Abstract: An isolated compensated fluid delivery system is used in an underwater vel, such as a torpedo, to deliver a supply fluid such as fuel, while displacing the supply fluid with a compensating fluid to compensate for change in buoyancy of the underwater vessel. The buoyancy compensated fluid delivery system includes a container, such as a fuel tank, a flexible delivery chamber disposed within the container adjacent a flexible compensation chamber. An outlet is coupled to the flexible delivery chamber and extends outside the container to direct the supply fluid out of the flexible delivery chamber. An inlet is coupled to the flexible compensation chamber and extends outside the container to direct the compensating fluid into the flexible compensation chamber as the supply fluid is being delivered. The volume of compensating fluid is substantially equivalent to the volume of supply fluid such that the weight and displacement of the underwater vessel remains substantially constant.

Abstract: A frozen confection dispenser includes a collapsible container for the confection such as ice cream and a piston for selectively collapsing the container to extrude the confection from the container through an outlet to a cone or the like.

Abstract: A double chamber aerosol container has a soft elastic inner sack, mounted within a metal container body, and a housing mounted to a top end of an inner periphery of the inner sack. The inner sack is in contact with special sized temporarily fitting portion as well as insertion contact portion of the housing to prevent the propellant from leaking out. Where an inner diameter of the top end of the inner periphery of the inner sack is 1, the outer diameter of an insertion contact portion of the housing is set to 1.02 to 0.98, the maximum outer diameter of the temporarily fitting portion is set to 0.97 to 0.95, the minimum outer diameter of the temporarily fitting portion is set to 0.94 to 0.88, and the minimum portion is formed below the maximum portion as well as the width in the up and down directions of the temporarily fitting portion is set to 0.19 to 0.10.

Abstract: A pressure container for applying pressure to a flexible bag received in it and filled with a medical fluid, in order to deliver the fluid from the flexible bag, has a housing that has an opening for introduction of the bag. Also provided are a cover for covering the opening, an aperture for leading a fluid discharge line of the bag out of the pressure container, and a closure for sealed joining of the cover and housing. In the interest of simpler design and easier handling, it is proposed that the housing be configured as an upright hollow-cylindrical body, closed at the bottom and open at the top, the cross section of which has a flattened oval shape and corresponds roughly to the cross-sectional contour of a bag; and that the two opposing large-area upright sidewalls each have, in mirror-image fashion, the shape of a segment of a cylindrical shell whose lateral ends are joined by joining segments.

Abstract: A packaged food warmer and dispenser that includes an open interior sized to receive a pair of collapsible containers including food product. A paddle assembly including a movable paddle member is positioned within the open interior to divide the open interior into a storage area and a dispensing area. A collapsible container of food product is received in both the dispensing area and storage area. The collapsible bag of food product in the dispensing area is connected to a pump assembly and dispensed from the food product warmer and dispenser. The collapsible container of food product in the storage area exerts a bias force on the pivotable pressure paddle to urge the food product from the collapsible container in the dispensing section. The pressure paddle includes a heating element positioned between a front face surface and a back face surface to heat each of the collapsible containers.

Abstract: There is disclosed a foaming device for dispensing foam. The device includes a collapsible liquid container and a foam pump attached to the container outlet. The foam pump includes two enclosures, the first being bonded in the throat of the container and the second being telescopingly received in the first with a flexible seal mounted on the second enclosure to provide an air tight seal. When assembled, the two enclosures define an air chamber and a fluid chamber each having outlets which merge by the foamer outlet. The fluid chamber accepts liquid from the container and when the second member is moved with respect to the first member the fluid chamber is pressurized to open an outlet valve and air is simultaneously expelled through the outlet. The liquid and air commingle as they pass through a wire, plastic or fabric mesh thereby forming the foam. There is included a dispenser housing for releasibly receiving the collapsible liquid container and foam pump.

Abstract: Attachment for emptying a thin plastic bag containing a viscous liquid, especially a bag filled with adhesive. Said attachment comprising a base plate (3), which preferably is designed as a lid, which fits onto the working container. In said base plate an opening (4) is made, which opening has a tapered section (5), which tapers to a point (8). The side edges (6, 7) of said tapered section being connected to one another at said point (8) via a suitable rounded section. At least along said rounded section an upwards projecting wall (9) has been arranged, said wall forming a guiding surface for the thin bag, whereas on the bottom side of the base plate a wall (11) is arranged, said wall forming a screen near the said point (8). The wall (9) and the screen (11) can together with the rounded section be designed as an insert, that can be clamped into the tapered section (5) of the opening (4) of the base plate.

Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a fluid, including a receptacle containing a shrinkable bag suitable for shrinking as the quantity of fluid contained inside it diminishes, the device also including extraction means opening out to the inside of the bag. Inside the bag, the device includes a free body whose buoyancy is selected so that it takes up a position close to the extraction means when the device is in use for dispensing a quantity of fluid, the shape and the dimensions of the body also being selected so as to prevent the bag from tearing as it shrinks.

Abstract: Assembly for packaging and dispensing a product, particularly a liquid product, includes a closed reservoir (2) for the product, consisting of a variable-volume body, one end of which is closed by a rigid base (16) including a transverse bottom (20) traversed by an emerging collar (18) forming a single piece with the base; and a pump (26) arranged in the collar, in communication with the reservoir. The inner wall of the collar (18) includes fastening element (18d) capable of permanently deforming a zone of the body (28) of the pump (26) in order to immobilize the pump (26) in the collar.

Abstract: A dispenser (1) for a liquid product (P), provided with a dispensing head (7) has an axially movable push button (26) defining a pumping chamber (22) having an intake opening (14) for the product, obturated by an admission valve (16) carried by a piston (12). The piston has at least one sealing lip (12a, 12b) in contact such that the internal sides are displaced between a high position and a low position, the passing from the low position to the high position causing the product to be drawn in and the reverse passing causing the drawn-in product to emerge through a dispensing valve (40). A spring (32) is provided for restoring the push button (26) into its high position. The admission valve (16) and the piston (12) are mounted on a collar (4) having a seat (18) for the admission valve (16). The sealing lip (12a, 12b) is made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, and the admission valve (16) is formed by a membrane made of a flexible material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing ink to an ink fountain of a printing press. A flexible bag of ink is utilized and is compressed for forcing the ink into the fountain, and a sensor determines the level of ink in the fountain and thus controls the force on the bag, that is, the compressor on the bag. The flexible bag of ink is subjected to a compressor, which can be a flexible air-filled bladder which forces against the ink bag to compress the ink therefrom and into an ink fountain.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and forcibly discharging flexible irrigation fluid bags under controlled pressure includes a body having a recess formed therein slightly inclined to the vertical and cooperating with brackets at the lower end of the recess to support and retain a bag therein and wherein the bag discharge conduits depend from the body between the brackets. A door is hinged to the body and movable to a closed position for engaging the bag during forcible deflection of the bag to discharge fluid therefrom. An inflatable bladder is supported in the recess in the body and is connected to a source of pressure air at a cylindrical ported plug and providing for disconnection of the bladder from the plug in response to an overpressure condition. Pressure air is supplied to the inflatable bladder by way of a control circuit including a rapid opening high volume air supply and exhaust valve for quickly venting the inflation chamber.

Abstract: A system for the preservation, transportation and dispensing of dyes provides for a combination of a hollow reservoir having at least one deformable wall so that its internal volume can vary from a maximum to a minimum substantially close to zero, and an opening for the connection of the reservoir to a dye-dispensing circuit; the reservoir is airtight so that its internal volume corresponds to the volume of dye contained therein in essentially any condition of use.

Abstract: A fitment for a flexible container and method of using the same, especially suitable for use with a dispensing system having a peristaltic pump. The fitment having a generally cylindrical base assembly and an outlet port for providing access to the contents of the container, and a spout body dimensioned to attach to the base assembly to form a fluid flow path between the base assembly and spout body. A cap and barrier material may also be provided to seal the outlet port of the container and protect against contamination.

Abstract: A self-contained hand-operated oral irrigation device for dispensing a pulsing stream of water or therapeutic fluid to the surfaces of the user's oral cavity. The irrigation device has the capability of lavaging at controlled values of pressure and volume of the dispensed fluid and withdrawing the fluid from user's oral cavity for convenient disposal. The irrigation device has a detachable section. Different types of discharge sections include a tooth brush, plaque removal brush and a gum stimulator having lavaging capabilities are provided.

Abstract: A plastic container (liner) that fits closely inside a conventional aerosol can to provide protection for the can. The completed liner/container and can assembly is filled with, e.g., an acidic detergent composition and aerosol propellant. Inwardly curved channels are provided linearly down the sides of the plastic container to allow air to escape when the plastic liner/container is inserted into the body of the aerosol can before the top is added to the can. The plastic container is molded into a collar around the valve opening in the top of the can after the top is attached to the body to form a "pre-assembly" container that is then filled. An acid compatible valve assembly is attached through the valve opening to seal the can, and propellant is added.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel toothpaste squeezer comprising a corrugated elastic tube with its two ends connected to a delivery tube and a guide tube respectively, and a base plate composed of a sliding guide and a fender to which the delivery tube is fastened. A sealed toothpaste container is connected to the corrugated elastic tube through the guide tube. A slider is provide at the bottom of the delivery tube which is coupled with a sliding guide installed on the base plate. A toothbrush seat is located at the front end of the slider so as to move the slider and delivery tube to and fro along the sliding guide.

Abstract: A system for handling high purity liquid chemicals has an outer container with a mouth. A closure holding a key code ring is coupled to the mouth. The system also has a connector for coupling with the closure. The connector has a key pattern configured to mate with the key code ring in the closure. The connector is connected to a manufacturing process and coupled to the closure such that liquid chemicals can be dispensed from the container to the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A dispense module for both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages is connected to a postmix beverage dispenser in the same space that any well-known dispensing valve occupies. The module includes a housing having a front-loading, refrigerated chamber for receiving a disposable concentrate package, a motor and pump drive, a refrigeration system, a front door, a water on-off valve, a water flow control, and a control system. The disposable concentrate package includes an integral concentrate container and pump, mixer and nozzle unit. The dispense module can be an integral part of a new dispenser and can also be retrofitted onto existing dispensers in place of one or more dispensing valves to dispense either carbonated or non-carbonated beverages. The concentrate packages are easily and quickly inserted into and removed from the module to change flavors as desired.

Abstract: An extruder for paste-like food substances including a barrel provided at one end with an outlet from which the paste-like food substance can be extruded in either measured amounts or in a steady flow, a rotatable screw is located within the barrel and is capable of being rotated and moved vertically within the barrel, a clutch located within a housing is capable of engaging the screw to ensure measured amounts of paste-like food are extruded or capable of being disengaged from the screw to permit the screw to be freely rotated and moved vertically within the barrel to permit the paste-like food substance to be extruded from the outlet in a steady flow.

Abstract: Bottle for dispensing fluid comprising a rigid container including an opening with a neck and a separable base. A flexible bag intended to contain the product in fluid form is placed inside the container. The diameter of the neck of the flexible bag is greater than the diameter of the neck of the rigid container, and the neck of the bag has an external flange with a diameter greater than that of the bag and less than the inside diameter of the container. The flexible bag may be filled before or after assembly, and may be used in the dispensing of products in fluid form, especially in the pharmaceutical field.

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: An aerosol spray can or bottle is described incorporating a dispensing valve for blending a liquid product contained within a compressible compliant inner container that is suspended within an outer vessel whose interior is pressurized with air or other suitable gas. In each of the embodiments described, the structure for suspending the compliant container for the product includes a socket in which a valve body member and first and second seals are contained. A push-button having a spray nozzle is affixed to a spring-biased plunger and when the push-button is not being depressed, the first seal member precludes flow of the pressurizing gas to a mixing chamber and second seal member blocks the flow of the liquid product into the mixing chamber. Depression of the push-button operates to displace the first and second valves permitting a portion of the pressurizing gas to mix with the product to be dispensed in the mixing chamber before exiting the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A device for mixing and dispensing a multipart solution is descried. The device includes a flexible pouch having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are divided by a barrier that is at least partially breakable. The first compartment can contain a first solution and the second can contain a second solution, such that breaking the breakable barrier results in the mixing and the first and second solutions to form a multipart solution. The flexible pouch contains a dispenser to provide access to the solution within the flexible pouch. A system and method for mixing and dispensing a multipart cleaning solution are also described.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the application of aqueous paints. The paint is supplied in a flexible container compressible by an adjacent inflatable bag. Paint travels from the container via a long delivery tube to a brush, roller or pad applicator. The container is compressed horizontally by means of a foldable base when compressed by the inflatable bag. The length of the tube is 1 to 3 m, and the inner diameter of the tube is 5 to 15 mm, to provide a steady delivery of paint to the applicator.

Abstract: A recipient is provided comprising an outer rigid housing and an inner flexible bag under butane gas pressure, in which the inner flexible bag is a material comprising a mixture of polyamide forming a matrix and of functionalized ethylene polymer comprising a functionalized ethylene/(meth)acrylate copolymer.

Abstract: An improved fluid dispensing article is disclosed. The dispenser has a flexible, pleated and coated bag, securely seated within an enclosure. An improved inner container is provided with a seating member that substantially prevents movement within the enclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for discharging the contents of a plastic bag comprising a pump having a suction nozzle for sucking the contents, a rotor mounted on a tip of the suction nozzle, a motor for driving the rotor mounted on the upper end of the suction nozzle and a discharge outlet provided at an upper portion of the suction nozzle, the pump being supported with a stand movable up and down, and a suspending member for supporting the plastic bag filled with fluid in a standing state, the suspending member being installed on the stand. The plastic bag is preferably a gusset bag having at least one vertical fused area, which is formed on a site not overlapping with a gusset fold, on at least one face of the plastic bag, wherein both edge portions of a film constituting the bag are fused with a sealing tape from the outside, and the bag can be opened by pulling one end of the sealing tape.

Abstract: A container and pump device is provided that allows interference in pumping action, caused by collapsing of an inner layer of the container during expulsion of fluid from within the container, to be eliminated. The container can be a laminated bottle having a mouth portion, a body, a bottom portion, and at least an inner layer and an outer layer. The pump device includes a suction portion inserted into the bottle and an operable portion exposed to an outside of the bottle. The suction portion is open to a lower end of the pump and includes a rod extending toward the bottom of the bottle. The rod has a cross-section that extends in more than two directions, preferably an I-beam with a centrally intersecting beam. The suction portion, including the rod, creates several fluid communication paths along the I-beam rod from the inner layer to the pump.

Abstract: An aerosol spray can or bottle is described incorporating a dispensing valve for blending a liquid product contained within a compressible compliant inner container that is suspended within an outer vessel whose interior is pressurized with air or other suitable gas. In each of the embodiments described, the structure for suspending the compliant container for the product includes a socket in which a valve body member and first and second seals are contained. A push-button having a spray nozzle is affixed to a spring-biased plunger and when the push-button is not being depressed, the first seal member precludes flow of the pressurizing gas to a mixing chamber and second seal member blocks the flow of the liquid product into the mixing chamber. Depression of the push-button operates to displace the first and second valves permitting a portion of the pressurizing gas to mix with the product to be dispensed in the mixing chamber before exiting the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing a single serving of a viscous or semi-solid product from a container, the container comprising a base, a deformable portion and an outlet, the apparatus comprising deforming means movable to engage and deform the deformable portion to discharge product from the container through the outlet, a seating for supporting the base of the container during dispensing of product from the container, an arm carrying the seating and movable between an operating position and a non-operating position in which the container may be removed from and placed in the seating, and support means for the arm whereby the arm is movable between said positions, the deforming means being engageable with the container only in the operating position.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensing container is provided having a container body attached to top and bottom closures wherein the top closure has a curl defining a valve opening. Disposed in the container opening is a generally cylindrical product bag having a neck portion projecting through the valve opening and forming a flange defining a bag opening, the flange being heat formed to conform to the surface configuration of the Curl after a top portion has been cut off. A valve cup is disposed in the bag opening and has a body wall for engaging the bag opening and forming an air tight seal at an interface between the wall and the bag flange. The valve cup also has a dispensing means product dispenser including a stem for receiving product from the bottom of the bag. and at least one slot disposed in proximity to the body wall for receiving product from the top of the bag. A method for assembling the container is also provided.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser 16 includes a container 20 formed of flexible synthetic resin material, and a hose 22 connected to the container for dispensing liquid. A valve assembly 46 is positioned in the hose 22, and is shiftable between a flow-blocking position in which flow of the liquid is blocked and a flow-permitting position in which the liquid is dispensed. The container 20 includes an interior liquid-receiving cavity 32, a handle 40, 41 by which the container can be supported while the cavity is filled with liquid, and a mouth 36 located above the cavity adjacent the upper end of the container. The mouth 36 is movable between an open position presenting a fill opening in fluid communication with the cavity 32, and a closed position. The dispenser 16 also includes a closure assembly 21 that is positionable in a sealed position sealing the cavity shut beneath the mouth so that the cavity is substantially liquid tight, and an unsealed position exposing the cavity to the mouth for filling.

Abstract: An infusion pump formed by a fluid containing shell and a pressurizing shell. A conical helical spring is attached within the pressurizing shell. A circular fluid bag with an outlet tube is placed within the fluid containing shell. The bottom of the fluid containing shell is contoured to match the contour of the fluid bag. The fluid containing shell and the pressurizing shell are threadably received within one another so that by screwing the shells together the spring is compressed to pressurize the fluid bag. A platen distributes the force of the spring over a substantially flat area of the bag.

Abstract: A proportional flow controller, having a combination of common-diameter, viscosity-insensitive orifices, accurately combines two or more liquids, for a range of flow rates. A common pressure is applied to all liquids causing equal pressure drops for the orifices, thereby ensuring stable flow ratios. Control is achieved without moving parts or electrical components, for flow rates low enough for spray painting and adhesive application. A flow passage junction, downstream of all orifices, provides for combining and discharging the liquids.

Abstract: A condiment container comprises a housing with optional swingable lid. A flexible pouch with condiment therein is mounted within the housing, the pouch presenting a top surface having a plurality of score lines therein. Upon squeezing the housing the perforations separate to allow access to the condiment within the pouch. In one embodiment a vertical slot extends along the housing and has a tab projecting therethrough, the tab connected to a movable base which is slidable within the confines of the housing. Upon user exertion on the tab the movable base will move towards the top of the pouch so as to decrease the pouch volume and urge the condiment towards or through the top of the pouch. Alternatively, the movable bottom can be accessed by user pressure thereon through the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: A dispensing mechanism is primarily intended for dispensing food products, such as ice cream, in semi-solid form. The machine has particular application in dispensing portion-sized containers of product. The containers (10) are filled with product through an open end which is then fitted with a closure member (11). The containers are then located in a discharge unit (25, 29) and the container (10) or the closure member (11) is deformed on operation of the unit. The product is discharged through an outlet which may be in the closure member or in the container.

Abstract: A calibration fluid cartridge for a medical device, such as a blood analyzer. The cartridge includes at least one calibrant bag that is filled with a flexible calibration fluid and a flexible waste bag for holding fluid waste from the blood analyzer. The calibrant bags contract as calibration fluid exits the bags, leaving a void in the cartridge that is filled by the waste bag, which expands with waste fluids as the calibrant bags contract. Thus, the cartridge can be made compact and light-weight, making it particularly suited for use in a portable blood analyzer. The calibrant bags have fluid ports with self-sealing valves and a flange to secure them within the cartridge, as well as a compliant member for facilitating a secure, fluid-tight seal between fluid fitting on the blood analyzer and the calibrant and waste bags. The calibrant bags can be directly coupled to the blood analyzer to reduce diffusion of gases from the calibrant bags.

Abstract: The present invention provides:a method for the feeding of a coating, which comprises:(1) a step of fitting a cartridge filled with a predetermined coating, to an automatic coating device or an apparatus capable of feeding a coating to an automatic coating device, and(2) applying an external pressure to the fitted cartridge to feed the coating in the cartridge, to a coating gun; anda method for the application of a top coating onto an automobile body, which comprises applying, onto an automobile body which is a material to be coated, a top coating fed to a coating gun by the above-mentioned method for feeding of coating.

Abstract: A extensible and retractable cargo container, comprises a top portion, a middle portion and a lower portion sleeve jointed together with each other, and further comprises a plurality set of block mechanisms for holding the top portion, the middle portion and the lower portion set in an extensible status, and a plurality of buffer rods for buffering the weight from the top portion, the middle portion and the top portion during retracting.

Abstract: A flowable substance dispenser for use with at least one flexible bag, each bag capable of holding one or more flowable substances, the dispenser comprising a hollow tubular body, adapted to receive the flexible bag, and a plunger assembly. The tubular body includes a proximal end, a distal end, an inner periphery, an outer periphery, one or more longitudinal slots, and at least one transverse exit port disposed near the distal end of the tubular body. The plunger assembly includes a piston adapted to slide within the tubular body, a ring member having an inner periphery adapted to fit around the outer periphery of the tubular body, and a transverse bar attached to the inner periphery of the ring member. The bar is adapted to slide within the one or more slots and is capable of engaging the piston.

Abstract: A set of components is provided for assembly as a dispensing package for a fluid product. A collapsible bag is provided for holding the fluid product. The collapsible bag is attached to a support which in turn is mounted within a hollow body. A retention member holds a finger-operable pump to the support for communication with the interior of the bag.

Abstract: A method and an extractor for pressing out plasma and buffy coat from a collapsible blood container (1), in which blood has been divided, by centrifugation, into a plasma layer, a buffy coat layer and a layer of red blood cells. The plasma and then the buffy coat are pressed out each through a separate outlet tube (2) or through a common outlet tube (2), which is connected to the top portion of the blood container, a pulsating pressure being applied to a top section of the blood container (1) during the end phase of the pressing-out of buffy coat. The extractor has a stationary support surface (6) and a movable pressing member (7), between which the blood container is suspended and subjected to a compressive force in order to press out the plasma and then the buffy coat through the outlet tube (2).

Abstract: A combination dispenser and personal care tool device is in the form of a rigid container for a bathroom item. A retainer or holder is mounted to the container which receives a personal care tool. In a preferred practice of the invention the container is a toothpaste dispenser and the personal care tool is a toothbrush. In a further aspect of the invention the dispenser includes indicia for indicating the contents level in the dispenser.

Abstract: A discharge bottle for discharging different cream or gel matters simultaneously from a plurality of flexible vessels containing the different cream or gel matters respectively, which comprises: a holding vessel in which the plurality of flexible vessels are arranged side by side; at least one discharge hole for discharging the cream or gel matters contained in the plurality of flexible vessels; fitting holes communicated with said discharge hole and fitted to the mouth portions of the flexible vessels arranged side by side in the holding vessel; and pressing members for pressing the plurality of flexible vessels arranged side by side in the holding vessel to thereby simultaneously discharge the different cream or gel matters contained in the flexible vessels respectively. The pressing members may be provided in the form of roller-like pressing members, disk-like pressing members, plate-like pressing members, or the like.

Abstract: A novel device for pressurizing an aerated drink remaining in an aerated drink container.

Abstract: A dispenser comprises an upper portion having an annular member depending therefrom and a bottom portion having a base and an upright post connected to the base. It also includes a flexible bag capable of containing fluid suspended from the upper portion and located inside the annular member. The flexible bag has a nozzle connected to it such that the flexible bag is closed except at the nozzle. The nozzle has a discharge orifice in fluid communication with the flexible bag. The upper portion telescopingly engages the bottom portion such that the upright post is located substantially aligned with the flexible bag. The upright post is sized to cause the flexible bag to invert when the upper portion and the bottom portion are pressed together. An openable closure closes the discharge orifice so that a fluid-containing flexible bag may be easily handled for replacement of the emptied flexible bag in the dispenser.

Abstract: A postmix juice dispenser for use with a disposable juice concentrate package that includes an integral progressive cavity pump and a mixing nozzle. The dispenser can read a product I.D. label on the package to automatically change ratios as packages are switched and a low liquid level indicator in the package to both warn the operator and to then provide automatic shut-off. A controller adjusts the pump motor speed in response to signals from a water flow meter to provide excellent control of ratio, even as water pressure changes. An easy lift-out refrigeration deck is located over an ice-water bath tank capable of holding 27 pounds of ice.

Abstract: A dispenser for use with a container of lotion or paste-like product to be dispensed. The dispenser comprises a body having an inlet port connectable to the container and a dispensing spout with a closure cap. The dispenser has a plunger assembly manually shiftable between an unactuated position and an actuated position and a piston shiftable by the plunger assembly between an unactuated position and an actuated position. Both the plunger assembly and the piston are biased toward their unactuated position. As the plunger assembly and piston are shifted toward their actuated positions, the spout cap is opened and the piston causes product to be dispensed through the spout. When the plunger assembly is released and it and the piston return to their unactuated positions, a suck back vacuum withdraws product back into said spout, a vacuum created by the piston draws product from the container into the dispenser and the spout is closed by the cap.

Abstract: A collapsible container is disclosed having a top portion and a base portion joined by a generally cylindrical side wall structure, the generally cylindrical side wall structure has a central axis and a collapsible helical portion and the collapsible helical portion has a generally uniform radius and a generally flat side cross sectional shape with respect to the central axis. A cup section is also disclosed which can cause deformation of the collapsible container's side wall. The container is particularly suitable to store carbonated beverages and other consumer products.