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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7866511 | Dispensing system Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a dispensing system for use in lavatories. The system may include a container, a mount, and optionally, a conversion module. The container may have an attached dispensing mechanism and a projection that is adapt... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7775403 | Power hand tool having a retractable front stand Embodiments of a power hand tool of the type which has a main body portion, a front nose portion with a tool element extending forwardly from, a handle grip below the main body portion and an operating trigger adjacent the handle grip, further comprising a stand att... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7766192 | Fluid product dispensing assembly A fluid dispenser assembly comprising a fluid dispenser (101), a pack (120) for co-operating with the dispenser in such a manner as to fasten the pack to the dispenser, the pack including a fastener zone, and the dispenser including reception means for... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7434749 | Sprayer A direct-current sprayer includes a shell with an outlet therein, a valve in the outlet, a pipe leading to the valve from a pump in the shell and a hose detachably connected to the valve so that water can flow from a pump in the shell into the hose through the valve... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7350665 | Device to protect the domes and ends of a composite tank Disclosed are a device for protecting a container and a container equipped therewith. The container is, in particular, a container made of composite material intended to contain a fluid under pressure, and having a cylindrical side wall and rounded ends forming a do... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331345 | Demand regulator protective bellows A self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) served by a source of breathing gas with a mask and a demand regulator connected to the mask. The regulator has a flexible diaphragmatic member having a side exposed to pressure differentials to cause a valve mechanism to ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316332 | Wearable skin treatment device Persons often encounter the need to apply some form of skin treatment when on the go. Such treatments include disinfectant, sunscreens, medications, and moisturizing lotions. The present invention comprises convenient portable skin treatment dispensers in the form o... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311879 | Syringe pump The invention is directed to a syringe pump for the controlled addition of reagents to a chemical reaction. The pump has a reduced size for use as a cordless, hand-held laboratory device, and includes a driving mechanism for moving the plunger of a syringe along the... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7296601 | Aboveground fueling station with vertical tanks An aboveground fueling facility includes one or more vertical fuel supply tanks, each of which is positioned on a reinforced mounting pad on a fueling island that also includes one or more fuel dispensers. Fuel is supplied from the vertical fuel supply tanks to the ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290683 | Secure surface mounted dispensing system Flush mount dispensing bottle and apparatus includes a bracket having a mounting flange and a bottle having a flat back with an embossment for receiving the flange and enabling the flat back to flushly contact a surface supporting the bracket. A button attachable to... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287487 | Portable water bottle, cup and dish assembly for humans and pets The present invention provides a portable water bottle, cup and dish assembly and method for humans and pets wherein a readily accessible water bottle and cup are integrally housed within a delivery dish. The portable water bottle, cup and dish assembly provides a b... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284682 | Bottle for liquids available on the market fitted with a device so that it works like a quick-fit/quick-release tank to/from a suitable support equipped with a drain It is a liquid-containing bottle (1) available on the market that is fitted with device (7, 8, 9) that applied instead of the original plug allows its quick-fitting and -dismantling to/from a suitable support (18, 19, 21) equipped with drain ( | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275662 | Bottle support device A bottle support device for supporting a water bottle at angle to facilitate dispensing water in the water bottle. The bottle support device includes a body member comprising a first end and a second end. The body member tapers from the second end to the first end. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270250 | Disposable dispenser A dispenser unit adapted for single use and preferably secured to a wall with a reusable wall plate. The dispensing unit is preferably an assembled unit which, as a unit, is mountable to and removable from the mounting plate, preferably with the assembled dispensing... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261268 | Wall mountable holder for a container A holder for a replaceable container of product includes a wall mountable support member having a longitudinal dimension. A holding sleeve extends transversely to the longitudinal dimension a first distance from a first region of the support member. The holding slee... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7194872 | Dispenser for refrigerator A dispenser for a refrigerator is disclosed, which enables an effective usage of the inner space of the refrigerator and enables to always provide fresh water to a user. The dispenser includes a first pipe connected with a water supply source; a reservoir installed ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7175053 | Laterally-actuated fluid dispenser device A fluid dispenser device having a fluid reservoir (10), a pump (20) mounted on the reservoir (10) for selectively dispensing the fluid, and a dispenser head (30) connected to the pump and incorporating a dispenser orifice (31). The... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174310 | Point of sale cosmetic station A system for cosmetics point of sale display, including a station at which cosmetics may be displayed, dispensed, packaged or applied. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7159742 | Spout assembly for enhancing standing force of flexible container A spout assembly for enhancing self-standing force of a flexible container includes a fitting portion for attaching on a portion of the flexible container, and a supporting member assembled on or integrally formed on the fitting portion and extending to contact at l... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147121 | Valve for non-spill cup A valve for use with a cap for a spill resistant cup, the cap including a spout to dispense the liquid and a valve mount extending from the spout to engage with the valve. The valve includes a generally cylindrical valve tower extending from a valve base to sealingl... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140516 | Device for large-volume containers The invention pertains to an emptying device for large-volume receptacles which consists of an auxiliary transport apparatus that is composed of at least four uprights, on the lower ends of which one respective stacking leg is arranged and in the lower end of which ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124765 | Dishwasher having a water softener with a salt container located in the dishwasher door A dishwasher includes a door, a washing tub closable by the door, and a water softener including an ion exchanger and a salt container. The salt container is disposed in an area of the door and includes a first and a second side wall, a bottom, narrow connecting wal... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7086861 | System for dispensing viscous materials A cartridge-type system having a fluid containment in the cartridge which comprises a fluid containing body which is adapted to be attached to a delivery device, the body of the cartridge including preferably electrically energizable heating means, preferably energi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077296 | Dispensing valve A dispensing valve is provided for dispensing fluid products. The valve includes a marginal portion, a flexible valve head with a discharge orifice therein, and a flexible connector sleeve having one end connected with the marginal portion and the opposite end conne... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6966464 | Seat with built-in beverage dispenser A seat portion removably receives and stores a container for a beverage or other liquid, and a dispensing assembly is coupled to the container for dispensing the beverage. Preferably, the seat portion includes a shell that covers a cushion, and the cushion or a fram... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6945434 | Device that facilitates pouring of liquid from a container A device that makes it easier to pour a liquid from a container that might be difficult to lift for a person having hand, finger, or arm muscles that have been weakened by disease, injury, old age, or the like. The device has a generally “L” shape when viewed in... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6889871 | Internally generated rotor set for low viscosity and abrasive metering applications An internal gear set comprising an inner rotor having a number of radially projecting cylindrical tooth members engaging a conjugate internally toothed outer rotor. The latter has one more tooth than there are tooth members on the inner rotor and is mounted eccentri... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6783028 | Fuel dispensing nozzle equipped with a game or other activity Fuel dispensing nozzles which are equipped with novel systems which enable the user to fuel vehicles, while at the same time, to participate in a passive or interactive activity such as a novel game, quiz, survey, coupon system or, be exposed to an illuminated infor... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6634827 | Can detente A can detente for attachment to the base of a can is disclosed and claimed. The can detente facilitates attachment of a can to a can carriage and allows the application of force to the bottom of the can from an external source.... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6607102 | Rapid flow fitment A liquid dispensing apparatus (10) includes a container (70) for holding a liquid product to be dispensed. A docking station (20) receives the container (70). A reservoir (50) is positioned in the docking station (20) for receiving the liquid to be dispen... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6592092 | Inverted container support cube The nature of the invention is to facilitate the complete use of substances that are packaged in containers with odd or irregular shaped tops that double as the dispenser for the substance in the container. As is the rule with gravity, when a container of... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6520470 | Retaining mechanism A mechanism for releasably retaining an article, e.g. a liquid dispenser, with a base portion is disclosed, in which the dispenser includes a protrusion releasably engageable with the base portion, and the base portion includes locking means adapted to pr... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6491187 | Inverted aerosol dispenser An inverted aerosol dispensing device is disclosed comprising an aerosol container extending between a top portion and a bottom portion for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein. An aerosol valve is located at the bottom portion ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6398078 | Package and caddy for beverage bottles A pint-of-sale package for two to six large beverage bottles also serves as a dispensing caddy that provides ease and security of beverage dispensing. A venting, beverage-dispensing valve replaces the normal screw-on bottle cap to provide convenient bever... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6371385 | Portable spraying device A portable sprayer device which affords protection for the liquid concentrate container. A versatile spraying capability is also provided as well as an apparatus producing a vacuum function, an air gap and a spill-proof bottle feature. The sprayer device ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6340431 | SPA chemistry monitor and treatment unit A self-contained and free floating spa chemistry monitor unit is provided for automated checking and adjustment of water chemistry in a spa or hot tub or the like to maintain the spa water in a clean and substantially sanitary state. The spa chemistry mon... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6318600 | Dispenser for dispensing shaving cream or other aerosol dispensed products from cans having different heights and diameters A dispenser for dispensing shaving cream or other aerosol dispensed products from cans having different heights and diameters. The device can be easily mounted on a wall or retained on a counter for easy dispensing of the can's contents through the use of... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6311873 | Automotive fluid dispensing system A system for automated vending of automotive fluid such as windshield washer fluid from large volume tanks. In one embodiment the system includes two or more vending control units and a fluid storage system that includes one or more fluid storage tanks mo... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6230939 | Windshield washer fluid dispensing system A system for automated vending of windshield washer fluid from large volume tanks. In one embodiment the system includes two or more vending control units and a fluid storage system that includes one or more fluid storage tanks mounted at a level above th... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6173865 | Telescoping fuel dispenser A fuel dispenser with telescoping frame having a upper column portion operatively affixed to a lower column portion for movement of the upper column portion relative to the lower column portion. In one embodiment, a valance is attached to the upper column... | 01/16/2001 |
