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Class 222/91 - Screw


Subclass of Class 222 - Dispensing
Definition: Dispensers in which the means for securing the nozzle to
No. of patents: 97
Last issue date: 01/17/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8096446Turbine flow meter for use in fuel dispensing envirnoments
A turbine meter for measuring the flow of a fluid comprises a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port and defining a fluid flow path along a central axis thereof. A flow conditioner is mounted in the flow path downstream of the inlet port and has a plurality...
01/17/2012
7997447Container and one-way valve assembly for storing and dispensing substances, and related method
A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a storage chamber for the substance. The container includes a passageway in fluid communication with the storage chamber. The container includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway ...
08/16/2011
7775398Container and one-way valve assembly for storing and dispensing substances, and related method
A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a storage chamber for the substance. The container includes a passageway in fluid communication with the storage chamber. The container includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway ...
08/17/2010
7757892Closure device for closed receptacles of plastic film
A closure device attachable above a location of a closed receptacle, comprising a stopper portion with a cylindrical pour-out spout connected or connectable to the receptacle, and a screw cap screwed onto the lower part, and a cylindrical piercing element that in th...
07/20/2010
7322492Adaptor for beverage pack and beverage feeder
A fixing member is fixed to a beverage pack in a state in which a through-hole and an opening are aligned. Next, the pointed end of an adapter body is inserted into the opening through the through-hole. This causes the pointed end to puncture a film and pass through...
01/29/2008
7299824Multiple-mode fluid valve
A multi-position fuel valve includes a main body having an enclosed chamber with a number of inlet ports and an outlet port and associated seats in the chamber. Disposed inside the chamber is a revolving rotor that is connected to a selector handle located outside t...
11/27/2007
7219819Self-venting valve
A valve assembly has a valve housing and a valve core body movable therewithin for providing a smooth and continuous outflow of liquid from a container, which may be unvented and rigid, through a liquid-out passageway, and provides an air-back passageway for drawing...
05/22/2007
7185792Dispensing device with rack and pinion drive for nozzle valve
A pressurized gas cartridge drives a dispensing device for viscous product cartridges. The dispensing device and the viscous product cartridge form a gas enclosure separated from a product enclosure by a movable wall. A valve is driven by a rack and pinion valve dri...
03/06/2007
7150476Saddle tee and tap for irrigation lines
A saddle tee and tap combination for making a fluid connection with an irrigation line in an irrigation system. The saddle tee includes a base having a passage therethrough, and a clamp thereon for engaging an irrigation line. The clamp holds the irrigation line in ...
12/19/2006
7114634Fizz retaining device for beverage containers
A carbonation retaining closure assembly device for beverage containers. The device comprising a cap member manufactured to seal and adapted to engage with the mouth of the beverage container. An inner groove surrounds the outer peripheral edge of the cap member for...
10/03/2006
7036683Plastic closing device with a piercing element
A closing device for a container having a bung-type lower part with a cylindrical pour spout. The cylindrical pour spout has a female thread in which a cylindrical piercing element that is open to both sides and that has a male thread is retained by a screw connecti...
05/02/2006
6932239Protective mask drinking tube coupling device and method of use
A coupling device is provided for allowing one wearing a protective mask to drink fluids from a standard drinking fluid container. The device includes a punch at one end, a central body, and a capture port at the other end of the central body. The punch punctures a ...
08/23/2005
6843388Compressed gas cartridge dispensing system allowing interchangeable use of different capacity compressed gas cartridges and novel storage feature
A compressed gas cartridge dispensing system capable of dispensing at least two different capacities of non-threaded neck compressed gas cartridges as well as optionally dispensing all cartridges having a ⅜-24 neck thread. The standard 12-gram CO2 non-t...
01/18/2005
6820764Closable opening device for sealed packages of pourable food products
There is described a closable opening device for a sealed package containing a pourable food product. The opening device has a tubular frame defining a through hole and fitted about a pierceable portion of the package; a removeable threaded frame which screws onto t...
11/23/2004
6772911Flow controller for container
A flow controller for a container including a slide member guide, having a first peripheral flange on an outer surface, and configured to be either integral with the container or to be attached separately to a neck of the container. The neck includes a seal. A slide...
08/10/2004
6726060Threaded closure for tube opening
A tube having a needle piercing membrane closing the threaded opening of a tube neck is provided with a screw-on nozzle defining cap having an internal stopper projecting into the mouth opening to the throat, the stopper sealingly engaging the perforated mouth openi...
04/27/2004
6601605Locking end cap
An end-cap lockingly securable to the end of the pipe at the same time a secondary action such as a branch line is formed to the main pipe line. The end cap housing has an integral branch forming member to allow a user to lock the end cap to the pipe by f...
08/05/2003
6494992Vacuum conveyor
Process for transferring at least a portion of a running web from a first section of a web making machine includes rotating an endless conveyor belt by driving at least one driven pulley, creating a negative pressure at an inner surface of endless conveyo...
12/17/2002
6398075Closable opening device for sealed packages of pourable food products
A closable opening device (2) having a frame (15) defining a through hole (16) and fitted about a pierceable portion (4) of a sealed package (1) for pourable food products; a removable cap (17) cooperating with the frame (15) to close the hole (16); and a...
06/04/2002
6305575Dispenser
The present invention provides a liquid dispenser which is adapted to connect to a container, the container including a membrane seal, wherein the dispenser is movable between two configurations being an unopened configuration to an open configuration whi...
10/23/2001
6216723Self-tapping tee
A self-tapping tee for heavy walled plastic pipe such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or thick walled polyethylene tubing. The self-tapping tee includes a saddle for gripping a tubular line to be tapped, a coupling tap with a stem for poking a hole in a sidew...
04/17/2001
6199578Device for draining fluid from a container
A fluid container draining device (10) for use in draining a fluid container, such as an oil filter (12) in a controlled manner. It has a drill bit (14) with a sharpened tip (16) and exterior channels (20) on its shaft (18) extending from its tip (16) to ...
03/13/2001
6021923Transfer apparatus
There is shown respectively the other and the one part of a set of parts which when assembled provides a transfer apparatus for transferring flowable material such as food or drink powder, or a liquid such as a drinks concentrate, from a source thereof (n...
02/08/2000
6012475Self-piercing valve assembly
The present invention comprises an improved method and apparatus, associated with a self-piercing valve assembly for mounting the self-piercing valve on a pipe and for constraining movement of the valve on the pipe. In accordance with a preferred embodime...
01/11/2000
5971207Nozzle apparatus and method for dispensing powder coating material
A nozzle apparatus and method for dispensing powdered material from a container such as a cardboard shipping box. The apparatus has a shaft with a tip in the shape of a slant-cut cylinder which is manually inserted into the container through the container...
10/26/1999
5960992Aseptic brick package spout
A brick type container, particularly adapted for aseptic packaging of product such as potable liquids, is formed having optimum dimensions and location of a pour spout fitment thereon. The dimensions of the pour spout components are chosen for optimum per...
10/05/1999
5934509Dispensing device for flowing substances and a suspension device for containers intended for flowing substances
A device for dispensing flowing substances comprises a container (3), a valve arrangement and a conduit extending therebetween, said conduit (6) comprising, at its end (30) intended for connection to the container (3), a cutting member (31) adapted to cut...
08/10/1999
5894956Replacement caulking tip
A disposable replacement tip for caulking tubes includes a conical first end portion tapered acutely to a distal sharpened point. The exterior of the first end portion is provided with threads, and an intake port adjacent to the sharp point extends diamet...
04/20/1999
5851608Paper container for liquid and process for producing the same
A paper container for a liquid including a base material including: a paper layer, a polyolefin type resin layer disposed on one side of the paper layer, for providing an outer surface, and a saturated polyester resin layer disposed on the other side of t...
12/22/1998
5829638Contact 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
5829474Tubing piercing and tapping apparatus
An apparatus for piercing a hole in a tube centered on a tube axis has a plurality of housing parts one which is formed with a throughgoing threaded passage centered on a passage axis and both of which are secured the housing parts around the tube with th...
11/03/1998
5704383Tool and method for removing fluid from container
A tool for tapping a container and removing fluid from the container includes a modified bit having a tip configured to bore a hole through a wall of the container, such as an oil filter casing or a tank wall, and a threaded frustoconically-shaped shank c...
01/06/1998
5694971Lead-free saddle valve for tapping into fluid lines
A lead free water valve for domestic use as a saddle valve for tapping into existent water supply tubes to establish a permanent retrofit installation for controlled water service to a lateral installation, having a set screw affixing the saddle to the su...
12/09/1997
5671770Assembly for providing a passage for liquid between a first member and a second member
An assembly, for providing a passage for liquid between a first member comprising a liquid reservoir such as a concentrate container or storage vessel and a second member such as a liquid outlet, includes a first connector which is adapted to be mounted o...
09/30/1997
5655684Plastic squeeze tube and dispensing system
A plastic squeeze tube and dispensing system wherein the plastic tube includes a first end that is closed and has an opening therethrough for hanging the tube from a display rack with graphics on the tube being readily visible. The plastic squeeze tube fu...
08/12/1997
5620020Plumbing apparatus
A plumbing device comprises a clamp 10 which is clamped around a "live" pipe 12 and which threadedly receives a cutter/valve 16 having cutter portions 30 and a valved passage 32. The cutter/valve 16 is screwed home to remove a section of pipe and to align...
04/15/1997
5609181Tube connector and tapping device
A tapping device and method are provided for tapping tubing. The device comprises a tube portion which substantially encloses a tube, a spring portion which provides a clamping force to the tube portion, and a guide portion which guides and supports tube ...
03/11/1997
5546979Device for draining fluid from a container
A fluid container draining device for draining fluid from a fluid container, such as an oil filter, in a controlled manner. It has a front threaded screw with a sharpened drill tip. It has an internal channel communicating between an opening at the forwar...
08/20/1996
5526956Liquid chemical dispensing and recirculating system
A container system for high purity fluids includes an outer container having a mouth and a coupling member for insertion into the mouth. The coupling member defines a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage. The first fluid passage terminates withi...
06/18/1996
5501370Container with nozzle cap
The present invention relates to an improvement of a nozzle cap for a composite container containing a low-viscosity liquid such as a humidity-curing type adhesive of ଱-cyanoacrylate-based adhesive, solvent-volatile type adhesive, various chemicals,...
03/26/1996
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