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).

Abstract: There is shown respectively the other and the one part of a set of parts which when assembled provides a transfer apparatus for transferring flowable material such as food or drink powder, or a liquid such as a drinks concentrate, from a source thereof (not shown) in the form of a plastic bag of a gauge which is pierceable. That bag is usually held in a container such as a cardboard box. The bag and its contents are sterilised and delivered sterile to a point of use, where the bag is pierced to effect transfer. To effect such transfer, the one part, which is an adapter plug is secured to a gland which is part of the bag, though in an alternative the one part may itself be a gland integral with the bag. The other part is tubular and hollow, and has an internal thread in a lower (as viewed) part separated by a shoulder from an upper (as viewed) unthreaded tubular part which has a gland for attachment to another filament, such as a tube (not shown).

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved method and apparatus, associated with a self-piercing valve assembly for mounting the self-piercing valve on a pipe and for constraining movement of the valve on the pipe. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a self-piercing valve assembly comprises a clamping assembly and a crimping member associated with the clamping assembly, which crimping member "automatically" crimps a pipe and forms a recess therein when the self-piercing valve clamping assembly is tightened about the pipe, and simultaneously effects a crimping member/recess interface (much like a key-and-keyway interface) which inhibits relative angular rotation between the pipe and valve. The crimping member is, preferably, a rigid, projection or tab.

Abstract: A nozzle apparatus and method for dispensing powdered material from a container such as a cardboard shipping box. The apparatus has a shaft with a tip in the shape of a slant-cut cylinder which is manually inserted into the container through the container wall and an inner plastic lining of the container. A threaded portion on the shaft in the form of an increasing radius helix thread causes the apparatus to tighten against the wall of the container when the user manually rotates a gripping portion of the apparatus. A passageway extends from the tip to a fitting outside the container which can be connected to a vacuum source such as a powder pump to draw in the powder coating material. The fluidized powder is then carried to a spray gun for powder coating an object. A second passageway may be carried within the shaft and extend from an opening within the container to a fitting outside the container to carry a pressurized gas into the container.

Abstract: A brick type container, particularly adapted for aseptic packaging of product such as potable liquids, is formed having optimum dimensions and location of a pour spout fitment thereon. The dimensions of the pour spout components are chosen for optimum performance. The top of the container carries a dispensing opening covered by a severable or frangible extrusion coating or other type of membrane. The fitment is applied to the container by applying it while the container is encased in a pocket on a conveyor, the pocket sides being rigid. The fitment includes a hollow cutter having cutting teeth on its lower periphery, the cutter also functioning as part of a pour spout. The toothed end of the cutter severs the membrane to permit dispensing of product from the carton.

Abstract: A device for dispensing flowing substances comprises a container (3), a valve arrangement and a conduit extending therebetween, said conduit (6) comprising, at its end (30) intended for connection to the container (3), a cutting member (31) adapted to cut through a closure (32) arranged on the container. A sleeve (37) attachable to the container comprises at least one internal and annular sealing member (55) adapted to seal against the exterior of a tubular portion (36), which extends through the sleeve and at one end of which the cutting member is arranged.

Abstract: A disposable replacement tip for caulking tubes includes a conical first end portion tapered acutely to a distal sharpened point. The exterior of the first end portion is provided with threads, and an intake port adjacent to the sharp point extends diametrically through the tubular member. Joined to the wide end of the first end portion is a generally cylindrical, tubular central portion. A second end portion extends from the central portion in opposition to the first end portion, both end portions being aligned along a common axis. The second end portion comprises another conical tubular member tapered acutely to an open end. A continuous flow space extends from the intake port, through the interiors of the first end portion, the central portion, and the second end portion to the open end thereof. The sharpened point of the first end portion may be driven into the end opening of a caulking tube, or through the sidewall of the tube, and the device is rotated manually.

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: An apparatus for piercing a hole in a tube centered on a tube axis has a plurality of housing parts one which is formed with a throughgoing threaded passage centered on a passage axis and both of which are secured the housing parts around the tube with the passage axis extending generally radially of the tube axis. A tool body threadable into the passage is formed with a blind bore generally centered on the passage axis, open radially inward of the tube axis toward the tube, and having an end wall directed radially inward of the tube axis toward the tube. A straight hard metal needle in the bore has a pointed inner end directed radially inward of the tube axis at the tube and an opposite outer end confronting the end wall of the bore. The outer needle end is centered by appropriate formations in the bore on the passage axis and the outer needle end is braced radially outward of the tube axis against the bore end wall.

Abstract: In a water bottle of the type for inverted insertion to a water cooler, the water bottle having a bottle body, a bottle neck terminating in a bottle opening, a cap assembly overlying and sealing the opening, an improvement to the cap assembly is disclosed. The cap body attaches the cap body to the water bottle at the neck overlying the opening. Two portions of the cap are present. A first cap portion includes a membrane attached to the cap body and sealing the bottle opening. A second cap portion has an exposed exterior top overlying the bottle opening and includes an interior surface exposed to the bottle opening. This second cap portion at the interior surface exposed to the bottle opening is moveable to a first short interval towards the membrane and to a second long interval away from the first cap portion at the membrane.

Abstract: A tool for tapping a container and removing fluid from the container includes a modified bit having a tip configured to bore a hole through a wall of the container, such as an oil filter casing or a tank wall, and a threaded frustoconically-shaped shank configured to engage the wall material defining the hole and to draw the tool into sealing engagement with the wall. A valve assembly is attached to the tip remote end of the modified bit. The valve assembly includes a hex-shaped surface for engaging a drill socket so that the tool can be rotated as it is pressed against the wall. A passageway extends through the shank for communicating fluid from the container, and a valve is located in the valve assembly in communication with the passageway to control fluid flow through the passageway. A cap fits over the valve assembly at the tip remote end of the tool during non-use and when the tool is being used to bore through the wall to protect the tool.

Abstract: A lead free water valve for domestic use as a saddle valve for tapping into existent water supply tubes to establish a permanent retrofit installation for controlled water service to a lateral installation, having a set screw affixing the saddle to the supply tube and having a retainer assembly by which a single non-removable fastener secures an operating knob that captures a retainment collar, and micrometer adjustment with port opening indication.

Abstract: An assembly, for providing a passage for liquid between a first member comprising a liquid reservoir such as a concentrate container or storage vessel and a second member such as a liquid outlet, includes a first connector which is adapted to be mounted on the second member and comprises a piercing assembly by which an opening can be provided in the first member, and a second connector which is undetachably connected to the first member. While in use, the first and second connectors are connected to each other, and the first connector is moved relative to the second connector in such a manner that the piercing assembly forces an opening in the first member, whereby the passage is effected.

Abstract: A plastic squeeze tube and dispensing system wherein the plastic tube includes a first end that is closed and has an opening therethrough for hanging the tube from a display rack with graphics on the tube being readily visible. The plastic squeeze tube further includes a second end that is normally closed. Interengaging threads are provided on the second end for engagement with a reusable dispenser. In one form, the second end of the squeeze tube is closed by an integral portion of the tube and the dispenser includes threads for engaging the second end and a member for piercing the integral end. In another form, the second end of the plastic tube is closed by a removable seal and the dispenser includes threads for engaging the threads on the plastic tube and has a dispensing opening. In a further form the threads on the tube are formed by a split tube holder that is mounted on the second end of the tube and has threads thereon for engagement with threads of a dispenser.

Abstract: A plumbing device comprises a clamp 10 which is clamped around a "live" pipe 12 and which threadedly receives a cutter/valve 16 having cutter portions 30 and a valved passage 32. The cutter/valve 16 is screwed home to remove a section of pipe and to align the valved passage with the pipe. The device may then function as a stop-cock.

Abstract: A tapping device and method are provided for tapping tubing. The device comprises a tube portion which substantially encloses a tube, a spring portion which provides a clamping force to the tube portion, and a guide portion which guides and supports tube piercing instruments and taping fixtures. In normal operation, a section of tubing is inserted into the tube portion and the spring portion is pressed together to create a clamping force in the tube portion. Locking members are provided for maintaining the spring portion in a force producing position. Tube piercing instruments and tapping fixtures may then be inserted in the guide portion. The device ensures that the instruments and fixtures are inserted in the correct orientation and the device helps prevent leaks from occurring.

Abstract: A fluid container draining device for draining fluid from a fluid container, such as an oil filter, in a controlled manner. It has a front threaded screw with a sharpened drill tip. It has an internal channel communicating between an opening at the forward end of the screw and a rear region of the threaded screw. A fluid valve is positioned at the rear region of the screw in fluid connection with the channel. The fluid valve provides fluid flow control between the interior of the fluid container and the outside of the fluid container. The fluid valve has an internally threaded front region which screws into the externally threaded rear region of the screw, and an externally threaded rear region, onto which a fluid evacuation line is to be attached. A turning portion for turning the device into the wall of the container is located on the device.

Abstract: A container system for high purity fluids includes an outer container having a mouth and a coupling member for insertion into the mouth. The coupling member defines a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage. The first fluid passage terminates within the outer container at a first location while the second fluid passage terminates within the outer container at a second location, The second fluid passage comprises at least one fluid channel circumferentially extending along the first fluid passage so that high purity fluids may be drawn out of the outer container through the first fluid passage and filled into the outer container through the second fluid passage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement of a nozzle cap for a composite container containing a low-viscosity liquid such as a humidity-curing type adhesive of .alpha.-cyanoacrylate-based adhesive, solvent-volatile type adhesive, various chemicals, food, and ink. A container is provided with a nozzle cap which includes a nozzle connected to a container body and a cap threadably mounted to the nozzle for closing a discharge port of the nozzle. A head of the cap is provided with a column element projecting inwardly for closing the nozzle and a head of the column element is provided with a concave hole into which the tip of the nozzle is removably inserted or fitted. A superior, unique effect is exhibited such that the closure of the nozzle is easily and completely performed, and adhesive or the like adhering to the tip of the nozzle does not spread around and cure, thereby preventing formation of an umbrella- or mushroom-shaped solid material.

Abstract: A no drip pour spout including a tapering tubular spout having a lid piercing member affixed to a larger end thereof using a perforated interface member wherein the interface member has a liquid collection lip arranged to gather liquid which ordinarily would drip from the container. The liquid collection lip is drained by a liquid recovery conduit which is connected to the smaller end of the tapering tubular spout. Liquid which would ordinarily drip from the container is forceably removed from the liquid collection lip by slight suction created by liquid flow through the tapering tubular spout and by gravity. An alternate embodiment includes a provision for use with threaded cover bottle type liquid containers.

Abstract: A container for storage, transport, and dispensing of liquid chemicals includes a fluid container having a port, a dip tube having a fluid passage from an upper-end to a lower end of the dip tube, a dip tube coupling at the upper end of the dip tube for insertion into the port, and a rupturable membrane sealed over a top end of the port. The dip tube coupling has a cavity in its upper end and a fluid passage connecting the cavity with the fluid passage of the dip tube. The dip tube coupling defines a gas passage extending from an interior of the fluid container to the cavity. A rupturable membrane is positioned over a top end of the port to seal the cavity, so that when the rupturable membrane is punctured or removed, gas from the fluid container, which has accumulated in the cavity, is permitted to escape. To remove the liquid chemical, the cap is removed to expose the rupturable membrane.

Abstract: A liquid cartridge storage case is used in connection with a plunger valve liquid dispenser to provide simplified and accurate control of liquid dispensing from a commercially available liquid cartridge, along with reduced downtime. The storage case includes a lower body section to which a commercially available liquid cartridge threadably mounts. Threading of the cartridge to the lower body section pierces a bottom membrane of the cartridge to allow liquid from the cartridge to flow into an internal passage in the lower body section. The internal passage communicates with a passageway of the dispenser through which liquid flow is controlled, via the plunger valve, for dispensing out of a nozzle at one end thereof. Pressurized air supplied from an external source to the inside of the case causes a cartridge wall opposite the pierced membrane to move toward the pierced membrane, thereby forcing liquid under pressure from the cartridge and into the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispenser of flowable materials from a pouch is disclosed. The pouch has an ear (55) at each of the ends of a transverse seal (53) located at one end of the pouch (57). The dispenser comprises i) a cylindrical container (33) having sides and an open top having a rim, the container being adapted to contain the pouch, and ii) a lid (35) attachable to the rim such that the lid is adapted to trap the ears of the pouch between the lid and the rim and to keep said end of the pouch taut between the ears when the lid is attached to the rim. The lid is also being adapted to allow a spout (41) to pierce the pouch at the taut portion.

Abstract: A cap for receptacles, particularly bottles made of plastic in a blow molding process which are filled and closed in the blow mold and which have a bottle neck, is placed on the bottle neck. The cap has, adjoining the section for receiving the neck, a section which forms one piece with the neck receiving section and which is designed as a dropper or other dispenser and a piercer.

Abstract: A container for storage, transport, and dispensing of liquid chemicals includes a fluid container having a port, a dip tube having a fluid passage from an upper end to a lower end of the dip tube, a dip tube coupling at the upper end of the dip tube for insertion into the port, and a rupturable membrane sealed over a top end of the port. The dip tube coupling has a cavity in its upper end and a fluid passage connecting the cavity with the fluid passage of the dip tube. The dip tube coupling defines a gas passage extending from an interior of the fluid container to the cavity. A rupturable membrane is positioned over a top end of the port to seal the cavity, so that when the rupturable membrane is punctured or removed, gas from the fluid container, which has accumulated in the cavity, is permitted to escape. To remove the liquid chemical, the cap is removed to expose the rupturable membrane.

Abstract: A refillable liquid dispenser or container comprising an outer rigid hollow housing including an upper neck having an opening formed therein to receive a liquid dispensing assembly therein and a replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder including an upper portion disposed within the upper neck and a lower portion disposed within the outer rigid hollow housing to receive the lower portion of the liquid dispensing assembly therein.

Abstract: A pressure responsive relief valve assembly for relieving an overpressure condition in a piping system includes a valve and a mounting saddle formed as a unit body with a pipe tapping conduit projecting outwardly therefrom for providing communication between the interior of a piping system and the valve, an opposing saddle, and bolts or other fasteners for clamping the saddles to opposite sides of a pipe. Upon tightly clamping the valve assembly to the pipe, the pipe tapping conduit punctures the pipe wall to communicate the valve with the interior of the pipe. A gasket is provided intermediate the valve assembly and the pipe to prevent leakage. The assembly may thus advantageously be installed on a pipe without interrupting fluid flow therethrough.

Abstract: A spout and sealing cap assembly for a container which contains a product such as a liquid or pasty product. The container includes a nick closed off by a lid that must be pierced for dispensing the product. The assembly includes a spout with a body that is fixed to the neck. The spout also includes a hollow piercing and dispensing element provided with sharp edges designed to pierce the lid. The element is suspended inside the body by a deformable annular bulged membrane which enables the piercing element to assume an upper position and a lower position wherein the sharp edges extend below the ruptured lid. The spout body is covered by a sealing cap which assumes either an open or a closed position. The cap includes a sealing member extending of a top section of the cap. When the cap is closed, the sealing member is designed for insertion in sealing fashion within the hollow element or in a fitting and sealing relationship about the hollow element both when the element is in the upper and the lower position.

Abstract: A beverage cooling device is provided for use with a capsule containing preferably liquified gas such as carbon dioxide. The beverage cooling device includes a cap section having a top with at least one aperture formed therethrough, a push rod projecting downwardly from the top, a sidewall, and a base. Additionally, the beverage cooling device includes a base section detachably secured to the cap section with the base section having a bottom and a base section top. The base section top has formed therein a base section aperture and the base section has projecting upwardly therefrom a pierce pin. The base section bottom also has a lower surface adjacent the pierce pin.

Abstract: A douche or enema dispenser is provided as a unitary hermetically sealed container and a cooperating overcap. The container has a cap structure which is removable by torsion applied through the overcap positioned over the cap structure, engageable with the adjacent container neck portion, and simultaneously rotatable as well as axially movable relative thereto. As the overcap is rotated relative to the neck portion, ribs in the overcap engage tip portions of a wing member associated with the cap structure. Since the cap structure is mounted over and sealed about a frangible web located around the container mouth that is located at the distal end of the neck portion, when sufficient torsion develops, the web is fractured, the cap is removed, and the container is opened. In opening the container, force upon walls of the liquid-filled body portion of the container is minimized.

Abstract: A dental capsule for mixing a cement powder with an activating liquid having a frangible seal. The frangible seal is placed between a nozzle and the body portion of a capsule preventing unmixed cement from entering the nozzle. The nozzle has a circumferential groove facilitating positioning thereof. A vent formed in the body of the capsule prevents premature rupturing of the frangible seal upon insertion of the plug. A second and third embodiment use a two-part plug for dispensing activating liquid to the cement powder contained within the body of the capsule.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser operable between opened and closed positions is adapted for attachment to a flexible bag that contains a liquid, particulate matter or other fluid material, where an opening is provided through a wall of the bag into an interior of the dispenser. The dispenser is initially closed to fluid flow, for the purpose of storage and shipping, by a diaphragm that is cut the first time the dispenser is operated to its opened position. A specially designed diaphragm cutting track and cooperative knife shape cause a cut diaphragm flap to be pushed out of the fluid flow path through the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispensing unit for mixing and dispensing a beverage which consists of several constituents, including syrup. The unit dispenses beverage from a bottle having a bottom outlet portion and through a syrup path controlled by a manually operable valve. A gas path in the dispensing unit supplies gas into the bottle for urging the syrup from the bottle and into the syrup path. An additional liquid is permitted to flow to a mixing chamber along with the syrup where they are mixed.

Abstract: A T-branch formation device using two identical side members to form a snap-on saddle around a resilient plastic pipe and a screw-in coupling cutter which cuts through resilient piping, retains the cut piece, and simultaneously provides a threaded surface for attaching a branch tubing which forms a leak-proof connection.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing unit for dispensing syrup from a syrup container and mixing the syrup with diluted water and carbonated water is disclosed. The unit includes a body having a syrup flow path, a gas supply path, and a receiving portion for the syrup container. The interior of the syrup container is linked to the gas supply path which supplies carbon dioxide into the interior of the syrup container so as to drive the syrup out of the syrup container and into the syrup flow path. The syrup container is disposed in the receiving portion which includes a first and second hole such that the first hole is linked to the gas supply path and the second hole is linked to the syrup path. A projecting portion is integrally formed with the receiving portion and includes a separating wall which separates the first and second holes so as to prevent the carbon dioxide from flowing directly from the first hole to the second hole.

Abstract: An opening-closing device for a flexible containing a liquid includes a cylindrical spout attached to the outer surface of the bag, and a stopper for the spout which includes a blade for perforating an area of the bag located within the spout when the bag is to be opened. An arrangement of tongues or wings extend from the sides of the spout so that a user may grip the tongue or wing while perforating the area of the bag within the spout upon insertion of the stopper.

Abstract: A plastic perforative spout for dispensing substances through a sidewall of a plastic container includes a unitary rigid plastic, preferably teflon or polyethylene, perforation element with a protective cap, a dispensing valve removably attached to the perforation element, and an accessory circular adaptor for rounded containers. The plastic cutting element extends from a hollow shank surrounding an opening in a flange portion of a hollow tubular body. Two intersecting cross ribs are formed inside the shank, and a vertical rib extends from the intersection of the cross-ribs to the point of the radius cut semi-circular cutting element. The plastic dispenser is removably attached over the tubular body, and a boss is pressed to displace the flexible concave valve to dispense the container contents through the mouth of the dispenser. A snap lock holds the valve open if desired. The circular adaptor fits over the shank and defines a concave surface for mounting flush against a curved surface.

Abstract: A squib inflator adaptor for operatively connecting a conventional electrically actuated squib to the threaded neck of a compressed gas cartridge such that upon actuation of the squib, a pierce pin in the adaptor pierces the frangible seal of the gas cartridge allowing the gas therein to escape and inflate the inflation article.

Abstract: A system for administering acid to a clogged drain, and the method of using the system. The system includes a coupling to which a container of the acid can be threadedly secured. The coupling includes a piercing nipple, which penetrates a seal on the acid bottle. The nipple is hollow, and the acid passes from the bottle through the nipple and into a rigid, but arcuately deformable, tube that is connected to the coupling and is in fluid communication with the nipple. The tube is inserted into the clogged drain, until it is embedded in the clog. The acid is delivered directly to the clog, where it reacts with and dissolves the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for inflating tire tubes, more specifically the inflation of bicycle tire tubes either a SCHRADER or PRESTA type inflation valve. In one embodiment, a conduit having an internal gas passage threadably connects the tire tube inflation valve to a sealed cartridge containing a requisite volume of pressurized gas to inflate a mounted tire. A pointed puncture tube mounted at the inlet end of the conduit and forming a portion of the internal passage, ruptures the cartridge seal when the cartridge is connected to the conduit. The gas flow through this ruptured seal is controllable by a seal around the puncture tube that contacts the cartridge seal. Attachment means and seal elements contained within the conduit prevent loss of the pressurized gas during tube inflation. A gas-tight connection to the tube inflation valve is created by a resilient coupling member mounted at the outlet end of the conduit.

Abstract: A spout, adapted for attachment to an oil can or the like, has a generally tubular configuration. A tubular sleeve permits partial or total occlusion of the flow of liquid by axially moving the sleeve portion. Thus the spout may be closed before turning the oil can over for pouring the oil into an engine, then releasing the flow of oil when the spout is safely engaged into the engine crankcase inlet. Six embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: The cap comprises a casing rotatively mounted on a container with a groove being provided to prevent said casing from axially sliding. The casing is connected slidably to a bell which is itself connected by a helicoidal thread to a sheath mounted on the container. The bell is provided with a neck having a wall bordering an opening for containing a stopper connected to the container.

Abstract: A bag puncturing device to couple to a socket outlet of a plastic liner bag of a liquid container where the socket is closed off by a portion of the plastic bag. The puncturing device comprises a connector engagable in the socket and movable linearly in the socket and having a liquid passing opening through the connector housing a coiled compression spring which extends from the connector and is longer than the socket and a cutter which is caused to penetrate the socket closing portion of the bag by relative movement between the connector and the socket thereby allowing the spring to enter into the bag.

Abstract: A system for administering acid to a clogged drain, and the method of using the system. The system includes a coupling to which a container of the acid can be threadedly secured. The coupling includes a piercing nipple, which penetrates a seal on the acid bottle. The nipple is hollow, and the acid passes from the bottle through the nipple and into a rigid, but arcuately deformable, tube that is connected to the coupling and is in fluid communication with the nipple. The tube is inserted into the clogged drain, until it is embedded in the clog. The acid is delivered directly to the clog, where it reacts with and dissolves the same.

Abstract: A countertop pressurized beverage system includes an outer housing, and an inner flexible Mylar bag containing a potable liquid, such as beer or a carbonated beverage, requiring pressurization. A closed plastic container capable of withstanding substantial pressure encloses the flexible bag, and is mounted with the housing. A compressor supplies air to the closed plastic container at a pre-set level, in order to maintain carbonation in the potable liquid. A thermoelectric cooling unit is mounted on the bottom of the countertop unit to provide cooling, to a plate which is mounted in thermally conductive proximity below the closed plastic housing at the bottom thereof where the flexible bag rests against the bottom of the plastic container. A cap makes threaded engagement with mating threads on a wide mouth opening on the closed plastic container; and the cap has an inwardly extending central tube around which the mouth of the flexible bag is secured.

Abstract: A dispensing spout includes a tubular body having axially opposite ends of which one end has a cutting edge for penetrating the wall of a container from which a product is to be dispensed and an opposite end of the tubular body has a groove defined by an axial groove portion and two generally radial grooved portions each ending in a blind wall. A ring is freely slidably received on the tubular body and has a tab in registration with the groove. A gasket is sandwiched between the retaining ring and the thread of the tubular body. The tab of the ring is engaged in one of the radially grooved portions for threading the tubular body into the container after the wall has been punctured. The tab is further received in the other of the radial grooves for compressing the gasket and effecting the seal between the dispensing spout and the container.

Abstract: A container provided for the controlled dispensing of powders and liquids which compress,a container body,an extremely threaded neck provided on said container body,a cylindrical, tubular extension member axially connected at one end to the externally threaded container neck,the cylindrical, tubular extension member having an inner base compressing a calibrated portion and terminating at the other end thereof in a divergent frustoconical outlet mouth portion,a rupturable transverse membrane diaphragm scalingly separating the calibrated portion from the outlet mouth portion,a circumferential groove provided on the outer surface of said tubular extension member, in the vicinity of the diaphragm,a cylindrical capsule acting as a scaling and rescaling device, the capsule having at one end thereof an internally threaded portion adapted for screw engagement with the externally threaded neck, andan elastic training ring circumferentially provided on the inner surface of the cylindrical capsule for spring-engagement

Abstract: A pouring-stopper device for a container, comprising a stopper and a cover or seal movable relative to said stopper, in which said cover and stopper are provided with complementary means preventing separating the one from the other, the first movement of said cover relative to the stopper, which follows tearing the guarantee strip away, causing piercing of a lid, said first movement simultaneously causing in said cover, an outlet to be formed for the product contained in said container.

Abstract: To dispense quantities of pressurized liquid (e.g., carbonated beverage) from a container of the type having a ring near the base of the neck and a cap on the neck--without removing the cap. A fitting grips the ring. A hollow screw is threaded into the top of the fitting and is turned to seal against the cap in an annular area. A tube fits through the screw, pierces the cap inside the annular area and extends inside the container, the tube being sealed within the screw. A valve on the tube dispenses desired quantities of fluid. Where the cap is exceptionally tough, a lever may be used to force the tube downward to pierce the cap.