Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing of two component adhesive utilizes a conventional static mixer which is supplied with an insert providing a reduced outlet diameter source to allow streaming of the adhesive from the mixer.

Abstract: A non-resealable, snap-fitted closure comprises a closure, a drop ring and a container. The closure has a sleeve with a sleeve snap. The drop ring has an internal snap and an external snap wherein the internal snap engages the sleeve snap of the closure when the closure engages the drop ring. The container has a neck and a neck snap, wherein the neck snap and the internal snap of the drop ring engage when the closure and the drop ring engage the neck. The neck snap of the neck and the internal snap of the drop ring are an order of magnitude stronger than the sleeve snap of the sleeve and the external snap of the drop ring. When the closure is removed from the neck, the drop ring remains attached to the neck and is free to move vertically up and down along the neck, thereby preventing reattachment of the closure to the container.

Abstract: An actuating device for dispensing of a paste-like material, especially in the dental field, from a capsule or cartridge has an abutment for the support of the capsule or cartridge at the actuating device in the direction of dispensing. The abutment is provided at a collar-shaped projection and is a part of at least one securing tongue. The securing tongues are provided at the housing of the actuating device and can be released for releasing the capsule or cartridge.

Abstract: A system for controlling an amount of liquid poured from a liquid container includes a spout configured for attachment to an opening of a liquid container and for controlling a desired amount of liquid poured from the liquid container. The spout is further configured to emit signals containing activity information. A receiver is configured to receive the signals, and a computer is coupled to the receiver, for processing the signals into text for viewing. The present invention further provides a method of controlling liquid flow from a liquid container, including the steps of: (a) determining an amount of liquid which is to be poured from a liquid container; (b) transmitting activity information signal corresponding to a predetermined activity; (c) remotely receiving the activity information signal of step (b); and (d) processing the activity information signal of step (c) into readable form.

Abstract: A sleeve fixedly receivable within the bottle neck, and a spout extending through the sleeve and movable therein to an extended position projecting outwardly of the bottle neck to facilitate pouring contents from the bottle or to a retracted position disposed within the neck when closed by the bottle cap.

Abstract: A delivery system for chemical concentrates, each in a separate container, includes, for each concentrate, a quick-disconnect coupling for a hand-operated valve connected to a pressurized water supply line. The coupling is connected to an air gap inductor including a mixing chamber into which the concentrate is metered. The diluted concentrate is then supplied to a user vessel or directly to a machine reservoir.

Abstract: A device for preventing spillage of wine, liquor, etc. during their pouring from a bottle and the like, the device has a springy element which is movable between a substantially flat inoperative position and a wound operative position so that in the wound operative position it is formed as a tube insertable into a neck of a bottle and the like and firmly abuts, due to its springy nature, against an inner surface of the bottle, to form a tubular guide for pouring wine, liquor, etc.

Abstract: An external bushing for the outlet end of a nozzle spout having a generally tubular body defining an inner cavity which includes a first section and a concentric second section. There is a first open end at the first section and a second open end at the second section. The second section has an end wall which slightly reduces the diameter of the second open end. The outside diameter of the first section is greater than the outside diameter of the second section. The inner diameter of the tubular body is generally constant from the first open end to the second open end and is approximately the same as the outside diameter of a dispensing nozzle spout. However there is groove formed in the inner surface of the tubular body at the approximate juncture of the first and second sections. The bushing is applied over the discharge end of a nozzle spout and attached by an internal swage operation which presses some spout material into the internal groove.

Abstract: The bayonet attachment on the cartridge for attaching a mixer or accessory to a multiple component cartridge is formed as a ring-shaped bayonet socket with two internal recesses and two diametrically opposed cutouts forming one bayonet coupling part means, whereas the bayonet attachment of the mixer or accessory comprises two bayonet lugs corresponding to the cutouts. In a preferred embodiment the lugs and cutouts are of different widths for the coded alignment of the mixer or accessory to the cartridge in one predetermined position only.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable manifold unit for a dispensing gun for two component sausage packs. The disposable manifold unit includes a housing having two parallel cylinders. Each cylinder has a closed end and an open end, wherein each closed end has a passage therethrough. A fixing device is provided on the outer side of the closed ends for affixing a mixing nozzle thereto with each passage for dispensing a mixture of the two component sausage packs. Each cylinder is of such length and diameter as will enable it to receive and retain a discharged sausage from a dispensing gun.

Abstract: A caulking guide for allowing a user to easily apply a smooth, straight bead of caulk having a predetermined width. The device includes a flat, bendable but rigid substantially T-shaped plate. The plate includes an elongated portion and a substantially rectangular leg perpendicular thereto and integral therewith. The elongated portion has one or more retaining bands thereon for receiving and surrounding a caulking tube dispensing nozzle. Along a longitudinal outer edge of the applicator tip are a plurality of measurement indicia to allow a user to select a dispensing opening having a desired width. Opposing side edges of the applicator tip may be folded to a substantially vertical position with the fold lines formed at the measurement indicia corresponding to the dimension desired for the dispensing opening. Accordingly, the substantially rectangluar shaped opening formed by folding the device allows a user to apply a smooth and straight joint having a preselected width.

Abstract: A paper container for a liquid including a base material including: a paper layer, a polyolefin type resin layer disposed on one side of the paper layer, for providing an outer surface, and a saturated polyester resin layer disposed on the other side of the paper layer by the medium of a polyolefin type resin layer, for providing an inner surface; the paper container being formed from the base material so that the polyolefin type resin layer for providing the outer surface provides an outer peripheral surface of the container, wherein the saturated polyester resin layer for providing the inner surface comprises an amorphous or low crystallinity saturated polyester resin having a glass transition point of not lower than 40.degree. C., and a portion of the base material to be disposed on the inner side of the paper container with respect to the paper layer has a water vapor permeability of not higher than 25 g/m.sup.2 .multidot.24 hr.multidot.1 atm.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly adapted for an injector, includes a guide for proper application of injections. The guide has first and second wings each extending outwardly and away from the chamber at an angle. These wings are preferably symmetrical and form a V-shape to accommodate appendages such as fingers, toes, or penises. The wings may be curved or straight depending upon the curvature of the substrate to be injected. Also, depending upon the angle layout or length of the wings relative to the chamber and the symmetry of the wings, injections can be set to penetrate at almost any desired angle.

Abstract: A wine and cork separating device for use with a wine bottle having a broken cork lodged in the neck portion thereof. The device includes an upper pouring spout and a hollow tubular member extending downwardly therefrom. The pouring spout defines a tapered outer wall so as to create a press fitment with the open end of the wine bottle upon being inserted therein and carries a cork and wine sediment filtering screen extending across the interior thereof. The tubular member defines a plurality of fluid passages proximate the lower end portion thereof to facilitate pouring of the wine through the device.

Abstract: An adhesive supply unit used in palletizing applications having a multipositional head consisting of a module, service block, and head. Initially, the head is fastened to the service block forming a single head and service block unit. The head and service block unit may then be fastened to the adhesive supply unit in at least two ways at the lower module of the module. In one embodiment, the head and service block unit are vertically attached to the lower module so as to produce an adhesive swirl spray pattern. In another embodiment, the head and service block unit are horizontally attached to the lower module so as to produce an adhesive bead pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing device generally comprises a plug body, a cap and a straining cup. The plug body is made from soft plastic material and the lower portion of the plug body is provided with a plurality of sealing flanges. The upper portion of the plug body is enveloped with a rigid casing which is provided with an outer thread and in which a directing tube is provided therethrough. The directing tube is projected over the rigid casing and the tip of the tube has an inclined spout. The cap is provided with a sealing element therein and a sealing hole is provided at the bottom center corresponding to the directing tube of the plug body. The bottom of the receiving space is further provided with inner thread which may tightly engage with the outer thread of the plug body. The straining cup is made from a filter which has very fine meshes. The side of the straining cup is provided with a groove.

Abstract: The mixer for a dispensing appliance having a double cartridge is provided at its dispensing end with an attachment which is rotatably mounted thereon by snap-in coupling parts. Moreover, the mixer is provided at its dispensing end with a circular bead and the attachment is provided with a corresponding groove. The bead and the external diameter of the dispensing end of the mixer, on one hand, and the groove and the internal diameter of the attachment, on the other hand, having such dimensions that the attachment is rotatably maintained on said mixer. The design of the snap-in coupling parts allows the use of the same mixer for all kinds of attachments, whereby a rational manufacture becomes possible. Moreover, the rotatable coupling of the attachment allows a fine adjustment of the dispensing end of the attachment with respect to the application surface.

Abstract: A caulking nozzle includes an elongated tube dimensioned for coupling with a caulk tube. A pair of planar side walls each has an upper end portion and a lower end portion. Each lower end portion is integral with each other with the pair of side walls in an orthogonal relationship to each other. The lower end portions are integral with a distal end of the elongated tube. Each lower end portion has a channel formed therein. Each channel has a first end portion and a second end portion. Each first end portion extends within the distal end of the elongated tube. Each second end portion opens out distal ends of the lower end portions.

Abstract: An improved clip-on pouring spout is removably attachable to a screw neck of a container. The pouring spout has a funnel section with a mated prong pair extending proximally from a larger cross-sectional opening of the funnel. The prong pair together defines essentially an external perimeter of the neck. A lumen surface of the prong pair can have an interiorly extending rib, which provides an essentially tight connection when the prong pair is attached to the neck. The rib can extend from the lumen surface closer to an exterior surface of the funnel section, or closer to an interior surface of the funnel section, or intermediate between the exterior and the interior surfaces of the funnel section. The clip-on pouring spout can have more than one prong pair, e.g., four prong pairs, with each prong pair sized to accommodate the same or differently sized screw necks. The pouring spout with a plurality of prong pairs can have an interiorly extending rib on each prong pair.

Abstract: A spout (10) functioning to facilitate pouring of fluid (22) from a container (20). The spout (10) has a hollow base (12) which has a base bottom (12A) securely connected to a base stopper (12B) positioned at a top distal end, a base ring (12C) is securely affixed around the base bottom (12A) positioned a predetermined distance from the base stopper (12B) forming a base channel (12D) therebetween which is slightly larger than a width of a container lip (20B). The base ring angle (12CA) has a base ring (12C) positioned along a lower circumference end thereof. The improved spout (10 ) further has a hollow spout (16) sealably connected at a bottom distal end to the base stopper (12B). The spout (10) further has an air tube (14) securely positioned within the base (12) extending therethrough. The air tube (14) is securely and positioned within the spout (16) extending therethrough terminating at an upper distal end thereof. The air tube (14) extends a predetermined distance from the base (12).

Abstract: The opening and pouring device is useful for a cylindrical liquid-containing container, particularly a metal beverage can, having a cover (A) provided with an openable protective cap (6) defined by a precut perimeter (7) in the cover (A). The opening and pouring device is a metal hand lever riveted to the cover (A) and acting as an opening device for staving in the protective cap (6). The metal hand lever includes a volume pouring spout (1) acting as a drive arm thereof for staving in the protective cap (6) and includes a lip (L) and an open clipping ring (12) provided with a clipping flange (13) of semicircular cross-section consisting of an outer lateral thickened portion for securing the pouring spout (1) in the hole formed by staving in the protective cap.

Abstract: A vented liquid dispenser with a gravity feed of liquid from an inverted bottle includes a cup-shaped body having a center tube extending through an opening in the bottom of the cup-shaped body. A hollow tubular valve member is slidably mounted on the tube and a washer is secured to the lower end of the valve member in sliding sealing engagement with the tube and movable into and out of engagement with a seat surrounding the opening in the cup-shaped body. A lifter extending axially through the valve body has a vent closure at one end engageable with the valve member to seal the valve member with the opposite end engaged by a pivoted handle on the cup-shaped body. A single spring is connected between the lifter, the valve member and the tube for controlling the closing of the vent closure and the closing of the opening in the cup-shaped body.

Abstract: The present invention is a seed tube guide for maintaining the seed tube in the center of the seed planting furrow between the double disc openers. The seed tube guide comprises a unitary member having left and right forwardly extending mounting plates for engaging a seed tube guard. Each of the mounting plates has a notch for receiving the transversely extending ridge of the seed tube guard. Extending rearwardly are left and right guide members for gripping the seed tube and centering it in the seed planting furrow.

Abstract: A foam gun tip assembly capable of quickly mounting various kinds of foam-dispensing tubes.

Abstract: A rapid construction method and apparatus for bulk cargo containers. The system uses a flexible bag which has an open end. The sides of the bag are folded over to form an end wall and sealed together with double stick tape. Side edges are sealed to the end wall with double stick tape to form edge seals. Load, vent, or discharge ports are attached to the end wall with double stick tape. The end is opened for unloading by cutting the section of the end wall which is encircled by the port. An optional access door in the port allows manual access to remove the end wall material. The liner and ports are optionally provided in kit form with pre-attached tape on the liner and ports. The ports do not have to be attached to the liner until required.

Abstract: A nozzle configuration for a static mixer having a retaining shoulder with a square cross-section, an inclined front face and a flat retaining face that is normal to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle. An undercut having a octagonal cross-section is provided immediately adjacent to the retaining face. The faces of the undercut alternately define access surfaces, that are in the same plane as and join with corresponding outer edges of the retaining shoulder, and locking surfaces that undercut the corners of the retaining shoulder for retaining a locking hub on the nozzle. Travelling clockwise around the undercut, each locking face is inclined relative to the preceding access face at an angle of 40.degree. such that it is harder to unlock a locking hub in the clockwise direction than it is to lock it.

Abstract: A composite container having a barrier property and comprising a packaging material which comprises an inner surface layer, a barrier layer, and a base material layer wherein the barrier layer comprises one selected from nylon MXD 6 and a semi-aromatic polyamide resin, which is a copolymer comprising an aromatic polyamide forming component and an aliphatic polyamide forming component wherein the aromatic polyamide forming component comprises an aliphatic diamine and isophthalic acid and/or terephthalic acid, and the aliphatic polyamide forming component comprises a lactam or an aliphatic diamine, and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The above packaging material may also comprise an inner surface layer having a barrier property and a base material layer wherein the inner surface layer having a barrier property comprises the above semi-aromatic polyamide resin.

Abstract: A static mixer for attachment to a cartridge having at least two chambers containing different materials. The static mixer includes an outer sleeve rotatably connected with a center plug. The center plug being positioned inside a collar of the outer sleeve and providing a flow path through the collar to a mixer tube containing a mixer element. The center plug includes hollow male prongs at its connecting end for engagement Within outlets in the cartridge leading to the chambers. The outer sleeve having tabs on the outside of the collar for engagement with locking arms on a discharge end of the cartridge when the hollow male prongs on the center plug are placed within the outlets of the cartridge and the outer sleeve is rotated. Prior to use, a closure cap is positioned above the outlets in the cartridge.

Abstract: A device is provided for controlled dispensing of a measured quantity of fluid from a flexible container, The device has a chamber adapted to hold a measured quantity of fluid when the container is inverted and righted. This fluid is then dispensed from the chamber through a conduit in direct response to a force exerted on the flexible wall of the container. One embodiment of the device is particularly suited to safeguard against contamination of the device. This embodiment features a dispensable nozzle ejectable by the user upon administration of the fluid, as well as a valve system to prevent airborne contaminants from entering the device and fluid reservoir. A further embodiment includes an inlet tube having a plurality of measuring notches communicating with a measuring chamber affixed to the side of the device. The inlet tube may be rotated to seal the chamber against spillage of the fluid. An additional embodiment features a floating housing floor slidingly mated within a housing.

Abstract: A dispenser has a rubber socket with an opening at one end for fluid-tight coupling to a beverage container. An L-shaped, rigid tube has a first leg connected to receive the beverage from the socket, and a second leg with an opening about which a user's mouth can be placed to receive the beverage from the dispenser. Either the socket or the tube has an inlet opening through which a tubular plug extends. A flexible tube is attached to the inner end of the plug and projects outwardly from the open end of the socket. The tube provides passageway through which air enters the container to replace the beverage flowing out through the dispenser.

Abstract: A device for use in combination with a nozzle cap of a spray dispenser and an elongate spray tube inserted into a recessed seat of the nozzle cap for preventing the dislodgement of and the separation of the elongate spray tube from the nozzle cap. The device is a flat strip of flexible material having an in-line pattern of spaced openings. A first opening is stretched over the nozzle cap and the remaining openings receive the elongate spray tube in a weaving-type pattern.

Abstract: An improved dispensing cap for supporting an associated container or bottle in an inverted position. A dispensing cap is provided which comprises a base, a funnel, a compression sleeve, and a seal. The base comprises a supporting flange fixed to a receiving well. The receiving well is adapted to slideably engage the funnel and provides a mechanism for controlling a flow of liquid or gel out of the funnel. The funnel comprises a plurality of flexible flanges mounted to a cap structure. The cap structure has an exterior surface adapted to engage the compression sleeve and an internal surface against which the seal may be disposed. The compression sleeve upon engaging the exterior surface of the cap structure forces the flanges fixed to the cap structure inward, and the flanges, in turn, push the seal inward.

Abstract: An overfill safety adapter is provide which is suitable for use on the outlet end of funnel like devices being used to transfer fluid from one container to another to prevent the overfill of the container and spilling of the fluid which includes an elongated frusto conical shaped housing member adapted to be releasably fitted within an opening of a container to be filled having a bore therethrough, the bore of the housing having a conically shaped upper portion adapted to be releasably mounted on an outlet end of a funnel or spout and a substantially cylindrically shaped lower discharge portion which slidably supports a float operably responsive to the level of fluid in a container; and a magnetically operative valve within the bore of the housing which magnetically co-acts with the float to close the flow of fluid through the bore responsive to the level of fluid in a container to be filled.

Abstract: A container has on a neck portion thereof an external thread for a screw cap and, above the thread a sloping plane in the form of a spiral running around the outside of the container neck over an angle of 360 degrees. A head piece fitted into the container neck has a cylindrical part which bears on the inner side of the container neck and is held firmly on the container neck by a groove-bead connection formed on the outside of the cylindrical and on the inner side of the container neck. A cylindrical part of larger diameter, connected in one piece with the cylindrical part of the head piece, encloses the container neck on the outer side thereof and has on the inner side a sloping plane in the form of a peripheral spiral. The spiral surfaces lie on one another like the flanks of a thread. When the head piece is turned, therefore, the groove-bead connection is released by a wedge effect. The head piece can be removed for reuse of the container by being refilled.

Abstract: An open topped container (1) for liquids such as paint, which container is provided with a pivotally mounted carrying handle(5), wherein the handle is pivotally mounted substantially off-center with respect to the container body (2), whereby when a user holds the container suspended by the handle (5), at least a major part of the open top of the container (1) is unobstructed by the presence of the handle (5) and the user's hand. A wide pouring channel (9) is provided located so that any paint left on the channel (9) after pouring drains back into the container (1) as the container (1) is subsequently held by the handle (5) in readiness for painting.

Abstract: An adjustable dispenser nozzle apparatus for a paper towel container of either rolled or folded towels. The apparatus comprises a base, an adjustable fixture and an inner sleeve. The base includes a plurality of extensions separated by slits. The fixture is adjustable and as it is further threaded onto the base the extensions of the base become narrowed, resulting in a smaller exit aperture for the dispenser nozzle. Furthermore, the bottom part of the base, which is comprised of a plurality of extensions, as well as the bottom part of the inner sleeve, have sharp edges. Thus, providing a suitable surface upon which the dispensed towel may be torn.

Abstract: In a closure device for bottles, particularly intended for bottles containing quality drinks, there are provided a pour body adapted to be secured on the neck of the bottle and a cap which engages releasably with the pour body; the cap is rigid with a tubular outer skirt which abuts against an annular outer portion of a collar fast with the pour body; the skirt and the annular outer portion are bonded by a frangible outer ring which provides a seal hard to rebuild at a low cost.

Abstract: A dropper nozzle is combined with a shield member to form a dropper tip which prevents inadvertent contact of the nozzle during manufacture and use, thereby preventing damage to, or contamination of the nozzle and the contents of the dropper bottle to which the nozzle is attached. The shield is small and is intended to protect the nozzle from coming in contact with the eye, or any part of the face, and not particularly to aid in positioning or directing the drop.

Abstract: In combination, a can of paint having a top opening, the opening being bounded by a bead formed into a circle, a hollow frusto-conical member with top and bottom openings and the bottom opening smaller than the top opening, the member being force fit into the opening with the bottom opening within the can, the member being made from a rigid thermoplastic material with the wall being crushed by the force fit thereby forming a liquid tight fit with the bead.

Abstract: A self-adjusting liquid pourer is provided for a bottle having a neck, and consists of a casing, a mechanism for securing the casing to the neck of the bottle, a pouring spout assembly and another mechanism for rotatively securing the pouring spout assembly to the casing. The force of gravity will cause the pouring spout assembly to always rotate to a correct position with respect to the position of the bottle being held, so that the liquid can be poured our properly through the pouring spout assembly.

Abstract: A sealable nozzle adaptor is described for use on a caulking tube. The adaptor incudes a nozzle portion, a base including a flexible skirt portion for engaging the leading end of the caulking tube, a cap for closing and sealing the open end of the nozzle, and an elongated pin secured in the cap and extending into the nozzle portion. The cap can be attached to the base with a flexible strip or cord to prevent loss. The adaptor slides over the leading end of the caulking tube and prevents air from leaking into the caulking tube.

Abstract: The flat finishing box has attachable/detachable heads each of which comprises a structural part incorporating a mouth and to which an edge assembly and edge assembly adjustment apparatus are attached. Heads are provided for dispensing mud in each of the three standard swath widths, 7", 10" and 12", so that any swath width can be dispensed from one box by interchanging heads attached to the box. The box cover is one extrusion and the bottom and back are another. The hinged edge of the cover has a cylindrical segment along the edge which fits into a partial cylindrical groove in the back, providing a leak proof hinge. Channels are provided to enhance mud flow from portions of the box beyond the width of the mouth of the head being used to the portion within the mouth width.

Abstract: A flexible, generally tubular shaped spout device for use in dispensing fluids from containers having threaded or unthreaded openings. A hemispherical flange is included on a lower open end of the spout device which allows for flexible enlargement of a sealing ring upon compression of the external surfaces of the flange. Dimensions of the flexible spout are such that the spout may be centrally folded and latched in a retaining ring to create a seal between the lower open end and the upper open end of the spout.

Abstract: A dispensing device for helping to pour the contents of a first container into a second container without spillage. The device includes a flexible tube having an opened first end for being positioned on the pour spout of the first container, having an opened second end for being positioned adjacent the inlet opening of the second container, and having an opened interior extending between the opened first end and the opened second end for allowing the contents of the first container to be poured through the opened interior of the tube from the pour spout of the first container into the inlet opening of the second container. The device includes structure for securing the opened first end of the tube on the pour spout of the first container.

Abstract: A spout has a resilient and flexible tubular body which is produced by dipping a heated mold into polyvinyl chloride to form a coating or layer. The layer is cured within an oven and then cooled and removed from the mold. The spout body includes a base inlet portion which is stretched onto or pressed into the annular threaded neck or outlet portion of a liquid container to retain the body and to form a liquid-tight seal. The internal passage defined by the tubular body is closed by the user pinching the body with his fingers after which the container is inverted, and the pinch is released to control the dispensing of the liquid from the container. Interchangeable hollow tip members are also produced by dip-molding, and each tip member is pressed onto the outlet end portion of the tubular body to form a cap or smaller discharge opening.

Abstract: In a liquid handling station taking up and dispensing liquid through one or a plurality of pipettes each having a syringe and a respective nozzle, it is customary to fit the nozzle(s) with a disposable pippette tip(s) which is replaced between samples to avoid cross-contamination. There are difficulties in reliably fitting and sealing these pipette tips onto the nozzles. The present invention simplifies the fitting and sealing of pipette tips onto nozzles by forming each nozzle with an annular groove having a controllably variable axial width. An elastomeric O-ring seal is fitted in each annular groove. The nozzle and its fitted O-ring seal is inserted into a pipette tip, and then the axial width of the annular groove is controllably reduced to cause a circumferential expansion of the O-ring seal. The nozzle and the pipette tip become mechanically and sealingly attached without the pipette tip having to be force-fitted onto the nozzle as was previously necessary.

Abstract: A multiple barrel device for separate storage of viscous materials and for dispensing and intermixing same through a common static mixing element when pressure is applied. The device includes a multiple barrel syringe and a removable nozzle which is coupled to the syringe to form an interlock and a simultaneous pressure seal. The head of the syringe has a plurality of lugs which form bayonet grooves for engaging a complementary number of tong-like projections extending from the head of the nozzle. The head of the nozzle contains an annular bead which simultaneouly seals the interface at the intercoupling between the head of the syringe and the head of the nozzle.

Abstract: An apparatus including an elongate dispensing tube and a forward conical dispensing tip is provided, wherein the dispensing tip includes a deformable dispensing portion formed to enable displacement and repositioning of the dispensing tip during use of the apparatus. A modification of the instant invention includes a bellowed dispensing tube body, as well as inclusion of dispensing caps threadedly mounted to a forward end of the dispensing tip to provide various flow characteristics therethrough. The dispensing tip includes reinforcing wires mounted therein to maintain a displaced configuration of the dispensing tip.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing system includes a manifold for receiving one or more grades of fuel at individual input ports and a plurality of output ports. The output ports are each connected to individual input ports of steering valves, the latter having output ports connected to inlets of nozzle and hose assemblies. A controller is included that is site programmable for designating a particular hose/nozzle assembly for dispensing a particular straight grade or blend of fuel. The controller is responsive to the selection of a given nozzle by a user for energizing and controlling one or more flow control valves, and the steering valve associated with the selected nozzle, for delivering the required grade or grades of fuel to the manifold for dispensing the grade of fuel associated with the selected nozzle, in a desired amount under closed loop control.

Abstract: A variable tip pastry bag includes a flexible, conical-shaped bag with an end opening formed by truncation of the bag proximate the apex of the cone. The surface of the bag further is split a distance longitudinally from the end of the opening so that the size of the opening is variable. The edges of the split are adjustably fastened relative to each other, thus varying the size of the opening. A flexible connecting strap extending from one edge of the split, having a first fastening surface of a hook and loop fastener on its inwardly facing surface, and a connecting strap receiver attached on the outside of the bag proximate the opposing edge of the split, which utilizes an outwardly facing second fastening surface of the hook and loop fastener, may be used for fastening the edges of the split. A flap member is attached to the inside surface of the pastry bag and is formed to extend inside of, and across, the split, so as to preclude loss of icing through the split.