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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152029 | Pump dispenser with bypass back flow A dispensing apparatus is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus has a product container for holding the fluid; a chamber including a dispensing cylinder having an inlet and an outlet; an inlet check valve disposed at the inlet of the chamber, the inlet check valve bei... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8011537 | Dispensing system and method for dispensing fluid in an appliance A dispensing system for an appliance has a main tank for holding a fluid. The main tank controls the temperature of the fluid. A dispenser outlet fluidly is connected to the tank by a dispenser fluid line. An auxiliary tank holds a volume of the fluid. A flow contro... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7878375 | Chemical liquid supply device A chemical liquid supply device applies chemical liquid from a nozzle to a processed object. The nozzle is provided in a moving head, which reciprocates between an applying position and a waiting position and includes an application valve operating so as to take an ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7381269 | System and method to supply chemical during semiconductor device fabrication Disclosed are a system and method for supplying chemical during a semiconductor device fabrication process. The system includes a tank to store the chemical, a dispensing unit to hold the chemical, a refill line connected between the tank and the dispensing unit to ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7297181 | Purification and transfilling of ammonia An ammonia purification system includes a hydrocarbon removal station that removes hydrocarbons from gaseous ammonia via adsorption, a moisture removal station that removes water from gaseous ammonia via adsorption, and a distillation station including a distillatio... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7214885 | Liquid dispensing system having a modular cord set A liquid dispensing system equipped with a modular cord set for powering an electrically-operated dispensing module of the system. The cord set includes a plug removably inserted into receptacle extending through a manifold of the system. The manifold heats and supp... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7198176 | Liquid dispenser, hollow dispensing needle kit system for said liquid dispenser, and hollow dispensing needle The invention relates to a liquid dispenser, in particular to a dosing dispenser with a discharge tubule with an integral outlet duct for delivering a liquid via an outlet port and an integrated return duct which extends along the outlet duct, a discharge tubule kit... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7182229 | Device for dispensing liquid having an improved seal assembly A device for dispensing a liquid includes a dispenser body having a liquid passage and an air passage. A valve stem is mounted in the dispenser body and reciprocates between an open position allowing liquid flow and a closed position preventing liquid flow. A pre-as... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175397 | Effervescent gas bleeder apparatus A diaphragm metering pump suitable for metering an effervescent gas. The pump has a pump head with a product chamber having an inlet end with a one-way inlet valve and an outlet end with a one-way outlet valve. A displaceable diaphragm member defines a boundary of t... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156261 | High-speed liquid dispensing modules Liquid dispensing module and methods for dispensing a heated liquid onto a substrate. The dispensing module includes a dispenser body receiving liquid from a heated liquid distribution manifold and an actuator having a housing with an air piston movable in an air ca... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134618 | Dry powder injector Methods, processes, and apparatuses for the large scale synthesis of carbon nanostructures are provided. Metal catalysts having small diameter and narrow distribution of particle sizes are prepared and continuously injected as aerosols into a reactor. The metal cata... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118011 | Fluid dispensing apparatus A disposable tube set apparatus is provided for delivering a precise volume of a fluid to containers which comprise a reservoir for a fluid, an inlet conduit to the said reservoir, at least one first outlet conduits from the reservoir, a sight tube connected to each... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7082262 | Integral manifold for liquid material dispensing systems A manifold for a liquid material dispenser has a unitary manifold body with process air and liquid material passages formed therethrough. Heaters for heating the process air and liquid material are both coupled directly to the manifold body and cooperate to simultan... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077293 | Drink dispensing system A drink dispensing system for at least one dispenser valve. The system includes a carbonator, an ice storage bin having heat transfer coils therein, a two-position valve, a carbonated water circuit, a source of water and a pump circuit. The two-position control valv... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7052548 | Angled manifold and dispensing apparatus An apparatus for dispensing a liquid onto a substrate including a horizontally-oriented manifold body having spaced apart front and rear surfaces and a lower surface extending between the front and rear surfaces. The lower surface is adapted to overlie at least a po... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7025234 | Apparatus and method for dispensing high-viscosity liquid The present invention relates to apparatus and method for re-circulating high viscosity liquids. The apparatus comprises a recirculating probe coupled to a fluid storage and dispensing vessel by a connector, and the recirculating probe comprises: (a) a dip tube defi... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021498 | Urethane spray gun assembly A spray urethane gun assembly having a main body with a bore and a mixing chamber. An elongated spool is longitudinally, slidably mounted in the main body bore and movable between an extended position and a retracted position by an actuator. A first and a second inl... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014634 | Anesthetic delivery device Disclosed is a vapor wand for administering inhalation anesthesia to wild animals. The wand has a fibrous wick that absorbs liquid anesthetic inserted by a syringe through a distal end cap and/or a leur fitting. Holes are spaced around the distal end of the wand so ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014067 | Method and apparatus for mixing and dispensing oil and gasoline in a tank An apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing gasoline and oil from a tank in which a flow of gasoline and oil is diverted from a dispenser pump outlet back into the tank to create a mixing of the gasoline and oil to dispensing the mixed gasoline and oil by oper... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000267 | Portable recyclable fluid flushing method A small-scale portable recyclable fluid flushing method used for flushing irritants or inflammatory agents from the skin or eyes, or for flushing infectious debris from wounds. The invention is either made reusable or disposable, and typically comprises: a. a single... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6991000 | Manifold having integrated pressure relief valve Apparatus for dispensing a liquid includes a manifold having a high pressure passageway adapted to be coupled to a source of the liquid and to deliver the liquid at an elevated pressure to a dispenser. The manifold further includes a low pressure passageway for exha... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6959836 | Dispenser The invention relates to a dispensing device and a method for dispensing liquids, preferably reagents, in an essentially automated and finely dosed manner. The dispensing device comprises a first duct that is connected to a storage element for storing the liquid to ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6953068 | Acetylene distribution system The present invention generally an apparatus and a method for filling tanks with acetylene gas. The invention includes filling a first tank to a first level, thereafter filling a second tank while continuing to fill the first tank. The invention further includes res... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6905048 | Volumetric solid and liquid dispenser A volumetric solid and liquid dispenser includes a drum sized for receiving and containing a predetermined volume of solid material from a solid material supply source. The supply source can be a hopper positioned above the drum. The drum is rotatably mounted to a s... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896157 | Device for dispensing fluids and recovering fluid runoff Disclosed is a device for dispensing fluids such as hand soaps. The device provides a recovery bin that captures run off or dripping fluid thus reducing or substantially eliminating waste of the fluid. ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6843391 | Gas reclamation system A gas reclamation system for use in a beverage dispensing system. The system includes a valve for releasable connection to a used beverage container containing a pressurized gas, the valve allowing release of gas from the container. A filter for removal of particula... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6773668 | Detergent dispenser A solid detergent dispenser for use with a dishwashing machine includes a chamber and a lid. The chamber is configured and arranged to receive a solid detergent having a particular composition. A water inlet receives water from a water source, and the water flows th... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769462 | Dispensing apparatus A dispensing apparatus includes recirculating systems though which the dispersants are recirculated to prevent settling of solid components, such as pigments that may be present in the dispersants. The apparatus includes dispensers located on a movable table positio... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6675990 | Piston device for dispensing controlled amounts of pasty substances A piston device for dispensing controlled amounts of pasty substances, such as ice creams, that is connectable to the freezing chamber of an ice cream making machine. Said device comprises a cylindrical closing element mounted rotatably about its axis in ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6641000 | Fuel conduction system A fuel conduction system is provided for conducting fuel between a fuel source and a fuel consuming device which are either integrated as a single unit or apart as separate units. The system generally comprises concentric supply and return tubes for conne... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6607104 | Metered output hot melt adhesive dispensing system with return isolation loop A metered output hot melt adhesive dispensing system comprises a plurality of hot melt adhesive dispensing valve assemblies, and a multiple outlet metering gear pump for supplying hot melt adhesive material to the plurality of valve assemblies. Return por... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6601741 | Laminated distribution manifold plate system A hot melt adhesive material flow control system comprises an input manifold for receiving a supply of adhesive material, a plurality of flow control valves from which the adhesive material is discharged, an output manifold for heating the adhesive materi... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6536683 | Spray apparatus with multiple pressurizable tank liquid supply system A liquid spraying system having a spray head and a recirculating liquid supply system for directing pressurized supply liquid to the spray head with a portion of the liquid being directed from the spray head as a discharging spray and a portion of the sup... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6499670 | Directional control valve and valve assembly in an asphalt distributor A directional control valve having three positions controls the direction of flow through an asphalt distributor. The directional control valve is interposed between a pump and a feed line assembly to a spray bar. The directional control valve has a first... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494687 | Metering device for viscous liquids with a plurality of selectively engaged metering pumps, metering channels, supply channels, and bypass channels for flush cleaning A metering device for liquids, especially for viscous liquids, preferably liquids which are to be metered under sterile conditions, with a plurality of metering pumps which can be simultaneously actuated. To achieve an optimized mode of operation, it is p... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6453917 | Dispensing device for a liquid dishwasher detergent A dispensing device for dispensing liquid detergent in dishwashers is provided in which the detergent is fed into the wash area of the dishwasher only after the second actuation of the actuating member. This is achieved by providing: a barrier on the disc... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6439437 | Preparation of mixtures for the production of aerated beverages Apparatus for the preparation of homogeneous mixtures from liquid components which may have different viscosities, which comprises a dynamic saturation/blending loop (14), having a small volume, in the feed line (12) feeding a bottle-filling machine, betw... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6422428 | Segmented applicator for hot melt adhesives or other thermoplastic materials A modular applicator for dispensing liquid including a plurality of manifold segments, a plurality of removable pumps, and a drive motor coupled to each pump. The manifold segments are coupled in side-by-side relation and each includes a liquid supply pas... | 07/23/2002 |
