Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a liquid storage space having an opening for dispensing liquid, and a movable wall operable to reduce the liquid storage space. The apparatus also includes an intermediate storage space having variable volume, the intermediate storage space including a liquid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid storage space for receiving liquid therefrom. A specific amount of the liquid is transferred from the liquid storage space to the intermediate storage space in a single operation. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the intermediate storage space, the nozzle having an outlet for dispensing the liquid from the intermediate storage space to an intended surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manually-actuated metering pump of simple design, which is intended for a rigid container. The inventive metering pump is of the dual valve type, comprising a lower inlet valve and an upper ejection valve which are disposed at the input and output respectively of a metering chamber which is slidably mounted on the lower valve. Moreover, said lower valve is fixed to a hollow tube which communicates with the inside of the container. The invention can be used for dispensing fluid products.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device includes a resilient receptacle for receiving a liquid and attached to a cover device and having a bellows-shape for providing a resilience to the resilient receptacle and for forcing the liquid out of the resilient receptacle and into the cover device by the resilience of the receptacle, and a controlling device for controlling the liquid to flow out of the cover device, the liquid may flow out of the receptacle by the resilience of the receptacle for allowing the liquid dispensing device to be erectly disposed on the table without being disposed up side down and without being mounted onto the supporting wall, and for allowing the receptacle to be changed with new ones.

Abstract: A reservoir for holding a fluid for supply to a fluid dosing device for introducing the fluid into a gas flow, the reservoir comprising: an outer container; an inner container located within the outer container, the inner container being arranged to hold the fluid; an outlet in the outer container, the outlet being in fluid communication with the inner container; wherein the inner container is flexible.

Abstract: An exemplary method, apparatus and system of crushing a bottle may include a barrel for surrounding a bottle. The barrel may have a main body with a threaded outer surface. A plate may be slidably engaged with an inner surface of the barrel at a first end of the barrel. A nut may be operably engaged with the threads on the outer surface of the barrel. A tab portion may be integral with the plate and the tab portion engaged the nut. A cap may be repeatably attachable to an end of the barrel opposite the plate. Movement of the nut may facilitate movement of the plate and moving the plate in the direction of the lid may crush a bottle within the barrel.

Abstract: A topping dispenser for dispensing portions of chilled topping onto beverages and desserts comprises a housing having a drawer that includes a product compartment and an adjacent drive compartment separated by a partition. The product compartment is adapted to receive a bag containing topping, and houses a vertically displaceable pressure member, such as a roller, to roll down along one side of the bag opposite a pressure surface on the other side of the bag to squeeze contents of the bag out through a bottom dispensing valve assembly to direct product into a waiting container. The roller is advanced downward in predetermined increments by a motor-driven carriage assembly in the drive compartment that may be actuated by a push button on the housing. The dispensing valve assembly holds a pressure-actuated valve that closes automatically to cleanly cut off a dispensed ribbon of topping and is configured to impart a decorative appearance to the dispensed ribbon.

Abstract: 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 outthrough 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.

Abstract: A container evacuation system is provided for viscous flowable materials such as grease, paste or flowable powders. The container system includes a lightweight, rigid exterior, such as a cardboard container. Provided within the container is a flexible containment system constructed of polyethylene sheets or the like. The flexible containment system is provided with a plurality of weldments to create at least two pockets, wherein one pocket contains the flowable material and a second pocket is available to be filled with air, to allow air provided to the second pocket to force the flowable material from the first pocket out through a drain. The system includes a weldment which curves around at least a portion of the drain to crease a funnel which focuses flowable material toward the drain, while reducing the likelihood of a portion of the flexible containment system from obstructing the movement of flowable material out of the first pocket through the drain.

Abstract: An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

Abstract: An aerosol container 190a provided with an outer container 11, a collapsible inner bag 12 inserted in the outer container, and a valve 13. The inner bag 12 comprises an upper and lower chamber 27, 26 and the chambers are divided at a constriction part formed in the middle of the inner bag by a partitioning member 72. The valve 13 has communicating holes that communicates valve 13 with the upper chamber 27 and the lower chamber 26 through a dip tube 28. An inner bag type aerosol product may be obtained by charging different kind of contents A and B into the container. Two-liquid reaction type agents, such as hair dye. enzyme hair dye, hair dress agent or setting agent for hair, reduction of inflammation pain killer, anti-heat flushes, coolants, pack agents, cleansing agents, shaving foams, moisturizers, antipersipirants. vitamin preparations, emollients and etc. may be preferably used for the combination of the contents for aerosol product.

Abstract: A soft serve ice cream vending machine is disclosed. The vending machine includes a machine cabinet; a door pivotably connected to he machine cabinet; the door including a cup dispensing slot and an ice cream dispensing slot; a product dispensing button connected to the door; a cup dispenser adapted to dispense a cup and connected to the door; a money acceptor connected to the door; a flexible product container connected to a freezer engine adapted to receive a product, the freezer engine having an outlet proximate to the ice cream dispensing slot; a venturi air valve connected to the freezer engine; a spigot control device connected to the freezer engine and to the product dispensing button, whereby upon engagement of the product dispensing button the spigot control device engages the freezer engine for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device of the type adapted to deliver fluids, notably medicaments, under pressure. The device comprises a container 1 of variable volume in the form or shape of a pouch or flexible receptacle of generally cylindrical shape with longitudinal pleats 2 containing the fluid under pressure to be delivered and equipped with an actuator C permitting to open a valve 15a, 15b to enable the delivery of said fluid, the whole being located inside a container 4 capable of resisting to an elevated internal pressure, the internal volume of the latter container comprised between its wall and the container of variable volume being filled with a neutral gas under a pressure sufficient to exert on the container of variable volume a pneumatic constraint sufficient to permit the delivery of the therein contained fluid when the above-said valve permitting said delivery is operated by the aforementioned actuator C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container (1) for containing a substance. The container comprises a preformed deformable body defining a filling cavity. The body has an opening (6) and an integral planar circumferential rim (5) surrounding said opening. The opening is closed by a cover sheet (7) which is sealed to the circumferential rim by means of a circumferential sealing seam (10). The circumferential rim has a flat dispensing part which is covered by the cover sheet, which cover sheet is sealed to the dispensing part by at least two outwardly directed sealing seams (11) joining the circumferential sealing seam and extending at a distance from one another from the circumferential sealing seam to the edge of the dispensing part. A weakened seal (14) with a pointed region (15) extends between the outwardly directed sealing seams.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing fluid in a dosed manner, comprising a housing, a pressure bag and connecting means, the housing comprising a carrying device for suspending the pressure bag and pumping means for pumping pressure fluid into the pressure bag, a measuring device being provided for measuring, during use, the weight or changes therein of the pressure bag with a fluid container included therein, the connecting means being designed for connecting the pressure bag to the pumping means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spacer at connecting devices which are adapted to connect discharge devices (2) to packages (3) with liquid products (4), preferably foodstuff products, for discharging the products (4) from the packages (3). The spacer (19) is provided on a connecting means (26) and is adapted to be located in the package (3) in order to, during emptying of the package, keep wall portions thereof at a distance from a connecting device (1) such that the wall portions do not prevent or substantially obstruct emptying of the package (3). The spacer (19) has resilient properties and can be pressed into a space (28) in a tube member (23) and spring back to a normal shape (NF).

Abstract: An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

Abstract: A package to facilitate the use of squeeze bottles and other dispensers, particularly in the food service industry. The invention is directed to, in particular, a combined bottle liner and food product which includes a liner pouch, a liner peripheral sealing area and a food product contained within the liner pouch. Preferably, the combined bottle liner and food product also includes a closure which is sealed to the sealing surface of the bottle liner. The product of the invention facilitates the use of squeeze bottles for products such as mayonnaise and other dressings in food service by permitting sale of a combined bottle liner and food product to the busy eating establishment. The eating establishment can simply insert the liner into the squeeze bottle or other dispenser and remove the closure. A closure is placed on the squeeze bottle and the squeeze bottle is then ready to dispense the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pumping a liquid from a packaging, for the distribution thereof in a heated, foamed or emulsified form, comprising a sub-assembly for aspiration by venturi effect which can be connected to the tubing of a pressurized liquid flow generator. Said sub-assembly comprises a body with a liquid flow inlet duct, opening out in an aspiration chamber and at least one aspiration duct for the liquid contained in the packaging. The invention is characterized in that the aspiration sub-assembly comprises a nozzle and fixing and opening means, connecting the nozzle to the packaging and connecting the aspiration duct with the liquid inside the packaging. The invention is of application to the production of cappuccinos or other foamed drinks.

Abstract: A container for fluids, in particular liquids, such as beer or water, includes a spherical or spheroid casing, a valve part for filling the container with a fluid and an outer package surrounding the casing. The outer package comprises a shell, which follows the circumference of the casing.

Abstract: A depress-to-actuate pneumatically-operated double-walled container includes a double-walled contained accommodated in an outer casing, both being secured to a dispenser cap. The double-walled container includes an outer layer accommodating therein a flexible inner layer forming a collapsible bag in which a fluid product is contained. When the dispenser cap is depressed and actuated, the fluid produce is gradually pumped out of the container, which induces a negative pressure inside the inner layer by which the inner layer is collapsed toward the dispenser cap to completely expel the fluid produce out of the container with repeated actuation of the dispenser cap.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquid consumables locates a store of the particular liquid at a location remote from the dispensing location. The dispensing location is typically located above a counter and may include a relatively narrow stem that brings a flexible liquid delivery tube up to a valve. Valuable counter space is conserved. One or more disposable, flexible and collapsible bags contain the store of liquid and communicates with the dispensing location via the liquid delivery tube. Confined in contact with each flexible bag is an inflatable bladder to which compressed air is routed. Liquid is dispensed each time the valve opens. When exhausted the flexible bag is replaced. Safety interlock switches vent the inflatable bladder to prevent its expanding explosively upon opening of the location where the liquid containing bag will replace the empty. Where the liquid needs temperature control, temperature control means are provided where the liquid is stored.

Abstract: An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

Abstract: A pressure container filled with a propellant (22) includes an outer container (10), an inner bag (20) arrangeable in the outer container, and a cover (15) for closing the outer container (10) and provided with an inlet/outlet valve element (16), with the propellant (22) being formed in the propellant chamber (21) of the inner bag (20) by a mixture of an inert gas (23) in the propellant chamber (21) with a gaseous phase (18) of a filling material (12) in the filling material chamber (11) of the outer container (10); and the method of forming the pressure container includes inserting an inner bag (20) filled with an inert gas (23) into the outer container (10), closing the outer container (10) with a cover (15), and filling the filling material chamber (11) of the outer container (10) with a filling material (12) having a gaseous phase (18) that migrates from the filling material chamber (11) into the propellant chamber (21) of the inner bag (20), and forms therein, together with the inert gas (23), the propel

Abstract: The invention relates to an airless dispenser which is used to dispense low doses of liquid products. The inventive dispenser is characterised in that it consists of: a first part comprising a spray nozzle which is communicated with a network of channels on the wall of an inner truncated-cone-shaped bore, and a second part comprising a deformable container which equipped with a rigid flange for fixing the first part in the aforementioned bore. The outer periphery of the flange comprises an inclined surface which defines a vortex chamber, opposite the above-mentioned network of channels, and which, together with the wall of the first part, forms an internal peripheral outlet groove. The outlet groove is defined radially by a flexible lip forming an inlet valve which is supported by the first or second part.

Abstract: A pressurizable fluid delivery system for a flexible fluid reservoir includes a pressurizable sleeve disposable about the flexible fluid reservoir. The pressurizable sleeve has a pressure chamber that at least partially surrounds the flexible fluid reservoir when the pressurizable sleeve is disposed about the flexible reservoir. A pressure inducer is operably coupled to an inlet of the pressure chamber to pressurize the pressure chamber. The pressurized pressure chamber presses against the at least partially surrounded flexible fluid reservoir to push fluid in the flexible fluid reservoir toward the outlet. The fluid deliver system also includes a valve operatively coupled to the outlet of the flexible fluid reservoir to selectively release fluid from the flexible fluid reservoir.

Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing liquid having a container wall comprising a rigid portion that dimensionally defines the container, a liner portion disposed within the container adjacent to the rigid portion, and an adhesive layer disposed between the rigid portion and the liner portion. The adhesive layer removably secures the liner portion to the rigid portion such that the liner portion is capable of being separated from the rigid portion and collapsed within the container, for dispensing the liquid.

Abstract: An improved aerosol dispenser is disclosed for mixing and dispensing a first and second fluid. The improved aerosol dispenser comprises a valve body sealably mounted to the aerosol container. A first and a second channel is defined in the valve body for providing fluid communication with a valve body cavity of the valve body. A first and a second inner container are located within the aerosol container for communicating with the first and second channels, respectively. A valve assembly comprising a first and a second valve element enables the mixing and dispensing of the first and second fluids from a terminal orifice upon the simultaneous actuation of the first and second valve elements. The invention is also incorporated into the process of filling an improved aerosol dispenser with a first and a second fluid products and an aerosol propellant.

Abstract: An apparatus for atomizing a liquid product using a propellant, which may be integrated into aerosol packs, for atomization of a liquid product. The liquid product may have a high viscosity. The total flow rate ranges from about 0.5 grams per second to about 0.01 grams per second through a single capillary tube. The liquid product is atomized within a capillary tube. The apparatus may be designed as a handheld unit or as a stationary or mobile unit using a plurality of capillary tubes.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus comprising a bag containing fluid, a container that provides support for the bag, a spike comprising a hollow stem through which fluid can flow, the spike being connected to the bag at a joint created upon the puncturing of the bag by the spike, and a dispensing mechanism for controlling the flow of fluid from the bag, which dispensing mechanism is connected to the hollow stem, and wherein the dispensing mechanism is operated to allow fluid flow.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for dispensing paste from a collapsible container elongate about an axis from a first closed end to a second open end, the method comprising rotating one of the first end and second end relative to the other to twist the container about the axis, thereby collapsing the container, compressing paste contained therein and extruding the paste from the second open end.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a substantially rigid shell (1) provided with an opening (14), a flexible pouch (23) fixed to a pouch support (2) forming a fixing bushing (22) defining an outlet passageway (24) for the fluid, and a dispensing member (3) such as a pump for extracting the fluid from the flexible pouch through the outlet passageway of the pouch support; and wherein the fixing bushing (22) of the flexible support (2) is fixed in the opening (14) of the shell (1).

Abstract: A portable water cooler is designed to accept the placement of bagged fluid therein, leading to the connection of the bag of fluid to a fluid flow pathway, thereby allowing the fluid to be dispensed in a manner such that the fluid is segregated from the internal surfaces of the cooler. The portable water cooler generally includes an internal spike and external spigot through which fluid may flow. Systems and method for dispensing bagged fluid from such a cooler, including various multi-bag systems and methods allowing for improved thermal control of fluids being dispensed, as well as increased selection of fluids dispensed from the same portable water cooler provide a high level of convenience.

Abstract: A spout assembly for enhancing self-standing force of a flexible container includes a fitting portion for attaching on a portion of the flexible container, and a supporting member assembled on or integrally formed on the fitting portion and extending to contact at least more than one portion of front, rear, bottom and top portions of the container, thereby maintaining a predetermined shape of the flexible container.

Abstract: A double-layered fluid container which includes an upper diaphragm and a lower diaphragm, which provides alternating squeezing action so that the upper diaphragm and the lower diaphragm causes an opening and a closing action to the container. The contents in the container are isolated from the external contact with air and therefore oxidation process is inhibited and the container provides a constant delivery of the contents and the contents are prevented from back flowing into the container. The delivery of the contents can be controlled at a stable squeezing pressure.

Abstract: A three part container system. The first part is an outer rigid container formed with a mouth defining an opening into the outer container. The second part is an inner container positioned within the outer container, the inner container formed with a mouth defining an opening into the inner container, the mouth of the inner container being positioned in and sealed to or adjacent to the mouth of the outer container, at least a portion of the inner container being collapsible so that the inner container can be filled with a liquid. The third part is a turret fitted directly or indirectly by way of the outer container to the mouth of the inner container.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns packaging and dispensing of fluid products. The disclosed device comprises at least two sealed flexible bags arranged in a single common rigid container, associated with at least a pump or valve, actuated by an actuator, wherein the bags cooperate with at least a ring for being fixed to the container and with the pumps or valves. The device is designed to dispense fluids separately or mixed.

Abstract: A plastic lined metallic liquid soap dispenser (20) is formed consisting of a hollow metallic bottle (22) having a threaded neck, (24) and a plurality of separate metallic parts such as a bottom (26). A discrete plastic insert (38) is disposed within the hollow of the bottle (22), for isolating the metallic bottle from liquid soap stored within the dispenser to preclude a chemical reaction and/or contamination thereof if the metallic bottle is in intimate contact with liquid soap or the like. Connection means, in the form of threads or the like, join the bottle separate parts together around the plastic insert. Bottle access and closure means, including a hand pump (44), are attached to the threaded neck permitting the liquid within the plastic insert to be easily dispensed and to enclose the liquid for storage when not required for use.

Abstract: A system top deliver liquid egg product in aliquot portions respective to a selected number of eggs, the system being totally contained in a cooled surround.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquid consumables locates a store of the particular liquid at a location remote from the dispensing location. The dispensing location is typically located above a counter and may include a relatively narrow stem that brings a flexible liquid delivery tube up to a valve. Valuable counter space is conserved. One or more disposable, flexible and collapsible bags contain the store of liquid and communicates with the dispensing location via the liquid delivery tube. Confined in contact with each flexible bag is an inflatable bladder to which compressed air is routed. Liquid is dispensed each time the valve opens. When exhausted the flexible bag is replaced. Safety interlock switches vent the inflatable bladder to prevent its expanding explosively upon opening of the location where the liquid containing bag will replace the empty. Where the liquid needs temperature control, temperature control means are provided where the liquid is stored.

Abstract: An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

Abstract: A household apparatus for dispensing toothpaste from a tube of toothpaste. The apparatus is a toothpaste dispenser which is removably mounted to a wall surface. The tube of toothpaste is mounted within the dispenser and can have a small volume of toothpaste dispensed by pushing inward on a plunger that is connected to the toothpaste dispenser.

Abstract: A dispenser for releasably receiving a collapsible bottle having a neck and a pump projecting from the neck. The dispenser includes a back plate with a cover hinged thereto and a container receiving bracket carried on the back plate for receiving the neck of the bottle. The bottle may include a security collar fixed to the neck with a rib geometry on its periphery for mating with a complemental geometry on the bracket to fix the bottle in place on the back plate. The cover carries a projecting transverse rib on its inner surface so that, when the cover is closed, the rib engages the security collar to further assist in retaining and locating the bottle. The cover also includes a transparent sight window located adjacent its lower end for observing the level of the contents of the bottle, a light window adjacent its upper end for admitting ambient light into the closed dispenser and a push bar for activating the pump to dispense material from the bottle.

Abstract: A primary panel (10) is provided for cooperation with a liquid filled flexible packaging bag during withdrawal intermittently of the contents thereof. The primary panel has at least an operatively forward zone (9) adapted for attachment to a base (3), generally the bottom of a box (1), in a relatively fixed position with respect to the base. A normally inclined zone (10) attached to the forward zone is adapted to flex between a position in which it is generally parallel to the base under conditions corresponding to a full flexible packaging bag and positions in which it is inclined relative to the base under conditions corresponding to a partially filled or substantially empty flexible packaging bag. The inclined zone is resiliently biased relative to the forward zone towards said inclined position.

Abstract: A separable laminated container (A) of the present invention comprises an outer layer (1) made of synthetic resin and having an air suction hole (10) and an inner layer (2) made of synthetic resin and separably laminated on the inside of the outer layer, the inner layer having a portion previously separated from the outer layer just around the air suction hole. The air suction hole can be formed by driving a punch into the outer layer at a neck (4) of the separable laminated container from the outside, and punching just the outer layer leaving the inner layer behind. The portion of the inner layer previously separated from the outer layer may be left in the inwardly extended state. The inner layer is preferably made of synthetic resin having flextural modules of less than 10,000 kg/cm2.

Abstract: A double container including an outer container having flexibility and communicating with the outside air, and an inner bag holding contents, with a space defined between the outer container and inner bag. The contents include a component which generates gas by decomposition and a volatile component and the inner bag has permeability to decomposition gases evolved by the decomposing component of the contents. The decomposition gases evolved permeate through the inner bag without difficulty for easy discharge into the outside while the volatile gases evolved from the volatile components are allowed to stay in the space on the outer side of the inner bag, making it difficult for the newly evolved volatile gases to permeate through the inner bag, thereby limiting dispersion of the volatile gases and effectively suppressing deterioration of hairdye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plural compartment assemblies in which materials are stored in at least two separate compartments until the compartments are opened for use. More particularly, the invention relates to a dispensing tube whereby the utilization of a novel insert, a conventional dispensing tube can be divided into separate and discrete compartments at a low capital cost. The resulting dispensing assembly provides for dispensing more than one material from the same tube and even more particularly co-dispensing predetermined proportions of incompatible materials simultaneously and effectively.

Abstract: An assembly of a package that includes a flexible sheet-like foil material containing a viscous material, with apparatus for metered emptying of the package. The apparatus includes a frame, a guide, and a substantially flat two-part supporting surface. A metering control is movable along the supporting surface. The guide holds the metering control in a substantially fixed orientation relative to the supporting surface. The metering control empties the package by nipwise pressing the package flat onto the supporting surface. The frame includes a stationary part and a movable part, which parts form a continuous, uninterrupted supporting surface in a first position and which parts close off an open package by squeezing it shut in a second position.

Abstract: The present invention offers a baby bottle combined with a musical teddy bear. The item comprises two elements: a baby bottle and a holder. The holder includes two parts: a toy—a stuffed teddy bear and a plastic ring on the top of the head of the teddy bear. Teddy bear would play music and flash eyes while being held in a drinking position. Inside a teddy bear there is installed a totally new kind of device for playing music and flashing eyes. This item can solve many problems aroused during the process of feeding a child and can improve comfort in a child and caregiver's daily life.

Abstract: A dispenser which assists an individual in dispensing a substance from a squeezable tube. The dispenser has a bottom-located rotating wheel, that when rotating, causes a volume of material within an incorporated tube to be expelled out of the dispenser.

Abstract: A method for indicating the relative fluid level of a personal hydration bladder, and for alerting the user that the bladder has been depleted to a predetermined level or levels. A non-invasive sensor detects changes in the bladder geometry and transmits the information to a indicating unit worn by the user.