Abstract: A beverage server for pouring a beverage includes tubular through-screw portion 4, gas supply tube 2, gas supply device 3, gate valve 43, tubular pouring portion 5, and check valve 51. The gate valve is configured to be opened and closed with the pouring portion. The pouring portion has beverage supply hole 53 formed at a lower end portion thereof. Food additive gas supplied from the gas supply device is supplied from the gas supply tube to the through-screw portion and supplied to internal space S through a space between an outer wall of the pouring portion and an inner wall of the through-screw portion. The food additive gas exerts a pressing force that causes the beverage to flow to the inside of the pouring portion through the beverage supply hole, open the check valve, and be poured through an orifice of the pouring portion.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a liquid that includes a body, a closure, and an overcap. The body includes an interior storage volume, a neck finish on a first wall of the body, and a protrusion on a second wall of the body. The neck finish defined outlet through the first wall for dispensing the liquid. The closure for sealing the outlet and coupled to the neck finish. The overcap is removably coupled to the closure and includes a first end including a recess configured to receive a portion of the closure when the overcap is coupled to the closure and a second end including a shield defining a shield recess and a piercer. The shield is configured is configured to at least partially surround the protrusion of the body such that the piercer pierces the protrusion to create a vent opening when the shield at least partially surrounds the protrusion.

Abstract: A serviceable valve carousel system may include a valve carousel housing having a first port adapter receiver, a valve service port, and a second port adapter receiver. A rotatable valve carousel may be disposed within the valve carousel housing. The rotatable valve carousel may include a valve lumen and a removable valve cap. A first port adapter may be removably attached to the first port adapter receiver and a second port adapter may removably attached to the second port adapter receiver. The first port adapter and the second port adapter may be of a type or kind needed to facilitate connectivity. The rotatable valve carousel may be rotatable between a first state that allows fluid communication between the first port adapter and the second port adapter through a check valve and a second state that allows the worn check valve to be removed and replaced via the valve service port.

Abstract: A bottle access device comprising a body, a central bore extending partway through the body from a first end, and one or more radial bores extending radially from the central bore through the side of the body. The bores may form a path from outside the body, through the radial bores, through the central bore, and out the first end. The device may be inserted through the wall of a plastic bottle, allowing access to product within the bottle via the bores by squeezing the bottle. The body may be threaded and the second end of the body may be pointed, allowing the device to act as a self-tapping screw for insertion into the wall of the bottle.

Abstract: A tap is described, for delivering liquids from a vessel comprising: an elongated supporting body equipped with an inclined internal contact surface next to its delivery end; an upper closing element and tamper-preventing seal which closes the delivery end of the supporting body; a pin centrally placed inside the supporting body and equipped with an O-ring adapted to sealingly engage the inclined internal contact surface when the tap is closed; a dome-shaped elastic valve element operatively connected to the pin at the opposite end with respect to the delivery end of the supporting body, the dome-shaped elastic valve element performing the automatic closure of the tap; and a plate operatively connected to the dome-shaped elastic valve element.

Abstract: A serviceable valve carousel system may include a valve carousel housing having a first port adapter receiver, a valve service port, and a second port adapter receiver. A rotatable valve carousel may be disposed within the valve carousel housing. The rotatable valve carousel may include a valve lumen and a removable valve cap. A first port adapter may be removably attached to the first port adapter receiver and a second port adapter may removably attached to the second port adapter receiver. The first port adapter and the second port adapter may be of a type or kind needed to facilitate connectivity. The rotatable valve carousel may be rotatable between a first state that allows fluid communication between the first port adapter and the second port adapter through a check valve and a second state that allows the worn check valve to be removed and replaced via the valve service port.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for dispensing liquid from a standardized container (e.g., a water bottle). A gravity based dispenser for use with a bottle of liquid (e.g., water bottle) hangs about the neck of a user and allows the user to selectively dispense water from the water bottle while the user maintains a valve of the dispenser in an open position. In a closed position, the valve of the dispenser prevents the flow of liquid from the bottle to which the dispenser is attached. The valve is biased to the closed position. In this way, a user may use water to wash their hands using a single water bottle without using unnecessary quantities of water.

Abstract: A drinking container includes a base and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The base and the sidewall define a cavity. The drinking container includes an ice retaining structure in the cavity, with the ice retaining structure including a ring member held adjacent an inner surface of the sidewall. The ring member and the sidewall define at least one laterally extending gap therebetween. The ice retaining structure is positioned and configured to retain ice in the cavity and to permit liquid to pass through the at least one gap when the drinking container is tilted relative to vertical.

Abstract: A dispenser for viscous foods like condiments, batter and syrups employs a flexible plastic bag made of a flexible plastic material. The dispenser includes a cylinder having an annulus and defining an open interior. The cylinder receives the flexible plastic bag within the open interior. The cylinder includes a threaded nozzle that extends away from the open interior. A dispensing cap threadingly engages the threaded nozzle and includes a hollow tube and at least one knife edge which extends past the annulus into the open interior.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a dispenser for accessing and removing residual fluid from a container that includes a base portion having a chamber therein for containing the fluid, a piercing member extending from the base portion for piercing the container to access the fluid within, and an aperture in the piercing member whereby the fluid flows through the aperture into the base portion. A fluid outlet in the base portion is provided for removing fluid therefrom.

Abstract: A drain assembly for a tank or containment vessel of the type having a flexible and removable interior liner. The drain assembly comprises a drain intake in fluid communication with a wall traversing portion. The drain intake is operatively deployable in proximity to the bottom of the tank and the wall traversing portion is operatively deployable through a wall of the tank. The wall traversing portion includes a conduit portion in fluid communication with the drain intake and with a location exterior to the tank. The conduit portion includes an interior stopper plate and a threaded portion.

Abstract: This specification discloses an article for providing fresh water to fowl and a method for making the same. The article comprises a valve which is adapted to be attached to a bottle. The valve is adapted to be attached to a bottle by way of a female connection adapter. This specification also discloses a valve comprising a valve body and an actuating mechanism comprising an actuating pin, a receiver pin and a ball. The receiver pin has a thermal conductivity selected from the group of between greater than 50 Btu/(hr-° F.-ft) at 68° F., greater than 100 Btu/(hr-° F.-ft) at 68° F. and greater than 150 Btu/(hr-° F.-ft) at 68° F. The receiver pin also has a length dimension configured so that greater than about 25%, greater than about 35%, greater than about 50%, greater than about 75% or greater than about 90% of the receiver pin length extends beyond the receiver first end when the valve is closed.

Abstract: One-piece dispensing closure or lid molded in a single mold not requiring assembly of independent pieces, except for a seal after filling the closure with the additive. The closure has a round side skirt and security or tamper evident band, provided inside with threaded ribs, a flexible diaphragm with a tearing structure made up of a central stem and a tearing cylinder having a plurality of tearing tips to break the seal and release the additive.

Abstract: An applicator tip is provided for operating in conjunction with a pierceable fluid reservoir. Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. The cap-applicator can have an internal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. Projections can be provided, in the form of fins on a tube or a multi-prong structure with straight or curved projections. The tips of one or more projections can include dispensing ports or the ports can be recessed from the distal tip, such as in a notch, so as not to be obstructed if the distal tip of the cap is pressed against an animal to dispense the fluid.

Abstract: An assembly is configured to secure to a spout of a bag in order to pierce the bag to allow fluid to flow therethrough. The assembly includes an adaptor configured to secure to the spout. The adaptor includes an annular base connected to a cap-connection tube. The assembly also includes a cap that is rotatably secured to the cap-connection tube. The cap is configured to rotate about the adaptor in order to slice a fluid opening through the bag.

Abstract: A young coconut insert that is used to deliver the contents of a young coconut in a hygienic and safe manner, the young coconut insert comprises of a needle like body, the needle like body having a top section, a middle section, and a bottom section, the bottom section of the needle like body defines an opening that will increase in diameter as it flows toward the top of the needle like body, the top section of the needle like body will define a receiver and a flange, and the middle section of the receiver will either be screw like or it will define wings that face upward from the bottom section of the needle like body. The young insert further comprises of a cap that is placed over the receiver. The young coconut insert may still further comprise of at least one tamper resistant seal. The tamper resistant seal may be placed over the cap of the insert or over the receiver prior to the placement of the cap.

Abstract: A beverage server system for extracting a beverage from a corked beverage bottle without uncorking the bottle includes a penetration element for penetrating the cork. The penetration element includes a beverage extraction conduit for extracting the beverage from the bottle and a gas injection conduit for injecting gas into the bottle. A gas injection port disposed in the gas injection conduit is located at a level higher than a beverage extraction port disposed in the beverage extraction conduit in the bottle when extracting the beverage from the bottle through the beverage extraction conduit. The beverage server system has a simple structure, extracts beverage from the bottle without causing contact of the beverage inside the beverage bottle with air, and is easy to operate, maintain, and introduce into a household.

Abstract: The self-opening closure includes a pouring spout (10), which can be assembled leak-proof on a combipack or a container spout sealed with foil material, twist cap (9) and a self-opening sleeve (1) arranged inside the pouring spout, which can be made to rotate by the twist cap. The self-opening sleeve forms on its upper edge an indentation (4), which becomes smaller towards the bottom edge (6) and tapers off into the same. There are guiding means present on the outer side of the self-opening sleeve and on the inner side of the pouring spout so that the self-opening sleeve is guided downwards by rotation on the pouring spout. The indentation (4) lies partially inside the pouring spout and partially below the same after unscrewing of the cover cap and forms an air inlet channel, which results in a steady outpour of the liquid content of a combipack.

Abstract: A beverage server system for extracting a beverage from a corked beverage bottle without uncorking the bottle includes a penetration element for penetrating the cork. The penetration element includes a beverage extraction conduit for extracting the beverage from the bottle and a gas injection conduit for injecting gas into the bottle. A gas injection port disposed in the gas injection conduit is located at a level higher than a beverage extraction port disposed in the beverage extraction conduit in the bottle when extracting the beverage from the bottle through the beverage extraction conduit. The beverage server system has a simple structure, extracts beverage from the bottle without causing contact of the beverage inside the beverage bottle with air, and is easy to operate, maintain, and introduce into a household.

Abstract: An applicator is provided with a volume for receiving one or more disposable or refillable container containing a hair treatment composition. The applicator is provided with opposed arms that are configured such that, when the arms are brought towards each other, the hair treatment composition is dispensed.

Abstract: A beverage server system for extracting a beverage from a corked beverage bottle without uncorking the bottle includes a penetration element for penetrating the cork. The penetration element includes a beverage extraction conduit for extracting the beverage from the bottle and a gas injection conduit for injecting gas into the bottle. A gas injection port disposed in the gas injection conduit is located at a level higher than a beverage extraction port disposed in the beverage extraction conduit in the bottle when extracting the beverage from the bottle through the beverage extraction conduit. The beverage server system has a simple structure, extracts beverage from the beverage bottle without causing contact of the beverage inside the beverage bottle with air, and is easy to operate, maintain, and introduce into a household.

Abstract: An opening mechanism for use with a fluid filled collapsible container is disclosed. The mechanism comprises an outlet spout adapted to be joined to a wall of the collapsible container, a perforator for opening the collapsible container through the outlet spout and a driver having a passage therethrough. The driver is received within the outlet spout and screw threadedly engaged therewith for advancement by relative rotation thereof to drive the perforator though the outlet spout to thereby open the collapsible container and permit fluid to be dispensed through the passage. A circumferential flexible seal is provided within the outlet spout on one of the driver and the outlet spout to engage with the other of the driver and the outlet spout to reduce leakage of fluid between the outlet spout and the driver as the collapsible container is opened.

Abstract: Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. In the present invention, a fluid, such as a pesticide or parasiticide, glue, solvent, lubricant, medicament and the like is loaded into a fluid reservoir and the reservoir sealed. The reservoir can be attached to a cap-applicator structure which is in an inactive configuration. In the inactive configuration, a piercing tip remains poised over the reservoir in an inactive configuration without forming an opening in the reservoir. The cap-applicator can have a sharp intsernal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. This will allow the user to dispense the liquid out of the reservoir through the applicator.

Abstract: A turbine meter for measuring the flow of a fluid comprises a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port and defining a fluid flow path along a central axis thereof. A flow conditioner is mounted in the flow path downstream of the inlet port and has a plurality of flow deflectors canted in a first direction relative to the central axis. A first turbine rotor is located downstream of the flow conditioner and is mounted for rotation about the central axis. The first turbine rotor has a plurality of first rotor vanes canted in a second direction relative to the central axis, the second direction being opposite to the first direction. The meter further comprises a second turbine rotor located downstream of the first turbine rotor and mounted for rotation about the central axis.

Abstract: A pouring nozzle with a flange and an internal thread and an external thread, and also a cutting element having an upper rim and a lower rim formed with teeth. A screw cap with catches acts on catches of the cutting element. To make fitting easier, the cutting element and the pouring nozzle are produced as a one-piece semifinished product, wherein the cutting element is connected to the lower rim by weakened bridges so that the lower rim of the cutting element lies in a plane with the upper rim of the pouring nozzle and the teeth are protected in the pouring nozzle. This structural design allows an easy fitting which also reduces the reject rate.

Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a storage chamber for the substance. The container includes a passageway in fluid communication with the storage chamber. The container includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway relative to the storage chamber. The device includes a one-way valve assembly including a piercing portion. At least one of the piercing portion and the pierceable wall is movable relative to the other between a first position wherein the pierceable portion is not piercing the pierceable wall, and a second position wherein the pierceable portion is piercing the pierceable wall allowing the flow of substance from the storage chamber. A removable member is disposed intermediate the valve and the container that prevents movement of at least one of the piercing portion and pierceable wall to the second position until the removable member is removed.

Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a storage chamber for the substance. The container includes a passageway in fluid communication with the storage chamber. The container includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway relative to the storage chamber. The device includes a one-way valve assembly including a piercing portion. At least one of the piercing portion and the pierceable wall is movable relative to the other between a first position wherein the pierceable portion is not piercing the pierceable wall, and a second position wherein the pierceable portion is piercing the pierceable wall allowing the flow of substance from the storage chamber. A removable member is disposed intermediate the valve and the container that prevents movement of at least one of the piercing portion and pierceable wall to the second position until the removable member is removed.

Abstract: A liquid storage container (eyedrops container) comprises a container body having a liquid storage portion for containing medical liquid therein, and an instilling portion for allowing the medical liquid to flow out in an opened stage. An aerating device having a filter element and a check valve for allowing ambient air to flow in from outside and preventing the liquid from flowing out to the outside is installed at the bottom of the container body. Further, a cap having an opening member and a valve member is mountable on the container body.

Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a storage chamber for the substance. The container includes a passageway in fluid communication with the storage chamber. The container includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway relative to the storage chamber. The device includes a one-way valve assembly including a piercing portion. At least one of the piercing portion and the pierceable wall is movable relative to the other between a first position wherein the pierceable portion is not piercing the pierceable wall, and a second position wherein the pierceable portion is piercing the pierceable wall allowing the flow of substance from the storage chamber. A removable member is disposed intermediate the valve and the container that prevents movement of at least one of the piercing portion and pierceable wall to the second position until the removable member is removed.

Abstract: A closure device attachable above a location of a closed receptacle, comprising a stopper portion with a cylindrical pour-out spout connected or connectable to the receptacle, and a screw cap screwed onto the lower part, and a cylindrical piercing element that in the axial direction is open at both sides and is displaceably mounted in the lower part, wherein catch portions move the piercing element helically downwards when screwing off the cap for the first time, wherein the piercing element is equipped with at least one cutting element.

Abstract: A fluid filter draining device is shown for draining fluid from a fluid container, such as an oil filter, in a controlled manner. An engagement ring is frictionally engaged on the outer sidewalls of a fluid filter. The engagement ring carries a threaded screw with a sharpened tip and a channel communicating between an opening at a forward end of the screw and a rear region of the threaded screw. When the screw is turned it penetrates the sidewall of the fluid container and enters the fluid containing cavity of the filter. Fluid is drained through the channel in the drill tip and out through an associated swivel hose connection and swivel hose to a collection container.

Abstract: A dispensing container having a neck with a throat opening closed by a cap having a pierceable membrane adjacent atop of the cap, the cap having a dispensing nozzle with a lumen therethrough and an overcap for enclosing the dispensing nozzle having a moveable plunger pin extending into the lumen of the nozzle and moveable therein to pierce the membrane.

Abstract: A re-closable pouring element for cardboard/plastic composite packages, especially for drinks packages, which comprises an encompassing fixing flange as well as a frame element that is provided with an outer thread and an inner thread, a cutting element that has an outer thread, and a screw cap having an inner thread, wherein the cutting element is produced in the spraying position at the end of the frame element opposite to the fixing flange and together with this has been injection moulded across at least one connecting bridge in a unitary manner, and wherein the cutting element is situated in the interior of the frame element at the assembly position of the pouring element.

Abstract: An invention is provided for a manually controllable produce stent. The manually controllable produce stent includes a fluid control mechanism capable of stopping a flow of fluid and also allowing a flow of fluid through the fluid control mechanism. In addition, the manually controllable produce stent includes a stent body in fluid communication with the fluid control mechanism. The stent body is capable of stenting an organic membrane of a hollowed organic container and includes a hollow interior capable of providing fluid to the fluid control mechanism. Optionally, a serrated cutting aperture can be disposed at an end of the stent body opposite the fluid control mechanism, which is capable of cutting an opening in the organic membrane of the hollowed organic container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid supply assembly for a device, particularly a printing machine. The assembly includes a lower base and is of the type in which the fluid is conditioned in an upper container which is intended to be connected to a fill opening in the base by a coupling. In order to mount the coupling on the base, the coupling is moved linearly along a vertical assembly axis and then pivoted around the assembly axis. The coupling has at least one keying pin which is received in a complementary groove in one face of the base when the coupling is being moved linearly. The invention also relates to a printing machine containing one such assembly.

Abstract: A fixing member is fixed to a beverage pack in a state in which a through-hole and an opening are aligned. Next, the pointed end of an adapter body is inserted into the opening through the through-hole. This causes the pointed end to puncture a film and pass through the opening, but a flange serves as a stopper so that just the pointed end is inserted into the beverage pack. At this point the surrounding area is kept liquid-tight by a seal, and the adapter body is prevented from falling out by ridges provided to this. One end of a tube is connected to a joint of the adapter body. A catheter is connected to the other end of this tube, allowing a nutritional beverage contained in the beverage pack to be discharged directly from the catheter.

Abstract: A carbonation retaining closure assembly device for beverage containers. The device comprising a cap member manufactured to seal and adapted to engage with the mouth of the beverage container. An inner groove surrounds the outer peripheral edge of the cap member forming a stud within the center of the cap member. The stud has a threaded outer wall. A connector member has an internal bore dimensioned to accommodate the length and circumference of the stud. The bore has means for securely engaging upon the outer wall of the stud. A cutting means is internally mounted within the top layer of the bore wherein a slit is punctured within the outer wall as the connector member is engaged upon the stud. A dispensing mechanism is disposed upon the top of the connector member for dispensing the beverage through the slit such that the carbonation level in the beverage container is retained.

Abstract: A coupling device is provided for allowing one wearing a protective mask to drink fluids from a standard drinking fluid container. The device includes a punch at one end, a central body, and a capture port at the other end of the central body. The punch punctures a wall of a fluid container. Drinking fluid flows into the central body. The drinking tube is inserted into the port to allow one to drink fluid from the container. The device allows one wearing a protective suit in a contaminated environment to obtain drinking fluid from a standard, commercially-available container.

Abstract: A compressed gas cartridge dispensing system capable of dispensing at least two different capacities of non-threaded neck compressed gas cartridges as well as optionally dispensing all cartridges having a ?-24 neck thread. The standard 12-gram CO2 non-threaded neck compressed gas cartridge fits this dispenser. The same dispensing system is also capable of dispensing larger capacity cartridges having a neck dimensioned smaller than a ?-24 female thread minor diameter with a water capacity in the range of 16 to 50 ml. Obvious advantages to the dispensing system are added options offering increased versatility for harnessing compressed gas cartridges of differing capacities in a unique dispenser including a novel cartridge storage feature.

Abstract: There is described a closable opening device for a sealed package containing a pourable food product. The opening device has a tubular frame defining a through hole and fitted about a pierceable portion of the package; a removeable threaded frame which screws onto the frame to close the hole; and a tubular cutting member movably engaging the hole, rotatably connected to the frame at least when disengaging the cap from the frame when unsealing the package and projecting axially from the frame and inwards of the package to detach the pierceable portion partly from the rest of the package and the cutting member has, along a lateral wall, a number of through openings to allow air into the package when pouring the product.

Abstract: A flow controller for a container including a slide member guide, having a first peripheral flange on an outer surface, and configured to be either integral with the container or to be attached separately to a neck of the container. The neck includes a seal. A slide member is slideably and rotatably carried within the slide member guide. The slide member includes a second peripheral flange attached to an outer surface of the slide member to provide a space for insertion of a shipping pin between the first and second peripheral flanges. The shipping pin prevents an inner edge of the slide member from contacting and puncturing the seal. The container can include a lancing pin disposed on the inside of the container and is configured to contact the slide member at a top end and actuate an air vent at the opposite end.

Abstract: A tube having a needle piercing membrane closing the threaded opening of a tube neck is provided with a screw-on nozzle defining cap having an internal stopper projecting into the mouth opening to the throat, the stopper sealingly engaging the perforated mouth opening and terminating adjacent the membrane.

Abstract: An end-cap lockingly securable to the end of the pipe at the same time a secondary action such as a branch line is formed to the main pipe line. The end cap housing has an integral branch forming member to allow a user to lock the end cap to the pipe by forming a branch line on the side of the pipe with the end cap housing sandwiching the end of a pipe between a pipe insert and a pipe receptor in the end cap housing. The pipe receptor includes an insert having a sealing surface, which when engaged to the interior surface of a pipe, forms a leak-proof relationship with the pipe.

Abstract: Process for transferring at least a portion of a running web from a first section of a web making machine includes rotating an endless conveyor belt by driving at least one driven pulley, creating a negative pressure at an inner surface of endless conveyor belt as endless conveyor belt is guided over suction box, and guiding the at least a portion of running web onto endless conveyor belt. Process also includes transferring the at least a portion of the running web from endless conveyor to rope section located outside of a web width, pivoting endless conveyor belt around the pivot axis to move downstream end into an area of rope section one of at and before transferring, and pivoting endless conveyor belt around pivot axis to move downstream end into an area of the at least a portion of running web and inside web width.

Abstract: A closable opening device (2) having a frame (15) defining a through hole (16) and fitted about a pierceable portion (4) of a sealed package (1) for pourable food products; a removable cap (17) cooperating with the frame (15) to close the hole (16); and a substantially tubular cutting member (18) engaging, in use, the hole (16) in angularly and axially movable manner, and having an end edge (40) in turn having, on the face, cutting means (41) cooperating with the pierceable portion (4) to open the package (1); the frame (15) and the cutting member (18) are molded in one piece in a preassembly configuration, wherein they are secured coaxially to each other by breakable connecting means (62).

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid dispenser which is adapted to connect to a container, the container including a membrane seal, wherein the dispenser is movable between two configurations being an unopened configuration to an open configuration which opens a liquid channel from the liquid dispenser to the container cap, and which pierces the membrane seal to open a liquid channel from the container through to the dispenser. A method of manufacturing such a dispenser is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid dispenser which is adapted to connect to a container, the container including a membrane seal, wherein the dispenser is movable between two configurations being an unopened configuration to an open configuration which opens a liquid channel from the liquid dispenser to the container cap, and which pierces the membrane seal to open a liquid channel from the container through to the dispenser. A method of manufacturing such a dispenser is also disclosed.

Abstract: A container capable of being easily resealed is provided having a closure cap for the outlet nozzle and an outlet opening which is sealed by a membrane. The outlet nozzle has an outlet body with an outlet channel and a connecting element for connecting the outlet body to the outlet opening of the container. An element is provided for piercing the membrane during or after the connection of the outlet body to the outlet opening of the container. This element may be configured as a part of the outlet body.

Abstract: A self-tapping tee for heavy walled plastic pipe such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or thick walled polyethylene tubing. The self-tapping tee includes a saddle for gripping a tubular line to be tapped, a coupling tap with a stem for poking a hole in a sidewall of the line, with the sidewall of the line around the hole stretched about the stem, forming a seal, and a removable mandrel for supporting the stem while the hole is being made.

Abstract: A fluid container draining device (10) for use in draining a fluid container, such as an oil filter (12) in a controlled manner. It has a drill bit (14) with a sharpened tip (16) and exterior channels (20) on its shaft (18) extending from its tip (16) to a rear region (22). The drill bit (14) is immobilized in an axial bore (3) of a drill bit holder (24) which has a threaded front region (26) which is preferably frustum-shaped. Located rearwardly of the drill bit holder (24) is a valve (42) which when opened up permits fluid to be drained from the fluid container (12) through the channels (20) on the drill bit's shank (18), through the axial bore (30) in the drill bit holder (24), and out through the valve (42).