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| 20080223877 | Dispenser - A dispenser for dispensing metered amounts of powdered material, such as baby formula, from a dispenser unit, or cartridge, that can be quickly and easily interconnected with the dispenser. The dispenser can accommodate formula bottles of various sizes and includes a dispensing plunger that provides an oscillating action to prevent compaction of the formula and functions to ensure even dispensing of the formula into the formula bottle. Uniquely, actuation of the dispensing plunger creates a negative pressure internally of the dispensing chamber of the dispenser so as to assist the uniform withdrawal of formula from the cartridge. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080302827 | SPRAY DISPENSER - A spray dispenser for containing and dispensing a fluid comprises a barrel to contain the fluid and a cap portion connected to the barrel. The cap portion includes a pump means. A fluid conduit is within the barrel and connected to the pump means. A clip is connected to a selected one of the barrel and the cap portion, such that the spray dispenser is in an inverted orientation when in place in a pocket by way of the clip. Alternatively, a plate type-member and a removable cap cover may be selectively employed to maintain the spray dispenser in an inverted orientation when not in use. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090114682 | Easy Access Dispenser - Ungainly attempts to refill antiseptic lotion, or liquid soap containers housed below a sink or vanity cabinet and attached to a surface mounted dispensing pump are addressed by providing a kit of accessories with a larger reservoir and a long, flexible extension tube. The reservoir, in the form of a large bottle or suspended, flexible wailed bag, is supplied with a modified cap and extension tube to allow easy access for replacing the antiseptic fluid container. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090188943 | DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser formed of a bottle for housing the fluid, a discharge mechanism for discharging fluid from the bottle, and a protrusion that is connected to and extends from the bottom of the bottle. The protrusion has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the bottom wall of the bottle. The bottle is capable of standing upward on a horizontal surface without the use of a separate base or mount when the protrusion extends into an aperture in the horizontal surface such that the bottom wall of the bottle rests on the horizontal surface. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090200336 | Elastomeric dispensing container - An elastomeric dispensing container for a fluid includes an elastomeric receptacle defining a chamber therein and having an integrally formed gasket extending radially from an opening formed on a lower end and a receptacle neck providing communications between the chamber and the opening, a relatively rigid sleeve disposed concentrically about the receptacle neck having a sleeve neck with a lower face adjacent to the integral gasket, a cap having a lid covering the receptacle opening and the integral gasket with a dispensing orifice formed therein and a cap neck extending from the lid disposed concentrically about the sleeve neck, and engaging means formed on the sleeve neck and the cap neck providing removable attachment therebetween wherein the engaging means secures the integral gasket in a compressed and substantially fluid-tight state between the lid and the sleeve lower face. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090212072 | Liquid dispenser - The liquid dispenser has a base having an attachment for an inverted liquid container at one end and a dispenser pump at the other end. The base may be weighted for stability. A supply line extends through the base from the container attachment to the pump, and a vent line extends from the pump area back to the container attachment. The inverted container allows a viscous liquid, e.g., soap, lotion, or perhaps ketchup or other sauces in a restaurant environment, to drain from the container without waste or extraordinary efforts to access the last few measures of liquid from the container. When the container is to be replaced, the assembly is inverted, the old container is removed, and a new container or the original refilled container is reinstalled. The assembly is then returned to its upright position for continued use. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100001021 | SPOUT COVER - A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end includes a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector. A receiving area is defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout. The first member is movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100213214 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A MATING PORTION OF A FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR - A method and apparatus for treating a mating portion of a fiber optic connector for reducing an insertion force for the mating portion includes providing a mating portion of a fiber optic connector and treating the mating portion of the fiber optic connector by applying a cleaning and/or lubricating solution thereto to reduce the insertion force of the mating portion. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100282778 | FITMENT FOR CONNECTING A CONTAINER TO A DISPENSING APPLIANCE - The present invention relates to a fitment for establishing a leak-tight fluid communication between a support having means for generating compressed gas, and at least one container containing an edible product that is to be connected to said support, characterized in that said fitment comprises: (i) at least one cylindrical, conical or frusto-conical orifice located on the container or on the support, said orifice having an ovoid cross-section and comprising at least one groove or protrusion disposed parallel the longitudinal axis of said orifice, (ii) a one-way valve to allow compressed air only in the way from said support to the container, (iii) at least one corresponding plug located on the support, or respectively on the container, for removably fitting said orifice in a leak-tight manner. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100294806 | Door Handle and Antibacterial Dispenser - A door-handle apparatus includes a handle assembly that can be used to move a door. A reservoir for holding a sanitizing agent may be positioned within a cavity defined by the handle assembly. A sanitizing agent dispenser is coupled to the handle assembly and is in communication with the reservoir. The sanitizing agent dispenser may be positioned so that it releases the sanitizing agent in a direction away from the handle assembly. The reservoir may be removable from the handle assembly. An opening in the handle assembly may provide access to the reservoir. The handle assembly may be attached to a support plate that is secured to a door. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100314413 | Soap Dispenser Assembly with Flexible Conduit - A soap dispenser assembly having a manually operated pump with a suction and a discharge, a dispensing spout, and a flexible conduit providing fluid communication between the assembly and a container or reservoir for liquid soap that is not supported by the dispenser and is instead supported by a substrate disposed below the countertop, sink or lavatory. A check valve is optionally provided. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110011892 | Dispensing device - A dispensing device that may hold at least two bottles in place. The device may be able to hold a system comprising multiple bottles and/or cans in place. The device may comprise a grip, means for supporting fluid containers, a chamber that facilitates equal distribution and efficient discharge of liquids via a spout. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110056988 | WHIPPED-CREAM DISPENSER TYPE COOKING APPARATUS WITH STORAGE HOLDER - The invention relates to a whipped-cream dispenser type cooking apparatus ( | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110101030 | DISPENSER PART - A dispenser part, includes a first injection moulded plastic component part with an associated first mating surface along a first edge; a second injection moulded plastic component part having an associated second mating surface; a seam formed by the first mating surface and the second mating surface during injection moulding for joining the first component part and the second component part to define a dispenser part. A transverse cross section of the seam includes at least one step and at least one contact surface intermediate an inner and an outer surface of the dispenser part. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110121036 | APPARATUS FOR DISPERSING ADDITIVE INTO A FLUID STREAM - An apparatus for dispersing additive into a fluid stream is disclosed. Also disclosed are systems comprising a fluid handling apparatus and an additive pod configured to disperse additive into a fluid stream. In some embodiments, the additive pods are easy to install into an outlet portion of a fluid handling apparatus, and do not require special training or the use of tools. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110132931 | INTERACTIVE CHILDREN'S HAND SANITIZER - A waterless hand sanitizer dispenser is disclosed which integrates the dispensing of waterless hand sanitizer into an interactive play environment, so that young children are not required to interrupt play to clean their hands, but instead are induced to clean their hands through the very act of engaging in play. In preferred embodiments, the dispenser includes a reservoir of waterless hand sanitizer, and an air compressor that is able to mix air with the sanitizer and create foam therefrom. The foam is integrated into an interchangeable interactive play environment such as imaginary snow, rain, or soap suds. In preferred embodiments, the toy dispenser is securely mounted to the surface of a tabletop or inside the clear sphere of a wonka embodiment, and the air compressor is manually-operable, pedal-operable, and/or mechanically driven. A far infrared sensor can be used to dispense the waterless hand sanitizer. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110139822 | Soap Dispenser - A liquid soap dispenser, comprises: a hollow housing combined by a replaceable liquid squeezing box and a bottom box; a liquid soap container disposed in the housing; a single-way valve mounted at the rear end of the liquid soap container; a nozzle connected with the front end of the liquid soap container; a liquid outlet valve disposed in the nozzle; wherein the liquid squeezing box has a frame or plate on which pattern or characters are printed; the liquid squeezing box is connected to the bottom box by screws, so that the liquid squeezing box is replaceable. The main purpose of present invention is to improve and enhance the appearance of the liquid soap dispenser. Moreover, by replacing the liquid squeezing box and utilizing the plate or frame to which a picture such as for advertising can be attached, the blank and unused front surface of the liquid squeezing box is turned into an advertising region which might bring more business opportunity and thereby the fortune. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110215115 | COUNTER MOUNTED DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH ABOVE-COUNTER REFILL UNIT - A counter-mounted dispensing system includes a refill housing mounted above a counter. A refill unit is selectively received in the refill housing in order to deliver a fluid within the refill unit to an end user. The refill unit includes a container holding fluid to be dispensed, and a pump communicating with the fluid in the container. A spout is also mounted above the counter and may be provided as part of the refill housing. An actuation unit having pump actuator mechanisms is mounted at a position below the counter. A passage extends through the counter, and the pump and the pump actuator mechanisms operatively communicate through the passage when the refill unit is installed in the refill housing. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110248047 | CONTAINER LINER SYSTEMS - A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge. The system comprises an arrangement of interior support baffles operating in conjunction with a plurality of exterior anchor straps adapted to distribute the cargo load throughout the length of the liner. A specialized hopper for unloading the bulk material is also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110315714 | CHEMICAL DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Improvements in modular dispenser and chemical source cabinets include field-replaceable door hinges, field-serviceable dispenser manifolds, removeably mounted in the modular dispenser cabinets, and rotating water inlet fittings to facilitate interconnection to a water source and the placement of chemical cabinet modules in close proximity. These features are used together or separately and preferably with customizable rail mounting elements. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120000936 | MEDICINE DISPENSER - A medicine dispenser is provided. The dispenser includes a container for holding a medicine. The container has a spout on a first end for dispensing the medicine and a first cap is selectively engageable with the spout. A second cap is selectively engageable about the first end of the container and has a first major surface longitudinally spaced-apart therefrom. The first major surface extends laterally at least partially outside of a periphery of the spout to form a base for supporting the container on a proximal surface. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120006851 | DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser formed of a bottle for housing the fluid, a discharge mechanism for discharging fluid from the bottle, and a protrusion that is connected to and extends from the bottom of the bottle. The fluid dispenser may have a fastener and a stabilizer. The protrusion has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the bottom wall of the bottle. The bottle is capable of standing upward on a horizontal surface without the use of a separate base or mount when the protrusion extends into an aperture in the horizontal surface such that the bottom wall of the bottle rests on the horizontal surface. Further, a method of installing a fluid dispenser. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120080450 | FOOD DISPENSER - A food dispenser comprise a flexible container with a spout member at the bottom end thereof. The bottom end of the container is supported by means of a cap stand which surrounds the spout member. The cap stand has a cap for closing or opening the dispenser in view of discharging a fluid food product. Because the cap stand has a collar which is at least partly transparent, the spout member as well as the discharge of the food product from the spout member can be readily observed by the consumer. Thereby, the consumer may control the dosing of the food product from the dispenser in a better way. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120085785 | MODULAR CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular chemical dispensing system includes a plurality of rail members combining to define a wall-mounted grid for supporting dispensing and chemical source modules. The grid is easily secured to a wall and the modules moved laterally onto the grid with rotatable locks securing the modules to the rails. Chemical source modules have lockable doors preventing unauthorized access to chemicals therein and preventing unauthorized module removal. A variety of module configurations are provided, reducing inventories of custom parts. Methods are disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120104047 | Composition for Relief of Insect Bites and Stings and Apparatus and Method for Its Delivery - A composition to relieve itch, pain and swelling associated with a bite or sting, comprising a proteolytic enzyme dissolved in water, an anti-bacterial agent, and a pH lowering agent. The composition is in a dispensing container, and is devoid of other ingredients that may mask the effectiveness of the enzyme. In one form a liquid propellant floats on the composition and a dip tube extends from a discharge valve into the composition. In another form, a piston separates the composition from a pressurized gaseous propellant. In another form, the composition is in a bag in the container and pressurized gaseous propellant surrounds the bag. In a further form the bag is an elastic material that exerts pressure on the composition. In other forms the container is a single use bladder or pouch. The proteolytic enzyme preferably is a meat tenderizer such as Papain or Bromelain. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120152983 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING ICE WATER DISPENSER - A refrigerator having an ice water dispenser either with an overlap frame or flush frame. Said ice water dispenser has a dispenser inner sheet and dispenser outer body onto which a dispenser face cover sheet is attached by means of lateral rips. Said dispenser face cover sheet is fixed to cover the periphery of said outer body with respective openings for buttons. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120211522 | Product Dispensing System with Panel Guide - A product dispensing system including a container defining an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, the container including a weakened severance line extending from the opening to define an access panel, and a dispenser including a frame and a catch element, the frame having a support deck and defining a recess sized to receive the access panel, the catch element being positioned to engage the opening in the container, separate the access panel from the container along the weakened severance line, and guide the separated access panel into the recess when the container is moved along the support deck. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120211523 | Air Treatment Agent Dispenser with Improved Odour Sensor Functionality - A dispensing device for at least one air treatment agent is described herein, the dispensing device comprises: a housing having one or more walls to define an interior adapted to receive at least one removable container of air treatment agent at least partially therein; and within said housing the device comprises: an airborne agent detector means operable to detect airborne agents in the air, wherein said means are provided with at least one aperture to the exterior of the device to permit, in use, air from outside of the device to enter said airborne agent detector means; receiving means for receiving said at least one container of air treatment agent; emanation means adapted, in use, to emanate the air treatment agent from the device through one or more exit orifices in the housing; control means in communication with the emanation means and in communication with said airborne agent detector means; characterised in that said airborne agent detector means is substantially completely isolated from any fluid present in the interior of the housing such that any fluid present in the interior of the housing is substantially completely prevented from passing through said one or more housing walls to be detectable by the airborne agent detector means. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120211524 | MODULE WITH NOZZEL BOOT FOR A FUEL DESPENSING UNIT - The invention relates to a nozzle module ( | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120234862 | Fluid Dispenser with Increased Stability - A dispenser with increased stability includes a pillar tube extending from the stem-spring chamber assembly at the top of the fluid reservoir to the bottom of the fluid reservoir. The pillar tube transmits the force from the hand of the user used to dispense fluid to a pressure sensitive attachment device on the bottom of the fluid reservoir. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120279992 | SPRAY PRODUCT SAMPLE DISPENSER AND MERCHANDISING PRODUCT DISPLAY - A spray delivered sample dispenser and merchandising unit product display is provided which includes an elongate tray and a sample dispenser. The tray is formed from a pair of side walls defining a trough having an open roof to allow a plurality of products each packaged in a container provided with spray dispensing heads to stand for sale therewithin. The sample dispenser includes a housing attached to a front end of the tray. A spray nozzle is seated in the housing. The nozzle has at least one outlet aperture for emitting a spray. The main axis traversing the outlet aperture defines a direction of spray, the outlet aperture being oriented downward toward a plane defining the floor of the trough. The main axis is positioned at an angle from 25 to 75 degree relative to the plane. A lever unit pivotably connected with the housing will actuate the nozzle to spray. A liquid reservoir of product is supported on a carriage attached to the rear end of the tray. Tubing connects the reservoir to the spray nozzle and transports liquid for ejection as a spray via the nozzle. Upon a human hand applying pressure to move the lever unit downward, a spray of product ejects from the nozzle and is intercepted by the back of the same human hand or fingers thereof. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120292345 | Credit Card Sized Liquid Container and Dispenser - A compact liquid container/dispenser shaped and sized with the approximate dimensions of a standard sized credit card. The device includes a flat, generally square container portion capable of holding a small amount of a liquid, such as perfume or cologne. A smaller, flat, generally rectangular, lid portion is attached to the container portion along one edge with flexible hinges. A flat, pump spray dispensing component is fixed on the container portion and extends a suction tube into the liquid contained within the container portion. The lid portion may be closed over the dispensing component so as to cover the mechanism and prevent its inadvertent activation. An alternate embodiment includes a flat, generally square, removable container capsule that may be removed from and replace within the container portion of the device. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130001254 | SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY REVEALING INDICIA - A system for selectively revealing indicia to an observer comprises a transitioning window having a receiving surface and a viewing surface. The receiving surface is positioned in optical communication with an indicia holder that is configured to removably retain indicia, such as information content. During operation, the transitioning window transitions from a substantially opaque state to a substantially transparent state so as to reveal or otherwise display the indicia to an observer via the viewing surface. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130233888 | REFRIGERATOR AND DISPENSER OF REFRIGERATOR - Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet, a door, a dispenser, a water supply pipe, and a nozzle. The cabinet defines a storage space. The door opens and closes the storage space. The dispenser is disposed on a front surface of the door and dispenses water or ice. The water supply pipe is disposed on an inner part of the door and supplies water to the dispenser. The nozzle is removably coupled to an outer part of the dispenser. An end of the water supply pipe is inserted in the nozzle to dispense water. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140110436 | LIQUID CONTROL MOBILITY (LCM) RECEPTACLES - The present disclosure is directed to a liquid control mobility receptacle for storage, filtration, distribution, and transportation of liquids. The liquid control mobility receptacle has a main body that encloses a front security enclosure, a pump enclosure, and a main enclosure for storage of liquids. The main enclosure is disposed between the pump enclosure and the front security enclosure. An internal power source is enclosed within the front security enclosure and is electrically coupled to a pump, which is enclosed in pump enclosure. A fill line is provided to pump liquid from a liquid source into the main enclosure. A recirculation line is provided to recirculate fluid in within the main enclosure. A supply line is provided for pumping fluid out of the main enclosure. In some examples, the liquid control mobility receptacle has an internal power source that is a diesel engine, and the security enclosure further houses a fuel enclosure that is fluidly coupled to the diesel engine. In some further examples, the liquid control mobility receptacle has an internal power source that is a solar power generator, and a top wall of the security enclosure further includes a plurality of solar panels that are electrically coupled to the solar power generator. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140131386 | SHIELDING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FROM LIQUID - Shielding liquid from electronic components may be accomplished by a variety of systems, devices, and techniques. A shielding device may include a substantially vertical channel mounted to a fuel dispenser component; an airflow inlet; a plurality of arrays of angled protrusions; and a plurality of substantially vertical protrusions. The channel is adapted to guide an airflow. The plurality of arrays of angled protrusions are, disposed within the channel and are substantially parallel in arrangement within each array. The angled protrusions within each array are angularly offset in arrangement relative to the angled protrusions within adjacent arrays. The arrays of angled protrusions are adapted to form a tortuous path for the airflow through the channel. The plurality of substantially vertical protrusions are disposed within the channel and are located between the airflow inlet and the plurality of arrays. The vertical protrusions are adapted to substantially straighten the airflow within the channel. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140239014 | PORTABLE FLUID TREATMENT AND DISPENSING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for dispensing fluid to large numbers of people are disclosed. One embodiment of a portable apparatus for treating and dispensing fluid includes a housing that is fluidly attached to a fluid source. Several fluid delivery components are disposed within the housing to dispense fluid to a user. The fluid delivery components may include a pressure regulator, a backflow preventer, filters, cooling misters and dispensing valves such that the such that the fluid source integrity is protected, the fluid purity is improved, and the air within the housing is cooled which in turn provides cooling to the fluid delivery components and the fluid itself. This embodiment also includes a mechanism for providing ballast in the lower portion of the housing in order to stabilize the device and keep it from moving when bumped into by people (accidentally or intentionally) or in windy conditions, and a mechanism to empty the ballast for removal of the system. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140263458 | MEDICATION DISPENSING STATION - A medication dispensing station is provided. The medication dispensing station includes a support base and a cradle pivotally attached to the support base in an elevated position relative to the support base. A medication dispenser may be releasably attachable to the cradle. Therefore, a patient may easily attach the medication dispenser to the cradle, and pivot the cradle to dispense the medication. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140332561 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH IMPROVED OUTLET TUBES ASSEMBLY - The invention concerns a beverage dispenser comprising: at least one beverage ingredient processing assembly ( | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140339262 | RETAINING FRAME FOR A MULTICOUPLING FOR FILLING AND/OR DRAINING A CHEMICAL PLANT CONTAINER - A holding stand for a multicoupling for filling and/or emptying a chemical plant container is provided, having a mounting device for the essentially stationary fastening of the holding stand and at least one compensating device, couplable indirectly or directly to the multicoupling, for varying a position of the multicoupling in relation to the mounting device in the vertical direction and/or in the horizontal direction and/or for varying an angular position of the multicoupling in relation to the mounting device about a vertical and/or horizontal axis of rotation. It thereby becomes possible for a multicoupling to be coupled simply. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140346193 | Trigger Sprayer With Bottle Filling Conduit - A fluid delivery device having a trigger actuated sprayer assembly for dispensing a liquid with features such as a bottle with a concavity, a clip around the bottle neck, a sprayer assembly with a bottle filling conduit and a translucent neck window on the sprayer assembly for viewing the bottle filling conduit. The fluid delivery system includes a bottle with a concavity in the side wall attached to a body. A pump in the body receives fluid from the bottle via a fluid inlet conduit and discharges the fluid from a fluid discharge conduit. Also provided is a kit including (i) a fluid delivery device with a bottle, and (ii) one or more fluid refill containers, wherein the bottle and the container(s) include matching indicia of the fluid such that the bottle is only filled from a container with the fluid indicated by the matching indicia. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150014359 | STABILIZING APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR PUMP DISPENSERS - Various aspects of the present teachings provide, among other things, stabilizing apparatus, methods, and systems for pump-type dispensers, such as standing, hand-operable, pump-type dispensers. For example, according to various embodiments, a stabilizer for pump-type dispensers can comprise a base that includes one or more sidewalls defining an internal orifice including an open top. A pump-type dispenser can be received in an upright fashion within the orifice of the base, such that a pump at the top of the dispenser extends upward, above the open top, so it is directly accessible for operation by a user. In various embodiments, a majority of the dispenser, but not the entire dispenser, can be received within the orifice of the base. In a variety of embodiments, the base is more resistant to tipping than the dispenser it is configured to hold, alone. In various embodiments, the dispenser comprises a substantially cylindrical, tube-type pump dispenser, which can be, according to some embodiments, disposable after the substance it contains has been depleted (i.e., single-use). | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150060494 | MOUTHWASH BOTTLE WITH A PUMP, A BASE AND AN INSERTABLE CUP - A mouthwash dispensing system includes a bottle having a neck defining a top opening and a reservoir having side surfaces and a bottom surface that curves downward towards a center point, a pump mechanism having a pump and a tube extending from the pump and into the reservoir, the tube defining an axis that is coincident with the center point, a base having a top portion for connecting to the bottom surface of the bottle, a front portion defining a cup opening, and left and right protrusions located within the cup opening, and a cup having a top rim portion, a fluid portion and a handle having a flat surface portion extending from the top rim portion and a front holding portion, the cup configured to fit into the cup opening such that the top rim portion is positioned inside the left and right protrusions. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097005 | Dispensing and Housing Apparatuses for Hand Sanitizer and Other Dispensable Products - A device for housing and dispensing hand sanitizers and other dispensable products in proximity to computers and other user technology. One embodiment of the device is a dispenser for hand sanitizer or other dispensable products that can be attached to a standard computer keyboard. In one embodiment, the device is a housing structure of similar size, appearance and feel as the standard “Enter” key. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150122841 | EASY TO EMPTY FLEXIBLE CONTAINERS - Various containers are provided that include a resiliently deformable product volume and a dispenser configured to dispense fluent product from the product volume. When no dispensing force is applied to the product volume, the product volume has an undeformed state and a first interior volume. When a dispensing force is applied to the product volume, the product volume is resiliently deformable to a deformed state in which the product volume is reduced to a second interior volume less than the first interior volume, and the dispenser can dispense at least some of the fluent product from the product volume. When the dispensing force is released, the product volume fully restores itself to the undeformed state. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150122842 | CONTAINERS HAVING A PRODUCT VOLUME AND A STAND-OFF STRUCTURE COUPLED THERETO - Various containers are provided that have a product volume and one or more standoff structures coupled to the product volume. The standoff structures are configured to protect the product volume. The standoff structures may, for example, prevent damage (e.g., denting, rupture, scuffing, etc.) to the product volume, such as to indicia or information disposed on the product volume, that occurs when, for example, the container is dropped, falls, is placed into contact with another object, or is placed into a confined structure. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150300718 | Ice Dispensing Arrangement - An ice dispensing arrangement, particularly for a household refrigeration appliance, has a flap that is rotatable between a first and a second distribution position and a motor which actuates the flap via a transfer device. The transfer device has a rotational disk to be connected to a motor shaft, a piston rod and a rotating transfer element. The latter is rotatable a first and second position such that the flap in the first position of the rotating transfer element, is in the first distribution position and in the second position of the rotating transfer element, the flap is in the second distribution position. The rotating transfer element has a coupling element. The piston rod couples a motor shaft-eccentric point of the rotating disk to the coupling element of the rotating transfer element to rotate the transfer element between the first and second positions. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150313419 | DISPENSING CONTAINER - A dispensing container including a housing for containing a fluid, said housing comprising an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion, said upper housing portion for delivering the fluid from the container, a projection member, having a circumferential surface, extending from the lower housing portion, wherein said projection member fits within a mount such that the housing can be secured in a generally vertical configuration extending upward from the mount when positioned there within, and a material disposed on said projection member to minimize movement of the housing when secured is disclosed. Another dispensing container to be received within a mount having a mount opening for receiving the dispensing container and a dispensing system are also disclosed. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150314032 | DISPENSER SYSTEM FOR AEROSOL AND NON-AEROSOL PRODUCTS - A dispensing system for air care products contained in aerosol and non-aerosol containers having spray nozzles includes a dispenser including a contoured surface that is configured to accept an aerosol container within the interior of the dispenser, the dispenser further including an adaptor releasably attached to the contoured surface of the dispenser, the adaptor configured to retain a non-aerosol container within the interior of the dispenser such that the actuator may contact the non-aerosol spray nozzle. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150342829 | MEDICATION DISPENSING STATION - A medication dispensing station is provided. The medication dispensing station includes a support base and a cradle pivotally attached to the support base in an elevated position relative to the support base. A medication dispenser may be releasably attachable to the cradle. Therefore, a patient may easily attach the medication dispenser to the cradle, and pivot the cradle to dispense the medication. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344281 | WATER DISPENSER - A water dispenser is provided which includes a replaceable raw water container, a container mounting table onto which the raw water container is placed, and a raw water pumping pipe configured to be connected to a water outlet port of the raw water container; wherein a container holder configured to hold the raw water container with a neck portion thereof directed horizontally is formed in the shape of a box having handles and placed detachably on the container mounting table. With this arrangement, when the raw water container is replaced, the container holder can be lifted up with the raw water container received therein by holding the handles of the container holder and placed on the container mounting table. Therefore, it is not necessary to lift up the raw water container by itself, and the operational efficiency in the replacement of the raw water container can be improved. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344285 | INTEGRATED HYBRID WATER AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND BREWING CUPS FOR USE THEREWITH - The present invention relates to the field of beverage dispensers. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus capable of dispensing water and other beverages through single serving or similar brewing containers. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are configured to be integrated within, on, upon an existing sink or water basin and operate in conjunction with an existing pressurized water source, such as municipal water source, well water source or other residential or commercial pressurized water system. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344291 | DISPENSING DEVICE AND GROUP OF SUCH DISPENSING DEVICES - The invention relates to a dispensing device for flowable products, the dispensing device comprising: at least a first and second plugs adapted to allow or prevent the flow of product; a first guide block comprising a guide hole adapted to guide the first plug, and a channel in communication with the guide hole, that allows the passage of maintenance fluid; a second guide block isolated from the first guide block, the second guide block comprising a guide hole able to guide the second plug, and a channel for passage of maintenance fluid, and a coupling adapted to connect in a fluidtight manner the channel of the first guide block to the channel of the second guide block, in order to allow the passage of maintenance fluid. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150353243 | DISPENSING PAINT CAN LID AND STAND COMBINATION - The instant invention is for a lid that comprises support means extending from said lid that are used to maintain a container in an inverted position. The lid further comprises a dispenser, such that when the lid is connected to a container and the container is inverted, gravity compels contents of the container out the dispenser. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150360923 | LIQUID CONTAINER FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSERS AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER COMPRISING SAID CONTAINER - A container for food safe liquids for beverage dispensers, includes a first end, or bottom wall, a second end, or neck, equipped with a portion for releasing the water designed to be connected to a corresponding junction portion of a beverage dispenser and a tubular wall extending annularly along its own main central axis between the first end and the second end. The tubular wall extends along the central axis with a succession of ridges and grooves such a way as to be collapsible along the central axis to reduce its overall dimensions, so as to compensate the negative pressure generated inside the container during dispensing of the liquid preventing contact between the liquid and the air outside the container. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150361681 | COMBINATION OF CONCRETE SPREADER AND CRANE TOWER - The invention mentions to the complex of concrete spreader (A) and the crane tower (B), including: concrete pump ( | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160018194 | ATTACK COUNTERMEASURE DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for countering, i.e., disrupting an attack by a dangerous assailant, particularly in a public space such as a classroom. A pressurized spray canister contains oleoresin capsicum (OC), a.k.a. pepper spray, in a gel formulation, and the canister is adapted for spraying a jet of the OC gel that is concentrated in the area of a person's head located up to 25 feet away from a user. To prevent misuse, the canister is securely stored in a box having a door with a latch for resisting non-emergency access to the canister stored in the box. A gel formulation has been selected for properties, in addition to its powerful pepper (OC) effects, that enhance defense including opaque, sticky, high density coverage, and brightly colored long lasting stains. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160037976 | POWER SYSTEMS FOR TOUCH FREE DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS CONTAINING A POWER SOURCE - Electronic dispensers and refill units for electronic dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary electronic dispenser includes a housing, a processor and a first battery secured to the dispenser. The first battery provides power to the processor. The dispenser further includes actuator drive circuitry for causing the dispenser to move an actuator to dispense fluid from a refill unit. In addition, the dispenser includes a rechargeable energy storage device for providing power to the actuator drive circuitry. Circuitry for charging the rechargeable energy storage device is also provided. The dispenser includes a holder for holding a refill unit and a connector for releasably connecting to a second battery that is provided with the refill unit. The second battery is installed in the connector when a refill unit is installed in the dispenser and removed from the connector when the refill unit is removed from the dispenser. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160051095 | Dispenser Cover - A cover preferably for a dispenser comprised of at least two components which are assembled together with a joint seam between edge portions of the components and an extrudable material extruded to provide a continuous elongate bead which overlies the joint seal, hiding the joint seal from view and presenting a visible bead surface spanning between exterior surfaces of the components. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160088921 | ROTARY DISPENSER-TYPE COSMETICS CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a rotary dispenser-type cosmetics container in which, when a button part rotates, guide protrusions move along a bottom surface of a pumping guide formed on an inner peripheral surface of the button part and then an ascending and descending member ascends and descends, whereby a pumping action is conducted. Therefore, the container of the present invention discharges contents in a fixed state in which the height of the button part is not changed, and is thereby capable of preventing contents from unnecessarily leaking due to pressing a button by means of an external pressure. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090220 | Flexible Pouch and Dock System - The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160113448 | DISPENSER FOR STORING AND DISPENSING HYGIENE PRODUCTS - An inventive dispenser for storing and dispensing hygiene products is disclosed. The dispenser includes, in a closed state, a rear wall, two opposite side walls, a front wall, and an upper wall. The dispenser further includes a dispensing opening and an openable cover that may be opened for refill of the dispenser. At least one wall of the dispenser includes a support structure made at least mainly of plastic material. An outer thin metal sheet is laminated to an exterior surface of the support structure, and the surface of the metal sheet includes a curved surface in at least one direction. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160114972 | DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY - A discharge assembly has a flexible bulk container having a base and an outlet channel extending from the base and having an outlet at one end through which product is to be dispensed. The discharge assembly has a seat onto which the base of the bulk container is seated for a discharge operation, and a vibration unit for selectively vibrating the seat. The seat includes an outlet region through which the outlet channel of the bulk container extends when seated thereon, and the seat is configured for the base of the container to overhang a periphery of the seat when seated thereon. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160120112 | RINGED METER ROLLERS AND SLIDE CUTOFF SYSTEM - A system includes an agricultural metering system with a meter roller configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller includes a first meter roller segment having a first plurality of flutes and corresponding recesses, and a second meter roller segment having a second plurality of flutes and a corresponding second plurality of recesses. The flutes of the first meter roller segment are axially separated from the flutes of the second meter roller segment by a gap. The meter roller also includes a dividing ring disposed about the shaft and axially positioned between the first meter roller segment and the second meter roller segment. A width of the dividing ring is substantially equal to the gap. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160122171 | REFRIGERATOR - Provided is a refrigerator including a main body providing a storage, a dispenser provided to the main body and configured to dispense water or ice, an operable operation part provided to the dispenser, and a dispenser motor driven according to operating the operation part, wherein the dispenser motor includes, a stator generating a magnetic field, a rotator rotatable by the magnetic field, and a compression member applying a frictional force to the rotator while rotation of the rotator is stopped. The dispensing of water or ice is quickly stopped by stopping the operating of the operation part. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160144388 | Device for Withdrawing and Dispensing a Viscous Product, Without Taking in Air - A device for withdrawing and dispensing a viscous product without taking in air is described. The device on the one hand includes a pumping member positioned, by its base, at the open end of a rigid container associated with a retractable flexible inner pouch, intended to receive the product, and on the other hand a plunger tube connected by its upper end to a corresponding part of the pumping member, such that the upper end is partially submerged in the product and the free lower end is completely submerged in the product, such that the plunger tube is made up of a first upper part, with a closed circumference, defining a reference section of the tube and a second lower part submerging the first, with a circumference open by at least one longitudinal slot, made along a generatrix and defining a C- or U-shaped section on that part of the tube. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160175864 | System for Dispensing a Fluid Product | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160176698 | WATER DISPENSER AND WATER CONTAINER THEREOF | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160179107 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160183703 | Thermo mug - A thermo mug having a mug cover and a mug body, a water discharge opening and a steam discharge opening provided on the mug cover, a valve provided in the mug cover for controlling the steam discharge opening to open first and then the water discharge opening to open subsequently, and a press button connected with the valve and provided at one side of the mug cover. The press button controls the valve to move. The present invention has a simple structure which allows discharge of the steam first and then the discharge of water by using one single button so that users will not scald themselves by the discharged hot steam. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160183739 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING A FLOWABLE SUBSTANCE - Disclosed is a dispenser for dispensing a flowable substance, comprising: a base having at least one contact portion lying in a first plane for stably standing the dispenser on a horizontal support surface; a holder movably connected to the base and lying in a second plane parallel to the first plane, the holder being for holding, in an inverted state, a container defining a chamber storing a flowable substance; and a conduit fluidly connecting the chamber with a discharge opening; wherein the holder is movable relative to the base to cause the flowable substance to be pumped from the chamber towards the discharge opening. | 06-30-2016 |
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| 20160194139 | Bag or Treat Dispenser for Waste Collector | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160199226 | FLUID HANDLING AND DISPENSING TOOL | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160250887 | HYGIENE SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING A DISPLAY MEDIUM | 09-01-2016 |
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