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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861900 | Fluid dispensing system A fluid dispensing system for efficiently rapidly dispensing fluid for a user to drink. The fluid dispensing system generally includes a container including an upper end, a lower end, a cavity and an upper opening, wherein the upper end is opposite the lower end, wh... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7416097 | Drink supply container valve assembly A drink supply container valve assembly connectable to a drink supply container for a beverage dispensing apparatus of a refrigeration device. The drink supply container valve assembly has a support connectable to an end of the container, a gas inlet valve mounted t... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7389895 | Drink supply canister having a drink supply outlet valve with a rotatable member A drink supply canister for beverage dispensing apparatus for a residential refrigerator. The beverage dispensing apparatus includes a drink supplier including a drink supply canister holder for holding a plurality of the drink supply canisters, and a plurality of v... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7370653 | Closure devices for access ports of respiratory apparatuses A closure device (10) is disclosed for use with an access port (62,72,82,92) of a medical respiratory apparatus (60,70,80,90). The closure device (10) comprises a cap (14) that seals the access port (62,72,82,92) save for an... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367480 | Drink supply canister having a self-closing pressurization valve operable to receive a pressurization pin A drink supply canister for beverage dispensing apparatus for a residential refrigerator. The beverage dispensing apparatus includes a drink supplier including a drink supply canister holder for holding a plurality of the drink supply canisters, and a plurality of v... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364098 | Material dispensing apparatus A device for dispensing coating material includes a handle and a barrel coupled to the handle and extending therefrom toward a forward end from which coating material is dispensed. A first component is provided on the dispensing device. Multiple second components ea... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341207 | Variable water flow and dilution chemical dispenser A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a stream of diluting water. The dispenser includes two valve members which control in one instance the water flow and in another instance the amount of concentrate being siphon... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7299946 | Pour spout used in bottles containing liquid substances with different degrees of viscosity A pour spout used in bottles containing liquid substances with different degrees of viscosity. The pour spout comprises a pouring opening, which is defined by at least a first and a second pouring orifice for the liquid substances, being the pouring area of the firs... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296761 | Hand-held dispenser A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for precisely controlling the metering of a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7273026 | Roller follower body The present invention relates to a roller follower, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity, a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert the second cavity i... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7172090 | Container accessory for protecting a container rim and brush The present invention provides a paint container accessory, which container accessory enables the user to simultaneously protect the annular groove or rim of a conventional paint container as well as the paint brush or implement used in connection therewith. The con... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168589 | Spill-resistant container A spill-resistant container is disclosed including a cup and a cap. The cup includes a cap-engaging portion adjacent a lip surrounding an opening, and an inwardly projecting ledge adjacent the cap-engaging portion that includes multiple spaced apart recesses. The ca... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165695 | Dispensing container for dispensing fasteners A container is specially configured to enable a user to withdraw stored fasteners such as nails, screws, bolts, and the like. The device includes a receptacle base having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall that can be somewhat squared in shape. The receptacle ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165732 | Adapter assembly for a fluid supply assembly An adapter assembly for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator. The adapter assembly includes an outer lid for the fluid supply assembly and an adapter. The adapter assembly provides a connection between the fluid supply assembly and the fluid appl... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156266 | Assembly for packaging and distribution of a product The present invention relates to an assembly for packaging and distribution of a liquid product comprising a receptacle intended to contain the product, a distribution head fitted to the receptacle, the head compri... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7137525 | Sealable container lid A container lid that is easily sealed to prevent air and other environmental agents from infiltrating the covered container and its contents and to accommodate storage of tools such as paintbrushes or paint rollers. The lid includes a base and lip and a strap surrou... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134576 | Multifunction pouring spout and removable lid An inventive pouring spout for containers of liquid, having a removable lid and a strip with magnets located thereon. The spout is selectively attachable and is fitted to the diameter of an opening of a particular container. In a preferred embodiment, the spout is f... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7121437 | Closed loop fluid dispensing system A fluid dispensing system includes a closure assembly. The closure assembly is configured to enclose a container opening. The closure assembly has a fluid supply tube with an opening and a shut-off valve threadedly coupled to the supply tube. The shut-off valve has ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7086548 | Molded container with anti-glug vent tube and pinched handle A blow molded container has a planar pinched section formed between and connecting a top wall, a neck and a front handle end of the container with an anti-glug vent tube formed in the planar pinched section so as to extend through the pinched section and spaced by p... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086565 | Module for dispensing adhesive and adhesive applicator incorporating the module A reusable or disposable adhesive dispensing cartridge including a housing for containing a quantity of adhesive, an adhesive delivery element connected to the housing and having a plurality teeth spaced apart by recesses and a plate movably mounted in the housing t... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083071 | Drink supply canister for beverage dispensing apparatus A drink supply canister for a beverage dispensing apparatus. The drink supply canister includes a removable valve assembly member having a drink supply outlet valve and a gas inlet valve. The beverage dispensing apparatus pressurizes the drink supply canister by sup... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077294 | Device for stoppering a container and drawing off a fluid product A device for stoppering a container and drawing off a fluid includes a fixed piece, fixed to the container, with a lateral fluid output opening and a passage that allows air to enter. Another, movable piece includes a tube with a lateral fluid output opening. This t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070065 | Closure assembly for drinking vessel A closure assembly for a water bottle, having a cap including a mouthpiece that has a first aperture through which water in the bottle can flow out upon the application of suction at the mouthpiece. A support inside the mouthpiece has at least one second aperture th... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059501 | Valve mechanism for tube-type fluid container A valve seat portion 20 has a nearly tubular shape, at the bottom of which a circular opening portion 23 which functions as a valve seat is formed. A valve portion 10 has a ring-shaped supporting portion 11 which is disposed inside the va... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048458 | Fluid valve and actuator for inverted fluid reservoir A valve for controlling flow of fluid from an inverted fluid reservoir, the valve comprising: retaining mechanism for coupling the valve to a fluid reservoir; a central fluid opening for flow of fluid from the fluid reservoir through the valve; a valve post slidably... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044342 | Hand held fuel container A portable hand held fuel container includes a pour tube, a fill tube spaced from the pour tube, a removable closure cap to close the inlet end to the fill tube, a vent arrangement in the closure cap that permits and prevents exterior air to enter to fill tube to en... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040515 | Bottle cap A bottle cap is resealable by a valve housed therein. The valve controls flow through both a liquid flow passage and an air supply passage, while maintaining the passages separate. The valve can be actuated by a feed tube spike. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036693 | Paint container A paint container includes a body having a bottom, a plurality of side walls, and a top. An attachment mechanism is located proximate the top. A cap is configured to be secured to the attachment mechanism. A spout extends upward proximate the top and is at least par... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021506 | Vent and pour cap A cap assembly cooperates with a container to form a vent portion and a pour portion when a cap is oriented in an open position relative to the container. The cap is dimensioned to seal the container opening in a closed position. The cap and opening are oblong, pref... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014074 | Caps for self-deploying funnel and pour spout A container has a first and a second opening formed in a lid that releasably closes the container. A first base surrounds the first opening and a second base surrounds the second opening. The narrow end of a retractable, self-deploying funnel engages the first openi... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007830 | Closure for a container A closure for a container includes a base with at least one opening for dispensing a material from the container and a cover coupled atop the base. The cover includes at least one flap that is movable between an open position for dispensing the material and a closed... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6976611 | Pressure dispensing cap for liquid container A pressure dispensing cap for a liquid container, and more particularly to a pressure dispensing cap for liquid container that is designed such that its spout is inclined to one side at a predetermined angle thereby easily dispensing the contents of the container, a... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6968873 | Bagel and pastry filler attachment A bagel or pastry filling device attachable to one end of a standard and well-known pastry filling or cake decorating gun. The inventive concept combines a bent piece of tubing made from any suitable material wherein one end has a sharp edge which is insertable into... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6968976 | Valve mechanism for tube-type fluid container A valve mechanism adapted for a mouth portion of a tube-type fluid container includes: a valve seat portion having an opening through which a fluid passes; a disc-shaped valve portion; and an annular fixing portion for affixing the valve portion to the valve seat po... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6968984 | Thermal container A container is provided. The container has a cover that remains thermally, sealingly engaged with the container during the filling and dispensing of the container, and has filling and dispensing channels that are thermally sealed when not in use. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6948639 | Device for packaging and dispensing a product, notably in the form of a sample A device for packaging and dispensing of a cosmetic product which includes a container to hold the product, with the container being delineated by a body. A movable element moves relative to the container body and is capable, in response to an action exerted manuall... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948642 | Apparatus and method for dispensing fluids into an air intake An apparatus and method for dispensing fluids into an air line comprises a container having a valve so as to selectively open the container to allow flow of fluids therefrom, the container being configured with a circumferential channel and with a circumferential gr... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948643 | Fill-through container and closure package A closure and container package includes a container having a finish with a mouth opening through which product is both filled into and dispensed from the container. A closure includes a base mounted on the finish and having an opening aligned with the mouth opening... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945429 | Disposable paint cup attachment system for gravity-feed paint sprayer A novel fluid supply cup comprises a flexible liner integral with a container having an opening and a vent. A novel method of manufacturing a lined container comprises the steps of molding a container having a vented thick-walled portion and an integral flexible thi... | 09/20/2005 |
