Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube squeezing device for effectively evacuating all the material, paste, or product inside collapsible and flexible tubes. The tube squeezing device comprises a handle and clip end formed from an upper arm and a lower arm for securing the tube body. The clip end includes the upper arm and the lower arm with a slot therebetween. The tube is received in between the slot in order to urge dispensing of the material from the tube by rotating the handle to roll the arms along the tube body to push the material within the tube towards its dispensing end for easy evacuation without any wastage of product and money. The tube squeezing device is adjustable in size to accommodate tubes of different sizes and can be used by children, adults, elderly and others with compromised dexterity and strength.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An apparatus for flattening a flexible tube sidewall comprises a frame, a gripping roller and a handle. The frame includes a central portion extending transversely between first and second end walls. A first brake element is formed on an inner face of one wall. The roller is rotatably mounted to the walls and includes first and second ends and a cylindrical surface disposed parallel to the frame central portion to define a transverse slot. The roller end adjacent to the first brake element includes a second brake element that is engageable therewith to resist relative rotation between the roller and frame. The handle extends from the roller through the end wall for manually rotating the roller relative to the frame and drawing the tube through the slot. The brake elements cooperate to resist retrogressive movement of the tube through the slot when the handle is released.

Abstract: The present invention is a tube clip for securing the coiled/rolled up end of tubes such as toothpaste, salves, ointments and the likes, thus eliminating the possibility of the tube unrolling and keeping the manufacturers product continually at the ready.

Abstract: A portion control dispensing apparatus for dispensing precise portions of a product in a tightly controlled manner that minimizes waste caused by residual product left undispensed in a container. The device provides a dispenser for fluid products stored in a flexible container, enabling a portion control pump combined with an extrusion apparatus to squeeze the flexible container, thus continuously directing all remaining product in the container towards the dispensing end. A portion control pump removes product from the container by peristaltic action. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus comprises a frame with an upwardly spring biased carriage configured to removably hold a flexible container that holds product to be dispensed. A pair of rollers is preferably situated at the top of the frame and is positioned such that the carriage will pull the flexible container upward between the rollers as product is dispensed from the container.

Abstract: A clip is provided for a dispensing tube about which the collapsed end of the tube may be wrapped. The clip is substantially rectangular and includes a plurality of transfer ducts, at least one on each of a top and a bottom edge. The ducts are accessible from the side of the folded dispensing tube so that one leg of a retainer pin can be inserted into a duct, the second leg of the pin forceably contacting the outside surface of the tube. Thus, the pin maintains the position of the folded tube against the clip and prevents it from unraveling. The clip is generally rectangular and as the collapsed end of the tube is folded up to the next position, the pin is moved from one duct at one side of the clip to the other side of the clip.

Abstract: Varying the daily dose of either or both of the estrogen and the progestogen administered for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is readily and inexpensively accomplished, without the necessity of the physician prescribing a new product each time the daily dose of the estrogen or progestogen is changed, by administering preferably transdermally the estrogen and the progestogen contained in separate extrudable pharmaceutical compositions from a dispenser which contains means, preferably adjustable only by the attending physician or dispensing pharmacist, for varying the volume of either or both of the respective compositions which is dispensed as a single dose from the dispenser in response to a defined digital dispensing manipulation of the dispenser thereby facilitating optimal compliance to a combination of HRT with individually adjusted dosages of the estrogen and progestogen.

Abstract: External manipulation of a prefilled vial to dispense its contents by deforming the vial is disclosed.

Abstract: Process for transferring at least a portion of a running web from a first section of a web making machine includes rotating an endless conveyor belt by driving at least one driven pulley, creating a negative pressure at an inner surface of endless conveyor belt as endless conveyor belt is guided over suction box, and guiding the at least a portion of running web onto endless conveyor belt. Process also includes transferring the at least a portion of the running web from endless conveyor to rope section located outside of a web width, pivoting endless conveyor belt around the pivot axis to move downstream end into an area of rope section one of at and before transferring, and pivoting endless conveyor belt around pivot axis to move downstream end into an area of the at least a portion of running web and inside web width.

Abstract: Varying the daily dose of either or both of the estrogen and the progestogen administered for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is readily and inexpensively accomplished, without the necessity of the physician prescribing a new product each time the daily dose of the estrogen or progestogen is changed, by administering preferably transdermally the estrogen and the progestogen contained in separate extrudable pharmaceutical compositions from a dispenser which contains means, preferably adjustable only by the attending physician or dispensing pharmacist, for varying the volume of either or both of the respective compositions which is dispensed as a single dose from the dispenser in response to a defined digital dispensing manipulation of the dispenser thereby facilitating optimal compliance to a combination of HRT with individually adjusted dosages of the estrogen and progestogen.

Abstract: A collapsible tube squeezer assists the process of dispensing the content of a collapsible tube, and holds the wound emptied portion of the tube. A tube squeezer is formed from a continuous strip of material, with a long slot where the sealed end of the tube can be inserted. As the tube squeezer is pushed toward the dispensing end of the tube, the material stored in the tube can be forced out of the dispensing end. At the same time, the emptied portion of the tube is left flat, so that it can be easily rolled to the tube squeezer position. Locking arms can then be pulled across the rolled tube. A locking mechanism at the ends of the locking arms is engaged to hold the rolled tube in place.

Abstract: External manipulation of a prefilled vial to dispense its contents by deforming the vial is disclosed.

Abstract: Varying the daily dose of either or both of the estrogen and the progestogen administered for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is readily and inexpensively accomplished, without the necessity of the physician prescribing a new product each time the daily dose of the estrogen or progestogen is changed, by administering preferably transdermally the estrogen and the progestogen contained in separate extrudable pharmaceutical compositions from a dispenser which contains means, preferably adjustable only by the attending physician or dispensing pharmacist, for varying the volume of either or both of the respective compositions which is dispensed as a single dose from the dispenser in response to a defined digital dispensing manipulation of the dispenser thereby facilitating optimal compliance to a combination of HRT with individually adjusted dosages of the estrogen and progestogen.

Abstract: A new intravenous bag with separate compartments for separating medications and intravenous solutions prior to mixing. The inventive device includes a pouch having an upper section and a lower section. The lower section has an outlet tube extending downwardly therefrom. The outlet tube is in fluid communication with the lower section. A divider wall separates the upper section from the lower section. The divider wall extends between opposing side walls of the pouch and tapers inwardly to a flexible central channel. The flexible central channel has an open upper end within the upper section and an open lower end within the lower section. A seal is disposed within the flexible central channel.

Abstract: A closed system for flushing an IV site comprises a unitary reservoir assembly of a first fluid reservoir for containing a first flush fluid, a second fluid reservoir for containing a second flush fluid, a tubing array for connecting the first and the second reservoirs to an IV site comprising a common tube having a connector on one end thereof for connection to the site, and mounted in a housing having depressible panels for selectively controlling the flow of a fluid from each of the first and the second reservoirs.

Abstract: A tubular container for adhesive material includes a substantially tubular body and a relatively rigid spout. An insert disposed in the spout hinders the intrusion of air through the spout. A plate is positioned so that the edge of the plate abuts the shoulder of the tubular body. The plate is supported by the insert at locations spaced from the edge of the plate. The exertion of pressure on the center of the plate causes the edge of the plate to be separated from the shoulder of the tubular body, thereby defining a passage for adhesive material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle for dispensing a viscous substance. A receptacle body contains resilient structure bearing against the inside wall of the receptacle body. This structure comprise first and second spring-forming resilient blades with a reservoir made of flexible material placed between the inside faces thereof. An external return spring acts on the outside faces of the springs. The invention is applicable to making a receptacle for dispensing a viscous substance without using a propellant gas.

Abstract: A grease tube defined by a deformable body, including a forward tube nozzle and a key member to effect a winding and pressurizing of the body, with a dispensing nozzle selectively and securably mounted in a threaded inter-relationship to a forward nozzle of the tube body. Modifications of the invention include a matrix of roughened projections, or alternatively a matrix of suction cups integrally cast to the tube body to enhance frictional engagement of the tube during pressurizing thereof.

Abstract: An easy open pouch is formed from front and back thin films by a seal formed between the films. The seal defines a product storage chamber and a dispensing cavity between the films. The seal completely surrounds the product storage chamber. An opening to the exterior of the pouch is formed in the seal in the dispensing cavity. The product storage chamber and the dispensing cavity are located adjacent to one another with a common wall located between them. The common wall is formed as a part of the seal and is frangible in response to a pressure differential between the product storage chamber and the dispensing cavity. Upon creating a pressure differential between the product storage area and the dispensing cavity the seal across the common wall delaminates to join the product storage chamber to the dispensing cavity. Product can then be dispensed from the product storage chamber through the dispensing cavity and out of the dispensing cavity opening.

Abstract: A device for squeezing successive portions of a collapsible tube containing a dischargeable material, such as toothpaste, and for winding the emptied tube portion includes a longitudinally split tubular body portion which flexibly and resiliently supports a pair of jaws on opposite sides of the longitudinal slit for extending over opposite sides of a collapsible tube portion from which the contents are to be squeezed. The jaws are squeezed together manually by the user and the emptied portion of the collapsible tube is wound on a key extending into a cylindrical cavity within the tubular portion.

Abstract: A device executed in the form of two hinged frames secured together with a hinge axle and fitted with a spring and a squeezing roll, provided with a sleeve. The bottom part of the tube is to be inserted under the squeezing roll; both frames being pressed by fingers are drawn along the length of the tube. The present invention makes it possible to squeeze out practically all the contents of a tube.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing cylindrical packages, such as tampons, having a carrousel provided with a magazine for storage of a reserve supply of tampons and a plurality of open-ended hollow dispensing compartments adapted to each hold a single article to be dispensed. The carrousel is mounted for rotation within a housing which housing is provided with a manually operable dispenser capable of discharging by gravity the contents of a compartment aligned with the dispenser. A knob is attached to a shaft formed at the bottom of the carrousel for rotating the carrousel about its axis of rotation and detents facilitate aligning the dispensing compartments with the dispenser. The housing is provided with a cover so that the interior of the dispensing apparatus is concealed from view when the cover is in place. A receptacle for powder, for example, with a lid is incorporated in the cover.