjacent to the sink and containing an integral faucet for dispensing filtered liquid, along with an integral actuator or switch to control the flow of filtered liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Protect Plus, LLCInventors: Robert Lackey, Bob Beckmann, Glenn Cueman
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Patent number: 8365964Abstract: A wine pouring spout that aerates the wine pouring therethrough comprises a generally tubular construction with a flow path extending along the axis of the spout. The flow path is provided with a Venturi constriction, and a Venturi intake port delivers ambient air to the low pressure zone of the constriction, as is generally known in the prior art. A closure member is pivotally joined to the spout, with a distal end that rotates to seal the spout outlet, and rotates open as the spout is tipped to a pouring position. A filter is removably secured in the proximal end of the bore in the spout to remove sediment from the wine.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: William Federighi
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Patent number: 8348109Abstract: The resin nozzle adapted for storing resin set bolts into ceilings and walls of a mine by injecting a resin sausage into a pre-drilled bolt hole, the said nozzle including: a spring that defines a passage to which resin sausages may be passed there-through; a nozzle tip connectable to the same defined passage, said nozzle adapted to extend into a pre-drilled bolt hole; and a connector member adapted to be fastened onto the tuck bolting equipment to which the resin sausages may be ejected there-from.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Michael Dene Williams
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Publication number: 20120298210Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system is provided with an oilfield material reservoir, a fluid nozzle, and a fluid supplier. The oilfield material reservoir is provided with an opening for receiving an oilfield material and an orifice for discharging the oilfield material. The fluid nozzle is positioned adjacent to the orifice to direct a fluid flow through the orifice, and the fluid supplier is connected to the fluid nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Hau Nguyen-Phuc Pham, Miguel Lopez, Laurent Coquilleau
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Publication number: 20120248133Abstract: A dispensing closure system is provided for a container that has an opening to the container interior. The preferred embodiment of the system includes a closure having a closure body for extending from the container at the container opening and a lid hingedly attached to the closure body. The closure body has a dispensing spout, and the lid includes a hollow spud for entering the spout. A spud rim can be provided on the spud, extending inwardly towards the hollow interior of the spud. A lid rim can additionally or alternatively be provided on the inside surface of the lid, positioned within the hollow interior of the spud.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Christopher A. Danks, John Wisniewski
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Patent number: 8251262Abstract: A pour spout including a liquid metering orifice and a reciprocating control valve assembly mounted to prevent “blocked”, “short shot” and “free pour” conditions. The control valve assembly controls a pressure differential to restrain and release a primary flow valve piece. Weight pieces are included at alternative shutter-acting control valve pieces. Other electromechanical and/or electromagnetic and/or permanent magnet control valve assemblies are disclosed. A molded pour spout is also provided having a check ball mounted for reciprocating movement between a plurality of integral ribs that project into a longitudinal flow path. An improved vent assembly is also provided to maintain the pour accuracy with progressively decreasing liquid volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Timothy Peckels
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Publication number: 20120211516Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a pouring device for a container for the dosing of liquid. The pouring device has various features intended to ease use, including an improved removal and attachment system and a system to identify and visually illustrate selected pour sizes. In a specific embodiment, the pouring device has a colored light or LED indicator system that allows the user to quickly and easily confirm the selected pour size. Embodiments may also include one or more features that ease attachment and removal of the pouring device to a liquid container, such as a replaceable cork system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Achim Philipp Zapp, Richard A. Martindale
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Patent number: 8245891Abstract: A one piece elastomeric pour spout is adapted to couple within the neck of a bottle, and has a substantially flat pouring end, whereby when the pour spout is coupled within the neck of a bottle, the pouring end is substantially flush with an annular lip of the neck of the bottle. The bottle may be recapped with original cap without removing the pour spout. The pour spout is further provided with a feature that suppresses dripping from the pour spout at the end of a pour.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Barproducts.com, Inc.Inventor: Goran Eriksen
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Patent number: 8245882Abstract: A wine pouring spout that aerates the wine pouring therethrough comprises a generally tubular construction with a flow path extending along the axis of the spout. The flow path is provided with a Venturi constriction, and a Venturi intake port delivers ambient air to the low pressure zone of the constriction. A separate displacement air intake channel feeds displacement air into the interior of the wine bottle to replace wine discharged from the spout. The Venturi intake port includes a Venturi jet bushing with a jet passage therethrough. The Venturi intake port and the displacement air intake are located within a hooded rectangular housing extending outwardly and provided with a distal air opening. The housing directs ambient air to the Venturi intake port and the displacement air intake; and it catches any wine drops that may escape from the Venturi intake port.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: William D. Federighi
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Publication number: 20120199119Abstract: A fluid dispenser head that is adapted to be assembled on a reservoir containing the fluid, so as to dispense the fluid selectively by a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, that is actuated by the dispenser head. The dispenser head includes a dispenser orifice, the dispenser head including a film that incorporates bactericidal and/or bacteriostatic agents, and the film being arranged in the proximity of the dispenser orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: VALOIS SASInventor: Jean-Marc Pardonge
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Publication number: 20120199607Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge arrangement, comprising a two-component cartridge (2) and an accessory part, for example, a mixer (3). A connecting component (11, 12) of a connecting device is arranged on each of the two parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: MEDMIX SYSTEMS AGInventor: Wilhelm A. Keller
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Patent number: 8220668Abstract: An apparatus is provided for storing and dispensing a product. The apparatus includes a rigid outer casing adapted to receive a cartridge that is partially covered with a support membrane and has a weakened area capable of rupturing when pressure is applied to the cartridge. The support membrane extends over the weakened area and bursts as the cartridge expands into an expansion chamber or the weakened area ruptures. The support membrane provides support to the front end of the cartridge and resistance during insertion of the cartridge so that the cartridge is ‘primed’ and ready to dispense its contents by a user when necessary.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Artex-Rawplug LimitedInventors: Stephen Cadden, Campbell Wallace
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Publication number: 20120168467Abstract: A product and method for sealing cracks in pavements, roofs, or the like utilizes a can containing a tar sealant. The tar sealant is a solid at room temperature and assumes a fluid state pourable from the can when the tar sealant is heated in the can to a temperature above the melting temperature of the tar sealant. A spout and handle that can withstand the heat are fitted to the can for pouring the melted tar sealant in a fluid state from the can into a crack to be sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventor: Joseph Murphy
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Patent number: 8210318Abstract: A lubrication system is provided for delivering coherent packets of a lubricant to a cutting surface of a machine tool. The system includes a nozzle for delivering a coherent packet of lubricant to the cutting surface, a pump for providing the lubricant to the nozzle via a supply line, and a controller configured to control the pump to provide the nozzle with a desired volume of lubricant. The coherent packet of lubricant has a volume substantially equal to the desired volume provided by the pump. The nozzle may be movable, and the controller may be configured to position and orient the movable nozzle. The controller may be an integrated controller configured to control both the operation of the lubrication system and the operation of the machine tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Haas Automation, Inc.Inventors: Mathew Ryan Frowiss, Donald Paul Earl, Symon Man-Yiu Tsui, Michael A. Teitel, William F. Tandrow
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Patent number: 8210398Abstract: A thermally insulated applicator for applying heated thermoplastic liquid includes an applicator body including a thermoplastic liquid supply passage and a heating element for supplying heat to liquid in the supply passage. A dispensing valve module is coupled in thermal contact with the applicator body and includes an outlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply passage. A cover assembly is formed of a thermally insulating plastic and includes first, second and third sides, the first and second sides of the cover assembly respectively covering the first and second sides of the applicator body, and the third side of the cover assembly covering the third side of the dispensing valve module. The first and second sides of the cover assembly each include a plurality of point contact projecting elements respectively supporting the first and second sides of the cover assembly on the first and second sides of the applicator body.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Benjamin J. Bondeson, Christopher R. Chastine, Brett A. Pearson
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Patent number: 8205541Abstract: A bottle top regulator/aerator for controlling the flow from a bottle having a narrow cylindrical opening through which wine or similar liquid may be poured. The dispensing apparatus includes, in combination, an air inductor, a regulating cartridge having a percolation labyrinth, and an anti-drip trough integrated within a housing. The application of this apparatus provides for both the rapid aeration of the wine, as well as a uniform flow rate absent the hazard of post-pouring droplets.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventors: Janet Barberio, Paul J. Brennan
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Publication number: 20120152985Abstract: A spout (10) is removably mounted to a hopper (1) of an electrolytic cell by a coupling (28) allowing the spout (10) to rock relative to the spout when jarred. A handler (40) is provided for the mounting of the spout (10) onto the hopper (1) without an operator entering into the electrolytic cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: RIO TINTO ALCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Gilles Gauthier
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Publication number: 20120145591Abstract: A liquid container comprising a bottle extends along a longitudinal axis X between a bottom of the bottle and a neck axially opposite to the bottom of the bottle. The container comprises a protection shell including a hollow body that is elongate along the longitudinal axis X and surrounding the bottle. The hollow body delimits an internal space extending axially from a first opening situated towards the bottom of the bottle to a second opening situated towards the neck. The protection shell also includes a cover blocking the first opening and arranged axially facing the bottom of the bottle. The neck is entirely contained in the space. The cover is fixed to the hollow body by a mechanical link that can be established manually.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: M H C SInventor: Julien Ceder
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Publication number: 20120132726Abstract: A rotary atomizer is disclosed, comprising an atomizer bell and a shaft carrying the same. The rotary atomizer may further include a retainer between the atomizer bell and the shaft, said retainer preventing, e.g., by the action of a centrifugal force, the atomizer bell from detaching itself from the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Bernhard Seiz, Frank Herre, Michael Baumann, Harry Krumma, Hans-Jurgen Nolte, Manfred Michelfelder, Rainer Melcher, Timo Beyl, Stephan Scholl
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Publication number: 20120111893Abstract: A bottle aerator of the type having a venturi tube having a constricted section with a narrower cross-sectional section and a fluid inlet section having a wider cross-sectional section, such that the fluid pressure is lower in the constricted section compared to the pressure in the fluid inlet section, and the fluid speed is higher in the constricted section compared to the fluid speed in the fluid inlet section, which is improved by the constricted section being constructed and arranged so that when the bottle aerator is inserted into a bottle, the constricted section is positioned inside the bottle. The air inlet is provided at or below the constricted section, which allows air from outside the bottle to mix with the fluid as it passes through the constricted section, so that the fluid is aerated while still inside the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: AERAWINE LLCInventor: Jamin Luebke
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Patent number: 8173081Abstract: A stopper body of refractory material and cylindrical shape having a first end (10), a second end (14) and an intermediate zone (12) there between, with a bore (16) of circular cross section, extending from said first end (10) in an axial direction of the stopper body into said intermediate zone (12) towards the second end (14), wherein the said bore being provided with an enlarged cross section (at 16s) along at least part of said intermediate Zone (12).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Refractory Intellectual Property GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stephen John Lee, Stuart Alexander William Mungall, Derek James Chalmers
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Patent number: 8157122Abstract: A lidded container comprising a container body with side walls, a bottom, and a top end with an opening comprising means to retain a lid, and an upstanding edge around the opening having its outer sides in line with the side walls of the container. The upstanding edge is provided with at least one recess, which preferably inclines over the width of the upstanding edge from the opening downwardly to the edge's outer sides.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.Inventor: James Patrick Dale
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Publication number: 20120085790Abstract: A sealable pourer for mounting on a bottle. The sealable pourer includes a cap to ensure that the pouring nozzle and air tube outlet are sealed, or otherwise closed, when in a first position of the cap and allow free flow of the liquid content of the bottle when in a second position. In one embodiment, the cap is rotated about a symmetry axis of the nozzle to achieve sealing of both the air passage and the pouring nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Or Agassi, Reuven Marko
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Publication number: 20120074180Abstract: A closure includes a body having an outer skirt configured to be assembled with a container, a deck extending radially inward of the skirt, and a spout extending from the deck in a direction opposite the skirt. The spout surrounds a central portion of the deck that defines at least a first aperture having a front edge substantially flush with a front portion of the spout and a rear edge radially spaced from the rear portion of the spout by a portion of the deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANYInventors: Jason Kallenbach, Phillip M. Rosegrant
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Patent number: 8132698Abstract: In a liquid dispensing system having a dispensing module and a gun manifold, the gun manifold includes a shelf portion that extends outwardly from its front face and the dispensing module includes a correspondingly shaped aperture configured to engage the shelf portion so that the dispensing module rests, or hangs, on the gun manifold without being held into place. From this position, the module can be easily and readily attached to the manifold. The shelf and aperture have complementary shapes and can be keyed so as to require the mating of the manifold and module in only one orientation. Additionally, an adaptor can be provided between the module and manifold so that smooth face manifolds and modules can still be coupled to corresponding manifolds and modules having shelves or apertures.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: John M. Raterman, Christopher R. Chastine, Alain Chouinard, Greg A. Craig, David Pullagura, Matthew R. Tinaglia
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Publication number: 20120043295Abstract: Described is a handled bottle having a flip top, child-resistant closure with a pour spout. In one embodiment, the closure cap has a pair of tabs that lock into the latches on the closure base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Judith Webster, Kerry Azelton, Steve James Tomkins, Brandon C. Roy, Christian Krammer, Thomas Hlavacek, Thomas Zauser
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Patent number: 8100295Abstract: A dispensing assembly comprises a syringe and at least one accessory, such as a mixer or a closure cap. The syringe defines a first fastening area with a first pair of retaining elements, and the accessory defines a second fastening area with a second pair of retaining elements. The accessory has a housing with two mutually opposite, compressible housing portions. These housing portions are offset in relation to the second pair of retaining elements along the circumference of the housing. The fastening areas are configured such that the accessory is capable to be slipped-on the syringe and removable therefrom without a twisting motion, by applying pressure to the compressible housing portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Medmix Systems AGInventor: Wilhelm A. Keller
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Publication number: 20110315720Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a unit measure of a product includes a twist-locking mechanism. The twist-locking mechanism included on the dispenser engages a twist-locking mechanism on a dispensing accessory device, locking the accessory device to the dispenser. The disposable dispenser may include a cap frangibly coupled to the housing of the dispenser, the cap to be removed when dispensing the product. The disposable dispenser may be formed of a single material that is suitable for a blow-fill-seal process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Unicep Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Clinton J. Marshall, Les Greer, JR.
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Publication number: 20110297706Abstract: Universal fitments for attachment to spouts having various internal diameters and/or various threadings and methods of using the same. The universal fitments may attach to spouts around their outer diameters and/or within their inner diameters. Some universal fitments include an outer circumferential member having a central aperture extending therethrough and a deformable inner circumferential member adjoined to the inner surface of the outer circumferential member. Other universal fitments include a central longitudinal member and a flexible flange encircling the central longitudinal member. Still other universal fitments include a central longitudinal member having a proximal flange and a distal flange, a circumferential member comprised of a compressible material surrounding the central longitudinal member and abutting the proximal flange, a cap member, and a cylindrical member adjoined to the proximal end of the cap member and having a threaded surface which interacts with the distal flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Robert A. Zoss
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Patent number: 8066152Abstract: A device that attaches to a bottle's neck has a base that secures to the bottle's neck and has two passages that traverse the base. The first passage leads to an enclosure located above the base that holds cooling material and optionally has a conduit that improves the heat exchange between a dispensing liquid and the cooling material retained in the enclosure. The exit passage of the enclosure has in at least one embodiment a valve. The second passage through the base forms a vent line that is located entirely below the enclosure and allows air to flow into the bottle as bottle's contents are dispensed through the first passage.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Ravi Solutions Inc.Inventors: Martin Tétreault, Jean-François Jodoin
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Publication number: 20110277884Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, the present invention is directed to an accessory for inhibiting foaming of a beverage while the beverage is being poured, the accessory comprising: a slide (10), wherein the form and size of which being adapted to allow pouring of beverage (22) from a beverage dispenser, through the slide, into a cup (20), thereby preventing the beverage to fall from a distance into the cup, thereby inhibiting the foaming thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Shraga Faibel Kirschenbaum