With Wall-collapsing Means Patents (Class 222/95)
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Publication number: 20130056491Abstract: A material pressure feeding apparatus 10 includes a container 12 for receiving a bag 11, in which a viscous material M is contained, a press member 13 exerting a pressing force on the material, a pressure feeder 15 pressure-feeding, to the outside, the material M sucked by the pressing force by the press member 13, and an annular member 16 positioned on the outer peripheral side of the press member 13. The press member 13 has a supporting space S on the outer peripheral side thereof, and a ring portion 40 constituting an annular member 16 is supported in the supporting space S in a relatively movable state. Thus, even when the press member 13 is inclined, the annular member 16 is configured so as not to form a clearance between it and the inner peripheral surface of the container 12 without any influence of the inclination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: THREE BOND CO., LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Suzuki, Toshiyuki Takahashi
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Patent number: 8365954Abstract: In combination with a collapsible container with a dimension that varies as the container collapses from a full position to an empty position, the bottle cover with a sight opening for viewing of indicia on the bottle to provide an indication as to the extent the bottle is full or empty.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Gotohti.com, Inc.Inventors: Heiner Ophardt, Ali Mirbach
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Publication number: 20130026182Abstract: A self-supporting cartridge is proposed having at least one reception chamber for a medium to be dispensed extending in a longitudinal direction, having a cartridge base and having a cartridge wall all of which define the reception chamber, wherein the cartridge is made by a thermorforming process or by a blow molding process and the cartridge is adapted to be collapsible in a controlled manner. Further a dispensing apparatus for at least one cartridge in accordance with the invention is provided having a support cartridge for the reception of at least one cartridge having a closure device provided at a first axial end of the support cartridge as well as a dispensing plunger provided at the second axial end of the support cartridge for the controlled collapse of the at least one cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: SULZER MIXPAC AGInventor: Sasan Habibi-Naini
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Patent number: 8360278Abstract: A pressure vessel, a system and/or a method dispense a comestible mixture. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method are used to cool, freeze and/or entrain a gas into the comestible mixture before dispensing the same. The pressure vessel may have a lid and a body that are connected to form an air-tight compartment. The compartment is sized to receive a deformable bag of the comestible mixture. The bag has an opening to communicate the comestible mixture from the bag and/or the compartment through a hole in the lid. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method has a compressor or other source of a compressed gas a hose to communicate the compressed gas from the compressor into the compartment. Further, the hose communicates the compressed gas to a freezing chamber and/or a cooling chamber of the machine. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method has a tube to communicate the comestible mixture from the bag to the freezing chamber and/or the cooling chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Freeze KingInventor: Armin Fiedler
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Patent number: 8353427Abstract: An automatic dispensing apparatus for dispensing hand-sanitizer lotion, which is powered using a rechargeable battery pack rechargeable via solar cells, which battery pack is pivotally mounted in the upper interior section of the main frame of the dispenser, above the liquid-storage bag, whereby as the liquid storage bag is depleted after continual use, the weight of the battery pack serves to compress the storage bag to thereby increase the pressure therein, so that the delay of the dispensing of the liquid does not increase over time as the bag becomes depleted. Also provided is a lower, pivotal tray located below the dispensing nozzle of the dispensing apparatus by which drippings and excess dispensed amounts are caught by the tray and do not fall upon the floor therebelow. A front cover is rotatable to an upper position such that it does not rotate back down by itself in order to allow unencumbered access to the interior of the apparatus for changing storage bags and batteries.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Konrad Landauer
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Patent number: 8348107Abstract: A food dispensing apparatus comprises a first shell, at least one second shell disposed within the first shell, a nozzle coupled to the first shell and the at least one second shell, and a check valve disposed in the nozzle and coupled to the at least one second shell. The at least one second shell is suitable for containing a food component. The food dispensing apparatus is suitable for preventing air from entering the at least one second shell.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventors: Jorge Succar, David C. Sorrick, Mario Mikula, Lorenzo Brescia
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Publication number: 20130001245Abstract: To avoid problems associated with choke-off of a collapsible liner (e.g., disposed within a rigid overpack) during pressure dispensing of fluid therefrom, a pressure dispense package includes a choke prevention element comprising any of a perforated flange within the liner, a channel-defining flange within the liner, a film defining at least one liquid channel along an inner surface of the liner, a radial stiffening element coupled to the liner, an orifice-defining hollow internal support disposed within the liner, one or more magnetic and complementary magnetically responsive elements associated with the liner and surrounding container, or differential collapse characteristics between liner panels. Methods for preventing choke-off of a collapsible liner adapted for pressure dispensing are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Cisewski, Paul Dathe, Donald D. Ware, Amy Koland
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Patent number: 8333303Abstract: Metering devices, particularly for adhesives and sealants, that can be placed on a flexible container by means of an adapted ring, a lever being connected to the ring, and pressing against the container, are known. The invention relates to a metering device whereon the lever is connected to the ring via a deformable spring plate. A push button is formed onto the lever as an extension. Thus, the one-piece metering device is inexpensive and can be produced without needing to be assembled.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Kisling AGInventor: Werner F. Dubach
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Publication number: 20120312839Abstract: Systems, methods, and processes are disclosed for the manufacture, filling and dispensing of flowable contents. The dispenser system includes a dispenser bottle, a dispensing cap, a pre-filled container, an optional inversion tube wherein the pre-filled container contains flowable contents therein for dispensing when a dispenser bottle is squeezed, pumped or sprayed. A user grasps the bottle, squeezes it to increase internal pressure, and forces out through the dispensing cap the flowable contents. Upon release, the system allows air to enter and replace the forced-out flowable contents and neutralize the pressure in the space between the container and the bottle. An inline process of manufacturing and filling the containers is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Charles J. Stehli, JR., Donald J. Pansier, Robert B. DeMatteis
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Publication number: 20120312837Abstract: An appliance for dispensing a liquid has a housing with two slidably connected portions allowing a liquid container to be disposed between the portions, a tap configured to be connected in a fluid connection with the container and a pressure source configured to be connected in a fluid connection with the container. The housing is configured to accommodate a liquid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Anheuser-Busch, LLCInventors: Michael Zavarella, Jeffrey Pierson
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Patent number: 8328047Abstract: A package (52) is provided for containing and dispensing a fluent product. The package (52) includes a fitment body (18) having a tailpiece (40) defining a dispensing passage (19) extending along a longitudinal axis (23), and a collapsible pouch (12) for containing a fluent product to be dispensed, the pouch (12) defined by at least two opposing, flexible, web portions (24). The fitment body (18) extends from a dispensing end (33) of the pouch (12) with the tailpiece (40) being sandwiched between the flexible web portions (24), and the flexible web portions (24) being welded to each other and to the tailpiece (40) to define a robust weld structure (54).Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: AptarGroup, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Walters, Mark G. Neuhalfen
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Publication number: 20120298691Abstract: A dispensing device having a housing capable of receiving a pre-packaged charge of pre-whipped topping or icing. The housing has an inner wall with a slot formed therein for receiving a rack that is capable of rotational and translational motion within the slot. The rack has a set of gear teeth that engage with a catch on a plunger. The piston moves in the axial direction to force the pre-whipped topping or icing through the outlet in its packaging. The catch on the piston is locked in one direction and pivots in the opposite direction such that the rack engages with the piston when it moves in a first direction and the rack disengages with the piston when it is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Rohit Jalali, Christopher Vincent Tirone, Theodore Watson Rich, Steven A. Franz, William E. Grieshober, JR., Joseph Victor Bisacca, Lisa Augustine, Kerry Marshal Chace, Timothy A. Falken, David E. Moomaw
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Patent number: 8317062Abstract: A valve for distributing two fluids contained in a rigid flask by propulsion, the first fluid contained in a first flexible pouch, and the second fluid in the flask so as to be isolated from the first fluid before the fluid leaves through the valve. When the valve is placed on the flask, an internal part of the valve is inside the flask, an external part of the valve is outside the flask. A first passage which can be closed connects the inside of the first pouch and the space surrounding the external part of the valve, and a second passage which can also be closed connects the space intended to receive the second fluid and the space surrounding the external part of the valve. The valve has a second flexible pouch for receiving the second fluid, which is fixed to the valve and placed around the first pouch.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Lindal France SASInventors: Herve Bodet, Hans-Peter Lilienthal
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Publication number: 20120292338Abstract: A pressurized container usable for an aerosol dispenser. The container is charged with propellant. The container may be conveniently shipped, for later product filling and/or decoration. By manufacturing the subcombination at a first location, and shipping sealed to a second location, flexible manufacture can be achieved. The second location can add locally popular product and decoration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Scott Edward Smith
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Publication number: 20120292339Abstract: A portable gun provides for the dispensing of flowable adhesives. The gun accommodates a flowable adhesive contained in a collapsible container which adhesive is dispensed through an extending dispensing nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Henkel CorporationInventor: Michael Terhardt
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Patent number: 8313472Abstract: An emergency eyewash station and dispensing structure therefore is disclosed. The emergency eyewash station includes a main body configured and arranged to hold and dispense eyewash fluid therefrom, an actuator arm assembly movable from a closed position to an open position, and a dispensing structure having an eyepiece sealed by a membrane. The eyepiece is in fluid connection with the eyewash fluid contained in the main body. The dispensing structure is removably coupled to the actuator arm assembly such that when the actuator arm assembly is moved from the closed position to the open position, the membrane is unsealed and the eyewash fluid dispenses from the eyepiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Sperian Eye & Face Protection, Inc. a Delaware corporationInventors: Benoit Devinat, Michael C Pereira, Breck Petrillo
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Patent number: 8302814Abstract: A dispensing apparatus provides for the dispensing of product from a collapsible tube. The apparatus includes a body for supporting the tube. The body has a forward end for accommodating a dispensing end of the tube and rearward end for accommodating a closed end of the tube. An elongate actuatable plunger is supported by the body. The plunger includes an elongate rod and a base attached to the rod. Actuating means is provided for effecting movement of the plunger in a first direction along the body for engagement with the collapsible tube wall thereby deforming the tube wall and dispensing the contents of the tube from the dispensing end. The actuating means also provides for retractable movement of the plunger in the second direction opposite the first direction. The base is positioned on the rod for dispensing engagement with the tube upon movement of the plunger in the first direction and movable out of dispensing engagement with the tube upon in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventors: John P. Breault, Steven J. Hemsen
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Publication number: 20120267388Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a blow-molded, rigid collapsible liner that can be suitable particularly for smaller storage and dispensing systems. The rigid collapsible liner may be a stand-alone liner, e.g., used without an outer container, and may be dispensed from a fixed pressure dispensing can. Folds in the rigid collapsible liner may be substantially eliminated, thereby substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated with pinholes, weld tears, and overflow. The present disclosure also relates to flexible gusseted or non-gusseted liners, which is scalable in size and may be used for storage of up to 200 L or more. The flexible gusseted liner may be foldable, such that the liner can be introduced into a dispensing can. The liner can be made of thicker materials, substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated pinholes, and may include more robust welds, substantially reducing or eliminating the problems associated weld tears.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Tom, Thomas H. Baum, Matt Kusz, Joseph Menning, Greg Nelson, Dongyun Lee, Wei Liu, Kanghyun Kim, Karl Boggs, Richard Chism
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Patent number: 8292121Abstract: A two-way valve and fitment for engaging a valve with a flexible product dispensing bag and particularly to a valve body formed in conjunction with the fitment to facilitate both the sealing of the bag to the fitment as well as filling the bag with a product to be dispensed therefrom and subsequently dispensing the product from the bag via a pressurized fluid source.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Davideit, Kevin Verville
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Patent number: 8286839Abstract: A dispensing device for a cosmetic product is proposed. The dispensing device has a valve with a female valve element. The valve element has at least one engagement section for the positive and/or locking fastening of a male valve adapter which can be inserted into the valve element after assembly of the valve. Moreover, at its sealing side, the valve element forms a wall section which is enlarged in its inner diameter in order to permit faster filling.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbHInventor: Bernhard Jasper
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Publication number: 20120241472Abstract: A fluid delivery device 1000 comprises a piston assembly 1100, a translatable pivot guide system 1200, and a pneumatic aspirator 1300; the piston assembly 1100 functionally acting as the fluid handler, admitting and ejecting fluid from an inlet 1133 to an outlet 1135; the translatable pivot guide system 1200 is a user controllable system adapted to cooperate with the piston assembly 1100 for allowing a user to selectively set the volume of fluid ejected by the piston assembly 1100; and the pneumatic aspirator 1300 is a pressure control system, adapted to cooperate with the piston assembly 1100 and the translatable pivot guide system 1200, for regulating pressure within the piston assembly 1100, effective to allow the piston assembly 1100 to eject fluid during dispensing and to admit fluid during reset; wherein two or more instances of the present invention fluid delivery device 1000 are used together to effect metered fluid mixing applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Maksim Nilov
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Publication number: 20120223099Abstract: Fold and squeeze condiment packet sauce wrapper for any sauce including ketchup packet that folds in half and squeezes the sauce out from the middle hole. One side has a stiff hard backboard when folded in half both ends touch each other it pinches the packet and forces all the sauce out the middle opening. The sauce packet has a backboard either made out of plastic or stiff paper when folded, the one side with the back board acts as a pivot lever and squeezes the sauce out. The middle of the packet has a perforated line ready to be folded in half. The middle has an exit hole covered with a peel off sticker cover. The user peels off the sticker cover off the middle exposing the exit hole. The packet is folded in half and squeezes out all the ketchup sauce or any sauce out of the packet. When both ends of the packet are pinched together all sauce from the packet is extruded out the middle exit hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventor: Roy Sanchez
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Publication number: 20120217264Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing liquid, semi-liquid and/or semi-solid food products comprising a cylinder for processing a mixture of a basic product and air, a chamber for the transit of a heat exchange fluid, the chamber being located around the cylinder, a dispensing tap and means for treating the heat exchange fluid and supplying it to the transit chamber; it is equipped with a flexible container for containing the basic product and housed in a rigid container; a compressor of a flow of pressurized air being designed to send pressurized air into the rigid container in such a way that it acts on the flexible container to cause the transfer of the basic product from the container to the processing cylinder through a feed tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: ALI S.P.A. - CARPIGIANI GROUPInventors: Andrea COCCHI, Roberto LAZZARINI
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Publication number: 20120205395Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing ice cream includes a seating for a container and a plunger for extruding product from the container. An actuator controls movement of the plunger between retracted and extended positions. An output member of the actuator moves from an extended position to a retracted position to drive the plunger to its extended position, for a dispensing operation. The output member is arranged for upward movement to move the plunger to its retracted position. The output member and plunger have respective axes of movement which are off set from one another, one behind the other. The actuator is arranged in a housing and the plunger is located at a height generally above the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: Shane Robert McGill
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Patent number: 8240509Abstract: Disclosed are pressure vessels, especially an aerosol container, which comprise an interior that is subdivided into a storage chamber (3) and a propellant chamber (4) and are operated by means of a two-phase propellant. The gas phase (5) of the propellant encompasses carbon dioxide while the liquid phase (6) encompasses polyethylene glycol and/or a (C1-C4) monoether and/or a (C1-C4) diether of a polyethylene glycol, and carbon dioxide that is dissolved therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Aerosol-Service AGInventor: Jörg Geiger
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Patent number: 8240518Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a cosmetic liquid, the device having an elastic or flexible pump section. A dispensing device is provided having a compact and simple structure that is easy to use and operate such that the dispensing direction is generally different from the direction of actuation. A widening receiving area may be provided for the dispensed liquid that adjoins the outlet such that the liquid can be removed or extracted manually. The receiving area is preferably shell-shaped and open towards the top.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbHInventor: Reiker Canfield
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Publication number: 20120160869Abstract: In a gas cartridge, inside of a metal made outer can 1 is arranged with a metal made inner bag 2 charged with a fuel gas G1. A space between the outer can 1 and the inner bag 2 is charged with a compression gas G2 for pressing to crush the inner bag 2 in accordance with consumption of the fuel gas G1. Pertinent positions on an inner side of the outer can 1 are provided with deformation introducing members P1 through P7 for producing an initial deformation for introducing a deformation of the inner bag when a press force of the compression gas G2 is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Keijiro MURAYAMA, Katsuhiko Murayama, Jyunichi Tamura, Masakazu Konishi
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Patent number: 8201709Abstract: A food dispensing assembly includes a front wall attached to a rear wall. The container includes a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of lateral edges. The lateral edges taper toward the bottom edge and the bottom edge is pointed. A food product is positioned in the container. A gripping sleeve has a frusto-conical shape and includes an open upper edge and an open lower edge. The container extends through the sleeve and the sleeve is positioned between the top and bottom edges. The container is cut along a plane of the lower edge to remove the bottom edge and open the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventors: Hiroshi Namigata, Yasunori Fujiwara
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Patent number: 8181822Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Fair Oaks Farms Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Peter Doelman, Vincent A. Baxter
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Patent number: 8178140Abstract: A plastic bottle is provided with a mouth, a main unit, for example, a flexible, cylindrical main unit, connecting the interior of the bottle with the mouth, a base structured to close the bottom portion of the main unit and have a greater rigidity compared to the main unit. The main unit includes a lower body section extending upward from the base, a central body section extending upward from the lower body section, and a crease between the lower and central body sections. The central body section can be configured to deform into a substantially flat shape through the action of external force F so as to bend outward.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignees: The Coca-Cola Company, Aoki Technical Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Satoshi Kuboi, Hideki Takeuchi
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Patent number: 8177102Abstract: A pump comprising a container containing a dispense material, an outlet and an actuator arranged to alternate between a first and a second configuration in response to a change in the pump's environment, which change in configuration causes an aliquot of dispense material to be expelled through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Geoffrey Robert Hammond, Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Publication number: 20120111894Abstract: A squeeze bottle forces substantially all of the liquid to be dispensed toward a top of the bottle. A valving arrangement reduces or eliminates a likelihood of air contacting the liquid to be dispensed. A top cap has a nozzle with a one-way valve allowing liquid to leave a liquid bag. A bottom cap has a one-way valve allowing air to enter an airbag. The liquid bag and the airbag are positioned within a sealed third chamber. The liquid bag and the airbag have a controlled interaction within the sealed third chamber, which results in substantially complete emptying of the liquid bag by squeezing the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Joseph Wadih Bakhos
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Publication number: 20120104041Abstract: A beverage dispenser comprises a bag suspension to suspend a bag of a beverage within a volume, a valve mechanism configured to be fluidly coupled to an interior of the bag to selectively dispense beverage from the bag, a press movably supported below the volume to press upwardly against the bag, and a spring resiliently urging the press towards the volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: ACWINECO LLCInventors: Chris M. Coleman, Rion E. Austin
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Publication number: 20120104020Abstract: A liquid dispenser utilizes a collapsible container that contains a supply of liquid. The collapsible container is received within a chamber that has a stationary wall. A moveable member is adjustable into contact with the collapsible container within the chamber. An indicator displays an estimated amount of liquid remaining in the collapsible container based on a position of the moveable member. The moveable member may squeeze the collapsible container against the stationary wall to thereby increase pressure within the liquid in the collapsible container to urge an outlet valve towards an open position in order to resolve any clogs in the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: NIHAT CUR, STEVEN J. KUEHL, ROBERT J. ROLEK
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Patent number: 8167171Abstract: A device for dispensing, by a manually operable pump, fluid substances contained in a deformable bag housed in a rigid container. The bag includes a mouth with a projecting flange with which the pump engages in coupling to the flange, and which causes the bag to be extracted from the container when the pump is separated from the container after the bag has been emptied.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Lumson S.p.A.Inventor: Matteo Moretti
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Publication number: 20120097706Abstract: The invention relates to a bag of variable volume able to contain fluids and designed to be introduced into a container through the container's neck, said bag consisting of a pouch with one closed end and one open end, the open end being dimensionally stable over temperature ranges of from ?30 to 55° C., to a device incorporating said bag and to a process for filling it.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: POWER CONTAINER CORP.Inventors: Chris Nimmo, Olivier Bertaud
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Patent number: 8157127Abstract: A method and kit for draining a flexible container holding a product having a viscosity of between 10 Pa·s and 200 000 Pa·s. The method includes using a flexible container (3); optionally, moving the container (3) to be drained to a drainage site; ensuring the viscous product (2) can flow from container (3) through at least one outlet (9); exerting a pressure on at least one defined area of container (3) using a pressurizing device which preferably includes at least one pressure member (5) and/or a pressure fluid to maintain container (3) in an inflated or partially-inflated state; and removing the pressure once the container has been drained. The drainage kit includes the viscous product (silicon mastic), a flexible container (3) and a draining device including at least one pressure member and/or pressure fluid.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Frédéric Mauger, Julien Craplet, Frédéric Jean
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Patent number: 8157130Abstract: In a gas cartridge, inside of a metal made outer can 1 is arranged with a metal made inner bag 2 charged with a fuel gas G1. A space between the outer can 1 and the inner bag 2 is charged with a compression gas G2 for pressing to crush the inner bag 2 in accordance with consumption of the fuel gas G1. Pertinent positions on an inner side of the outer can 1 are provided with deformation introducing members P1 through P7 for producing an initial deformation for introducing a deformation of the inner bag when a press force of the compression gas G2 is received.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Max Co., Ltd.Inventors: Keijiro Murayama, Katsuhiko Murayama, Jyunichi Tamura, Masakazu Konishi
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Publication number: 20120074167Abstract: A package for holding a part of a two-part adhesive that is applied to a substrate includes a collapsible bag, an end cap attached at a first end of the bag, and a spout attached to a second end of the bag. As pressure is applied to the end cap, the part of the two-part adhesive is forced out of the spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: ADCO Products, Inc.Inventors: James Galvin, David L. Kunkle, James D. Haaser
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Patent number: 8136702Abstract: A hydration system includes opposing flexible walls forming a bladder having a sealable compartment for containing a liquid. The system includes a drinking tube having a first end with a valve and a second end. A first port is configured to receive pressurizing gasses into the compartment. A baffle connects the opposing walls within the compartment. The baffle is configured to oppose expansion of the bladder as the pressurizing gasses are introduced into the compartment. A second port is configured to couple to the second end of the drinking tube to provide fluid communication between the compartment and the drinking tube. A third port allows the liquid to be supplied into the compartment. Activation of the valve unseals the compartment and allows the liquid to be expelled from the compartment via the second port and the drinking tube as a result of a pressurization of the compartment by the pressurizing gasses.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Skillern, James H. Sadler
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Publication number: 20120043352Abstract: A self regulating and constant pressure maintaining product dispenser assembly comprises a dispensing device and a product container defining an inner space comprising a product space being filled with a fluid product constituting a carbonated beverage, and a pressure space being filled with a propellant gas having an initial pressure of preferably 0.5-1.8 bar above the atmospheric pressure when subjected to a specific temperature range of preferably 3° C.-50° C. The pressure space further comprises an amount of an adsorption material having adsorbed an amount of the propellant gas, which is sufficient for allowing the pressure space to increase in volume and to substitute the product space. The particular amount of adsorption material is inherently capable of substantially maintaining the initial pressure in the pressure space by releasing the propellant gas into the pressure space and adsorbing the propellant gas from the pressure space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Jan Norager Rasmussen, Steen Vesborg
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Patent number: 8118183Abstract: A particularly small eyedropper or the like is provided, which has a construction such that, when a body thereof is squeezed, an introduction hole thereof can be easily closed to compress air in a space between an inner layer and an outer layer thereof even in the absence of a check valve in the introduction hole, and defectiveness of the introduction hole can be easily checked. To this end, a test hole (19) communicating with an introduction hole (17) via a space between an outer layer bottle. (1) and an inner layer bag (16) is provided in an outer layer mouth portion (4). The test hole (19) is closed by the inner layer bag (16) and an inside plug (21) fitted in the mouth portion (4). Further, the introduction hole (17) is provided in a middle portion of a body which is pressed by a finger when the bottle is squeezed. The introduction hole (17) is closed by the finger.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignees: Taisei Kako Co., Ltd., Nihon Tenganyaku Kankyusho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuya Iwahashi, Hirokazu Mihashi, Keiji Hamamoto, Masaru Otsuka, Yorishisa Uetake, Kenji Matsuura
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Patent number: 8109115Abstract: Refrigeration apparatus comprising a cold storage compartment, accessible from the outside, and provided internally with a sealed container adapted to accommodate a flexible and compressible receptacle holding a beverage; there are provided pneumatic or air-compression means to generate a selectively controllable pneumatic pressure inside said container, but outside said flexible receptacle, and said sealed container is capable of being opened from the outside by means of a closure applied on a face thereof, wherein said closure is provided with a through-aperture, through which there extends a drawing-off conduit. Whenever a need arises for beverage to be drawn off the receptacle, a pressure increase is triggered inside the sealed container, and said pressure increase will act upon the walls of the internal receptacle so that the latter is caused to collapse and reduce its volume, thereby causing the beverage to be ejected therefrom and, therefore, drawn off.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Electrolux Professional SpAInventors: Ennio Pippia, Deny Longo
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Patent number: 8083102Abstract: A flexible pouch having a removable cap for use with the tube spout fitment and a method of filling the flexible pouch is provided. The removable cap is formed from a tube of pliable material, and has a first opening and a second opening. The first and second openings each have a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge of the first opening is configured to engage the outer surface of the tube spout fitment. The peripheral edge of the second opening is pressed onto itself and sealed so as to form a flattened edge. The method includes the steps mounting the removable cap onto the tube spout fitment. Filling the pouch, and sealing the second opening of the removable cap so as to form a flattened edge.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Pouch Pac Innovations, LLCInventor: R. Charles Murray
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Patent number: 8083105Abstract: A flexible fluid delivery system comprising a fluid bladder having a first inlet and a first outlet, the fluid bladder configured to contain liquid, an inflatable compartment capable of being pressurized by inflation and having a second inlet, the inflatable component being formed adjacent to the fluid bladder, such that the fluid bladder and the inflatable component are integrated to form a pressurized fluid reservoir, a seam element formed in the fluid bladder and the inflatable component of the pressurized fluid reservoir, the seam element being capable of controlling the shape of the pressurized fluid reservoir, a pump associated with the second inlet of the inflatable compartment, the pump being configured to inflate the inflatable component of the pressurized fluid reservoir, and a valve operatively coupled to the first outlet of the fluid bladder, the valve being capable of releasing the liquid contained in the fluid bladder.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventors: Lucas C. Reichert, Gabriel G. Reichert, Toby Hazelbaker
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Patent number: 8083101Abstract: The invention provides a liquid storage unit comprising: a case, a liquid storage part for storing a liquid in the case, with which a liquid part communicates; at least one gas accommodation part for accommodating a gas in the case, with which a gas port communicates, wherein the liquid in the liquid storage part is led outs through the liquid port by a pressure of a gas introduced from the gas port; an inner case provided in the case having a pair of openings on opposite side faces thereof; and a pair of flexible partitioning members sealing said pair of openings of the inner case respectively, thereby partitioning the liquid storage part therebetween and defining said at least one of the gas accommodation part in cooperation with the case.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Hitotoshi Kimura
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Patent number: 8081069Abstract: An insulin pump and an infusion set adapter having a membrane which can be acted upon by a liquid flow path associated with the pump, wherein the pump comprises a sensor by which a change in shape or location of at least a portion of the membrane caused by a change in the liquid pressure in the flow path can be detected in a contact-free manner to identify an occlusion in the flow path.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Roche Diagnostics International AGInventors: Ueli Haueter, David Bosshard, Ivan Heutschi, Thomas Rufer, Hanspeter Stoller
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Patent number: 8074847Abstract: A pressurized package for dispensing product there from through a valve. The valve is attached to the package by a valve cup. The valve cup is plastic, eliminating the need for metallic deformation to maintain pressurization of the container having propellant therein. This arrangement provides the benefit of less expensive package assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Scott Edward Smith
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Patent number: 8070017Abstract: A unified assembly of a mounting cup and valve stem assembly for aerosol containers. The mounting cup contains a flat central portion having an inner section extending downward from its periphery. An outer section extends upward from the lower edge of the inner section and abuts the inner section. The inner and outer sections constitute the lower wall. The outer section extends above the flat central portion and ends in a channel which can fit onto the bead of an aerosol container. The flat central portion has at least one hole through it. The valve stem assembly contains a flat circular upper piece having holes corresponding to those in the mounting cup. The holes are the open top ends of chambers for springs and plungers. Valve stems are below the chamber. The lower wall of the mounting cup is crimped to hold the mounting cup to the valve stem assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: Ronald D. Green
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Patent number: 8066202Abstract: Disclosed therein is a fluid jetting apparatus. The fluid jetting apparatus includes: a nozzle having a jetting hole adapted to jet a fluid; a nozzle opening and closing part adapted to open and close the jetting hole; at least one elastic fluid-storing part adapted to store the fluid therein and connected with the nozzle at a portion thereof in such a way as to jet the fluid by its elasticity through the jetting hole, the elastic fluid-storing part increasing elasticity accumulated by receiving the external force; and a pressurizing part adapted to increase elasticity accumulated in the elastic fluid-storing part by applying the force to the elastic fluid-storing part. The fluid jetting apparatus is applied to various devices, such as a sprayer, an atomizer, an oral cleaner, and so on, for jetting materials of a liquid, gas or gel type to thereby jet the fluid with a strong jetting force in a convenient manipulation.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Inventor: Heeyoung Lee