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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7210501 | Directly operated pneumatic valve having a differential assist return A fluid control valve includes a valve body having both fluid inlet and discharge ports. A flow passage axially extending within the valve body communicates with the inlet and discharge ports. A valve member within the flow passage is movable by an actuator force in... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7168273 | Selective dispensing apparatus A dispensing apparatus for use with a replaceable unit dose package has at least one cavity sealed by a membrane, wherein the cavity contains additive materials to be dispensed. The dispensing apparatus is configured for use, for example, in a washing machine, where... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7143909 | Reconfigurable metered material dispenser A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a container assembly, a diffuser and a metering cup. The container includes a reservoir which supports a disposable cartridge of granular material. The cartri... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7036176 | Sequential dispensing of laundry additives during automatic machine laundering of fabrics Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and kits for sequentially dispensing laundry additive materials into the drum of an automatic washing machine as that machine is used to carry out a fabric laundering operation. To bring about such dispensing of additives, a l... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036177 | Dispensing of rinse additives into the rinse cycle during automatic machine laundering of fabrics Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and kits for the timed dispensing of laundry rinse additive materials into the drum of an automatic washing machine as that machine is used to carry out a fabric laundering operation. To bring about such dispensing of rinse ad... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6942126 | Conformable pouch reservoir for spray gun A reservoir for use with a spray gun has a body and a flexible diaphragm that define a chamber for liquid to be supplied to the spray gun. The body has an outlet opening leading to a spout connectable to the spray gun and the diaphragm deflects to reduce the volume ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6877640 | Device for dispensing liquid or powder to washing machine and the like A device for dispensing a predetermined measured volume of a fluent material, such as liquid and/or powder, to a washing machine. The device includes a container for storing the fluent material, a flexible tube for delivering the fluent material from the container t... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6814266 | Device for the distribution of water into vases or similar A device for the distribution of water into vases or similar objects. The device includes a water container, at least one tubular duct for the delivery of water to the outside and a control and programming device that establishes the quantity of water to be distribu... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6655556 | Dispensing device intended to equip a container Dispensing device intended to equip a container, particularly a container containing a cosmetic product, comprises a base part and an assembly which can move with respect to the base part and defines therewith a variable volume pumping chamber. The assemb... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6619510 | Bulk dispenser apparatus A bulk dispensing apparatus uses a number of storage units for dispensing granular food products, i.e. candy, coffee, sugar, food supplements, etc. Each storage unit has a discharge hole with a valve operatively connected to the hole. The valve is attache... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6601734 | Device for measuring and dispensing free flowing materials The present invention relates to a measuring and dispensing device having a container cap securely fastened to a container by screw threads or other suitable means; two piece rotatable metering drum connected to the cap by a rotatable, snap-action ring; a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6571993 | Apparatus for holding and metered dispensing of an active composition into a washing machine, a laundry dryer or a dishwashing machine An apparatus for holding and dispensing metered doses of an active composition into a washing, drying or dishwashing machine has a supply chamber which holds at least double the amount of an individual dose of the active composition. A dispensing chamber ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6523723 | Dosing feeder for liquids Dosing feeder for a liquid that is in a container (6), comprising a dosing arm (2) that shows at least one dosing cup (2.1) that is open at the top. The dosing arm (2) is arranged in a dosing head (3) that in its turn shows a first duct (4.1) being in con... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6368317 | Urethral catheter and urinary drainage bag adaptor for prevention of nosocomial urinary tract infection An urethral catheter and urinary drainage bag adaptor which includes a substantially cylindrical segment telescoping over a smaller diameter but longer substantially cylindrical segment. Both ends of the longer segment are open and both ends of the shorte... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6357627 | Dosing device for a container A metering device (2) for a storage container (1), the storage container (1) having an attachment piece (21) on which the metering device (2) is secured, the metering device (2) having a closure piece (4) which can be activated by means of a closure lid (... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6305574 | Dispensing device A dispensing device comprising a reservoir (2) and a one way valve (6) through which material may only be conducted into the reservoir (2). Reservoir (2) comprises a piston (16), a cylinder device (10) capable of permitting expansion of the capacity of th... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6293429 | Variable-rate, digitally-controlled fluid metering device A variable-rate, digitally controlled fluid metering device having an electronically controlled 3-way valve, a fluid reservoir, a float valve, a check valve and a pressure relief valve that accurately delivers low flow volumes. The flow rate of the device... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6213348 | System for the pumping of liquid A pumping system includes a chamber (10) having an intake orifice (11) for introducing liquid into said chamber (10). A discharge orifice (12) discharges the liquid from the chamber (10). Another orifice (13) receives pressurized gas. A valve is located a... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6076708 | Pre-measured liquid dispenser A device for dispensing a pre-determined volume of liquid from a container. The device comprises a pour spout adapted for coupling to the mouth of the container, an inverted cup including an open mouth and a discharge port communicating with the interior ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5993657 | Adjustable collection canister for continuous renal replacement therapy A waste liquid collection system for use in continuous arteriovenous or venovenous hemodialysis (CAVH or CVVH) is disclosed. The system comprises a collection vessel and associated interconnection lines which can be preset to given volume of waste liquid ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5944072 | Filling valve for container filling machine A flange 52 extends upwardly about a filling passage 50 and a flexible tubular valve member 54 having a bead 56 in tension about and in sealing engagement with the flange and extending through an inlet cavity 48 to an annular ring 58 presenting an upwardl... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5927564 | Apparatus to pre-set and regulate from the outside the capacity of the volumetric chamber of metering filling devices of a bottler Apparatus to pre-set and regulate from the outside the volumetric capacity of the metering cylinders of a filler, equipped with a metering free-hanging device without venting tube and equipped with a set of incorporated permanent magnets, the axial positi... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5927558 | Apparatus for dispensing granular material A granular material dispensing apparatus including an upper hopper to hold a quantity of granular material; the upper hopper having an upper face forming a upper funnel and having an upper hopper outlet to allow granular material to pass therethrough; a l... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5894965 | Measuring dispensing cap with spring biased flip top A measuring/dispensing cap for a container comprising a peripheral side wall and a pivotable flip top movable between closed and open positions, the flip top mounted for pivotal motion about a horizontal hinge axis wherein the hinge axis separates a closu... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5823392 | Yogurt/ cereal grain mixture dispensing machine A device for filling cups with yogurt and a portion of corn flakes, kiwicha or similar product, wherein portions of two flavors of yogurt are and measured portions of the selected yogurt and solid food product are dispensed into a cup by the operator.... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5823401 | Sampling and dispensing ball-valve A ball-valve for precise and accurate sampling and dispensing is disclosed. The ball-valve includes a body having a through-bore having a first end and a second end lined with a two-part sleeve which partially surrounds a ball. The ball is rotatably mount... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5758799 | Liquid chemical measuring and distribution system A method and apparatus for drawing and measuring an amount of liquid agrichemical and dispensing the measured amount of agrichemical for mixture with water and eventual application onto a field. The agrichemical is drawn into a measuring vessel by suction... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5669528 | Vacuum storage and dispensing container There is disclosed a vacuum storage and dispensing container for use with perishable items, particularly food products, and more particularly for use with roasted whole-bean coffee in any retailing application, to extend the shelf life of the perishable i... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5560523 | Apparatus for measuring and transferring liquid An apparatus for transferring a discrete, measured volume of liquid from a dispensing container to a liquid receptacle. The apparatus is comprised of a conduit having a solenoid valve, a measuring vessel and a pump. The solenoid valve controls fluid flow ... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5558252 | Portable chemcial tank with integral transfer system A self-contained, portable liquid chemical supply tank storage and transfer unit includes an external support shell having upper and lower support shell sections concentrically joined to one another. The upper support shell section includes diametrically ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5375631 | Core material container used for vacuum heat insulators and core-material charging device as well as charging method thereof A core-material container constituted of a container main body whose opening is covered with a sheet-like lid member made of an air-permeable material. In order to charge powder core material through a core-material charging inlet uniformly as well as den... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5199472 | Volumetric closed chemical transfer system A self-contained, portable, closed, chemical transfer system is described. The system includes a support frame, a container, a vacuum pump, a leveling means for the container, a valved inlet line, and a valved outlet line. The leveling means allows for us... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5150822 | Mixing head for dispensing an actine ingredient An apparatus for dispersing an active ingredient, such as a fumigant, fertilizer or room freshener in which the active ingredient is placed in a sample cylinder and a pressurized solvent/propellent is subsequently introduced from a source. The solvent/pro... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5046455 | Automatic animal feeder An automatic feeder for animals and the like is described as having a hopper for storing food to be dispensed. A food measuring compartment is located beneath the hopper and is formed with various adjustable partitions for selecting an amount of food to b... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5029517 | Vaneless rotary airlock valve The vaneless rotary airlock valve of this invention is designed to overcome the deficiencies of excessive leakage, excessive wear, and product degradation associated with conventional vaned rotary airlocks. It is comprised of a vaneless rotor (a cylindric... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5020689 | Metering and dispensing system The invention is concerned with a method and apparatus for dispersing an active ingredient, such as a fumigant. The active ingredient is placed in a container and a pressurized solvent/propellent is subsequently introduced. The solvent/propellent expands ... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4971229 | Piston adjusting device for flowable material dispenser An adjustable dose dispenser having a measuring chamber of constant cross-section defined in a housing wherein an end of the chamber is selectively placed in communication with a reservoir containing flowable material to fill the chamber and with a passag... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4880147 | Air blast generator An air blast generator is provided in the form of a pressure accumulator with a spring-loaded bellows. Air pressure expands the bellows, compressing the spring to store energy. When a valve is opened the spring aids in expulsion of the air such that a hig... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4830225 | Flowable material dispenser A dispenser for flowable materials in which the flowable material is moved from a reservoir for such materials into a variable volume measuring chamber, the volume of which is adjustable only by an external key, and thereafter to a discharge opening remot... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4819833 | Measuring, metering, and mixing can for gasoline and oil A measuring, metering, and mixing can, particularly for gasoline and oil, including a gasoline container with filler cap and spout; and oil container with filler cap; visual type gauges for each container; and a plunger-cylinder metering unit for withdraw... | 04/11/1989 |
