Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting means inventions 10/06

20060237088 - Method and apparatus for highly controlled color distribution in mass produced concrete products: A method and apparatus for highly controlled color composition and distribution within the face mix of semi-dry concrete mix paving stones....

20060237089 - Fluid transfer apparatus: A fluid transfer system includes a fluid container to receive a liquid and an apparatus for pressurizing liquid in the container including a deformable envelope defining a space for receiving a gas. Deformation of the envelope contracts the space to a contracted condition such that, when the space includes the...

20060237090 - Method and device for nebulisation: The nebulisation device includes a liquid reservoir, a liquid supply line for supply of liquid to a nebulisation zone and an outlet opening from the nebulisation zone by which a flow of nebulised liquid particles escapes the nebulisation zone. The outlet opening opens into the liquid reservoir above the level...

20060237092 - Aboveground fueling station with vertical tanks: An aboveground fueling facility includes one or more vertical fuel supply tanks, each of which is positioned on a reinforced mounting pad on a fueling island that also includes one or more fuel dispensers. Fuel is supplied from the vertical fuel supply tanks to the dispensers via piping that is...

20060237091 - Urine disposing apparatus and method: A urine disposing apparatus and method utilizes a cart-like structure to permit a bed-ridden patient to utilize a single urinal for multiple urinations. Following each use, the contents of the urinal are poured into a director, from which they empty into a receptacle located within the disposing apparatus. The empty...

20060237093 - Method and system for high-speed tablet counting and dispensing: A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a substantial delay associated with counting all of the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated primary chambers. Furthermore, an overflow chamber is provided for temporarily...

20060237094 - Fluid dispensing system with timed sequence fill cycle: Fluid dispensing system 10 dispenses a controlled measure of fluid stock from a stock source 10S into stock receptacles 10C during a fill cycle. Flow manifold 12 receives the stock for distribution to the receptacles. The fluid stock may be pressurized by a gravity pressure head or by stock pump...

20060237095 - Packaging system for storing and mixing separate ingredient components: A packaging system is provided for storing and mixing separate ingredient components. The system includes a first bottle used for storing a first ingredient component which includes a dispensing port disposed on a top end, a mixing port disposed on a bottom end, and a seal integrated within the mixing...

20060231155 - Enhanced gas distribution system: An economical system provides gaseous hydrocarbon to numerous locations (16, 18) that are each in the vicinity of an ocean coast, so the local inhabitants have access to low cost, easily supplied by pipeline and clean-burning natural gas. One system includes at least one self-propelled FSRU (floating storage and regas...

20060231156 - Apparatus and method for exposing a container to a controlled environment: An apparatus and method for exposing a container to a controlled environment. The apparatus includes an elongated rail with first, second, and third manifolds positioned in substantial alignment with the container. The first, second, and third manifolds are adapted for providing flow of a gas therethrough. At least one gas...

20060231157 - Apparatus and method for exposing a container to a controlled environment: An apparatus and method for exposing a container to a controlled environment. The apparatus includes an elongated rail with first, second, and third manifolds positioned in substantial alignment with the container. The first, second, and third manifolds are adapted for providing flow of a gas therethrough. At least one gas...

20060231158 - Refuse bag tensioner and method of use: A tensioner and method for use in holding the mouth of a bag in an open position has an annular body made of flexible and resilient material with a perimeter of fixed length. The tensioner can be compressed by manually forcing a periphery of the annular body inward. In the...

20060231159 - Dual-flow valve and internal processing vessel isolation system: Fluid flow valve assembly comprising a valve body having an external port and an inlet end having at least a first port, a second port, and a third port; a first valve disposed within the valve body and adapted to control fluid flow between the first and second ports; and...

20060231160 - Device for feeding dangerous liquids: A device for feeding one or more substances thixotroping a liquid to a container for storing said liquid, is characterized in that the device comprises a tank containing thixotroping substances, a feeding means for transportation of the thixotroping substances from the tank into the container which contains the liquid, and...

20060225807 - Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient....

20060225808 - Installation for gravimetrical combining of bulk product components: An installation for gravimetric combining of individual bulk good components from a series of storage containers each having a dosage device and with a bulk product chute for combining into a mixture in a transport container, the transport container cooperating with a weighing device and can be disposed beneath the...

20060225809 - Sterile de-molding apparatus and method: Apparatus is provided for molding and filling a container having a container body defining an opening in communication with an interior chamber for receiving a substance therein, and a stopper receivable within the opening for sealing the opening and substance received in the container. A barrier enclosure defines an aseptic...

20060225810 - Buoyancy device and method for stabilizing and controlling lowering or raising of a structure between the surface and the sea floor: A method of using a buoyancy fluid presenting density that is less than that of sea water, and that is confined in a rigid or flexible leaktight casing, so as to constitute an immersed buoyancy element, wherein the buoyancy fluid is a compound that is naturally in the gaseous state...

20060225811 - Gate valve for plus-atmospheric pressure semiconductor process vessels: An isolation valve is preferably applied to the semiconductor industry for sealing a process vessel and also operates effectively at plus-atmospheric pressures. A double containment gate valve assembly includes a housing and a movable head assembly within the housing. The housing includes a first access opening and a second access...

20060225812 - Drum cap venting device: The drum cap venting device generally includes a venting cap assembly. The venting cap assembly can include a venting cap and a venting key. The venting cap generally includes a main body portion, a valve portion and a ring portion. The venting key generally includes a key body portion and...

20060219314 - Venting system for use with a foam-in bag dispensing system: A venting device with base and an adjuster supported by the base, and a driver driving the adjuster. The adjuster includes a film vent former moved by the driver between vent formation mode and non-vent formation mode. In the vent formation mode, the vent former is positioned to an opposite...

20060219315 - Pneumatic powder transport system: A method and apparatus for pneumatic powder transfer from a powder supply container to applications such as laser sintering systems. The method and apparatus use both constant and cyclic flows of a pressurized gas to fluidize and convey powders without the need for any tilting unloading stands, vibration or other...

20060219316 - Combination cap and adjustable spoon for container: A combination spoon-lid and a cap for a container includes a main container cap and a spoon-lid. The main container cap has a top and at least one sidewall and has a dispensing orifice located on the top. The cap also has a container attachment mechanism for removably attaching the...

20060219317 - Method, system, and apparatus for handling, labeling, filling, and capping syringes with improved cap: An inventive method, system and apparatus are provided for syringe handling, and more particularly, for syringe labeling, filling and capping operations. To facilitate syringe handling, an inventive apparatus includes a plurality of syringe bodies interconnected in a predetermined orientation by a belt. Such belt may be of pliable construction and...

20060219318 - Electrostatic charge control for in-tank fuel module components: A flange arrangement for a fuel module comprising a non-conductive flange member to connect the fuel module to a fuel tank includes tube posts that each connect to a conductive support tube, a conductive web in conductive contact with the support tubes and a conductive fuel supply port in conductive...

20060219319 - Combination spoon and cap for container: A combination spoon-lid and a cap for a container includes a main container cap and a spoon-lid. The main container cap has a top and at least one sidewall and has a dispensing orifice located on the top. The cap also has a container attachment mechanism for removably attaching the...