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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066157 | Dispensing and/or dosing system including an improved throat plug assembly A dosing and/or dispensing system for use with a liquid container such as a bottle or the like for dosing and/or dispensing liquid contents from the bottle. The system includes an improved venting to ensure that the liquid being dosed or dispensed properly and accur... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7832599 | Dispensing and/or dosing system A dosing and/or dispensing system for use with a liquid container such as an inverted. bottle or the like for dosing and/or dispensing liquid contents from the bottle. The system includes a throat plug assembly, wherein the throat plug assembly includes a normally c... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7497359 | Dosing device A dosing device is described, in which a predetermined amount of a material such as a concentrated fluid can be dispensed from the device by finger pressure. In one embodiment, the device includes a shuttle that can move between first and second positions. In the se... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7284561 | Detergent dispenser for a washer system A detergent dispenser system is disclosed in which a dispensing valve is provided for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container. A receptacle is connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7093738 | Doser for portable liquids and fluent materials The present invention is a narrow neck dosage device for dispensing a predetermined quantity of product. An insert is installed in a narrow neck of a container with a bottom disk protruding into the body of the container and a top device within the neck of the conta... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086571 | Valves for pressurized dispensing containers A valve for use with a pressurized dispensing container containing a liquid, the valve including a slidable valve stem, the valve stem including an inlet port for conveyance, in use, of liquid from the pressurized dispensing container into the valve stem, and a flan... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6997358 | Liquid dosing device A device (2) for fitting to the neck of a deformable bottle (4) to give a metered dose of liquid when the bottle is squeezed. The liquid dispensed through outlet (30) has to pass through a metering chamber (34) in which it is directed aro... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6814505 | Roll-form image recording material magazine An image recording material magazine is provided that has a constitution such that a roll-form image recording material rotatably provided within a casing is drawn out through a slot provided along its whole length in the longitudinal direction with a resilient plat... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6748610 | In-tank dispenser with flexible supported valve head A toilet tank cleanser dispenser has a receiving holster suitable to receive an inverted container of cleaning composition and suitable to dose liquid from the container. The adapter has an internal dosing shuttle for metering an aliquot of cleanser through an openi... | 06/15/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6547103 | Method and apparatus for serving mulled wine A method and apparatus for serving a heated alcoholic beverage is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes supplying an alcoholic beverage mix, such as a mulled wine mix, which is connected to a serving tap. The mulled wine is heated between leaving t... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6536634 | Fluid dispensing solenoid valve A fluid dispensing solenoid valve includes a plunger tube that forms an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice. A plunger that forms a fluid chamber is slidably disposed within the plunger tube. The plunger is movable between a fluid fill configuration, wher... | 03/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6343723 | Measuring device for dispensing a predetermined quantity of liquid A device for assisting in the dispensing of liquid comprising a shaft having a substantially hollow passage therein, a first cap disposed on a first end of the shaft, a second cap disposed on a second end of the shaft, the second cap having an opening the... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6199724 | Bulk pre-measured single hand dispenser A store display, for one handed dispensing a measured volume of bulk items such as hard candy, has a storage compartment. The storage compartment has a sloping floor for gravity feeding a dispenser. A chute, attached to the separator and moveable with it,... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6039221 | Materials feeder equipment An improved materials feeder equipment includes highly efficient, durable, and wear and abrasion resistant sliding contact elements. In particular, the equipment has a feeder box and a ware plate arranged for sliding contact, each having high precision te... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6026992 | Media dispenser A dispenser (1,1a) provides for filling a dosing chamber (15,15a) by gravity and then emptying it by closing an inlet valve (39,39a), by opening an outlet valve (40,40a) and by shortening the dosing chamber (15,15a) with the assistance of air flow through... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5971216 | Measuring canister with sliding closure A measuring canister including a bottom and a side wall connected to the bottom defining an interior of the canister, a partition dividing the interior into a storage compartment and a measuring dispensing compartment, and an upwardly domed cover includin... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5899245 | Device for concurrent delivery of measured quantities of at least two liquids A measure for dispensing measured quantities of two liquors from a pair of bottles has a pair of measuring and receiving bowls associated with the bottles. Sleeves engage within necks of the bottles for delivery of liquid from each bottle to an associated... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5839618 | Materials feeder equipment An improved materials feeder equipment includes highly efficient, durable, and wear and abrasion resistant sliding contact elements. In particular, the equipment has a feeder box and a ware plate arranged for sliding contact, each having high precision te... | 11/24/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5713492 | Mouthwash dispensing device The mouthwash dispensing device includes a frame having first and second reservoirs secured thereto, the first reservoir having a first port and the second reservoir having a second port, the first and second reservoirs adapted to contain mouthwash therei... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5601212 | Dispensing unit for a threaded neck bottle A dispenser comprising a condiment supply container, a squeezeable dispensing nipple, and a connector connecting the container and nipple.... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5577642 | System for metering a product in powder form A device for containing and metering a powder-form product has a body member which defines a hopper and a tube which extends from the hopper. The tube has successive portions configured to provide at least one metering chamber and a flow chute which exten... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5524795 | Dispensing unit for a threaded neck bottle A dispensing unit for a threaded neck bottle including a dispensing nipple, valve assembly, and a connector. The dispensing nipple is squeezable and mostly cylindrical in shape with one end converging. The bottom of the converging end is open so that the ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5224528 | Device and process for refilling a container with a more or less viscous material The device is suited for refilling a container (2) with a more or less viscous material. The device exhibits a supporting structure (3), to which a supply container (6) is fastened and a temporary storage device (8) extending away from the supply containe... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5186367 | Measuring device for dispensing predetermined quantities of a liquid A device for dispensing a predetermined quantity of the liquid contents of a container. The container has a neck defining a discharge opening for dispensing contents and a chamber in the neck having an inner end and an outer end adjacent the discharge ope... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5169038 | Metering valve usable in the upsidedown position A metering valve having a metering chamber (7) and a valve rod (2) lying in a valve body (1). The valve rod includes an inlet channel (211, 214) which puts the metering chamber (207) into communication with a can (11) of substance under pressure when the ... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5137187 | Anti-spray fluid dispensing nozzle Anti-spray fluid dispensing nozzle for filling an open top container. The nozzle comprises an elongated fluid supply conduit establishing a fluid path between a source of pressurized fluid and the container to be filled. First and second valves are mounte... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5097991 | Metering dispenser for liquids A metering dispenser for spirits or other potable liquids has an upper portion for reception of an inverted bottle, with an inlet passage leading to a valved metering chamber. A spool valve is positioned in the metering chamber and has a rod extending the... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5092497 | Dosing apparatus for an exact decanting of flowable liquids A dosing apparatus for the decanting of exactly measured liquid volumes is equipped with a measuring or dosing spout. The spout is connectable to the liquid container. The spout has a through-bore in the form of a cylindrical bore in which a double piston... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5090600 | Liquid pressure opened pouring spout A fluid pressure opened reclosable pouring spout for a flexible container is formed by a sleeve assembly axially inserted into the exit end of the pouring spout for normally closing the latter. The sleeve assembly comprises a first sleeve bonded to the in... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5086953 | Self metering countersink sealant tip A self metering countersink sealant tip for dispensing sealant in a ring like pattern on the inside surface of a countersunk hole. The seal tip with a pilot and an integral shoulder has two check valves that are utilized on a one step operation for dispen... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5019250 | Automatic chemical dispenser An automated chemical dispenser for the dispensation of a chemical into a liquid whereby premature contact of the chemical with the liquid's condensate is to be avoided. The device is, for example, especially well suited for the dispensation of sodium dic... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5000353 | Dosing and dispensing device This container is a unique self-dosing and dispensing container. Through the use of a one-piece, self-aligning valve which moves from one position of closing a dispensing opening to a position of opening the dispensing opening and simultaneously closing t... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4979653 | Closure cap having structure for minimizing dripping A closure cap for a fluid container has a mounting part mounted on the container neck with a closure element of a given diameter fixedly positioned on the center axis thereof, and a movable part covering the container opening and movable along the center ... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4973183 | Original container-application devices An original container-applicator device for relatively viscous preparations, such as and of the consistency of hair shampoos and conditioners. Provided with a supply of such a preparation, the device functions as the original container until, in the hands... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4946075 | Device for dispensing flowing substances A dispensing device for flowing substances is attachable to a container and comprises an outlet tube of flexible material adapted to be dependent from the container and at the bottom terminated by an outlet opening. The dispensing device comprises valve a... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4863073 | Valve for aerosol container A valve is provided for dispensing metered doses from an aerosol container, which contains a substance to be dispensed suspended in a liquid propellant. The valve comprises a valve body (2, 3), first and second valve seals (6,7) at opposite ends of the va... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4828150 | Device for discharging cream or paste-like material from a container A device for discharging cream or paste like material from a container, comprising a treat-like sleeve of a resilient material which has a mechanism for securing on an outlet on the container. The sleeve is intended for being provided in a depending posit... | 05/09/1989 |
