Abstract:
An octane sensitive blending dispenser (10) for fluids, particularly for fuel dispensers. The dispenser (10) controls component pumps (18, 20) according to octane data measured by octane meters (14, 16). In one form of the invention octane measurements are taken within the input lines connected to the dispenser (10) from fluid storage tanks (27, 28). Control of the component pumps (18, 20) is accomplished by determining the difference between the observed blend octane and adjusting the pumps (18, 20) so as to more closely blend the desired fluid.
Abstract:
A valve (40) mounted in a pod door of a SMIF pod (20) for allowing gas flow to and from the sealed pod (20) while the pod (20) is seated on a SMIF port. The valve (40) is provided to allow fluid flow to or from the pod (20) upon the valve (40) being actuated by either a standard registration pin or a specially adapted fluid flow pin (68) intended for use with the present invention.
Abstract:
A device for aligning a syringe (29) with a vessel having a variable internal volume and containing an injectable solution. The device includes one section (22) for removably retaining a vessel, one section (20) for allowing insertion and extraction of a syringe (29), and another section (26) adjoining the two aforementioned sections for accurately aligning the needle of the syringe (29) with the opening of the vessel. The alignment device further includes a clip (32) for both releasably retaining the vessel in the device and for enabling the device to be clipped to a shirt pocket.
Abstract:
An improved oil drainage and disposal device (10) comprising a box-like container (12) with a large eccentric opening (22) in one surface (14) to permit a plurality of oil containers (24) to be inserted into its interior for storage. Also, used oil being drained from a vehicle can enter container (12) through opening (22). A plurality of cam-actuated openings (32) are formed in a second surface (16) of container (12) perpendicular to surface (14) for releasably retaining the necks (34) of oil containers (24). A wiper means (36) is mounted in each opening (32) and resiliently urged into position to seal the opening (32), and a funnel area (30) is formed in the second surface (16) about each oil container (24). Oil containers (24) emptied of clean oil are filled through the sealable openings (32) with used oil, which can thus be reclaimed in the original containers. As a result both oil and containers can be recycled without impact on the environment.
Abstract:
A device for recovering oil from a plurality of open mouthed containers (12) comprising a funnel having a plurality of openings (28) at its upper end and an outlet port (20) at its lower end. The outlet port (20) is threaded to receive a collection container (24), such as a plastic oil container. The upper end of the funnel has a plurality of spaced openings (28), each opening has associated with it a ring (30) having a plurality of vertical ribs (36) spaced around the interior circumference for releasably retaining the neck of a container (12) by a pressure fit. Each ring has a removable cap (50) removably attachable to it for covering an opening (28) not in use, thereby preventing dirt from entering the funnel. A set of braces (40) having a mounting plate (42) extends from the funnel for securing the funnel to a wall. An optional valve (60) permits closure of the outlet port (20) when a recovery container (24) is removed, thereby preventing fluid from leaking out of the device.
Abstract:
Method of manufacturing a waterproof packaging container incorporating a readily soluble powder adhesive layer applied to the inner surface thereof and comprising the steps of forming a flat bag-like packaging container (1) having an adhesive-coated layer (2) at a predetermined location on the inner surface thereof, spraying gas into readily soluble powder (3) contained within the container (1) from a nozzle (5) or imparting vibration or rotation to the container (1) to thereby move and scatter the powder (3) to uniformly spread and adhere the powder (3) into the layer (2), and sealing an opening (1a).
Abstract:
A liquid proportioning apparatus for proportioning two or more liquids into a bottle (20). The liquids are accurately proportioned in the bottle (20) by sensing the respective pressure increases in the bottle (20) as each liquid is introduced into the bottle (20). The bottle (20) is initially pressurized to a first pressure setting to establish a base-line so that subsequent pressure change caused by an incoming liquid will be proportional to the volume of that liquid to the total volume of the bottle (20).
Abstract:
Absorbent devices for receiving fuel spill during the filling of a fuel tank (24) include a gasket (A) constructed from a matrix (11) of melt blown polypropylene fibers and frictionally held upon the fuel nozzle below the handle (21) on the spout (19) having outer surfaces (B) for engaging an entrance (22) to the fuel tank and a central passageway (C) defined by compliant walls for preventing fuel surges from backing up out the fuel tank. A squeezable pillow (D) provides adhesive attachment (17) for positioning for receiving spillage from a fuel vent.
Abstract:
A portable unloader for bulk bags adapted for storing and handling ingredients of batch processes. The unloader has a rigid top frame (3) for supporting the bulk bag and bottom frame (2) connected by a hinge (4), with an inflatable membrane (5) disposed between the frames (2, 3). When the membrane (5) is inflated by a blower (25), the top frame (3) pivots and material flows to a hopper (7) having a metering valve (10).
Abstract:
The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders (28) into receptacles (12). According to one exemplary method, the fine powder (28) is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder (28) is then captured. The captured fine powder (28) is then transferred to a receptacle (12), with the transferred powder (28) being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle (12).