CA2040875A1 - Anti-replenishing and discharge device - Google Patents
Anti-replenishing and discharge deviceInfo
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ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
An anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from a container in a first direction and inhibiting replenishing of a container in a second direction; comprising a housing having a discharge passage therethrough for communication with container, tamper guard flow regulator disposed within the discharge passage, and unidirectional flow valve disposed within discharge passage for permitting the communication of liquid from the container through the discharge passage in a first direction when flow valve is in an open position, and to close discharge passage when flow valve is in a closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of the container in the second direction.
An anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from a container in a first direction and inhibiting replenishing of a container in a second direction; comprising a housing having a discharge passage therethrough for communication with container, tamper guard flow regulator disposed within the discharge passage, and unidirectional flow valve disposed within discharge passage for permitting the communication of liquid from the container through the discharge passage in a first direction when flow valve is in an open position, and to close discharge passage when flow valve is in a closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of the container in the second direction.
Description
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FIE~D OF INVENTION
This invention relates to an anti-replenishing and discharge device comprising a housing with a one way flow valve, and ln another arrangement also includes the use of an air intake plug, and a tamper evident strap and more particularly relates to an anti-replenishing and discharge device which permits container stored liquids tG be discharged uniformly from a container in a unidirectional flow and prevents undetected replenishing of the container with liquids or other substances.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
Various apparatus for preventing the re~illing of containers while permitting the pouring of the contents of the container have heretofore been devised.
For example, United States Patent No. 4,067,472 (Cruickshank) discloses a combined anti-refilling and pouring device for fitment to a bottle, a combined anti-refilling and pouring device for use in association with a bottle incorporates a tubular casing having at one end a tubular extension formed with inwardly directed radial fins and an annular flange presenting a centre hole projecting inwardly beyond the fins at the outer end of the extension. A ring member having radially disposed fins extending axially from one end face of the ring is located within the tubular casing with the fins on the ring member terminating close to the fins in the tubular extension. A moveable valve memb~r is trapped within the axial passagP defined by the tips of the radial fins in the tubular extension between the fins on the ring member and the annular flange, a valve member being free to engage the centre hole and close it, and a ring of deformable material having a maximum diameter greater than the internal diameter of the neck of a bottle into which the device is to be fitted encircles the tubular casing.
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Furthermore, United States Patent No. 3,263,849 (Hagen) discloses a non-refillable closure for containers comprising a hollow casing adapted to fit at least partially within the neck of a bottle, the hollow casing having an integral ball seat formed inwardly of the lower end of the casing, a valve member inserted within the casing, the valve member comprising a shaft having an upper and lower end, a disc integrally secured to the upper end of the shaft, a plurality of projections extending radially outwardly from the shaft intermediate the upper and lower ends thereof and de~ining first axial openings between each projPction, a plurality of axially extending tines turned radially inwardly at their upper ends and integrally secured to the lower end of the shaft, the tines and radial portions thereof forming a cage, the radial portion of the tines defining second axial openings between each radial portion of the tines, each first opening being aligned with a tine so as to dive.rt the liquid through the valve member in an irregular path and so as to prevent a wire from being inserted straight through the ~irst and second openings, a ball member positioned within cage and retained at least partially therein by the ball seat of the hollow casing and means for securing the casing within the neck of the bottle.
Furthermore, United States Patent No. 1,967,701 (Berman et al) discloses a nonrefillable container having an inner cap and an outer cap screw-threaded on the container neck means covered by the outer cap locking the inner cap against screwing off the container means covered by the outer cap preventing screwing of the outer cap o~ the inner cap but permitting a partial unscrewing of the cap, a valve seat on the inner cap and moveable away from the seat to permit the container to empty when the outer cap is partially unscrewed, an outlet and vent openings in the outer cap, said last named means comprising a member projecting out from the inner cap and a raised thread portion on the outer cap having an abrupt shoulder on one end thereo~
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, against which ~aid member engages to limit th~ movement of the outer cap in one direction.
Another device described in United States Patent No. 710,139 (Breunig et al) discloses an invention relating to a non-refillable bottle comprising the combination of a diaphram near the neck of the bottle, a disc seated thereon, a portion of said neck overhanging the disc, an arm projecting through the said diaphram and a weight on the end of said arm, an annular groove in said neck and a ball within said grove, the diameter of which is greater than the distance from the disc to the overhanging portion of the neck.
Another device described in United States Patent No. 660,150 (Dice) discloses an invention titled "Bottle-Stopper" comprising a non-refillable bottle provided with a neck having a seat at its base, an annular groove above the same and longitudinal grooves leading downwardly and upwardly therefrom but out of line with each other, in combination with a stopper moveable into and out of said seat, a non-removable stopper of unyielding material, and a compressible sheath covering the sides and top of said unyielding stopper and adapted to expand into the annual groove sufficiently to lock the stopper in position.
Another device described in United States Patent No. 1,010,868 (Davidson) discloses an invention relating to a non-refillable bottle and more particularly to a bottle comprising a body and a neck, a weighted valve in said neck for normally preventing liquid passing through said neck to said body, breakable holding means carried by said body, a funnel adapted to be seated in said neck, and a clamp carried by said funnel for engaging said holding means to retain the valve in an inoperative position.
Moreover, United States Patent No. 2,828,054 (Chiaramonte) discloses a closure for non-refillable containers, the closure having one end adapted to be permanently connected to the container, compxising in combination: means defining an air ej inlet; means defining a passage through the end of the disclosure connected to the container through the end of the disclosure connected to the container; means at the opposite end of the closure to define a liquid outlet opening; means defining a passage larger than said first passage connecting the liquid outlet opening and the first passage, said passage having a pocket, means defining a valve seat at the juncture of the first and second passage; a ball valve within the larger passage adapted to seat on the valve seat to close the first passage when the closure is in an upright position and to roll into the pocket to permit the flow of liquid through the closure when the closure is in a tipped position; and a flexible finger extending, in its normal position into the larger passage between the liquid outlet opening and the pocket to prevent escape of the ball valve out the liquid outlet opening during operation, said finger being flexible to a deflected position to permit introduction of the ball valve into the larger passage through the liquid outlet opening before operation.
Finally, United States Patent No. 2,626,723 ~Onorato) discloses an apparakus for non-refillable bottles comprising a bottle, a neck therein a hollow shell snugly fitting in the neck, said shell comprising cylindrical neck contacting walls, a top wall connected thereto having an inverted cone on its underside. A
ball freely moveable in the cone, pouring openings in the top wall of the shell, a valve carrying cage snugly fitting in the shell, said cage comprising side walls, a top member, a bottom member and a shelf having an opening therein pouring openings between the top member and the shelf, a valve rod moveable within the cage between the top and bottom thereo~, the upper end of the valve rod engaging the ball, a flexible floatable valve mounted on the valve rod, an inner valve seat on the shelf adapted to he closed by the v~lve in ceiiing position when under normal pressure but permitting the valve to snap through when under increased pressure, and an outer valve seat spaced from the first valve seat a distance greater than the width of the valve, and r adapted to prevent the passage of the valve through the valve cage.
Most of the prior devices referred to above present structures which have applications limited to smaller bottles such as pop-juice or liquor bottles, and most of the devices are not reusable.
Further, each of the prior devices referred to above present structures which may be undetectably tampered with by an individual.
It is an object of this invention to provide an inexpensive anti-refilling and discharge dev ce which has the ability to be adapted to a variety of container types and convert them into closed systems.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an anti refilling and discharge device which has good pouring characteristics allowing for smooth product outflow, and to prevent surging and the splashing which results therefrom.
It is a further object of this invention to pro~ide an anti-replenishing and discharge device which will alert the refillex if the container has been tampered with.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an anti replenishing and discharge device which is environmentally attractive due to the ability to reuse the anti replenishing and discharge devicer the container in which it is used, because it will allow refillers, particularly in the chemical industry, to forego the rinsing of containers and the costs associated with repackaging and disposal of rinsate, as refillers will be aware the container has not been tampered with and therefore contaminants will not likely be present.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an anti-replenishing and discharge device combining a device which prevents the undetected tampering or refilling of a container with good pouring characteristics.
The broadest aspect of this invention relates to an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from the container in a first direction and inhibiting replenishing of a container in a second direction;
comprising a housing having a discharge passage therethrough for communication with the container, tamper guard flow regulator disposes within discharge passage, and unidirectional flow valve disposed within discharge passage for permitting the communica-ting of liquid from container through discharge passage in first direction when flow valve is in an open position and to close discharge passage when flow valve is in a closed position so as to inhibit the replenishing of the container in second direction.
It is another aspect of this invention to provide a anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from the container in a first direction inhibiting replenishing in a second direction comprising; a generally cylindrical housing a discharge passage with a generally circular cross section extending coaxially through the housing for communication with the container, tamper guard flow regulator disposed within discharge passage, tamper guard flow regulator presenting a multiplicity of symmetrically arranged square apertures, a valve seat located within discharge passage, valve seat comprising a circular frame having connecting members extending across the plane of the valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways communicating with discharge passage, and an upstanding post extending axially upwardly from connecting members in direction of tamper guard flow regulator and space therefrom, a diaphram disposed within the passage between the tamper guard flow regulator and valve ~rame, diaphram having a central aperture to coaxially receive upstanding post, securing mechanism received by the upstanding post for securing the . .
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diaphram to the valve frame so as to allow diaphram to permit the communication of the liquid from the container through the discharge passage in a first direction when diaphram i5 an open position and to close discharge passage when diaphram is in a closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of the container in second direction.
It is another aspect of this invention to provide an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from container in a first direction, and inhibiting replenishing of container in a second direction comprising; a housing generally circular in cross section having discharge passage therethrough for communication with container;
tamper guard flow regulator having multiple square apertures symmetrically arranged and disposed within discharge passage;
at one end of the housing a first attachment comprising exterior thread presented at one end of housing for threaded engagement of housing to the container presenting cooperating thread, and at another end of housing second attachment interior thread presented internally of the discharge passage in the vicinity of the tamper guard flow regulator for threaded securement to nozzle or adapter presenting cooperating thread; housing having a flange presenting octagonal sides projecting outwardly from housing for engagement with tightening apparatus; flange having a multiplicity of oblong apertures; flow valve disposed within discharge passage comprising, a valve seat having a generally circular valve frame having connecting members extending across the plane of the valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways and an upstanding post extending axially upwardly from valve frame, a diaphram having a central aperture to receive upstanding post of valve seat with a securing mechanism received by the upstanding post for securing the diaphram valve to tha upstanding post, permitting the communion of liquid from container through discharge passage in first direction when said flow valve is in open position, and to close discharge passing when flow valve is in closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of container in second direction, container having storage reservoir, at least ~3~$~
one air inle~ aperture, and at least one liquid outlet aperture and air intake plug.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
These and other objects and features shall now be described in relation to the following drawings:
Figure 1 is a top perspective view of the said anti replenishing and discharge device in association with a container.
Figure 2 is an exploded top perspective view of the anti-replenishing and discharge device of figure 1.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the anti replenishing and discharge device.
Figure 4 is a top perspective view of the air intake plug in association with a container.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the air intake plug along line 5-5 of figure 4, in a closed position.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the air intake plug along the line 5-5 of figure 4, in an open position.
Figura 7 is an exploded perspective view of the adapter and anti-replenishing and discharge device.
Figure 8 is an exploded top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the container in association with the anti-replenishing and disch~rge device, nozzle, adapter and air intake plu~.
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DE8CRIPTION OF T~E INV~N'rION
Like parts shall be given identical numbers throughout the figures.
The anti-replenishing and discharge device is generally depicted by the numeral 1 and comprises a housing 20, a Plow valve 53, and a tamper evident strap 75 which are arranged and attached to container 3.
An air intake plug which is generally depicted by the numeral 80 is placed into the air inle. aperture 10.
The anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 allows liquid 97 stored in the container 3 to be discharged from the container 3 in a unidirectional flow when the container 3 i5 placed in a position wherein the liquid outlet aperture 10 is located below liquid 97, and inhibits undetected replenishing of container 3 in a manner to be described hexein. It is understood that the form of the invention herein described is to be taken as a preferred embodiment and that certain changes in shape, size and arrangement may be made without departing ~rom the spirit of the invention. The material chosen to construct parts for the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1, air intake plug 80 and adapter 90 shall be chosen so as not to react with the contents to be stored in the container 3. In particular, the diaphram 65 shown in the preferred embodiment is constructed of neoprene while the remaining parts are constructed of polyethylene.
Referring now to Figure 1, there is shown a container 3 having a storage reservoir 15, handle 4, liquid outlet aperture 10, air inlet aperture 5, anti-replenishiny and discharge device 1, tamper evident strap 75, and a nozzle means 99. The container 3 is designed in order to hold liquids 97, including, bu~ not limited to, chemicals. The air inlet aperture 5 has an air intake plug 80 insert~d into the air inlet aperture 5, which has an exterior thread means 87 that is threadably engageable with a cooparating air inlet interior thread 12.
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The an~i-replenishing and discharge devlce 1 is ~ecured to the container 3 by threadably engaging its ex~erior thread 45 with the cooperating interior thread of the liquid outlet aperture lO. The nozzle 99 is threadably engaged to the container 3 by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread 50 of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1. A tamper evident strap 75 is threaded through the oblong aperture 30 of the housing 20 around the handle 4, and secured creating a continuous loop.
An adapter 90 may be interposed between the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 and the nozzle 99 in order to vary the size of the thread to become threadably engaged with a nozzle presenting an exterior thread of different diameter.
The adapter 90 is threadably engaged to the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 using its exterior thread 93 with the cooperating interior thread 50 of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1. The nozzle 99 is threadably engaged to the adapter 90 by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread 96 of the adapter 90.
When the container 1 is manoeuvred allowiny the liquid outlet aperture 10 to be positioned at an elevation below the liquid 97 within the container 3, the liquid 97 will force the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 into an open position allowing the liquid within the container 3 to be unidirectionally discharged to the outside in a manner to be more fully particularized herein.
An air intake plug 80 is inserted in the air inlet aperture 5 to regulate the air intake of the container 3.
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Figure 2 illustrates the anti-replenishing and discharge devlce 1 comprlsing a housing 20 and a flow valve 53.
The housing 20 has an internal discharge passage 35 throughout having a generally circular cross-section ~or communication, .1-"-~ `
liquids 97 with the container 3. Disposed in the discharge\~J~97J
passage 35 is a tamper guard flow regulator 40 having a multiplicity of square apertures 42 symmetrically arranged. The tamper guard flow reguiator apertures 42 are designed in a J
pattern to make it difficult to tamper with the flow valve 53 and to encourage efficient flow of liquid thereby minimizing surging due to pressure imbalances. one end of the discharge passage 35 presents an interior thread 50 which extends from the tamper guard flow regulator 40 to the end. The exterior of the housing 20 presents an octagonal flange 25 having four oblong apertures for fastening a tamper evident strap 75 to the container 3 and an exterior thread 45 for threadably engaging with a cooperating container interior thread 16. The flow valve 53 consists of a . .
valve seat 54 which presents a generally circular valve frame 55 ~_ ,.
having two connecting members 57 extending across the plane of the valve frame 55, the two crossing members 57 intersecting at right angles with an upstanding post extending axially upwards from the intersection of the two connecting members 57. The diaphram 65 has a central aperture to coaxially receive the outstanding post 60 of the valve seat 54. A securing means 70 is also received by the upstanding post 60 of the valve seat 54 and is secured to the upstanding post 60 of the valve seat means 54 such that the diaphram 65 is securely fastened adjacent the valve frame 55.
Referring now to Figure 3, there is shown the flow valve 53 in relation to the housing 20. The discharge passage 35 has an abrupt shoulder 37 preventing the movement o~ the valve seat 54 in one direction, which shoulder 37 has a depth similar to the width of the valve frame 55 allowing the valve seat 54 to abut against the shoulder 37 such that the valve frame 55 is flush with the end of the discharge passage 35. The valve seat 54 is affixed to the discharge passage shoulder 37 by any number of ways, including sonic welding. The anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 .is threadabl~ engaged using its exterior thread 45 with the cooperating interior thread 16 of a container 3. When the container 3 is manoeuvred on its side with the liquid outlet aperture 10 being at a lower elevation then the liquid 97, gravity reacting on the liquid 97 will force the diaphram 65 open exposing the valve seat apertures 62, permitting the liquid 97 to communicate in one direction from the container 3 through the discharge passage 35 passing through the valve seat aperture 62 and the tamper guard flow regulator 40 to the end of the discharge passage 35. When the container is returned to an upright or filling position or there is no internal pressure from the liquid exerted on the diaphram 65, the diaphram 65 seals flush to the valve seat 54 in a closed position. Any person attempting to refill the ~ontainer would be inhibited from doing so as the diaphram 65 will not permit passage through the valve seat apertures 62 into the container 3.
Now referring to Figure 4, there is shown an air intake plug 80 for insertion into the air inlet aperture 10. The air intake plug 80 is partially hollow ~rom a point below the wing handle 83 and a portion of the air intake plug 80 legs 85 are cut away resulting in the legs 85 being resilient. In order to insert the air intake plug 80 into the air inlet aperture 5 the legs 85 are compressed together and placed into the air inlet aperture 5. Once in the air inlet aperture 5, the legs will expand to their normal shape and the leg means 85 will internally engage the air inlet aperture 5 preventing the air intake plug from being dislodged from the air inlet aperture 5. The wing handle 83 allows the air intake plug 80 to be more easily manipulated within air inlet aperture 10 and allows for rotatable manipulation o~ the air intake plug 80 in order that the air intake plug's 80 exterior thread means ~7 can be threadably engaged with the cooperating air inlet interior thread means 12 The wing means 83 have two apertures 84 and 85.
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Referring now to Figure 5, there is shown the alr intake plug 80 wi~h its exterior thread means 87 threadably engaged with the cooperating air inlet interior thread means 12 tightened such that the wing handle 83 seals against the container 4 preventing any air from entering through the air inlet aperture 5 or the plug apertures 89, and prevent any liquids 97 from escaping from the container 3.
Referring now to Figure 6, there is shown the air intake plug 80 in an open position allowing air to enter the container 3. In particular two plug apertures 89 which are connected to the hollow inside of the legs 85 are exposed to the outside, allowing the environment additional access to the container. In the open position the air intake plug 80 will permit adequate amounts o~ air to enter the container 3 when the nozzle means 99 is an open position so that there will be no surging as a result of imbalances in pressure. The legs 85 prevent the air intake plug 80 from being removed from the air inlet aperture 50 Now referring to Figure 7, there is shown an adapter 90 having an exterior thread 93 threadably engaged with the interior thread 50 of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 allowing for a change in diameter of the adapter discharge passage allowing a nozzlP having a diameter which is different than the diameter of the discharge passage 35 to be connected to the combination o~ the adapter 90 and anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 by engaging the nozzle exterior thread to the cooperating interior thread means 96 of the adapter 90.
Figure 8 illustrates another variation of the container 3 having two liquid outlet apertures, one which acts as an air inlet aperture. Tha first liquid outlet aperture having an anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 secured to the container 3 by threadably engaging its exterior thread with cooperating interior thread o~ the first liquid outlet apertureO A tamper evident strap 75 is threaded through the oblong appara$us 3U of 2~Sa~
-the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 housing 20 around the handle ~ and secured creating a continuous loop. A nozzle can then be threadably engaged to the container 3 by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1. The second liquid outlet aperture acts as an air inlet and is modified by threadably engaging an adapter 90 to the second liquid outlet aperture by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread of the second liquid outlet aperture. The adapter 90 has a lo tamper evident strap threaded around the handle and secured creating a continuous loop. An air intake plug 80 is then positioned in the adapter aperture and may optionally become threadably engaged with the adapter by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread of the adapter.
The anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 inhibits, objectional undetected or unapproved replenishing of the container 3. In particular, once the container 3 is empty the container 3 may be sent back to an authorized filling station which would remove the tamper evident strap 75, unthread the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 from the container 3 and refill the container 3 with the same liquid 97. Thareafter the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 would be securely rethreaded to the container 3 and a new tamper evident strap 75 secured thereto. The tamper evident strap 75 provides a means of permitting visual verification that there has been no visual tampering of the anti replenishing and discharge device. The tamper evident strap 75 may be colour coded, marked or otherwise identi~ied to ensure that the same chemical is refilled into the container and to ensure the tamper evident strap 75 which the container departed with is the same tamper evident strap 75 which is returned, indicating to the refiller the container has not likely been tampered with.
Although the preferred embodiments a~ well as the operation and use have been specifically described in relation to the drawings, it should be understood that variations in the ~'3 preferred embodiment can be achieved by a person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. It is therefore intended that the foregoing detailed description be regarded as illustrative rather than limiting and that it be understood that it is the following claim including all equivalents that are intended to define the scope of this invention. Accordingly, the invention should not be understood to be limited to the exact form revealed by the drawings~
FIE~D OF INVENTION
This invention relates to an anti-replenishing and discharge device comprising a housing with a one way flow valve, and ln another arrangement also includes the use of an air intake plug, and a tamper evident strap and more particularly relates to an anti-replenishing and discharge device which permits container stored liquids tG be discharged uniformly from a container in a unidirectional flow and prevents undetected replenishing of the container with liquids or other substances.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
Various apparatus for preventing the re~illing of containers while permitting the pouring of the contents of the container have heretofore been devised.
For example, United States Patent No. 4,067,472 (Cruickshank) discloses a combined anti-refilling and pouring device for fitment to a bottle, a combined anti-refilling and pouring device for use in association with a bottle incorporates a tubular casing having at one end a tubular extension formed with inwardly directed radial fins and an annular flange presenting a centre hole projecting inwardly beyond the fins at the outer end of the extension. A ring member having radially disposed fins extending axially from one end face of the ring is located within the tubular casing with the fins on the ring member terminating close to the fins in the tubular extension. A moveable valve memb~r is trapped within the axial passagP defined by the tips of the radial fins in the tubular extension between the fins on the ring member and the annular flange, a valve member being free to engage the centre hole and close it, and a ring of deformable material having a maximum diameter greater than the internal diameter of the neck of a bottle into which the device is to be fitted encircles the tubular casing.
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Furthermore, United States Patent No. 3,263,849 (Hagen) discloses a non-refillable closure for containers comprising a hollow casing adapted to fit at least partially within the neck of a bottle, the hollow casing having an integral ball seat formed inwardly of the lower end of the casing, a valve member inserted within the casing, the valve member comprising a shaft having an upper and lower end, a disc integrally secured to the upper end of the shaft, a plurality of projections extending radially outwardly from the shaft intermediate the upper and lower ends thereof and de~ining first axial openings between each projPction, a plurality of axially extending tines turned radially inwardly at their upper ends and integrally secured to the lower end of the shaft, the tines and radial portions thereof forming a cage, the radial portion of the tines defining second axial openings between each radial portion of the tines, each first opening being aligned with a tine so as to dive.rt the liquid through the valve member in an irregular path and so as to prevent a wire from being inserted straight through the ~irst and second openings, a ball member positioned within cage and retained at least partially therein by the ball seat of the hollow casing and means for securing the casing within the neck of the bottle.
Furthermore, United States Patent No. 1,967,701 (Berman et al) discloses a nonrefillable container having an inner cap and an outer cap screw-threaded on the container neck means covered by the outer cap locking the inner cap against screwing off the container means covered by the outer cap preventing screwing of the outer cap o~ the inner cap but permitting a partial unscrewing of the cap, a valve seat on the inner cap and moveable away from the seat to permit the container to empty when the outer cap is partially unscrewed, an outlet and vent openings in the outer cap, said last named means comprising a member projecting out from the inner cap and a raised thread portion on the outer cap having an abrupt shoulder on one end thereo~
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, against which ~aid member engages to limit th~ movement of the outer cap in one direction.
Another device described in United States Patent No. 710,139 (Breunig et al) discloses an invention relating to a non-refillable bottle comprising the combination of a diaphram near the neck of the bottle, a disc seated thereon, a portion of said neck overhanging the disc, an arm projecting through the said diaphram and a weight on the end of said arm, an annular groove in said neck and a ball within said grove, the diameter of which is greater than the distance from the disc to the overhanging portion of the neck.
Another device described in United States Patent No. 660,150 (Dice) discloses an invention titled "Bottle-Stopper" comprising a non-refillable bottle provided with a neck having a seat at its base, an annular groove above the same and longitudinal grooves leading downwardly and upwardly therefrom but out of line with each other, in combination with a stopper moveable into and out of said seat, a non-removable stopper of unyielding material, and a compressible sheath covering the sides and top of said unyielding stopper and adapted to expand into the annual groove sufficiently to lock the stopper in position.
Another device described in United States Patent No. 1,010,868 (Davidson) discloses an invention relating to a non-refillable bottle and more particularly to a bottle comprising a body and a neck, a weighted valve in said neck for normally preventing liquid passing through said neck to said body, breakable holding means carried by said body, a funnel adapted to be seated in said neck, and a clamp carried by said funnel for engaging said holding means to retain the valve in an inoperative position.
Moreover, United States Patent No. 2,828,054 (Chiaramonte) discloses a closure for non-refillable containers, the closure having one end adapted to be permanently connected to the container, compxising in combination: means defining an air ej inlet; means defining a passage through the end of the disclosure connected to the container through the end of the disclosure connected to the container; means at the opposite end of the closure to define a liquid outlet opening; means defining a passage larger than said first passage connecting the liquid outlet opening and the first passage, said passage having a pocket, means defining a valve seat at the juncture of the first and second passage; a ball valve within the larger passage adapted to seat on the valve seat to close the first passage when the closure is in an upright position and to roll into the pocket to permit the flow of liquid through the closure when the closure is in a tipped position; and a flexible finger extending, in its normal position into the larger passage between the liquid outlet opening and the pocket to prevent escape of the ball valve out the liquid outlet opening during operation, said finger being flexible to a deflected position to permit introduction of the ball valve into the larger passage through the liquid outlet opening before operation.
Finally, United States Patent No. 2,626,723 ~Onorato) discloses an apparakus for non-refillable bottles comprising a bottle, a neck therein a hollow shell snugly fitting in the neck, said shell comprising cylindrical neck contacting walls, a top wall connected thereto having an inverted cone on its underside. A
ball freely moveable in the cone, pouring openings in the top wall of the shell, a valve carrying cage snugly fitting in the shell, said cage comprising side walls, a top member, a bottom member and a shelf having an opening therein pouring openings between the top member and the shelf, a valve rod moveable within the cage between the top and bottom thereo~, the upper end of the valve rod engaging the ball, a flexible floatable valve mounted on the valve rod, an inner valve seat on the shelf adapted to he closed by the v~lve in ceiiing position when under normal pressure but permitting the valve to snap through when under increased pressure, and an outer valve seat spaced from the first valve seat a distance greater than the width of the valve, and r adapted to prevent the passage of the valve through the valve cage.
Most of the prior devices referred to above present structures which have applications limited to smaller bottles such as pop-juice or liquor bottles, and most of the devices are not reusable.
Further, each of the prior devices referred to above present structures which may be undetectably tampered with by an individual.
It is an object of this invention to provide an inexpensive anti-refilling and discharge dev ce which has the ability to be adapted to a variety of container types and convert them into closed systems.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an anti refilling and discharge device which has good pouring characteristics allowing for smooth product outflow, and to prevent surging and the splashing which results therefrom.
It is a further object of this invention to pro~ide an anti-replenishing and discharge device which will alert the refillex if the container has been tampered with.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an anti replenishing and discharge device which is environmentally attractive due to the ability to reuse the anti replenishing and discharge devicer the container in which it is used, because it will allow refillers, particularly in the chemical industry, to forego the rinsing of containers and the costs associated with repackaging and disposal of rinsate, as refillers will be aware the container has not been tampered with and therefore contaminants will not likely be present.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an anti-replenishing and discharge device combining a device which prevents the undetected tampering or refilling of a container with good pouring characteristics.
The broadest aspect of this invention relates to an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from the container in a first direction and inhibiting replenishing of a container in a second direction;
comprising a housing having a discharge passage therethrough for communication with the container, tamper guard flow regulator disposes within discharge passage, and unidirectional flow valve disposed within discharge passage for permitting the communica-ting of liquid from container through discharge passage in first direction when flow valve is in an open position and to close discharge passage when flow valve is in a closed position so as to inhibit the replenishing of the container in second direction.
It is another aspect of this invention to provide a anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from the container in a first direction inhibiting replenishing in a second direction comprising; a generally cylindrical housing a discharge passage with a generally circular cross section extending coaxially through the housing for communication with the container, tamper guard flow regulator disposed within discharge passage, tamper guard flow regulator presenting a multiplicity of symmetrically arranged square apertures, a valve seat located within discharge passage, valve seat comprising a circular frame having connecting members extending across the plane of the valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways communicating with discharge passage, and an upstanding post extending axially upwardly from connecting members in direction of tamper guard flow regulator and space therefrom, a diaphram disposed within the passage between the tamper guard flow regulator and valve ~rame, diaphram having a central aperture to coaxially receive upstanding post, securing mechanism received by the upstanding post for securing the . .
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diaphram to the valve frame so as to allow diaphram to permit the communication of the liquid from the container through the discharge passage in a first direction when diaphram i5 an open position and to close discharge passage when diaphram is in a closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of the container in second direction.
It is another aspect of this invention to provide an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from container in a first direction, and inhibiting replenishing of container in a second direction comprising; a housing generally circular in cross section having discharge passage therethrough for communication with container;
tamper guard flow regulator having multiple square apertures symmetrically arranged and disposed within discharge passage;
at one end of the housing a first attachment comprising exterior thread presented at one end of housing for threaded engagement of housing to the container presenting cooperating thread, and at another end of housing second attachment interior thread presented internally of the discharge passage in the vicinity of the tamper guard flow regulator for threaded securement to nozzle or adapter presenting cooperating thread; housing having a flange presenting octagonal sides projecting outwardly from housing for engagement with tightening apparatus; flange having a multiplicity of oblong apertures; flow valve disposed within discharge passage comprising, a valve seat having a generally circular valve frame having connecting members extending across the plane of the valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways and an upstanding post extending axially upwardly from valve frame, a diaphram having a central aperture to receive upstanding post of valve seat with a securing mechanism received by the upstanding post for securing the diaphram valve to tha upstanding post, permitting the communion of liquid from container through discharge passage in first direction when said flow valve is in open position, and to close discharge passing when flow valve is in closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of container in second direction, container having storage reservoir, at least ~3~$~
one air inle~ aperture, and at least one liquid outlet aperture and air intake plug.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
These and other objects and features shall now be described in relation to the following drawings:
Figure 1 is a top perspective view of the said anti replenishing and discharge device in association with a container.
Figure 2 is an exploded top perspective view of the anti-replenishing and discharge device of figure 1.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the anti replenishing and discharge device.
Figure 4 is a top perspective view of the air intake plug in association with a container.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the air intake plug along line 5-5 of figure 4, in a closed position.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the air intake plug along the line 5-5 of figure 4, in an open position.
Figura 7 is an exploded perspective view of the adapter and anti-replenishing and discharge device.
Figure 8 is an exploded top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the container in association with the anti-replenishing and disch~rge device, nozzle, adapter and air intake plu~.
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DE8CRIPTION OF T~E INV~N'rION
Like parts shall be given identical numbers throughout the figures.
The anti-replenishing and discharge device is generally depicted by the numeral 1 and comprises a housing 20, a Plow valve 53, and a tamper evident strap 75 which are arranged and attached to container 3.
An air intake plug which is generally depicted by the numeral 80 is placed into the air inle. aperture 10.
The anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 allows liquid 97 stored in the container 3 to be discharged from the container 3 in a unidirectional flow when the container 3 i5 placed in a position wherein the liquid outlet aperture 10 is located below liquid 97, and inhibits undetected replenishing of container 3 in a manner to be described hexein. It is understood that the form of the invention herein described is to be taken as a preferred embodiment and that certain changes in shape, size and arrangement may be made without departing ~rom the spirit of the invention. The material chosen to construct parts for the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1, air intake plug 80 and adapter 90 shall be chosen so as not to react with the contents to be stored in the container 3. In particular, the diaphram 65 shown in the preferred embodiment is constructed of neoprene while the remaining parts are constructed of polyethylene.
Referring now to Figure 1, there is shown a container 3 having a storage reservoir 15, handle 4, liquid outlet aperture 10, air inlet aperture 5, anti-replenishiny and discharge device 1, tamper evident strap 75, and a nozzle means 99. The container 3 is designed in order to hold liquids 97, including, bu~ not limited to, chemicals. The air inlet aperture 5 has an air intake plug 80 insert~d into the air inlet aperture 5, which has an exterior thread means 87 that is threadably engageable with a cooparating air inlet interior thread 12.
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The an~i-replenishing and discharge devlce 1 is ~ecured to the container 3 by threadably engaging its ex~erior thread 45 with the cooperating interior thread of the liquid outlet aperture lO. The nozzle 99 is threadably engaged to the container 3 by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread 50 of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1. A tamper evident strap 75 is threaded through the oblong aperture 30 of the housing 20 around the handle 4, and secured creating a continuous loop.
An adapter 90 may be interposed between the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 and the nozzle 99 in order to vary the size of the thread to become threadably engaged with a nozzle presenting an exterior thread of different diameter.
The adapter 90 is threadably engaged to the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 using its exterior thread 93 with the cooperating interior thread 50 of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1. The nozzle 99 is threadably engaged to the adapter 90 by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread 96 of the adapter 90.
When the container 1 is manoeuvred allowiny the liquid outlet aperture 10 to be positioned at an elevation below the liquid 97 within the container 3, the liquid 97 will force the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 into an open position allowing the liquid within the container 3 to be unidirectionally discharged to the outside in a manner to be more fully particularized herein.
An air intake plug 80 is inserted in the air inlet aperture 5 to regulate the air intake of the container 3.
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Figure 2 illustrates the anti-replenishing and discharge devlce 1 comprlsing a housing 20 and a flow valve 53.
The housing 20 has an internal discharge passage 35 throughout having a generally circular cross-section ~or communication, .1-"-~ `
liquids 97 with the container 3. Disposed in the discharge\~J~97J
passage 35 is a tamper guard flow regulator 40 having a multiplicity of square apertures 42 symmetrically arranged. The tamper guard flow reguiator apertures 42 are designed in a J
pattern to make it difficult to tamper with the flow valve 53 and to encourage efficient flow of liquid thereby minimizing surging due to pressure imbalances. one end of the discharge passage 35 presents an interior thread 50 which extends from the tamper guard flow regulator 40 to the end. The exterior of the housing 20 presents an octagonal flange 25 having four oblong apertures for fastening a tamper evident strap 75 to the container 3 and an exterior thread 45 for threadably engaging with a cooperating container interior thread 16. The flow valve 53 consists of a . .
valve seat 54 which presents a generally circular valve frame 55 ~_ ,.
having two connecting members 57 extending across the plane of the valve frame 55, the two crossing members 57 intersecting at right angles with an upstanding post extending axially upwards from the intersection of the two connecting members 57. The diaphram 65 has a central aperture to coaxially receive the outstanding post 60 of the valve seat 54. A securing means 70 is also received by the upstanding post 60 of the valve seat 54 and is secured to the upstanding post 60 of the valve seat means 54 such that the diaphram 65 is securely fastened adjacent the valve frame 55.
Referring now to Figure 3, there is shown the flow valve 53 in relation to the housing 20. The discharge passage 35 has an abrupt shoulder 37 preventing the movement o~ the valve seat 54 in one direction, which shoulder 37 has a depth similar to the width of the valve frame 55 allowing the valve seat 54 to abut against the shoulder 37 such that the valve frame 55 is flush with the end of the discharge passage 35. The valve seat 54 is affixed to the discharge passage shoulder 37 by any number of ways, including sonic welding. The anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 .is threadabl~ engaged using its exterior thread 45 with the cooperating interior thread 16 of a container 3. When the container 3 is manoeuvred on its side with the liquid outlet aperture 10 being at a lower elevation then the liquid 97, gravity reacting on the liquid 97 will force the diaphram 65 open exposing the valve seat apertures 62, permitting the liquid 97 to communicate in one direction from the container 3 through the discharge passage 35 passing through the valve seat aperture 62 and the tamper guard flow regulator 40 to the end of the discharge passage 35. When the container is returned to an upright or filling position or there is no internal pressure from the liquid exerted on the diaphram 65, the diaphram 65 seals flush to the valve seat 54 in a closed position. Any person attempting to refill the ~ontainer would be inhibited from doing so as the diaphram 65 will not permit passage through the valve seat apertures 62 into the container 3.
Now referring to Figure 4, there is shown an air intake plug 80 for insertion into the air inlet aperture 10. The air intake plug 80 is partially hollow ~rom a point below the wing handle 83 and a portion of the air intake plug 80 legs 85 are cut away resulting in the legs 85 being resilient. In order to insert the air intake plug 80 into the air inlet aperture 5 the legs 85 are compressed together and placed into the air inlet aperture 5. Once in the air inlet aperture 5, the legs will expand to their normal shape and the leg means 85 will internally engage the air inlet aperture 5 preventing the air intake plug from being dislodged from the air inlet aperture 5. The wing handle 83 allows the air intake plug 80 to be more easily manipulated within air inlet aperture 10 and allows for rotatable manipulation o~ the air intake plug 80 in order that the air intake plug's 80 exterior thread means ~7 can be threadably engaged with the cooperating air inlet interior thread means 12 The wing means 83 have two apertures 84 and 85.
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Referring now to Figure 5, there is shown the alr intake plug 80 wi~h its exterior thread means 87 threadably engaged with the cooperating air inlet interior thread means 12 tightened such that the wing handle 83 seals against the container 4 preventing any air from entering through the air inlet aperture 5 or the plug apertures 89, and prevent any liquids 97 from escaping from the container 3.
Referring now to Figure 6, there is shown the air intake plug 80 in an open position allowing air to enter the container 3. In particular two plug apertures 89 which are connected to the hollow inside of the legs 85 are exposed to the outside, allowing the environment additional access to the container. In the open position the air intake plug 80 will permit adequate amounts o~ air to enter the container 3 when the nozzle means 99 is an open position so that there will be no surging as a result of imbalances in pressure. The legs 85 prevent the air intake plug 80 from being removed from the air inlet aperture 50 Now referring to Figure 7, there is shown an adapter 90 having an exterior thread 93 threadably engaged with the interior thread 50 of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 allowing for a change in diameter of the adapter discharge passage allowing a nozzlP having a diameter which is different than the diameter of the discharge passage 35 to be connected to the combination o~ the adapter 90 and anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 by engaging the nozzle exterior thread to the cooperating interior thread means 96 of the adapter 90.
Figure 8 illustrates another variation of the container 3 having two liquid outlet apertures, one which acts as an air inlet aperture. Tha first liquid outlet aperture having an anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 secured to the container 3 by threadably engaging its exterior thread with cooperating interior thread o~ the first liquid outlet apertureO A tamper evident strap 75 is threaded through the oblong appara$us 3U of 2~Sa~
-the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 housing 20 around the handle ~ and secured creating a continuous loop. A nozzle can then be threadably engaged to the container 3 by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread of the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1. The second liquid outlet aperture acts as an air inlet and is modified by threadably engaging an adapter 90 to the second liquid outlet aperture by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread of the second liquid outlet aperture. The adapter 90 has a lo tamper evident strap threaded around the handle and secured creating a continuous loop. An air intake plug 80 is then positioned in the adapter aperture and may optionally become threadably engaged with the adapter by securing its exterior thread with the cooperating interior thread of the adapter.
The anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 inhibits, objectional undetected or unapproved replenishing of the container 3. In particular, once the container 3 is empty the container 3 may be sent back to an authorized filling station which would remove the tamper evident strap 75, unthread the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 from the container 3 and refill the container 3 with the same liquid 97. Thareafter the anti-replenishing and discharge device 1 would be securely rethreaded to the container 3 and a new tamper evident strap 75 secured thereto. The tamper evident strap 75 provides a means of permitting visual verification that there has been no visual tampering of the anti replenishing and discharge device. The tamper evident strap 75 may be colour coded, marked or otherwise identi~ied to ensure that the same chemical is refilled into the container and to ensure the tamper evident strap 75 which the container departed with is the same tamper evident strap 75 which is returned, indicating to the refiller the container has not likely been tampered with.
Although the preferred embodiments a~ well as the operation and use have been specifically described in relation to the drawings, it should be understood that variations in the ~'3 preferred embodiment can be achieved by a person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. It is therefore intended that the foregoing detailed description be regarded as illustrative rather than limiting and that it be understood that it is the following claim including all equivalents that are intended to define the scope of this invention. Accordingly, the invention should not be understood to be limited to the exact form revealed by the drawings~
Claims (24)
1. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from said container in a first direction and inhibiting replenishing of said container in a second direction; comprising a housing having a discharge passage means therethrough for communication with said container, tamper guard flow regulator means disposed within said discharge passage means, and unidirec-tional flow valve means disposed within said discharge passage means for permitting the communication of said liquid from said container through said discharge passage means in said first direction when said flow valve means is in an open position and to close said discharge passage means when said flow valve means is in a closed position so as to inhibit said replenishing of said container in said second direction.
2. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said discharge passage means is generally circular in cross section.
3. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tamper guard flow regulator means has a multiplicity of apertures.
4. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said multiple apertures in said tamper guard flow regulator means are square and symmetrically arranged.
5. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 4 further including at one end of said housing first attachment means for securing said housing to said container.
6. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said first attachment means comprises exterior thread means presented at said one end of said housing for threaded engagement of said housing to said container presenting cooperating thread means.
7. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 6 further including at another end of said housing second attachment means to permit said housing to be secured to nozzle means or adapter attachment means.
8. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said second attachment means comprises interior thread means presented internally of said discharge passage means in the vicinity of said tamper guard flow regulator means for threaded securement to said nozzle means or said adapter means presenting cooperating thread means.
9. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 8 wherein said valve seat means is flush with said one end of said housing.
10. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 9 wherein said housing has a flange projecting outwardly from said housing for engagement with tightening apparatus means.
11. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 10 wherein said flange presents octagonal sides.
12. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 11 wherein said flange has a multiplicity of oblong apertures.
13. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 12 wherein the flow valve means includes a valve seat means.
14. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device as claimed in claim 13 wherein flow valve means comprises, a valve seat means comprising a generally circular valve frame presenting connecting members extending across the plane of the said valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways and an upstanding post extending axially upwardly from said valve frame, a diaphram presenting a central aperture to receive said upstanding post of said valve frame, and a securing means received by said upstanding post for securing said diaphram to said valve post.
15. In an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from said container in a first direction and inhibiting replenishing in a second direction comprising:
(a) a generally cylindrical housing having a discharge passage with a generally circular cross section extending coaxially through said housing for communication with said container;
(b) tamper guard flow regulator disposed within said discharge passage, said tamper guard flow regulator presenting a multiplicity of symmetrically arranged square apertures;
(c) a valve seat located within said discharge passage said valve seat comprising a circular frame having connecting members extending across the plane of said valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways communicating with said discharge passage and an upstanding post extending axially upward from said connecting members in the direction of said tamper guard flow regulator and spaced therefrom;
(d) a diaphram disposed within said passage between said tamper guard flow regulator and said valve frame, said diaphram having a central aperture to coaxially receive said upstanding post;
(e) securing means received by said upstanding post for securing said diaphram to said valve frame so as to allow said diaphram to permit the communication of said liquid from said container through said discharge passage in said first direction when said diaphram is in an open position and to close said discharge passage when said diaphram is in a closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of said container in said second direction.
(a) a generally cylindrical housing having a discharge passage with a generally circular cross section extending coaxially through said housing for communication with said container;
(b) tamper guard flow regulator disposed within said discharge passage, said tamper guard flow regulator presenting a multiplicity of symmetrically arranged square apertures;
(c) a valve seat located within said discharge passage said valve seat comprising a circular frame having connecting members extending across the plane of said valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways communicating with said discharge passage and an upstanding post extending axially upward from said connecting members in the direction of said tamper guard flow regulator and spaced therefrom;
(d) a diaphram disposed within said passage between said tamper guard flow regulator and said valve frame, said diaphram having a central aperture to coaxially receive said upstanding post;
(e) securing means received by said upstanding post for securing said diaphram to said valve frame so as to allow said diaphram to permit the communication of said liquid from said container through said discharge passage in said first direction when said diaphram is in an open position and to close said discharge passage when said diaphram is in a closed position so as to inhibit replenishing of said container in said second direction.
16. The combination comprising:
(a) an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from said container in a first direction, and inhibiting replenishing of said container in a second direction comprising; a housing generally circular in cross section having discharge passage means there-through for communication with said container; tamper guard flow regulator having multiple square apertures symmetrically arranged and disposed within said discharge passage; at one end of said housing first attachment means comprising exterior thread means presented at said one end of said housing for threaded engagement of said housing to said container presenting cooperating thread means; at another end of said housing second attachment means comprising an interior thread means presented internally of said discharge passage in the vicinity of said tamper guard flow regulator for threaded securement to nozzle means or adapter means presenting cooperating thread means;
said housing having a flange presenting octagonal sides projecting outwardly from said housing for engagement with tightening apparatus means; said flange having a multiplicity of oblong apertures; flow valve means disposed within said discharge passage comprising, a valve seat means having a generally circular valve frame having connecting members extending across the plane of the said valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways and an upstanding post extending axially upwardly from said valve frame, a diaphram having a central aperture to receive said upstanding post of said valve seat, and a securing means received by said upstanding post for securing said diaphram to said upstanding post; permitting the communicating of said liquid from said container through said discharge passage means in said first direction when said flow valve means is in an open position and to close said discharge passage when said flow valve is in a closed position so as to inhibit said replenishing of said container in said second direction;
(b) Said container having:
(i) a storage reservoir, (ii) at least one air inlet aperture; and (iii) at least one liquid outlet aperture;
(c) air intake plug.
(a) an anti-replenishing and discharge device for permitting container stored liquids to be discharged from said container in a first direction, and inhibiting replenishing of said container in a second direction comprising; a housing generally circular in cross section having discharge passage means there-through for communication with said container; tamper guard flow regulator having multiple square apertures symmetrically arranged and disposed within said discharge passage; at one end of said housing first attachment means comprising exterior thread means presented at said one end of said housing for threaded engagement of said housing to said container presenting cooperating thread means; at another end of said housing second attachment means comprising an interior thread means presented internally of said discharge passage in the vicinity of said tamper guard flow regulator for threaded securement to nozzle means or adapter means presenting cooperating thread means;
said housing having a flange presenting octagonal sides projecting outwardly from said housing for engagement with tightening apparatus means; said flange having a multiplicity of oblong apertures; flow valve means disposed within said discharge passage comprising, a valve seat means having a generally circular valve frame having connecting members extending across the plane of the said valve frame so as to present multiple passage ways and an upstanding post extending axially upwardly from said valve frame, a diaphram having a central aperture to receive said upstanding post of said valve seat, and a securing means received by said upstanding post for securing said diaphram to said upstanding post; permitting the communicating of said liquid from said container through said discharge passage means in said first direction when said flow valve means is in an open position and to close said discharge passage when said flow valve is in a closed position so as to inhibit said replenishing of said container in said second direction;
(b) Said container having:
(i) a storage reservoir, (ii) at least one air inlet aperture; and (iii) at least one liquid outlet aperture;
(c) air intake plug.
17. The combination as claimed in claim 16 wherein said air intake plug including at one end thereof a pair of resilient leg means for contraction when inserting into said air inlet aperture and expansion in said container so as to prevent removal therefrom.
18. The combination as claimed in claim 17 wherein said air intake plug presents exterior thread means along a portion thereof for threaded engagement with cooperating interior thread means presented by said air inlet aperture.
19. The combination as claimed in claim 18 wherein said air intake plug is hollow, having at least one aperture connecting the hollow portion of said air intake plug with the environment.
20. The combination as claimed in claim 19 wherein said air intake plug has a wing means having at least one aperture, for rotatably manipulating said air intake plug means to threadably engage said exterior thread means on said air intake plug with cooperating thread means presented by said air inlet aperture.
21. The combination as claimed in claim 20 wherein said container has two liquid outlet apertures, wherein one of said liquid outlet apertures receive said anti-replenishing and discharge device and said other liquid outlet aperture receives reducing adapter means which receives an air intake plug.
22. The combination as claimed in claim 21 wherein said housing is threaded into one liquid outlet aperture and reducing adapter having at one end an exterior thread means for threaded engagement with second liquid outlet aperture having a cooperating thread means and at the other end thereof an interior thread means having a diameter less or greater than the diameter of its other end for threaded engagement with an air intake plug having a cooperating thread means.
23. The combination as claimed in claim 22 wherein said anti-replenishing and discharge device is securely attached to said container by a strap means received by the oblong apertures in said housing and handle or fastening apertures of said container, said strap means attaching free ends of the strap means creating a continuous loop, thereby securing said anti-replenishing and discharge device to said container.
24. The combination as claimed in claim 23 wherein said adapter means is securely attached to said container by a strap means received by cable apertures on said adapter and handle or fastening apertures of said container, said strap means attaching free ends creating a continuous loop, thereby securing said adapter to said container.
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