Abstract:
An actuating device for a dispensing pump of a dispenser is configured to be used on a container, in an upward position of the container. The actuating device includes a pouring cup and a connecting device. The pouring cup defines an inner chamber for receiving a metered amount of a product. The connecting device includes a hollow structure extending along a longitudinal axis between at least a first end and an opposite second end. The structure is connected and supports the pouring cup. The structure defines a channel extending along the axis between an input opening and an output opening. The output opening emerges into the inner chamber whereby the channel communicates with the inner chamber. The second end includes a connecting portion configured to be connected to a hollow stem of the dispensing pump whereby the channel communicates with a dispensing cavity defined by the stem.
Abstract:
The liquid distribution system includes a tank with a standpipe extending upwardly therefrom. A three-way pipefitting or the like is installed at the top of the standpipe. A selectively openable shutoff valve is below the three-way fitting. A flexible hose extends from another branch of the fitting. Another openable shutoff valve is installed between the fitting and the hose. Finally, a pump (electric, manual, hydraulic, etc.) is installed on the third branch of the fitting, with a meter, filter, hose, and dispensing nozzle installed downstream of the pump. The system is particularly useful in removing fuel from a motor vehicle or aircraft tank for transfer to another tank or its own system tank, or in dispensing fuel stored in the system tank to another vehicle tank. The system may, alternatively, be used for the transfer of other liquids from one tank or source to another.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a hand pump adapted for discharging fluid from a portable container, and particularly relates to a hand pump having a first and second valve means for discharging fluid from a portable container. The invention also relates to a method of discharging fluid from a portable container by use of a hand pump.
Abstract:
A method of pumping liquid from a container to a destination comprises the steps of connecting a foot operable air pump means in sealed air-delivery relation to the container; connecting a liquid delivery hose means in sealed liquid receiving-relation to the container at the aperture such that the inlet end of the liquid delivery hose means is submerged in liquid in the container, the liquid delivery hose means having a hand operable valve means for controlling the flow of the liquid through the liquid delivery hose means; and operating the foot operable air pump means by a foot, so as to pump air into the container, and operating the hand operable valve means by a hand, so as to cause the liquid to flow from the container, through the liquid delivery hose means, and to the destination. A related system, fitting, and adapter are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A liquid storage and dispensing system comprises a bladder, a container in fluid communication with the bladder, a pump in fluid communication with the container, and a dispensing conduit in fluid communication with the pump. Liquid stored in the bladder flows from the bladder to the container, and the pump draws the liquid from the container and dispenses the liquid through the dispensing conduit. The container is sized such that it can store the other components of the liquid storage and dispensing system, including the bladder, which can be collapsed and folded into a compact configuration.
Abstract:
A manually operative siphoning pump apparatus for transferring liquid from one container to another container. The siphoning pump apparatus has a hollow cylindrical pump body through which liquid from one container to another can flow and a bellows attached thereto for establishing a vacuum within said pump body. The hollow pump body has an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe with an elongated flexible hose or tube connected to each of the pipes, The siphoning pump apparatus has an axially movable valve within the hollow pump body for initiating, controlling and shutting off the flow of liquid through the pump body during the siphoning process and, hence, from one container to another container. The axially movable valve has a cylindrical head at one end thereof and a connector at the opposite end thereof for fixing it to the bottom of the bellows. The axially movable valve is manually controlled by an elongated lever arm pivotally attached to a housing handle at one end and fixedly attached to the bottom of the bellows.
Abstract:
A manually operable discharge pump for media is operable in a normal position and in an inverted position. A duct means 57b carries the medium. At least one valve 12b substantially closes and opens at least one duct 57b, and the valve 12b has a deformable valve body 44b cooperating with a valve seat 45b, the valve body being arranged between the valve seat and an opposite facing support face 56. The valve body 45b opens by a deformation motion providing an opening position and a closing position of the valve 12b. The valve body 54b is provided by a disk-like spring washer inserted between the valve seat 45b and the facing support face 56.
Abstract:
Apparatus for safely dispensing flammable liquids from containers. A reciprocating piston, slidingly positioned within a cylinder, draws flammable liquid from a sealed drum and dispenses the liquid from a spout member extending from the apparatus. A flame-arresting device operably positioned within the apparatus disperses any flame advancing into the cylinder. A dip tube extends from the apparatus into the flammable liquid within the drum. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the reciprocating piston dispenses flammable liquids on the upstroke only, thus preventing accidental or inadvertent discharge of the liquid.