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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8122924 | Coupling closures and docking devices comprising said coupling closures A coupling closure is provided for substantially environmentally-sealed reversible closure of containers or hose elements. At least one first flexible band with at least one first closure element is provided. At least one second flexible band is provided with at lea... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8066038 | Device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank A device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank includes a securing mechanism and a means for connecting the securing mechanism to the fill tank's cap chain. After connected to a fuel tank cap chain and upon subsequent attachment to a dispensing nozzle, the... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7404414 | Dispensing tool assembly for evacuating and/or charging a fluid system A fluid dispensing tool includes parallel spaced first and second manifolds supporting therebetween an elongated actuator unit having a tubular body confining a piston connected to move a valve actuator stem projecting into a releasable coupler mounted on the second... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7387140 | Method and system for the quick refill of an irritant dispenser A system and method for quickly refilling a pressurized irritant dispenser is disclosed. In the system and method, either the dispensing nozzle or the connection between the dispensing nozzle and the valve assembly is replaced with a quick connect fitting. The quick... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7350546 | Filling valve apparatus having a quick connect/release mechanism A filling valve apparatus having a flange for mounting to a beverage filling machine. A shank extends through the flange and is mounted to the beverage filling machine. A locking device is coupled to the shank with the locking device having an unlocked position loos... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7310965 | Compressor head, internal discriminator, external discriminator, manifold design for refrigeration recovery apparatus The compressor head, internal and/or external discriminator, and manifold design in general utilize ball valves on the suction and discharge of a cylinder head in the recovery of refrigerant liquid and/or vapor. The device facilitates the flashing of liquid refriger... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302976 | Drain funnel An adapter for aligning the openings of and connecting two bottles has a channel through which fluid material can be conveyed between the bottles using gravity. The adapter is a two-piece molded plastic device forming a generally cylindrical body which can be separa... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7284580 | Liquid dispensing A bottle neck liner, the liner comprising a sleeve terminating in an inward step, the inward step preventing the barrel of a syringe from protruding past the step when the syringe is inserted into the sleeve. Once the syringe is inserted the bottle may be inverted a... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7255510 | Rotating dispenser for liquid cosmetics A liquid cosmetic product dispenser includes mainly a reservoir, an internal piston and an applicator nozzle provided with an end valve. The reservoir consists of a base provided with an axial rod on which the piston can move longitudinally by rotating the base in r... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7222765 | Fuel cell adapter for a latch An insert seal for an adapter connectable to a fuel cell which is engageable upon a combustion tool fuel metering valve, the fuel cell having a stem and the metering valve having a nipple, includes a body defining a central passageway and having a first end sealable... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7198080 | Mating funnel assembly for linking adjacent bottles A mating funnel assembly for linking adjacent bottles includes a series of clamping members shaped and adapted for selectively linking adjacent bottles together, the series of clamping members being formed with different diameters. Each clamping member includes firs... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198079 | Liquid delivery system of gas mask A gas mask liquid delivery system including a gas mask having a liquid inlet port. A liquid control adapter having a body with a first end with an outlet opening formed therein, a second end with an inlet opening formed therein, and an interior chamber formed within... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7185766 | Skimmer A skimmer device and a method for skimming a liquid, foam, fat or other solid or liquid material or anything else that a user wants to remove or separate from a remaining liquid or solid that is left in a container. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182108 | Automatic bleed valve for pressurized system An apparatus and method is provided for automatically venting a fluid from at least a portion of a pressurized system. An interconnection between two devices in the system contains an automatic bleed valve configured to automatically seal a vent hole when the two de... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174929 | Apparatus and method for urging fluid into a pressurized system Apparatus has a body with a conduit defined therein. Body is mounted between, and connected to, a charging system containing pressurized fluid and a pressurized system. One apparatus has a retractable discharge tube inserted into a first end of the body. Once the bo... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172705 | Skimmer A skimmer device and a method for skimming a liquid, foam, fat or other solid or liquid material or anything else that a user wants to remove or separate from a remaining liquid or solid that is left in a container. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168467 | Filling system for an anesthetic evaporator A filling system for an anesthetic evaporator is improved such that an anesthetic-specifically coded adapter neck (5) of a bottle adapter (1) can be introduced into the filler neck of a filling device. An outer polygon (7) is provided on the bot... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168460 | Apparatus for decanting pulverulent product and method which can be carried out using said apparatus An apparatus for decanting pulverulent product (Q) into a receptacle (50) made of deformable material which receptacle is arranged in a container made of rigid material and is temporarily placed upstream of a lock system containing so-called glove boxes, a sh... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160268 | Container for delivery of fluid to ophthalmic surgical handpiece A container for delivery of a surgical fluid to a surgical handpiece is disclosed. The container includes a volume for receiving the surgical fluid to be delivered to the handpiece and an end for removably engaging a receptacle in a surgical console and for fluidly ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159412 | Compressor head, internal discriminator, external discriminator, manifold design for refrigeration recovery apparatus The compressor head, internal and/or external discriminator, and manifold design in general utilize ball valves on the suction and discharge of a cylinder head in the recovery of refrigerant liquid and/or vapor. The device facilitates the flashing of liquid refriger... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159475 | Apparatus and method of sampling semivolatile compounds An apparatus and method for sampling semivolatile compounds is disclosed. A collection bag is placed around an air conditioning vent on an aircraft. An opening in the collection bag receives air from the air conditioning vent into the bag. An exit in the collection ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152886 | Preconditioned air connector assembly for aircraft A connector for coupling a preconditioned air source to an aircraft is provided. The connector comprises actuating members rotatably secured to a body. In one embodiment, the actuating members are supported, at least partially, by an integrated bearing assembly. The... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140401 | Transfer device and cap assembly for use with a container and the transfer device The present invention is directed to a transfer device for fluid communication between a first site and a second site comprising a housing, a fluid channel and typically a sleeve assembly. The housing has a first end being connectable to the first site, a second end... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124598 | Pressure testing and refrigerant recharging conduit assembly for automobiles A combination pressure measurement/charging system may include a conduit coupled to a refrigerant can. The conduit may be coupled to a low-pressure side of a refrigerant system. The system may include a valve to control a flow of fluid through the conduit. Thus, a f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7114634 | Fizz retaining device for beverage containers A carbonation retaining closure assembly device for beverage containers. The device comprising a cap member manufactured to seal and adapted to engage with the mouth of the beverage container. An inner groove surrounds the outer peripheral edge of the cap member for... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108022 | Methods of providing refueling for fuel cell-powered devices Methods of providing for refueling of direct oxidation fuel cells. An electrical appliance which is powered by a fuel cell includes a fitting which provides sealed access to a fuel reservoir. A canister which contains fuel is engaged with the fitting in order to tra... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107781 | Pressure testing and refrigerant recharging hose assembly for automobiles A combination pressure measurement/refrigerant charging apparatus may include a shutoff valve that includes a piercing pin and a pressure gauge. The piercing pin may be used to pierce a refrigerant can. The pressure gauge may be used as a handle for operating the sh... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105220 | Coated article having a sealed layered edge to impede corrosion of a coating at the edge and method of making same An article having a sealed layered edge, e.g. an automotive laminate and a multiple glazed unit includes a pair of glass sheet in a fixed relationship with one another. A sputtered coating is deposited on a major surface of one of the sheets and includes at least on... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104293 | Coupling element and docking device comprising a coupling element In a coupling element for decanting, filling, or emptying of containers, a first sealing strip a flank piece comprising elastic as a first mounting element at a first end defining a first inner space for retaining a first axis, and a second mounting element on a sec... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093742 | Belt clip attachment device and method of use A method of connecting a belt clip attachment device to a personal electronic device such as a mobile phone includes providing a belt clip attachment device for connecting the mobile phone to a belt clip, the belt clip attachment device and the rear of the mobile ph... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093623 | Methods of providing refueling for fuel cell-powered devices Methods of providing for refueling of direct oxidation fuel cells. An electrical appliance which is powered by a fuel cell includes a fitting which provides sealed access to a fuel reservoir. A canister which contains fuel is engaged with the fitting in order to tra... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090773 | Coaxial full-flow and bypass oil filter An improved combination full flow bypass oil filter is presented where the output of the bypass filter is obtained by non-venturi means and the extremely clean bypass filter output is measurable at all engine oil pressures. The bypass filter output is not blended wi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7082828 | Laser measurement of liquid level in a holder Leakage detection of cargo from the hold of a barge involves a mounting plate to the top hatch of the hold. Two pipes secured to the plate extend to locations near the bottom. Each pipe has a guide tube in it coaxial with the pipe. Each pipe has a float in it receiv... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080672 | Sliding seal adapter for a feeding system An adapter (10) utilized to interconnect a fluid container (88) and an administration feeding set (90) having a hollow retractable spike (52) and a sliding shaft seal (18) for maintaining a fluid-tight seal around spike (52)... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077284 | Bicarbonate container with two-channel plug-in connector for a hemodialysis apparatus In a bicarbonate container for one-time use with a hemodialysis apparatus which container consists of a bottom part with a trough for containing the bicarbonate, a cover for closing the trough and a two-channel plug-in connector for connection to a dialysis apparatu... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073346 | Compressor head, internal discriminator, external discriminator, manifold design for refrigerant recovery apparatus and vacuum sensor The compressor head, internal and/or external discriminator, and manifold design in general utilize ball valves on the suction and discharge of a cylinder head in the recovery of refrigerant liquid and/or vapor. The device facilitates the flashing of liquid refriger... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066215 | Method for product mixing A process is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates in a machine, wherein one or more concentrates and/or one or more diluents are mixed together in a mixing chamber; and the product is dispensed from said machine into a storage container. A machine is ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7052262 | System for preparing eyeglasses lens with filling station A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of a system may include a mold assembly, a lens curing apparatus, a mold filling apparatus and ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051979 | Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling mani... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7013934 | Adapter for use with a funnel An adapter is shown for use with a funnel having an upper tapered section and a lower tapered section and a container having a top surface with an opening therein. The adapter has a housing having a top, a bottom, a longitudinal axis, a tapered opening is disposed t... | 03/21/2006 |
