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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6540079 | Product packaging under film-sealed shell Product packaging is provided with a shell forming at least one portion in relief and a sealing film connected to the shell except at the one portion in relief, so as to form at least one product reservoir. The shell is covered at least in part by a flap.... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6510965 | Product dispenser with a flexible pouch A fluid dispenser including: a flexible pouch (3) containing fluid and provided with an opening (31); a dispensing member (5) such as a pump for drawing off fluid contained in the flexible pouch through the opening; a shell (1) surrounding the pouch (3) a... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6508385 | Housing containing a replaceable flexible packaging unit A housing is integrated with a flexible packaging unit for compositions of pasty consistency. The flexible packaging unit comprises a flexible projection by which contact of the content of the package with the elongated spout of the housing is avoided whe... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6505761 | Injector with a vacuum packing drum The invention relates to an assembly for delivering a paste from a flexible supply packing drum to a dosing device. The packing drum is arranged in a dimensionally stable container and has a descending passageway for product guidance. The dosing device dr... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6502725 | Beverage dispenser A dispensing device for a beverage container, preferably a large bottle such as a 2 or 3 liter soda pop bottle has a base and separate pathways to admit make-up air and withdraw fluid. The pathways are controlled by a valve which opens the pathways separa... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6502406 | Device for cooling and tapping A device for cooling and tapping of beverages that are delivered in containers. It integrates a cooling unit to an insulated casing. Inside the casing a cooling volume is formed, that is closed by a bonnet. The cooling volume is formed as a tub. Beverage ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6497348 | Hydration system with improved fluid delivery system A personal hydration system with a flow-restricting device. The hydration system includes a fluid reservoir configured to store fluid and a tube assembly that is coupled to the reservoir and configured to deliver fluid to a user's mouth, such as via a mou... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6497343 | Liquid dispenser with sliding flow regulator A liquid dispenser for use with a disposable liquid supply container is described. The dispenser includes a support for holding the container in an elevated position above a sliding closure mechanism for regulating gravity flow of liquid from the dispense... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6488178 | Detachable shutting device for a plastic container A first thread of an external screw member is received inside an outlet of the plastic container. The external screw member has a first cylindrical body with a first axial penetrating opening for dispensing contents of the container by passing through the... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6481598 | Container liner with displacement means for aiding the discharge of the contents of said container liner The present invention relates to a liner for use in a box-like cargo container for transportation of powder, granular or other flowable products, said liner comprising top and bottom walls, two side walls and first and second end wall portions, a discharg... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6467653 | Pump container using laminated bottle with peelable inner layer A pumping container including a laminated bottle having a delaminatable layer with an inner layer portion serving as a valve for closing ventilation holes. The laminated bottle has the inner layer delaminated from an outer layer and formed on its inner su... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6464112 | Dispensing cartridges having collapsible packages for use in caulking guns A cartridge for use with a conventional caulking gun, the cartridge comprising a substantially rigid cartridge body having a cartridge nozzle end, a cartridge plunger end, and a cartridge nozzle edge. The cartridge also has at least one collapsible packag... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6454132 | Pressure-assisted liquid delivery system A pressure-assisted liquid delivery system comprises a flexible reservoir having an exit port and demand valve, a pair of substantially rigid plates for sandwiching the reservoir, and a plurality of loops of elastic rope for compressing the plates around ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6454134 | Container and lock for a bag fluid fitting Locking apparatus is mounted to a wall or inside a bag-supporting container. The fluid-storage bag has a tubular fitting with axially spaced flanges forming an annular locking area. The locking apparatus comprises a diaphragm mounted over a port formed in... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6454133 | Toothpaste butler An apparatus is provided for discharging toothpaste from a toothpaste tube under control of a user. The apparatus includes a tube holder and a tube receptacle disposed within a first end of the tube holder and adapted to accept a cap end of the toothpaste... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6454131 | Beverage dispensing apparatus A beverage dispensing apparatus is provided which includes a housing (1) having a chamber (3) in which a beverage container (5) can be placed, the container having at least one deformable wall (16) and an outlet (8) to which a beverage delivery line (7, 3... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6454129 | Collapsible dispensing system A collapsible dispensing system for viscous fluids which should not be mixed until the time of application. The system comprises a cartridge and a container which fits into the cartridge. The cartridge is designed to fit into conventional caulking guns. T... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6446845 | Dispensing device for a liquid container The invention relates to a dispensing device for a liquid container, notably for a container made of a flexible material housed in a substantially dimensionally stable outer container which encloses same and is penetrated by the dispensing device. Said di... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6446628 | Water supply device for divers A water supply device for divers includes a cylinder connected to a mouthpiece and a piston member is movably received in the cylinder so that when the piston member is moved by pushing a push rod connected to the piston member, water in the cylinder flow... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6443329 | Corrugated hanging dispenser A dispensing container for fluent material, which container is intended to be hung vertically from a support, such as a hook, is provided. The dispensing container has a tubular body, with a bottom dispensing region that is configured to promote the colle... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6439431 | Single stroke fluid dispense system A single stroke fluid dispense system, including a dispense member having a dispense end defining a dispense end opening and a container well communicating with the dispense end opening for receiving a fluid to be dispensed. A closure cap is supported ove... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6439430 | Collapsible bag, aerosol container incorporating same and method of assembling aerosol container An improved collapsible bag for containing a product to be dispensed from an aerosol container. The improved collapsible bag has an opening at one end and is closed at an opposite end and comprises an upper section, a mid-section and a lower section. The ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6436289 | Vertical membrane storage system and method of storing liquids using the same A vertical membrane storage system including a flexible membrane housing having an upper enclosed portion capable of storing a fluid and a lower open portion for receiving the fluid is disclosed. The storage system also includes a flotation tube disposed ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435373 | Caulking gun and cartridge structure A caulking gun has a conventional tubular-shaped cartridge holder with a ratchet mechanism and ratchetable piston, and is used with a collapsible cartridge having a nozzle end, a hollow tubular body joined to the nozzle end having walls made of a semi-rig... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6419118 | Containers with flexible pouch and closure member Containers including a flexible pouches (12, 22, 33, 42, 52, 63, 73, 83) with a unique fitments (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81) with tapered portions (11C, 11D, 21C, 21D, 31C, 41C, 41D, 51C, 51D, 61E, 71E, 82A, 82B) are described. The containers are used... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6412659 | Container and pump assembly The neck of the container has arranged therein a tightly fitting insert comprising a bottom which is closed in an initial state and which, prior to the activation of a pump engaging with its end section into the insert, is opened in that a housing part of... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6413239 | Infusion pump The invention is directed to an improved infusion pump (15). In the preferred embodiment, the infusion pump is comprised of an elastomeric hollow balloon (140) and a longitudinal member (110), the balloon having an axial and radial dimension and an open e... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6401979 | Double pressurized container for charging undercup and double pressurized products using the container A pressurized container (A) for charging an undercup comprising a container main body (1) equipped with a bead portion (6) around an upper end open periphery thereof, a mounting cup (18) having a curve flange (18d) engaged with the bead portion (6) and an... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6398073 | Fluid dispensing system with collapsible container A fluid dispensing system comprises a sealed collapsible plastic bag for retaining fluid therein, and support means for supporting the plastic bag. The support means comprises a bowl-shaped carrier portion for retaining the plastic bag therein, a collar p... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6392546 | Hand washing compliance measurement and recording system "Portable, individualized, hand washing agents dispensers are filled and checked out from a control station to healthcare workers and worn by the workers outside their clothing. Unique worker identification signature ID numbers in magnetic counterpart to ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6390332 | Liquid container A liquid container is provided, which comprises a container body provided as an elongated flexible bag having a closed end face at an end thereof, a pouring outlet formed at the closed end face of the container body, and a support means for preventing def... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6390331 | Transport and storage container for liquids A transport and storage container for liquids has a flexible inner container of an inner envelope of plastic material and an outer envelope of a woven material. The container also has a cage of crossing horizontal and vertical cage rods of metal as well a... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6378733 | Box A box is erected from a blank and has a rectangular bottom, four sides and a rectangular top. The top is formed by four flaps, each extending foldably from an upper edge of one of the sides. These flaps overlap and interlock with one another. The flaps ar... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6375048 | Assembly for storing and dispensing beer and other carbonated beverages Wind turbine assembly consisting of a wind turbine mounted in a wing profile. The aim is to fix the wing profile to the ground surface with the aid of the cable and to allow such a wing profile to float through a combination of aerodynamic lift and lighte... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6375040 | Disposable storage and dispensing carafe An improved disposable storage and dispensing carafe which allows the easy transport and dispensing of a bulk volume of a hot or cold liquid in a throw-away container. The carafe comprises a rigid frame having a dispensing outlet, a pliable or plastic bag... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6364163 | Refillable dispenser and cartridge A refillable dispenser of fluid material includes a flexible container having a fluid dispensing portion and a displacement fluid receiving portion spaced from the fluid dispensing portion. A cap is removably fastened to the container for closing an openi... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6358239 | Platen pump Disclosed is an infusion pump for expelling a fluid from a collapsible fluid reservoir to a patient. The pump includes a housing having a chamber therein for receiving the fluid reservoir. A first wall is provided on the housing for contacting the fluid r... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6354466 | Valve assembly for liner bags of containers having a liner puncture/piercing means A valve assembly having a body with a through bore in which a closure member is slidably mounted. There are sealing surfaces in the bore and on a head part of the closure member, respectively. The sealing surfaces are moved together and apart by a crank p... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6352178 | Flexible container A flexible container excellent in durability and stability for storage and conveyance and capable to prevent the content in the flexible container from scattering. The flexible container is so constructed that a frame for fixedly supporting a storing bag ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6347718 | Containers A container including a four sided base having a trough extending part of the way across the base upper face, a nozzle support at the mouth of the trough to support a linear bag nozzle in the trough mouth with a liquid discharging bore portion of the nozz... | 02/19/2002 |
