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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8028728 | Dispensing apparatus and method for determining the location of a container A dispensing apparatus for determining a location of a container into which at least one of a liquid and ice is dispensed from a refrigerator. A sensor is configured to sense a position of the container, without contacting the container, and to send a first signal i... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7886783 | Anesthetic vaporizer filling system A system for the delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent to a sump of an anesthetic vaporizer includes a filler assembly rotatable about a pivot point. The filler assembly further includes a sump valve that controls fluid communication between the filler assembly and ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7814944 | Forced air ventilation system for footwear A shoe ventilation system for footwear that includes a shoe and a shoe ventilation device. The shoe includes a fitting for connecting to a pressurized air or gas source, such as refrigerated air from a refrigeration source, and the shoe ventilation device includes a... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7743801 | Method and system for dispensing ice and/or a liquid A touchless dispensing system includes a dispenser configured to dispense at least one of ice and at least one liquid. A detection device is positioned with respect to the dispenser. The detection device is configured to detect a container positioned with respect to... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7621304 | Closeable self-venting spout A non-spilling, detachable pouring spout is configured to transfer liquid from a non-vented filling container to a receiving container. The spout has a spout body defining a first hollow passageway extending from an open first end to an open second end, wherein this... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7575029 | Tool assembly for evacuating, vacuum testing and charging a fluid system through a bleeder valve A tool assembly includes a body supporting a rotatable nut which receives and mates with a bleeder valve threaded into a hydraulic fluid system such as a caliper wheel brake or a clutch for a motorcycle. The nut is sealed to the system, and the nut is rotated to mov... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7493926 | Forced air ventilation system for footwear A shoe ventilation system for footwear that includes a shoe and a shoe ventilation device. The shoe includes a fitting for connecting to a pressurized air or gas source, such as refrigerated air from a refrigeration source, and the shoe ventilation device includes a... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7448418 | Food product bag-to-pump connector The present invention relates to a connector that provides secure and convenient connection to a product container. In one embodiment, an apparatus for providing fluid flow connection to a container opening of a container comprises a connector including a proximal e... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7441570 | Dispensing valve A discharge valve for a container (1) containing a flowable medium, having a movable valve part (10) which, in a rest position, keeps an outlet closed, has at least two open positions with different outlet cross sections. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441495 | Systems useful for beverage making machines Various systems are provided which may be used in a beverage machine for dispensing one or more, (in particular a plurality of) beverage types. A beverage machine may thus comprise one or more systems selected from the group consisting of ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7350656 | Probe actuated bottle cap A cap for use with bottled water dispensing systems. The cap includes a main cap and a liner. The main cap has an opening which receives and seals against a probe. The liner is gripped between the main cap and the bottle neck and has a outside part and an inner mova... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340914 | Refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser having a retractable ledge A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser that extends forwardly from the refrigerator door. The dispenser includes a retractable ledge to support a container, a sloped back wall to provide increased storage space in the door, a lighted target ring to facilit... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340915 | Refrigerator door having dispenser A refrigerator door having a dispenser is disclosed. The refrigerator door includes an outer case forming a front appearance of the refrigerator door, an inner case forming a rear appearance of the refrigerator door, and an insulation layer disposed between the oute... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7328670 | Apparatus for dispensing pourable material to an outer surface of a vessel A dispenser delivers a pourable material onto the outside of a receiving vessel, for example, a flavorant like granular salt or sugar onto the rim of a beer bottle or margarita glass, or a glue, sealant, or lubricant onto the external threads of a chemical bottle. A... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7290571 | Filling device for an anesthetic evaporator A filling device for an anesthetic evaporator has filling of an anesthetic evaporator is possible. To accomplish the object, an additional vent hole (36), which is opened immediately after the filling in order for excess anesthetic volume to be able to flow o... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287561 | Filling system for an anesthetic evaporator The interaction between a filling valve (28) on the filling device and an adapter valve on a bottle adapter has improved anesthetics filling features including radially inwardly directed bars (26), which engage (pass into) corresponding slots on the ou... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287555 | Dispenser assembly for a refrigerator door A dispenser assembly for a door of a refrigerator includes a tray of flap construction which is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the tray is received within a cavity of the dispenser assembly to present a support surface... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7264141 | Fluid dispenser with passive pressurization A fluid dispenser from which fluid may be dispensed upon passive pressurization of a fluid reservoir therein. Upon exposing a nib of the fluid dispenser to the surroundings, either by disengagement of a cap or extension or contraction of the fluid dispenser, the flu... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258127 | Pressure diverter valve and system A valve, system and method for the delivery of gases or liquids is shown where the delivery persons can fill the system without having to enter the building and the system can continue to deliver gas to the user. There is no interruption of service while the system ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7246724 | Dispenser for receiving a cartridge of material having retractable pins A dispenser having a socket (42) for receiving a cartridge (40) of material to be dispensed. The dispenser has a plurality of pins (44) which engage in apertures (36) in the cartridge to enable dispensing of the material. The pins are ret... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246639 | Suspended containment system The present invention provides methods and apparatus for containing aircraft fuel. According to some embodiments the apparatus includes a structural connector comprising an open shape, a first surface and a second surface, a seal defining a suction area disposed in ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244357 | Pumps for filtration systems Improvements in product water throughput from a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filter achieved by thinner feed spacers in the RO element, enhanced recovery (ratio of permeate to feed), pressure recovery of the retentate fluid pressure opposing the feed water pressure... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7237577 | System for controlling chemical substance applicators A system for controlling a plurality of chemical substance applicators in a facility includes establishing a supply of chemical substance applicators, the applicators being configured to contain the chemical substance and to enable the chemical substance to be appli... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234480 | Telescopic snap valve A telescopic snap valve assembly and method of assembling a snap valve with a liquid holding bag in a box fitting. The valve assembly includes a valve member having a lower protruding telescopic end with a raised exterior lower edge. The telescopic end of the valve ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7201005 | Measured fill water dispenser for refrigerator freezer A water dispenser for a refrigerator freezer having a water dispensing control including a measured fill mode of operation in which the water dispenser dispenses a predetermined amount of water and a manual fill mode of operation. The water dispensing control allows... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198079 | Liquid delivery system of gas mask A gas mask liquid delivery system including a gas mask having a liquid inlet port. A liquid control adapter having a body with a first end with an outlet opening formed therein, a second end with an inlet opening formed therein, and an interior chamber formed within... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188644 | Apparatus and method for minimizing the generation of particles in ultrapure liquids A system and method of reducing particle generation in packaging containers used to transport ultra pure liquids. Particle generation in the containers is reduced by reducing the air-liquid interface present during filling, transport, and dispensing of the liquid. | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182111 | Fuel-dispensing nozzle inhibitor A nozzle inhibitor is positioned in a filler neck closure assembly between a pivotable outer door and a pivotable inner door to prevent a user from pumping unleaded fuel into a diesel fuel tank. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178685 | Straw receptacle lid A lids for a child's drinking cup has a projection extending integrally from an underside of the lid, the projection defining, in an upper surface of the lid body, a straw receptacle. The projection defines a plurality of break lines, such as slits, terminating at b... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174929 | Apparatus and method for urging fluid into a pressurized system Apparatus has a body with a conduit defined therein. Body is mounted between, and connected to, a charging system containing pressurized fluid and a pressurized system. One apparatus has a retractable discharge tube inserted into a first end of the body. Once the bo... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171990 | Contoured surface defueling fitting A method and apparatus for defueling an aircraft. The apparatus includes a defueling fitting comprising one or more structural connectors, which may include one or more suction cups. The suction cups are disposed in a mount. The suction cups may be raised from a sur... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7156131 | Method and apparatus for filling a fuel container A filling device for use to manually or automatically refill a fuel cartridge using a separate fuel container or a second fuel cartridge is disclosed. The filling device provides for the sharing or fuel among numerous fuel containers and fuel cartridges in various c... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150828 | Fluid filter having drain structure and drain tool A drain structure for a fluid filter includes a cap internally forming a drain hole. The cap receives a valve member urged by an urging means in a direction, in which the valve member blocks the drain hole. Normally, the drain hole is blocked with a drain member. Wh... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7141166 | Drain structure having drainpipe and fluid filter using the same An oil filter has a drain hole, which is internally blocked with a valve member. When oil remaining in the oil filter is drained, a drainpipe is inserted into the drain hole, so that the valve member is displaced and remaining oil is drained from the drain hole. Thi... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131468 | Method for creating a ready-to-use product from a concentrated form A method for creating a ready-to-use product from a concentrated form comprises providing a source of locally supplied diluent to a dispenser having a fill station, providing a container of first concentrate at a remote site, providing a first product container, ide... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128108 | Closeable self-venting spout A non-spilling detachable pouring spout configured to transfer liquid from a non-vented filling container to a receiving container. This spout having a spout body defining an open passageway extending from an open first end to an open second end this open passageway... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7117906 | Datum based interchangeable fuel cell cartridges The present invention is directed to a fuel supply adapted to be connected to a host device, such as an electronic device powered by a fuel cell. The fuel supply comprises a front face and at least one functional element, wherein the at least one functional element ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111654 | Developer supply container A developer supply container detachably mountable to an image forming apparatus, includes a container body for containing a developer; a discharge opening for permitting discharge of the developer from the container body; shutter means for unsealing and sealing the ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111653 | Expansion tank An expansion tank (1) which is intended to be connected to a pipe system which is filled or is to be filled with liquid, comprises a substantially closed tank (2) having at least a first connection opening (6) for connection to a liquid pipe, a ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7107836 | Radio frequency tagging for indicia printing and product information A method and apparatus for detecting a level of a content in a vessel using an RFID tag. In one embodiment, an RFID tag located on one side of the vessel opposite a side on which the reader is, is interrogated. A reply signal, if any, received from the RFID tag is i... | 09/19/2006 |
