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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7980429 | Method and apparatus for dispensing paste-like substances The present invention discloses a container having a cavity for dispensing a paste and a cavity for another material. In one aspect, a first cavity for a comestible paste resides in an area between a hollow piston and a top section having a dispenser. The top sectio... | 07/19/2011 |
| 6964357 | Stable upright fluid dispensing containers A stable upright fluid dispensing container in which a fluid is dispensed from the top of the container while the container remains in an upright position. The bulk of the fluid always remains in the bottom of the container. A passageway tube and a plunger apply pre... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6945437 | Siphon tube of connector adapted to be mounted on reservoir In a siphon tube (1) of a reservoir, even when a front end of tube (1) is in the vicinity of the bottom of the reservoir, there is no fear that slurries are sucked by tube (1) which: reaches the bottom of the reservoir to draw a liquid contained... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6817487 | Rotary lobe pump metering assembly A dual rotor, ram fed metering pump is especially suited for pumping high viscosity fluids, such as methacrylate resins, used in heavy duty adhesives In addition to pumping viscous materials, this metering pump also pumps a less viscous reactive fluid in proper prop... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6755427 | System for transporting a container containing viscous liquids to an appropriate dispensing apparatus An apparatus and system for transporting a container containing viscous liquids to an appropriate dispensing apparatus. The invention comprises a transition plate that fits over a floor plate of a pump elevator, and particularly over an air tube that joins adjacent ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6675991 | Uni-drum ram plate for high viscosity materials A ram plate which allows easy lifting and dropping of the plate even when a complete seal has been made with high-viscosity liquids inside a barrel. The system contains two alternative methods of depressurizing the internal liquids in order to more effici... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6662975 | Apparatus and a method for metering liquids Apparatus for metering one or more liquids contained in respective reservoirs (2, 6) into one or more collecting containers is characterized in that it comprises, for each liquid: a cylinder (2) for the liquid to be metered, the cylinder having a movable ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6655557 | Dispensing device and method A dispensing device is provided for dispensing a product that may be of viscous consistency, such as, for example, a cream or a gel. The dispensing device includes a container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end that has an opening. A d... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6561388 | Content lifting and removing container assembly and method of manufacture thereof An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a con... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6457356 | Piston pump elevator having fluid level measurement capabilty A piston pump elevator having fluid level measurement capability which is capable of providing an electrical signal proportional to the approximate amount of fluid remaining in a container from which fluid is being withdrawn.... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6454141 | Non-pressurized dry powder dispensing apparatus An apparatus and a method for dispersing and feeding dry powders without using pressurized air are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sample holder, a suction probe, a vacuum means and a positional means. The suction probe is positioned above dry powder... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6439428 | Dispenser with features for enhanced maintainability A dispenser with features for enhanced maintainability generally comprises a lower unit having therein an ice bin; an upper unit atop the lower unit for providing an interface for dispensing ice from the ice bin to the public; a conveyor having and inlet ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6386398 | Dispenser A dispenser for dispensable materials comprises a compressible supply of the dispensable materials and a rigid holding unit having a given cross-section for containing the compressible supply of the dispensable materials. An actuator plate having a given ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6318602 | Container replacement top and content lifting and removing assembly An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a con... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6315171 | Telescoping ram dispenser A product dispenser including a body housing defining a product cavity for holding a product, a piston movably disposed within the product cavity and a ram assembly aligned with the piston, the ram assembly being adjustable between a storage position for ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6299030 | Content lifting and removing container assembly and method of use thereof An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a con... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6269974 | Method of manufacturing a container having content lifting and removing assembly An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a con... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6257459 | Content lifting and removing container assembly and method of manufacture thereof An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate for lifting contents coupled to the top of a con... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6230941 | Drive mechanism for agitator blades in a paste container The invention relates to a paste container with a follower plate tightly sealing the open side of the container. A multiblade mixing propeller is fitted to the follower plate in such a way that it can be rotated, a short distance beneath the follower plat... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6164502 | Variable volume silo for in-bulk supplied articles The invention relates to a variable volume silo for in-bulk supplied articles, comprising a box-like body, an inlet region for introducing articles into the silo, outlet regions for discharging articles downward of the silo, and a flexible belt element en... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6102251 | Method and apparatus for extracting excess material from containers An apparatus for removing excess material from a container with a follower plate pump assembly comprising providing an air bladder, disposing the bladder within the container, connecting the bladder to the air source, and inflating the bladder via the sou... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6003732 | Heated platen for liquefying thermoplastic materials A platen for use with the heating and melting of thermoplastic material from bulk containers is disclosed. The platen includes channels having a channel depth that varies and increases to a maximum depth near the center of the platen.... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5992705 | Device for the translational driving of a piston for the distribution of pasty products The present invention relates to a relative translational driving of a piston-forming part into a body, as well as the application of the device to an applicator apparatus. The device includes blades (5) of which the cutting edge is inclined with respect ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5887752 | Method and apparatus for extracting excess material from containers An apparatus and method for removing excess material from a container with a follower plate pump assembly comprising providing an air bladder, disposing the bladder within the container, connecting the bladder to the air source, and inflating the bladder ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5862959 | Water dispensing system for a brewing machine A water displacement block for a beverage brewer, mounted on a pivot and connecting rods and suspended immediately over a hot water tank and which, at a specific time in the brewing cycle, is lowered into the tank, thus causing water to overflow so as to ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5860570 | Drum hold-down apparatus An apparatus (10) for holding down a drum (16) includes a base plate (42), a pair of mounting plates (60) fixedly secured to the base plate (42) located on opposite sides of the base plate (42), and a pair of hold-down plates (52,54). Each of the hold-dow... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5785210 | Paste container and dispenser A dispenser container for a paste is provided. The dispenser container is formed from a cylinder open at one end for holding the paste, a displaceable tightly fitted follower plate means is arranged at the open end of the cylinder and a dispenser for tran... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5626266 | Container content removal device A container assembly includes a central connecting member that extends to an attached support plate at the bottom of the container. After opening the top of the container, lifting of the connecting member results in the contents of the container being pul... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5542573 | Under-counter ice storage apparatus for dispensing ice-dual sided The present invention provides for an under-counter ice storage apparatus for dual-sided dispensing of ice above the counter for use in a food service establishment which delivers particulate ice from a single ice storage receptacle to two ice discharge c... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5531362 | Automatic apparatus for metering spaghetti and the like An automatic apparatus for metering spaghetti and the like including a spaghetti vessel having a bottom which can be displaced by a controlled driving device, the vessel being provided with an overflow rim adjoining a collecting bin, having a pouring outl... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5435463 | Condiment dispenser A condiment dispenser apparatus including a housing and a replaceable dispenser insertable into the housing. The dispenser includes a collapsible condiment bag and a pump apparatus attached to the bag for pumping condiment from the bag. The pump apparatus... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5421490 | Pasty media dispenser with conveyor means on cover Disclosed is a pump device for pastry or paste-like media. The medium is located in a container and within the container a cover is lowered under the influence of a pressure device. The cover has on its underside, inclined surfaces which are inclined in t... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5411182 | Dispensing device for viscous materials A dispensing device for gels and other viscous materials includes a container containing the gel or viscous material and a dispenser. The dispenser has a substantially planar structure and includes a plurality of raised areas and recessed areas. The raise... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5252808 | Method and apparatus for recovering petroleum residues from storage sites A method and apparatus to melt and withdraw petroleum residue from a storage site at a convenient location while causing the residue from more distant locations to melt and flow in a stream, to the removal location. A heated wand is utilized to heat the p... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5176299 | Variable volume hopper A hopper with two sets of parallel sides and a bottom, connected at ninety degree angles forms a rectangular shell. An opening in one of the sides, remote from the bottom, forms a dispensing port. An internal liner is connected, at one of its ends to the ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5148951 | Container with flexible resilient dispensing sheet for viscous and semi-solid cleaning compositions A dispensing package for gel and semi-solid cleaning and skin care compositions. The package comprises a container for the product and a dispensing sheet that rests on and adheres to the surface of the product. Optionally, a lid for the container is provi... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5125242 | Ice dispensing and crushing apparatus An ice dispensing and crushing apparatus is disclosed for dispensing and selectively crushing pieces of ice. The apparatus includes a supply bin for containing and supplying pieces of ice, a conveying trough formed at least partially within a lower portio... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5118401 | Apparatus for disinfecting an instrument Apparatus for applying a disinfectant solution which may include hydrogen peroxide, a salt and a buffer to an instrument wherein the instrument can be inserted into an opening in the wall of a vessel containing a disinfectant normally at a level below the... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5078304 | Device for emptying a barrel having a highly-viscous content A device for emptying a barrel having a highly viscous content by pushing a piston into the barrel. In order to prevent the barrel from being deformed or damaged, the device includes a turntable onto which the barrel can be mounted. The barrel can be rein... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5071041 | Vending machine and components A dunk valve mechanism is provided suitable for use in transferring fluids and fluidized material from storage. The mechanism includes a tube having an outlet and a mouth. The mouth of the tube is reciprocal from a position spaced from the fluid or fluidi... | 12/10/1991 |
