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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350720 | Active material emitting device An active material cartridge comprises a frame and an active material refill. The active material refill comprises at least one reservoir having an active material therein and a protrusion extending from a first end thereof. The active material refill is disposed on... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337927 | Two stage grease gun A portable grease gun with a dual pressure output capability which can be selectively changed by the user with little effort. A larger diameter plunger is longitudinally coupled to an extension. The larger diameter plunger and its extension are variable in length by... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7237692 | Pourer for a liquid container A pourer for a liquid container is disclosed. This pourer has a base element (1, 2) with a supply duct (13) and also a pouring element (5) with a pouring duct (53). The pouring element (5) is connected swivellably to the base eleme... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207452 | Device for fastening a distribution component on a vessel neck A device is provided for fastening a distribution component on a vessel neck. The fastening device includes a retainer ring comprising a skirt defining an internal wall and an external wall, with the internal wall adapted to contact the external wall of the neck. Th... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7111759 | Sanitary, vented and disposable dispensing assembly for post mix beverage dispenser A sanitary, disposable dispensing assembly especially useful in producing a substantially contaminant-free reconstituted mixture of diluent and pure, preservative-free concentrate includes an inner member linearly slidable between open and closed positions in an out... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6976610 | Retractable spout assembly for bottles A retractable spout assembly for application to the neck of a bottle includes: a sleeve-like housing fixedly receivable within the bottle neck; a spout movable within the housing from a retracted position, when the housing is fixed within the bottle neck and the bot... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964656 | Sachet for packaging animal semen and for uterine treatment A sachet (11) for packaging animal semen, comprising two thermoplastics material films delimiting a pocket (12) along a closed path of generally rectangular shape defining two shorter sides and two longer sides when the sachet is empty, wherein one of ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6869035 | Extension spray device A spray extension device for a spray can includes at least a pair of telescopable extension tubes fitted to and in fluid communication with the valve stem of a spray can. Advantageously, the extension tubes are fitted to a closure cap which, in turn, is fitted to th... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6769575 | Tamper evident plastic closure The present invention generally provides a threaded tamper-evident closure having an annular hook-shaped flange extending radially inward from the inner surface of the tamper-evident band attached to the bottom edge of the closure body. The hook-shaped flange can be... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6435380 | Self-sealed spout A spout for a container comprising a conduit having a first end connected to the container, an aperture and a second end configured to be inserted into an opening. The second end of the conduit is configured to direct fluid axially out of the second end o... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6401989 | Stowable spigot Disclosed is a stowable spigot for beverage cans that comprises an outer sleeve with an arrester mechanism for insertion into the opening of a can. The outer sleeve comprises a sliding inner sleeve that supports a gripping member located outside the can. ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6354473 | Closing valve for a container A closing valve for a container comprises a closing jacket connected therewith, which closing jacket is provided on the inside with a narrowed and a widened portion, and a valve part movable in this closing jacket. This valve part has a closing element an... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6283331 | Contact opening cap for bottles In a bottle of the type for inverted insertion and dispensing into a receiving tank or reservoir, the bottle having a bottle opening, a cap assembly attached to the neck of the bottle overlying and sealing the opening, the cap assembly comprising a first ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6260823 | Liquid container for drinks, such as a can, party keg or drum The invention concerns a liquid container for drinks such as a can, party keg or drum, having a peripheral wall (1,13,31) and lids (14,32). A tap (4,15,34) with a closed and opened position is inserted in a hole (27,33) in the wall (1,13,31) or in one of ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6209595 | Dispenser with funnel overcap A refillable dispensing apparatus is disclosed in which a removable cap is utilized to protectively overlie the container during its storage condition and the cap may be readily converted into a funnel for refilling the depleted container. The conversion ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6186375 | Push-pull spout assembly The push-pull spout assembly (10) is configured to dispense fluid materials from a container (12). The spout assembly (10) includes a pair of generally tubular, telescopically interfitted first (20) and second members (54) defining a fluid passageway (22)... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6029876 | Storage container for emergency fuel The combination of a container having an emergency fuel therein for an internal combustion engine. The container is disposed in a trunk of a vehicle or in a storage compartment on a boat. A handle is formed on a body of the container. A closable outlet is... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5996858 | Dispensing apparatus The dispenser apparatus may be used to dispense a granular product such as a lawn fertilizer. A duct device (300, 400, 500) for scattering the granules is stowed in a telescopically-contracted configuration under a cap (200). To use the apparatus, the cap... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5961009 | Extensible connecting piece A package for liquids, comprising a container and a tubular connecting piece connected to the container for dispensing liquid from the package in a dosed manner. The tubular connecting piece is composed of an outer tube and an inner tube which is concentr... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5941432 | Storage container for emergency fuel The combination of a container having an emergency fuel therein for an internal combustion engine. The container is disposed in a trunk of a vehicle or in a storage compartment on a boat. A handle is formed on a body of the container. A closable outlet is... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5890633 | Two component, molded plastic dispenser operating on push-pull principle A two piece, molded plastic dispenser, that functions with a push-pull motion, comprising an outer shell and an inner shell. The outer shell comprises a top wall with an aperture defined at its center, and a skirt of generally cylindrical shape. A plug se... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5588564 | Eye spray mist dispenser A device including an eye cup portion affixed to one end of an extendible tube portion, the other end of the tube portion is adapted for releasably attaching the tube portion to the nozzle of a spray-mist fluid dispenser. In combination, the device and mi... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5570818 | Valve assembly with security seal A liquid dispensing assembly and method of construction for a push-pull type valve having a sealing mechanism which resists undesirable dislodgement or leakage such as encountered during transport. The push-pull valve for a container or bottle is equipped... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5556005 | Collapsible soap dispenser A dispenser comprises a collapsible bottle and a valve assembly for placement in the throat of the bottle which includes a first hollow valve member sealed in the throat of the bottle and a hollow second valve member having apertures in the side wall. The... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5472120 | Bottle with two-stage opening A cap for a container has three distinct positions, including a closed position, an intermediate spray position and a fully open pour position. The cap provides a fluid tight seal when in the closed position and provides a fluid tight seal from pouring wh... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5445298 | Bottle valve assembly with security seal A liquid dispensing assembly and method of construction for a push-pull type valve having a sealing mechanism which resists undesirable dislodgement or leakage such as encountered during transport. The push-pull valve for a container or bottle is equipped... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5433782 | Envelope and stamp moisturizer A new and improved moistening apparatus is used with a squeezable bottle and includes a moisture dispensing assembly connected by a friction fit to the mouth portion of the bottle. The moisture dispensing assembly includes a stopper assembly, a moisture d... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5419462 | Apparatus for recharging a heated receptacle with particulate matter at a controlled velocity Particle scattering and/or trapping in the feed of particulate matter into a receptacle can be avoided by the use of a particulate matter-dispensing apparatus comprising telescopically-aligned internal and external robes associated with an actuator for te... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5100033 | Dispensing device for a container A dispensing device includes annular inner and outer mounting plates respectively adhered to inner and outer wall surfaces of a container. A first cylindrical member axially and outwardly extends from the annular outer mounting plate. A cap member is scre... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5094363 | Insulated water bottle for a bicycle The present invention is directed to a squeezable insulated water bottle. In a preferred embodiment, the bottle has an outer shell of cylindrical shape with an opening at one end and a closed second end with an indented center shell portion dividing top a... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5072863 | Push-to-open non-resealable cap construction A push-to-open, non-resealable cap construction for hand-held dispensers. The cap has a body member with a discharge passage, and a nozzle member carried by the body member and axially shiftable thereon between a raised, sealing position and a lowered, di... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5033643 | Method and container for dispensing a filling material A method for the dispensing of a filling material, especially a liquid detergent, from a container provided for this purpose into a material to be washed during a mechanical washing process wherein the container with the filling material is subjected to t... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5005732 | Oil can spout with flow control A spout, adapted for attachment to an oil can or the like, has a generally tubular configuration. A tubular sleeve permits partial or total occlusion of the flow of liquid by axially moving the sleeve portion. Thus the spout may be closed before turning t... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4993592 | Method for use of container having lid activated and methods therefor A method for storing, mixing, dispensing, and returning a fluid, a mixable composition and a resultant fluid meant for oral application includes the steps of providing a movable member within a cup-like container that isolates the mixable composition, con... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4979654 | Cap for use with water treatment apparatus A cap for use with water treatment apparatus specifically adapted to cooperate with an open neck of a bottle having an exterior projection formed on the neck thereof. The cap includes a lower component having a circumferentially continuous lower portion w... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4972976 | Dispensing unit for bottled water A dispensing unit is adapted to be attached over a dispensing spout or neck of a bottle containing a liquid, such as water, therein. The dispensing unit includes a shroud having an extension adapted to be inserted into a receptacle defined on a standard d... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4951849 | Sealant applicator and method for an automatic fastener machine An applicator for applying a fluid substance to a drilled hole as part of an automatic fastening machine. The fastener machine drills the hole in the workpiece, such as an aircraft wing panel, and then the substance applicator applies the substance to the... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4802610 | Pour spout This invention provides an improved manually operable pour spout for use with a container of liquid, which is accomplished by a manually operable pour spout which is engageable with an opening of a container for dispensing liquid from the container and wh... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4721425 | Apparatus for conveying bulk material in silos The invention relates to an apparatus for supplying a silo with bulk material and for discharging the bulk material from the silo, using a clearing unit which can be raised and lowered in the silo, and which at the same time is mounted pivotably about the... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4658990 | Fluid holding and dispensing device A fluid container and dispenser including an elastomeric reservoir and a dispensing tube connected thereto and a valve to either allow or inhibit fluid flow into or out of the reservoir. One embodiment includes an elongate tube with a hole in one side and... | 04/21/1987 |
