Abstract: A volumetric densiometer flask for determining the volumetric density of a solute includes: (a) a first bulbous portion in a lower end section of the flask; (b) a second bulbous portion in an upper end section of the flask, the second bulbous portion comprising an open mouth at its upper end; (c) a central neck comprising a central channel in open communication with the first bulbous portion at an upper end of the neck, and the second bulbous portion at an opposite, lower end of the neck; and (d) a removable stopper that is closely insertable into the mouth of the second bulbous portion, the mouth being correspondingly sized to a lower end of the stopper. Also included herein is a procedure for determining the volumetric density of a given sample using the volumetric densiometer flask.

Abstract: A cup includes a liquid storage chamber and a separate medicine storage container.

Abstract: A food chopping or slicing device preferably includes three primary components, including a lid, a blade tray, and a food reservoir. The lid and the food reservoir are pivotally connected to one another, with the blade tray being removably mounted within an upper rim of the reservoir. In some embodiments a reservoir bottom is removable and the device includes orthogonal volumetric markings.

Abstract: An adjustable measuring scoop including a movable partition that adjustably rotates on a rotating means such as an axle so as to result in a scoop size that can be selectively determined between a maximum and a minimum by ready manual manipulation of the scoop. The movable partition and rotating means are preferably configured so that the movable partition moves toward and away from the scoop's opening, permitting, e.g., a symmetric frontal contour that may be more effective in scooping from a container. Adjustment of the movable partition may also optionally be effected by means including a manual slide that has a linear and/or relatively short range of motion.

Abstract: A pool maintenance device that can be used for several tasks including: sampling water at a predetermined depth below the water surface, removing a skimmer cover, moving objects within the pool, adding chemicals to the pool, and storing pool chemicals. The device is comprised of an elongated rigid rod having opposing first and second ends with an attached sampling container and hook assembly. The container is open at the top and has a discharge facilitation area. A handle extends laterally from the opposing side of the container. The hook assembly is comprised of a base, a curved hook, and a spherical element. The hook extends laterally from the base of the hook assembly and the spherical element extends upwardly from the base so as to be positioned essentially perpendicular to the hook.

Abstract: A spice storage and dispensing system is configured as a spoon and includes a handle for the storage of spice and a bowl for the measurement and dispensing of spice received from the handle.

Abstract: A washing agent dispenser is described, for a household washing machine, namely a dishwasher, said dispenser including a tank for containing a liquid washing agent, to which a device is associated for the visual control of the level of said liquid washing agent. According to the invention, said control device has a plurality of elements of a substantially transparent material, which are inserted in respective passages extending between said tank and the outside of the body of the dispenser. The parts of each one of said transparent elements which are visible outside said body form the steps of a scale indicating the level of said liquid washing agent contained in the tank.

Abstract: A sprinkler measuring cup device is provided for use in evaluating sprinkler performance. The device is of a one-piece construction and allows measurement of depth of water applied. The measuring device is shaped to allow a plurality of devices to be staked one on top of the other. The device includes a central cup and peripheral ground piercing legs.

Abstract: A vessel includes a wall structure formed of light-transmitting material and having inner and outer surfaces and defining a cavity with an open upper end for receiving contents having a measurable volume, and a indicia disposed on the outer surface and including reversed characters as to be readable by a user viewing the inner surface and providing a readily observable indication of the volume of the contents of the vessel. The wall structure may have a spout with the indicia disposed either beneath the spout. The wall structure may have a handle, with the indicia being disposed either beneath the handle or opposite the handle. The indicia may include plural spaced sets of indicia, some or all of which sets may include reversed characters. The indicia may be offset from their corresponding liquid surface levels to compensate for refraction.

Abstract: A sprinkler measuring cup device is provided for use in evaluating sprinkler performance. The device is of a one-piece construction and allows measurement of depth of water applied. The measuring device is shaped to allow a plurality of devices to be stacked one on top of the other.

Abstract: An improved package for pulverulent egg preparations, said package being intended for the preparation of egg-based food products without having to manipulate fresh eggs.

Abstract: A self-supporting container formed by folding a shape-retaining paper sheet in substantially W-shape and joining opposite side edges of the inner surface thereof. At least one side wall of the container is provided with a see-through window and graduations for measuring the contents are formed at or adjacent to the window. By reading these graduations, the contents are easily measured. Supplementary graduations for measuring small amounts and auxiliary members for accurate measuring are also added.

Abstract: A measuring vessel has cavity-defining wall structures and at least one ramp which rises from about the bottom of the wall structure toward the top of the wall structure. The at least one ramp has an upwardly directed surface with a lateral inner edge integral with portions of the wall structure below the ramp and a lateral outer edge integral with portions of the wall structure below the ramp. Indicia on the upwardly directed surface of the at least one ramp allows a user to look downwardly into the measuring vessel to visually detect the volume level of the contents in the vessel, thereby eliminating the need to look horizontally at the vessel at eye level. Preferably the vessel has two ramps, with at least one bearing indicia of standard English units, and another bearing indicia of metric units.

Abstract: A dosing device for a flowable composition for use in association with a gable top container having at least one angled upper surface. The dosing device has a bottom, a first sidewall connected to the bottom, preferably a second sidewall connected to the bottom and the first sidewall, and means for affixing the dosing device to a gable top container such that the device rests on an angled upper surface of the gable top container. The second sidewall may be trapezoidal in shape or in the alternative, oriented at an obtuse angle relative to said first sidewall. Preferably, the means for affixing the dosing device to the container is a channel for receiving a vertical ridge extension from the top of the gabled container. A kit for containing and dosing a flowable composition that includes a dosing device and a gable top container. Preferably, when the dosing device rests on the angled upper surface it provides a planar surface that is substantially perpendicular to a planar sidewall of the container.

Abstract: A pipetting station having a bottom sensing device is provided in conjunction with one of any known liquid level sensing devices. The bottom sensing device includes a pipetting probe spring mounted to a pipetting arm of the pipetting station. The bottom sensing device also includes a sensor for determining when a pipetting tip of the pipetting probe is in contact with a bottom of a tube. The bottom sensing device permits the pipetting probe to measure an exact volume of fluid in the tube by allowing the pipetting tip to be lowered to the bottom of the tube beyond the sensed fluid level.

Abstract: The present invention provides a syringe comprising a syringe barrel having a plurality of non-volumetric measuring indicia thereon. The present invention also provides a container comprising: at least one chamber; a plurality of non-volumetric measuring indicia on the at least one chamber; and an opening control device in the at least one chamber for allowing liquid contained in the at least one chamber to be withdrawn from the at least one chamber.

Abstract: A measuring vessel has cavity-defining wall structures and at least one ramp which rises from about the bottom of the wall structure toward the top of the wall structure. The at least one ramp has an upwardly directed surface with a lateral inner edge integral with portions of the wall structure below the ramp and a lateral outer edge integral with portions of the wall structure below the ramp. Indicia on the upwardly directed surface of the at least one ramp allows a user to look downwardly into the measuring vessel to visually detect the volume level of the contents in the vessel, thereby eliminating the need to look horizontally at the vessel at eye level. Preferably the vessel has two ramps, with at least one bearing indicia of standard English units, and another bearing indicia of metric units.

Abstract: A measuring cup has at least one ramp formed in relief radially inwardly on the inside surface of the measuring cup sidewall. At least one ramp rises from about the bottom edge of the sidewall to about the top edge of the sidewall. The indicia on an upwardly directed surface of the at least one ramp allows a user to look downwardly into the measuring cup to visually detect the volume level of the contents in the measuring cup, thereby eliminating the need to look horizontally at the cup at eye level. Preferably the cup has two ramps, with at least one of standard units, and another with metric units.

Abstract: A package assembly is formed by applying flux to a device and/or a substrate and inspecting the applied flux to determine whether the amount applied is within a predetermined range. Embodiments include applying a rosin based flux on a laminate substrate and measuring the thickness of the applied flux with an interferometer.

Abstract: A container for examination and storage of a placenta includes a bottom wall, at least one substantially upright side wall joined to the bottom wall to define an interior and an open top. The side walls and/or the bottom wall have indicia thereon adapted to measure the size of the placenta in three dimensions. Indicia are also provided to measure the umbilical cord. The container is stackable for storage, and labeling areas are provided. A basic method of examining a placenta is disclosed, along with further steps and variations.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for treating sewage sludge or similar organic sludge in which dewatered sludge cake and an alkaline admixture are mixed and then dried under pasteurization conditions utilizing heat from the exothermic reaction with the alkali, in which drying is effected by extraction of moisture evaporated from the mixture by the exothermic heat.

Abstract: This invention relates to a receptacle (1) capable of holding fluid and having one or more sets of fluid level indicators, wherein a set of fluid level indicators (3) comprises at least two markings (5), characterized in that when the level indicators are viewed during use of the receptacle, the markings do not extend to the pouring mouth of the receptacle (7).

Abstract: A kit for facilitating the mixing of ingredients in a medical office. The kit includes at least one free-standing, disposable bowl and one dual-purpose disposable spatula. Each free-standing, disposable bowl has a closed bottom for supporting the bowl in an upstanding position. An integrally molded, radially, outwardly extending planar lip around the periphery of the top imparts rigidity to the bowl. The free-standing disposable bowl can then be used for mixing ingredients without the requirement for any additional support structure. The dual-purpose spatula has one shape that conforms to the bowl for optimizing the mixing of one set of ingredients and another shape at the other end thereof for optimizing the mixing of other ingredients.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and measuring body fluid comprises a measurement container which is provided with a fluid inlet (2) at its uppermost end and at its lowermost end has a fluid outlet (3) where a rod-shaped valve means (4) is arranged, wherein the measurement container is constructed with an opening in the upper area through which opening the valve means may be activated, a fluid collection bag connected to the fluid outlet and suspended from the measurement container and flexible connecting element (7), e.g. a bellows, which is mounted on the one hand on a rim region of the opening in the measurement container and on the other hand on the valve means, as the flexible connection (7) allows axial movement of the valve manes (4, 5) relative to the measurement container (1).

Abstract: A measuring vessel for measuring finely-ground packable and dry material, such as ground brewing coffee, cocoa, flour and so on is provided which includes a measuring tube (1) which is open at both ends. The bottom end of the tube includes a constriction (3) with an opening which is defined by an edge (4) which slopes relative to the horizontal plane. The measuring vessel is inserted vertically into the finely-ground material and the material enters the vessel from beneath, through the bottom opening. When the vessel is lifted, the material collected in the vessel will remain therein by virtue of frictional bounds in the material, until the vessel is turned upside down, whereupon the material will run out through the top opening.

Abstract: A measuring cup with a thermometer mounted on an exterior surface thereof for measuring the temperature of a liquid prior to placing it in the cup. The cup can be used in many operations involving a liquid which have a critical temperature requirement. One such operation is breadmaking in which water, once it has been warmed to a desired temperature, is added to yeast or, alternately, to a flour mixture containing yeast. To use the cup in breadmaking, the cup is placed under a stream of warm water and, when the thermometer indicates the water has reached the desired temperature, the water in a measured amount is added to the cup.

Abstract: A multisided, slightly tapered open ended scoop which effectively economizes on the amount of masonry mixture and labor necessary to install masonry paving systems. The standard is formed of simple, inexpensive sturdy construction and provides a method to efficiently scoop up and deliver a compacted, molded and measured amount of masonry mixture, with a minimum effort. The quantity of masonry mixture used can be adjusted and the density of the finished molded mixture can be adjusted for varying masonry paver installations.

Abstract: A graduated proportioning and mixing container is disclosed, which includes two liquid-receiving compartments and a mixing compartment. One liquid-receiving compartment is larger than the other, and both are graduated to indicate ratio-designated levels, by which two liquids may be mixed in definite, accurately and precisely determined ratios. The preferred use of the container is for preparation of two-cycle fuel mixes, containing certain various ratios of gasoline to oil. The smaller of the two liquid-receiving compartments is downwardly tapering, with the volume of the downwardly tapering compartment decreasing toward the bottom of the container. The larger compartment has a complimentary shape, so that the container as a whole has a rectilinear shape. The container further includes two openings, one associated with each liquid-receiving compartment, and each opening has a threaded cap. Each opening is adapted to provide a triple seal, in order to avoid leakage of the contents.

Abstract: A measuring device consisting of a container or vessel is disclosed in this invention to provide a safe, accurate and fast means to obtain a desired quantity of a fluent material. The fluent material can be any liquid or grandular material that has a relatively flat top surface. The container has a first volumetric portion that contains an exact volume when filled to the level of an overflow weir. A small overflow volume is allowed to pass over the weir into a second volumetric portion of the container. A diaphragm separates the two volumetric portions and is positioned within the container to allow the exact volume to be discharged without discharging the overflow volume. The overflow volume is safely returned to a bulk source container to conserve the fluent material. Only limited dexterity is required to quickly obtain an exact volume; as a safety lip is provided above the top surface of the fluent material which is limited by the weir height above a base of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for sanitarily and easily collecting urine or other liquid specimens for testing, including a collection vessel having a handle portion and a cover. The relatively long, narrow dimensions of the collection vessel assure maneuverability. The handle also assists maneuverability, as well as facilitating sanitary collection of the specimen. The easy-to-use cover further ensures that the specimen remains free from contamination after collection, yet the user of the apparatus can readily and sanitarily seal the vessel.

Abstract: A vessel for monitoring the caloric equivalence of liquids. The vessel's sidewalls are imprinted with rows and columns of indicia relating a volume of liquid held by the vessel to a particular liquid food product and its caloric equivalence value.

Abstract: The vessel has a cup shaped portion having a spout extending essentially horizontally from the lip of the cup shaped portion with the vessel upright. The spout is long enough to serve as a handle used for filling the vessel by dipping the vessel into the material or liquid to be measured and dispensed. One part of the cup portion is stepped such that each step indicates a specific fraction of the vessel's full working content.

Abstract: A measuring spoon for accurately measuring and delivering a dose of medicine to a patient. The measuring spoon includes a hollow substantially circular filler tube which is open on both ends. At one end of the filler tube a spoon is connected so as to leave an opening for pouring medicine into the filler tube. A plunger is inserted in the opposite open end and acts as a base level for medicine poured into the filler tube. The filler tube includes indicator lines each indicating a different dosage amount. In use, the plunger top is aligned with the indicator line indicating the desired dosage. The filler tube is filled with the correct dosage and the plunger is depressed to fill the spoon.

Abstract: A measuring scoop with molded reusable fit clip is disclosed. The measuring scoop includes a bowl with a scraping lip or shoulder used for more effectively lifting product into the bowl, an elongated handle which is integrally mounted on said bowl and a reusable fit clip on the free end of the handle, which clip is used for sealing closed a bag of product. The design of the handle as well as the design of the reusable fit clip extends the life of the molded friction fit clip by improving the clipping force as well as the clip's resistance to deformation from applied stress.

Abstract: A plastic gas can for the main purpose of blending 2 cycle fuel mixture and de-markation of ratio mixed by using an attached hinged cap (30) with an integrated measuring cup (10A) and exposed thumb-tabbed pointer (15) positioned to one of the engraved ratios (17) on hinged cap's (30) surface. 1/2 gallon graduations (26) molded on can's (28) side along with gas and oil ratio reference chart (25) and measuring cup's (10A) ounces, milliliters, and ratio graduations (10B) are for accurate proportioning of gas and oil.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for accurately measuring and dispensing a rinse water additive in an automatic washing machine. In a particularly preferred embodiment, an apparatus is provided for accurately measuring a relatively small volume of fluid product by forming an annular column within the dispenser. The annular column extends at least to approximately the desired fill level for the additive so that the relatively small amount of fluid product causes a substantial change in the fluid's vertical position within the dispenser. This is preferably accomplished by providing a dispenser having an internal pushup configuration in its base, the pushup configuration extending at least to approximately the desired fill level within the dispenser. An improved sealing structure is also provided for the valve used to close the filling and dispensing aperture in the dispenser body during the wash cycle.

Abstract: A monobloc mold for making pressed glass containers having engraved volumetric indications has corresponding male and female die portions. The female die is engraved in the lateral wall with volumetric indications and is engraved in the bottom wall with specifications relative to the volumetric indications. The volumetric indications comprise at least one series of horizontal lines and a symbol corresponding to each series, and the specifications comprise for each series the corresponding symbol and a verbal description of the information revealed by the volumetric indications, so that the indications and specifications are imparted to a glass container formed by pressing in the mold.

Abstract: A container system is provided for storing, transporting, measuring and loading liquid into dispenser equipment. A predetermined quantity of liquid is stored within a first larger container having gradings or markings for visually observing the quantity of liquid in the container. A lower discharge outlet is provided for selectively discharging liquid from the first container. A second smaller container, also including gradings or markings for visually observing the quantity of liquid within the second container, is removably mounted to the outer surface of the first container. A spray nozzle for metering and controlling the quantity of liquid to be discharged from the first larger container may be stored within the smaller second container when not in use. The container system enables a user to transport both a larger and smaller container, and a discharge nozzle, as a single assembled unit.

Abstract: An all purpose lawn and garden marker which is molded of a plastic material and therefore can be inexpensively manufactured. In addition, the marker is adapted to hold the required notice that a lawn has been chemically treated as well as other advertising material. The marker also functions as a water gauge so that the homeowner can determine the extent to which the lawn has been watered. Further still, the marker has a mowing height gauge to aid the homeowner in cutting the grass to the proper level. The homeowner can also utilize the marker in his garden to post a notice as to what is planted in the garden and to indicate the extent to which his garden has been watered.

Abstract: To permit easy reading of the rainfall at a distance, an intercepting means on a rain gauge intercepts rain falling through a larger area than the upper surface area of the rain water within the container of the rain gauge. A colored float points to rainfall markers on an expanded scale along the container so that if rain is indicated in inches, the indicia means has its inch marks spaced vertically to correlate with the float at distances larger than inches.

Abstract: A calibration container for accurately measuring a desired quantity of a selected liquid, the calibration container comprising an open-top vessel made of a substantially transparent material and having a neck portion extending vertically from a body portion thereof. Scale support ribs extend along opposite sides of the neck portion to slidably support a graduated indicator scale which has a zero indicator mark, the indicator scale attachable to the neck portion in a permanent location determined after aligning the zero indicator with a liquid meniscus formed in the neck portion and viewable through the neck portion.

Abstract: A urine bottle comprising a body having an internal volume for receiving urine specimens, a neck portion integrally formed with the body, and a cap threadedly connected to an exterior thread on the neck portion. The neck portion defines the mouth of the urine bottle and has an exterior thread extending therearound. The cap forms a liquid-tight seal against the mouth. The cap includes a detachable collar extending at the bottom of the cap. The detachable collar separates from the cap upon the removal of the cap from the neck portion. The neck portion further includes a ring formed outwardly of the neck portion and having a flat lower edge. The detachable collar has a plurality of inward flaps extending upwardly from the bottom of the collar. The flaps are arranged so as to engage the flat lower edge of the ring. The cap has identification information laser-encoded onto the exterior top surface of the cap. A plurality of graduated markings are formed on the exterior surface of the body.

Abstract: A multi-functional pouring spout for use on a container has a hollow tubular member pivotally mounted on a pair of brackets attached to a cap. The tubular member has a vertical position in which the lower end of the member is closed by the cap such that it functions as a measuring vessel. The member also has a tilted position in which the lower end communicates with the interior of the container through a hole in the cap to permit fluid in the member to be transferred into the container and to permit fluid to be poured from the container through the tubular member. The vertical position also causes an integral cover to close the hole in the cap.

Abstract: An upstanding container including an upwardly opening fill neck is provided. An upstanding tubular compartment assembly is downwardly removably positionable within the container through the fill neck and includes upper and lower openings communicating the interior of the assembly with the interior of the container exteriorly of the assembly. The assembly includes structure by which the upper and lower openings may be selectively opened and closed and upstanding internal liquid volume displacement structure is removably and downwardly insertable into the assembly for selectively varying the internal volume thereof in order to enale different ratio mixes of two liquids to be formed within the container.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube (10) is adapted to cooperate with a marking insert (36) for the purpose of providing means for the indication of a correct depth of placement of the endotracheal tube as it resides appropriately positioned within the intubated pathway. The marking insert is included to the receptive interior of a secondary passage (26) defined by the wall (14) of the tubular member (12) of the endotracheal tube and is slidably adjusted into a postion to space-relate a suitable portion of the marking insert with a stationary reference means such as the patient's lips (56A and 56b). The adjustment of the insert into a marking position is made at a time when the position of the forward end (20) of the endotracheal tube is known to be correctly distant from the tracheal bifurcation (54). The forward termination (40) of the insert may be used to adjacently space-relate with the stationary reference means and may be visible through the transparent wall of the endotracheal tube.

Abstract: Bar codes are shown for measurement of volumes of liquids, e.g., the amount of milk collected in a dairy milking operation, and correlation therewith to identification of the source of the liquid, such as a cow. In the preferred embodiment, infrared or laser scanners are used to scan the two bar codes to provide an input to a computer for correlating the container or the source of liquid with the volume of liquid, whereby complex volume measuring devices and operator measurements can be substantially eliminated. Similar techniques can be used to provide computer input data representing a wide variety of analog inputs; e.g., by providing a bar code scale for juxtaposition to a thermometer, the segments of the code along the scale being selected in accordance with the mercury level at a given temperature, simple analog-to-digital temperature data conversion and input is obtained.

Abstract: A device and a method for checking and/or measuring the actual discharge amount of plant protective substances sprayed from a plant protective spraying machine; the device is a measuring container provided with a scale indicating the volume of liquid and with additional markings for determining the corresponding discharge amounts in liters per hectares for various driving speeds. Alternatively, the device is a spring balance with markings in connection with a measuring container holding the liquid to be measured, which markings determine the discharge values in liters per hectares for various driving speeds.

Abstract: A gas cap which incorporates an exposed indicator to disclose whether the tank contains fuel for a two-stroke or a four-stroke engine, and which further employs a tank-stored, graduated cylinder to permit precise preparation of a sufficient quantity of an uncontaminated fuel mixture to fill the tank for a two-stroke or a four-stroke engine.

Abstract: A bottle cap forming an integral measuring cup and bottle closure, including a cup having a base and sidewall, and a closure member extending from the base. The cup sidewalls are graduated to indicate volume levels. The closure member may extend upwardly, interiorly of the cup, may be solid or hollow, and may taper upwardly to facilitate insertion into the mouth of the bottle. Alternately, the hollow closure may be provided with threads for use with a bottle requiring a threaded closure. The closure member may also extend downwardly, and the cup may be provided with a skirt.

Abstract: A measuring vessel has cavity-defining wall structures and at least one ramp which rises from about the bottom of the wall structure toward the top of the wall structure. The at least one ramp has an upwardly directed surface with a lateral inner edge integral with portions of the wall structure below the ramp and a lateral outer edge integral with portions of the wall structure below the ramp. Indicia on the upwardly directed surface of the at least one ramp allows a user to look downwardly into the measuring vessel to visually detect the volume level of the contents in the vessel, thereby eliminating the need to look horizontally at the vessel at eye level. Preferably the vessel has two ramps, with at least one bearing indicia of standard English units, and another bearing indicia of metric units.