Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed which includes a container having a base, a cylindrical side wall and a lid. A piston is arranged within the container between component and an air space between the piton and lid. A diaphragm is arranged within the air space and is sealed to the container between a rim of the container and a rim of the lid so that an enclosed volume is defined between the diaphragm and the lid. A rod extending between the base and lid and passing through the piston and diaphragm is provided to reinforce the container. The lid includes an air inlet for allowing compressed air to enter the enclosed volume to expand the diaphragm to thereby move the piston to dispense the component from the dispenser. In a further embodiment the diaphragm is replaced by an air bag located within the air space and bearing against the piston and lid.

Abstract: A pouring spout 5 is mounted on the front surface of a carton 2. The pouring spout 5 pierces through an inner bag. Only a region which is slightly larger than the half of the inner bag 3 on the pouring spout side is adhered to the inner surfaces of the carton by a paste. As the content is discharged, since the movable portion of the inner bag is injected into the fixed portion fixed on the inner surfaces of the carton, as the content is discharged, the volume of the inner bag is decreased.

Abstract: An expressor for varying the amount of fluid in a variable-volume container connected to at least one conduit includes a housing defining an enclosed chamber which can accommodate the container. The housing has at least one opening through which a conduit can extend. A pressure regulating mechanism is coupled to the housing to vary the pressure of fluid in the chamber and thereby vary the volume of the container.

Abstract: A dispenser has a first container (12) for containing a component C and a cavity (30) for receiving a separate cartridge (60). A first piston (34) is received in the container (12) and a second piston (78) is received in the cartridge (60). A blade (48) extends between the piston (34) and piston (78) for slicing the separate cartridge (60) as the pistons move so that the component C and a second component C1 in the separate cartridge (60) are expelled from the dispenser. A valve arrangement (100) can be coupled to an outlet (18) for the dispenser in order to dispense the components C and C1 and a flexible sleeve (50) may be arranged in the container (12) between a sidewall of the container (12) and the piston (34) for sealing any space between the piston (34) and the sidewall of the container (12).

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a fine spray mist to cool a localized area by evaporative cooling. The apparatus consists of a pressurizable tank, a valve for activating the release of fluid from the pressurizable tank, and a spray nozzle or a plurality of spray nozzles coupled to the valve by a quick connect coupler.

Abstract: A dispensing container is produced from a disposable flexible, collapsible inner container surrounded by a resilient outer container. A dispensing cap assembly is removably coupled to the outer container to define a dispensing outlet for the contents of the inner container. The dispensing cap assembly includes a cap having an outlet coupled to the inner container. The inner container is attached to a support hanger which in turn is supported by the outer container. The cap has a dispensing outlet coaxially disposed with the outlet of the inner container. A dispensing check valve is provided in the cap assembly to allow the material to be dispensed without air being drawn into the container at the end of the dispensing cycle. The contents of the inner container are dispensed by squeezing the outer container to deform the side walls and create an increased pressure within the outer container causing the contents to be expelled through the dispensing check valve.

Abstract: Method and device for packaging and dispensing a fluid product (P) contained in a receptacle (2) which is pressurized with the aid of a propellant gas (G), the receptacle (2) including two compartments (3, 4) which are separated by a moving partition (5), a first compartment (3) containing the fluid product (P) and being in communication with a valve (6) for dispensing the product (P) and the second compartment (4) containing the propellant gas (G), by which in the second compartment (4) the propellant gas (G) is brought to a pressure P1 allowing the fluid product (P) to be dispensed by action on the dispensing valve (6), dispensing is carried out and the pressure in the second compartment (4) is lowered to atmospheric pressure, the pressure in the compartment (4) not being brought back up to a pressure allowing dispensing of the product (P) until just before the next dispensing act.

Abstract: A bulk container of pressure dispensable product receives a supply of gas from a plurality of containers arranged in operative series and, optionally, nested. Gas pressure is supplied by mixing at least two components of a multiple component gas generating chemical system, in which the containers in series initially house alternating ones of the gas generating chemicals. Delivery tubes connect the containers, define the series, and supply chemical from one container to the next to generate gas and regulate pressure. Pressure generation is initiated by adding the appropriate chemical or pressurized gas to at least one container, such as the container operatively furthest from the bulk container.

Abstract: The product dispenser (1) comprises a container (4) inside which is located a bag (2) made from a deformable plastic compound; a base (7) carrying the dispensing member (8) is mechanically held with respect to the container (4), a bottom end of the bag (2) being welded along a band (33). The bag (2) is formed from a sheath obtained by welding, along at least one longitudinal band (32), the longitudinal edges of a strip. The longitudinal band of weld (32) welds an inner face of a longitudinal edge of the strip, from which the bag (2) is formed, to the inner face of the other longitudinal edge of the strip situated on the same side of the strip as the previous face. The base (7) includes a weld surface (10), and the welded assembly of the two longitudinal edges of the strip is folded back against the outer surface of the sheath and welded in this position by the weld for welding the end of the bag (2) onto the weld surface (10) of the base.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a frozen product utilizes a collapsible container which is prefilled with the product. The container is removably inserted within a housing defining a thermally insulated chamber and having a refrigeration system for cooling the chamber, and a pointed tubular member adapted to puncture the container when it is disposed in the chamber. To dispense the product, a powered member pushes upon the container toward the pointed tubular member to force the frozen product out through the opening and through the tubular member. A shut-off valve is coupled with the tubular member for selectively preventing the frozen product from being dispensed.

Abstract: For emptying a film tube 15 containing a flowable substance, the front end f the tube is provided with a ring 17 the peripheral portion 19 of which exceeds the inner diameter of a cartridge 1 which receives the tube 15. The ring 17 has a conical sealing surface 20 which cooperates with a sealing edge 12 formed inside the cap 2. In operation, the cylindrical rear portion 7 of the cap 2 is slid onto a front portion 4 of the cartridge 1, whereby the ring 17 provided on the tube 15 has its sealing surface 20 centered and aligned in the radial and axial directions to ensure proper engagement between the sealing edge 12 and the sealing surface 20.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system that fits inside a completely filled standard beverage container with minimal displacement of the beverage level. A fastener attaches the dispenser to the spout portion of the container. An inflatable bladder pressurizes the beverage at all times. Pressure tubing connects the bladder to a pressure sensor and a pressure source. A pin controls the flow of gas through the pressure tubing. Gas can flow into the bladder when the dispenser is attached to the container. Gas is purged out of the bladder and pressure tubing before the dispenser is removed from the container. A draw tube conducts the beverage under pressure from the container, through beverage exit tubing, out to be dispensed.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing carbonation flavoured drinks has a number of features. Water introduced to a water break from the mains supply holds a value open whilst the carbonation chamber is being filled. A concentrate supply includes a metering chamber into which concentrate flows under gravity and from which concentrate is discharged by gas pressure. The concentrate containers include means to indicate the type of concentrate therein and the degree of carbonation of water is controlled by detecting this indication. Change-over from one gas supply bottle to another is achieved utilising the pressure of the gas in the bottle to displace an element which effects the change-over. Concentrate in supply containers thereof is cooled by coolant used from cooling the carbonation chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pressurized, disposable packaging system to dispense sterile fluids used in surgical procedures. The system consists of an inside, sealed bladder bag which contains the sterile fluid, and an outer bag which encloses, encapsulates and stabilizes the inner bag. The outer and inner bag share a common side seam. The outer pressure bag becomes air tight and sealed when connected to an external pressure device. The external pressure device causes pressure to be applied to an air space between the outer and the inner bag, thereby causing a force against the inner bag to expel the material through at least one exit port communicating the exterior of the outer bag to the interior of the inner bag. The outer bag also includes a pressure port for introducing pressurized gas or other fluid into the air space to force the sterile fluid within the inner bag out through the exit port.

Abstract: A dropwise liquid dispensing system is provided which includes a liquid formulation having a surface tension of less than a specific value. A tip is provided for dispensing of the liquid formulation in a dropwise fashion and an inner bottle, in communication with the tip, contains the liquid formulation, and forces the liquid formulation through the tip when compressed. The inner bottle is configured with a volume for preventing a liquid formulation from flowing out of the bottle through the tip without compression of the inner bottle. An outer bottle is provided and disposed around the inner bottle for compressing the inner bottle. The inner and outer bottles are sized for providing hydraulic advantage in compressing the inner bottle with the hydraulic advantage being manifested by the outer bottle having a greater inner surface area than an outer surface of the inner bottle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hand-pump or pressurized container that can dispense the contents when held at any orientation. A flexible bladder with a dip tube having multiple openings in order to provide a flow path for the liquid regardless of the orientation of the container. In another embodiment, the liquid path is provided by the configuration of the inner surface of the bladder without the need of a dip tube.

Abstract: Quantities of two low viscosity liquid components are provided in separated portions of a flexible bag or package. Separable attachment of package walls between the liquid components is broken, and the liquids are mixed together within the package by manipulating its flexible walls. The flexible package containing the mixed components is inserted into a barrel of a dispenser, and a portion of the package adjacent the front end of the barrel is removed. A nozzle is attached to the front end of the barrel, and a driving mechanism is manually activating to drive a plunger along the barrel toward the nozzle to compress the flexible package and thereby dispense the material in the package through the nozzle. When mixed the liquid components first form a higher viscosity, non-sag, non-flowing, thixotropic composition for a period of time during which dispensing from the dispenser can occur, and thereafter form a resiliently flexible solid sealing composition.

Abstract: An automatic soap dispenser having an infrared sensing device and associated circuitry to trigger a driver device into operation. The dynamic power of the device is generated from a motor, through a speed reducing gear to deliver a low speed, high torque driving power to a toothed piece. The toothed piece is driven forward in a direction perpendicular to the soap feeding tube of the soap storage bag, allowing liquid soap in the feeding tube to be squeezed and dispensed for hands cleaning. When the squeezing operation is accomplished, the resiliency of the feeding tube pushes the toothed piece back to its original position and is ready for the next soap dispensing.

Abstract: A dispensing canister for viscous fluids, such as sauces at a fast food outlet. The container includes a peripheral side wall formed of cardboard or other inexpensive material. The side walls are maintained in their proper configuration, and made more rigid, by the use of rigid rings applied to the longitudinal ends thereof. A first end of the container is closed by a plunger which is mounted within the interior of the container side walls and forms the bottom of the container. A trailing edge of the plunger is received within the ring at this first end, to be securely maintained in position. A lid is applied to close the second end of the container. The lid includes a downward depending skirt having a catch portion which engages with the rolled ring at this second end. A dispensing nozzle is formed in the lid. A bag is located within the container with the opening folded over the sidewall beneath cap.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for dispensing a food product from a plastic squeeze bottle, which includes a bottom, a top, and resilient sidewalls. A displacement orifice extends into the plastic squeeze bottle for passing ambient air into an inflatable element disposed within the plastic squeeze bottle. A check valve retains the ambient air within the inflatable element. The inflatable element has an expandable wall which separates the ambient air from the food product contained within the bottle. Expansion of the inflatable element presses the expandable wall between resilient sidewalls and urges the food product to flow through a dispensing orifice and from the bottle. A dispenser tip extends across the dispensing orifice for passing the food product therethrough, and preventing ambient air from entering the plastic squeeze bottle through the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: The present device discloses a first plate and a second plate which are joined by a live hinge. In the preferred embodiment, the first plate, second plate and live hinge are integrally molded from a resilient material. At the ends of first and second plates distally located from the live hinge there are placed elastomeric bands which can be placed over the spout of the squeezable tube to maintain pressure over the length of the tube.

Abstract: The product dispenser (10) comprises a container (4) inside which is located a bag (2) made from a deformable plastic compound; a base (7) carrying the dispensing member (8) is mechanically held with respect to the container (4), a bottom end of the bag (2) being welded along a band (33). The bag (2) is formed from a sheath obtained by welding the longitudinal edges of a strip along at least one longitudinal band (32). The longitudinal band of weld (32) welds an inner face of a longitudinal edge of the strip, from which the bag (2) is formed, to the inner face of the other longitudinal edge of the strip situated on the same side of the strip as the previous face. The base (7) includes a weld surface (1), and the welded assembly of the two longitudinal edges of the strip is folded back against the outer surface of the sheath and welded in this position by the weld for welding the end of the bag (2) onto the weld surface (10) of the base.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing and dispensing a product comprises a mixer which has a first inlet for receiving a liquid, a second inlet for receiving a fluid, and an outlet. A relatively long continuous turbulence passage of relatively small cross section has one end positioned to receive the effluent from the mixer outlet and its other end spaced from the mixer outlet so that the effluent is subjected to confined turbulent mixing in the turbulence passage until the fluid product is discharged from the passage other end. If that product is to be cooled, the turbulence passage leads to a cooling area which cools and at least partially freezes the fluid product issuing from that passage. A method of producing the product is also disclosed. The invention has particular application to the making and dispensing of frozen yogurt and ice cream and allows for the serving of individualized fresh portions in a variety of flavors and with little required cleaning.

Abstract: Unit for dispensing a product of liquid or pasty consistency, including a receptacle for the product consistency, including a receptacle for the product equipped with a base intended to receive a dispensing device. The base and the dispensing device have complementary securing members which enable the base and the dispensing device to be connected and disconnected. The unit also includes a cap having securing members which are identical to the securing members of the base, so that the dispensing device and the cap can be connected to form a dispensing subunit.

Abstract: An apparatus for refrigerating and dispensing soft serve food products from one or more containers of product maintained at temperatures, respectively, appropriate for the products. The containers comprise flexible and impermeable bags having heat sink structures contained therein and the apparatus includes respective container receptacles and a refrigeration system having cooling sections located adjacent the respective receptacles wherein the cooling sections are aligned with the heat sink structures of the containers when the containers are seated within the receptacles. Adjustable refrigerant controls are provided for controlling the flow of refrigerant to the respective cooling sections and a monitoring system, including pneumatic and electric control circuits, provides signals corresponding to the volume of space in a container receptacle external of the flexible bag to detect the existence of an empty or nearly empty container.

Abstract: An automatic dispensing device comprising a housing having an open top. A lid fits over the open top of the housing. A structure is for retaining the lid to the housing. A bag is provided with a liquid food product therein, such as ketchup or mustard. A hose on the top of the bag has a sealed end extending through one side of the lid. A facility within the housing is for compressing the bag placed therein. Paraphernalia within the lid is for releasing the liquid food product through the hose after the sealed end is removed from the hose.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a semifluid medium such as a pasty mass, cream, gel or the like, from a container comprises a manually operated dosing pump connected to the container. The dosing pump itself comprises a pump body which is attached to a rim of the container opening and defines a pump chamber, the volume of which can be changed from outside. The pump chamber communicates on its input side with the interior of the container by way of a non-return valve that opens in the direction of the pump chamber and on its output side with the exterior by way of a delivery outlet. The container is also provided in its interior with a flexible bag for holding the semifluid medium. The bag is connected to the container in the region of the container opening.

Abstract: A dispensing container is produced from a disposable flexible, collapsible inner container surrounded by a resilient outer container. A dispensing cap assembly is removably coupled to the outer container to define a dispensing outlet for the contents of the inner container. The dispensing cap assembly includes a cap having an outlet coupled to the inner container. The inner container is attached to a support hanger which in turn is supported by the outer container. The cap has a dispensing outlet coaxially disposed with the outlet of the inner container. A dispensing check valve is provided in the cap assembly to allow the material to be dispensed without air being drawn into the container at the end of the dispensing cycle. The contents of the inner container are dispensed by squeezing the outer container to deform the side walls and create an increased pressure within the outer container causing the contents to be expelled through the dispensing check valve.

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. 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: A cartridge for use in an extension tool is arranged to receive one or more foil bags containing a single component or a multi-component mass and is formed of a cylinder (3) defining one or more receiving chambers (13) open at the opposite ends thereof. An axially displaceable piston (5) has opposite end faces (5b, 5c) extending across the cylinder (3) and each end face is symmetrical about its axis. The end faces of the piston can be used alternately for dispensing the mass out of the one or more foil bags.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid material from a replaceable container received within the dispenser. The dispenser includes a cover attached to a base mounting plate for movement longitudinally and pivotally with respect thereto and into and out of covering relationship therewith and a latch carried by the base mounting plate and movable into and out of locking engagement with the cover in response to actuation of a lever easily accessible in the closed condition. The cover has a large sight window occupying a substantial portion of its surface and enabling a substantial portion of one face of the container to be viewed when the cover is closed. Material is dispensed by actuating a pressure bar and an adjustable stop is provided to selectively vary the range of movement of the pressure bar and the amount of material dispensed.

Abstract: A pouring spout 5 is mounted on the front surface of a carton 2. The pouring spout 5 pierces through an inner bag. Only a region which is slightly larger than the half of the inner bag 3 on the pouring spout side is adhered to the inner surfaces of the carton by a paste. As the content is discharged, since the movable portion of the inner bag is injected into the fixed portion fixed on the inner surfaces of the carton, as the content is discharged, the volume of the inner bag is decreased.

Abstract: A process for forming, handling, affixing, and inverting a thin plastic half bag to a continuous inner side wall of an outer plastic container. A non-metallic mandrel is used as a tool for thermoforming a half bag over the top of the mandrel. The top of the mandrel with bag attached is inserted into an open end of the outer plastic container. A continuous stripe of heat-activated adhesive containing metal particles is bonded to the exterior of the half bag at the open end of the half bag. When the half bag is inserted, the stripe of adhesive is positioned near the midpoint of the container. A magnetic induction field generated near the container midpoint heats the metal particles in the heat-activated adhesive, thereby activating the adhesive. When the adhesive has been heated, compressed air is blown from the mandrel to press the bag and adhesive against the inner side wall of the outer container to cause bonding between them.

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 dispensing device particularly useful for dispensing nutritional liquids includes an electrolytic cell having electrodes and an electrolyte capable of generating a gas upon the energization of the electrodes, which gas causes the dispensing of the liquid according to the rate of generation of the gas. The container for the liquid to be dispensed may be a disposable unit including the electrolytic cell, and a non-disposable electrical control circuit may be provided for controlling the rate of energization of the electrodes. The dispensing unit may also include an outer container adapted to receive a bag containing the liquid to be dispensed, the generated gas being applied between the outer container and the pliable bag.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing frozen confections, such as ice cream and yogurts. A collapsible container is adapted to contain the frozen confection and is provided with an outlet of sufficient size to permit extrusion of frozen confection into an outlet dispensing conduit. A compressive force that may be applied by a piston causes the extrusion of frozen confection from the collapsible container into the outlet conduit. A receptacle is provided for the collapsible container wherein the receptacle is so designed that upon collapsing the collapsible container the collapsible container does not collapse into or otherwise plug or interfere with the flow of soft confection through the collapsible container outlet.

Abstract: A utensil for dispensing liquid, such as detergent, from a bag set in the utensil which contains the liquid, and bags for use with the utensil. The bag is comprised of a synthetic resin film and is housed in a container body having an opening at its top end. The top end opening of the container body is closed by a cover member to which is attached a liquid delivery element, such as a pump with a nozzle. A suction tube projects downward from the liquid delivery element. The tube is adapted to sealingly pierce the upper surface of the bag set in the container body for communication with the interior of the bag. That portion of the bag which is pierced by the suction tube is formed of a nylon film, or an unstretched nylon film in particular. Therefore, the tube is not liable to be torn when pierced by the tube, and a hole formed by the piercing comes in close contact with the tube.

Abstract: The dispenser comprises a flexible bag (2) containing a liquid or paste (6) and housed in a container (5) having a rigid wall (53) with an elastic bellows (51), a handle (43) and a closure system (3) which opens or closes when the product (6) is not at an adequate pressure. By pressing on the handle (43), the air trapped between the container (5) and the flexible bag (2) exerts adequate pressure on the product (6). The dispenser also comprises a cap (42). The dispenser neck (41) is connected by film hinges (48, 49) to both the handle (43) and the cap (42).

Abstract: A dispenser device comprises a container body having two axial ends. A receptacle made from an elastic material is placed in the container body and contains the substance to be dispensed. A dispensing head provided at a first axial end of the container body communicates with the receptacle and can be opened and closed on command. The dispenser device further includes a bottom base provided at the second axial end of the container body which is opposite the dispensing head and to which the receptacle is fixed. An elongation limiter is fixed to the dispensing head and to the bottom base to limit the separation between the dispensing head and the bottom base.

Abstract: A device for producing and dispensing frozen confection is provided. At least one collapsible bag assembly is disposed within a refrigerated compartment within the dispensing apparatus and means are provided to collapse the collapsible bag and dispense the soft served frozen confection therefrom. Moreover, the frozen confection dispensing apparatus includes means to store frozen confection therein in collapsible containers prior to use.

Abstract: An inner receptacle having a single integral piece flexible bag including a thin walled portion and a rigid fitment portion. The fitment portion includes a flange which is larger in diameter than the flexible bag to provide a mechanism to attach the inner receptacle to a bottle. The fitment portion also provides a finger grasping portion. The inner receptacle may be utilized in, for example, a squeeze pump package, a trigger or finger pump package, or a mechanical pump package. The inner receptacle also includes a mechanism for enabling substantially all of the product therein to be dispensed. One such mechanism is provided by a perforated diptube. Another such mechanism is provided by the combination of a resiliently deformable upper half and a collapsible lower half to cause the flexible bag to invert upon itself.

Abstract: A dispenser serves to inject an edible viscous material such as mayonnaise, cream or the like at a constant rate after it is once contained in a cartridge (26). The dispenser includes a storing portion (2) in which a cylindrical inner case (30) having a bottom is stored. The cylindrical inner case (30) is dimensioned to have a length long enough so as to allow a shoulder portion of the cartridge (26) to be exposed to the outside via an opening portion at one end thereof. An insert hole (31) is formed on the bottom of the cylindrical inner case (20) at the other end of the latter so as to enable a rod (22) to be inserted therethrough. The cartridge (26) and an extrusion plate (21) are received in the cylindrical inner case (30) so that the extrusion plate (21) can smoothly be displaced in the storing portion (2).

Abstract: A squeezebottle dispenser having an inner flexible bag containing a viscous fluid in fluid communication with a dispensing nozzle. A vent hole is provided in the squeezebottle side wall which is blocked by the user to prevent air from exiting the squeezebottle during squeezing so that air compression within the squeezebottle forces the inner bag to discharge its contents through the dispensing nozzle. When the squeezebottle is released, the vent hole is unblocked in order to vent air into the squeezebottle so that the squeezebottle may return to its unsqueezed shape. The vented air entering an air space located between the squeezebottle and the inner bag replaces the volume of the contents discharged from the inner bag. The addition of a recessed channel, formed between the vent hole and a venting point, which is covered with a compliant film to form an air passage, enables the user to block the vent hole indirectly.

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.

Abstract: The dispenser for a liquid to pasty product comprises a container (R) containing the product (P) integral with a rigid outer casing (4) provided in its upper part with a subplate (7) to which there is fixed a hand pump (8) surmounted by a pushbutton (9). The subplate (7) is in the form of a dish engaged in the container (R) and with its concavity directed towards the face opposite the container. The pump (8) is carried by the base (11) of the dish. The depth (h) of the dish is substantially equal to the length (1) of the pump body. The base (11) of the dish is provided with a movable transition component (13) connected to the base so that it projects in relation thereto, the pump body being engaged in the said component and fixed to the transition component (13) at or below the upper level of the subplate. A portion of the transition component (513) has a receptacle (540) with a follower (544) for an additive (A).

Abstract: Discharge apparatus for pasty materials particularly in the form of a sealing gun and which is constructed as a quick change system. A replaceable fitting of an integrated, air-tight sealable cylinder unit to a feed means is provided and which can be constructed as a manually or pneumatically operated feed device. As a result of a releasable quick connection, it is possible to rapidly change cylinder units with different sealing compounds or colours for the following operation. The pasty materials in the air-tight sealed cylinder unit can be stored and transported over a longer period in the ready-to-use state.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser system is provided for accurate delivery of a viscous or semi-viscous fluid. The dispenser system includes a pressure station for receiving a bottle filled with the selected fluid substance, and for pressurizing the bottle for fluid flow therefrom. In the preferred form, the fluid passes through a metering unit to a dispenser gun having a manually operated trigger. The metering unit responds to trigger operation to deliver a metered volume of the fluid to the dispenser gun for dispensing via a spout. The system is designed for quickly and easily dispensing a rapid succession of accurately metered volumes. The dispenser system is particularly suited for use in dispensing condiments in a fast food restaurant environment, or for dispensing metered volumes of paints and/or pigments used in mixing paints, or for handling other flowable materials such as adhesives and the like.

Abstract: A system for selectively dispensing condiments for items of food, including a plurality of condiment containers, a dispenser head having a plurality of input passages, an outlet nozzle, and valves for controlling fluid flow from each of the input passages to the outlet nozzle, a plurality of fluid flow lines, with a line connecting each condiment container to a corresponding dispenser head input passage, and a fluid pump in each of the fluid flow lines whereby an operator can dispense selected condiments from the nozzle onto a food item. Arrangements for daily and bi-weekly sanitizing of the system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining and dispensing chilled or frozen products including a plurality of dispensing apparati each within a chilled chamber and each having a valve outlet through which the chilled or frozen product is dispensed. In another aspect the chilled or soft frozen product dispensing apparatus utilizes gas pressure extrusion of the chilled or soft frozen products wherein the chilled or soft frozen product passes along a heat extrusion head projection as it is extruded which results in a dispensing of uniformly chilled flowable food products.

Abstract: Dispenser for cosmetic or pharmaceutical products, including a container and a dispensing head attached to the container. The dispensing head includes a dispensing channel connecting the container to an external dispensing orifice. Part of the dispensing head, which defines the channel, is made of a synthetic polymer material and at least one of an antiseptic agent and an antioxidant agent.