Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
222146200 | Heating only | 65 |
20090014472 | Hot lather dispenser - A device for holding containers and warming their contents. The containers are removably attached to the cover of the device by a neck which accommodates a dispenser pump. The containers hold substances such as creams, pastes, gels, lotions and the like especially, shaving cream liquid solution. The temperature of the device can be preset or adjustable. Timers can select the time of day to begin and end the heat cycle. Visual and/or audio indicators can be activated to indicate the substances are at the desired temperature. The device cover may include a scupper ledge contain any spillage from the dispenser pump. | 01-15-2009 |
20090078722 | Sliding and Tilting Heated Fluid Dispenser Having an Insulated Product Package Roller and Holder - An apparatus for dispensing a flowable product from a product package through a dispensing outlet at or above a preset elevated temperature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a container slide structure coupled with a first side of the container and having: a first slide member coupled with a first side of the container; a second slide member extendably coupled with the first slide member; a slide mounting bracket for connecting with a fixed surface coupled to the first slide member; a container tilt structure coupled with a first side of the container and having a: tilt member coupled with the first side of the container and the slide mounting bracket; a slot member having a slot coupled with the first side of said container; a slot engagement member slidably movable in the slot of the slot member coupled with the first side the container and the tilt member; and a pivot member coupled with the first side of the container at a lower back position of the container, enabling the tilting of the container about the pivot member from a horizontal position to a titled position, the titling being constrained by the movement of the slot engagement member in the slot of the slot member. Other embodiments disclose a roller and roller retainer mechanism; and a product package holder. | 03-26-2009 |
20090095773 | Active freeze mitigation cover for personal hydration devices - A cover or enclosure for actively transferring heat energy to at least a distal portion of a fluid conduit and/or bite valve thereof that is part of a personal hydration system, systems incorporating such a cover and related methods. The cover or enclosure includes a first chamber and an adjacent second chamber where a common or adjacent wall, or portion thereof, separates the two. The first chamber is adapted to receive a heat generating element while the second chamber is adapted to removable receive at least the distal portion of the fluid conduit and/or bite valve thereof. The first chamber further includes at least one closure for selectively allowing ingress and egress of the heating means to and from the first chamber. Heating of the distal portion of the fluid conduit and/or bite valve thereof takes place when disposed in the second chamber and the heat generating element is active. | 04-16-2009 |
20100018996 | PROCESS AIR-ASSISTED DISPENSING SYSTEMS - Systems for dispensing heated liquids, such as hot melt adhesives, with the assistance of process air. The dispensing system may include a control operative to independently control a characteristic of the process air dispensed by a first dispensing module compared to the same characteristic of the process air dispensed by a second dispensing module. | 01-28-2010 |
20100072226 | WATER DISPENSER FOR A KITCHEN WALL PARTITION - A water dispenser is adapted to be disposed in a kitchen wall partition that is formed with an opening and that has a sink unit disposed thereon. The water dispenser includes a housing retained in the opening, a pipe unit disposed in the housing to fluidly communicate with the sink unit, a heating unit disposed in the housing for boiling and storing water from the pipe unit, a face panel, and a control unit. The face panel is retained detachably on the housing, and has a hot water supply pipe extending from the heating unit into a dispensing cavity, and a drain unit connected to the sink unit. The control unit includes a heating circuit for controlling heating operation of the heating unit, a first valve for controlling water flow into the heating unit, and a second valve for controlling water flow through the hot water supply pipe. | 03-25-2010 |
20100084431 | Self-Heating Material Dispenser - A dispensing unit, which utilizes a chemical reaction or phase transition to soften a material into a flowable state, is described. The material comprises an adhesive, sealant or caulk. | 04-08-2010 |
20100308079 | MELTING SYSTEM FOR BAGS - A device is provided for successively melting a solid working material, such as a hot melt adhesive, packed in a packaging bag, and for pressing the molten working material out of the packaging bag. The device includes a cylindrical receiving chamber provided with at least one outlet opening at the end for receiving the packaging bag filled with the working material and having a front end and a back end. At least one heating element ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100308080 | PISTON WIPER PLATE FOR PRESSING UNITS FOR MELTING SYSTEMS FOR BAGS AND MELTING SYSTEM FOR BAGS PROVIDED WITH SAID PISTON WIPER PLATE - A piston wiper plate for a pressing unit for melting systems for bags includes a single-piece wiper plate having an axial upper side and an axial bottom side made of elastically resilient material, and a radially outer wiper edge that surrounds the periphery in the relaxed state. The sealing and sliding properties thereof remain within a predetermined range even when the temperatures fluctuate more drastically in that in the wiper plate includes at least one recess that is inserted in the axial upper side and/or in the axial bottom side and/or between the axial upper and bottom sides thereof and that allows for at least a radial compression of the wiper plate. At least one expandable restoring element can be inserted into the recess. | 12-09-2010 |
20110006080 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM HEATING UNIT - A heating unit for use in heating a fluid storage and dispensing system includes a wall module and a lid module. The modules include cover layers. Each module may include a heating component disposed between the cover layers and which is configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy and to distribute the heat energy. The heating component includes a heat generating element for converting electrical current to heat energy and a heat spreading element comprising carbon thermally coupled to the heat generating element. The modules may further include a thermal insulation layer. The modules may also include a receiving power connector electrically connected to the heat generating element. | 01-13-2011 |
20110006081 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AND DE-ICING - A windshield heated liquid spray assembly including a liquid heating assembly and a heated liquid spray assembly operative to spray the heated liquid onto a windshield, the liquid heating assembly including a liquid heating chamber, at least one heating element disposed in the liquid heating chamber and an electrical power supply connection to the at least one heating element that includes a meltable conductor portion. | 01-13-2011 |
20110056986 | VEHICLE WINDSHIELD CLEANING SYSTEM - Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid two glow plug heating elements and a control for activating or energizing the glow plugs to heat fluid within a reservoir. | 03-10-2011 |
20110174839 | UNDER COUNTER DRINKING FOUNTAIN - An under counter drinking fountain of the present invention includes an electronic faucet. The electronic faucet includes an outlet pipe, a steam pipe, and a control device. The steam pipe is disposed with a valve. The control device can control liquid in the under counter drinking fountain to flow to the outlet pipe so as to output water for a user. The control device controls the valve to close the steam pipe as water is output from the outlet pipe. Thereby, it can not only avoid the liquid inside of the drinking fountain flowing out from the steam pipe, but also prevent the user from wasting water and scalding. | 07-21-2011 |
20110204091 | Liquid Ejecting Apparatus - A waste liquid absorption material is laid within a waste liquid receptacle, and a portion of the waste liquid absorption material into which liquid flows is heated, causing the temperature of that portion to rise. This makes it possible to instigate a temperature difference between one side and the other side of capillary tubes within the waste liquid absorption material through which the liquid permeates, which makes it easy for the liquid to move from the high-temperature side to the low-temperature side of the waste liquid absorption material due to the thermocapillary phenomenon. This in turn makes it possible to increase the speed at which the liquid is absorbed by the waste liquid absorption material. | 08-25-2011 |
20110315713 | THERMALLY INSULATED APPLICATOR - A thermally insulated applicator for applying heated thermoplastic liquid includes an applicator body including a thermoplastic liquid supply passage and a heating element for supplying heat to liquid in the supply passage. A dispensing valve module is coupled in thermal contact with the applicator body and includes an outlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply passage. A cover assembly is formed of a thermally insulating plastic and includes first, second and third sides, the first and second sides of the cover assembly respectively covering the first and second sides of the applicator body, and the third side of the cover assembly covering the third side of the dispensing valve module. The first and second sides of the cover assembly each include a plurality of point contact projecting elements respectively supporting the first and second sides of the cover assembly on the first and second sides of the applicator body. | 12-29-2011 |
20120085784 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING GEL FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE - An apparatus for dispensing gel for use with a medical device comprising a storage container for storing a quantity of gel, a pump for delivering gel to a user, a first delivery conduit connected to the outlet of the storage container and the inlet of the pump, and a second delivery conduit connected to the outlet of the pump on one end and having a second end terminating at a location near the patient. The apparatus includes a heat source positioned proximal to the storage container for warming the gel so that is at a comfortable temperature when it is applied to a patient. | 04-12-2012 |
20120217268 | PROCESS AIR-ASSISTED DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems for dispensing heated liquids, such as hot melt adhesives, with the assistance of process air. The dispensing system may include a control operative to independently control a characteristic of the process air dispensed by a first dispensing module compared to the same characteristic of the process air dispensed by a second dispensing module. | 08-30-2012 |
20140014688 | Preserving seasoning flavour profiles during the manufacturing of food-seasoning sheets - A method and an installation are provided for preserving desired seasoning flavour profiles during the manufacturing of food-seasoning sheets. The method includes the steps of; laying a thin layer of adhesive on a base sheet; removing air from the adhesive prior to the step of laying; reducing free moisture from the adhesive during the step of laying, and depositing food-seasoning ingredients onto the thin layer of adhesive. The installation for manufacturing food-seasoning sheets includes an adhesive dispenser having a reservoir and a delivery slot communicating with the reservoir for dispensing adhesive. The dispenser has a heating element mounted thereto for heating the adhesive. The adhesive is made under a partial vacuum and it is conveyed to the dispenser in a partial vacuum. | 01-16-2014 |
20140034676 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE WITH A DEFORMABLE OUTLET PASSAGE - Beverage preparation device provided with a liquid reservoir, a dispensing line connected to the reservoir and a pump for displacing liquid from the liquid reservoir to the dispensing line, wherein the pump is connected to a control unit and is configured to supply liquid to the dispensing line at a first flow rate and at a second flow rate which is greater than the first flow rate, characterized in that the dispensing line comprises an outlet passage with a peripheral wall provided with at least one deformable wall section, which peripheral wall surrounds a relatively small dispensing opening at the first flow rate and surrounds a larger dispensing opening at a second flow rate. | 02-06-2014 |
20140054318 | LIQUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A space-saving liquid supply system includes increased cooling efficiency. A first pump chamber P | 02-27-2014 |
20140076931 | FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH NOZZLE HEATER - A fluid dispensing system includes a first fluid supply device for supplying a first fluid, a second fluid supply device for supplying a second fluid, a first heater for heating the first fluid to a first predetermined temperature and a second heater for heating the second fluid to a second predetermined temperature. The dispensing system further includes a nozzle for dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid, the nozzle dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid in intimate contact with one another, the first and second fluids being dispensed at a dispensing temperature, and a nozzle heater, the nozzle heater maintaining the nozzle at a third predetermined temperature independent of the first and/or second predetermined temperatures. | 03-20-2014 |
20140117047 | PRESSURE RELIEF FOR ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A hot melt system is described which includes a container of hot melt pellets, a melter, a feed system, a pump, and a dispensing system. A pressure relief system is built around the pump, which may redirect liquefied adhesive from the pump outlet to the pump inlet. | 05-01-2014 |
20140144942 | ADHESIVE MELTER HAVING QUICK CHANGE PUMP PACK ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An adhesive melter includes a melter support frame with a spring-loaded support and a manifold for receiving molten adhesive. The melter also includes a pump pack assembly having a rigid frame carrying a pump for directing flow of molten adhesive through the manifold, a motor, and a drive coupling operatively connecting the pump and motor. The pump pack assembly is collectively mounted as a unit on the melter support frame by positioning the rigid frame on the spring-loaded support, moving the pump into abutment with the manifold, and fastening the pump into fluid-tight engagement with the manifold, the support adjusting in position during fastening to assist with carrying the pump pack assembly as a cantilever load. | 05-29-2014 |
20140263450 | FEED SYSTEM FILTERS FOR A HOT MELT SYSTEM - A hot melt dispensing system includes a melter, a feed system, a dispenser and a filter. The feed system delivers hot melt pellets to the melter. The dispenser dispenses liquefied hot melt adhesive from the melter. The filter is connected to the feed system and prevents contaminants from passing through the feed system. In one embodiment, the filter comprises a screen filter positioned near a bottom of a pellet hopper. In another embodiment, the filter comprises a series of baffles positioned along the pellet hopper. In yet another embodiment, the filter comprises an electro-static filter coupled to a feed hose. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263451 | VARIABLE ORIFICE OUTLET ASSEMBLY - A pumping system comprises a pump, first and second channels, a valve, and an actuator. The pump pumps fluid according to a pumping cycle. The first channel has a first fluid flow orifice with a first diameter, while the second channel has a second fluid flow orifice with a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The valve is configured to direct fluid from the pump to the first channel in a first state, and to the second channel in a second state. The actuator is configured to switch the valve into the first state during a high pressure period of the pumping cycle, and into the second state during a low pressure period of the pumping cycle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140312070 | Hot Melt Adhesive System And Method Using Machine Readable Information - A hot melt adhesive system includes a melting unit configured to liquefy a bulk form of hot melt adhesive and deliver the liquefied hot melt adhesive to an application location. The melting unit includes a controller for establishing and/or verifying at least one system condition, such as temperatures associated with system operation. A machine reading unit is coupled with the controller and is capable of receiving information from a machine readable element and communicating the information to the controller for use in establishing and/or verifying the system condition. A method of operating the system includes scanning information on at least one system condition into the controller from a machine readable element, and using the scanned information during operation of the melting unit. | 10-23-2014 |
20160083242 | BAG-IN-BOX ADAPTER FOR WATER DISPENSER - A dispenser is provided to receive and hold a bag-in-box container on top of a conventional type water cooler and to control the flow of water from the bag-in-box container into a water reservoir of the water cooler to maintain a desired level of water in the water reservoir. Level control of water in the reservoir is provided by controlling the venting of the sealed reservoir to the atmosphere and/or by controlling the flow of water into the reservoir from the water supply line. Venting control can be through use of a hydrophobic membrane or through use of float valves in the vent, and control of flow of liquid into the reservoir from the water supply line can be by a special float valve that allows high flow capacity at low pressures or through discharge of water from the reservoir. The reservoir can be formed as a flow through passage through a mass of temperature adjusting material. | 03-24-2016 |
20160128350 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING AND DISPENSING CHOCOLATE - Systems and methods for preparing and dispensing food contents, typically molten chocolate. In one aspect, a system includes a deformable fluid-tight container shell defining an internal volume and separating the internal volume from an external environment; a semi-solid content contained within the internal volume; a valve stem operationally connected to and disposed at least partially through the deformable container shell; and a valve disposed in the external environment and operationally connected to the valve stem. The semi-solid content may be a hydrophobic matrix with at least partially emulsified hydrophilic components suspended therein; the container shell may be substantially fluid-tight; the valve may be self-cleaning; the internal volume may be in fluidic communication with the external environment where the valve is open but not when the valve is closed. | 05-12-2016 |
222146300 | Having an aerosol | 1 |
20100147889 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DELIVERY OF A SANITIZING FOAM - A spray solution generates a foam to sanitize surfaces. The spray dip solution is a mixture of the solution with carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in a closed vessel. After ejecting the liquid dip solution mixture from a nozzle a foam is generated from the solution as the solution hits a surface. The spray can be applied to a number of different surfaces. In an embodiment of the invention, the spray can be applied to cow teats without risk of cross-contamination of the nozzle or other equipment. The generated foam remains intact on the teat for a prolonged period of time, increases the area of the teat in contact with the foam during the treatment period and disperses skin-conditioning fats present in the dip treatment, thereby increasing the coverage of the skin conditioner on and within the epidermis of the teat and surrounding areas. | 06-17-2010 |
222146500 | By electrical energy | 37 |
20090095774 | APPLIANCE FOR DISPENSING HEATED COSMETIC FLUIDS - A device is provided for delivering a heated cosmetic flowable product. The device includes a base with a cavity housing a tube for receiving the flowable product, a heating system heatingly contacting the tube, and an outlet at a downstream end of the tube. A plastic bottle filled with the product is releasably mounted on the base. A fitment is arranged over an open end of the bottle and includes a slitted membrane. An upstream end of the tube penetrates the membrane to establish flowable communication and a sealing relationship. Product is dispensed from the outlet by applying an external squeeze pressure against a wall of the bottle. No mechanical assist is necessary such as a pump or gearing for transporting fluid product. | 04-16-2009 |
20090173750 | Device for Dispensing a Heated Liquid - A device for dispensing a heated liquid, such as a hot melt adhesive, which includes a dispenser body adapted to dispense the heated liquid, a solenoid valve, and a pneumatic section including a housing coupled between the solenoid valve and dispenser body. The pneumatic housing is formed from a thermally insulating material which may include a thermoplastic polymer such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or a fluoroplastic polymer to reduce heat transfer from the dispenser body through the pneumatic housing thereby thermally insulating the solenoid valve. | 07-09-2009 |
20090266844 | Hot melt adhesive metering system with interchangeable output assemblies - A hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic material metering system has different output assemblies interchangeably mounted thereon in a modular manner. In this manner, if it is desired to effectively convert a particular metering system from one type of metering system to another type of metering system, a particular output assembly can be exchanged for a different output assembly. In addition, if a particular output assembly needs to be replaced or repaired, the particular output assembly can be simply removed and a new similar output assembly can be simply installed. | 10-29-2009 |
20090283544 | Pot-Type Heated Fluid Dispenser - The embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a flowable product at or above a preset elevated temperature through a dispensing outlet. Such an apparatus includes a pot in which to house the product. The dispensing apparatus also includes a pump coupled between the pot and the dispensing outlet to pump the flowable product from the pot to the dispensing outlet. A rope heater configured to heat the pot may also be included in the dispensing apparatus. The pot may have a movable lid, which may vacuum seal the product against the exterior environment. The lid is designed to scrape any food product residue off the vertical walls of the pot, while also maintaining the vacuum as it moves into the pot. The pot may have a check valve to prevent product spilling when the pot is lifted out of the housing. | 11-19-2009 |
20100116848 | CONDUIT ASSEMBLY FOR A POLYMER HEATED HYDRATION SYSTEM - One embodiment of a conduit assembly for carrying potable liquid may include a tube having a first open end and a second open end. Further, the conduit assembly may include a heating assembly having a sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the tube. The sleeve may be made of a polymer and a plurality of metal particles embedded within the polymer. Furthermore, the conduit assembly may include a power supply and a pair of electrical conductors in connection between the sleeve and the power supply. | 05-13-2010 |
20100230440 | Heated Caulking Gun - A caulking gun apparatus is described. In one embodiment the caulking gun assembly includes a heating element axially coupled along the extended barrel of the caulking gun containing the extended receiving chamber for the inserted cartridge containing the caulk material. The heating element comprises a plurality of elongated piano hinges which couple the heating element to an insulated wrap that fits over the outside of the cartridge tube holder. The cartridge tube holder accordingly comprises an axially structured heating element rounded to conform to the rounded surface for the cartridge tube so as to apply heat to the surface of the tube over the outer surface of the tube. In one aspect of use the heated caulking gun, the caulking gun assembly applies heat to the caulk tube cartridge to heat the caulk material within the cartridge to apply the caulk material during ambient temperatures. The insulated wrap containing the heating element insulates the contained cartridge and caulking gun as a wrapped unit. The dispensing nozzle of the caulking cartridge projects though the applied insulated wrap encircling the caulking gun embodiment comprising the caulking gun, the cartridge of caulk material, and the applied heating element and wherein the operating handle of the caulking gun, the piston shaft assembly projects from the insulation wrap for user control. | 09-16-2010 |
20110006082 | DISPENSING SYSTEMS FOR DISPENSING A HEATED LIQUID - Systems for dispensing heated liquids, such as hot melt adhesives. The dispensing system may include a hot air manifold and a liquid manifold with a surface confronting surfaces of the air manifold to define an air plenum. A dispensing module is coupled in fluid communication with the liquid manifold and in fluid communication with an air outlet of the hot air manifold. The dispensing module is capable of dispensing the heated liquid and is capable of receiving and dispensing the process air to impinge upon the heated liquid. A heating element is operative for heating the process air flowing through said air plenum. | 01-13-2011 |
20110042416 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A HEATED LIQUID - A device for dispensing a heated liquid, such as a hot melt adhesive, which includes a dispenser body adapted to dispense the heated liquid, a solenoid valve, and a pneumatic section including a housing coupled between the solenoid valve and dispenser body. The pneumatic housing is formed from a thermally insulating material which may include a thermoplastic polymer such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or a fluoroplastic polymer to reduce heat transfer from the dispenser body through the pneumatic housing thereby thermally insulating the solenoid valve. | 02-24-2011 |
20120125950 | Reusable Pump Dispenser For Heated Personal Care Compositions - A handheld, reusable product dispenser that heats a portion of flowable product as it is being dispensed from a reservoir. The reusable heating dispenser that is able to heat at least 50 μL of a flowable product, from an ambient temperature to a product application temperature, immediately prior to dispensing. By heating the product, some characteristic of the product may be enhanced or improved. The reservoir is removable from the reusable housing. Preferably, the heating circuit is battery powered. | 05-24-2012 |
20120312838 | JETTING DISCRETE VOLUMES OF HIGH VISCOSITY LIQUID - In one aspect, an adhesive dispensing system | 12-13-2012 |
20130043275 | HOT-WATER WATERING DEVICE FOR REMOVING WEEDS - The present invention discloses a hot-water watering device for removing weeds, and the device comprises a movable main body having a roller set and a push-pull handle, and a water outlet module, such that a battery set installed in the main body and an electric power of the battery set are provided for a heating device to heat liquid water to an appropriate high temperature, and then the hot water is watered directly and accurately at roots of the desired removing weeds through a water outlet module, so as to achieve an expected weeds removing performance. | 02-21-2013 |
20130105516 | Mountable Device For Dispensing Heated Adhesive | 05-02-2013 |
20130105517 | MELTER CARTRIDGE | 05-02-2013 |
20130112709 | MELTING SYSTEM - A hot melt dispensing system includes a container for storing solid hot melt material, a hot press melter having a loading position for receiving solid hot melt material and a melting position for applying heat and pressure to liquefy the hot melt material, a feed system for transporting solid hot melt material from the container to the hot press melter and a dispensing system for administering the liquefied hot melt material. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112710 | COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hot melt dispensing system includes a container for storing solid hot melt material, a melt system, a feed system for transporting solid hot melt material from the container to the melt system, a dispensing system for administering liquid hot melt material from the melt system, and removable insulating material positioned to enclose a portion of the melt system during a dispensing operation. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112711 | DIRECT AIR MOTOR DRIVEN PUMP TO DISPENSE VALVE - A hot melt system includes a melt system, a feed system, and a dispensing system. Unlike traditional hot melt systems, the melt system is directly connected to a motor-driven pump of the dispensing system, without an intervening accumulation device. | 05-09-2013 |
20130200104 | THERMAL DEVICE FOR PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEMS - A thermal control device for a personal hydration system includes a sheath for covering a fluid delivery conduit of the personal hydration system. The device includes a thermal device in thermal communication with the sheath and configured to heat at least a portion of the fluid delivery conduit when the thermal device is energized. An energy source is in communication with the thermal device for energizing the thermal device. | 08-08-2013 |
20130240566 | PORTABLE, DISPOSABLE, DISPENSER FOR WAXING - A waxing dispenser has a nozzle with a plurality of channels for delivering hot wax to a nozzle surface placed into contact with the skin. By pressing on the dispenser as its surface is moved over the skin a uniform layer of hot wax is laid down. The nozzle may be easily replaced with one of a different size or shape and the product may be acquired with a selection of the nozzles. The dispenser is designed to be sold at a low price so that it may be considered a one-use item to be disposed of after one or two uses. | 09-19-2013 |
20130334252 | HOT MELT ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING ADHESIVE CUT-OFF MODULE - A hot melt adhesive dispensing system includes an adhesive cut-off module, which introduces a non-adhesive liquid medium to cut-off a hot melt adhesive stream without forming an angel hair. The adhesive cut-off module includes a spool valve assembly which is configured to move from an adhesive dispensing position to a liquid dispensing position to cut-off the hot melt adhesive stream. | 12-19-2013 |
20140054319 | WAX DISPENSER FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND WAX DISPENSER SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The invention relates to a wax dispenser for dental technology comprising: a wax reservoir in the shape of a hollow tube which contains a liquid wax therein; a nozzle which is disposed on the front end of the wax reservoir and which is in fluid communication with the wax reservoir; a heater which heats wax to keep wax contained in the wax reservoir in liquid state; an air-pressure supplier which increases the pressure in the wax reservoir by the introduction of air from the outside in a pressurization mode and decreases the pressure in the wax reservoir by the discharge of air to the outside in a depressurization mode; and a dispenser actuator comprising a wax passage which allows the wax reservoir to be in fluid communication with the nozzle, and a passage open/shut device arranged to open and shut the wax passage to discharge wax contained in the wax reservoir through the nozzle in the pressurization mode and to introduce wax from the outside to the wax reservoir through the nozzle in the depressurization mode. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate user's convenience and the work efficiency by charging wax in the wax dispenser in the shape of a pen, by discharging wax according to air pressure and by controlling the discharge of wax precisely. | 02-27-2014 |
20140061241 | HEATING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - A heating and dispensing apparatus has a first portion defining a main, active reservoir for the molten material to be dispensed. A second portion has a heater and a seat for pre-heating a supply of replacement molten material. The main reservoir is pressurized, such that molten material therein is urged to flow out the outflow passageway when the valve is opened. The apparatus includes a heated receptacle support structure positioned to hold a disposable receptacle underneath the outflow. The outflow is mounted to the lid of the main reservoir, and can be cleaned when the lid is removed. The outflow outlet and the receptacle support structure are both located in exposed positions to facilitate cleaning. The pre-heat, main reservoir, outflow, and receptacle support structure are heated by a single heating system, by thermal conduction. The outside of the unit is kept substantially free of unnecessary obstructions to facilitate cleaning. | 03-06-2014 |
20140097206 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR STORING, HEATING, AND DISPENSING FLUID - A heating unit for use in heating a fluid storage and dispensing system includes a wall module and a lid module. The modules include cover layers. Each module may include a heating component disposed between the cover layers and which is configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy and to distribute the heat energy. The heating component includes a heat generating element for converting electrical current to heat energy and a heat spreading element comprising carbon thermally coupled to the heat generating element. The modules may further include a thermal insulation layer. The modules may also include a receiving power connector electrically connected to the heat generating element. | 04-10-2014 |
20140117048 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR HOT MELT DISPENSING SYSTEMS - Heating of hot melt adhesive in a hot melt dispensing system is provided by heaters distributed in a plurality of zones of the system. A controller receives input electric power and distributes that electric power to the heaters on a time sharing basis. The controller delivers power to the heaters as a function of the total current target, a temperature set point, the current draw of each of the heaters, and stored priority criteria such as heating priorities of the zones, a history of on and off periods for each heater, and distance from the temperature set point. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117049 | ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MELT ON DEMAND AT POINT OF DISPENSING - An adhesive dispensing system and method are configured to melt adhesive on demand and maintain the adhesive in a liquid state between dispensing cycles. The dispensing system includes a dispensing applicator with a manifold passage, a receiving device including a receiving chamber for holding a small amount of solid adhesive at the dispensing applicator and a first heating device for melting the adhesive on demand, and a second heating device at the manifold to maintain the temperature of the melted adhesive before dispensing. The receiving device is positioned adjacent to or partially nested within a manifold of the dispensing applicator such that the melted adhesive is delivered directly into the dispensing applicator. The second heating device applies heat energy to maintain the adhesive in the manifold passage as a liquid. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117050 | DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ACTUATION SIGNALS FOR DIAGNOSTICS - A dispensing system includes a hot melt unit delivering heated adhesive through a hose to at least one dispenser gun, which is actuated by an outside source of gun actuation. Rather than directly connecting the source of gun actuation to the dispenser gun, the source of gun actuation is connected to the hot melt unit and then to the dispenser gun. For example, the gun actuation signals may be terminated at a terminal block in the hot melt unit, which enables the hot melt unit to monitor the gun actuation signals. The dispensing system is operable to perform various diagnostics pertaining to the dispenser gun and the system as a whole based on these monitored gun actuation signals. | 05-01-2014 |
20140263452 | MELTING SYSTEM - A melting system includes a hopper for receiving solid hot melt material, a heated conduit in communication with the hopper for melting the solid hot melt material, and a valve for allowing solid hot melt material to flow from the hopper to the heated conduit. The valve includes a disk movable between a closed position and an open position, a stem connected to the disk and an actuator for controlling the position of the disk. The disk prevents solid hot melt material from flowing from the hopper to the conduit in the closed position and allows solid hot melt material to flow from the hopper to the conduit in the open position. | 09-18-2014 |
20150021359 | CARTRIDGE DISPENSER FOR LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID MATERIALS - A dispenser for a fluid material includes a handle portion and a cartridge having the material to be dispensed. The cartridge is easily mounted to the handle portion or removed, whereby the handle portion may be used with a variety of cartridges, each of which may contain a selected material. The handle portion includes a plunger that is moved linearly by actuation of a trigger mechanism, which is engaged by a user's finger. The trigger mechanism is configured to release pressure applied to the plunger quickly upon release of pressure on the trigger and to allow the plunger to move away from the cartridge to ensure release of pressure in the material to be dispensed to prevent dripping. | 01-22-2015 |
20150060490 | DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE - A dispensing assembly for a refrigerator appliance is provided. The dispensing assembly includes a tank that defines a fluid chamber and a heating element for heating fluid within the fluid chamber. An inlet conduit directs liquid into the fluid chamber, a first outlet conduit directs liquid out of the fluid chamber, and a second outlet conduit directs gas out of the fluid chamber. The dispensing assembly also includes valves for regulating fluid flow through the inlet conduit and the first and second outlet conduits. | 03-05-2015 |
20150076173 | HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICES, LIQUID ADHESIVE SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - A heat exchange device for heating liquid adhesive material to an application temperature suitable for an adhesive bonding application includes a body having an inlet configured to receive a flow of liquid adhesive material and an outlet configured to provide the liquid adhesive material to a dispensing device for the adhesive bonding application. A fluid passageway in the body connects the inlet and the outlet. The fluid passageway includes a thin slit section having a length along a fluid flow direction between the inlet and the outlet, the thin slit section further having a first dimension and a second dimension transverse to the fluid flow direction. The first dimension and the length are substantially greater than the second dimension. The heat exchange further includes a heating element for heating the liquid adhesive material flowing through the thin slit section to the application temperature. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083752 | DENTAL COMPOUND GUN - Disclosed herein is a dental compound gun. A body unit has a gun shape. A compound material stick is inserted into the body unit through an insert hole formed in the body unit. A feeding unit transfers the compound material stick to an outlet. A melting unit heats the compound material stick and discharges melted compound material out of the body unit. A drive unit includes a trigger and a motor. A control unit controls power to be supplied to the motor. A support unit is coupled to a lower end of the body unit so that the body unit can be placed upright on a support surface. The control unit controls the motor in such a way that when the operation signal of the trigger is generated, the motor is forwardly rotated, and when the operation signal of the trigger is interrupted, the motor is reversely rotated. | 03-26-2015 |
20150298958 | WATER DISPENSER - A water dispenser is provided in which a holder is arranged at a lower level, a cold water tank is arranged at a higher level, and a raw water supply line is sterilized. The water dispenser is provided with a circulation line, upper and lower switch valves, and a heater for sterilization. The circulation line is connected at its top and bottom ends to the raw water supply line in the vicinity of the cold water tank, and in the vicinity of the holder, respectively. The switch valves are provided at upper and lower branch points, respectively. The switch vales are movable between a normal operation position in which a raw water container and the cold water tank communicate with the raw water supply line, and a sterilization operation position in which the raw water supply line communicates with the circulation line. | 10-22-2015 |
20150335132 | HEATING SYSTEM FOR TRANSDERMALLY DELIVERED MATERIALS - In one example, a heating system is provided that is suitable for use with materials for topical application and/or transdermal delivery to a subject. The heating system includes a heating element and a container. The container includes a container body configured to enclose a portion of the heating element when the heating element is engaged with the container body, and the container further includes a removable lid configured to be attached to the container body. | 11-26-2015 |
20150360928 | Portable Transportable Storage Unit For Dispensing A Fuel Additive - A portable storage unit for a fuel additive such as DEF comprising: a housing including a tray support and a cover; a container disposed in the lower area for containing a fluid; a first heating element disposed between an inner wall of the housing and the outer wall of the container; a fluid pump removable attached to the tray for pumping fluid from the container to a nozzle and for being removed from the tray to pump fluid from an external fluid source into the container; an intake hose connected to a coupler providing fluid communications between the container and the fluid pump. | 12-17-2015 |
20160002021 | WATER DISPENSER - In a water dispenser, drinking water is introduced into a hot water tank through a hot water tank water supply pipe from an upper tank arranged at a higher level than the hot water tank. This water dispenser includes a hot water discharge pipe through which high-temperature drinking water is discharged to outside from the hot water tank and which has an end portion on the side of the hot water tank, the end portion having an opening at a position spaced apart downwardly from the top surface of the hot water tank. The hot water tank water supply pipe includes an in-tank pipe portion formed with a small hole located at a higher level than the opening of the end portion. | 01-07-2016 |
20160023887 | INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE FOR SHAVING AND COSMETIC APPLICATIONS - A dispenser for dispensing warmed shaving and cosmetic products having an induction heating system mounted within housing for heating only a conductive floating target screen disposed on an upper surface region of a shaving or cosmetic product stored within a product receptacle surrounded by an induction heating coil of the induction heating system thereby heating only the upper surface region of the product. | 01-28-2016 |
20160030969 | VISCOUS MATERIAL WARMING DEVICE - A viscous material warming device comprising a housing, where the housing is surrounded with an insulated wall; a lid atop the housing; an upper plate mounted within the housing, where the upper plate includes a plurality of upper receiving holes each to accept a material tube, and where the upper plate includes spacer holes; a lower plate mounted within the housing below the upper plate, where the lower plate includes a plurality of lower receiving holes each to accept a tip of the material tube, and where the lower plate includes spacer holes; at least three spacers positioned between the upper plate and the lower plate, where the spacers are positioned within the spacer holes of each the upper plate and the lower plate; and a heater positioned within the lower plate, where the heater includes a thermometer to maintain the housing at a constant temperature. | 02-04-2016 |
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