Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting means inventions 08/06

20060191589 - Multi-phase personal care compositions, processes for making and providing, and articles of commerce: A multi-liquid phase composition wherein said phases are visually distinctive. These compositions combine multiple phases for creating personal care compositions....

20060191590 - Method and system for increasing density of toner in a toner container: A system and method enable toner to be packed more densely in a toner container and the container to be more quickly filled with toner. The system includes a container for storage of toner in an xerographic reproduction machine, the container having a fill opening, and a porous plug in...

20060191591 - Container control apparatus and manufacture-related plant: Damage or deformation of a container in a processing device downstream a convey path is prevented. A filling device includes a filling unit (1), star wheel (2), and timing screw (3). Containers (10) are supplied to the timing screw (3) by a conveyor (6) along a convey path. A container...

20060191592 - Beverage dispenser: A beverage dispenser operates a cup holder to advance a cup holding portion holding a cup in which a beverage is filled from an inside of a cup port to an outside thereof to locate it above a cup mount, lower the cup holding portion from a above position by...

20060191593 - Fuel line assembly tool and method: A fuel line assembly tool and method for repairing or creating replacement fuel lines. An exemplary embodiment of this tool uses a squeeze operated plunger to insert a fitting into a length of synthetic flexible tubing by holding the parts and plunger in alignment for accurate and direct insertion. Another...

20060191594 - Device with needle penetrable and laser resealable portion and related method: A device and method are provided for needle penetrating and filling a chamber with a predetermined substance, and laser resealing a resulting needle hole in the device. A needle penetrable and laser resealable portion of the device is pierceable with a needle to form a needle aperture therethrough to fill...

20060185754 - Unit for feeding products to a blistering machine: A unit for feeding products (3) to a blistering machine (M) includes a delivery group (2, 2a, S) for selectively distributing products (3) to a station (SR), where the products (3) are introduced into respective blisters (40) of a blister band (4), moving in a forward direction (W) inside the...

20060185755 - Cleaning system for a filling machine: An automatic cleaning apparatus and/or method for periodically cleaning a filling machine during a filling cycle without the need for human interaction to initiate the cleaning process. In some embodiments, a controller automatically initiates a cleaning sequence at predetermined intervals. The predetermined intervals can be a time interval, such as...

20060185756 - Fuel supply station information distributing system, fuel supply station information distributing server, and fuel supply station information displaying device: Fuel supply station information distributing system includes at least one vehicle, an information distributing server and at least one station, which are interconnected through communication line networks. The information distributing server transmits at every given time a request-to-send for vehicle information to the vehicles as well as a request-to-send for...

20060185757 - Fluid change system: A fluid change apparatus consisting of two components. One component is associated with the engine and the other component is associated with a source of new fluid and a receptacle for old fluid. The present invention provides a fast connection between the two components that completely compartmentalizes the fluids....

20060185758 - Portable fuel tank: A portable fuel tank includes a fuel-storing seat, a cap and a control mechanism. The fuel-storing seat includes a tank wall defining a fuel-storing chamber and formed with a fuel-feeding port at an upper portion thereof, and a fuel-discharging port at a lower portion thereof. The cap is mounted removably...

20060185759 - Dripless fuel dispenser nozzle: A fuel dispenser nozzle has a spout assembly for delivery of fuel into a vehicle fill pipe constructed to limit post-fueling dripping to an average of less than about three drops of fuel per fueling event....

20060185760 - Connection tube for fuel tank: A joint part includes a connection part weldable on the tank and a tube part including an inner circumferential face. An inner tube is fitted in the inner circumferential face and in contact with the inner circumferential face. The tube and the inner tube include materials having different swelling rates...

20060185761 - Filling pipe discharge nozzle: A discharge nozzle for the filling pipe of a motor vehicle fuel tank for the introduction of fuel into the tank includes a check flap which is held by spring loading in a closed position, being caused to bear pivotably against the mouth opening of the nozzle. The check flap...

20060185762 - Bulk bag filler with hook latch mechanism: A bulk bag filler is provided having a frame assembly, a bag filling head, rotatable hooks for engaging bag loops and latch assemblies to engage the rotatable hooks. Each of the latch assemblies include an actuatable latch pin to release the rotatable hook, and upon release, the latch assemblies are...

20060185763 - Oil filler cap with integrated funnel apparatus: An oil filler cap with an integrated oil directing funnel. The cap is configurable to fit many automobile makes and models, and is configured to accept the threaded top end of standard quart containers. The integrated funnel is extendible to a fully open position wherein it facilitates replacement of engine...

20060185764 - Container with drip-resistant measuring cap: A container for holding a liquid has a vessel that is open at the top and has an externally threaded neck through which liquid may be poured. A cap that has an internally threaded neck through which liquid may be poured screws onto the vessel. The cap can be inverted...

20060185765 - Fuel pump nozzle lever holding device: A fuel pump nozzle lever holding device is claimed that allows a user to pump fuel without applying constant hand pressure to the fuel pump nozzle lever. The device works by either clamping or wedging the nozzle lever in the compressed or “open” position. Embodiments of the invention include a...

20060180231 - Gas distribution system: An economical system provides gaseous hydrocarbon to numerous locations (16, 18) that are each in the vicinity of an ocean coast, such as islands in a developing country, so the coastal inhabitants have access to low cost, easily supplied by pipeline and clean-burning natural gas. The system includes a local...

20060180232 - Intermodal container for shipping and storage of roofing granules: The present application is a method of handling bulk granular material. First, an intermodal container is filled with the granular material at a processing facility. The filling is done in such a manner as to minimize segregation of the granular material. The filled container is then stored until an order...

20060180233 - Waste collection device: An improved waste collection device includes a body having a housing defining an opening which allows an open end of an associated bag to be folded thereover. The housing receives a closed end of the associated bag therein. A spool is rotatably connected to the body and removably connected to...

20060180234 - Apparatus and methods for handling pills: A brush for a pill handling apparatus and an associated pill handling apparatus and method are provided. The brush defines a non-circular profile and agitates the pills when rotated. For example, the brush can be rotatably mounted proximate a rotary slat of the pill handling apparatus so that the brush...

20060180235 - Hydrogen station, method of charging hydrogen, and vehicle: A hydrogen station includes gas storage equipment for storing hydrogen, a dispenser for charging hydrogen gas supplied from the gas storage equipment into a hydrogen tank of a vehicle, and a blower. When charging hydrogen, the blower blows air towards a radiator of the vehicle parked at a predetermined vehicle...

20060180236 - Method and apparatus for dispensing compressed gas: A method and apparatus for dispensing compressed gas to a receiving tank is provided where the initial density in the tank is determined, and the quantity of compressed gas to be transferred is calculated and delivered based on the initial density and a desired final density....

20060180237 - System and method for dispensing compressed gas: An apparatus and corresponding method for dispensing compressed gas to a receiving tank is provided which includes a compressed gas source, a valve for controlling the flow of the compressed gas between the compressed gas source and the receiving tank, an electronic controller, a conduit between the valve and the...

20060180238 - Machine for loading silage bag: A machine for compactly loading an elongate polymer storage bag includes a chamber through which one or more rams reciprocate in a generally horizontal direction, forcing bulk material such as compost, distillers grains, silage, or feedstuffs from the chamber into a frame that carries the gathered sidewall of the storage...

20060180239 - Liquid filling method, liquid filling apparatus, and discharge apparatus: A liquid filling apparatus includes a discharge head having a cavity for storing liquid, a nozzle communicated with the cavity, and a discharge device for discharging liquid stored in the cavity through the nozzle. In addition, the apparatus includes a liquid supply section which supplies the liquid to the nozzle...

20060180240 - Transportable hydrogen refueling station: A portable hydrogen refueling stations which can dispense gaseous hydrogen from one or more internal high pressure tanks. The refueling station can be refilled with a lower pressure hydrogen gas feed and then compressed for storage within a refueling station....

20060180241 - Fuel tank filler neck assembly: A fuel tank filler neck apparatus includes a filler neck and a filler neck component mounted in a fuel-conducting passageway formed in the filler neck. The filler neck component could be a fuel tan inlet check valve or a closure cap mount....

20060180242 - Apparatus and method for filling trays: One aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for filling trays with polymerized growth medium. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of filling a tray with polymerized growth medium using an apparatus of the present invention....

20060174965 - Hydrogen handling or dispensing system: Systems for handling and/or dispensing hydrogen or a mixture of fuels containing hydrogen gas including refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Pure hydrogen or various mixtures ratios of hydrogen and CNG may be dispensed. Hydrogen handling equipment may include a hydrogen generator, a pressurizing apparatus or compressor, pressure vessels, piping, valves,...

20060174966 - Process and apparatus for feeding powdered, granular or herb-based products: A product hopper (1) is designed so that it can be sealed with respect to the means (13) for the cyclical feed of the product and with respect to the external environment, and is designed so that it can be pressurized with compressed gas, in such a way that the...

20060174967 - Smart tree stand with water filling device: A smart water filling device comprising: a vessel, having an outlet and a space extended outwardly from one side of the vessel; a tube, one side coupled to the outlet; a float device, having a housing and a float, wherein the float is disposed inside the housing and the housing...

20060174969 - Automated ice bagging apparatus and methods: An automatic ice vending apparatus including a holding vessel formed with an aperture, the holding vessel being configured and dimensioned to receive and house ice pieces produced by an operatively associated ice supply, an ice metering device, and an ice transferring device at least partially disposed within the holding vessel...

20060174968 - Quick-disconnect, reducer nozzle/valve assembly for filling firefighting backpack tanks: A universal, fluid transfer, Q-D coupling assembly for connecting water supply hoses to fire-fighter's wild-fire backpack tanks comprising a two or three-part combination: #1) a ⅝″ female member having an axially-slideable detent collar and an internal, spring-biased fluid shut off flap, and #2) a male nozzle/reducer/collar member having a detent...

20060174970 - Liquid chemical dispensing system with spill containment device: A system for handling chemicals includes a base; a supply container handling area disposed on the base and configured to hold at least one supply container; a drainage vessel disposed on the base and located with respect to the supply container handing area so as to catch liquids spilled in...

20060174971 - Method and system for refuelling: Method for spill free refuelling includes establishing a liquid tight connection between a refuelling gun nozzle for fuel dispensing and a coupling piece of the fuel receiving object (6), through which fuel is provided to a fuel container (7), detecting a predetermined fuel level (8′) and automatically interrupting the fuel...

20060174972 - Fuel filler tube assembly and manufacturing method: A fuel filler assembly includes a filler tube including a tube inlet having a larger diameter than a tube outlet and a transition portion disposed between the tube inlet and the tube outlet. An insert is received by the tube inlet and includes an insert inlet and an insert outlet....

20060169348 - Dosage device and method particularly useful for preparing liquid medications: A dosage device for preparing a predetermined dosage of a liquid substance, particularly a liquid medication, includes: a housing format with a compartment; a cylinder open at one end and received in the compartment; a piston movable within the cylinder and defining a dosage chamber between one side of the...

20060169349 - Automatic air-deeding mechanism for pneumatic tire: To provide an automatic air-feeding mechanisms which can produce a large amount of compressed air with a small number of rotations of a wheel body and with a small force. The automatic air-feeding mechanisms has first and second compressed air producing sections 1a and 1b, and pneumatic tire compressed air...

20060169350 - Total containment fluid delivery system: A closed loop system is disclosed for transferring fluid from a fluid storage vessel to a fluid receiving container. The system is adapted to vent the fluid receiving container while preventing discharge of both vapor and fluid into the surrounding environment. The system includes an enclosed fluid receiving container having...

20060169352 - Apparatus for dispensing compressed natural gas and liquified natural gas to natural gas powered vehicles: A fueling facility and method for dispensing liquid natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) or both on-demand. The fueling facility may include a source of LNG, such as cryogenic storage vessel. A low volume high pressure pump is coupled to the source of LNG to produce a stream of...

20060169351 - Filling tool: A filling tool is provided, for mating with an electrically conductive coupler having a tip extending therefrom. The filling tool comprises a housing, an electrically conductive valve stem disposed in and electrically isolated from the housing, and an electrically conductive contact extending from the valve stem that is biased and...

20060169353 - Fluid injecting device: The present invention provides a general-purpose fluid injecting device that can also be used if an air bag is accommodated in a box of a different height. The present invention provides a fluid injecting device that injects a fluid into an air bag 7 through a nozzle 8 projecting from...

20060169354 - Filler neck cover: A cover for a filler neck includes a body portion and a movable protective door that covers and exposes an opening in the filler neck. The protective door includes a ledge that protrudes from the plane of the door so that the door can be easily moved to an open...

20060169355 - Mounting device: A mounting device comprising a sleeve carrying thereon a receiving means, the sleeve having internally thereof holding means to enable, in use, the sleeve to be mounted on the neck of a bottle, or the like article, in a manner such that removal of the sleeve from the neck is...

20060169356 - Sealing and safety device for filling a hollow body with a liquid: Sealing and safety device for filling a hollow body with a liquid Sealing and safety device made from flexible elastomer material, for filling a hollow body with a liquid using a delivery nozzle, comprising an annular seal for surrounding the nozzle and preventing the exit of gases from the hollow...