| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 141009000 | Plural materials | 74 |
| 20080196787 | Process for Making Non-Uniform Patterns of Multiphase Compositions - A method of filling a container with a liquid composition, which comprises at least two visually distinct phases, comprising the steps of: a.) transferring said liquid composition to a container using a dispenser which has an initial fill rate; b.) rotating said container during said step a. at an initial speed of rotation and in an initial direction of rotation; c.) changing a feature selected from the group consisting of: the speed of rotation of said container, the fill rate of the dispenser, and the direction of rotation of said container; and mixtures of said features, each independently from the geometry of said container; and d.) completing the transfer of said liquid composition to said container. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080223480 | Manually Operable Manifold/Nozzle Closure for Fluid Dispenser - A manually operated seal/closure system for a fluid dispenser manifold is disclosed The manifold includes at least one nozzle and, more typically, a plurality of nozzles ranging from more than one to twelve or more. The manifold housing includes a sidewall or other stationary structure. The stationary sidewall is pivotally connected to an arm. The sidewall further includes a lateral slot and a curved slot. The arm includes a proximal end pivotally connected to the sidewall and a distal end with an elongated slot disposed therebetween. The closure system also includes a bracket for supporting a cup and a seal. The bracket is coupled to the arm and the sidewall by a first pin that extends from the bracket through the lateral slot in the sidewall and through the elongated slot of the arm. The brackets also coupled to the sidewall by a second pin that extends through the lateral slot of the sidewall and laterally between the first pin and the manifold. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080223481 | Fluid Dispensing System - A method and apparatus for supplying fluid wherein a product specific ticket, card, or order form is utilized which incorporates a bar code, notch or hole formed in the media thereof, a mark, a colored area, or a particular shape to designate the fluid type to be installed. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080271809 | Multiple Stream Filling System - A filling line for filling a number of containers. The filing line may include a continuous conveyor, one or more micro-ingredient dosers positioned about the continuous conveyor, and one or more macro-ingredient stations positioned along the continuous conveyor. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080277019 | Water Flavor Dispenser - A dispenser for dispensing a mixture of water and one of a plurality of concentrated formulas is disclosed. The dispenser comprises a housing that includes an electronic controller, a water inlet connected to a pressurized water source, and a water inlet valve that is electrically controlled and connected to the controller. A mixture reservoir is in fluid communication with the water inlet valve and a mixture outlet through which the mixture of water and one of the concentrate formulas exits the dispenser. A plurality of concentrate reservoirs each adapted to receive the concentrated formulas are each in fluid communication with the mixture reservoir. Each concentrate reservoir has a valve connected to the controller and capable of delivering a metered volume of the concentrated formula into the mixture reservoir when signaled by the controller. A selector knob is electrically connected to the controller and has at least one manually selectable position representative of each concentrate reservoir. A bypass valve may be included for bypassing the concentrate formulas, and a removable water filter may be included for filtering water passing through the device. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090120531 | PORTABLE, REMOTE, FAST-FILL INFLATOR AND NITROGEN CONVERTER UNIT - A portable device for delivering nitrogen to multiple tires includes a gas source and supply line connected to a controller. The device also includes a gas delivery line comprising a manifold with a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with each other. A gas delivery line is operably connected to the controller and a plurality of extension lines with engagement chucks are operably connected to the outlets. The controller controls the supply of gas to the gas delivery line and controls a relief valve for venting the gas delivery line. The device also includes a sensor and a processor connected the controller and sensor which accepts user inputs. The controller, manifold and processor are affixed to a stand. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090126826 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A COATING COMPOSITION - A method of producing a coating composition in an in-store tinting machine comprising the steps of selecting a base paint, adding at least one additive to the base paint, adding at least one colourant to the base paint, the at least one colourant being selected from a range of colourants in the in-store tinting machine, mixing the base paint, the at least one colourant, and the at least one additive so as to produce a coating composition, in which the additive is not a base paint or a colourant from the range of colourants in the in-store tinting machine. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090165886 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE DILUTION AND PREPARATION OF ANTIBLASTIC DRUGS - A device and a method for the dilution and preparation of antiballistic drugs, the device comprises a drug preparation unit connected to a controlling device; the drug preparation unit comprises a first central tank, in which there is a solvent, typically a physiological and/or glucosate solution, a first positive-displacement pump, an emptying unit connected to a positioning and locking arrangement provided with a housing suitable for receiving various dimensions and formats of dimensions and formats of bottles of drug; the first positive-displacement pump transfers in a dosed manner the solvent from the central tank to the bottle, and in succession from the bottle to a further tank of semifinished drug; the diluted drug solution in the further tank is then transferred to a container of prepared drug in a determined quantity for infusion into a patient. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090205744 | METHODS OF FORMING A NEEDLE AND HUB ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATIC INJECTORS - A needle and hub assembly for automatic injectors includes a cap or skirt that has a forward surface interposed between and reinforced by first and second engaged hub portions. A needle is received in a contiguous channel formed in the two hub portions. Methods of forming the assembly include molding the first hub portion, placing the cap over the first hub portion, inserting the needle into the channel in the first hub portion, and then overmolding or otherwise forming the second hub portion on the exterior of the first hub portion and cap such that the second hub portion engages the first hub portion. An assembly created by this “two-shot” process can be used to seal a relatively large opening in a medicament cartridge and to support the needle more effectively than a conventional assembly. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090211662 | Drink layering potion machine - A drink layering potion machine reliably creates undisturbed air bubble free multiple drink layers. The potion machine includes a flat bottom hollow cylinder, a top with an integral conical pouring cup having a central aperture at its bottom tip. A thin rod passes through the aperture with a small clearance. A second aperture displaced from the first aperture supports thin rod providing wobble free movement. The bottom end of the thin rod carries a float. The drink layering potion machine is placed with a hollow cylinder encircling a glass and stabilizing it from tilting. The float rests on the liquor in the interior of the glass as liquor is poured into the conical pouring cup. The liquor runs down at a slow volumetric rate through the small clearance, down the thin rod, over the float external surface into the glass forming layered undisturbed drink free from air bubble entrapment. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090236007 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING BEVERAGE BOTTLES, IN A BEVERAGE BOTTLING PLANT, WITH A BEVERAGE MATERIAL COMPRISING A CARBONATED WATER COMPONENT AND A LIQUID FLAVORING COMPONENT, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING CONTAINERS, IN A CONTAINER FILLING PLANT, WITH A MATERIAL COMPRISING A FIRST INGREDIENT AND A SECOND INGREDIENT - A method and apparatus for filling beverage bottles, in a beverage bottling plant, with a beverage material comprising a carbonated water component and a liquid flavoring component, and method and apparatus for filling containers, in a container filling plant, with a material comprising a first ingredient and a second ingredient. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090260708 | Variably proportional mixing device - A variably proportional mixing device is provided for automatically mixing two fluids stored in separate containers in various ratios without measuring, comprising a self-venting spout that attaches to an existing gas can or other container for storing a fluid having a threaded opening therein. The spout doses gas with oil at the specific ratio required by an engine manufacturer and is easily adjusted to accommodate a plurality of other ratios. To accomplish this, a constant volume of gasoline is dosed with an amount of oil that is adjusted by the user. This adjustment mechanism comprises a wheel valve having various-sized orifices. Twisting the valve using a knob or key then provides the correct volumetric area for the oil to flow through. Markings will be visible on the valve, through a window, that correspond to a plurality of different ratios, typically ranging from 16:1 to 50:1. The dosing valve can also be shut-off completely to allow pure gasoline through the spout, such as for 4 cycle engines. A spring-loaded button or trigger mechanism is incorporated to allow for a positive closure when not in use. Static mixing elements are added at the end of the spout to ensure a thorough mixture of oil and gas. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100032052 | BY-PASS LINE CONNECTOR FOR COMPOUNDING SYSTEM - A bypass used for selectively dispensing fluid components includes a fluid passage with an inlet, a first outlet for fluid communication with a first collecting container, and a second outlet for fluid communication with a second collecting container. A method for dispensing fluid components using the bypass includes the steps of providing fluid components to be dispensed, with one fluid component isolated from the other fluid components, blocking the first outlet of the bypass, and dispensing the isolated fluid component through the second outlet and into the second collecting container. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100037982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTO-CASCADE BOTTLE FILLING - A system is disclosed for filling bottles and other fluid holding vessels. In the system, a pressure transducer monitors fluid pressure within a conduit that communicates with fluid filled storage banks. Using a programmable logic controller, valves associated with the banks may be systematically opened to cause fluid to pass though the conduit and into a downstream bottle. As a particular bank has discharged and the downstream bottle is filled the rate of change in the pressure in the conduit will fall to zero. If the bottle has been filled before or upon equalization of the pressure, the fill operation may be discontinued. However, if the bottle is not filled, the controller may then cause the valve to close, and the either activate a compressor or open the valve of a second bank causing that bank to discharge into the conduit and continue filling the bottle. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100078092 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING AND/OR EMPTYING A DIALYSIS MACHINE - The present invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for the filling of a dialyzer with a dialysis liquid and/or for the draining of dialysis liquid from a dialyzer, wherein the apparatus is mobile and has at least one liquid container for the reception of a liquid, preferably of RO water, at least one concentrate receptacle for the reception of concentrate and/or a concentrate connection for the connection of a container holding concentrate as well as at least one preparation unit which is arranged and configured such that liquid from the liquid container can be mixed with concentrate from the concentrate receptacle and/or from the container holding the concentrate in the preparation unit. The invention furthermore relates to the use of an apparatus for the filling of a dialyzer with a dialysis liquid and/or for the draining of dialysis liquid from a dialyzer. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100116375 | Adaptable bench top filling system - A semi-automatic benchtop filling system that allows the user to switch between pump technologies while utilizing one base unit. The base unit is outfitted to accommodate peristaltic, lobe, gear, and piston pumps providing a maximum amount of flexibility and versatility in one unit. The base unit employs a computerized servo motor control system and docking hardware for driving any of the four different pump types. The system is designed to automate the filling of sample containers regardless of which pump is mounted by tare weighting, and the drive will adjust itself to dispense the correct weight. The pump drive includes appropriate reduction gearing and quick disconnect flexible couplings for each of the different pump types, a side-mounted adapter for connecting any of the peristaltic, gear and lobe pumps, and a separate piston drive assembly and dock-connector at the rear for a piston pump. The device includes a touch-screen interface with control software for user-setup, establishing different fill recipes, and run time. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100170592 | Device and Method for Filling Food Pots - The invention relates to a device ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100193068 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILLING TRAYS - This involves a device ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110000579 | BIO-FUELS VEHICLE FUELING SYSTEM - A system for custom fueling a motor vehicle including: a fuel dispenser configured and adapted to blend fuels from two or more tanks while dispensing; a processor in communication with the fuel dispenser and configured and adapted to receive a set of fuel blend information for a motor vehicle, wherein the set of fuel blend information includes in-warranty bio-diesel blend ranges and customer fuel blend preferences; a fuel blend selection module operably connected to the processor for receiving the set of fuel blend information, processing the set of fuel blend information, and returning fuel blend instructions which are then provided to the fuel dispenser for dispensing fuel per the fuel blend instructions. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110168293 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR MAKING UP PREPARATIONS - The invention relates to a method for filling a container ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110209796 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE STERILE FILLING OF TWO DIFFERENT PRODUCT FLOWS INTO A CONTAINER - A method and an apparatus for the sterile filling of two different product flows into a container, where the first product flow is thermally treated for pasteurizing/sterilizing, is cooled down and fed to a filling valve, and the second product flow is thermally treated for pasteurizing/sterilizing, and then, in the hot state, is added to the first product flow upstream of or in the filling valve. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110284122 | Drink layering potion machine - A drink layering portion machine reliably creates undisturbed air bubble free multiple drink layers. The portion machine includes a flat bottom hollow structure, a top with a pouring cup that is shaped as a bowl having a hemispherical or semi-circular basin and having a central aperture at its bottom base. A thin rod, preferably textured, passes through the aperture with a small clearance. A second aperture displaced from the first aperture supports the thin rod providing wobble free movement. The bottom end of the thin rod carries a float, preferably textured. The drink layering portion machine is placed with a hollow structure encircling or hovering over a glass and stabilizing it from tilting. The float rests on the liquor in the interior of the glass as liquor is poured into the pouring cup. The liquor runs down at a slow volumetric rate through the small clearance, down the thin rod, over the float external surface into the glass forming layered undisturbed drink free from air bubble entrapment. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110290371 | Miniaturized Plant for Producing Gas Mixtures - The invention relates to a plant for filling gas cylinders with pure gases and/or mixtures of pure gases or special gases, said plant including: a device for selecting gas and/or for making mixtures of gases to be fed into a gas cylinder; apparatuses for analyzing the composition of said mixtures or said pure gases; characterized in that the following measures are implemented: the plant is integrally contained in a transportable container having a ground surface lower than 45 m | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110297274 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS OF A COMPOSITION - A method for forming a diffuse visual pattern of two or more product components in a container. The method includes providing a filler/mixer having a mixing chamber with up to about 10 mixing elements. A container is positioned after the mixing chamber on a container support that is capable of rotating the container. The components are fed into the mixing chamber to form a mixture. The mixture is fed into the container while it is rotated and concurrently separated from the mixing chamber. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120006447 | INFLATION METHOD FOR AND GAME BALL WITH NOISE SUPPRESSION DISK - An inflatable game ball containing a noise suppression device and a method for inflating the game ball are described. More particularly, a free standing, noise suppression disk is fit snuggly within a central area of the hollow internal cavity formed by the bladder of the game ball. The diameter of the noise suppression disk is slightly larger than the diameter of the hollow internal cavity of the ball, while the thickness of the disk is sufficient to provide necessary rigidity to the game ball noise suppressor without adding excess weight to the ball. An exact amount of SF | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120012226 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MIXING BEVERAGES - A device and method for the mixing of a beverage where, due to the fact that an aqueous mixed phase, in which the recipe constituents needed for mixing the beverage are contained and which has a higher water content than the prepared mixed beverage, is collected in a tank, the mixed phase can be added specifically to a beverage mixture of excess concentration in order to adjust the desired final concentration. The mixed phase preferably contains returned proportions of the prepared mixed beverage. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012227 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING BEVERAGES - A method for packaging a beverage comprising particulates in a liquid, the method comprising dispensing a first portion of the beverage from a first source into containers, wherein the first portion of the beverage comprises at least a majority of the particulates and a first portion of the liquid, dispensing from a counterpressure filler a second portion of the beverage from a second source into the containers, wherein the second portion of the beverage comprises a second portion of the liquid, and sealing the containers to form packaged beverages. An apparatus for packaging a beverage comprising particulates in a liquid. A method for packaging, in sequence, a first beverage comprising particulates in a liquid and a second beverage comprising a carbonated beverage. A method for packaging a beverage comprising a dairy component and a liquid. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120018034 | Delivery Device for Fluid Products and Relative Delivery Method - A delivery device for fluid products including a plurality of containers, each able to contain a predetermined fluid and connected to an associated delivery unit. The device also includes a support on which the containers are mounted, able to rotate to position sequentially, at different moments of time according to one or more predetermined sequences, at least some of the delivery units in a predetermined delivery seating, to deliver corresponding quantities of fluid to obtain a desired fluid composition. The delivery device contains stirrers, associated with the containers to mix the fluids contained in the containers. At least some of the stirrers are able to be selectively activated, independently of each other, to maintain the corresponding fluid in optimum conditions to allow an efficient delivery by the corresponding delivery unit disposed in the delivery seating. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120090731 | SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - One exemplary embodiment can be a separation system. The separation system can include an adsorption zone, a rotary valve, a transition zone, and one or more pipes. Usually, the transition zone includes one or more lines communicating the rotary valve with the adsorption zone. The rotary valve alternatively may distribute an input of a feed or a desorbent to the adsorption zone or alternatively can receive an output of a raffinate or an extract from the adsorption zone in a line, and a remnant may remain in the line from a previous input or output. One or more pipes outside the transition zone communicating with the rotary valve can form at least one pipe volume receiving an input for dislodging a remnant or for receiving a remnant from the line. The remnant may be different from the input or output. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120152403 | MICROSCOPE ACCESSORY AND MICROPLATE APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PHOSPHORESCENCE AND CELLULAR OXYGEN CONSUMPTION - A microplate apparatus having a bottom plate defining a plurality of very small microwells (for example, each having a volume of 0.02 or less) for containing sample material and a top plate defining a plurality of domes, each of which housing a sensors for measuring biological parameters, such as cellular oxygen consumption, pH changes, calcium uptake, and metabolic reduction of fluorescent dyes. The top and bottom plates may be composed of quartz. The microplate assembly may be fabricated using a method involving applying an etching solution to each of the top and bottom plates to create the domes and microwells. Additionally, etching solution may be applied to the bottom plate to create a raised lip region around each of the microwells. The etched-away areas surrounding the lip regions facilitate the changing of microwell solution without disrupting the samples. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120152404 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO DELIVER FLUID PRODUCTS - Device to deliver fluid products, comprising a plurality of canisters, each containing a predetermined fluid, and connected to an associated delivery unit. The device comprises a rotating support, on which the plurality of canisters and the delivery units are mounted, able to position at different moments of time and according to one or more predetermined sequences, one or more desired and selected delivery units in a corresponding delivery position, in order to deliver predetermined quantities of fluid in an exit container so as to obtain a final product with a desired final composition and/or formula. The device further comprises mixing means for mixing the fluids contained in the canisters and a movement member, for moving the mixing means. The movement member comprises a mixing cam element, substantially circular, concentric to said rotating support and rotatable with respect to it, in at least a reciprocal condition of release between the rotating support and said mixing cam element. The mixing cam element is provided with at least a shaping able to cooperate, during its rotation, with all the mixing means of each canister, so that its activation in rotation determines the activation of all the mixing means of the fluid products inside all the canisters. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120180902 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH A FILLING MATERIAL COMPOSED OF AT LEAST ONE FIRST AND ONE SECOND LIQUID COMPONENT AT A PREDETERMINED RATIO - The invention relates to a method and an associated device for filling containers ( | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120186693 | PILL ASSEMBLY FOR PILL PACKAGING AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A pill assembly configured to receive the correct selection of medications in the correct dosages for a particular patient. The pill assembly comprises containers wherein at least one of the containers is configured to receive a plurality of different pills. The containers are adjacent to one another. The pill assembly also comprises a plurality of lids. Each of the lids is configured to seal a corresponding container. The containers have a top surface with a flange that is configured to receive the corresponding lid. Each lid has a surface that is configured to receive a printable indicia with patient specific information. The pill assembly may also comprise a sleeve that is configured to slidably interface with the containers. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120199241 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OVERLAYING BLOOD OR CELLULAR SUSPENSIONS - A device is described that overlays a first fluid, such as blood or a cellular suspension onto a base material, such as a Ficoll liquid density gradient. In some embodiments, the fluid layering device includes a cylindrical reservoir, a fluid barrier, a coupling extension, one or more helical channels in fluid communication with the reservoir, and an exhaust vent. The fluid layering device can be coupled through its coupling extension to an open end of a container, such as a conical centrifuge tube, including the base material. Once attached, the device regulates flow of the first fluid from the reservoir into the conical tube so that a suitable overlay is formed without substantially disturbing a surface of the base material, regardless of the care and skill of the user. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120216911 | AUTOMATED CUSTOMIZED COSMETIC DISPENSER - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120241044 | METHOD AND FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH A FILLING MATERIAL COMPOSED OF AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS IN A VOLUME-AND/OR AMOUNT-CONTROLLED MANNER - A method for filling containers with a filling material having different components includes feeding a first component to a container to be filled, directly measuring an amount of the first component, carrying out one of an amount-controlled introduction of a second component into the container indirectly by measuring an amount flow rate of the first component resulting from an amount flow rate of the second component, wherein an amount flow rate of the second component is directly an amount flow rate flowing to a respective container, and an amount-measuring device used for the measurement is flowed through in the direction of flow during the direct measurement of the amount flow rate of the first component and the indirect measurement of the amount flow rate of the second component. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120261028 | MACHINE FOR PRODUCING FOAM WITHIN A BAG - A machine produces foam-in-bag from foam precursors mixed within the bag. The machine comprises a base and a shell. The base and shell are moveable relative each other between a base/shell disengaged position and a base/shell engaged position. In the base/shell engaged position, the base and shell divide the bag so that a mixing chamber is isolated from the remainder portion of the bag. First and second nozzles inject foam precursors into the mixing chamber. A mixer engages the mixing chamber to provide mixing energy to facilitate the foam reaction. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120312418 | INSTALLATION FOR PACKAGING NO USING MASS FLOW METERS - The invention relates to an installation for packaging a gaseous NO/N | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130008557 | Blending Compressed Gases - Compressed gas delivery system and process for use thereof wherein compressed gases are withdrawn from compressed gas storage vessels, passed through pressure regulated flow control valves and critical flow venturis to control the mass flow rates of the compressed gases forming the blend of the compressed gases prior to dispending the blend. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130014857 | Injecting Device and Method of Filling a Holder with Separated Liquid LayersAANM Kinds; Diederik JasperAACI HoogstratenAACO BEAAGP Kinds; Diederik Jasper Hoogstraten BEAANM Poppenk; Fedde MartijnAACI DelftAACO NLAAGP Poppenk; Fedde Martijn Delft NLAANM Van Meer; Philip MarkusAACI DelftAACO NLAAGP Van Meer; Philip Markus Delft NL - The present invention relates to an injecting device for filling a holder with separated liquid layers. The device comprises at least two containers for holding different liquids, an injector for filling a holder with separated liquid layers and moving means for setting the distance between the holder and the injector. The invention also comprises a method for filling a holder with separated liquid layers. The method comprises the steps of placing a holder with bottom, disposing inside the holder, and at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the holder, a feed conduit with an outflow opening for dispensing liquid, and allowing different liquids to flow sequentially out of the feed conduit, wherein the distance between the outflow opening and the bottom is maintained. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130025742 | AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES - An automatic machine for dispensing beverages has at least two rotatable cup dispensing towers having a plurality of housings for variously sized stacked cups. The housings may be rotated in a selective manner. Cups are dispensed from the housings. A cup holder device includes cup holders that receive the dispensed cups. The cup holder device is rotatable about a vertical axis that is parallel to the axes of rotation of the rotatable cup dispensing towers. The cup holder device is provided with at least two cup holders that move along concentric circular trajectories with respect to the vertical axis of the cup holder device. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130042941 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH WATER COOLER AND CONCENTRATE ADDING DEVICE - A beverage dispenser ( | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130061981 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING DRIPPINGS FROM A BEVERAGE DISPENSER VIA AN EXPANSION VALVE - A beverage system includes an ingredient module and an ingredient dispensing valve dispensing an ingredient into a beverage container. The ingredient module comprises a housing, an ingredient container disposed within the housing, a first ingredient conduit disposed between the ingredient container and the ingredient dispensing valve, and a pumping device that causes the ingredient to move from the ingredient container, through the first ingredient conduit, and through the ingredient dispensing valve under pressure. A valve receives the ingredient from the pumping device and passes the ingredient to the dispensing valve. The valve includes a second ingredient conduit, where the valve controls the size of the second ingredient conduit, such that the size of the second ingredient conduit is reduced during dispensing of the ingredient to the dispensing valve and enlarged when the dispensing of the ingredient to the dispensing valve is terminated. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130074980 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS - A process for dispensing a beverage into a cup comprising the steps of : providing a dispensing structure; providing a transportation mechanism linked with the dispensing structure; providing a staging structure linked with the transportation structure; providing a control system linked with the dispensing structure, staging structure and the transportation mechanism; providing a sensor mechanism linked with the control system, the sensor mechanism providing signals indicating the position of a cup; providing a cup identification system having an interactive display connected to the control system; picking a cup from a storage device and positioning it within a dispensing structure; dispensing ice and a beverage at separate locations within the dispensing structure; transporting the filled beverage to a staging structure; positioning the filled cup in the staging structure; removing the filled cup from the staging structure for sale to a customer wherein the cup identification system and the display outputs visual characteristics indicating the position and characteristics of a cup at every stage of the process. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130074981 | LEATHER AND VINYL RESTORATION COMPOSITION AND METHOD - This invention relates to the restoration of leather and vinyl surfaces. Specifically, this invention relates to a composition for use in maintaining and restoring leather and vinyl surfaces as well as a method of creating the composition. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130092282 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A method of dispensing a beverage includes the steps of: providing a housing having a plurality of reservoirs of beverage concentrate each reservoir having a concentrate pump and flexible conduit terminating in a nozzle; providing a plurality of drivers driving said concentrate pumps; providing diluent to the pumped concentrate to produce a beverage; providing a multiple dispense head accepting the plurality of nozzles; selecting a flexible pouch and bringing it into alignment with a nozzle in a filling position where it is filled via an opening; closing said opening and dispensing said filled sealed flexible pouch; wherein the filling position is a fixed position and wherein said nozzles are movable relative to the filling position such that any one of said plurality of nozzles can be presented at said filling position. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130105042 | Liquid Dispensing For High-Throughput Experimentation | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130153085 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A multi-compartment beverage container allows multiple distinct beverages to be stored and consumed or dispensed. The container may comprise an outer shell separated into multiple compartments by a divider. A user may select which of multiple beverages to consume or dispense aligning a conduit or opening of the container's cap to the desired compartment. The beverage in that conduit may then be consumed or dispensed through the conduit or opening. An inner cover may be included to help ensure liquids are sealed within each compartment. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130199663 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING MATERIALS - An exemplary system for dispensing liquid and solid materials can comprise a tank; one or more liquid feeders configured to dispense one or more liquids into the tank; a powder hopper comprising a powder inlet, a powder outlet, and a valve configured to open and close the powder outlet, the powder outlet being coupled to the tank; one or more powder feeders coupled to the powder inlet of the powder hopper; a first scale configured to measure the mass of powder dispensed into the powder hopper; a second scale configured to measure the mass of the liquids dispensed into the tank; and a control system configured to control the dispensing of liquids and powders based at least in part on the mass measurements from the first and second scales. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130206278 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING A SPRAYER TANK - The present invention relates to a system for filling a sprayer tank with at least one liquid solution, including at least a first tank containing a first liquid solution and a second tank configured to contain a second liquid solution, means for temporarily connecting the system to the tank, means for incorporating an active material into the first tank or between the first tank and the connecting means, and pumping means controlled by a control device and configured to selectively fill the tank with the liquid solution(s). The system also includes means for preparing the first liquid solution in the first tank by mixing the second solution and the active material in predetermined proportions. The means for preparing the first liquid solution include at least the means for incorporating the active material, which are positioned between the first tank and the second tank, as well as agitation means configured to ensure that the first liquid solution remains a suspension in the first tank. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130213522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REFILLING INK CONTAINERS - An inkjet printer cartridge refilling system is described. The system may include a plurality of fixtures or adapters that are configured to hold inkjet printer cartridges. The adapters allow a variety of different configurations of inkjet printer cartridges to be refilled and cleaned by mating the cartridges to universal stations on the refilling system. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130220480 | AUTOMATED BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH ICE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSING - The present application provides an automated beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage and ice into a cup. The automated beverage dispenser may include an ice dispensing station with an ice auger and a weight sensor, a beverage dispensing station, and a control device. The control device instructs the ice auger to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of ice and instructs the beverage dispensing station to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of the beverage in response to a weight of the cup as determined by the weight sensor. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130220481 | METHOD AND FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING CONTAINERS IN A VOLUME AND/OR QUANTITY CONTROLLED MANNER - A filling element includes a channel that forms a delivery opening for delivering filling into a container, a valve arranged in the channel for opening and closing the filling element, the valve being connected by a control valve device to sources for a main and additional component of the filling, and a filling-material section common to the components and forming a space. The element also includes flow meters for measuring volumetric flow of the filling and generating corresponding electrical measurement signals. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130255828 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A FILLING PATTERN FOR FILLING CONTAINERS - The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for generating a filling pattern for filling a product in a container, comprising a measuring unit ( | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130340883 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHODS OF PROCESSING LIQUIDS OR LIQUID-BASED SUBSTANCES - Apparatus for processing liquids or liquid-based substances includes a plurality of volumes at least two of which are defined at least in part by one or more phaseguides inside the volume and/or in a conduit connected thereto for controlling aliquoting of one or more liquids or liquid-based substances inside the volume. Each volume has an upstream and downstream side with respect to meniscus advancement direction via which it may be filled with or emptied of one or more liquids or liquid-based substances. The apparatus also includes at least one common upstream-side conduit connected to supply a liquid or liquid-based substance via a plurality of the inlet or extraction conduits, a plurality of the phaseguides exhibiting a predetermined level of stability and one or more of the phaseguides exhibiting a predetermined different stability compared with the stability of at least one of the other phaseguides whereby to control the preference order in which the volumes fill and/or empty. The stability is determined by the value and radius of an acute angle along a said phaseguide at the downstream side of the phaseguide. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140027011 | System and Method for Combining, Packaging, and Separating Blended Seed Product - A system and method are provided for creating a precision blended seed product. A first seed group is received in a first seed hopper and transferred to a first automated metering device. A second seed group is received in a second seed hopper and transferred to a second automated metering device. A controlled portion of seed may then be metered from the first seed group with the first automated metering device and from the second seed group with the second automated metering device. The respective metered portions can then be combined together to create a precision blended seed product that includes a predetermined portion of the first seed group and a predetermined portion of the second seed group. In addition, a system and method are provided for separating two or more seed groups from a blended seed product, for example, to test one or both components and replace bad seed. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140041752 | USE OF A DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING MIXTURES OF PHARMACEUTICAL SUBSTANCES - A method for the preparing mixtures of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical substances ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140102580 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FROZEN CONFECTION PRODUCT - A method and apparatus for making a frozen confection product is provided. The method includes the use of a plurality of nozzles on a product-making machine. The nozzles are rotated while dispensing a frozen confection to create a swirl configuration in a product holder, such as a cone. The nozzles continue to rotate and dispense the frozen confection therefrom while moving from one set of product holders to the next, to continually dispense the frozen confection to fill each additional set of product holders. An additional confection may also be dispensed in the interior and exterior of the frozen confection and/or product holder. Additional stations, such as filling, stomping, freezing, dipping, and wrapping may be also included with the machine, with the product being indexed to the additional stations of the machine. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140124088 | Method for Producing Concrete Blocks - A method for producing concrete blocks, and in particular paving stones, building blocks or the like, with a storage container forming a receiving space for a plurality of layers of different-colored concrete, dispensing means being provided in order to dispense partial amounts of the layers from the receiving space in such a way that a downstream release device receives a mixture of the layers of different-colored concrete, characterized in that at least a partial portion of a side wall of the receiving space is provided with at least one dispensing opening for dispensing a partial amount of the layers, the size of passage of the dispensing opening being variable by the dispensing means. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140174595 | Color Dispensing System and Method - A paint creation and dispensing system includes a variety of components for creating paint of a selected color and paint type and for processing payment for the paint. The system may be configured to receive a color selection in a variety of ways including through customer selection and via an electronic color reader (portable or stationary). The paint system may allow a customer to obtain an amount (e.g., a sample or a full gallon) of paint without help from a store employee or other personnel. In one or more arrangements, the paint system may be networked so that a customer may pre-order paint, upload color selections, make a payment, and or order additional supplies of paint or other products based on the color chosen for final painting. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140202588 | Machine and Method For The Automatic Preparation Of Intravenous Medication - A machine for the automatic preparation of an intravenous medication is provided. In one implementation the machine has a chamber with a starting products area where at least one receptacle is disposed with a base product from which the intravenous medication is generated, a transfer tools area where at least one transfer tool that is used to prepare the required medication is disposed, a prepared products area where at least one container to house the prepared medication is disposed, and a first robot to handle the transfer tool, the first robot being adapted to transport the transfer tool between the transfer tools area, the starting products area and the prepared products area in order to prepare the intravenous medication. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140261870 | CHEMICAL DILUTION SYSTEM - A dilute chemical solution may be prepared in response to a dispense request by combining multiple concentrated chemicals with a diluent. In one example, a target amount of diluent is dispensed into a container until a measured weight of the diluent reaches a target weight. A first concentrated chemical is also dispensed into the container until a measured weight of the first concentrated chemical reaches a target weight. The liquid solution containing the diluent and the first concentrated chemical is withdrawn from the container and applied on a second concentrated chemical that is a solid state product so as to cause the second concentrated chemical to at least partially dissolve and enter the container. In some applications, the first and second concentrated chemicals react with one another to generate an active molecule in the chemical solution that is not present in either of the two concentrated chemicals. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140326360 | DEVICE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY FILLING AT LEAST TWO FOODS OF DIFFERENT COMPOSITIONS INTO ONE CONTAINER - A device for simultaneously filling at least two foods of different compositions, predominantly in a thick fluid and/or pasty form, into a container, particularly a transparent plastic cup, having a valve head with a nozzle inlet opening and nozzle outlet openings for the food and fed by dosing devices, wherein the controller has a control disc ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140345745 | METHOD, FILLING SYSTEM AND FILLING ELEMENT FOR FILLING CONTAINERS - A method for filling containers with filling goods that comprise liquid that has a solids content includes using a magnetically inductive flow meter for controlling at least one of volume and quantity of said filling goods in a particular container. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140360621 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS - An apparatus for filling containers with a liquid filling material includes a container treatment unit, a weighing unit, container carriers, weighing cells, a conveying element, filling positions, container receptacles, and a container-conveying section. As the conveying element, on which the filling positions are formed, rotates, it introduces filling material into the containers. The conveying element includes the container-conveying section, which moves the containers in a container-conveying direction. The weighing unit, which is made in the conveying element, weighs containers on the container-conveying section. Each container receptacle forms a weighing position with an associated container carrier and weighing cell. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140373969 | Multiple Stream Filling System - A filling line for filling a number of containers. The filling line may include a continuous conveyor, one or more micro-ingredient dosers positioned about the continuous conveyor, and one or more macro-ingredient stations positioned along the continuous conveyor. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150129083 | FILLING UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING AN ARTICLE WITH A POURABLE PRODUCT - A filling unit for contact or contactless filling an article is disclosed. The filling unit includes a tank comprising: a first valve, which may allow or prevent the fluidic connection between a first region of the tank and the article; a first fluidic line which extends from the tank to the article in case of contact filling; a second valve, which may allow or prevent the flow along the first fluidic line; and a control unit configured to set the first valve in a first closed configuration and the second valve in a second open configuration in case of contact filling. The filling unit further includes a second fluidic line distinct from the first fluidic line and extends from the inner volume of the article to a discharge area distinct from the tank; and a third valve, which may allow or prevent the flow along the second fluidic line. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150314895 | METHOD OF FILLING A CONTAINER WITH ANIMAL LITTER - A filling method for filling a container with animal litter, whereby large-sized granules and small-sized granules can be easily filled into containers in a predetermined blending ratio, and essentially the same blending ratio can be maintained for different containers. In a supply step in which the animal litter is supplied to a hopper, the animal litter is allowed to freely drop from above the storage space of the hopper, and in the storage space there are formed a first region in which the blending ratio of the small-sized granules with respect to the large-sized granules in a unit mass of the animal litter is equal to or less than the predetermined blending ratio and a second region in which the ratio is greater than the predetermined blending ratio, in an arrangement along the lengthwise direction of the storage space. Also, in a filling step in which the animal litter is filled into containers, delivery holes capable of delivering the animal litter of the first region and delivery holes capable of delivering the animal litter of the second region are selected, and the animal litter is delivered in the predetermined amount at least once each from each of the selected delivery holes, filling the containers so that the large-sized granules and small-sized granules in the unit amount are in the predetermined target blending ratio. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150374585 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPOUNDING MEDICATION - A medication compounding system is described that is capable of receiving one or more medications and diluents and that includes an array of moveable transfer cartridges to access a medication container and to transfer medication. The transferred medication may be joined with a diluent to form a compounded medication. The resulting compounded medication may then be directed to a filling port where a compounded medication container may be coupled. A second medication container may align with a second transfer cartridge to transfer a second medication. Because the device may comprise one or more medications and diluents, a series of compounded medications may be created using an individual transfer cartridge for each medication. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160023879 | COLD BEVERAGE DISPENSER - An apparatus for making a mixed drink includes a housing, a first single-serve beverage container, a second single-serve beverage container, an opening mechanism for opening the single-serve beverage containers, a chamber with an outlet, a water reservoir, and a pump. The first container holds a concentrate and the second container holds an alcohol. The chamber has an inlet for receiving the contents of the first and second containers and further includes an outlet. The water reservoir is positioned in the housing. The pump is coupled to the water reservoir for transferring water to the vicinity of the first and second containers. Water from the reservoir enters the chamber directly and/or through one or more of the containers. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160052767 | Container Filling System and Valve for Same - A container filling valve may include a shuttle and a drive sleeve that are magnetically coupled. Movement of the drive sleeve may move the shuttle from a position in which the filling valve is closed to a position in which the filling valve is open. A container handling arm may include a distal end configured to hold a container and a proximal end that includes a load cell. A low flow setpoint system may be configured to arrest closing of a filling valve when that filling valve is partially closed. A pressure control system may be configured to maintain a desired pressure in a reservoir or in a flow path from that reservoir. A product recirculation system may be configured to adjust flow rate in the product recirculation system. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160089301 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZED INJECTION TREATMENT - An automated system ( | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160120219 | PROCESS FOR REFILLING AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - Process for refilling an electronic cigarette with refillable reservoir, implemented by means of a container ( | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160159502 | Multiple Stream Filling System - A filling line for filling a number of containers. The filling line may include a continuous conveyor, one or more micro-ingredient dosers positioned about the continuous conveyor, and one or more macro-ingredient stations positioned along the continuous conveyor. | 06-09-2016 |
