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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120279986 | PROCESS FOR ASSEMBLING FITMENT ON TO A CONTAINER A collar for a dispensing connector and a fitment assembly are disclosed. The connector collar engages a valved fitment for a container for holding and dispensing fluid. The fitment includes a spout connected to the container and a sliding internal valve body and an ext... | 11/08/2012 |
| 20120279985 | IN-STORE SAMPLE DISPENSER A sample dispenser is provided allowing a consumer to sample a product. The dispenser includes a dosing unit having a mechanical pump and a nozzle for dispensing sampling amounts of the flowable substance. The dispenser also includes a cradle assembly featuring a cap an... | 11/08/2012 |
| 20120273518 | Aerosol Systems and Methods For Dispensing Texture Material An aerosol texturing system for applying a layer of texture material on an uncoated portion of a substrate substantially to match a coated portion of the substrate, comprises an aerosol assembly, texture material, and propellant material. The aerosol assembly defines a ... | 11/01/2012 |
| 20120275867 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANCHOR BOLT GROUTING A filling apparatus for a grouting system. The filling apparatus comprises a first fill tube and a second fill tube. The first fill tube is discrete from the second fill tube. The first fill tube is disposed for transporting resin mastic and the second fill tube is disp... | 11/01/2012 |
| 20120275774 | TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLABLE PIPE A flexible pipe of multilayer structure which comprises the following layers, from the inside to the outside: an interior lining; an inner reinforcement layer; a layer of molded electrically conductive plastic; an outer reinforcement layer; and an exterior sheath. The e... | 11/01/2012 |
| 20120267388 | Substantially Rigid Collapsible Liner and Flexible Gusseted or Non-Gusseted Liners and Methods of Manufacturing the Same and Methods for Limiting Choke-Off in Liners 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 fro... | 10/25/2012 |
| 20120267389 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING BENEFICIAL LIQUIDS AT A CONSISTENT RATE An apparatus for providing controlled delivery of a beneficial agent is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a water chamber and a filter to produce filtered water by removing impurities from water introduced into the water chamber. A water-transport... | 10/25/2012 |
| 20120260769 | LUBRICATING TRANSFER TUBE An example lubricating transfer tube assembly includes a transfer tube having a bore extending from a fluid inlet portion to a fluid outlet portion. The transfer tube is configured to communicate a fluid through the bore between the fluid inlet portion and the fluid out... | 10/18/2012 |
| 20120261437 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF PHASE SEPARATION IN STORAGE TANKS The present disclosure relates to a fuel delivery system and method for preventing and detecting phase separation in fuel storage tanks. Before phase separation occurs, the fuel delivery system may automatically warn a gas station operator to take preventative action. A... | 10/18/2012 |
| 20120255970 | METHOD FOR EFFICIENT AND PRECISE TRANSFER OF LIQUIDS A method for aspirating and/or dispensing liquids. The method includes preselecting a volume of liquid to be aspirated and/or dispensed; aspirating and/or dispensing the liquid through an actuator by extruding tubing in a spool included in a cartridge inside of a housin... | 10/11/2012 |
| 20120255969 | HAND SANITIZER DEVICE FOR FUEL PUMP DISPENSER A hand sanitizer dispenser is attached to a fuel pump dispenser to provide a patron with the option to cleanse his hands after pumping fuel. The hand sanitizer includes a circuit configured to receive an activation signal from a computer system of the fuel pump dispense... | 10/11/2012 |
| 20120247665 | Apparatus And Method For Melting And Dispensing Thermoplastic Material An apparatus for melting and dispensing thermoplastic material is provided that includes an un-heated hopper having an inlet for receiving particles of a thermoplastic material and an outlet for discharging the particles and a heated manifold including at least one cavi... | 10/04/2012 |
| 20120248138 | METERED DISPENSER AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A MEASURED AMOUNT OF A SUBSTANCE A dispensing method and dispenser that dispenses a measured amount of a substance from a container are provided. The dispenser includes a measuring chamber having an adjustable volume, and a conduit section that adjusts the volume of the measuring chamber by moving a pl... | 10/04/2012 |
| 20120248137 | Liquid Dispenser and Method for Preventing Liquid Segregation An apparatus for selectively dispensing liquids, such as paint colorants. The apparatus comprises container assemblies with a container and a pump. A pump conduit connects the pump to a valve assembly. A recirculation conduit connects the container to the valve assembly... | 10/04/2012 |
| 20120248139 | CREAMY FOAM BEER DISPENSING SYSTEM A creamy foam beer dispensing system includes a coupler removably securable with a keg, a transportation tube, and a faucet having a handle coupled with a plunger communicating with the transportation tube. The handle is movable among a closed position, an open position... | 10/04/2012 |
| 20120248140 | PORTABLE HAND SANITATION DISPENSER This disclosure is directed to a portable hand sanitation solution dispenser that may include a dispenser portion, a solution reservoir and an attachment assembly. The dispenser portion may include a housing, a hand roller having a cam portion, an electronic module and ... | 10/04/2012 |
| 20120240658 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING DISPENSED DEPOSITS A method of calibrating a dispenser of the type having an actuator that is movable over a variable stroke distance includes dispensing a quantity of viscous material from the dispenser by moving the actuator over one of a plurality of stroke distances, weighing the quan... | 09/27/2012 |
| 20120240344 | WASHING MACHINE FOR AUTO-ADDED WASHING AGENT BY NEGATIVE PRESSURE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF A washing machine for automatically adding the detergent by negative pressure comprises a water inlet, a detergent container and a tub. A main inflow waterway and a rinse waterway are provided between the water inlet and the tub. A dosing container which communicates wi... | 09/27/2012 |
| 20120241465 | DISPENSING DEVICE ALONG WITH METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRODUCT A device for storing and dispensing a product comprising: a package comprising at least a first compartment having a flexible wall portion; a fluid transport device; and a backing associated with said package which, during dispensing, supports the package to facilitate ... | 09/27/2012 |
| 20120241468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND DISPENSING A POWDER A powder dispensing container is provided, the container divided into a powder storage chamber and a powder dispensing chamber with an opening between the two controlled by a valve mechanism. A cap or closure member is disposed over an upper open end of a powder dispens... | 09/27/2012 |
| 20120241466 | DISPENSING DEVICE INCORPORATING FRANGIBLE SECTION, ALONG WITH DISPENSING METHOD A dispensing device includes a backing, at least a first product compartment and a fluid transport device. The backing is a frangible section adapted to at least partially open as the backing is moved from a first position toward a second position. The product compartme... | 09/27/2012 |
| 20120241469 | CHEMICAL LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE AND CHEMICAL LIQUID SUPPLY METHOD A chemical liquid supply device has a pump provided with a pump chamber which is expanded and contracted by an elastically deformable bellows, and chemical liquid in a chemical liquid container flows into the pump chamber through a suction channel. The chemical liquid i... | 09/27/2012 |
| 20120241467 | Metering Device A metering device for removing a medium from a pressurized medium container, with a metering container which is designed to measure off a quantity of the medium and which has a first region and a second region, wherein the first region is separated from the second regio... | 09/27/2012 |
| 20120234858 | DISPENSER WITH PALM READER An improved dispenser for dispensing fluid onto a hand including a thermometer to make a determination of the temperature of the hand.... | 09/20/2012 |
| 20120234857 | Additive dispensing system and method A liquid metering device that dispenses liquid into an adjacent reservoir at a precise ratio relative to the total volume of the adjacent reservoir as the reservoir is filled with liquid. The hydrostatic dispensing system includes an additive reservoir, a calibrated dis... | 09/20/2012 |
| 20120234856 | MULTIFUNCTION PMDC MOTOR APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF A control circuit for a PMDC motor used in an ice delivery apparatus, the circuit including a double pole double throw relay that switches both sides of the circuit and peripheral circuitry connected between a power source and the double pole double throw relay to recti... | 09/20/2012 |
| 20120233874 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL An apparatus for dispensing material includes an outlet opening with a perforated cover. A rotatable applicator dispenses material through the perforated cover and may include brushes that sweep across and penetrate the openings of the perforated cover. The housing may ... | 09/20/2012 |
| 20120229828 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLOURING A COSMETIC COVERING The invention provides a method and apparatus for colouring a cosmetic covering. The apparatus includes image acquisition apparatus (18) operative to acquire an image of a part of a human or animal body to provide a digital colour image, processing apparatus (... | 09/13/2012 |
| 20120228325 | Time Volumetric Fluid Dispensing Apparatus A dispensing apparatus for dispensing predetermined volumes of fluid into receptacles receives the fluid to be dispensed from a fluid supply into a reservoir. A fill tube is connected to the fluid reservoir such that it forms a closed loop with the reservoir. The fill t... | 09/13/2012 |
| 20120223094 | INTELLIGENT MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DISPENSED CHILLED FOOD PRODUCT DEVICES A dispensing chills viscous edible composition. The dispensing system may have:
| 09/06/2012 |
| 20120223096 | Method and Apparatus for Providing a Selectable Beverage Methods and apparatuses for providing a selectable beverage from a post-mix beverage dispenser are provided. In one embodiment, the method for providing a beverage having a separately selected color from a post-mix beverage dispensing system comprises: (a) providing at ... | 09/06/2012 |
| 20120223095 | VALVE FOR A FLUID FLOW CONNECTOR HAVING AN OVERMOLDED PLUNGER A fluid flow connector and a method of manufacturing the same wherein the fluid flow connector utilizes a valve having a plunger which is made by overmolding a soft exterior to a hard core. The soft exterior being overmolded to the hard core by either insert or multi-sh... | 09/06/2012 |
| 20120223079 | Coffee Mug Liner This disclosure provides a disposable mug liner fitting inside any mug or cup. The mug liner is preferably made of paper impervious to hot or cold liquids and it has a bottom and a wall. The wall is higher than the wall of the cup inside which the liner is inserted. The... | 09/06/2012 |
| 20120223097 | HOUSEHOLD CLEANING APPLIANCE WITH A DISPENSING SYSTEM OPERABLE BETWEEN A SINGLE USE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A BULK DISPENSING SYSTEM An apparatus and method for operating a dispensing system as a non-bulk dispensing system or a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance.... | 09/06/2012 |
| 20120217268 | PROCESS AIR-ASSISTED DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS Systems for dispensing heated liquids, such as hot melt adhesives, with the assistance of process air. The dispensing system may include a control operative to independently control a characteristic of the process air dispensed by a first dispensing module compared to t... | 08/30/2012 |
| 20120217262 | AIR BUBBLE INGRESS PREVENTION MECHANISM, LIQUID MATERIAL DISCHARGE DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME, AND LIQUID MATERIAL DISCHARGE METHOD Disclosed are an air bubble ingress prevention mechanism, a liquid material discharge device provided with the air bubble ingress prevention mechanism, and a liquid material discharge method, with which a constant filled state can be achieved without variations and with... | 08/30/2012 |
| 20120211513 | Solenoid Valve Assembly For A Dispensing System A solenoid valve assembly is adapted to control product flow through a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a housing. A plunger is disposed within the housing and has a first axial surface. A stopper is also disposed within the housing and has a second axi... | 08/23/2012 |
| 20120211515 | Air Treatment Agent Dispenser with Improved Odour Sensor Functionality A method for a dispensing device for at least one air treatment agent as well as a dispensing device is described herein, the dispensing device comprises: a housing having one or more walls to define an interior adapted to receive at least one removable container of air... | 08/23/2012 |
| 20120211514 | METHOD FOR REMOVING FLUID FROM PRESSURIZED CONTAINER A method for using internal container pressure to dispense fluid from the container is described. The method involves circumscribing an end of the container with a housing containing a valve. Thereafter, puncturing a region of the container en-closed by the housing such... | 08/23/2012 |
| 20120211512 | ASSEMBLY OF NOZZLES AND VALVES AS DISCHARGE PORTS OF A PRESSURIZED VESSEL AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING AND REPLACING THE NOZZLES AND VALVES A discharge assembly including: a chamber having an sidewall extending around a perimeter of the chamber, an open upper region, an flange coupling at an upper region of the sidewall and extending around the upper region and a bottom, wherein the chamber receives a rotat... | 08/23/2012 |
