Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7370813 | Multiple function dispenser A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a dilutent. The dispenser includes a two piece slideable eductor assembly, one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjus... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7328572 | Exhaust aftertreatment device with star-plugged turbulator An exhaust aftertreatment device has a turbulator provided by a tube having a perforated star-plugged downstream end. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320414 | Beverage dispense A beverage dispense system has a dispense nozzle with inlet sections for connection to beverage supplies that merge into an outlet section sized to match the flows such that a unit volume of beverage can be dispensed more quickly. The inlet sections are provided wit... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7240808 | Dosing dispenser According to the invention, a dosing dispenser of simple construction, for the dosing of components held in a reservoir section by at least one pump unit connected thereto and an adjuster element, which may be pivoted about a horizontal axis by a handle for operatio... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7156635 | Multi-layer food product system and process A system produces a multi-layer product by forming as many different ingredients as is required for the final product in steps that can be separate from each other and then combining these ingredients in an extrusion die that is formed to flow the separate ingredien... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7100640 | Arrangement for storing and conveying liquid, especially in an aircraft A liquid tank has an outlet opening and a drain stub extends therefrom and has a circular-sector-shaped partial flange on its free end. At least one complementary flange adjoins and complements the partial flange to form a complete first circular flange. The complem... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7044402 | Multi-component fluid mix ratio check nozzle and kit A multi-component fluid mix ratio check nozzle includes a base engageable with a multi-component fluid dispensing gun for receiving fluid components dispensed from the gun. At least two hollow extensions extend from the base, wherein each of the extensions provides ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044340 | Apparatus and method for optimally mixing and applying a two part epoxy An apparatus and method for mixing and injecting or applying a viscous material which is especially useful for mixing and applying a two part epoxy. The apparatus in its preferred form utilizes two uniformly heated holding tanks with auger feeds which each feed two ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036686 | Soft drink dispensing system A system for dispensing and mixing metered amounts of first and second liquid components of a soft drink. The system comprises a mixing chamber connected by separate feed conduits to pressurized sources of the first and second liquid components. First normally close... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6824012 | Plural component dispensing apparatus A dispensing apparatus (10) is capable of robotically dispensing plural component materials such as sealants and adhesives with the same precision as single component products and yet will maintain ratio assurance and integrity for mixing the two materials. F... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6793098 | System and apparatus for foam dispensing with adjustable orifice flow regulating device and method of using same A dispensing system for mixing at least first and second components and dispensing an expanding foam is disclosed. The system includes separate vessels, each containing a foam component, and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge assem... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6764378 | Point-of-use fluid regulating system for use in the chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for flow regulation of planarization fluids to a semiconductor wafer planarization machine. In one embodiment, the regulating system includes a fluid storage tank with an acoustic fluid level sensor. The s... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6739480 | Dosing device for liquids A dosing device with which several, preferably two, liquids can be measured and dispensed in precise quantities. In this dosing device, two bottle-top dispensers with integrated suction valves, discharge valves and a bottle-top mechanism are attached in a housing. A... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6669056 | Foaming device A foaming device, capable of generating foam by mixing a volume of air with a quantity of liquid, optionally connected to a tank of the liquid and provided with valves for controlling the flow of air and liquid, comprises an air chamber enclosed in a resi... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6656015 | Point-of-use fluid regulating system for use in the chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for flow regulation of planarization fluids to a semiconductor wafer planarization machine. In one embodiment, the regulating system includes a fluid storage tank with an acoustic fluid level se... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6571989 | Metering device for releasing water and detergent A metering device for releasing water and detergent has a three-way connector, a water quantity adjustment device, a detergent quantity adjustment device, and a detergent bottle. The three-way connector has a three-way channel, a first end connected to th... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6557732 | Detergent pack A detergent pack for use in conjunction with a washing machine and which comprises two or more detergent or auxiliary products, storage means comprising separate but associated portions of the two or more products, and means for delivering quantities of t... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6431950 | Point-of-use fluid regulating system for use in the chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for flow regulation of planarization fluids to a semiconductor wafer planarization machine. In one embodiment, the regulating system includes a fluid storage tank with an acoustic fluid level se... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6283330 | Cleaning solution dilution and dispensing system A dilution control system for diluting a first fluid with a second fluid and dispensing diluted fluid is disclosed. The dilution control system includes a bottle that is adapted for receiving a quantity of the first fluid. A valve insert is disposed in th... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6145701 | Machine for dispensing a soft-serve product such as ice-cream, frozen yoghurt, or the like A machine for dispensing a soft-serve product comprises a freezer barrel (12), a mix hopper (14) for containing soft-serve mix (16) and being in flow communication with the freezer barrel so that soft-serve mix can flow from the mix hopper into the freeze... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6135319 | Brix determining apparatus An apparatus for determining Brix utilizing a liquid sugar or syrup and a water or water based liquid stream. The apparatus includes a conduit for the water, a conduit for the sugar syrup, and a third conduit connected to the first and second conduits for... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6065638 | Real time blending apparatus and method The present invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing a blended fuel including first and second real time octane sensors in fluid communication with sources of low and high octane blend components. The sensors generate an output signal indicative o... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6032830 | Dispenser for fluent products A dispensing gun for fluent products such as viscous adhesives and sealants. The gun includes a removably mounted nozzle and fittings for attachment to a product source such as a can or a hose. A valve body has product inlet and outlet passages with flow ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5992695 | Dispensing system A dispensing system has a gas-powered pump 5 supplied with gas through an inlet 16 from a supply 7 when an actuation valve 11 is operated, the actuation valve also causing the opening of a dispense valve 9 in the outlet 18 of the pump. Gas supplied to the... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5992455 | Dual-stream filling valve A dual-stream filling system is used in a packaging machine to introduce at least two flowable materials into a plastic bottle. The dual-stream filling system defines a material flow path therethrough. The system includes a primary filling tube having an ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5944226 | Add-on valve assembly for dual-component cartridge An add-on valve assembly for dual-component cartridge has a valve member and a retainer nut which secures the valve member to a dual-component material cartridge. The valve member includes a body having a forwardly extending threaded nozzle and rearwardly... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5896888 | Dual-stream filling valve A dual-stream filling system is used in a packaging machine to introduce at least two flowable materials into a container. The dual-stream filling system defines a material flow path therethrough. The system includes a primary filling tube having an inlet... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5894845 | Dual-stream filling valve A dual-stream filling system is used in a packaging machine to introduce at least two flowable materials into a container. The dual-stream filling system defines a material flow path therethrough. The system includes a primary filling tube having an inlet... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5887756 | Dispensing gun with valving rod and bellows-type seal A dispensing gun for fluent products such as viscous adhesives and sealants. The gun includes a removably mounted nozzle and fittings for attachment to a product source such as a can or a hose. A valve body has product inlet and outlet passages with flow ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5829476 | Dual-stream filling valve A dual-stream filling valve is used in a flowable material filling apparatus to introducing at least two flowable materials into a container. The dual-stream filling valve defines a material flow path therethrough. The valve includes a primary filling tub... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5697528 | Coffee mill adapted for controlled mixing of coffee beans A coffee mill providing of coffee beans in different ratios includes a bin partitioned in the middle to form two chambers holding two different types of coffee beans. An outlet in the bottom center of the bin leads to a coffee grinder. This central outlet... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5615804 | Gun for dispensing fluent sealants or the like A dispensing gun for fluent products such as viscous adhesives and sealants. The gun includes a removably mounted nozzle and fittings for attachment to a product source such as a can or a hose. A valve body has product inlet and outlet passages with flow ... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5611462 | Aircraft cleaning apparatus and mixing valve therefor A portable cleaning device dispenses at least a first cleaning fluid and a second cleaning fluid. The device includes at least two user controllable fluid dispensing devices, a frame means, a first fluid reservoir for holding the first cleaning fluid, a f... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5588557 | Beverage dispenser A beverage dispenser is disclosed which controls of the delivery and mix of a liquid from its source with an ingredient. The dispenser comprises a mixer which mixes the liquid and the ingredient, the mixer being in electrical isolation from the source of ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5579954 | Micro-metering device The new invention is directed to a metering device (1) which can be constructed as a differential weigher. The product is stored in a weighing-container (2) which is possibly cylindrical and comprises a flat base (15, 18). A uniform product feed is ensure... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5542574 | Air driven condiment dispenser The present invention relates to a portioning arrangement for portioning out liquid foodstuffs. For quick and easy disassembly of the portioning arrangement for cleaning of the parts thereof interlarded with foodstuff, a dispensing device (10) forming par... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5529245 | Low cost dispenser for multi-component foams A mixing and dispensing gun with a valve body containing a pair of liquid inlets, a pair of separate liquid outlets, a gas outlet and a removable mixing and dispensing nozzle. The nozzle contains the ingredients while they are being mixed and a gas outlet... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5472674 | Apparatus for preparing stock wash liquor An apparatus for preparing a stock wash liquor includes a stock liquor container with a stock liquor container comprising a tub-shaped bottom section and a top section which is hermetically mounted on the bottom section and is fitted with an integral suct... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5435462 | Liquid cartridge storage case for use with liquid dipenser A liquid cartridge storage case is used in connection with a plunger valve liquid dispenser to provide simplified and accurate control of liquid dispensing from a commercially available liquid cartridge, along with reduced downtime. The storage case inclu... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5423752 | Variable proportion dispenser with cartridge replacement assembly A variable proportion dispenser (2c) includes a housing (12c) which houses two pharmaceutical cartridges (6b). A reciprocating drive assembly includes drive stems (36c) extending from the pistons (46b) of each cartridge, a limit guide (76c) removably moun... | 06/13/1995 |
