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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357162 | Metering device A device for accurately metering food. The device includes an outer part and an inner metering part having a dosing chamber and a piston block slideably mounted therein. The housing outer part has three passageways, and the dosing chamber is configured, dimensioned,... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7287559 | Method and apparatus for processing sauerkraut for packaging in single-serve packets Sauerkraut that is free of added vegetable oil or other lubricant is prepared for packaging in small volumes by substantially continuously delivering a supply of the sauerkraut to a hopper (20) with an open top (22), the sauerkraut being delivered to t... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282158 | Method of processing a workpiece This invention relates to a method of processing a workpiece in a chamber. Initially a surface of the workpiece is treated by a process which includes supplying a reactive gas to the chamber through a first gas supply and the surface is then further treated using a ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7275569 | Hydrogen handling or dispensing system Systems for handling and/or dispensing hydrogen or a mixture of fuels containing hydrogen gas including refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Pure hydrogen or various mixtures ratios of hydrogen and CNG may be dispensed. Hydrogen handling equipment may i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264025 | Optimized cryogenic fluid supply method A method for supplying a cryogenic fluid to a network of two or more cryogenic fluid receiving stations, wherein a cryogenic liquid is routed to cryogenic fluid receiving stations in a single cryogenic vessel and is dispensed to the cryogenic fluid receiving station... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7198077 | Filler apparatus for multiple chamber receptacles An improved machine and method for automatically proportioning-out or measuring-out a predetermined quantities of a variety of selected products and feeding the predetermined quantities of product into the individual chambers of a multiple-chamber dispensing contain... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7128103 | Hydrogen fueling system Disclosed herein are an electrochemical system, a hydrogen gas fueling system, a cascade system, and methods for using the same. The hydrogen gas fueling system comprises a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the com... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7104292 | Auto-switching system for switch-over of gas storage and dispensing vessels in a multi-vessel array A gas storage and dispensing system, including multi-vessel arrays of gas dispensing vessels that require successive change-over to provide ongoing supply of gas to a gas-consuming process, with a pump coupled in gas flow communication with the array. The system is ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7017322 | Closure feed system with a spout diverter/singulator A closure feed system for use on an associated dual train form, fill, and seal packaging machine for feeding, diverting and singulating closures from a common closure storage region to a closure applicator includes an upper chute for conveying the closures from the ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6971554 | Device for the controlled distribution of pulverulent products This device for the controlled distribution of pulverulent products includes a feed container (1) for said product having an outlet aperture sealed by a rotor (6) provided with a plurality of transfer cavities (7, 8), each of which comprises an ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6955198 | Auto-switching system for switch-over of gas storage and dispensing vessels in a multi-vessel array A gas storage and dispensing system, including multi-vessel arrays of gas dispensing vessels that require successive change-over to provide ongoing supply of gas to a gas-consuming process, with a pump coupled in gas flow communication with the array. The system is ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6896010 | Method and device for filling a paint reservoir in an automated painting installation The invention concerns painting installations comprising painting machines or robots (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b), each with a sprayer (12) and... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6772806 | Installation for filling receptacles with varying product compositions An installation for filling receptacles comprises a rotary platform supporting a first filling station comprising a first feed vessel having first filling nozzles connected thereto, and at least one second filling station comprising a second feed vessel having secon... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6684915 | Multiple head bottle filling apparatus and method A multiple head bottle filling apparatus and method for filling bottles used in animal feeding. Manifold assemblies designed for filling bottles disposed in at least two differently sized trays is easily removably affixed to the rear back splash of the fi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6431407 | Container filling device An automatic container filler (20) having a frame (22) that supports a hopper (24). A dispensing unit (26) is located at the bottom of the hopper (24) that selectively feeds a fluent material, such as sand, into a plurality of discharge chutes (28). The a... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6286717 | Product-discharging device for a product supply system A product supply apparatus for a weighing system (3) for supplying a weighed product quantity (4, 5) to a product receiving device (7) of a packaging machine (8) is formed to prevent spreading of the supplied product quantity when discharging from a colle... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6269850 | Multipathway product distribution system and method An apparatus and method for dividing a single stream of long, sticky product into a plurality of product streams, comprising a product input conduit for providing a single stream of product, and having a rough portioner disposed therein for dividing the s... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6179021 | Loading system with movable divider mechanism A material transfer system for loading a pair of spaced, open-topped receptacles with a material capable of gravitationally flowing toward the open-topped receptacles from a source along a material flow path having a segment along which the material falls... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6179017 | Filling assembly for aseptically operating deep-drawing packing machines A filling assembly for an aseptically operating deep-drawing packing machine, wherein a conveying region for the web of packing sheet is provided within a pipe held in sterile condition. Arranged behind a packing sheet-forming station is a filling station... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6145709 | Container filling device An automatic container filler (20) having a frame (22) that supports a hopper (24). A dispensing unit (26) is located at the bottom of the hopper (24) that selectively feeds a fluent material, such as sand, into a plurality of discharge chutes (28). The a... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6105637 | System for packaging granular materials A fill hopper assembly (30) includes two fill hoppers (50) and (52) which are reciprocated back and forth beneath a feed hopper (14) and over discharge openings (72 and 74) of a discharge bridge plate (32). The upper fill hopper bridge plate (34) includes... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6041965 | Multi-fuel dispensing system and method A dispensing system and method for two different fuels having different octane ratings respectively stored in two storage tanks, according to which a flow line extends from each tank to a chamber for receiving each fuel from its corresponding tank. A cond... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5850859 | Coffee-mill dispensing device The device includes a pair of passages (4--4') meeting at a top neck (5) communicating with and coupled laterally to the outlet of the mill (1). The junction between the passages (4--4') has a hinged trapdoor (7) which in a stable position seals one of th... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5813444 | Apparatus and method for filling a plurality of containers with particulate matter A method for filling containers utilizing at least two filling members. The containers to be filled are placed in a receptacle and at least two filling members are placed over the containers with the apertures of the filling members corresponding to the o... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5704405 | Process and apparatus for filling insulating glass panes with heavy gas For metering of heavy gas which is intended for use in filling insulating glass panes with heavy gas or in the assembly of heavy gas-filled insulating glass panes, heavy gas is introduced into A space (5) of a cylinder (1) whose internal space is divided ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5699839 | Zero-vent liquid natural gas fueling station A liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station which does not vent natural gas vapors. Three cryogenic storage vessels alternately serve as dispensing, conditioning, and receiving vessels. A natural gas compressor transfers vapor between the vessels and ev... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5697523 | Container with a flexible internal member and multiple outlets for weighing bulk material A container or hopper with a flexible weigh container as an inner member, in which the weigh container is supported through at least one weigh cell on a frame. In order to weigh-in a material to be proportioned, a throttling device is provided at the bott... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5626740 | Method of and apparatus for measuring electrolyte When determining an activity of particular predetermined ions in a sample liquid by use of a device for measuring ionic activity including a pair of ion-selective electrodes which are selectively responsive to particular predetermined ions, a pair of spot... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5547000 | Method and apparatus for color matching of silicone sealants Colored silicone sealant are made in an apparatus by (i) programming a central computer to control the operation of a mixing device and a plurality of dosing units actuated by a ball screw table/servo-motor mechanism; (ii) supplying sealant base and pigme... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5493869 | Recovery of at least two different and incompatible refrigerant types A system for recovering at least two different and incompatible types of refrigerant that includes a compressor having an inlet for connection through first and second parallel inlet paths to equipment under service, and an outlet for connection through f... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5454408 | Variable-volume storage and dispensing apparatus for compressed natural gas A variable-volume compressed natural gas ("CNG") storage vessel connected to a line supplying pressurized natural gas is described. The vessel connects to a dispensing station having a connection head--a fitting that allows a vehicle tank quickly and easi... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5409046 | System for fast-filling compressed natural gas powered vehicles A method of refueling a road transportation vehicle or the like comprising receiving and storing liquid natural gas in a relatively large supply tank at relatively low temperature and moderate pressure, dispensing the liquid natural gas from the supply ta... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5404921 | Rotary fill station for breathing apparatus A system for charging compressed air cylinders with air for breathing incorporates a fragmentation containment chamber having walls of 1/4" minimum thickness steel plate and a carousel mounted in the front panel for transferring the cylinders into and out... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5284187 | Method and device for treating powder coal in a solid-fuel injection installation The present invention relates to a method for treating powdered coal in a solid-fuel injection installation. Such an installation comprises a powdered coal storage bunker, at least one lock connected to the circuit for pneumatically transporting the coal,... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5257577 | Apparatus for assist in recycling of refuse An apparatus which collects recyclable refuse in sorted compartments. Through either automatic sensors or through an operator panel, the apparatus determines the contents of the refuse and directs it to the proper compartment or container. In this manner,... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5234035 | Bulk delivery system for carbonated beverages A supply tank having a plurality of dip tubes extending therein is provided. One dip tube is provided for each storage tank that is to be filled by the supply tank. The dip tubes are of different lengths, and their lengths are related to the amount of syr... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5049270 | Filter apparatus having liquid control mechanism A filter apparatus is used to filter tap water and to automatically fill two containers. This apparatus includes a filter subassembly, a housing subassembly, a water control subassembly, and first and second containers. The water control subassembly inclu... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5022444 | Apparatus for filling predetermined quantities of material into containers Apparatus for filling containers alternately with predetermined quantities of material has two container positions to be fed alternately and a material guide arrangement with alternative outlets that supply the material to containers at these two position... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5010929 | Fast acting double loading system for automatic packaging machine The invention greatly increases the versatility and the speed at which an automatic packaging machine may fill boxes or other containers. Two fill stations are provided for alternately filling empty boxes as they move in single file past two separate fill... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4898217 | Device for metering the mass of natural gas for fueling motor vehicles The device comprises at least two metering chambers which are so counter weighed as to be in a balanced condition on corresponding yoke members, each chamber bearing on a measuring cell, the two chambers operating, alternatively, with a loading step from ... | 02/06/1990 |
