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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7175726 | Continuous rubber-strip forming apparatus and process An apparatus for continuously winding a rubber strip extruded from a rubber-strip extruding machine, on a tire-building drum, comprises: a rubber-strip extruding machine including a gear pump for delivering the rubber material outputted from the extruder to a formin... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7096892 | Fluid filling device In the fluid filling device A of the present invention, when installed in the fluid filler port B1 of the drum B, the hollow internal space of the tubular body 10 provided with the communication part 10a communicating with the internal sp... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7065863 | Liquid splash preventing mechanism and component mounting apparatus The present invention has for its object to provide a mechanism for preventing a liquid from splashing from a liquid tank, and a component mounting apparatus with this liquid splashing prevention mechanism. The liquid splash prevention mechanism has a first seal mem... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059369 | Self-cleaning product transfer device A product transfer device is provided that includes telescoping tubular arm sections that collectively define a fluid passageway and are arranged so that a terminal arm section has the smallest diameter, while the diameters of the succeeding arm sections are increas... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6832635 | Rainwater collection and bottling system Rainwater collection apparatus having a tank with a catchment cone above it. Between an outlet at the bottom of the cone and an inlet at the top of the tank is a sediment trap which has an annular chamber. An inlet pipe with openings near its upper end extends into ... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6782927 | Can filler valve wiper mechanism A can filler valve wiper mechanism for use with a can filler machine is disclosed. The can filler machine includes mechanism for moving a can along a predetermined can travel path, and a movable filler valve which moves along a predetermined filler valve travel path... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6598370 | Device for recovering exceeding products from a blister band in a blistering machine In a device for recovering exceeding articles from a blister band on a blistering machine, the blister band is moved in a forward movement direction through a station for feeding the articles to the blisters. A displacing device is situated very close to ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6538261 | Wet line fluid removal system with optical sensor A system for returning residual liquid remaining in a loading line to a liquid cargo container after loading or unloading of the cargo container. This system includes a liquid return line extending between the loading line and the cargo container. A pump ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6399079 | Spill resistant pharmaceutical compositions in semi-solid form A spill-resistant pharmaceutical formulation for oral administration from a squeezable container comprises a pharmaceutical agent in a suitable vehicle comprising a liquid base and a thickening agent, the formulation consisting of mutually compatible comp... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6374867 | Liquid container with integral fill/drain conduit A liquid container comprises a container body, a hollow fill/drain conduit and a retaining member. The container body includes a base and at least one side wall extending generally upwardly from the base to define a liquid reservoir. The side wall include... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6305438 | Filling method and filling device A filling device (100) for filling a container (1) with a liquid has a filling duct (15) which is connected to a storage tank. On a carrying means (10) there are arranged a deformable tube (20) which forms a throttle portion (22) in the duct (15), and a s... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6071523 | Spill resistant pharmaceutical compositions in semi-solid form A spill-resistant pharmaceutical formulation for oral administration from a squeezable container comprises a pharmaceutical agent in a suitable vehicle comprising a liquid base and a thickening agent, the formulation consisting of mutually compatible comp... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5865221 | Valve for filling liquids into packages A valve for filling liquids into packages has a housing (1) with a supply connection piece (24), a forward mouth piece and an outlet device (16) in which a large number of outlet holes (4) is arranged. A closing member (3) is movably arranged in the housi... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5819823 | Umbrella valve assembly having drip-prevention structure disposed about product fill pipe A filling system is set fort that assists in maintaining the hygienic nature of the filling process. The filling system includes a fill pipe having an inlet for receiving a liquid product and an outlet overlying a container path along which the containers... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5605288 | Filling apparatus clog-free nozzle screen There is disclosed herein a fluid flow apparatus including a discharge nozzle arrangement comprising a single continuous, meandering stainless steel strand to create a planar screen operatively connected at its outer periphery to a diffuser chamber. The s... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5566733 | Apparatus for delivering, at high frequency, measured quantities of liquid Two electrovalves (7A, 7B) are grouped in a same block (7) and disposed in parallel between a supply conduit (5) and a distribution conduit (6). Each electrovalve is provided with a micrometric adjustment screw (9A, 9B) which can be actuated from outside ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5472144 | Filling apparatus clog-free nozzle screen There is disclosed herein a fluid flow apparatus including a discharge nozzle arrangement comprising a single continuous, meandering stainless steel strand to create a planar screen operatively connected at its outer periphery to a diffuser chamber. The s... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5437316 | Method and apparatus for dripless filling of containers A method and apparatus for dripless filling of liquid material within containers wherein a filling nozzle is moved downwardly or the container is moved upwardly until its shroud engages the upper end of the container and positions its nozzle into the cont... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5335862 | Discharge nozzle for a liquid filling assembly A liquid filling assembly includes a discharge nozzle arrangement which includes a closely wound spring operatively connected at its outer periphery to a diffuser chamber and including a plurality of coils adapted to retain a volume of fluid thereabove un... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5309961 | Nozzle for filler pipes in packaging machines Nozzles for filler pipes employed in packaging machines of the type which meter a certain quantity of contents, e.g. milk, into individual packages which are advanced stepwise and placed beneath the nozzle of the filler pipe. In order to avoid frothing of... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5295523 | Adjustable stroke multiple package filling apparatus Package or container product filling apparatus that can easily be disassembled for cleaning and reassembled comprises a hopper and manifold to supply a plurality of package dosing filling tubes in turn insertable in multiple packages simultaneously. The m... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5255720 | Method and apparatus for dripless filling of containers A method and apparatus for dripless filling of liquid material within containers wherein a filling nozzle is moved downwardly or the container is moved upwardly until its shroud engages the upper end of the container and positions its nozzle into the cont... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5213140 | Method and apparatus for filling drums with immiscible liquids such as white phosphorus and water A drum is filled with two liquids of different densities which are immiscible when combined, such as white phosphorus and water. The drum is positioned on a scale beneath a fill pipe. An actuator lowers the fill pipe into the drum. A quantity of water is ... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5187979 | Multi-sensor probe assembly and method for fuel storage system including overflow protection means A probe assembly and method is disclosed which includes a plurality of sensors for respectively mreasuring predetermined attributes of a fluid. The probe assembly comprises a first sensor for measuring the quantity of the fluid. The first sensor includes ... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5029621 | Push back procedure for preventing drop-former droplet formation in a vacuum assisted solution transfer system with upstream occulusion A device for vacuum-assisted transfer of fluid from one container to another via a conduit and having an occluder positioned between the containers includes apparatus and method for clearing fluid from the conduit downstream of the occluder by forcing the... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5016687 | Device for preventing liquid from dripping from filling nozzle of liquid filling machine In a liquid filling machine wherein a liquid is fed in a specified quantity at a time from a metering cylinder to a filling nozzle by the operation of a piston housed in the cylinder, a device for preventing the liquid from dripping from the filling nozzl... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4925069 | Apparatus for filling specified amount of liquid An apparatus for filling a specified amount of liquid comprising a metering cylinder having a piston therein, a vertical filling nozzle having an opening at its lower end and forcibly chargeable with a liquid from the metering cylinder by the operation of... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4749107 | Beverage reservoir with overflow passageway in the handle A beverage reservoir from which beverage is dispensed in a coin-operated beverage making machine. The reservoir has a handle which incorporates an overflow passageway preventing beverage from otherwise overflowing the reservoir. The overflow passageway di... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4749010 | Arrangement for a tapping tube The invention relates to a tapping tube intended for the filling of container-like receptacles, such as bottles, with a liquid, said tapping tube preferably communicating with a metering pump, whereby the liquid in question is intended to flow through the... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4711277 | Filler nozzle with capillary action and its method of operation A method for the filling of a container with a potable liquid, such as fruit juice, and a filler nozzle for practicing the method. Prior methods for filling containers with potable liquids have often employed a series of nozzles, each discharging a single... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4696330 | Spill collector assembly for liquid storage vessels A receptacle for accumulating spilled liquids about the inlet pipe of a storage tank is slidably fitted within a stationary housing. The receptacle includes an outlet spout connected to the inlet pipe. A center pipe fits within the spout for connection to... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4676281 | Arrangement in removable liquid containers and a method of removing same A removable filter container for use with a liquid system, and a method of removing the filter. A first container which houses the filter is removably attached to a main compartment of the liquid system. A second container which is normally empty is attac... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4606382 | Nozzle assembly for a filling apparatus A nozzle assembly (44) for a filling machine, the nozzle assembly controlling foaming and dripping of the product during and after the filling operation. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body (46), a fixed filling tube (48), a movable tube assembly (... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4576210 | Duck bill filler nozzle A filling nozzle for use in filling a valve bag eliminates sifting of product during and after the filling operation. A body member, adapted for insertion into the valve sleeve, has a material passage therethrough adapted to direct a stream of product eme... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4519425 | Control method for loading battery electrodes A battery electrode is made by applying a wet active material paste to a porous, compressible, fibrous plaque, forcing the paste into the plaque pore volume, and sizing the loaded plaque according to the relationship: where T is sized thickness, M is the amoun... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4519427 | Device for recovering contents in containers such as beer bottles A device for recovering or discharging the contents in containers such as beer bottles or the like includes a case support adapted to horizontally support at least one case containing a predetermined number of containers; a plurality of recovery pipes pro... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4350185 | Liquid replenishment system for accumulator cells In a central liquid replenishment system for accumulator cells (1,2) each cell is connected to an inflow conduit (9) for battery liquid and comprises means (7,8,10) permitting the battery liquid to the flow past the cell when the electrolyte level in the ... | 09/21/1982 |
| 4298040 | Fill device A fill device for filling a system, via a fill pipe thereof, with a liquid to a selected fill level, which device includes a housing, a rod axially displaceably mounted in the housing with one end of the rod forming a liquid outlet opening arranged to ext... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4276946 | Biased lubricant compensator for an earth boring drill bit An improved pressure compensator for earth boring drill bits for minimizing the pressure differential between the lubricant and the well bore. A flexible diaphragm is located in the lubricant reservoir for separating the lubricant from the borehole fluid.... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4247022 | Apparatus for supplying molten bituminous material An apparatus for supplying molten bituminous material to an elevated level in which the molten bituminous material is pumped by a pump through a valve and up an upstanding supply pipe to the elevated level the supply pipe is in communication through two p... | 01/27/1981 |
