With Actuation Disabling Means Patents (Class 222/402.11)
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Patent number: 11957178Abstract: An aerosol actuator having an operating cap and a base cap, where the operating cap interfaces with the aerosol valve of an aerosol dispenser and is rotatable between a locked position which prohibits dispensing of the aerosol product and an unlocked position that allows dispensing of an aerosol product via tilting action of the operating cap, is presented. The operating cap is equipped with a plurality of fins positionable over a plurality of blocking surfaces and slots in the base cap, where rotation in one direction locks the operating cap and prevents actuation and consequent dispensing of an aerosol product and rotation in an opposite direction allows for operation of the cap and consequently the dispensing of an aerosol product.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: APACKAGING GROUP LLCInventor: Armin Arminak
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Patent number: 11884475Abstract: An aerosol dispensing system having an aerosol actuator with a skirt and a skirt angle of between 50 and 70 degrees fitted on an aerosol can having a can slope angle within about 3 or 5 or 7 or 10 degrees of the skirt angle.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventor: Brandon Ramsuer
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Patent number: 11679927Abstract: A safety lid for an aerosol container, including a dome surrounding at least part of a diffuser device and provided with a movable component, which can move between a first position for preventing the operation of the diffuser device, a second position for intermittently activating the diffuser device and a third position for emptying the container. The movable component including means for permanently activating the diffuser device in the third position.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: TECHNIMA HOLDINGInventor: Claude Bernard Michelot
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Patent number: 11554381Abstract: A dispenser system for a canister. The system includes an actuator and a cover that can prevent inadvertent actuation. The actuator may include a button, a stem connector and an actuator housing. The stem connector may include wings with a protrusion to create a snap-fit with the actuator housing, thereby holding the stem connector in place during operation of the dispenser system.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: AC Avalanche LLCInventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman, Michael E Quest
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Patent number: 11440727Abstract: An aerosol container (1) is disclosed herein that can include a reservoir (2) containing a propellant and a foodproduct, operable discharge means (3) to discharge the foodproduct, a dispensing head (10) defining a foodproduct receiving space (11) to receive the foodproduct from the discharge means (3), a distal part (15) of the head (10) having foodproduct shaping projections (12), wherein the food product receiving space comprises an upstream foodproduct receiving space (11A, 11B) that widens, viewed in a foodproduct discharge direction, wherein a maximum diameter (D1) of the foodproduct receiving space of the dispensing head is larger than about 2 cm.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Werner Marie Camiel Clauwaert, Annick Albertine Alfons Dumon, Luc Bart Spelmans, Marcel Braakhekke
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Patent number: 11375871Abstract: A cleaning device including a spray bottle, roller, and scrubber apparatus. The roller is positioned about the reservoir of the spray bottle. The removable scrubber is positioned in the base of the spray bottle. The roller uses a washable absorbent pad to clean surfaces with cleaning solution deposited by the spray bottle. The spray mechanism is held in two grips, a spray grip and a reverse grip in order to make use of the spray mechanism and the roller, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventor: Paul David Christian
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Patent number: 11167911Abstract: A device for dispensing a fluid substance includes a pressurised container associated with a dispensing valve featuring a supply conduit and a stem endowed with a cavity through which the fluid substance is dispensed, a chamber housed inside the container, and arranged so as to surround at least part of the body of the valve, the chamber delimited by a deformable wall and at least part of the body, the valve being of the three-way type, configured so that when the stem is in a first position, the cavity is isolated from the supply conduit and from the chamber, while the supply conduit is in communication with the chamber, wherein when the stem is in a second position, the cavity is in communication with the chamber, and wherein when the stem is in a third position, the cavity of the stem is in communication with at least the supply conduit.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: COSTER TECHNOLOGIE SPECIALI S.P.A.Inventors: Alfeo Tecchiolli, Valentino Stenghel, Loris Schmid
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Patent number: 11142391Abstract: A dispenser system for a canister. The system includes an actuator with universal and replaceable component parts. The actuator may include an actuator frame, plunger, control, stem connector and canister connector. The actuator may be within a housing form factor that holds additional sensors. The sensors may be removable components that are used as part of a larger canister system. The sensor may communicate with a mobile device to indicate when to stop dispensing contents from the canister. The sensor may additionally be designed to prevent inadvertent actuation until the sensor is removed.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: AC AVALANCHE LLCInventors: Stephen William O'Brien, Todd Michael Coleman, Michael E Quest
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Patent number: 11104506Abstract: A pressure pack dispenser (100) for dispensing a product comprises a cylindrical container (401) with a product outlet through which the product is dispensed, a composite piston (408) movably mounted within the container, and a pressurised propellant. The composite piston comprises a first upper piston (409A) coupled to a second lower piston (409B) to permit limited relative axial movement and a viscous sealant material (410) located between the first and second pistons. The propellant comprises a compressed gas which remains in the gaseous phase as the piston (408) moves from a first full position to a second exhausted position, or a mixture of a liquid propellant and a compressed gas selected such that in the full position the mixture is at a pressure greater than the vapour pressure of the liquid propellant. A clearance is provided between the second lower piston (409B) and the container wall (401A) which is filled with the sealant (410) as the composite piston moves to expel product.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Rocep Lusol Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Jordan Maguire, Bernard Frutin
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Patent number: 10946574Abstract: The present invention discloses a discharge container that is provided with the following: a container body in which contents are stored; a securing member; a discharge vessel including a stem; an exterior section including a top wall section penetrated by molded holes and that discharges the contents from the perforation holes onto a discharge surface of the top wall section; and an inner plate which is provided so as to be freely movable inside the exterior section and which forms a diffusion chamber in the space that is formed with a supply surface of the top wall section.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.Inventor: Mai Kase
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Patent number: 10906734Abstract: A container made of plastic and having a receiving volume of 2000 to 10000 liters comprises an upper container part and a lower container part and at least one clamping device which connects the two container parts in a sealing manner. Further, a plastic blow molding process is described, which serves to produce the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventor: Bodo Richter
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Patent number: 10751741Abstract: A dispensing device dispenses a liquid held in a container. The device includes an engagement portion for the mutual engagement of the device and the container. Drawing and dispensing means draws the liquid from the container to dispense it. A main operating body operates the drawing and dispensing means through pressure exerted along a pressing direction. The main operating body moves with respect to the engagement portion, when subjected to pressure, between a rest position and an activating position. A dispensing nozzle is fixed to the main operating body and provided with a dispensing duct suited to dispense the liquid. The dispensing nozzle is switched from the main operating body, through a rotary movement, between a dispensing position and a non-dispensing position. Constraining means prevents the movement of the main operating body along the pressing direction when the dispensing nozzle is in the non-dispensing position.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: TAPLAST S.P.A.Inventor: Evans Santagiuliana
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Patent number: 10512921Abstract: An apparatus for a fluidic ejection device and a fluidic ejection device containing the apparatus. The apparatus includes a pivot member having at least a first position and a second position, a shaft attached on a first end thereof to the pivot member and on a second end distal from the first end to a capping structure, wherein pivot of the pivot member pivots the capping structure from a first capped position to a second uncapped position adjacent an ejection head of the fluidic ejection device.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Sam Norasak, Michael A. Marra, III
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Patent number: 10479592Abstract: A case for securing an aerosol canister, including a body, including a first lateral wall having a first top edge and a first bottom edge, a bottom wall connected to the first lateral wall proximate the first bottom edge, and at least one cutout arranged in the first lateral wall proximate the first top edge, and a cap connected to the body, including a nozzle in fluid contact with a stem of the aerosol canister, and at least one gusset arranged to engage the at least one cutout, wherein in an unlocked position, the cap is displaceable in a first axial direction relative to the body to dispense the contents of the aerosol canister out of the nozzle, and in a locked position, the cap is not displaceable in the first axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Inventor: Albert P. Caruso
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Patent number: 10351335Abstract: An aerosol can spray gun that accepts a top of an aerosol spray gun. The spray gun includes an integral motorized fan. When the trigger on the spray gun is depressed the aerosol spray can dispensing cap is depressed and simultaneously the fan pushes air out through nozzles in the front of the spray gun to control the spray fan pattern. A tab on the cap ensures that the nozzle on the can is oriented forward. Optionally, the air nozzles in the front of the spray gun can adjust the fan pattern between horizontal and vertical.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventors: Nelson Alonso, Leonardo Alonso
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Patent number: 10246247Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and dispensing a viscous product. The product and a propellant are stored in a container on a base, and the propellant forms a head space. In a storage configuration, the container rests on the base, the base rests on a surface, and the propellant in the head space and the product tend to move toward positions wherein the propellant in the head space is at a higher elevation than the product and the product is at a higher elevation than an inlet to a dispenser. In one aspect, the base comprises a first portion, a second portion comprising a lid, a sidewall comprising a window, and an interior. In a second aspect, the method comprises storing the container in the storage configuration, removing the lid to expose a dispenser, dispensing the product, and viewing an interior of the base through the window.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert Godfroid, Galina Laufer, David Michael Pehar, John Evan Spirk
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Patent number: 10233010Abstract: An aerosol actuator which may be connected to a container to form an aerosol delivery system or package wherein the aerosol actuator includes four parts: a base, a trigger, a locking ring, and an orifice cup; the locking ring including a lock stop and the trigger including a locking post to lock and unlock actuation of the aerosol actuator.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems CorporationInventor: Steven A. Sell
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Patent number: 10154870Abstract: A method for dispensing cryogenic substances including: predisposing a pressurized container for a cryogenic substance which includes a valve active at the opening and regulating an emission of the cryogenic substance, predisposing a coupling element stably constrained to the container, predisposing an activating element engaged to the coupling element in such a way that it is interposed between the container and the activating element.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: SIXTEM LIFE S.R.L.Inventor: Luciano Ottanelli
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Patent number: 9944454Abstract: A spray control apparatus for aerosol cans has a can coupling cap with a segmented and discontinuous aerosol can engaging ring. The cap top lip has a locking ledge having a bearing surface facing away from the can engaging ring, a cam track having a bearing surface facing toward the can engaging ring, and a guide slot therebetween. A plurality of generally planar reinforcing ribs radiate inwardly from the cap side wall. An actuator is concentrically within the cap, and has at least one cam protruding radially into the cap top lip. The cam engages the locking ledge bearing surface in a first rotary position and is thereby blocked from axial movement, and engages the cam track bearing surface in a second rotary position and is thereby driven axially toward the can engaging ring, and passes though the guide slot when rotated between the first and second rotary positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Inventor: Gregory A. Haage
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Patent number: 9586750Abstract: A trigger mechanism rocks within a housing to activate pressurized spray. The trigger assembly has a stabilizing bar below the trigger finger guard to steady the pistol style spray head and provide a smooth pull. A trigger block inserted into the trigger finger guard and around the trigger pull provides a first safety mechanism. A thumb tab much like a safety on a rifle is a second safety mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventor: Steve Mangold
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Patent number: 9446894Abstract: A valve for dispensing a flowable product from a container includes a mounting cup. The mounting cup includes a bottom wall having a central portion defining a seal-mounting opening through which a seal and a stem extend. An external seal bead of the seal overlies an upper end of the central portion. The upper end of the central portion is disposed at or below a plane extending transverse to a central axis of the mounting cup and defined by a juncture of a sidewall and an annular sidewall-bottom transition portion of the mounting cup.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Clayton CorporationInventors: Kevin Robert Martz, James P. McBroom
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Patent number: 9181018Abstract: An actuator cap (1) for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a rotatable outer body (2), a non-rotatable chassis (4), an actuator button (3) and a spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable relative to the chassis (4) between a first position in which the actuator button (3) is incapable of depression and a second position in which the actuator button (3) is capable of depression, said depression causing release of fluid product from an associated container through the spray channel assembly (6), the actuator cap (1) also comprises rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) between the outer body (2) and the chassis (4), said rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) serving to ease rotation of the outer body (2) towards its second position when close thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Kassie Terra-Lynn Betts, Simon Lewis Bilton, Adrian Barclay Caroen, Christopher John Jones, Garen Kouyoumjian
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Patent number: 9181019Abstract: The aerosol dispenser, comprises: an aerosol canister and associated valve stem; and an actuator cap (1) comprising: a rotatable outer body (2) and an associated actuator button (3); and a non-rotatable chassis (4) and an associated spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable between a first position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is separated from the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is incapable of activation and a second position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is attached to the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is capable of activation.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Kassie Terra-Lynn Betts, Simon Lewis Bilton, Adrian Barclay Caroen, Christopher John Jones, Garen Kouyoumjian
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Patent number: 9051108Abstract: A dispensing system includes a shroud having a gripping portion. An actuation area of the shroud is between about 15% to about 95% of a surface area of the gripping portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Erica Eden Cohen, Nathaniel Giraitis, Kevin Harrity, Jonathan N. Mandell, Nicholas Oxley, Thomas A. Renner, Richard Whitehall
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Patent number: 8985397Abstract: A system for spraying, according to various aspects of the present invention, includes a shuttle and a trigger switch. The shuttle and the trigger switch cooperate with discontinuous mechanical coupling. The trigger switch provides a discontinuity in bias against operation of the trigger switch by the user. Consequently, the user experiences tactile feedback before spray is released. Prior to tactile feedback, the system establishes a communication link. When spray is released, the system transmits a notice via the communication link. Such a system when equipped with pepper spray aerosol is advantageous for self-defense.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Guardian 8 CorporationInventor: Charles Scott Lord
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Patent number: 8985398Abstract: A product dispensing system includes an overcap that has a locking element extending therefrom. A container has a product disposed therein. A bracket is attached to the container. The bracket includes at least one flange and at least one slot. The at least one flange extends toward the at least one slot. A resilient member is disposed within the locking element.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Donald J. Schumacher, Christine D. Beilstein, Dirk K. Nickel, Jinsong Yu, Gang Liu, Xiaogang Tan, Yuanheng Liu
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Patent number: 8978937Abstract: An actuator (1) for a hand-held aerosol container fitted centrally at its top with a dispensing valve, the actuator having: (i) a cup-shaped over-cap (3) attachable to the container and having a top wall defining a gap through which a spray channel passes, the gap restricting lateral movement of the spray channel; (ii) a spray channel (4) in fluid connection with the valve; (iii) an actuator button (5) having a finger pad from which a keel depends; the keel dependent from the finger pad of the button (5) being able to press down onto the spray channel (4) and the spray channel (4) on to the valve after the first slide movement of the button (5), but not before; whereby the actuator button (5) has a distinct first slide movement that puts it into an orientation in which a second depression movement causes release of the contents of the associated dispenser and in that the force required for the first slide movement of the actuator button (5) is at least 5N.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Conopco Inc.Inventors: Richard Chambers, Andrew Fielding, Adam William Peacock, Graham Paul Randall, James Edward Roe, Jason Peter Roebuck, Kevin John Stamp
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Publication number: 20140361044Abstract: A sprayhead (1) for use with an aerosol container (2), comprising a chassis (3) capable of firm attachment to said container (2); a rotatable circular collar (4) located largely around and in close proximity to the chassis (3); and a spray channel (8) and associated actuator button (39), said spray channel (8) being designed to pass through a central aperture (13) in the chassis and being connectable to the central valve stem of an aerosol container (2) with which the sprayhead (1) is designed to be used; the circular collar (4) being rotatable between a first position in which a holding feature (33D) of the collar (4) interacts with a holding feature (15D) of the chassis (3) and a second position; the sprayhead (1) being inoperable when the circular collar (4) is in its first position and operable when the circular collar (4) is in its second position; the holding features (33D) providing rotational resistance to movement between the first and second positions; the circular collar (4) further comprising a prType: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Amit Arora, Kassie Terra-Lynn Betts, Simon Lewis Bilton, Joseph Butler, Christopher John Jones, Garen Kouyoumjian
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Publication number: 20140361049Abstract: A sprayhead (1) for use with an aerosol container (2) comprising a central valve stem, said sprayhead (1) comprising: a chassis (3) attaching to the valve cup of an aerosol container (2); a rotatable circular collar (4) comprising a bridge (16) spanning a diameter of the collar (4); and a spray channel (8) and associated actuator button (39), said spray channel (8) being designed to pass through a central aperture in the bridge (16) spanning a diameter of the collar (4), and being connectable to the central valve stem of an aerosol container (2); the chassis (3) holding the spray channel (8) and actuator button (39) in a non-rotatable manner and the collar (4) being rotatable between operable and inoperable positions; wherein the chassis (3) comprises an annular skirt (14) encircling at least 90% of the circumference of the valve cup and gripping the valve cup such that the torque required to turn the chassis (3) around the valve cup is at least twice that required to turn the rotatable circular collar (4) arType: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Amit Arora, Kassie Terra-Lynn Betts, Simon Lewis Bilton, Joseph Butler, Christopher John Jones, Garen Kouyoumjian
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Patent number: 8875951Abstract: An aerosol cap adapted to mate with a canister includes an outer hollow shell and an inner hollow shell that is partially enclosed by the outer shell and centrally disposed therein. The outer hollow shell includes at least one rib element. The inner and outer shells are physically interconnected together by the at least one rib element. The inner hollow shell includes a base ring member hingedly connected to a pod member. The pod member includes a button support for receiving a button actuator of the canister. The pod member further includes a cam profile for cooperating with the at least one rib element to transition the aerosol cap between an operative position and a non-operative position upon rotating the outer hollow shell relative to the inner hollow shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Kent A. Houser
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Patent number: 8870030Abstract: A container has a body with a product disposed therein. A pedestal with a valving structure extends from the body. A bracket has a sidewall with at least one slot extending therein. The bracket includes a second pedestal provided interiorly of the sidewall, which is shaped to fittingly receive the pedestal of the body. The second pedestal includes at least one extending flange. Each of the at least one extending flanges extends toward the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Donald J. Schumacher, Christine D. Beilstein, Dirk K. Nickel
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Publication number: 20140291353Abstract: The aerosol dispenser, comprises: an aerosol canister and associated valve stem; and an actuator cap (1) comprising: a rotatable outer body (2) and an associated actuator button (3); and a non-rotatable chassis (4) and an associated spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable between a first position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is separated from the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is incapable of activation and a second position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is attached to the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is capable of activation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVERInventors: Kassie Terra-Lynn Betts, Simon Lewis Bilton, Adrian Barclay Caroen, Christopher John Jones, Garen Kouyoumjian
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Publication number: 20140252036Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Jay A. Ballard
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Publication number: 20140231467Abstract: An actuator cap (1) for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a rotatable outer body (2), a non-rotatable chassis (4), an actuator button (3) and a spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable relative to the chassis (4) between a first position in which the actuator button (3) is incapable of depression and a second position in which the actuator button (3) is capable of depression, said depression causing release of fluid product from an associated container through the spray channel assembly (6), the actuator cap (1) also comprises rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) between the outer body (2) and the chassis (4), said rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) serving to ease rotation of the outer body(2) towards its second position when close thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVERInventors: Kassie Terra-Lynn Betts, Simon Lewis Bilton, Adrian Barclay Caroen, Christopher John Jones, Garen Kouyoumjian
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Patent number: 8807396Abstract: A trigger diffuser to be secured to the neck of a vial provided with an outlet valve (31) provides for securing it on the vial, actuating the valve (31), a trigger (200) movable between a neutral position, in which the valve is not actuated, and a diffusion position, in which an actuation element is moved in the direction of the valve so as to actuate it, and an outlet channel for the transport out of the diffuser of the product coming out of the valve. In order to store the diffuser without the risk of accidentally actuating the trigger even after the first withdrawal, the diffuser includes a blocking element (304) movable between a blocking position, in which the trigger (200) is prevented from reaching the diffusion position, and a release position, in which the trigger can be moved from the neutral position to the diffusion position.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Lindal France SASInventors: Hervé Bodet, Dominique Fournet
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Patent number: 8777061Abstract: A security cap includes a cap body having a base portion and an upstanding wall extending longitudinally upward from a top edge thereof. An actuator is assembled within an interior of the upstanding wall, the actuator being longitudinally movably and axially rotatable enabling cycling between a locked state and an unlocked state. The actuator is rotationally governed by a rotation locking member comprising a push button and an arched biasing member. The push button extends through an aperture provided in the actuator and engages with a vertical edge integrated along a recess formed within the upstanding wall. Vertical motion is governed by a projecting locking feature extending from the actuator. The locking feature engages with a actuation governing edge in a locked state and rotates free of the governing edge into an unlocked, dispensing state, enabling vertical motion of the actuator for dispensing contents from with the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Emil Meshberg
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Publication number: 20140183228Abstract: A diffuser cap for an aerosol actuator comprises a vessel and a valve mounted on the vessel utilizing a dome. The diffuser cap is provided with an operating pushbutton of the valve cooperating with an outlet tube from the valve. The pushbutton of the diffuser cap is provided with a channel and an aerosol diffusion outlet. The diffuser cap comprises a base configured to snap onto a crimped region of the dome and a protective unit surrounding the pushbutton. The pushbutton and the protective unit of the pushbutton are mounted in a rotary manner on the base. The diffuser cap comprises a disabling device for disabling the operation of the pushbutton operated by a relative movement of the protective unit in relation to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: TECHNIMAInventors: CEDRIK DECEA, CLAUDE BERNARD MICHELOT
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Publication number: 20140124539Abstract: An actuator (18, 18?) is provided for actuating a valve (16) on a container (14) for dispensing a fluent product. The actuator (18, 18?) includes an exterior housing (40, 40?) and a rotatable member (42, 42?). The rotatable member (42, 42?) is located in an interior chamber (48) of the housing (40, 40?) and includes an engageable surface (54) located in a circumferentially extending window (50) of the housing (40, 40?) to be engaged by a user for movement of the engageable surface (54) within the window (50) between a locked position wherein movement of an actuator button (52) from an un-actuated position to an actuated position is prevented and an unlocked position wherein movement of the actuator button (52) from the un-actuated position to the actuated position is allowed to actuate the valve (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: AptarGroup, Inc.Inventors: Sean H. Cho, Peter J. Walters, Gerald J. Marquardt, Paul E. Hallman
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Patent number: 8695852Abstract: A fluid dispenser head including a fluid dispenser member; a dispenser endpiece that is connected to a nozzle via a duct; a pusher that is manually and axially movable down and up so as to move the dispenser endpiece in such a manner as to dispense fluid; and a rotary control hoop for moving the pusher axially between a storage position and an actuatable position. The head further includes axial guide for guiding the pusher axially without turning about its own axis; and rotary cam that is turned by the control hoop, the pusher being in engagement with the cam so as to urge the pusher in axial movement, without any turning component.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Aptar France SASInventors: Romain Bertin, Sébastien Michaux
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Patent number: 8672189Abstract: A trigger sprayer may include a rotatable nozzle to facilitate the discharge of liquid from the nozzle in any desired direction and may also include a locking mechanism for preventing activation of the trigger sprayer. The trigger sprayer may also fit within the footprint of a container to which the trigger sprayer is attached.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Espinoza, George R. Hildebrand, Steven L. Sweeton
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Patent number: 8657160Abstract: Fluid dispensers can be provided with a pump bottle that can have a fluid retaining portion, a pump neck that can be engaged with the fluid retaining portion such that the pump neck can be fluid communication with the fluid retaining portion, and a pump head that can be associated with the top portion of the pump neck, where the pump head can be configured to dispense a fluid retained in the fluid retaining portion of the pump bottle. The fluid dispenser can have an adapter ring that can be engaged with the pump neck, where the adapter ring can be selectively movable along a vertical length of the pump neck. The fluid dispenser can have a lock member, where the locking member can be associated with the adapter ring and the locking member can have a first unlocked position and a second locked position.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Better Science, LLCInventors: Paul Lashells, Jeff Fiessinger
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Patent number: 8627986Abstract: A device for spraying contents from a pressurized container. The device has an anti-pre-spray mechanism which prevents inadvertent actuation or spray when a new container is loaded into the device. The anti-pre-spray mechanism provides a dead band between a valve assembly in the pressurized container and an actuation mechanism. The dead band may comprise a gap, spring, etc. The actuation mechanism may be activated by the consumer at the point of use.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Glenn Allen Bradbury, Richard Michael Girardot
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Patent number: 8622256Abstract: Actuator apparatus for spray containers and methods of manufacturing actuator apparatus for spray containers. The actuator apparatus includes a cover having a restraint structure, e.g., locatable below an aperture portion of a push button of a base, to restrict the push button from depression by a user when the actuator apparatus is in a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventor: Jason C. Campbell
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Publication number: 20130320041Abstract: This invention relates to a spray head for dispensing product from a container, having an attachment element on which a closure element for closing off the exit orifice of a spray channel is disposed and an actuating element on activation of which the exit orifice is connectable with a valve opening of the container. In order to create a spray head which is easier and safer to handle than those of the prior art, it is proposed according to the invention that the closure element and the actuating element form a unit pivotable about an axis from a closed position to an actuating position, the exit orifice of the spray channel being closable by the unit's being in the closed position, and that the unit has locking means via which the unit can be locked in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: LINDAL DISPENSER GMBHInventors: Andrea Selinger, Norman Goldberg
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Publication number: 20130277397Abstract: A trigger operated aerosol dispenser is disclosed for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container through an aerosol valve. The trigger operated aerosol dispenser comprises a base secured to the aerosol container with a dispensing head mounted to the base. A nozzle extends through the dispensing head for communicating the aerosol valve with a terminal orifice. A trigger actuator extends from the dispensing head for actuating the aerosol valve upon depression of the trigger actuator to dispense the aerosol product from the terminal orifice. The trigger operated aerosol dispenser may incorporate a lock for inhibiting the trigger from actuating the aerosol valve. In one example, the trigger operated aerosol dispenser may be actuated in an alternate manner upon a depression of the dispensing head. Preferably, the trigger operated aerosol dispenser is formed from a two piece unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Aptar Group IncInventors: Gregory A. Erickson, Geraid J. Marquardt, Sean Cho, Bernd Blumenstein, Bernhard Jasper
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Patent number: 8550306Abstract: A dispenser cap comprising an axially moveable collar that surrounds an inner unit, the inner unit comprising a mounting ring at its bottom that is suitable for placement on a container, a cylindrical wall having a section that defines a radial outlet hole, said radial outlet hole being located towards the upper end of the inner unit, and a release trigger at the upper end of the inner unit, said collar being moveable between a raised position in which it covers the radial outlet hole and a lowered position in which it does not cover the radial outlet hole, the axially moveable collar comprising an internal structure that blocks the depression of the release trigger when the collar is in its raised position.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Conopco Inc.Inventors: Peter Angus, Adrian Barclay Caroen, Andrew Claughton, Ian McKinnon, Paul Robertson Sherratt
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Patent number: 8517227Abstract: An aerosol spray actuator for a pressurized aerosol canister and in particular trigger or button actuated spray actuators having three main parts to simplify the mechanical moving parts of a spray actuator. An actuator button, an actuator base and finally a nozzle piece being inserted at the very end of a product dispensing passage embodied either in the body or the trigger part. A mechanism for permitting and blocking the actuation of the spray actuator is also provided so that inadvertent operation of the actuator can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Toralf H. Strand, Thomas G. Lacey
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Patent number: 8479752Abstract: A device for cleaning a surface comprises a pressurized container containing a cleaning composition; a nozzle through which the composition is arranged to be dispensed, in use, upon an actuation of a valve; a shroud attached to the container and surrounding the nozzle. The shroud has a hollow generally cylindrical portion adjacent to the nozzle for guiding the dispensed product in the direction in which it leaves the nozzle, and a flared portion at the end of the cylindrical portion furthest from the nozzle forming a spreading plate for guiding the dispensed product laterally when in contact, in use, with a surface to be cleaned. The nozzle is arranged to be actuated by movement of the container towards the shroud. The device comprises a reservoir. The nozzle and shroud are configured so that, in use, the cleaning composition is directed across the surface to be cleaned and into the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) LimitedInventors: Paul John Duffield, Madeleine Chadwick
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Patent number: 8453883Abstract: A self defense spray device comprising a spray unit having a spray canister with an irritant spray, a nozzle operable to release the irritant spray, and a first connector attached to the spray canister. The device further includes a holder having a second connector adapted to releasably engage the first connector to releasably connect the spray unit to the holder, and a safety mechanism that prevents the nozzle from releasing the spray when the spray unit is connected to the holder, thus disarming the device. Once the spray unit is removed from the holder, the safety no longer blocks the nozzle thus arming the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Bigfoot Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Sven Habermann, Brian Perrin, Freddie Tsang, Ying-Chiu Chan
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Patent number: 8418892Abstract: An aerosol spray cap 1 is discussed, which comprises two separate pieces, those of a base member 10 and a rotatable twist ring 20. The base member 10 is formed as a single cast piece for removably attaching to the top of an aerosol canister, and provides an actuator button which is integrated with the fluid passageway. This integrated fluid passageway and actuator button 11 interacts with the fluid out pipe of the aerosol canister, and so allows actuation of the aerosol. The rotatable twist ring, provides a means whereby the movement of the integrated fluid passageway and actuator button 11 is prohibited, thereby locking the operation of the aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Coster Tecnologie Speciali S.p.A.Inventor: Adalberto Geier