With Discharge Orifice Contamination Guard Patents (Class 222/402.12)
  • Patent number: 10625929
    Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a foamable product. The dispensing device comprises a valve. The valve comprises: a plug; a seat configured to receive the plug; and one or more resilient arms coupled to the plug, configured to bias the plug against the seat. The valve has a closed configuration in which the plug is received by the seat, and an open configuration in which the plug is displaced from the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Plaza
    Inventors: Stefano Bartolucci, Paul O. Nutley, Nathan Daniel Grubbs
  • Patent number: 10138050
    Abstract: A dispensing valve comprising a metering valve for a pressurized aerosol application. The dispensing valve comprises a mounting cup, a gasket, a valve body and a valve housing defining a cavity. The valve housing is captively retained by the mounting cup and a spring biasing the valve body against the gasket into a normally closed position. A lower portion of the valve housing communicating with the product to be dispensed. A valve stem is coupled to the valve body and an actuator is supported by the valve stem. The metering valve is delimited by a metering valve seat and a stop. A metering member is movable, within the metering chamber, to dispense a predetermined quantity of product. The metering valve seat comprising at least one micro vent which facilitates supplying air to the metering valve seat to break a seal formed by surface tension of the product to be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E Davideit, Kevin G Verville, Elizabeth A Green
  • Patent number: 9493293
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing apparatus for containing a pressurized composition. The dispensing apparatus comprises a reservoir for containing the composition, a flow conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir having a distal end forming a flow conduit orifice; and a displaceable actuator head comprising a side wall having an interior surface and a dispensing orifice formed through the side wall. An intermediate member having an aperture extending there through is interposed between the interior surface of the displaceable actuator head and the distal end of the flow conduit. The intermediate member is affixed to either the interior surface of the actuator head aligning the aperture with the dispensing orifice or to the distal end of the flow conduit aligning the aperture with the flow conduit orifice. The intermediate member seals the dispensing orifice when the displaceable actuator head is biased to an at-rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: William Mercer Benson, Andrew William Franckhauser, Todd Mitchell Day, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, David Matthew Groh, Brian David Andres, Scott Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 9156596
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head (T) for associating with a fluid dispenser member (P), such as a pump, the head (T) forming a dispenser duct (12) that communicates upstream with an outlet (S) of the dispenser member (P), and downstream with a dispenser orifice (31), the head (T) further including a shutter (2) for selectively closing the dispenser duct (12), the shutter (2) being movable in the duct (12) along a movement axis between a closed position and a dispensing position, the head (T) further including a thrust element (42) so as to thrust the shutter (2) towards its closed position, said dispenser head being characterized in that the thrust element (42) is movable substantially perpendicularly and tangentially to the movement axis of the shutter (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Francis Moreau
  • Patent number: 9108777
    Abstract: A child resistant container made from blow-molded plastic which comprises: a vial having an outlet port; a pre-determined volume of aseptic fluid disposed sealed within the vial; a cap detachable from the vial; and, a resilient guard having a first and second ends which are integral to the vial on opposing sides. The resilient guard is designed to not be separated from contact with the vial and has a mid-portion which is initially positioned above the top of the cap to prevent cap removal. The safety container is preferably single use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: SOLTECH INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Raimundo Jose Santamarta
  • Patent number: 8960504
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for containing a pressurized composition, said dispensing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a composition; an actuator head comprising a side wall having an interior surface, said actuator head forming a dispensing orifice through said side wall; a displaceable flow conduit comprising a proximal end in fluid communication with said reservoir and a distal end forming a flow conduit orifice, said distal end being movably engaged with said interior surface of said actuator head; and an intermediate member interposed between said interior surface and said distal end and forming an aperture; and wherein said displaceable flow conduit is biased to an at-rest position and can be movably actuated to at least partially engage said intermediate member in a dispense position, thereby at least partially aligning said dispensing orifice with said flow conduit orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: William Mercer Benson, Andrew William Franckhauser, Todd Mitchell Day, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, David Matthew Groh, Brian David Andres, Scott Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 8875951
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Kent A. Houser
  • Patent number: 8733599
    Abstract: A combined cap and actuator device for an aerosol container has a body which is substantially cylindrically-shaped having a receiving portion, an actuating portion, and a waist portion. The body is reversible from an unactuating position wherein the valve of the aerosol container is closed to prevent product flow, to an actuating position wherein the valve is opened to dispense product into the receiving portion. A lid is attachable to seal the receiving portion, actuating portion or base of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Lloyd Hornland
  • Patent number: 8690022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a button-sliding-type opening/closing device for a cosmetic container consisting of a vessel for storing cosmetics in a liquid or gel state, and a discharge pump coupled to a top inner portion of the vessel for discharging cosmetics by applying external pressure thereto, wherein the button-sliding-type opening/closing device comprises: a shoulder (20) coupled to the top portion of the vessel (10); a button body (30) inserted into the shoulder (20) and upwardly and downwardly movable; and a button (40) slidably coupled to a top surface of the button body (30), for opening and closing a cosmetic pumping hole (31) in the button body (30), as well as for preventing the button body (30) from being pressed and actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Young Joo Lee
  • Patent number: 8616416
    Abstract: A delivery head and a delivery device having a delivery head, wherein a pivotable actuating element is provided in order to open an outlet valve when the delivery head is actuated. The actuating element is provided with a valve element in order to forcibly open the outlet valve by pivoting the actuating element and/or to move the valve element on a circular path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbH
    Inventor: Ralf Jordan
  • Patent number: 8261952
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device (1) for dispensing a liquid (2) without spraying as well as a use of such a dispensing device (1). In order to prevent liquid from escaping after a dispensing process, an outlet that opens towards the environment can be closed by means of a discharge valve (7). Said discharge valve (7) is provided with a valve body (9) which can be moved in accordance with the prevailing liquid pressure such that the discharge valve (7) opens when a minimum pressure is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbH
    Inventors: Reiker Canfield, Reinhard Neuhaus
  • Patent number: 8251056
    Abstract: An inhaler is provided with a closure which may be moved between a closed and open position in order to cover and uncover a mouthpiece. The closure is associated with a revolvable element including a restricting member. Movement of the closure from the open position to the closed position causes the revolvable element to revolve around an axis X thereby placing the restricting member in a restricting position which restricts relative movement between a container unit and the housing such that unintentional actuation of the inhaler is prevented. The inhaler is useful, for example, in the treatment of asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand
  • Publication number: 20120187154
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for containing a pressurized composition, said dispensing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a composition; an actuator head comprising a side wall having an interior surface, said actuator head forming a dispensing orifice through said side wall; a displaceable flow conduit comprising a proximal end in fluid communication with said reservoir and a distal end forming a flow conduit orifice, said distal end being movably engaged with said interior surface of said actuator head; and an intermediate member interposed between said interior surface and said distal end and forming an aperture; and wherein said displaceable flow conduit is biased to an at-rest position and can be movably actuated to at least partially engage said intermediate member in a dispense position, thereby at least partially aligning said dispensing orifice with said flow conduit orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: William Mercer Benson, Andrew William Franckhauser, Todd Mitchell Day, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, David Matthew Groh, Brian David Andres, Scott Edward Smith
  • Publication number: 20120187155
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing apparatus for containing a pressurized composition. The dispensing apparatus comprises a reservoir for containing the composition, a flow conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir having a distal end forming a flow conduit orifice; and a displaceable actuator head comprising a side wall having an interior surface and a dispensing orifice formed through the side wall. An intermediate member having an aperture extending there through is interposed between the interior surface of the displaceable actuator head and the distal end of the flow conduit. The intermediate member is affixed to either the interior surface of the actuator head aligning the aperture with the dispensing orifice or to the distal end of the flow conduit aligning the aperture with the flow conduit orifice. The intermediate member seals the dispensing orifice when the displaceable actuator head is biased to an at-rest position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: William Mercer Benson, Andrew William Franckhauser, Todd Mitchell Day, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, David Matthew Groh, Brian David Andres, Scott Edward Smith
  • Publication number: 20120111896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a button-sliding-type opening/closing device for a cosmetic container consisting of a vessel for storing cosmetics in a liquid or gel state, and a discharge pump coupled to a top inner portion of the vessel for discharging cosmetics by applying external pressure thereto, wherein the button-sliding-type opening/closing device comprises: a shoulder (20) coupled to the top portion of the vessel (10); a button body (30) inserted into the shoulder (20) and upwardly and downwardly movable; and a button (40) slidably coupled to a top surface of the button body (30), for opening and closing a cosmetic pumping hole (31) in the button body (30), as well as for preventing the button body (30) from being pressed and actuated
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Young Joo Lee
  • Patent number: 8127968
    Abstract: An actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The actuator comprises an actuator button being rotatable relative to a base for movement between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. The actuator button is tiltable relative to the base for actuating the aerosol valve to dispense the aerosol product when the actuator button is rotated into the unlocked rotational position. The actuator button is inhibited from tilting relative to the base when the actuator button is moved into the locked rotational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Aptar Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Timothy Yerby, Gerald J. Marquardt, Craig Braun, Jonathan D. Werner
  • Publication number: 20110309112
    Abstract: The invention proposes a delivery head (1) and a delivery device (25) having a delivery head (1), wherein a pivotable actuating element (15) is provided in order to open an outlet valve (10) when the delivery head (1) is actuated. The actuating element (15) is provided with a valve element (12) in order to forcibly open the outlet valve (10) by pivoting the actuating element (15) and/or to move the valve element (12) on a circular path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH
    Inventor: Ralf Jordan
  • Patent number: 7874465
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir (1), the head having a fluid dispenser member (2), such as a pump or a valve, having a body (20) that is mounted in stationary manner relative to the reservoir (1), and a valve rod (21) that is axially displaceable down and up; a pushbutton (5, 7) that is axially displaceable down and up, driving the valve rod (21); and a dispenser orifice (60) that is connected to the valve rod. The dispenser head has an actuator mechanism (4) for driving the pushbutton in axial displacement relative to the valve rod (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Valois S.A.S.
    Inventors: Romain Bertin, Florent Pouliaude
  • Patent number: 7874461
    Abstract: A cosmetic receptacle includes: a button locking part including a locking operation pipe assembled with an outer surface of an upper end of the outer receptacle so as to rotate respective to the outer receptacle and a stopping protuberance protruding from an inner surface of the upper end of the outer receptacle, a locking operation groove being formed at the locking operation pipe, the locking operation groove including a lock keeping groove arranged at an upper area of the locking operation groove along a horizontal direction, a release keeping groove arranged at a lower area of the locking operation groove along a horizontal direction, and an elevation guide groove connecting the lock keeping groove with the release keeping groove in a linear direction, and a shoulder part including a stopper groove formed on the shoulder part along a longitudinal direction and an elevation leading protuberance formed at an outer surface of the shoulder part, the shoulder part being installed in such a manner that the stop
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Taesung Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hae Dong Bae
  • Publication number: 20110006083
    Abstract: A dispensing actuator for use on a container having pressurized contents is configured for convenient one-handed manipulation and use by consumers. The dispensing actuator includes a hingedly moveable flip-open lid, and a laterally moveable opening element, which can be manipulated so that the opening element cooperates with the lid to move the lid from a closed position to an opened position. The present dispensing actuator further includes an inner, downwardly deflectable actuating element, operatively connected with a dispensing valve of the associated container. Resilient, downward deflection of the actuating element, after opening of the dispensing actuator lid, permits the contents of the container to be conveniently dispensed. In one embodiment, the contents of the container are dispensed generally laterally of the dispensing actuator, while in alternate embodiments, the container's contents are dispensed generally upwardly, through the actuating element of the dispensing actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Peter J. Walters, Jason A. Ksiazk, Sean H. Cho, Gerald J. Marquardt, Jonathan D. Werner
  • Patent number: 7861894
    Abstract: A dispenser is provided for use with an associated container having pressurized contents. The dispenser includes a base configured for fitment on the associated container, and an actuator snap-fit to the base for limited, relative rotation with respect thereto. The base of the dispenser includes a nozzle joined in fluid communication with a valve stem of an associated dispensing valve fitted to the container, such that deflection of the nozzle permits dispensing of the pressurized contents of the container therethrough. The actuator cooperates with the nozzle of the base to permit selective movement of the nozzle for convenient dispensing of the container contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Seaquistperfect Dispensing L.L.C.
    Inventors: Peter J. Walters, Jason A. Ksiazk
  • Patent number: 7854350
    Abstract: A distribution assembly includes at least two containers or receptacles, each containing a product, and being fitted with a valve having an actuator rod. A distribution device is mounted on top of the containers and includes a distribution nozzle fitted with at least one distribution orifice. The distribution device further includes a movable actuator element to provoke the simultaneous distribution of two products in a mixed or separate state. Further, an intermediate body is separate from the actuator element and includes two skirts. The intermediate body is able to engage respectively on the two actuator rods of the containers, and at least one inner channel allows the flow of products towards the distribution nozzle. The actuator element and the intermediate body are arranged to co-operate on operation of the actuator element so as to allow the passage of products from the recipients to the distribution nozzle via the inner channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7819288
    Abstract: A combination includes a product container having a longitudinal dimension and a valve oriented to discharge product generally longitudinally therefrom. Valve actuating apparatus extends laterally from the valve in a direction transverse to the longitudinal dimension and terminates at an outer peripheral surface. A housing has a wall that tapers to a discharge opening, and the discharge opening has a size larger than a radius of the container but smaller than the greatest lateral extent of the valve actuating apparatus. The outer peripheral surface is disposed in interfering relationship with the wall when the container is disposed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Healy, Allen D. Miller, Nathan R. Westphal, Simon M. Conway, Scott W. Demarest
  • Publication number: 20100206907
    Abstract: 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 and 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Peter Angus, Adrian Barclay Caroen, Andrew Claughton, Ian McKinnon, Paul Robertson Sherratt
  • Patent number: 7731062
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for discharging liquids such as vapocoolants in stream or mist form includes the use of a filter to remove contaminants from the liquid prior to dispensing through the nozzle opening. A streamlined flow of liquid is delivered to the nozzle to prevent after spray and the filter spaced from the nozzle to inhibit pulsation of the dispensed liquid stream. The filter and nozzle are provided as an assembly mounted in a passageway in the container actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Gebauer Company
    Inventor: Aleksandr Groys
  • Publication number: 20100108722
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device (1) for dispensing a liquid (2) without spraying as well as a use of such a dispensing device (1). In order to prevent liquid from escaping after a dispensing process, an outlet that opens towards the environment can be closed by means of a discharge valve (7). Said discharge valve (7) is provided with a valve body (9) which can be moved in accordance with the prevailing liquid pressure such that the discharge valve (7) opens when a minimum pressure is exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH
    Inventors: Reiker Canfield, Reinhard Neuhaus
  • Patent number: 7658304
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for discharging vapocoolants in stream or mist form includes the use of selected fluoroelastomers for valve parts to regulate discharge. The fluoroelastomers provide long-term stability to the vapocoolants to enable superior shelf life without minimal loss or contamination of the vapocoolant. In addition, a filter is provided to remove contaminants from vapocoolant prior to passage through the nozzle opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Gebauer Company
    Inventor: Aleksandr Groys
  • Publication number: 20090272765
    Abstract: The tip-stop mechanism for an aerosol container has a needle valve placed into a passage area and closes discharge hole due to plate springs engagement with tapered surfaces of the needle valve. An operation lever is supported on a pivot shaft and when pressed downward forces a portion of the lever to cause the needle valve to move backward, opening the discharge hole. After that, the operation lever engages the upper surface of the spout and moves downward together with the spout and the stem, thereby the lever is shifted to an operation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: MITANI VALVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masaaki Seki, Masato Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20090230156
    Abstract: A dispenser head for a pressurized container has a channel for the medium to be dispensed that is connected to a dispensing opening and communicates with the container interior. A closure piston is arranged in the channel and closes off the dispensing opening. By applying pressure onto an actuating element, the valve of the pressurized container is actuated and the closure piston is moved into an opening position to release the dispensing opening. The closure piston has spaced-apart centering projections and flow passages therebetween for the medium. An end face of the closure piston remote from the dispensing opening has an elastic spring area with a head section interacting with the actuating element. The actuating element glides along the rounded head section when the closure piston moves into the opening and closing positions. The rounded head section is matched to the movement path of the actuating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: FENNEL COSMED GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Prox, Peter Menzel
  • Publication number: 20090050650
    Abstract: A dispenser is provided for use with an associated container having pressurized contents. The dispenser includes a base configured for fitment on the associated container, and an actuator snap-fit to the base for limited, relative rotation with respect thereto. The base of the dispenser includes a nozzle joined in fluid communication with a valve stem of an associated dispensing valve fitted to the container, such that deflection of the nozzle permits dispensing of the pressurized contents of the container therethrough. The actuator cooperates with the nozzle of the base to permit selective movement of the nozzle for convenient dispensing of the container contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Peter J. Walters, Jason A. Ksiazk
  • Patent number: 7464839
    Abstract: One disadvantage during delivery of products such as foams, for instance shaving foam or gel, self-foaming products and other products that are applied with a pressurized system from a conventional, pressurized dispenser container with the aid of known dispenser heads that can be inserted into the delivery valve of the dispenser container is that the pressurized product remaining in the delivery channel continues to be pressed out in small amounts in an uncontrolled manner after utilization despite the fact that the delivery valve is closed. In order to eliminate said disadvantage, the dispenser head (1) is configured with an additional closing device (1?) that automatically opens the delivery hole (3) and automatically closes it after the dispensing process is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: RPC Wiko GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Heukamp
  • Publication number: 20080210710
    Abstract: An improved actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The improved actuator comprises a base for mounting to the aerosol container. A unitary actuator button supports a nozzle extending between the aerosol valve and a terminal orifice. The actuator button is rotatable about the base between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. The unitary actuator button is movable for pivoting the nozzle button to actuate the aerosol valve for dispensing aerosol product from the terminal orifice when the actuator button is in the unlocked rotational position. The unitary actuator button is inhibited from pivoting the nozzle button when the actuator button is rotated into the locked rotational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing Foreign, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald J. Marquardt, Jason A. Ksiazk, Jonathan D. Werner, Craig A. Braun, Peter J. Walters, Patrick Timothy Yerby
  • Publication number: 20080179347
    Abstract: An actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The actuator comprises an actuator button being rotatable relative to a base for movement between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. The actuator button is tiltable relative to the base for actuating the aerosol valve to dispense the aerosol product when the actuator button is rotated into the unlocked rotational position. The actuator button is inhibited from tilting relative to the base when the actuator button is moved into the locked rotational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick Timothy Yerby, Gerald J. Marquardt, Craig Braun, Jonathan D. Werner
  • Publication number: 20080023498
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir (1), the head comprising: a fluid dispenser member (2), such as a pump or a valve, comprising a body (20) that is mounted in stationary manner relative to the reservoir (1), and a valve rod (21) that is axially displaceable down and up; a pushbutton (5, 7) that is axially displaceable down and up, driving the valve rod (21); and a dispenser orifice (60) that is connected to the valve rod; the dispenser head being characterized in that it further comprises actuator means (4) for driving the pushbutton in axial displacement relative to the valve rod (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Romain Bertin, Florent Pouliaude
  • Patent number: 7063275
    Abstract: A sprayer has a spray shield and a spray shield retainer. The spray shield is removably attached to the spray shield retainer for efficient storage when not in use. The spray shield can be contoured to the body of the sprayer. The spray shield is configured for attachment to a spray wand proximate to a nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Chapin Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: David Byron
  • Patent number: 7004359
    Abstract: A spraying cap for a spray container with a valve includes an attachment for the spray container with a connection piece that is connectable with the valve, which runs into a spray nozzle. The spraying cap further includes an actuator element, slewably mounted on the attachment, which in a locked position at least partly covers the spray nozzle and in an opened position sticks off from the spraying cap, and a pressure region in the attachment proximate to the connection piece. A force on the pressure region or on the actuator element in its opened position, wholly or partly pointing into the actuation direction of the valve, opens the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Lindal Ventil GmbH
    Inventor: Alain Marroncles
  • Patent number: 6908017
    Abstract: Disclosed are actuator over caps suitable for use with aerosol containers. The caps are provided with flip-down lids that can move from a first position that blocks the outlet to prevent product drool between uses, to a second position that does not block dispensing. A push button is linked by a living hinge to a top wall of the cap. Downward pressure on the button can drive the lid away from its blocking position to facilitate opening the outlet of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Mineau, Gary T. Lancina, William G. Madala
  • Patent number: 6837401
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for discharging vapocoolants in stream or mist form includes the use of selected fluoroelastomers for valve parts to regulate discharge. The fluoroelastomers provide long-term stability to the vapocoolants to enable superior shelf life without minimal loss or contamination of the vapocoolant. In addition, a filter is provided to remove contaminants from vapocoolant prior to passage through the nozzle opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Gebauer Company
    Inventor: Aleksandr Groys
  • Patent number: 6405904
    Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product, for example, a cosmetic product, includes a body configured to mount the head on a container containing the product, an actuator that allows a dispensing element on the container to be actuated and an outlet configured to be placed in flow communication with the dispensing element to deliver a dose of product from the outlet. The dispensing head further includes a cover element configured to cover the outlet when the dispensing head is in a storage position. A removable cap is configured to be placed on the body, the cap including a portion that engages with the cover element to retain the cap on the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Patent number: 6405898
    Abstract: The invention features, in general, a foaming product that includes a container, a valve stem extending upward from the top of the container, a nozzle member, and a waste product containment region located above the top of the container. The valve stem is movable downward to permit discharge of the foaming product from the container through the stem. The nozzle member includes a flow passage for directing the foaming product from the top of the valve stem to a discharge outlet and a movable portion that is movable between a discharge position and an inactive position. When the movable portion is in the discharge position, the valve stem is actuated to permit discharge of product into the flow passage and out of the discharge outlet, and the flow passage does not communicate with the containment region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: William T. O'Connor, David M. Groh, Timothy Wheatley, Norman D. Poisson, Steven M. Bourque, Henry D. Ren
  • Patent number: 6401984
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a container of the type made up of a receptacle (2) hermetically containing a product (3) in a liquid, gas or pasty state to be distributed, an end piece (4) for distributing the product (3) and means for protecting the distribution end piece (4). The means for protecting the distributor end piece (4) are made up of a sleeve (8) able to slide freely on said end piece (4) by means of activation means (9A, 9A′, 9B, 9B′) belonging to it so that said sleeve (8) automatically ensures protection by covering the end piece (4) when the container (1) is placed, or on the other hand freeing it under solely the effect of the inertia of the sub-unit (8-9-11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Beaute Prestige International
    Inventor: Stephane Jumel
  • Patent number: 6349855
    Abstract: A bottle (1), in particular for perfume, comprises a body (2) having a portion (3) acting as the container for the product, for example perfume, this portion (3) being provided with a delivery part (6) comprising a spray dispenser element (7) positioned on an aperture (5) in the part (6). The product delivery part (6) is encased between lateral shoulders (4) of the bottle (1), between these shoulders there sliding a cover element (8) for the part (5), to lie superposed on this latter, the element (8) being able to assume two positions, in a first of which it prevents product delivery and in a second of which it allows this delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Henkel S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giovanni Borri
  • Patent number: 6237812
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an aerosol dispensing device for selectively dispensing a pressurized aerosol disinfectant from an aerosol container. A wall mounted support base for holding an aerosol container has two support holes at its lower end which rotatingly receive corresponding support shafts integral with a cover so as to permit the cover to rotate downward with respect to the support base; a latch mechanism detachably secures the top end of the cover to the support base. The aerosol container includes a normally closed discharge valve at one end, the discharge valve having a hollow stem extending from one end of the aerosol container and being in flow communication therewith when the hollow stem is laterally deflected. The aerosol container is removably received, stem down, in a mating U-shaped support arm attached to the support base, by means of a mating ring-form groove formed in one end of the aerosol container near the hollow stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Eiko-Sha Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Rokuro Fukada
  • Patent number: 6234365
    Abstract: The invention relates to an endpiece for dispensing and/or measuring out liquid pharmaceutical substances, the endpiece comprising a cylindro-conical body (1) fitted with a bottom base (13) for receiving thrust and for coupling to a tank capable of being put under pressure, and an axial ejection duct (10) containing a central core (2) and communicating firstly at its top end with a spray nozzle, and secondly at its bottom end with the tank, it is characterized in that the top end of the ejection duct (10) is closed in temporary and leakproof manner by a wall (111) which is secured to the top portion (1a) of the body (1) and which extends perpendicularly to the duct, the wall being movable in reversible manner under drive from the substance, said wall being provided with a central orifice (110) capable of being closed in the closed position by a stud (20) secured to the core (2) being forced thereagainst, the periphery of the wall being attached to said body (1) via an elastically deformable link element (112)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Rexam Sofab
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Bougamont, Pascal Hennemann, David Leuliet
  • Patent number: 6234363
    Abstract: A dispenser device which has a pumping device, an ejection nozzle incorporating a dispensing orifice, an actuator for activating the dispenser such as a pusher, and a closure system which enables the dispenser device to be closed, thereby avoiding problems such as contamination or drying out of the dispensing substance. The closure system contains a closure element that is resiliently deformable to go between a closed position in which it hermetically closes the dispensing orifice, and an open position in which it opens the dispensing orifice. When the dispensing device is actuated, the closure element is deformed into its open position by a member solid with the ejection nozzle or the ejection nozzle, and the closure element returns resiliently into its closed position after the dispensing device has been actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Valois S.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Stradella