Plural Holders For Diverse Materials Patents (Class 239/303)
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Patent number: 7722807Abstract: The invention is directed to devices and containers for emitting volatile compositions. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a device that includes a holding mechanism for substantially concurrently and releasably retaining two containers. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a first container having a first volatile composition and a second container having a second volatile composition where the first and the second containers are operably connected to each other to form a cartridge. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of emitting a first and a second volatile composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr., Michael Sean Farrell, Gary Jay Groznik, Dean Robert McCoy
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Patent number: 7722838Abstract: An on-demand system for preventing and/neutralizing bioactive substances employs real time monitoring of the fluid for bioactive substances. Once a specific bioactive substance is detected, then a specific neutralizing substance is selected, such as an oxidizing substance, intense ultraviolet light, a neutralizing substance or other substances selected for particular threats. In another example of the invention, a device neutralizing a substance would include a container that would be capable of containing each of the plurality of precursors, a collecting space for receiving each of the plurality of precursors selected by the selector, and a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the neutralizing substance. In one example the neutralizing substance is formulated by the reactions of the precursors in order to neutralize the substance.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: GRAHN - Monde Groupe de Reflexion & D'ActionInventor: Berg P. Hyacinthe
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Patent number: 7721812Abstract: A fire suppression system adapted for use in a lavatory of an aircraft. The system includes a supply coupled to one or more fluid discharge nozzles via one or more fluid flow lines. A pressure source in communication with the fluid flow lines provides pressure to assist in supplying a pressurized flow of fluid through the flow line(s) to the nozzles(s). Furthermore, the system is capable of using the potable water supply of the aircraft or it can be self-contained with its own water supply reservoir. If self-contained, the system includes a pressurized fluid source to assist in supplying water to the discharge nozzle(s).Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Thomas L Reynolds
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Publication number: 20100123021Abstract: A tank sprayer includes a tank having an opening and a cup configured to move between a first position and a second position. The cup is configured to retain a quantity of liquid when the cup is in the first position and is configured to pour the quantity of liquid into the tank when the cup is in the second position. A removable barrier covers the opening in the tank, wherein the cup is blocked from moving from the first position to the second position when the barrier covers the opening in the tank. The cup is allowed to move from the first position to the second position when the barrier does not cover the opening in the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicants: GILMOUR, INC., ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventor: Rick L. Leer
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Patent number: 7718119Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a desired smell by processing smell information through a combination of a computer system and a perfume generating means. In order to generate a desired smell under control of a computer, preset perfume information concerning a smell classification table, kinds of preset perfume corresponding to the items of smell in the smell classification table, the amount of smell to be generated and the variation with time of the amount is registered, the item of a specific smell is selected from the smell classification table, and relevant pieces of the preset perfume information corresponding to the item of the specific smell is extracted. A deodorant may be combined or various smells may be combined with an image.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventors: Yukinobu Tajima, Hideki Tanemura, Naoki Urushihata
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Publication number: 20100061896Abstract: An air freshener includes a housing having at least a first compartment and a second compartment, each of the first and second compartments having vents. The air freshener includes a first fan unit disposed within the first compartment and a second fan unit disposed within the second compartment. The air freshener also includes a first fragrance emitting substance disposed within the first compartment proximate the first fan unit and a second fragrance emitting substance disposed within the second compartment proximate the second fan unit. A programmable processor is operatively connected to a power source and the first and second fan units and configured to drive at least one of the first and second fan units so as to promote discharge of one of the first and second fragrance emitting substances from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Hyso Technology LLCInventor: Simon Sassoon
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Patent number: 7651035Abstract: A dispensing assembly (1) has a first (10) and second dispensing unit (20), each of which first and second dispensing units has a reservoir for accommodating a liquid substance as well as a manually operable first and second pump (12, 22), respectively, attached to the reservoir. The dispensing assembly furthermore has a pump operating button assembly for jointly operating the first and second pump, the first pump connecting to a first dispensing duct in the pump operating button assembly (2A, 2B) and the second pump connecting to a second dispensing duct in the pump operating button assembly. The pump operating button assembly has at least one dispensing nozzle which is in communication with at least one dispensing duct in tie pump operating button assembly (2A, 2B) for dispensing one or more dispensing products based on the substances emanating from the first and second dispensing units.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Airspray N.V.Inventor: Edgar Ivo Maria van der Heijden
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Patent number: 7644678Abstract: This invention generally relates to a mixing apparatus and a method useful in the repair of coating adhered on a can end used in the food and beverage packaging industry. The mixing apparatus has a plurality of holding tanks in fluid communication with a first fluid delivery system and a mixer. A pressure tank is provided which is in fluid communication with the mixer. A spray device is provided which is in fluid communication with a second fluid delivery system and the pressure tank. A plurality of liquids or fluids are flowed through the first fluid delivery system, the plurality of liquids or fluids are mixed in the mixer to yield a mixed solution which is flowed to the pressure tank and the mixed solution is flowed through the second fluid delivery system and dispensed on the can end. A method for the repair of coating adhered on a can end is provided as well.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Aaron Emmanuel Carstens, Dennis Cornelius Stammen
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Publication number: 20090294551Abstract: An apparatus and method for blending fluids and applying the blended fluid to a surface of an aircraft during deicing and anti-icing operations having a first tank, second tank, blend tank, pumps, conduits, heaters, controllers, and a delivery device. In operation, a controller compares the composition of the blended fluid in the blend tank to the composition of a target fluid that is determined by current ambient temperature of the environment, and advances first and second fluids from the first and second tanks, respectively, into the blend tank to achieve and maintain the target fluid composition in the blend tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Richard L. Smith
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Publication number: 20090266915Abstract: A spraying device includes a housing that has a spraying unit and a trigger assembly. The spraying unit is a removable insert within the housing. The spraying unit includes an air chamber that is coupled to a liquid tank. A front end portion of the air chamber has a nozzle. The air chamber receives a liquid tube that opens in the nozzle. The liquid tube receives a needle and the needle and the liquid tube are coaxial with each other. The trigger assembly controls the flow of liquid through the liquid tube by positioning a tapered front end of the needle. The trigger assembly includes a trigger that has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the opening of the liquid tube is closed by the needle. In a second position, the liquid tube is opened to discharge a liquid from an opening of the liquid tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
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Publication number: 20090266914Abstract: An apparatus has a fluid flow portion that is introduced as part of a fluid flow continuum. The fluid flow portion is situated above a plurality of liquid-holding chambers. Each chamber forms a fluid flow continuum from the chamber through a tube-like structure that intersects the fluid flow portion. A control means is provided to set the fluid flow from the chamber at a determined level. An alternative embodiment provides an apparatus that is fully portable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: Steven Messina
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Patent number: 7568636Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable sprayer for applying a diluted product to a surface to be treated. The sprayer includes a housing including an inlet for supplying pressurized water to the sprayer, a first water only outlet, and a second diluted product only outlet. A mixing chamber is located within the housing. The mixing chamber is dimensioned to securely hold the product and is in fluid communication with the second outlet. A first flow passage extends through the housing. The first flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the inlet and the first outlet. A second flow passage extends through the housing. The second flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the first flow passage and the mixing chamber. A wall of the second flow passage is configured to direct the pressurized water flowing through the second flow passage into the mixing chamber to evenly dissolve the product and provide a generally consistent product to water ratio.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Charles Peter Althoff, Jeffrey Kalman, Donald C. Fuchs, Jr., Michael P. O'Toole
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Patent number: 7543761Abstract: A method and apparatus dispenses first and second fragrances by utilizing a fog nozzle in a ductwork of a facility. The first fragrance is dispensed, at intervals, through the fog nozzle into the ductwork and the second fragrance is dispensed after the first fragrance is dispensed, wherein fragrance desensitivity is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Richard Jondall Mehus, Charles Allen Hodge
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Publication number: 20090098656Abstract: A mercury ionic gas standard generator for use in the continuous emissions monitoring of exhaust flue gas streams is disclosed. More specifically, the mercury ionic gas standard generator uses a reservoir being coated with an inert silicon-based coating for transporting a volume of an aqueous ionic mercury solution to a liquid mass flow controller and vaporizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Mark Wayne Holt, William Howard Eberhardt
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Publication number: 20090084870Abstract: A pressurized spray system. The spray system has a flow path through which contents must pass to be dispensed from the system to the atmosphere. By maintaining the proper proportions of restrictions in the flow path to the spray nozzle exit orifice, a relatively constant mean particle size distribution may be obtained throughout the life of the spray system as the pressure decays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Scott Edward Smith, William Michael Cannon, Wim Wintmolders
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Patent number: 7465511Abstract: Provided may be a liquid fuel mixing apparatus and a direct liquid feed fuel cell having the same. The liquid fuel mixing apparatus comprises a liquid fuel tank and a water tank, and a liquid fuel mixer that mixes a liquid fuel supplied from the liquid fuel tank and liquid supplied from water tank, the liquid fuel mixer located to contact the liquid fuel in the liquid fuel. The liquid fuel mixer comprises, a water channel through which the liquid supplied from the water tank may flow, and a liquid fuel permeable membrane, which allows the liquid fuel to penetrate therethrough to the water channel but does not allow water in the water channel to penetrate therethrough to the liquid fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyoung Hwan Choi
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Patent number: 7455246Abstract: A wheeled handcart is provided having a rechargeable, battery-powered, low pressure pump and spray apparatus for applying chemical cleaning solutions to sanitize commercial restroom facilitates and for filling hand applicators with diluted chemical solutions.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Inventors: Blake H. Roth, Jeff Hower, Joseph Kauth, Rocky Massin, Craig Snider, William Randall Roth, Jeff Haag, Darrin Swagel, Jim Decker
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Patent number: 7389824Abstract: An early suppression fast response fire protection system includes a sprinkler piping system with at least one sprinkler head assembly, a water supply system, and a check valve in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system and the water supply system. An antifreeze solution supply system is in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system, with the check valve isolating the antifreeze solution from the water supply unless a fire condition occurs.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventor: Eldon D Jackson
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Patent number: 7383892Abstract: An early suppression fast response fire protection system includes a sprinkler piping system with at least one sprinkler head assembly, a water supply system, and a check valve in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system and the water supply system. An antifreeze solution supply system is in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system, with the check valve isolating the antifreeze solution from the water supply unless a fire condition occurs.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventor: Eldon D. Jackson
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Patent number: 7367661Abstract: The invention concerns a nozzle body for a liquid droplet spray device for atomising a high viscous liquid substance such as perfume. A first and second substrate enclose a space for containing the liquid substance. Outlet means are arranged in the second substrate and have at least one outlet nozzle and at least one output channel, said output channel having straight side walls. Each output channel has a stepped shape having a wider portion and a thinner portion, the wider portion being arranged adjacent the space. The thinner portion contains a protrusion section protruding beyond the top surface of the second substrate such that the exterior side wall of the protrusion section is at a substantially straight angle with respect to the top surface of the second substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Microflow Engineering SAInventors: Joseph Hess, Jean-Marc Flick, Bo Hu, Philippe Luginbuhl, Raphael Weber
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Patent number: 7337857Abstract: In order to refine an admixing system (100) for admixing at least one extinguishing agent additive (32) to at least one extinguishing agent (22), having at least one extinguishing agent additive pump (34p1, 34p2, 34p3), particularly implemented as a component of or in the form of at least one dosing unit or at least one admixer (34), which mixes the extinguishing agent additive (32) into at least two extinguishing agent lines (26) using overpressure and which is connected to at least two watering or sprinkler units (10), in such a way that directly after the admixing system (100) is put into operation, without greater outlay, all watering or sprinkler units (10) have a mixture made of extinguishing agent (22) and extinguishing agent additive (32) available, it is suggested, that the extinguishing agent additive pump (34p1, 34p2, 34p3) be connected to each of the watering or sprinkler units (10) via at least one extinguishing agent additive line (36) in each case and that the particular extinguishing agenType: GrantFiled: April 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Bernd-Dietrich RassekInventors: Alexander Vonhof, Stefan Rassek, Matthias Dietrich, Andreas Waetzoldt
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Publication number: 20080048053Abstract: An atomizer includes a main path having an entrance and an exit. At least two sources are connected to the entrance of the main path. A plurality of chambers communicate with the main path and a narrow path communicates with each chamber and the main path. A plurality of stops extend from an inner periphery of the main path and a distal end of each stop is located corresponding to the narrow path corresponding thereto. The chambers and the stops are located between the entrance and the exit. The two different fluids flow into the entrance and are disturbed by the stops and mixed in the chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Chuih-Kong Wang
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Patent number: 7311265Abstract: A liquid reservoir of a hand-held, air-assisted spray apparatus is characterized by a plurality (i.e., two or more) of liquid-holding compartments. Each liquid-holding compartment is connected through an outlet port into fluid communication with the flow channel of the hand-held spraying apparatus. The liquid-holding compartments are isolated from fluid communication with each other such that a liquid introduced into one of the compartments is held apart from a liquid introduced into the other compartment. A rotatable element is associated with each liquid-holding compartment. Each rotatable element has a predetermined displacement. The rotatable elements are coupled together for rotation by a common shaft, so that, in use, the relative volumes of liquids dispensed from the respective liquid-holding compartments into the flow channel remain in a predetermined ratio regardless of the rate at which the liquids flow from their respective compartments.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Kamlesh Kumar Bhatia
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Patent number: 7281672Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing fluid including a pressure vessel at a first pressure and a reservoir at a second pressure. The reservoir communicates with the pressure vessel via a first aperture and with an environment at a third pressure via a second aperture. A reservoir vent having open and closed positions, that when opened the reservoir vents to a fourth pressure, and when closed the reservoir does not vent. A piston moveably disposed within the reservoir, and defines an aperture therethrough. A first burst seal disposed in the first aperture seals the pressure vessel from the reservoir, and engaged with the piston to be moveable therewith. A second burst seal disposed in the second aperture seals the reservoir from the environment. When the reservoir vents to the fourth pressure, the piston ruptures the second seal, and a first and third pressure difference ruptures the first seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: Peter Karalis, Raymond A. Stacy, Richard Zaven Karadizian, James E. Marquedant, Neil O Brillhart, William Mahoney
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Patent number: 7267288Abstract: A sprayable polymeric material and a process for preparing the material which contains a fibrous material, dispersed throughout the polymeric material. A restriction free spray nozzle is provided for mixing and spraying the polymeric material having a fibrous material, the nozzle having a restriction free check valve. A reinforced structure, and a method of making the structure are provided, the structure having layers of the polymeric material (both film and foam) containing the fibrous material. A flexible liner is provided of a porous geotextile fabric and a polyurethane composition comprising the fibrous material sprayed over the geotextile fabric.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Nevada Supply CorporationInventors: Henry H. Wheeler, Jr., Corland Crandal, Hugh Wheeler, III
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Patent number: 7191959Abstract: A domestic spray device comprising a liquid reservoir (1), a continuous feed gas pump (3) with a control means (5) for activation thereof, and a means of transferring liquid (2) from the liquid reservoir (1) to a nozzle unit (12), the nozzle unit (12) comprising a means of forming a film of liquid, a means of injecting bubbles of gas into said film of liquid, said gas being forced into the nozzle unit (12) by the continuous feed gas pump (3), and a section of hardware defining an exit orifice (19) for the spray generated.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Susan Michelle Kutay, Guy Richard Thompson
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Patent number: 7175757Abstract: In a treatment liquid supply system that supplies treatment liquid used for coating industrial objects for film formation including a semiconductor substrate, a display substrate, a glass and the like, a nozzle connected to a treatment liquid tank vacuum-sucks and injects the treatment liquid from the treatment liquid tank due to a negative pressure occurring in the nozzle, wherein supply control of a small flow amount of the treatment liquid to the nozzle can be performed due to a difference pressure between pressure in the treatment liquid tank and the negative pressure occurring in the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Fujimori Technical Laboratory Inc.Inventors: Yuki Hamada, Kay Fujimori
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Patent number: 7159794Abstract: This invention is a station for aiding in the washing of automobiles and other similar objects. The station is a wheeled cart that contains everything needed for the job. Space is provided for storage on the station of wash or rinse water; hose for connecting the station to a local water supply and for applying water to the automobile; and any article, fluid, or tool which may be of use for the task. All such space and any article therein is protected from the weather so the station may be stored outdoors. The station is of such a configuration as to minimize or eliminate the bending, stooping, and squatting usually associated with car washing. It may be constructed of molded plastic to minimize production costs.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Inventor: Arthur N. McIntyre
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Patent number: 7159796Abstract: A device for spraying at least one substance onto a medium includes a supply of vector gas, a substance feed in communication with a supply of the substance and at least one shutter which interrupts communication between the substance feed and the supply of substance. The substance can be sucked from the supply by suction established in the vicinity of the substance feed by emission of the vector gas. The vector gas is emitted from at least one gas outlet orifice located in the vicinity of the substance feed.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2002Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Pierre Yquel
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Patent number: 7124961Abstract: A sprayer system includes one or more spray nozzle systems and a recirculation line which contains a Venturi for recirculation of non-sprayed liquid into a tank during breaks in spraying. To facilitate circulation, restrictors are placed in an upstream area of each nozzle system feeding line, and a downstream control valve is inserted between each nozzle system and the recirculation line. Each nozzle system can be independently controlled. Closing a control valve activates the spraying system associated with that valve, whereas opening the valve enables the liquid to circulate through the recirculation line into the tank to prevent unwanted dripping, demixing and depositing.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: John Deere Farbriek Horst B.V.Inventor: Jaap Wilting
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Patent number: 7073731Abstract: An apparatus for freshening air, including a base unit; a power supply operably connected to the base unit; a driving and switching circuit connected to be powered by the power supply; a first plug portion connected to the driving and switching circuit; a detachable autonomous liquid droplet dispensing cartridge detachably engagable with the first plug portion. The detachable cartridge has (a) a second plug portion matingly engagable with the first plug portion, (b) a first airless bag for storing a first nebulizable liquid, (c) a second airless bag for storing a second nebulizable liquid, and (d) a casing enclosing the first bag and the second bag. A nebulizer is provided so that a first nebulizable liquid flows from the first bag and the second nebulizable liquid flows from the second bag so that the first nebulizable liquid and the second nebulizable liquid are nebulized by the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Microflow Engineering SAInventors: Joseph Hess, Myriam Muller
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Patent number: 7028921Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a polymerization catalyst solution into a liquid coating formulation has a cross sectional area “a” given by the relationship: a?P·A·[W/w]·10?6, where “A” is the cross sectional area of the reservoir holding a liquid coating formulation having “W” weight percent of solids; “w” is the weight percent of catalyst in the dispenser; and P is the ratio by weight of the catalyst to the solids desired in the finished coating, in parts per million.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: E.I. duPont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Kamlesh Kumar Bhatia
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Patent number: 7021560Abstract: An apparatus comprises a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus also can include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Larry B. Gray, Richard J. Lanigan
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Patent number: 6978946Abstract: A trigger actuated fluid dispenser for simultaneously dispensing disparate fluids separately stored in separate fluid compartments of a container includes a mixing manifold for intimately mixing the fluids together and the nozzle assembly in which the mixture is channeled into a pair of spray nozzles through which the mixture of fluids issue as it sprays, upon simultaneous pumping of the disparate fluids by a single trigger actuator directing the disparate fluids along separate discharge paths to the mixing manifold.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Saint-Gobain Calmar Inc.Inventor: Steve L. Sweeton
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Patent number: 6942161Abstract: A painting machine includes a powder paint spray gun, a mixer for mixing a plurality of powder paints having different colors, and a control device controlling an amount of each powder paint supplied to the powder paint spray gun so that a mixing ratio of the powder paints is continuously changed.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Asahi Sunac CorporationInventor: Tetsuya Shimada
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Patent number: 6913208Abstract: A liquid atomizer includes a main body and an ampoule holder detachably attached to the main body for holding ampoules in an annular formation. The main body has an atomizing part for atomizing the liquid discharged from outlets of the ampoules. The outlet of each of these ampoules can be disposed proximal to the atomizing part by moving the ampoules around the annular formation. Positioning devices are between the main body and the ampoule holder for positioning the ampoule holder properly with respect to the main body. The ampoule holder holds the ampoules such that each of the ampoules can move between an advanced position and a retracted position. The outlet of each ampoule moves into the atomizing part when the ampoule moves to the advanced position. The ampoule holder is able to undergo a rotary motion with respect to the main body when each of the ampoules is at the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Tabata, Kei Asai, Shinichi Ito
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Patent number: 6869028Abstract: The present invention relates to a spraying device suitable for spraying cleaning compositions and rinse water onto hard surfaces. More particularly the spraying device may be attached to a hose, for example a conventional garden hose, so that the cleaning composition and rinse water can be applied to outside surfaces, such as vehicles or the outside surface of windows. The spraying device comprises a purifier located inside the cavity of a container and a spray head.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eric Richard Bartsch, Henry Cheng Na, John Allen Wooton
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Publication number: 20040222315Abstract: A spray device includes a spray mechanism and a reservoir containing a substance for spraying. For example, the substance may be a cosmetic or other care product. The reservoir is arranged so as to be capable of being removably mounted on the device so that the substance can be selectively dispensed by the spray mechanism. The reservoir includes a substance outlet passage and a closure member for closing the passage when the reservoir is not mounted on the device. The spray mechanism and the closure member are arranged so that the closure member opens in response to the reservoir being mounted on the device. The reservoir also includes at least a first partition and first and second compartments capable of containing the substance. The compartments are arranged to feed the spray mechanism with the substance and are disposed on either side of the first partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jacques Habatjou
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Patent number: 6802460Abstract: An apparatus for freshening air, including a base unit; a power supply operably connected to the base unit; a driving and switching circuit connected to be powered by the power supply; a first plug portion connected to the driving and switching circuit; a detachable autonomous liquid droplet dispensing cartridge detachably engagable with the first plug portion. The detachable cartridge has (a) a second plug portion matingly engagable with the first plug portion, (b) a first airless bag for storing a first nebulizable liquid, (c) a second airless bag for storing a second nebulizable liquid, and (d) a casing enclosing the first bag and the second bag. A nebulizer is provided so that a first nebulizable liquid flows from the first bag and the second nebulizable liquid flows from the second bag so that the first nebulizable liquid and the second nebulizable liquid are nebulized by the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Microflow Engineering SAInventors: Joseph Hess, Myriam Muller
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Patent number: 6758411Abstract: A liquid two part cleaning composition for hard surfaces, and a two chamber bottle for dispensing the cleaner are disclosed. The cleaner includes a first basic liquid and a second acidic liquid. At least one of the liquids includes a surfactant system. At least one of the liquids includes a foam inhibitor. When the first and second liquid are dispensed on a surface, carbon dioxide gas released instantaneously creates a quickly breaking foam on the surface. The bottle has horizontal orientation of the first and second chamber that assures a user's thumb is on the front wall and a user's fingers are on the rear wall of the bottle when dispensing. The horizontal orientation provides an ergonomically advantageous wide range of motion. The positioning of a user's thumb on the front wall of the bottle allows for design adjustments in the bottle to achieve equal dispensing from both chambers.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Richard P. Harbutt, Kevin J. Greene, David C. Snow
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Publication number: 20040118943Abstract: A liquid atomizing cabinet comprised of a cabinet, containing a hollow space in its upper part and a cell tray in its lower, a through hole being provided at the front face of the hollow space; an atomizing energy converter being disposed in the front of the cabinet to guard both sides of the through hole; and a box to place fragrant, mosquito liquid, an outlet made of fiber material with excellent water absorption being provided at the front of the box to merely hold against the energy converter when the box being placed in the hollow space; the liquid being soaked through the energy converter and driven by an oscillation circuit to be atomized and sprayed out of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Jr-Hung Huang
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Patent number: 6749131Abstract: Spray apparatus comprising a spray carrier or liquid reservoir (1), a loop circuit, a first pump (2) for feeding spray liquid from the liquid reservoir (1) to the loop circuit (A, B, C, D), a spray chemical reservoir (5), chemical injection means for injecting spray chemical from the spray chemical reservoir (5) into the loop circuit (A, B, C, D), a spray nozzle (6), a valve (20) selectively connecting the spray nozzle (6) to the loop circuit (A, B, C, D), and a second pump (4) in the loop circuit (A, B, C, D) for continuously circulating spray liquid and spray chemical in the loop circuit (A, B, C, D).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Inventor: Brian George Knight
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Patent number: 6715692Abstract: A dispensing system includes at least one source of pressurized air and reservoirs for multiple automobile finish products. A discrete spray gun is provided for each of the products.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Ronald Peterson, Patrick Secord
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Publication number: 20040046051Abstract: A system that is used for control of various liquids, including storage, mixing and dispersing thereof, but more particularly pertains to an improved system that is suitable for use with substantially any type of liquid of user choice. The system is economical, simplified, environmentally friendly, and includes use of multipurpose container(s) that further include various components and/or attachments which allow for storage, mixing and dispensing there from.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, William E. Adams, Steven M. Waldren, Timothy B. Waldren, Phillip B. Waldren, Sharon A. Waldren, Allan E. Schultz
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Patent number: 6695224Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray nozzle for a two-component, air-assisted, low pressure spray system including 1) a static mixer having an upstream end and a downstream end wherein a) the upstream end has an inlet port for receiving a first liquid component and a second liquid component that is reactive with the first liquid component and the upstream end is dimensioned to be reversibly connected to a dispensing unit for the first and second liquid components, and b) the downstream end has an optionally removable spray tip for introducing the mixed liquid components into an atomizing zone and the downstream end is dimensioned for reversibly connecting the static mixer to a spray section, and 2) a spray section having an upstream end and a downstream end wherein a) the upstream end of the spray section is dimensioned for being reversibly connecting to the static mixer, b) the spray section has inlet ports for receiving pressurized air and c) the downstream end of the spray section has outlet porType: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Bayer Polymers LLCInventor: Jack H. Hunter
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Publication number: 20040026535Abstract: A liquid two part cleaning composition for hard surfaces, and a two chamber bottle for dispensing the cleaner are disclosed. The cleaner includes a first basic liquid and a second acidic liquid. At least one of the liquids includes a surfactant system. At least one of the liquids includes a foam inhibitor. When the first and second liquid are dispensed on a surface, carbon dioxide gas released instantaneously creates a quickly breaking foam on the surface. The bottle has horizontal orientation of the first and second chamber that assures a user's thumb is on the front wall and a user's fingers are on the rear wall of the bottle when dispensing. The horizontal orientation provides an ergonomically advantageous wide range of motion. The positioning of a user's thumb on the front wall of the bottle allows for design adjustments in the bottle to achieve equal dispensing from both chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Richard P. Harbutt, Kevin J. Greene, David C. Snow
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Patent number: 6679437Abstract: A sprayer that includes two pressurized tanks physically and fluidly coupled to each other is disclosed. One tank is inverted with respect to the other so that the top of one tank is adjacent to the bottom of the other tank, and vice versa. One tank contains a propellant such as carbon dioxide and the other contains a tear agent or other chemical irritant. The invention includes a shut-off valve adapted to regulate the flow of the chemical, and a dispensing head for accurate, controllable delivery.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Sean Truelove
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Publication number: 20030192959Abstract: An apparatus for freshening air, comprising: a base unit having a recess for engaging at least one cartridge; a power supply operably connected to the base unit; an active portion of a nebulizer that includes a piezoelectric element connected to be driven by a driving and switching circuit connected to the power supply, wherein the active portion is incorporated with the base unit; a detachable autonomous liquid droplet dispensing cartridge detachably engagable with the recess of the base unit, wherein the cartridge comprises a first airless bag for storing a first nebulizable liquid, a second airless bag for storing a second nebulizable liquid, a passive portion of the nebulizer, wherein the passive portion includes an interface; a casing enclosing the first and second bags, and housing the passive portion; wherein when the dispensing cartridge engages the recess of the base unit, the passive portion is connected to the active portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: MICROFLOW ENGINEERING SAInventors: Joseph Hess, Myriam Muller
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Patent number: 6626379Abstract: In order to enable application of a dry i.e. powdery or granulated active substance, said substance is kept apart from a liquid supply in a dispenser. The powder is discharged with the help of said liquid during application. The liquid serves as a carrier for the active substance and is mixed with the liquid to varying degrees prior to discharge. The dispenser (11) has a liquid chamber (21) in an ampoule (19) which is provided with a closure stopper (26) which can be pierced. The liquid flow which is released upon actuation penetrates into a medium storage chamber (43), is mixed with the medium (51) therein and exits via an opened discharge outlet (44) in the form of a spray mist, jet or drop.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Ing. Erich Pfeiffer GmbHInventors: Stefan Ritsche, Karl-Heinz Fuchs
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Publication number: 20030116646Abstract: A portable, battery powered spray applicator car wash device capable of holding and dispensing liquid cleansers and waxes for rubbing into the body and windows of a vehicle; thereby, enabling complete and portable mobile washing and cleaning services and complete detailing of a vehicle without the use of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Jung You