A dispensing system includes a substrate made of a porous material that defines a channel. The system also includes a base in contact with the substrate, A container for discharging a flowable medium into the channel is completely accommodated within the base and is partially exterior to the substrate.

Methods and systems using magnetism to securely hold detachable spray-extension straws to aerosol cans to prevent their misplacement or loss are presented. Created from inexpensive magnetic plastic material: one is a magnetized straw that alone will securely attach to a spray can, and others are a variety of magnetized devices that will affix the straw on the surface of spray cans by magnetic attraction forces. Each device variation is designed to grasp and hold a conventional plastic straw while magnetically attached to an aerosol can.

The present invention relates to methods of making medicinal aerosol canisters (10), in particular metered dose canisters (10), comprising aerosol formulation comprising medicament particles suspended in liquid propellant, for example for delivery by pulmonary or nasal inhalation as well as medicinal dispensers (100) including such canisters (10), such as metered dose medicinal dispenser in particular pressurized metered dose inhalers, wherein the liquid propellant in some embodiments contains HFA 134a and/or HFA 227, and the propellant component is subjected to one or more ultrasonic probes.

A dispensing adaptor for one-component polyurethane foam, which is coupled to a valve stem of a polyurethane pressurized container, the dispensing adaptor including: a tubular main adaptor body coupled to the valve stem and introducing polyurethane foam out of the pressurized container; a stem coupling portion formed at one end portion of the adaptor main body and coupled to and communicating with the valve stem; a discharging pipe extended from the other end portion of the adaptor main body; a stationary lever formed integrally with and extended from an outer wall of the adaptor main body; and an extended lever curvedly extended from the stationary lever along a lengthwise direction of the pressurized container, and making the valve stem be inclined to open with respect to an axial direction.

Provided is an adapter configured for use with an aerosol can spray nozzle and an extension tube. The adapter is configured to fit onto an extension tube and to receive a second extension tube to provide a more rigid and fluidly secure connection between the extension tubes. The adapter includes a portion for a first extension tube and a second extension tube portion. Each extension tube portion includes an inner channel extending therethrough, and is sized and configured to allow the extension tube to be insertable therein to create friction-tight engagement between the extension tube and the adapter.

A dispensing system includes a substrate and a mechanism for discharging a flowable medium through the substrate. The discharge of the flowable medium through the substrate results in a visible plume of the flowable medium for at least 3 seconds.

A dispensing canister apparatus for controlled release of a stored fluid includes first and second thermochromic clips for providing a visual indication of the ambient air temperature; a hose member surrounding a channel and having first and second open ends, and the first open end being connected to the canister such that the channel is in fluid flow communication with the inner cavity; a control on the canister for selectively actuating the flow of the stored fluid from the inner cavity into the channel and through a coupler member at the second open end of the hose member; and wherein storage of the first thermochromic clip in the first receptacle positions the fastening member such that it obstructs movement of the control for actuating the flow of the stored fluid.

Dispensing systems for sealants, including room temperature vulcanizable (RTV) silicone sealants, are disclosed. These systems are not only simple to use, but also improve the precision with which the user can dispense product, resulting in a more satisfactory appearance and reduced product waste.

A diving nozzle for purging a package with gas, a fill machine with such a diving nozzle, and a method of purging a package are disclosed. The diving nozzle includes a straight hollow tube and a lower end extending transversely to the straight hollow tube. The lower end is arranged at an angle to the straight hollow tube. An axis of the lower end is arranged at an angle of 20 to 70 relative to a longitudinal axis of the straight hollow tube. A flow of purging gas is directed by the lower end towards a side of the package.

An actuating system is provided for a dispenser cartridge that can be mounted on a frame and that has a reciprocatable product-dispensing hollow stem that (A) is biased to an extended position in which the cartridge is unactuated, and (B) is moveable from the extended position to a depressed position in which the cartridge is actuated for discharging the fluent substance through the stem. The actuating system includes a plunger on the frame, and a discharge conduit located adjacent the frame to accommodate relative movement between the discharge conduit and the frame. The discharge conduit includes (A) ml inlet opening communicating with the dispenser cartridge hollow stem, (B) ml outlet opening from which the fluent substance can be dispensed, (C) a passageway between the inlet opening and outlet opening, and (D) an intermediate opening that is in communication with the passageway between the inlet opening and the outlet opening.