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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7232044 | Disposable pierce fitting Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pierce fitting or member for penetrating a container to access the interior of the container. The pierce fitting is configured to cut a flap through the surface of the container. In one embodiment, a device for ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7222453 | Insertable pest catching device The insertable pest catching device is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design provides for the simple and cost effective catching of pests such as hornets and yellow jackets. The device is principally intended for use in combination with an empt... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7198619 | Valve syringe Valve syringes of the invention include a syringe barrel and an applicator valve adapted to rotate relative to the barrel between closed and open positions. In the open position, one or more slots in the applicator valve align with one or more holes in a discharge e... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7169134 | Apparatus with rotatable valve syringe Valve syringes of the invention include a barrel, a plunger and an applicator valve. The applicator valve, which controls the flow of the fluid material contained within the barrel, can rotate at the end of the barrel between an open position and a closed position. ... | 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 |
| 7108150 | Trash receptacle unit A tubular member is releasably mounted on a base and encircles a trash bag that rests on the base. Once the trash bag is filled, the tubular member is released from the base and removed from the filled trash bag. The filled trash bag can then be removed and discarde... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086430 | Feed tube for use in a liquid delivery system An inverted container has a generally cylindrical depending neck, with a cap 18 having an outer wall 19 which engages the neck and an internal sleeve 20 located within the neck and joined to the outer wall by a connecting wall 21. The int... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073686 | Pouring spout A pouring spout for use in providing a conduit for the discharge of the contents of a closed container containing fluids or granulated materials includes a cylindrical inner housing having an open top end and a removable tethered cap. A pair of opposing punch blades... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7021506 | Vent and pour cap A cap assembly cooperates with a container to form a vent portion and a pour portion when a cap is oriented in an open position relative to the container. The cap is dimensioned to seal the container opening in a closed position. The cap and opening are oblong, pref... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6986324 | Fluid delivery valve system and method A method of forming a valve assembly for delivering a fluid from a fluid bag to an animal caging system for housing an animal can include forming, in an injection molding machine, an upper member having a piercing member and a connecting member. The upper member has... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6983721 | Method and system of providing sealed bags of fluid at the clean side of a laboratory facility A method for facilitating the delivery of water to a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages, for housing animals for an animal study, the method including; providing a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages for an animal study at a laboratory facility site, ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6971548 | Puncturable spout The present invention provides a fitment assembly for a container including a spout connected in fluid communication to the container, a cap sealing an end of the spout, the cap having a pierceable portion, and a piercer for piercing the cap at the pierceable portio... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972008 | Syringe having a tapered plunger Syringes of the invention include a barrel having a tapered outlet portion and a plunger that is conformingly tapered to enter the tapered portion of the barrel and to expel the fluid material contained within the tapered portion of the barrel. To help expel the mat... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6941893 | Fluid delivery system A fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a fluid bag to an animal caging system for housing an animal may comprise a fluid delivery valve assembly, wherein the fluid delivery valve assembly is adapted to be coupled to the fluid bag to facilitate the provi... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6877637 | Self-sealing dispensing tap for flexible packages Disclosed is a self-sealing dispensing tap for use on flexible packages. The tap includes a piercing end configured for piercing the wall of a flexible container, and a flexible member that rides along the tap as it is inserted into the container and expands once in... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6223940 | Fluid storage container and dispenser, and method of dispensing A plastic film fluid storage bag and dispensing spike assembly and method wherein the spike punctures the film and forms a fluid tight seal with the film surrounding a hole formed by the puncture. The film has no separate port structure for dispensing its... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6095433 | Irrigation system and method of performing same An irrigation system comprising a container for holding a liquid, a tap, a device for simultaneously puncturing the container and securing the tap to the container and a device for regulating the dispersement of the liquid from the container. Also provide... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6082584 | Package method for the manufacture thereof and coupling therefor The present invention relates to a package having a flexible wall and containing liquid products. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the package and a coupling therefor. A perforation means (6) for making a hole in the flexible wall ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5884810 | Dispenser having a breakable and replaceable membrane for a rigid container for liquids A rigid container for liquids having an integrated dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser adapted to be received within an opening formed in the bottom of the container. The dispenser has a body which includes first and second flanges extending away from t... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5829638 | Contact opening cap for bottle containers In a water bottle of the type for inverted insertion to a water cooler, the water bottle having a bottle body, a bottle neck terminating in a bottle opening, a cap assembly overlying and sealing the opening, an improvement to the cap assembly is disclosed... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5566859 | Foil piercing and clearing nozzle A foil piercing and clearing nozzle for piercing a frangible foil seal of a container and clearing the pierced seal from a flow path of the container. The inventive device includes a cylindrical main body positionable over a neck of a container. A piercin... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5467896 | No drip pour spout A no drip pour spout including a tapering tubular spout having a lid piercing member affixed to a larger end thereof using a perforated interface member wherein the interface member has a liquid collection lip arranged to gather liquid which ordinarily wo... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5462200 | Threaded cap with controlled orifice liner for piercing a sealed container A hermetically sealed container is provided with an overcap and a metamorphic spike carried therein for piercing a membrane on the container. The metamorphic spike is hollow and provides a liner that defines a controlled dispensing passageway. The spike p... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5458264 | Device for emptying powdery substances from containers A tube device for emptying powdery substance from a container in which an air connection pipe is arranged. The air exit opening of the air connection pipe is located coaxially to the tube in the direction of the interior of the tube. The opening of the tu... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5407099 | Device for withdrawing filling material from bags A sealing member inside the bag and a withdrawing member outside the bag can be interplugged and cooperate by complimentary conical sealing surfaces to dispense flowable material from the bag. A retaining member is attached to the outer side of the bag wa... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5236106 | Cap for disposable spray dispensing assembly A disposable spray dispensing assembly for liquid materials includes a container comprising an aerosol can, and a spray head initially detached from the container. A cap closes an opening of the can and has a coined cover portion which may be ruptured by ... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5110011 | Non-releasable spray head and dip tube assembly A disposable spray dispensing assembly for liquid materials includes a container comprising an aerosol can, and a spray head initially detached from the container. A cap closes an opening of the can and has a coined cover portion which may be ruptured by ... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5048723 | Bottled water opener and flow controller A bottled water plastic cap opener and flow controller assembly includes a three-part unit forming a hollow housing which has a generally circular cross section and is slightly tapered from end to end. The larger end of the housing is open and has a diame... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5016757 | Opening-closing device for a bag of flexible synthetic material with limited penetration Opening-closing device for a bag of flexible synthetic material obtained from a material in the form of a film, of the type comprising a threaded drum which is attached to a wall of the said bag and interacts with a stopper capable of being screwed onto t... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5000349 | Aseptic package tap A tap for aseptic packages of the type which contain solutions and, in particular, solutions for medical applications. The type has a body, a packaging penetrating tip extending from the body, a liquid passageway extending from the tip and through the bod... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4821515 | Control device for liquid or gaseous medium There is proposed a volumetric control device acting on a liquid, a gas or an emulsion and comprising a rotary body arranged within a housing having openings. The rotary body is axially displaceable. The regulation of the volume results on one hand from t... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4749109 | Volumetric pump with replaceable reservoir assembly An infusion pump has a removable reservoir including a piston and drive member. The drive member is an internally threaded elongated portion of the piston. A motor rotates a short drive screw, which engages the threads of the drive member to displace the ... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4724981 | Dispenser and method for transporting pourable materials A dispenser and method for using the dispenser to transport pourable materials. A dispenser is imbedded into a container wall and manipulated so as to seal the dispenser to the container. Pourable material may then be transported through the container wal... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4679705 | Fluid supply system, a connector and a valve A fluid supply system has a plastics bag reservoir into which the other parts of the system may be packed. The other parts of the system include a flow pipe, a connector to connect the pipe to a wall of the reservoir and fluid supply outlet drip-valves. T... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4653669 | Molded plastic container with inner tubular member A molded plastic container comprises an outer container having a first end wall portion. A tubular member extends from end to end through the interior of the container. The end wall portion defines a first annular area of weakness, the tubular member comm... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4417672 | Dispenser for flowable material A dispenser for penetrating a container and dispensing flowable material from the container comprising an elongated penetrator having a puncturing end portion and an inner end portion remote from the puncturing end portion, a cap and a neck for attaching ... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4325496 | Filling-dispensing closure for a bag-like container A filling-dispensing closure for a bag-like container including a neck member and a closure member telescopically related thereto, the closure member having a frangible diaphragm adapted to be ruptured by a dispensing tap.... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4322018 | Fluid dispenser A fluid dispenser for a bulk container of the type having a rigid outer box with a sealable flexible plastic inner bag. The dispenser includes a tubular sleeve having a flange that is heat-sealed to the outer surface of the plastic bag and a tubular turnc... | 03/30/1982 |
