To implement a math function with multiple input variables, a configurable computing array comprises at least an array of configurable interconnects, an array of configurable logic elements, and an array of configurable computing elements. Each configurable computing element comprises at least a memory for storing a look-up table (LUT) for a math function with a single input variable.

A metering dispenser for simultaneously or selectively discharging two media, including an outlet opening, a first reservoir for a first medium, a first metering-conveyor device for conveying the first medium from the first reservoir, a second reservoir for a second medium, a second metering-conveyor device for conveying the second medium from the second reservoir, a mixing chamber arranged upstream of the outlet opening and in which the first medium, conveyed by the first metering-conveyor device, and/or second medium, conveyed by the second metering-conveyor device, is stored temporarily, and an output-conveyor device for conveying the medium or media from the mixing chamber to the outlet opening. The first metering-conveyor device has the form of a metering-pump device with a variable-volume metering chamber, an inlet fluidically connected to the first reservoir and having an inlet valve, and an outlet fluidically connected to the mixing chamber and having an outlet valve.

An actuator is provided. The actuator includes a nozzle; a valve; a conduit in fluid communication with the valve at one end portion and in fluid communication with the nozzle at an opposite end portion; and a trigger operatively connected with the valve, wherein the trigger includes a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first and second zones are independently movable about a common axis.

An actuator includes a nozzle; a valve; and a trigger operatively connected with the valve, wherein the trigger comprises an elastomeric material, wherein the trigger is configured to reciprocate from a forward position to a rearward position and back to a forward position upon actuation, wherein upon actuation from a forward position to a rearward position the trigger comprises a changing moment arm.

The present invention discloses a configurable computing array comprising three-dimensional writable memory (3D-W). It is a monolithic integrated circuit comprising an array of configurable computing elements, an array of configurable logic elements and an array of configurable interconnects. Each configurable computing element comprises at least a 3D-W array, which stores at least a portion of a look-up table (LUT) for a math function.

Disclosed is the invention of a pump dispenser wherein a deformation prevention locking part induces a chaplet to move in the axial direction in a housing at the time of rotation of a head part, thereby allowing or restricting an operation of pressing a head part while preventing the deforming of an elastic member. The disclosed pump dispenser comprises: a cap part fastened to a container; a housing which is provided at the cap part and in which a content stored in the container remains in a dischargeable state; a shaft received in the housing so as to be movable in the axial direction, the shaft including a head part for discharging the content remaining in the housing to the outside through a pressing operation by an external force; a chaplet provided in the housing such that the shaft is inserted so as to be able to extend therethrough, the chaplet allowing or blocking the movement of the shaft on the basis of the angle of rotation of the head part; an elastic member provided on the circumference surface of the shaft and elastically supporting the chaplet and the head part; and a deformation prevention locking part for inducing the chaplet to move in the axial direction in the housing at the time of rotation of the head part, thereby allowing or restricting an operation of pressing the head part while preventing the deformation of the elastic member.

A dispensing closure (10) for dispensing a flowable product (12) from a squeeze-type product container (14) includes a closure body (16) having an upper deck (32), an exit orifice (34), a flow conduit (36) providing a flow path to the exit orifice, and a skirt (40) configured to attach to the product container. A measuring reservoir (26) is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports (54) when the container is inverted. A piston valve (28) is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing.

A foam dispenser has a foam-generating pump (1) mounted on a container (100) to hold liquid. The pump (1) has a liquid intake conduit with a ball valve (27) and an air intake conduit (45) provided partly by a jacket component (4) fitting around the pump body (2) with clearance. The pump has structure defining a mixing zone (50) for mixing air and liquid, a foam chamber (28) for holding foam received from the mixing zone, and a discharge conduit leading from, the foam chamber to a discharge outlet (36). The mixed air and liquid pass through a permeable foam, regulator mesh (54), One or more air inlets (47) lead into the mixing zone (50) from the air intake conduit (45). A liquid inlet in the form of a restricted jet orifice (89) leads into the mixing zone (50) from the liquid intake conduit, upstream of the inlet ball valve (27). A regulator mesh (53) is also provided between the liquid inlet and mixing zone.

A liquid dispensing device includes a dispensing head, an outlet valve and a nozzle. The dispensing head includes an inlet valve, a piston and a piston chamber, an actuator for controlling the piston, and a buffer or bladder. The outlet valve has a defined minimum opening pressure and is in direct fluid communication with either the buffer or bladder, or both the buffer or bladder and the piston chamber. The nozzle, with a defined throughput, is in fluid communication with the outlet valve. A volume of the piston chamber, a volume of the buffer, a pressure response of the buffer, the throughput of the nozzle, and the minimum opening pressure of the outlet valve are together arranged to restrict the outlet pressures of liquid droplets exiting the nozzle within a defined range of from (P??P) to (P+?P), where P is a nominal pressure and ?P a maximum pressure variation.

The present disclosure relates to an auto-open compact container including: an outer container (10) having a button (10) formed on one side thereof; an outer container lid (20) hinge-coupled to one side of the outer container (10) to be opened/closed; an inner container (30) which is mounted inside the outer container (10), and an upper rim of which is sealed by an annular packing member (23) inserted into an inner periphery of the outer container lid (20); an inner container cover (40) coupled to an upper portion of the inner container (30) and having a cosmetic material suction hole (41) formed at a center thereof; a pump (50) installed at an upper portion of the inner container cover (40) to pump a cosmetic material; and a discharge plate (60) which is coupled to an upper side of the inner container cover (40) to be vertically moved and coupled to an upper portion of the pump (50) at the same time, and has a plurality of cosmetic material discharging holes (61) formed therein, and an upper portion of which is exposed to the outside such that a user comes into contact with a puff P, wherein the button (11) includes: an air inlet protrusion (111) integrally formed at an upper end thereof to push the annular packing member (23) of the outer container lid (20) by a pressing operation of the user so as to allow external air to be introduced into the inner container (30); a stopper protrusion (112) integrally formed on an outer side of the upper end thereof and unstopped from a hook (21) formed on one side of the outer container lid (20) by a pressing operation of the user to open the outer container lid (20); and return springs (113) protruding from opposite sides thereof in an arc shape to be symmetric to each other, and returning to original positions when the button (11) is pressed and then unpressed while they come into contact with an inner wall (12) of the outer container (10). According to the present disclosure, the air inlet protrusion is formed in the button such that external air is introduced into the inner container simultaneously while the button is pressed to open the outer container lid. Therefore, an inside of the inner container, which is sealed and evacuated, communicates with the outside, thereby making an operation of pressing the discharge plate smooth.