Abstract: An improved dispensing closure system for dispensing a product from a container includes an elongate or oblong dispensing orifice for dispensing a ribbon of product. One form of the dispensing closure system also includes a spout having a dispensing orifice that is oriented at an angle relative to the closure deck and relative to the flow direction of product from the orifice. The closure provides for the dispensing of product in a clean and controlled manner without mess. One form of the closure system also incorporates conical geometries in transition surfaces extending from the container opening to the dispensing orifice. The conical geometries of the transition surfaces provides for a smooth transition of product flow from the container opening to the dispensing orifice, while minimizing the volume defined by the closure system spout and thereby providing increased “suck-back” and an abrupt “cut-off” of product compared to prior art devices.

Abstract: The invention provides a cartridge for dispensing fluent materials into creases of garments to render them more permanent. The cartridge comprises a plastic elongated body having an integral tongue projecting laterally of the body at one end and through which the fluent composition is dispensed by passing a piston along the inside of the body. The tongue is a narrow member and is aligned with integral laterally projecting fins which fit into the crease of a garment to be rendered permanent. The tongue has a narrow rectangular bore into which fits a nozzle also having a narrow rectangular bore. The tongue bore and the nozzle bore are aligned with the fins, so as to provide maximum exactness in alignment of the body, crease and ribbon of composition which is dispensed from the nozzle. The design maximizes application efficiency by ensuring registry with the crease and nozzle.

Abstract: A high-pressure liquid spray nozzle having an elongate nozzle body having a longitudinally extending liquid flow passage, which in the illustrated embodiment, is defined in part by a plastic liquid throttling and stabilizing insert. The insert has a liquid flow passage which includes an upstream entry section, a smaller diameter downstream approach section, and an inwardly converging throat section between the upstream and downstream sections. The upstream passageway section has a scalloped cross-sectional configuration which define a plurality of longitudinally extending flutes effective for stabilizing and minimizing turbulence in the high pressure liquid flow stream directed through the nozzle such that a more concentrated, solid liquid flow stream is discharged from the nozzle with increased velocity and surface impact force for enhanced cleaning.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing topically applied viscous fluids from a container is provided. The dispenser includes a cap arranged on the container and having a dispensing orifice therein. The dispensing orifice includes a center portion and at least three legs which radiate outward from the center portion such that viscous fluid dispensed from the container has an upper surface with a plurality of ridges formed therein. A lid is also provided. The lid has a projection arranged thereon. The projection on the lid having a configuration that is complementary to the dispensing orifice and being arranged on the lid such that the projection extends into the dispensing orifice when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A miniature, stand-alone, countertop freezer primarily for domestic use, and a soft-serve dispensing method, that allows extended storage of a food product at an optimum soft-serve sub-freezing temperature prior to dispensing. Its housing has a compact configuration for freezer-like insulated food product storage. However, when soft-serve dispensing is desired, the housing is vertically extended to expose a decorator pattern cap. A press plate in the upper portion of the housing is activated, either manually or otherwise, to push downwardly on the food product container, and thus force the food product through the pattern cap below the food product container and into a receiving vessel. The pattern cap may be a part of the dispenser or a part of the food product container. Although not limited thereto, use is contemplated with ice cream, sherbet, yogurt, sorbet, and other frozen dessert products. Alternative power supply sources are contemplated.

Abstract: An intra-oral molding compound ejection tip is provided to provide a substantially uniform expanding solid angle of the mixed molding compound upon molding compound ejection. A prior art intra-oral tip typically includes an ejection orifice defined about an axis parallel to the direction of mold compound ejection. In a preferred embodiment, two cuts are placed in the tip at right angles to one another within the plane of the normal axis of molding compound ejection. Each of these cuts is sized with respect to the ejection orifice to produce a uniformly expanding solid angle of the ejected molding compound. This uniformly expanding solid angle of the ejected molding compound has the property of having higher normal incidence to both preparation and margin to the preparation in teeth having dental surgery.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing beverage, in particular beer, which container comprises a top surface, while in the top surface a valve is provided for dispensing the beverage, and pressure means are provided in the inner space of the container for expelling the beverage from the container via the valve.

Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing a viscous material from a source of the viscous material. The nozzle includes a dispensing orifice, a nozzle throat in flow communication with that orifice; and a transition in flow communication with the nozzle throat and the source of viscous material. These portions of the nozzle have a specific size relationship.

Abstract: The invention provides a cartridge (10) for dispensing fluent materials into creases of garments to render them more permanent. The cartridge comprises a plastic elongated body (50) having an integral tongue (16) projecting laterally of the body at one end and through which the fluent composition (40) is dispensed by passing a piston (32) along the inside of the body. The tongue is a narrow member and is aligned with integral laterally projecting fins (18, 20) which fit into the crease of a garment to be rendered permanent. The tongue has a narrow rectangular bore into which fits a nozzle also having a narrow rectangular bore. The tongue bore and the nozzle bore are aligned with the fins, so as to provide maximum exactness in alignment of the body, crease and ribbon of composition which is dispensed from the nozzle. The design maximises application efficiency by ensuring registry with the crease and nozzle.

Abstract: A container and closure package in that includes a container having a body, a finish wall extending from the body with at least one external thread, a circular throat at an axial edge of the finish wall remote from the body and having a lesser inner diameter than the finish wall, and a pour spout extending axially from the throat at greater inner diameter than the throat. The container body, finish wall, throat and pour spout are of integrally blow molded construction as formed, with the inside diameter of the throat being optionally reamed as required for sealing engagement with the closure. The closure has a base wall, a peripheral outer skirt extending from the base wall with an internal thread for receipt over the external thread on the container finish wall, and an internal skirt extending from the base wall and spaced radially inwardly from the outer skirt for sliding plug-sealing receipt within the throat, with the pour spout being disposed between the inner and outer skirts of the closure.

Abstract: An automatic system and method for changing a disposable nozzle for a multiple component reactant mixture injector. A robot supports a mixing head that is used to inject a reactant mixture. The robot moves the mixing head including a shroud and the disposable nozzle to a nozzle changing station. The shroud is retained on the mixing head by a threaded collar that is unscrewed at the nozzle changing station by a nut runner. The used nozzle is ejected from the shroud, engaged by a gripper and disposed of while a new disposable nozzle is obtained from a magazine and placed in the shroud. The threaded collar reattaches the shroud to the mixing head and the mixing head is returned to operation.

Abstract: An improved dispensing closure system for dispensing a product from a container includes an elongate or oblong dispensing orifice for dispensing a ribbon of product. The dispensing closure system also includes a spout having a dispensing orifice that is oriented at an angle relative to the closure deck and relative to the flow direction of product from the orifice. The closure system provides for an abrupt “cut-off” of product and thus provides for the dispensing of product in a clean and controlled manner without mess. The closure system also incorporates conical geometries in transition surfaces extending from the container opening to the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A cartridge for receiving and dispensing a paste has a cartridge body having a front end with a lateral outlet opening for dispensing the paste material. The cartridge body has a longitudinal center axis and the outlet opening has a central axis inclined forwardly relatively to the longitudinal center axis. The outlet opening has a width measured in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal center axis and an axial length measured in the direction of the longitudinal center axis. The width and the length are different, and the width is preferably greater than the axial length.

Abstract: A container top includes rotatable elements that are used to dispense matter from the container. The top includes a drum with chambers of varying volumes, and a rotatable disc on opposing ends of the drum to allow material to flow into and out of selected chambers of the drum. A spout is rotatably connected to one end of the drum with one disc connected to rotate with the spout, and a cap is rotatably connected to an opposing end of the drum. The drum and spout are rotated to control the filling of the chambers and the emptying of selected chambers. Latches extend between the parts to hold them together while allowing the rotation. Resilient rings are interposed between the drum and mating parts to allow resilient sealing of the chambers during rotation.

Abstract: A nozzle for use with an apparatus for inserting toothpaste having a plurality of materials into a toothpaste container. The nozzle includes a first hollow member for receiving a first material, and a second hollow member arranged inside the first hollow member for receiving a second material. The first and second hollow members enable the first and second materials to be inserted into the toothpaste container such that. one of the first and second materials is arranged inside the other of the first and second materials when the toothpaste is dispensed from the toothpaste container.

Abstract: A spill-resistant container for storing and dispensing a liquid, the container having a curved neck which prevents the liquid from spilling when being poured out of the opening of the container. For example, the spill-resistant container may have a curved neck in the form of a number “7 ”, a letter “Z ” or a letter “S ”. When the spill-resistant container that is full of liquid is tilted such that the liquid level inside the container is higher than the liquid level at the opening of the container, no liquid flows out of the container. The liquid will start to flow out of the container only after the container is tilted beyond a predetermined start-to-pour angle. The start-to-pour angle is reached when the container is tilted enough so that the outside air starts to enter the container and the liquid inside the container starts to flow out of the container. This design makes pouring a liquid from a full container much less likely to spill.

Abstract: A solid-foods dispenser receives a stick of solid edible material and dispenses the material in at least one ribbon of desired thickness. The solid-foods dispenser comprising an elongate housing having structural walls defining a chamber bounded by terminal ends wherein the chamber has an internal configuration generally corresponding to the configuration of the stick of material to be dispensed. A first closure is associated with a loading end of the dispenser and is adapted to be removingly engaged from the open terminal end of the housing. A second closure is positioned substantially adjacent the discharge end of the dispenser having a first portion of affixed to the housing and a second portion spaced from a bottom wall of the housing thus defining a discharge slot between second portion and said bottom wall of said chamber.

Abstract: A new, reusable caulking guide and reinforcing tip, removably attachable to the dispensing nozzle of a tube of caulking, glue or sealant, mounted upon a caulking or like gun, for assisting the efficient application of caulking compound to extended surfaces of different and varying widths from different and varying angles of attack, while also reinforcing and protecting the dispensing nozzle. The invention is preferably constructed of a flexible thermoplastic, such as polyethene.

Abstract: A cannula for vaginal irrigations includes a straight cylindrical duct (1) whose proximal end is shaped to form a connection (4) for the mounting on a supplying device (5) containing a treating solution, as well as an ogive (2) extending rearwards from the distal end of said duct (1) so as to enclose externally the distal portion of the duct (1), whose distal end is in communication with the outside through a ring of at least four holes (3) formed on the tip of the ogive (2). The ogive (2) has an elliptical shape both in the longitudinal plane and in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and extends almost to mid-length of the duct (1), while the holes (3) are inclined at 30° with respect to the axis of the duct (1) both in the sagittal plane and in the longitudinal plane orthogonal thereto. The anatomical shape of the ogive (2) and the arrangement of the holes (3) provide an irrigation which is correct, effective and without risks for the user.

Abstract: A composition for the maintenance of youthful, glowing, radiant, and hydrated skin, including a sufficient amounts of acids of hydroxacid, to facilitate exfoliation of skin in a novel moist manner, without substantial irritation, as well as the prevention, treatment and management of skin conditions, such as acne, wrinkled, irregularly pigmented, photoaged, and thickened layers of the epidermis, and the like, which has as major constituents, safflower oil, flaxseed oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, organic beeswax, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, a skin exfoliating agent, cocoa butter, vitamin A, tocopheral linoleate, borax, oil of lavender, and tincture of benzoin as an antimicrobial agent to inhibit or reduce microorganisms on the skin.

Abstract: A composition for the maintenance of smooth, radiant, hydrated skin, including sufficient amounts of acids of hydroxyacid, to facilitate exfoliation of skin in a novel manner, without substantial irritation, as well as the prevention, treatment and management of skin conditions, such as acne, wrinkled, irregularly pigmented, photoaged, and thickened layers of the epidermis, and the like, which has as its constituents, safflower oil, flaxseed oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, organic beeswax, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, cocoa butter, vitamin A and tocopheral linoleate, borax, oil of lavender, and tincture of benzoin as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A topical transdermal delivery system for lubricating and alleviating distressed skin conditions of the hands, and skin. It has as its constituents a mixture of organic safflower oil, flaxseed oil, tincture of benzoin, and organic beeswax blended in a cream-like base.

Abstract: A grout dispensing system that includes an injector having a number of user selectable dispensing nozzles that allow an individual to select a desired dispensing opening diameter for a particular job and which includes a piston/plunger for forcing grout out of the nozzle under pressure into the gap between tiles to ensure that a proper amount of grout is within the gap. The injector includes a hand grip assembly that is gripped by a user with one hand while simultaneously pushing the plunger/piston into the injector cylinder.

Abstract: A material handling fitting consisting of a tube having inlet and outlet ends, with the tube being stepped between its ends and having a plurality of respectively opposed outer and inner land areas of progressively smaller to larger diameters from one of its ends to the other. The different respective outer and inner land areas are sized to correspond to and telescopically cooperate selectively with inner and outer land areas respectively of substantially conventional material dispensing members, over a wide range of sizes and types. Upon two of such members being telescoped simultaneously with the opposite fitting ends, separable leakproof joints can be established for defining a continuous passageway between the dispensing members via the fitting, suited for conveying therethrough material under pressure.

Abstract: A non-closable device with no movable parts which fits on to twist top beverage bottles reducing the size of the opening and flow of liquid from the bottle. The piece in itself consists entirely of molded plastic. Threading on the interior of the base cylinder (6) enables the unit to be screwed on to the bottle. A spout member (4) with slotted aperture (2) enables liquid to flow through the device at a decreased volume and rate. The piece is screwed onto a beverage bottle and the user drinks through the spout member (4) via the slotted aperture (2). The piece makes drinking from twist top beverage bottles easier for toddlers and/or people who have difficulty drinking from common beverage bottles, and for people in general who simply prefer a more regulated flow and contoured spout.

Abstract: A liquid container includes a drop dispensing tip with a hollow stem which defines a liquid passageway and an interior partition wall in the passageway. The partition wall separates the liquid passageway into an upstream chamber and a downstream chamber. Flow communication between these two chambers is provided by a liquid passage in the partition wall. The liquid passage guides liquid against an impingement surface in the downstream chamber from which the liquid is dispensed dropwise.

Abstract: A non-spill liquid bottle having an extended curved neck in the form of a number seven "7", a letter "Z" or a letter "S" incorporated into the design of its mouth opening. This non-spill design allows a full bottle of liquid to be partially turned over with liquid level inside the bottle being higher than the liquid level at the mouth opening and no liquid will flow out from the bottle. Liquid will start to flow out only after the bottle is turned further and the tilting angle reach the predetermined pouring angle. The pouring angle is the tilting angle of the bottle when outside air starts to enter the bottle and liquid inside the bottle starts to flow out. This design makes pouring liquid from a full bottle much less likely to spill.

Abstract: A container for holding and pouring semi-viscous or viscous liquids is disclosed and is particularly useful for holding and pouring condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, relish or semi-viscous liquids such as salad dressing. The container includes an integrally molded body having a neck finish defining a generally cylindrical opening and being adapted to secure a lid to the container. At least one shaped pour guide is formed by the body below the neck finish for controlling and directing the flow of liquids out of the container in at least one selectable direction. In an embodiment, the container includes a plurality of shaped pour guides formed by the neck of the container and being spaced equidistantly about a circumference of the neck finish and opening of the container.

Abstract: A solid-foods dispenser adapted to receive a stick of solid edible material and dispense the material in at least one ribbon of desired thickness is disclosed. The solid-foods dispenser comprises an elongate housing having structural walls defining a chamber bounded by terminal ends, the chamber having an internal configuration generally corresponding to the configuration of the stick of material to be dispensed. A first closure adapted to be removingly engaged to one end of the elongate housing has an advance associated therewith and a second closure adapted to be fitted to the other end of the elongate housing has an interchangeable die associated therewith. The advance has a plunger for dispensing the stick wherein the advance moves the plunger. The plunger has a forward end surface configured to mate with the interior surface of the second closure and is positioned within the housing and movable therewithin.

Abstract: A closable dispenser and an apparatus for dispensing a flowable product therewith are provided. The apparatus for dispensing includes a collapsible product container. The closable dispenser includes an outlet member having a base and a 3-D tip having a 3-D opening therein. The dispenser also includes a spout member having a hollow main body fixed to the container, a stopper extending from the main body and having a 3-D shape complementary to the 3-D opening of the tip, and a passage between the main body and the stopper.

Abstract: A blow-molded polymeric container having an enlarged annular neck and a spout integrally molded on at least one side wall beneath the neck. The neck defines a mouth opening which is offset from a vertical axis in the direction of the spout.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing decorating materials such as frosting incorporates a dispensing tube having the material to be dispensed and a water-operated piston therein. Application of water under pressure to the dispensing tube results in the dispensing of the material through a decorating tip. The water pressure applied to the dispensing tube is controlled and regulated through the utilization of a control valve assembly having a flow stop valve and an on/off valve. Water applied to the control valve assembly is pressure regulated and filtered.

Abstract: A package for dispensing a flowable substance is provided which includes a container, a closure and a cap. The container on a closed end is sufficiently rounded to render that end incapable of standing upright. A second end of the container has a round opening for dispensing the flowable substance. The closure is positioned across the second end and includes an oval top wall with opposite exterior and interior surfaces, a skirt surrounding the top wall and at least two separate apertures for fluidly communicating with the opening of the container. The cap is seatable over the closure and includes a roof with an inner surface and a flat outer surface, an apron surrounding the roof and a set of plugs projecting downwardly from the inner surface of the roof. The plugs are equivalent in number and shape to the apertures and seatable therewithin to prevent egress of flowable substance from the container.

Abstract: The disclosed port device has a tube with a base that can be permanently bonded to a surface with its outlet throughbore aligned with a crack therein, for funneling the material into the crack; and the port device tube can have a low silhouette of possibly 3/8" high overall, suited for leaving the device in place after crack filling had been completed. The material under pressure can be communicated to the port device via a flexible hose connected between special fittings, that respectively can be seated across leakproof joints established with the material dispensing system and with the port device. This means that the material dispensing system can be well spaced physically from the crack itself, by almost the hose length, and that the operator need not hold the material dispensing system relative to the crack.

Abstract: A hopper assembly comprising a hopper bin having a substantially trapezoidal discharge opening and a charging adapter having multiple walls, each of the walls having a vertical portion.

Abstract: A dispensing orifice for free-flowing, liquid condiments is provided. The dispensing orifice is adapted to be provided as a fitment for a container, especially for a bottle containing liquid condiments. The dispensing orifice provides for two modes of dispensing, a dropwise dispensing pattern, and a streamwise dispensing pattern.

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 new Personal Hygenic Washing System for douching the external pelvic area as well as for use internally. The inventive device includes a contoured cleaning member having a plurality of irrigation holes, a squeezable bottle and means for attaching the cleaning member to the squeezable bottle.

Abstract: A device for applying medication fluid on mucus membrane in interior of body cavities has a manually actuatable pump element mountable on a medication supply container for discharging a medication fluid and having an outlet, an insertion tube having one end connected with the outlet and provided with a through going longitudinal opening, a distributor body connected with an opposite end of the insertion tube and having an outer shape and a volume to correspond to a body cavity to be treated, the distributor body having a plurality of outlet openings distributed over its outer surface and communicating through an interior of the distributor body with the insertion tube so that a medication fluid supplied under pressure is a discharged from the outlet openings over an outer surface of the distributor body.

Abstract: A closure is provided for a container having an opening. The closure includes a base for mounting to the container around the opening. A dispensing valve is disposed across the base and defines an orifice which opens to permit flow therethrough in response to increased pressure within the container and closes to shut off flow therethrough upon removal of the increased pressure. An outer member is included on the base outwardly of the valve. The outer member defines at least one dispensing aperture and functions as a flow baffle and/or guard for protecting the valve.

Abstract: A method an apparatus for simultaneously dispensing a plurality of viscous materials, such as dentifrice pastes, produces a striped outer layer of a first material surrounding a core of a second viscous material. The apparatus includes a collapsible tube or pump-type dispenser containing a first viscous material and a second viscous material of a contrasting color in contact with the first material so that both materials are dispensed simultaneously. The tube or dispenser includes an outlet nozzle having a shaped outlet capable of scraping and removing a portion of the outer layer of viscous material to dispense the core material having stripes of the outer material. The nozzle is capable of forming a plurality of fine pin stripes on the core material.

Abstract: A closure is provided for a container having an opening. The closure includes a base for mounting to the container around the opening. A dispensing valve is disposed across the base and defines an orifice which opens to permit flow therethrough in response to increased pressure within the container and closes to shut off flow therethrough upon removal of the increased pressure. A dispersion baffle is included on the base outwardly of the valve. The baffle defines a plurality of dispensing apertures.

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 process for producing siloxane modified polyolefin copolymers and products comprising the copolymer with the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein: x=1 to 1000; m=2 to 100; n=0 to 1000; y=1 to 3, z=0 to 2, wherein (y+z)=3; and p=1 to 200; wherein each R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbons, phenyl, benzyl and alkylphenyl having from 6 to 12 carbons; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl and alkylphenyl having from 6 to 12 carbons; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and propyl; and Z is selected from the group consisting of O, S, NH and NR' wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylphenyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel, multisegmented nozzle for dispensing viscous materials, particularly for dispensing differently colored toothpaste into toothpaste tubes so as to produce toothpaste of striped appearance when dispensed from the tube. The nozzle has a tubular body defined by an outer body wall, and has within the tubular body a central channel and a plurality of longitudinal first and second side channels situated around the central channel. The first side channels have a cross section which narrows towards the central channel; the second side channels have a rectangular cross section. Because of this configuration the nozzle is able to load multicolored toothpaste tubes which dispense toothpaste in a substantially more uniform striped pattern than conventionally loaded multicolored toothpaste tubes.

Abstract: The disclosed port device has a tubular inlet end stepped with progressively smaller land areas sized to establish a leakproof separable joint with outer land areas of conventional material mixing/dispensing tubes. Separate radial base blades hinged from the port device near its outlet end fit either unfolded flush against a flat surface aligned over a crack therein or back-folded into the crack itself, for alternative uses of the port device. The port device beyond the base is beveled across end edges, for cooperating with corner surfaces and guiding material discharge under pressure into an underlying corner crack, where two partly folded base blades can then fit flush against the corner surfaces. An expandable sleeve fitted into the structure crack can be deformed radially upon tightening a nut for retaining the port device in the structure even when dispensing material under high pressures into the crack, as by an accessory fitting mechanically locked to the port device.

Abstract: An asymmetrical ice dam has a half dome projecting inwardly from the upper rim of a water pitcher. A strainer projects down from the major lip. These two members form a major lip. A spout projects outward from the upper rim of the container adjacent the strainer. A minor lip projects inwardly from the upper rim of the water pitcher adjacent the spout. The server can precisely control the flow of ice by rotating the major lip/strainer combination away from its vertical axis. A cooking container embodiment is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bottle for liquids is fitted with a dropper adaptor including a plastic body having extending longitudinally therethrough a flow channel. Over at least a first length portion thereof the flow channel has a cross section in the shape of a star with at least three branches. The channel opens outwardly from the body only at an outlet aperture at an outlet end of the flow channel and at an inlet aperture, defined by plural windows, at an internal end of the flow channel.

Abstract: A filler cap, for filling a reservoir with a fluid and automatically controlling the level to which the fluid is filled, has a generally cylindrical base, a cap top attached to the base, a generally cylindrical base extension extending from the cap top, a face plate attached to the base extension, and a nozzle extending from the face plate. To facilitate control of the level to which a fluid is filled, the face plate includes one or more holes therethrough and the nozzle is longitudinally cut at an angle.

Abstract: A nozzle (10) which is mountable on conventional aerosol dispensing valves comprises an electrically conductive extension tube (18) situated to receive discharge from the outlet of an aerosol product dispenser. The nozzle also includes an actuation member (28) which is electrically connected to the extension tube (18) and which is dimensioned and configured so that the user can dispense aerosol product by depressing the actuation member (28). Optionally, the extension tube (18) comprises a detachable discharge region (24) to allow the use of a variety of differently configured tube outlets.