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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431058 | Device for changing nozzles The invention relates to a device which enables nozzles to be changed without changing the pressure conditions in the container or device associated therewith. According to the invention a connector piece support (2) is fixed to a pressurised container (1 | 10/07/2008 |
| 7303725 | Automated high volume slide staining system An automated slide processing apparatus includes a plurality of work stations arranged in a stack, and a transport/elevator for transporting slides between the various work stations. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7278454 | Beverage dispensing apparatus A beverage dispensing device for dispensing pressurized beverages at a high flow rate without producing excessive foaming comprising a streamlined valve assembly and a downward extending nozzle assembly which permits a range of containers to be filled from the botto... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270785 | Automated molecular pathology apparatus having fixed slide platforms Apparatus and methods for automatically staining or treating multiple tissue samples mounted on slides are provided, in which the slides and reagent bottles are held in fixed position, and the reagent and wash solutions brought to the slides. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7128102 | Drop tube segments adapted for use with a liquid reservoir A drop tube segment includes a conduit with a first end portion and a second end portion. The drop tube segment further comprises a valve assembly with a valve member associated with the first end portion, a float, and a linkage device pivotally connected with respe... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7118918 | Automated biological reaction method An automated immunostaining apparatus having a reagent application zone and a reagent supply zone. The apparatus has a carousel slide support supporting a plurality of slide supports thereon, and drive engaging the carousel slide support for consecutively positionin... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7040359 | Beverage dispensing apparatus A removable nozzle for attachment to a conventional faucet of a beverage dispensing device to permit the dispensing of a pressurized beverages at a high flow rate without producing excessive foaming comprising a streamlined valve assembly and a downward extending no... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004209 | Flexible mounting for evacuation channel The present invention provides a flexible mounting for securing at least one evacuation member to a fitment for use in a collapsible bag. The mounting comprises a peripheral ring adapted to fit within a spout of the fitment, a central member to which the at least on... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6978916 | Metering valve for aerosol container A metering valve assembly comprising a ferrule and a valve housing defining an internal cavity. The valve housing accommodates an annular flange and a compression spring therein with a valve gasket closing the internal cavity. The valve housing is attached to the fe... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6863092 | Apparatus and method for filling liquid containers Method and apparatus for filling containers with liquid of the type having a tubular filling lance operatively connected to a source of liquid and being vertically moveable between raised positions above said containers and lowered positions, when coaxially aligned ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6725890 | Apparatus and method for automatically handling and filling drums Apparatus for automatically handling and filling drums comprising a conveyor on which drums may be sequentially moved to an orienting station, a filling station and a capping and sealing station. The orienting station includes a rotating mechanism for rotating the d... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6679303 | Tube-filling machine A tube-filling machine has a supply device for transporting a tube through different processing stations. The processing stations include a filling station in which a filling pipe is introduced from above into the substantially vertical tube. A filling me... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6546973 | Equipment for filling flexible container with viscous material. The present invention is a system for filling a container main body at least whose drum body is made of a flexible film, with a viscous material. A viscous material is charged by the charging means into container main bodies conveyed by the container conv... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6467513 | Method for packing catalyst and device therefor In a reactor in which reaction tube(s), cooling tubes, heating tubes or combinations thereof are provided, a method for packing a catalyst comprising a step of packing the catalyst in the space formed between the inner wall of the reactor and the outer wa... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6418986 | Nozzle apparatus, a device for inserting materials into a container using such nozzle apparatus, and a container containing materials inserted therein with the use of such device A nozzle for use with an apparatus for inserting toothpaste having a plurality of materials into a toothpaste container. The nozzle includes a first hollow member for receiving a first material, and a second hollow member arranged inside the first hollow ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6397909 | Apparatus and method for dispensing a carbonated beverage with minimal/controlled foaming under system pressure An apparatus and method for dispensing carbonated beverages into an open container uses a bottom filling technique in which the outlet port of the nozzle is proximate to a bottom of the open container when dispensing is initiated. The carbonated beverage ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6367519 | Process for forming novel spiral compositions A method and apparatus are provided that allows two or more compositions to be filled with a spiral configuration into a single container. Each product may have completely different chemical and physical properties, and each product may have a different f... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6315012 | Device for feeding a fluid into a container An apparatus for introducing a fluid into a container includes a supply leading into the interior of the container, closed by a bursting disk and connected to a supply line for the fluid. In order to increase the operational safety and to avoid clogging o... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6213166 | Apparatus and process for forming novel spiral compositions A method and apparatus are provided that allows two or more compositions to be filled with a spiral configuration into a single container. Each product may have completely different chemical and physical properties, and each product may have a different f... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6155312 | Fluid dispensing device and method Methods and devices for dispensing fluids are provided, including a method of dispensing a fluid into an elongated chamber having a bottom that is at least partially closed. The method includes (a) inserting a dispensing tube into the chamber until a deli... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6053219 | Apparatus and method for filling containers with liquid Apparatus and method for filling containers with liquid utilizing apparatus of the type having a tubular filling lance operatively connected to a source of liquid and being vertically movable between raised and lowered positions, raising and lowering of t... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5881913 | Contamination proof purified water dispenser A coin-operated purified water dispensing machine has an exterior housing shaped like a kiosk for a mall. A state of the art water purification system is housed in the kiosk. A unique combination of an RO filter and a bladder type storage tank minimizes t... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5865217 | Fill system including a flexible nozzle for reducing the mixing of product and air during container filling A filling system of a packaging machine is set forth that reduces the mixing of product and air during the filling of the container with a flowable material such as low fat milk. The fill pipe of the filling system has an elliptical cross-section which pr... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5819821 | Fill system including a flexible nozzle for reducing the mixing of product and air during container filling A filling system of a packaging machine is set forth that reduces the mixing of product and air during the filling of a container with a product. The filling system is designed to fill a container having a cross section defined by a plurality of sidewalls... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5791386 | Internal container guides for a fill pipe of a liquid packaging machine A method and apparatus for maintaining the proper shape and orientation of a carton with respect to a fill pipe of a liquid packaging machine during a liquid-filling operation. The apparatus, internal carton guides attached to a fill pipe, are elongated f... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5791385 | Arrangement and method for filling containers with a liquid with a tendency to foam An arrangement and a method for filling containers with a liquid which tends to form foam, in which the container and the filling nozzle are positioned in relation to each other in such a way that the impact of the stream of liquid pouring out of the fill... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5758698 | Fill system including a valve assembly and corresponding structure for reducing the mixing of product and air during container filling A filling system for filling a container is set forth. The container to be filled has a bottom portion and a plurality of sidewalls defining a container cross-section. The filling system comprises a fill pipe having a product inlet and a product outlet, a... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5727607 | Powder feeding method and apparatus for feeding powders with a fluid with increased precision A powder feeding method includes the steps of injecting a gaseous medium into a powder material held in a hopper from a porous wall forming a funnel at a bottom part of said hopper, such that the injection of the gaseous medium is carried out intermittent... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5720326 | Method and apparatus for filling a container with reduced mixing of product and air A method and an apparatus for filling a container with product are set forth which assist in reducing the mixing of air and product as the product is dispensed into the container. In accordance with one embodiment of the apparatus, the apparatus comprises... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5651398 | Chemical solution filling system A method for dispensing and handling chemical solutions by using a dispensing station. The dispensing station includes a cabinet having a fill compartment and at least one concentrate bottle compartment. The cabinet's top wall has a funnel for supporting ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5551493 | Filling apparatus with traveling nozzle An apparatus dispenses flowable material from a source and includes a dispensing nozzle that reciprocates along an axis. A metering assembly includes a metering cylinder, a metering element reciprocally movable in the interior of the metering cylinder and... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5460207 | Apparatus and method for filling and dispensing a highly viscous product from a container A method and apparatus for filling of a dispensing container with a product to be dispensed, particularly useful for highly viscous products, in which the container has a vented dip tube structure which is inserted into the container before it is filled. ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5396936 | Measuring flask for use in a filling machine An improved filling machine is used for filling like containers with a like measured amount of divided material. The filling machine includes a housing and a drive connected to the housing. A filling turret is mounted in the housing. The filling turret in... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5305810 | Apparatus and method for filling and dispensing a highly viscous product from a container A method and apparatus for filling of a dispensing container with a product to be dispensed, particularly useful for highly viscous products, in which the container has a vented dip tube structure which is inserted into the container before it is filled. ... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5111854 | Particle movement system with control of dust A system for removing particulate material from a drum wherein the drum lid is replaced by a lid which is specially designed for this service. This new lid has at least a portion which is transparent so the operator can see into the drum and determine whe... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5022443 | Measuring flask construction for use in a filling machine An improved measuring flask is used in a filling machine for filling identical containers with the same measured amount of divided matter. The filling machine includes a filling turret having a rotatable portion driven by a drive. The filling turret inclu... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4915146 | Measuring flask for use in a filling machine An improved measuring flask is used in a filling apparatus for filling like containers with a like measured amount of divided matter. The filling apparatus includes a housing with a drive mounted in the housing. A filling turret is mounted in the housing ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4879027 | Binary fluid system, and components thereof, for producing an impregnated metered fluid stream A binary fluid system, and components thereof for producing an impregnated metered fluid stream. Broadly, a container is included in the system and contains upper and lower, first and second fluid phases, i.e., liquids, gases or a combination of the same,... | 11/07/1989 |
