2886results about "Liquid dispensing" patented technology

A canteen is composed of a main body, a cover, a control unit, a valve and an annular blocker. The cover is engaged with the main body, having a jointing tube protruding into the main body and two notches cut in the jointing tube. The control unit is fixed on the cover, having a jointing portion, two grooves formed in the jointing portion and reversely shaped to correspond to the notches of the cover, and a sucker bored with an outlet. The valve is installed in the control unit, having a bar to correspond to the outlet, and a guiding rod transversely extended out from its bottom to extend through the grooves and the notches of the cover. When rotating the control unit, the valve is moved up and down to be separated from or to clog the outlet, convenient for using and preventing the suction portion from contaminated.

The present invention provides a wine barrel, belonging to the technical field of wine and beverage drinking equipment. It solves the problem of gas waste caused by premature release of gas from gas cylinders in existing wine barrels during transportation and storage of empty barrels. The wine barrel includes a barrel body, a gas cylinder is provided in the barrel body, and a gas cylinder valve is provided on the gas cylinder. The top of the gas cylinder has a bottle mouth and a piston hole is provided in the bottle mouth. A piston is slidably provided in the piston hole. A closed pressure chamber is formed between the upper side of the piston and the inner wall of the piston hole. A trigger disk is also provided in the bottle mouth and is located on the lower side of the piston. The trigger disk includes a main body slidably connected to the bottle mouth, a limit portion is provided on the bottle mouth that can limit the upward movement of the trigger disk, and a vent is provided on the main body that connects the space between the trigger disk and the piston to the inner cavity of the barrel body. The present invention can prevent gas waste caused by premature release of gas from gas cylinders in the wine barrel during transportation and storage of empty barrels.

Embodiments described herein provide a self-contained, above-the-counter beverage dispenser that allows for personalization of flavor intensity, temperature, and carbonation levels. The system can have a small form factor that allows it to sit on a countertop and below upper cabinetry. The dispenser can dispense carbonated beverages, still beverages, flavored beverages, hot beverages, cold beverages, and combinations thereof. Moreover, unlike existing systems, embodiments described herein may maintained by a user without special training, tools, or technical expertise. The dispenser can include consumable components, such as ingredient cartridges, a gas cylinder, and a filter. Each of these consumable components can be replaced easily without any tools or special training or expertise. Additionally, all consumables can be accessible behind a door on the front of the machine, making them readily accessible by only opening the front door.

The present embodiments relate to systems and methods relating to a capsule containing a liquid concentrate and a device capable of creating a gas-infused liquid, such as a nitro-infused cold beverage or iced coffee. The device can include a cold-water tank and a cooling system to chill cold water. The device can also include a gas reservoir including a gas. The device can also include a fluidic capsule connector that includes capsule connector configured to connect to a capsule and establish a pressurized chamber in a cavity of the capsule that is removably connected to the capsule connector, a liquid entrance valve that can configured to provide a stream of cold water and gas to the pressurized chamber. The fluidic capsule connector can also include a dispense port configured to direct a flow of the gas-infused liquid from the pressurized chamber to a dispensing tap.

Disclosed are a pressure regulator and a sparkling water machine. The pressure regulator includes: an arc flow path and a transiting chamber; a cross section of the arc flow path is configured to gradually increase from an input end of the arc flow path to an output end of the arc flow path, and the input end of the arc flow path is communicated with an inlet of the pressure regulator; and the transiting chamber is respectively communicated with the output end of the arc flow path and a discharging port of the pressure regulator.

A water tank is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a water tank may include: a tank body having a tank body space formed therein; a tank cover configured to cover the tank body space and be coupled to the tank body; a reinforcing member that is at least partially accommodated in the tank body space and is respectively coupled to the tank body and the tank cover to reinforce rigidity of the tank body or the tank cover; and a fastening part configured to couple the reinforcing member and the tank cover.

Methods, systems, and devices for the agitation of beverage ingredients in beverage ingredient containers are disclosed. In some embodiments, an agitation system includes an ingredient tube assembly comprising a two-way valve, a reversible pump, and a connector tube connecting the valve to the pump. The valve is configured to couple the tube assembly to a beverage ingredient container and to allow beverage ingredient to flow in a forward or reverse direction. The reversible pump drives the flow of the beverage ingredient through the tube assembly. The system includes a controller, which controls operation of the tube assembly components. The ingredient tube assembly is configured to draw a portion of the beverage ingredient from the container into the tube assembly and subsequently discharge this portion back into the container using the reversible pump.

Systems, devices, and methods for beverage preparation in portions. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a beverage system including: a fluid feeder configured to discharge a fluid; an ingredient feeder configured to discharge one or more ingredients; a mixing chamber having a dispensing opening, the mixing chamber configured to receive the fluid and the one or more ingredients; a dispenser configured to control dispensing from the mixing chamber via the dispensing opening; and a controller or control circuit programmed to perform operations including: receiving from a user a selection for a beverage; and producing the beverage automatically in portions. Different portions of the beverage may include different target ingredients.

Various systems, devices, and methods for a ratchet system for a gas canister in a beverage system are provided. In general, a beverage system is configured to form a beverage and dispense the beverage into a container. The beverage system can be a carbonation system configured to form a carbonated fluid and dispense the carbonated fluid into a container. In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage system includes a ratchet system configured to provide feedback to a user indicating that a gas source, such as a CO2 canister for a carbonation system, has been properly coupled to the beverage system. The feedback is configured to be provided to the user automatically in response to the gas source being properly coupled to the beverage system.

The present invention provides an extractor that extracts a beverage liquid from an extraction target, and a beverage production apparatus that includes the extractor, and the apparatus has a distinctive method for heating the liquid. [Solution] The system includes a control means 11a that controls a supply unit 72d based on the measurement results of a first measurement unit 72c and a heater 72a based on the measurement results of a second measurement unit 72b, and the control means 11a supplies liquid to a storage tank 725 in multiple batches (two batches) until the level of the stored liquid reaches a predetermined level (full tank level), and heats the stored liquid to a first target temperature (100°C) before the level of the stored liquid reaches the predetermined level (the point at which it reaches the remaining level).

A foamed liquid dispensing system includes a container for receiving a liquid to be dispensed connectable to, and removable from, a gas charging unit. The gas charging unit includes a gas compressor, gas pressure sensing means, a control unit and a user interface. The user interface permits a user to input a desired final gas pressure from a minimum value to a maximum value in discrete steps. The control unit instructs the gas compressor to charge the container with gas to the desired final pressure. The gas pressure is continuously monitored and the flow of gas into the container is stopped once the desired final gas pressure has been reached. The user interface displays the gas pressure in the container as the charging cycle proceeds. Once charged with gas and removed from the gas charging unit, the container substantially retains the final desired gas pressure until the liquid is dispensed.

Disclosed herein is a pressurized therapeutic composition configured to be stored in a valved container designed to maintain an inverse thermosensitive polymer foam composition under pressure and dispense the composition upon opening the valve thereof. After the composition is dispensed from the container the evaporation of an expanding component (e.g., compressed gas or volatile liquid) can cause the inverse thermosensitive polymer solution to foam. The reduced pressure produced from dispensing the inverse thermosensitive polymer solution can reduce its temperature so as to facilitate distribution in a more liquid foam form. The inverse thermosensitive polymer solution can undergo a reverse phase change from a liquid to a gel upon warming (e.g., once dispensed onto or into a body part).

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of intelligent control technology, and disclose a consumable consumption control method, device and system. In the method, when an apparatus that consumes consumables moves to a preset range of a container for loading consumables, communication between the apparatus and the container is established so that the apparatus obtains consumable information of the consumables and operation instructions of the container; then, an operation mode of the apparatus is set according to the operation instructions, and consumption setting of the consumables may be determined according to the consumable information.

The disclosure generally relates to an ingredient-based dispensing system for creating customized beverages with ingredients (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and / or flavors added to a base beverage). The ingredient-based dispensing system may include a volume-based dispensing system for automatically dispensing ingredients with a varying viscosity (e.g., sauces) and a time-based dispensing system for automatically dispensing ingredients with a consistent viscosity (e.g., flavors, syrups, and / or colors).

A control device, for a water purifier, that dispenses hot water and that includes: an input unit that is configured to receive a command signal; and a controller that is configured to control the water purifier based on the command signal, wherein the controller is configured to: control power output of a heating unit that is configured to heat water stored in a hot water tank of the water purifier, and based on the power output of the heating unit, control temperature of hot water dispensed by the water purifier is disclosed.

A carbonation device for beverages includes a carbonation tank to receive a beverage to be carbonated and carbon dioxide so as to generate a carbonated beverage, carbonated with the carbon dioxide, and a dispensing device in fluid communication with the carbonation tank to dispense, through a duct, the carbonated beverage to a container for carbonated beverages, the carbonated beverage flowing along the duct in a flow direction.The carbonation device further includes a carbonation sensor associated with the duct and having a radiation source to generate a radiation which strikes the duct along an irradiation direction incident to the flow direction.The carbonation sensor also includes a first photodiode placed on the irradiation direction from a side opposite to the radiation source with respect to the duct, or as an alternative, a second photodiode placed along a diffusion direction substantially orthogonal to the irradiation direction.

Provided is a storage container that includes a body that defines an interior of the storage container, and a bag contained within the interior of the storage container. The bag is constructed of an elastomer, includes an opening, and defines a bag interior configured to contain a material. The storage container further includes a material valve assembly coupled to a portion of the body. The material valve assembly is coupled to the bag and configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the bag interior and an external environment of the storage container.

An apparatus and method for aerosol delivery, wherein the apparatus includes a biodegradable outer body, a power source, an aerosolizable material reservoir, a control circuit comprising an aerosol generation mechanism, a channel on top of the aerosolizable material reservoir, an absorption pad encasing the channel, and a support feature on either side of the channel on top of the reservoir. The method includes using a processing unit of the apparatus to configure the control circuit after determining a device usability.

A kit for flushing internal channels of an endoscope includes a sealing plug for engagement with an air / water cylinder of an endoscope, a detergent delivery assembly for connection to a water bottle connector of the endoscope, and a cleaning apparatus with a bag holding liquid. The sealing plug seals an air inlet of the air / water cylinder and to permit fluid flow between a water inlet of the air / water cylinder and both an air outlet and a water outlet of the air / water cylinder simultaneously. The detergent delivery assembly includes a bag holding liquid, a first fluid conduit extending out of the bag for connection to the water bottle connector, and a second fluid conduit extending out of the bag for connection to the water bottle connector. The bag of the cleaning apparatus has a neck portion for insertion of the endoscope into the bag.

A bottom loaded water dispenser having a water dispensing area that can be elongated to accommodate any size refillable bottle or other container, including large or wide based bottles or refillable containers. The bottom loaded water dispenser accommodates a standard bottom loaded water bottle. The bottom loaded water dispenser has a door that fits into the recess of the dispenser housing that does not interfere with bottom loaded water bottle and allows the drip tray to be adjusted to any height under the dispensing nozzle.

The present application belongs to the technical field of medical care, and particularly relates to a nutrient solution delivery device for assisting in nursing of esophageal cancer patients, which comprises a mounting seat, the inside of the mounting seat is provided with a fixing part, the fixing part can extrude and fix the nutrient bag placed inside to avoid the nutrient bag from deviating during the operation of the equipment; the inside of the fixing part is provided with a driving part, the driving part moves back and forth inside the mounting seat, the driving part can extrude the nutrient solution inside the nutrient bag to flow during the back and forth movement; the inside of the driving part is further provided with a stirring part which rotates, the stirring part can rotate by using the power of the back and forth movement of the driving part, and the rotation of the stirring part further promotes the flow of the nutrient solution inside the nutrient bag; the inside of the mounting seat is provided with a delivery part. The present application uniformly heats the nutrient solution and delivers it into the gastrointestinal tract of the patient, the warm nutrient solution can promote blood circulation and increase the peristalsis of the intestinal tract, which is helpful to improve the digestion and absorption rate of the nutrient components.

An oil outlet nozzle for oil drums for oil drums, comprising: Fixed pipe, including oil inlet and oil outlet; And The closing mechanism, which is arranged at the oil inlet of the fixed pipe, and is provided at the bottom of the closing mechanism with a first sealing structure which is used to open and close the oil circuit channel of the oil inlet; And The oil outlet pipe which can be axially slidably inserted into the oil outlet port, the outer wall of which is provided with a second sealing structure which is used to seal the gap between the oil outlet pipe and the fixed pipe; And The linkage structure disposed between the oil outlet pipe and the locking mechanism; And Wherein the first sealing structure and the second sealing structure are physically separated from each other and operate independently of each other; And The linkage structure converts the axial displacement of the oil outlet pipe into an opening and closing movement of the locking mechanism.

The application discloses a brake fluid filling and exhaust device and a control method and system thereof. The device comprises a liquid supplement tank, a liquid supplement pipeline, a liquid return pipeline, a first valve and a second valve. The liquid supplement tank is internally provided with a filter, the top of the tank body is provided with an exhaust port, one side of the tank body is connected with the liquid supplement pipeline, the liquid supplement pipeline is provided with the first valve, the other side of the tank body is connected with the liquid return pipeline, and the liquid return pipeline is provided with the second valve. When brake fluid is filled, the liquid supplement tank, the liquid supplement pipeline, a liquid storage pot, brake calipers and the liquid return pipeline are communicated to form a circulating passage of brake fluid, and when a stop-filling condition is met, the liquid storage pot stops filling brake fluid to the brake calipers, and the stop-filling condition at least comprises that gas in the brake system is exhausted. Through the technical scheme provided by the application, gas in brake fluid can be filtered, separated and exhausted from the exhaust port in the brake fluid circulation process, automatic filling and exhaust of brake fluid are realized, and the filling and exhaust efficiency of brake fluid is improved.

A refrigerator appliance includes a drip tray cover including two strain gauge sensors that are coupled to a bottom surface thereof; a memory; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect, via the two strain gauge sensors, a weight of a vessel on the drip tray cover based on a strain; receive, via input, one or more selections, the one or more selections indicative of an amount of material to be dispensed into the vessel, the material including liquid, ice, or any combination thereof; dispensing the material in accordance with the one or more selections; continuously measure, via the two strain gauge sensors, the amount of material being dispensed in accordance with the one or more selections; and terminate, after the vessel receives the amount of material that is measured and equivalent to the one or more selections, the dispensing of the material into the vessel.

The utility model discloses a novel pressure relief structure of an aerosol can. The novel pressure relief structure comprises an aerosol can body, a tank body bottom plate is arranged at the bottom of the aerial fog tank body, a connecting ring is connected between the tank body bottom plate and the aerial fog tank body in a pressing mode, a tank body top cover is fixedly installed on the top of the aerial fog tank body, a spray head is arranged on the tank body top cover, an anti-explosion piece is arranged on the tank body bottom plate, a protection device is arranged on the outer side of the aerial fog tank body, and an anti-skid sleeve is fixedly installed on the outer side of the aerial fog tank body; according to the anti-explosion aerosol can, the anti-explosion piece is arranged at the bottom of the bottom plate of the can body, the circle of anti-explosion nick is arranged on the periphery of the anti-explosion piece, the thickness of the connecting position of the anti-explosion nick is smaller than the wall thickness of the other portions, when the pressure in the aerosol can is increased and the air pressure exceeds a certain range, the connecting position provided with the anti-explosion nick is broken firstly, the anti-explosion piece is bounced off, and the anti-explosion effect is achieved. After the explosion-proof piece is bounced off, a through hole is large, so that the explosion-proof piece can quickly release the pressure, and the possibility that the aerosol can body bursts when subjected to violent air pressure change is reduced.

A dispensing assembly for a frozen drink maker has a housing including a first portion attached to an outer surface of the frozen drink maker adjacent to a spout and a second portion spaced apart from the spout and extending outward from the outer surface. A lever attached to the second portion of the housing is rotatable relative to the second portion of the housing about a first pivot member. A seal operatively coupled to the lever is configured to seal the spout in a closed position. Rotation of the lever causes the seal to move into an open position to allow dispensing of a drink product through the spout.

An improved stem block for an inhaler that is fired in an upright orientation, providing easier and more reliable delivery of aerosols. The disclosed stem block demonstrates atomization efficiency that is superior to the performance of a conventional metered dose inhaler. The stem block has a passage that connects to a narrower expansion chamber. The expansion chamber connects to an exit orifice that is narrower than the expansion chamber. The exit orifice further connects to a conical outlet for dispensing an aerosol. The passage, the expansion chamber, and the exit orifice are axially aligned.

Systems and methods for providing water to a countertop appliance, and a pitcher which may be used with such systems and methods, are provided. The pitcher may include at least one pitcher wall and an internal volume defined within the at least one wall of the pitcher. The pitcher may be configured to be received in an autofill dispenser in a refrigerator appliance. The refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber. The pitcher may also be configured to couple to a countertop appliance whereby the internal volume of the pitcher is in fluid communication with the countertop appliance to provide water from the internal volume of the pitcher to the countertop appliance when coupled.

The invention relates to the technical field of spray bottles, in particular to a novel handheld pressurized sustainable spray bottle which comprises a shell. A shell top cover is installed at the top end of the shell body, a pressing handle is movably connected to the position, close to the top, of the side end of the shell body, a pump body is installed in the shell body, a piston is installed in the pump body, a PET bottle containing spraying liquid is detachably connected to the lower end of the shell body, and a pressure storage mechanism communicated with the pump body is installed in the shell body. A spraying outlet hole is formed in the side end, located above the pressing handle, of the outer shell body, the pressure storage mechanism comprises a pressure storage bin arranged in the outer shell body, a spraying pipeline is fixedly connected to the outer side of the pressure storage bin, and the pressure storage bin is connected with a superfine atomization shutter mechanism through the spraying pipeline. The mode of pressing energy storage and continuous release is achieved through cooperation of the pressure storage bin and the pump body, and compared with a traditional spray bottle which can spray only through continuous pressing, the use convenience is remarkably improved, and the spray bottle is particularly suitable for a large-area spraying scene.

A pressure can for dispensing a spray agent may include a container having a container wall and a domed container bottom for receiving the spray agent, a valve for discharging the spray agent when the valve is actuated, and a riser pipe extending from the valve towards the container base and having a lateral surface. A valve-side riser pipe opening may be connected to the valve and arranged on a first end face, and a container-side riser pipe opening open towards the container and arranged on a second end face. The riser pipe may be arranged to conduct the spraying agent from the container-side riser pipe opening to the valve-side riser pipe opening. The riser pipe may extend from the valve closer to the container base than to a container center point.