Body Carried And/or Operated Type Patents (Class 222/175)
  • Patent number: 8973788
    Abstract: A portable hand sanitizer dispenser which contains hand sanitizer within an internal cavity, and which includes a dispensing body having tapered left and right sides and a U-shaped opening on a top end thereof, a pivotally attached metal clip across the opening by which user clips the dispenser onto an item, such as a belt loop, and also including a grip pad member on a front side having rows of spaced apart protuberances thereon thereby enhancing the ability to grip the dispenser during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin A. Burns
  • Publication number: 20150053718
    Abstract: A reservoir system is disclosed that can have two or more reservoirs attached to a manifold. The manifold can direct or control the flow of liquids from the reservoirs and deliver the liquids to a drinking tube extending from the manifold. The reservoirs and manifold can be in a backpack. Some or all of the reservoirs can be positioned on other parts of the body outside of the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Hydrapak, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. LYON, Samuel M. LOPEZ, Georgiy PATRIKEYEV, Daniel S. STEARMAN
  • Patent number: 8950632
    Abstract: A wearable dispenser is provided having an elongate body having a first end and a second end and extending from the first end to the second end in an arc forming at least a portion of an ellipse, oval or circle and extending through greater than 180 degrees so as to fit over a wrist. A product is retained interiorly of the body, and a pump assembly fluidly communicates with the product in the body. The pump assembly includes a movable dispensing tip that, upon reciprocal movement, dispenses a dose of product from the pump assembly and draws another dose of product into the pump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Gojo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, Matthew I. Archer
  • Publication number: 20140367417
    Abstract: A portable dispenser assembly for dispensing disinfectant to a user. The assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity for receiving a container in an inverted position. The main housing defines an opening into the cavity through which the container is inserted in the inverted position so that a stem of the container is directed downwardly in the main housing. The main housing including a bottom wall, a side wall, and a nozzle fixed with respect to the walls. The nozzle defines an inlet opposite the opening for receiving the stem of the container in the inverted position and the nozzle defines a discharge aperture configured to direct the disinfectant fluid from the container toward the user when the user depresses the container relative to the main housing to dispense the disinfectant fluid from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: STERILOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Harold H. Zaima, Bradley D. Ahlgren
  • Patent number: 8905667
    Abstract: A scent dispenser includes a holder member that is removably attached to the back side and heel of a hunter's boot and has curved arms disposed at each side thereof, the holder attached to the boot by an elastic cord that extends from one arm, over the vamp portion of the boot, and is releasably attached to the other arm. The back side of the holder removably holds a scent containing bottle in an inverted position at the rear portion of the boot, the bottle having a cap with a sponge that extends a distance below the bottom of the boot heel to engage the ground surface and is compressed to deposit an amount of the scent onto the ground each time a step is taken to leave a scented trail to attract animals, or mask the smell of a human. The bottle may be removed and hung from another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Kym Burks
  • Patent number: 8905330
    Abstract: A device, system and method relating to dispensing fluid from a device. The system relates generally to a hand-held fluid dispensing module, a control module coupled to the hand-held fluid dispensing module, a fluid container located in close proximity to the hand-held fluid dispensing module and the control module, and a cooling module coupled to the control module. The hand-held device being configured to control and determine the amount of fluid dispensed from the device. The method relates to using the system and dispensing fluid from the hand-held fluid dispensing module by either applying pressure to an exterior portion of the hand-held dispensing module or providing a vacuum to the hand-held fluid dispensing module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ATP, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Paukovits, Joseph Bowling, J. Michael Henderson, Daniel Todd Adlon
  • Publication number: 20140339263
    Abstract: A carrier mounts an aerosol spray can on a backpack, a belt loop or the like. The carrier has a pair of downwardly depending skirts that are radially spaced from each other, and also has an upper connector section. There are two lower catches, one on each skirt, which snap onto the top of the can in opposed directions. There may also be a positive stop along an inner side of the outer skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Schumacher, Mark W. Geis
  • Publication number: 20140339264
    Abstract: The aerosol delivery system is comprised of a strap forming a loop, and an aerosol container placement region formed in the loop by securing the loop together at two points therealong. It is essentially a “figure 8” shape with a loop in the center. When pressure is applied to the loop by pulling the ends away from each other, it causes tension in the center loop, thereby applying pressure to the inserted aerosol can and activating the pressure mechanism in the can to expel whatever product is in the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Neil Ross MacIntyre, III
  • Patent number: 8887962
    Abstract: An improved disposable hydration pouch and method of delivery is disclosed herein. The hydration pouch may be manufactured from poly-ethylene or other high self-friction polymers that can be thermally sealed, which allows the pouch to be inexpensive to manufacture and disposable. The hydration pouch also includes a plurality of latitudinal thermally sealed baffles to provide improved lateral support and strength while holding liquids during use over existing poly-ethylene hydration pouches in the prior art. The disposable hydration pouch may be used by athletes, hikers, cyclists, travelers, and more as a portable hydration source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Gregory Ellis Herivel, Jeffrey Brooks Goodner
  • Patent number: 8887924
    Abstract: A field water purification system is described. The field water purification system includes a container and a filter coupled to an outlet port of the container. The container includes a first layer and a second layer of polymeric material. A first edge of the first layer is bonded to a first edge of the second layer. A second edge of the first layer is bonded to a second edge of the second layer. A first end of the first layer is bonded to a first end of the second layer. The outlet port is disposed in the first layer at a first distance from the first end. A flat water filter is also described. A method for treating water is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Cal Poly Corporation
    Inventors: Trygrve J. Lundquist, Patricia M. Compas-Markman
  • Publication number: 20140334975
    Abstract: A personal dispensing system allows a user to dispense a viscous liquid, such as a disinfectant liquid gel. The dispenser includes a mounting clip which can be worn on the belt of a user. The dispenser has a front sidewall with openings which allow the viscous liquid to be dispensed onto a user's hands. The openings on the front sidewall of the container body and the viscosity of the liquid are selected so that the viscous liquid weeps out of the openings without dripping, or a hand pump can dispense the liquid. The front face of the device can also house a single horizontal roller or a number of roller balls for dispensing the viscous liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: John M. Geesbreght, Darrell D. Dial
  • Patent number: 8870032
    Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for dry granular materials consists of a reservoir for the material, a removable telescoping rigid tube assembly, and a flexible valve assembly at the bottom of the tube assembly which allows passage of material when the inner tube is pushed into the outer tube. The reservoir includes a handle which allows the apparatus to be hand-held with the valve assembly end pointed downward. The inner tube is rigidly attached to the removable reservoir and can be pumped up and down to a pair of stops to dispense a measured amount of material at the bottom end of the telescoping tubes. The flexible valve can be constructed of a rubber sheet with radial fingers or spring loaded closure which will flex open to dispense material when the inner tube is pushed downward, but will not allow material to flow by gravity alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: William James Steingrandt, John Brantley Dill
  • Patent number: 8851007
    Abstract: A food topping and cutting device includes a handle coupled to a cutting edge, and further includes a container coupled to the handle. The container has a dispenser at one end configured to dispense, adjacent to the cutting edge, a food topping supplied from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Justin Yarbrough
  • Publication number: 20140291359
    Abstract: Provided is a portable container system for holding and dispensing a quantity of fuel. The container includes an attachment for attaching the container to a support area, such as a belt loop, and a self-closing dispensing cap for dispensing the gasoline contained within the container. Additionally, the container is constructed of an approved material for storing gasoline, is painted bright red, and includes a warning that indicates the contents of the container. The internal volume of the container holds between 16-32 ounces of fuel, which provides extended use of conventional lawn equipment while being light enough to attach to a belt loop or other support area for hands-free use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Rose
  • Publication number: 20140252036
    Abstract: Described herein is a flashlight apparatus includes a light emitting module at a distal end, a pepper spray module at a proximal end, and a plurality of interchangeable modules positioned between the light emitting module and the pepper spray module. The pepper spray module includes an actuator, a nozzle, and a pepper spray compartment capable of housing a pepper spray source. The actuator includes a pepper spray switch and a pepper spray channel. Actuation of the pepper spray switch releases pepper spray fluid from the pepper spray source, and through the pepper spray channel and nozzle. The interchangeable modules include a power supply with a power source and a power switch module for selectively supplying power from the power source to the light emitting module when the power source is housed by the power compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jay A. Ballard
  • Patent number: 8820579
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid reservoir shell that provides protection for the fluid reservoir of a personal hydration system. The fluid reservoir shell is rigid and does not collapse easily under external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell is sized to contain the fluid reservoir but still fits in a personal hydration system pack. The shell protects the fluid reservoir and prevents the fluid reservoir from leaking due to excessive external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell disclosed includes a shell top piece and a shell bottom piece, which couple together to enclose the bladder of the fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir shell provides ready access to the fill port and the drink tube of the fluid reservoir when the fluid reservoir is contained in the fluid reservoir shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Leonard B. Wood
  • Patent number: 8814063
    Abstract: A new and useful system, method and components are provided, for hydrating and cooling a cyclist, in a manner that is efficient and effective, and in a manner that minimizes disruption of the cyclists attention to his/her riding. The components and system include a liquid container connected to a portion of a cycle and hydrating and actuating components that use the liquid (preferably water) in the liquid container. The liquid container has a body of liquid and the hydrating and actuating components include a drinking straw extending into the body of liquid, a spray device having a tube extending into the container with a spray head located outside the container, and an actuator mechanism comprising a pumping component in fluid communication with the liquid in the container and a hand actuated trigger mechanism located to be accessible to the hand of a cyclist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Luis A. Millan
  • Patent number: 8757443
    Abstract: A portable dispenser provides a light source that is configured to illuminate a dispensing nozzle, indicia carried upon the dispenser housing, and the refill container when the dispenser is actuated to dispense material therefrom. As such, the dispenser conveniently identifies the intended region at which the material is to be dispensed, while providing a compelling and entertaining manner of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Pelfrey, William Krueger, Michael M. Potempa
  • Patent number: 8754787
    Abstract: There is proposed a marine security system which comprises at least two different monitoring elements (IRC, IRS) and a controller (PC) connected thereto in particular for warding off pirates, said controller triggering an alarm and/or activating alarm devices as a function of the displays or outputs of the different monitoring elements. In addition, at least two separate line or conduit systems (LA, LB) and outlets (DA, DB) connected thereto are provided, from which at least one substance can be discharged. In the event of an alarm, at least one substance is specifically supplied to the outlets (DA, DB), wherein said outlets are installed in different locations or sections (A1-A5, B1-B5) of the hull (S) and can be specifically activated there. The outlets (DA, DB) may also have different designs in order to optimally discharge the respective substance, for example by atomizing, nebulizing, spraying or pouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: LexGabinia UG
    Inventors: Sven Furus, Jan-Hendrik Stroher
  • Publication number: 20140117052
    Abstract: The disclosure depicts a dispensing system for a viscous fluid. The system has a reservoir for containment of a fluid a pump removably insertable into an aperture in the recessed portion of the top of the reservoir, and the pump has an elongate handle having a spout adjacent a terminal end of the elongate handle. The pump handle may be selectively rotated from a stowed position to a dispensing position. In the dispensing position, a piston mechanism enables the handle to be selectively positionable between an initial position and a depressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Jerry Garrison
  • Patent number: 8708194
    Abstract: The present invention relates a device for storing and dispensing a fluid. The device includes an elongated container, an outlet component, and a movable dispensing component. Also disclosed is a kit that includes the device and a filling attachment for refilling the device with a fluid. Also disclosed is a kit that includes a compilation of component parts comprising the elongated container, the outlet component, and the movable dispensing component of the device. The kit can further include a filament for directly or indirectly anchoring the movable dispensing component to the elongated container. The kit can also include a filling attachment comprising an attachment end and an adapter end. Also disclosed is a method for storing a fluid, a method for dispensing a fluid, and a method for storing, dispensing, and refilling a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Amanda R. Pascatore
  • Patent number: 8690014
    Abstract: An insulin pump and an infusion set adapter having a membrane which can be acted upon by a liquid flow path associated with the pump, wherein the pump comprises a sensor by which a change in shape or location of at least a portion of the membrane caused by a change in the liquid pressure in the flow path can be detected in a contact-free manner to identify an occlusion in the flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics International AG
    Inventors: Ulrich Haueter, David Bosshard, Ivan Heutschi, Thomas Rufer, Hanspeter Stoller
  • Patent number: 8690028
    Abstract: A portable filter container for manually transporting large quantities of a liquid is described. The container includes an extendible handle that allows for easy transportation of the container on a set of wheels. The handle also actuates a pump to provide pressure to the inside of the container in order to force the liquid through a filter. The handle can actuate the pump either using a piston or a lever motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: SimpliPure, Inc.
    Inventor: Tareq Risheq
  • Publication number: 20140084028
    Abstract: A wearable sanitizing dispenser device includes a holster having a hingedly connected front half and rear half that define an interior space. A dispenser located within the interior space includes a canister connector, a dispensing valve, a control button and an output chamber. A wearable sanitizing dispenser device also includes a holster having a hingedly connected front half and rear half that define an interior space. A removable canister housing a sanitizing agent stored within the interior space, and a dispenser located within the interior space includes a canister connector, a dispensing valve, a control button and an output chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher Gunn
  • Patent number: 8651396
    Abstract: A personal defense device is provided that includes an irritant. The personal defense device may have an irritant dispensing member that is carried on the back of a user. The irritant dispensing member may be configured for dispensing the irritant such that the irritant is dispensed behind the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Donald M Spearman, Sr.
  • Patent number: 8640925
    Abstract: A divot fill/repair apparatus for filling and repairing divots in the turf. The divot fill/repair apparatus includes a container assembly capable of being carried on a user's back, and a dispensing assembly being supported by the container assembly for dispensing fill material to fill and/or repair divots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventor: Katie R. Schwegman
  • Patent number: 8616466
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sprayer with a reservoir for a fluid, such as for a pesticide, with a pump device for pressurizing the fluid, whereby the pump device includes a pump drive, which is movably coupled to a pump piston by means of a pump connecting rod, whereby the pump connecting rod features a first connecting rod part and a second connecting rod part, whereby in order to connect the first connecting rod part and the second connecting rod part, at least one connecting device is provided, by means of which the connecting rod parts can be interlocked in at least two different latching levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Willi Strauss, Michael Betz
  • Publication number: 20130334254
    Abstract: Provided is a portable container for holding and dispensing a quantity of gasoline. The container includes an attachment for attaching the container to a support area, such as a belt loop, and a dispensing cap for dispensing the gasoline contained within the container. Additionally, the container is constructed of an approved material for storing gasoline, is painted bright red, and includes a warning that indicates the contents of the container. The internal volume of the container holds between 16-32 ounces of fuel, which provides extended use of conventional lawn equipment while being light enough to attach to a belt loop or other support area for hands-free use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Steve Rose
  • Patent number: 8602261
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are insect repellant wrist and ankle bands. The bands contain a space within which a substrate that has been impregnated with an insect control repellant can be heated by a heater such as a pouch providing an exothermic chemical reaction. Thus, the bands can efficiently act as repellant dispensers without the need for the user to apply the repellant directly to the user's skin or clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Tara L. Koele, Kwamena Gyakye deGraft-Johnson, Brian T. Davis
  • Publication number: 20130313284
    Abstract: An infant and/or toddler drinking device is provided, which may include a backpack holder configured to fit an infant, a beverage holder to be carried by the backpack holder; a feeding tube coupled at one end to the beverage holder, and a drinking nipple coupled to another end to provide a drinking end to an infant or a toddler wearing the backpack. One example may include a backpack holder adjustable to fit range of sizes of beverage holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Gui Fang Wang
  • Publication number: 20130284762
    Abstract: A wearable snack and beverage storing and dispensing and body cooling and heating container, generally configured, in its preferred embodiment in a spiral design, formed tubing, having a central reservoir with spiral tubing integrally extending therefrom, having a filling area at one end, with a dispensing valve at its opposite end. The device is shaped and contains inherent memory to fit directly upon the head of the user. Alternative embodiments include a flapped and fingered wrap that fits upon the head, and other embodiments include spiral tubing that may fit upon the wrist, arm, leg, or other body parts. Various other novelty items and accessories may be applied to the reservoir and its tube shaped member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Patrick J. Voss
  • Publication number: 20130263398
    Abstract: A modular cleaning device including a handle assembly having a container, a dispensing element in fluid communication with the container, and a cleaning element. A backpack including a bladder in fluid communication with the dispensing element is also included. The handle assembly is configured to dispense a fluid from at least one of the backpack and the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: John T. Irwin, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Stephen A. Dukes
  • Publication number: 20130200104
    Abstract: A thermal control device for a personal hydration system includes a sheath for covering a fluid delivery conduit of the personal hydration system. The device includes a thermal device in thermal communication with the sheath and configured to heat at least a portion of the fluid delivery conduit when the thermal device is energized. An energy source is in communication with the thermal device for energizing the thermal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew Benjamin Whitehead, Richard Louis Brophy
  • Patent number: 8499974
    Abstract: A hand-held non-lethal self-defense chemical spray device possessing a focused light source that automatically activates upon removal of the device from a holster to aid in the safe and effective use of the device by the operator such as a law enforcement officer. The focused light source emits a light in the direction of the chemical spray prior to and during discharge of the device to aid in the aiming of the chemical spray and assist the operator in seeing the target in low-light conditions. The focused light source automatically turns-on upon removal of the device from a holster, and automatically turns-off upon replacement of the device inside the holster. The spray canister does not require the user to manually activate the light source and retains similar size shape and form to that of a conventional self defense spray canister already in use by law enforcement officers nationwide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Ron Bennett
  • Publication number: 20130168408
    Abstract: A device for preventing the spread of disease especially in healthcare and food handling facilities by making it very quick and easy to disinfect hands without having to take extra steps. A small, disinfectant-filled bottle, typically flat, that fits snugly to the waist on a belt, or attached to a pocket, allows almost instantaneous disinfecting of hands simply by reaching down and spraying a small amount of disinfectant fluid on the hand while walking, standing or performing just about any other task. Being generally light and smooth, the device resists hanging up on material or objects, and it can be worn by both male and female personnel. A concave valve prevents false spraying. When empty, the device can be disposed of without any messy refilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Dariusz Kubicz, Gerard Kubicz
  • Patent number: 8444021
    Abstract: A portable, disposable water pack. The water pack is comprised of a light weight, water impervious bag having an opening with a water tube inserted there through. The invention pack has two plastic handle strips attached thereto. The invention pack also has a preformed, tear-down notch formed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Roxanne Ferreiro
  • Publication number: 20130092763
    Abstract: A personal defense device is provided that includes an irritant. The personal defense device may have an irritant dispensing member that is carried on the back of a user. The irritant dispensing member may be configured for dispensing the irritant such that the irritant is dispensed behind the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Donald M. Spearman, SR.
  • Publication number: 20130068791
    Abstract: A portable dispenser provides a light source that is configured to illuminate a dispensing nozzle, indicia carried upon the dispenser housing, and the refill container when the dispenser is actuated to dispense material therefrom. As such, the dispenser conveniently identifies the intended region at which the material is to be dispensed, while providing a compelling and entertaining manner of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Keith A. Pelfrey, William Krueger, Michael M. Potempa
  • Patent number: 8387831
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus securable to the arm of a user comprises a liquid vessel (A) having a chamber for receiving and storing liquid, a liquid conduit having a first end in liquid communication with the chamber and a second end connected to a conduit valve for controlling the flow of liquid through the conduit, and at least two securing members (B, C) for securing the apparatus to an arm of a user, the first member (C) comprising a glove support for coupling to at least a portion of the user's hand and a second member (B) for coupling to the user's fore-arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Gerard McInerney
  • Publication number: 20130048678
    Abstract: A portable system for delivering an anti-microbial foam includes a product dispenser for providing an anti-microbial solution. The product dispenser includes a rigid canister that contains the anti-microbial solution and a propellant and a nozzle assembly that includes a flexible actuator toggle nozzle. The product dispenser delivers the anti-microbial solution from the dispenser as a foam. The product dispenser may be assembled with a canister holder that can be attached to an object such as a person's waist belt or clothing. Alternatively, the product dispenser may be assembled with a lanyard to be worn about a person's neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: JOEY N. CARRASCO SALAZAR
  • Publication number: 20130048671
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises two beverage dispensers each comprising a top, a bottom, a facing side, an outside side, a front wall, a back wall, a beverage storage portion, a beverage dispensing portion disposed on the front wall, and a liquid control device disposed on the back wall. A connecting mechanism joins the facing sides. Two strap mechanisms each support a beverage dispenser. Each of the two strap mechanisms comprises a first strap portion for joining to the top and for extending over a wearer's shoulder, and a second strap portion for joining to the outside side and for extending about a side of the wearer. The first strap portion and the second strap portion are joined together to support the beverage dispenser on the wearer's shoulder with the beverage dispenser being disposed proximate a breast area of the wearer where the wearer can support the apparatus for dispensing the beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Zachary Braly, Jorge L. Medina
  • Publication number: 20130037572
    Abstract: A miniature dispenser for dispensing fluid materials such as liquids or powders. The dispenser has a body which contains a piston and a material reservoir which is separable from the body and contains the fluid material. The material reservoir includes the passages, valves, and nozzles through which the material being dispensed flows and also includes an integral collapsible material container. A user may assemble the body to different material reservoirs and each material reservoir may be tailored to the properties of the material it contains. The dispenser is small enough to be worn as part of a bracelet or to be dipped to a pocket, belt, backpack, or purse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: PWRISTINE INC.
    Inventors: John Yapaola, David Conroy
  • Publication number: 20130016449
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a self-defense system is disclosed. The self-defense system may include or comprise a material sized to conform to an appendage, and a defense unit coupled with the material and positioned to initiate a defense event in response to an input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Jerry Alan Crandall
  • Publication number: 20120298695
    Abstract: The disclosure depicts a dispensing system for a viscous fluid. The system has a reservoir for containment of a fluid a pump removably insertable into an aperture in the recessed portion of the top of the reservoir, and the pump has an elongate handle having a spout adjacent a terminal end of the elongate handle. The pump handle may be selectively rotated from a stowed position to a dispensing position. In the dispensing position, a piston mechanism enables the handle to be selectively positionable between an initial position and a depressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Jerry Garrison
  • Patent number: 8313009
    Abstract: A pepper spray container assembly includes a first housing, a second housing secured to the first housing, and a pepper spray bottle securely retained by the first and second housings. A portion of the first housing is configured to be pressed into the assembly and moved forward into an activation position, thereby sliding the first housing forward relative to the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Parisi, Jeffrey D. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120282011
    Abstract: A wearable hand sanitizer dispenser that is user friendly, leak-proof, and cost-effective is disclosed. The wearable hand sanitizer dispenser comprises a sponge enclosed in a silicone case which then is placed in a pocket located on a wristband. The silicone case has a plurality of self-sealing slits to control release of sanitizer and a plurality of refill apertures for allowing the user to fill it up with a large quantity of sanitizer or the like. The pocket also contains a plurality of openings to control release of sanitizer. When the pocket on the wristband is not compressed, the sponge inside the silicone case absorbs sanitizer so that inadvertent fluid leakage will not occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Gregory Francois
  • Patent number: 8286834
    Abstract: A flexible, body attached device is disclosed for dispensing skin treatment and topically-absorbed medicinal treatments. The device comprises a dispensing reservoir that is caused to dispense treatment through a slit-based diaphragm valve upon the application of simple pressure to the device. Various embodiments of the invention include variations in the structure of the valve, reservoir, and body attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lewis Powers, Dennis Willard Davis, David Paul Thimm, James Marvin Stenz
  • Patent number: 8276785
    Abstract: A hydration system for providing fluid to a user. The system includes a bladder configured to hold a fluid, the bladder having a multilayer outer protective skin of a lightweight, durable thermoplastic laminate. A spout is connected to the bladder and in communication with the inside of the bladder and having a relatively large-diameter fill outlet for filling the bladder with fluid. A cap adapted to engage and close the fill port is included. A drinking tube in communication with the inside of the bladder extends from an exit port and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. The fill port includes a three-part closure fitting having a sealing base portion, a sealing closure portion, and a sealing cap portion. Each portion includes flanges having mating ridges and troughs to provide a leak proof seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: D. Wheatley Enterprise, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Wheatley, Patrick Hulbert
  • Patent number: 8276789
    Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus for a portable hydration system that includes a reservoir, a first check valve, a manual pump activated by user movement, a second check valve, a first fluid communication line including a proximal end in communication with the second check valve and a distal end in communication with a bleed valve, further included is a second fluid communication line including an inlet end in communication in the bleed valve and an outlet end in communication with the reservoir. The first fluid communication line and the second fluid communication line are continuously adjacent in position to one another, wherein the bleed valve discharges a selectable intermittent fluid flowrate to the user for consumption and the pump outputs a primary intermittent fluid flowrate greater than the selectable intermittent fluid flowrate, wherein operationally the heat transfer apparatus acts to further help equalize the reservoir and the bleed valve temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew C. Emenheiser
  • Patent number: 8267283
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a personal hydration system includes a fluid reservoir having first and second spaced apart apertures. A first port is coupled to the first aperture, and a second port is coupled to the second aperture. A flexible tube has a first end that is coupled to the second port for communication with an interior of the fluid reservoir. The personal hydration system further includes a handle having a first end coupled to the first port, and a second end coupled to the second port. A channel near the second end of the handle extends over at least a portion of the first end of the tube and thereby captures the first end of the tube between the channel and the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Nalge Nunc International Corporation
    Inventor: John M. Staton