Fluid Pressure Discharge Means Patents (Class 239/337)
  • Patent number: 8998110
    Abstract: Safe handling spraying device, which comprises a reservoir where is assembled an actuating lever or, manually or automatically actuating air pumps, that perform the internal reservoir pressurization. Inside of it, there is a pressure chamber where is stored water and the Chemical Concentrated product that is inside a pliable tightly closed bag. The reservoir (10) is designed for supplying water (Ag), the chemical concentrated product (CCP) is stored separately in a pliable container (12). The pliable container (12) is disposed inside of a pressure chamber or water reservoir (10), so that the same pressure defined inside the reservoir (10) is applied to the pliable container (12) simultaneously. The output end of the pliable container (12) is connected to the inlet of a mixing device (20) which doses the CCP continuously. After the CCP had been mixed with water, it communicates with a hose provided with an actuating trigger (30) and spraying nozzle (27) at the free end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Takashi Nishimura
  • Publication number: 20150086704
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a spray bonder that comprises a bonder, a carrier, and, optionally, a propellant. Embodiments also include a coating spray system that comprises the spray bonder and a coating spray that includes a coating material, a carrier, and, optionally, a propellant. The coating material can be an opaque material, glass fit, opacious dentin, or the like. Also provided are methods for using the spray bonder and/or coating spray to coating objects, such as coating dental implants to match the color of a patient's gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: James R. Vinson, Phillip G. Pitts
  • Publication number: 20150083825
    Abstract: A surface treatment system includes a pressure generator structured to generate air pressure; a spray head assembly coupled to the pressure generator; and a hopper coupled to the spray head assembly and structured to hold surface treatment material, the hopper including an extended portion disposed at a top front portion of the hopper that raises a front top edge of the hopper to be higher than a rear top edge of the hopper, wherein the hopper is configured to provide the surface treatment material to the spray head assembly and the spray head assembly is configured to use the air pressure to spray the surface treatment material onto a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: GEORGE GRANVILE SCHERICH
  • Patent number: 8985392
    Abstract: A method of dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern using an actuator member, a resilient outlet member, and a movable member. The actuator member has a plurality of resilient finger projections. The resilient outlet member is arranged at least partly between the finger projections. The movable member is supported on the actuator member to form a dispensing path extending from the interior of the aerosol chamber to the exterior of the aerosol chamber through a valve assembly, the actuator member, and the outlet member. The movable member acts on the outlet member to deform the plurality of finger projections towards each other to alter an effective cross-sectional area of at least a portion of a dispensing path to control fluid flow along the dispensing path and thereby cause the sprayable material to be dispensed in the desired spray pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 8986610
    Abstract: A system and method delivers an atomized solution to the interior volume of a building or room utilizing a venturi effect for the atomization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Roei Ben Haim
  • Publication number: 20150072076
    Abstract: An aerosol actuator has a main body member, a nozzle member defining an outlet opening, and a selector member. The outlet opening defines a fluid flow direction. The selector member is moved to obtain different fluid spray patterns. The selector member is distal to the nozzle member and the fluid flow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, JR., James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 8960575
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment a system is provided that includes an aerosol spray can, a receiver configured to electrically insulate the commercially available aerosol spray can, and a nozzle headpiece configured to couple to a neck portion of the aerosol spray can. Further, the nozzle headpiece is configured to electrostatically charge the aerosol spray can, and the nozzle headpiece includes an electrostatically charged passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Hasselschwert, James P. Baltz
  • Publication number: 20150050425
    Abstract: An aerosol dispensing system has a container assembly, an actuator assembly, and a trigger member. The container assembly has a valve assembly. The actuator assembly has an actuator housing defining a rail portion, a trigger member pivotably attached to the actuator housing, and an outlet assembly defining an outlet opening. The outlet assembly is slidably supported relative to the actuator housing by the rail portion. The trigger member engages the outlet assembly such that application of deliberate manual force on the trigger member causes pivoting movement of the trigger member relative to the actuator housing and such that pivoting movement of the trigger member relative to the actuator housing causes linear movement of the outlet assembly relative to the actuator housing. The outlet assembly engages the valve assembly such that linear movement of the outlet assembly alters the valve assembly from a closed configuration to a fully open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Randal W. Hanson, Carson Massie, Robert A. Kinzle, Jane D. Wasley, Scott Jackson, David Bourlier
  • Publication number: 20150041559
    Abstract: Dispensing head (1) intended to be fitted on a container that contains at least one product to be dispensed, this dispensing head comprising: a body (3), an engaging part (10), in particular a core (10), that defines with the body (3), at rest, a dispensing orifice (12) having an annular section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Nicolas Albisetti
  • Publication number: 20150021413
    Abstract: An Aerosol Lubricant and or Solvent Cleaner with Trigger Sprayer that can be easily held in one hand. The Lubricant and or Solvent Cleaner is under pressure in an aerosol can and can only be released by pulling the tab of the trigger sprayer. The Trigger Sprayer Unit cannot be sprayed until the tab is pulled. The Can is a cylindrical canister housing and has a Dip Tube that goes to the bottom of the can to the Lubricant and or Solvent Cleaner. There is Propellant in the can that pushes the Lubricant and or Solvent Cleaner up through the Dip Tube. Pulling the tab of the Sprayer Unit allows the Trigger to be pressed and be moved so the Trigger Pivoting Member of the Trigger Sprayer Unit is able to press down on the stem of the Mounting Cup of the Can which then allows the Propellant in the Can to force the Lubricant and or Solvent Cleaner through the Dip Tube up through the Chamber Hole into the Direction Chamber with pressure out the Nozzle toward the area to be sprayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Fishman, Neal Markus
  • Patent number: 8936204
    Abstract: A spray paint system for spraying a horizontal surface having a frame supporting an inverted elongated rigid container configured to hold a paint formulation that is pressurized with a pumping device partially located within the container where the frame has at least one wheel to allow a user to roll the system along a horizontal surface while spraying paint through a removable spray tip. This system can be used to mark a horizontal surface with precise and clear writing of lines, letters or symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Publication number: 20150014443
    Abstract: Dispensing head (1) intended to be fitted on a container that contains at least one product to be dispensed, this dispensing head comprising: a body (3) that is open at its two opposite axial ends, an engaging part (10) that is open at its two opposite axial ends, at least partially defining a dispensing orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Nicolas Albisetti
  • Publication number: 20150014442
    Abstract: An Aerosol Water with Trigger Sprayer that can be easily held in one hand. The water is under pressure in an aerosol can and can only be released by pulling the tab of the trigger sprayer. The Trigger Sprayer Unit cannot be sprayed until the tab is pulled. The Can is a cylindrical canister housing and has a Dip Tube that goes to the bottom of the can to the Water. There is Propellant in the can that pushes the Water up through the Dip Tube. Pulling the tab of the Sprayer Unit allows the Trigger to be pressed and be moved so the Trigger Pivoting Member of the Trigger Sprayer Unit is able to press down on the stem of the Mounting Cup of the Can which then allows the Propellant in the Can to force the Water through the Dip Tube up through the Chamber Hole into the Direction Chamber with pressure out the Nozzle toward the area to be sprayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Fishman, Neal Markus
  • Patent number: 8931716
    Abstract: The invention refers to a spray pump device for spraying a liquid operated by a memory shape element. The spraying device is provided with a memory shape alloy wire with electrical resistivity, that is able to generate heat that increases its temperature so that due to memory shape property, the wire shrinks when current is applied. This shrinking permits the wire to activate a pump that atomizes a volatile substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Zobele Holding SpA
    Inventors: Stefano DeFlorian, Julio César Ruiz Ballesteros, Walter Sordo, Daniel Mosconi
  • Publication number: 20150000687
    Abstract: A hairstyling method comprising: providing an aerosol hairspray product comprising: a pressurisable container comprising a reservoir for storing a hairstyling formulation and a liquefied gas propellant, and a spraying device attached to the container; wherein the hairstyling formulation comprises: from about 30% to about 60% water; from about 4.0% to about 15% hairstyling polymer; less than about 2% alcohol; and wherein the hairstyling formulation without propellant has a kinematic viscosity of about 6 cSt or less; and causing the product to spray at a delivery rate, wherein the delivery rate is 0.28 g/sec to about 0.45 g/sec; and wherein an ejected composition is sprayed, wherein the ejected composition comprises particles having an average particle size distribution (Dv50) of from 40 micron to 100 micron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Jodi Lee BROWN, Jose Antonio CARBALLADA, Willy BENSON, Matthew John MARTIN, Kendrick Jon HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20140374508
    Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Thomas Nikolaos MORIKIS, Kathleen Lynn MELO, Gee-Young NG
  • Publication number: 20140367490
    Abstract: An improvement is provided in an actuator for actuating a valve on a container for dispensing a fluent product from the container in a fan spray pattern. The actuator includes a dispensing flow path to direct fluent product from the valve to an exterior of the actuator via an exit orifice located at an end of the flow path, and a post defining a portion of the flow path, the post extending along and centered on a longitudinal axis and having an end face adjacent said exit orifice. The improvement includes a flow channel extending laterally across the end face of the post, the flow channel being symmetric about a lateral axis extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post, a portion of the flow channel directly communicating with said exit orifice to direct the fluent product from the flow channel into the exit orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: AptarGroup, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Neuhalfen, Peter J. Walters
  • Publication number: 20140367479
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for the production, delivery and control of microscopic quantities of minute solid carbon dioxide (CO2) particles having uniform density and distribution for use in a CO2 Composite Spray process, which employs compression of liquid carbon dioxide to form a supersaturated liquid, which is then condensed via micro-capillaries into minute and highly energetic solid carbon dioxide particles, which are injected into a propellant gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: David Jackson, Liviu Marian, Felipe Soto, John Lee
  • Patent number: 8905327
    Abstract: The invention refers to a headlamp cleaning device comprising at least one nozzle carrier (7) for mounting on a cleaning liquid supply tube (4a, 4b), the nozzle carrier (7) defining at least one cleaning liquid supply conduit (8) for a pressurized cleaning fluid and being provided with at least one cleaning fluid distribution chamber (13), said chamber communicating with said cleaning liquid supply conduit (8) and with at least one spray nozzle (9) mounted on said nozzle carrier (7), wherein said distribution chamber (13) is provided with at least one inlet port (20) which in a non-pressurized state is closed by a fluid valve and wherein said fluid valve is designed as a springless valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Kautex Textron CVS Limited
    Inventor: Paul Hartnell
  • Publication number: 20140353395
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140346253
    Abstract: A droplet forming device (1) for discharging a droplet in a flying fashion from a nozzle (32), the device includes a liquid chamber (29) that is communicated with the nozzle (32) and is supplied with a liquid material (37), a plunger rod (6) having a tip (34) that is moved to advance and retreat within the liquid chamber (29), a spring (8) that applies a biasing force to the plunger rod (6), a pressurization chamber (11) that is supplied with a pressurized gas (10) acting to retreat the plunger rod (6), a pressure source (15) that supplies the pressurized gas (10) to the pressurization chamber (11), and a controller (45). The droplet forming device (1) further includes a magnetic field generating mechanism (21, 22) that generates an attraction force to act in an advancing direction when the plunger rod (6) approaches a most advanced position thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: MUSASHI ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Kazumasa Ikushima
  • Patent number: 8893985
    Abstract: A pump fragrance device includes a pump spray, an inner housing connected to a spray head, and an outer housing on the inner housing. On the inner housing, a junction piece connected to the spray head has an opening thereon. The inner housing's surface has an assembling piece to fit with the outer housing, which has an assembling structure to fit with the inner housing. The inner and outer housings form a fixing structure. The fixing structure is filled with a volatile carrier agent, at least a part of which is located in the spray path of the pump spray. When used, the pump spray sprays content onto a surface of the volatile carrier agent, thereby reducing the quantity of the volatile aromatic agent used. This prolongs the diffusion time of the volatile aromatic agent, thereby relieving users from the danger of the fragrance device being under high temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Aromate Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 8893990
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spray device including a frame having a receptacle configured to receive a self-contained spray can. The spray device further includes a first conductive element configured to contact the self-contained spray can, and a first electrical conductor extending between the first conductive element and an earth ground such that a first electrical potential of the self-contained spray can is substantially equal to a second electrical potential of the earth ground while the self-contained spray can is in contact with the first conductive element. The spray device also includes a corona-charging electrode positioned adjacent to a spray nozzle of the self-contained spray can. The corona-charging electrode is configured to emit a stream of ions toward the self-contained spray can such that a spray of fluid from the spray nozzle passes through the stream of ions and becomes electrostatically charged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Seitz, Daniel J. Hasselschwert, Roger T. Cedoz, James P. Baltz, Jessica Rose Bryant
  • Patent number: 8887953
    Abstract: An aerosol system for dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern comprises an aerosol assembly and an outlet assembly. The outlet assembly comprises an actuator member, at least one flexible outlet member supported on the actuator member such that at least one pair of edges defined by the at least one flexible outlet member overlap, and a movable member supported on the actuator member to define an actuator assembly. The movable member is displaced such that the movable member acts on the at least one flexible outlet member to deform the at least one flexible outlet member to alter an effective cross-sectional area of at least a portion of a dispensing path to control fluid flow along the dispensing path and thereby cause the sprayable material to be dispensed in the desired spray pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 8887954
    Abstract: An automatic discharge device includes a housing retaining two containers therein. An actuator arm is attached to the housing and movable between first and second positions. A drive unit is provided for automatically moving the actuator arm into one of the first and second positions in response to a signal from at least one of a timer, a sensor, and a manual switch. The movement of the actuator arm actuates a valve stem of one of the two containers in one of the first and second positions. The actuator arm is adapted to spray fluid disposed in an interior of the two containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Carpenter, Paul E. Furner, Thomas P. Gasper, Chris A. Kubicek, Leon M. Lemon, Brent D. Madsen, Kenneth W. Michaels, Cory J. Nelson, Michael E. Short, Gene Sipinski, Nathan R. Westphal
  • Patent number: 8888013
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided dispensing means having a housing 16 and a spray dispenser 13, the housing 16 having a first part and a second part, the housing being formed such that when it is in use the first part can be secured to a building construction above ground level such that the second part faces away from the first part, there being a space within the housing, the spray dispenser 13 adapted for detachably fitting to the housing within the space, the spray dispenser having a spray emitting portion 14 and a spray material storage portion 15, the spray emitting portion 14 and the spray material storage portion 15 being detachable with respect to one another, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is operational the spray dispenser 13 can, from substantially within the housing 16, automatically release a spray of the spray material to an area outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Nigel Haig McLisky
  • Publication number: 20140335278
    Abstract: A system for dispensing texture material in a desired spray pattern that substantially matches an existing texture pattern on a target surface has a container assembly, an actuator assembly, and a concentrate. The concentrate comprises a solvent/carrier comprising water, wall texture material, a first anti-corrosion material, where the first anti-corrosion material is a phosphate ester and comprises approximately 0.1-5.0% by weight of the concentrate, and a second anti-corrosion material, where the second anti-corrosion material is sodium nitrite and comprises approximately 0.25-2.00% by weight of the concentrate. The concentrate is disposed within the container assembly such that the water is exposed to the inner surface of the container assembly. At least one of the first and second anti-corrosion materials forms a film that inhibits corrosion on tin-plated steel forming at least part of the inner surface of the container assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: William Stephen Tait, John Kordosh
  • Patent number: 8881999
    Abstract: A system for fragrancing air includes an adjustable fan that is used to generate an air flow to push atomized fragrance oil from an output orifice of the system. The fragrance in the air is generated from atomized fragrance oil, where liquid fragrance oil can be stored in a cartridge bottle assembly and then atomized with compressed air in a collector assembly in the system. When the system is mounted on a wall or ceiling, the adjustable fan can be used to direct the fragrance downward at any number of angles from the system. The system can be programmed to adjust a fan speed and various settings of the fragrance delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ScentAir Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert David Blaylock, John Thurston Chandler, Tom Conroy
  • Patent number: 8882085
    Abstract: A micro atomizer to produce stable aerosol concentrations having an aerosol mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of less than 10 microns with liquid flow rates in the microliter per minute range is provided. The micro atomizer includes a liquid channel in the shape of a thick-wall tube and a cap having an aerosol outlet orifice whereby a liquid-gas contact space is formed by the internal surface of the cap and the substantially flat end of the liquid channel. Pressurized carrier gas and the liquid to be aerosolized are allowed to come into contact within a precisely formed liquid-gas contact space. The desired aerosol characteristics are accurately established, stable, and reproducible. In an exemplary embodiment, the micro atomizer is used with a syringe and syringe drive to provide a continuous liquid source for aerosol generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Michael S. Horsmon, Charles L. Crouse, Richard J. Kreis
  • Publication number: 20140319244
    Abstract: A description is given of a sprayer of liquids (10) with trigger-operated pump comprising a body (11) which can be attached to the mouth of a container and a nozzle (16) of delivery of the liquid, in the body (11) being formed a pumping chamber (22) in communication with the interior of the container and with the delivery nozzle (16), via a one-way valve of suction and of delivery (30), in the outlet duct (29) for the liquid a system of precompression being placed comprising a piston (41) pushed with constant force by a spring (42) in occlusion of said outlet duct (29) such as to increase the pressure of the liquid in said outlet duct (29) during the pumping, and therefore the speed or the acceleration of the liquid in output from the nozzle (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Gilberto Rech
  • Publication number: 20140306030
    Abstract: A rotary spray head assembly includes a motor having an output shaft and a housing through which the output shaft at least partially extends. The housing includes an inlet communicable with a source of fluid. The rotary spray head assembly also includes an annular skirt extending from the housing, a passageway through the skirt having a first end in fluid communication with the inlet and a second end, and a hub coupled for co-rotation with the output shaft. The hub includes an annular groove into which the annular skirt at least partially extends, a circumferential interior surface at least partially defining the groove, and an aperture through the circumferential interior surface. Fluid introduced into the annular groove through the second end of the passageway is discharged outwardly through the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Dave Omiatek, Paul Tomaszek
  • Patent number: 8844765
    Abstract: An outlet assembly for an aerosol assembly comprises a valve assembly and a metering member. The valve assembly comprises a valve housing, a valve stem defining a stem inlet and a stem outlet, a valve spring, and a valve seal. Movement of the valve stem from a first stem position to an intermediate stem position disengages the valve stem from the valve seal such that fluid is allowed to flow into the stem inlet and out of the stem outlet. The valve stem displaces the metering member from a first metering position to a second metering position as the valve stem moves from the first stem position to the intermediate stem position. Movement of the valve stem causes the valve stem to move relative to the metering member such that the metering member covers the stem inlet to prevent flow of fluid into the stem inlet and out of the stem outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: James A. Tryon
  • Publication number: 20140263741
    Abstract: A fluid-dispensing unit in accordance with the present disclosure includes a fluid-storage can, a fluid-discharge controller, and a discharge unit coupled to the fluid-discharge controller. The fluid-storage can includes a container formed to include a fluid reservoir and a fluid discharger coupled to the container to communicate with the fluid reservoir in the container and allow pressurized fluid to exit the fluid-storage can in response to engagement of an actuator of the fluid-discharge controller. The discharge unit is configured to direct the exiting fluid through a spray path in response to engagement of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Deutsch
  • Publication number: 20140272122
    Abstract: Spray color dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed. Color dispensing devices in accordance with certain embodiments include colorant contained in a pressure vessel, a pressure vessel holder including an attachment mechanism and an actuator system, and a control cable leading to a remote trigger controller. The remote trigger controller may be thumb operated or have a push button design, both of which may include a trigger locking device. There may be a deflector near the spray nozzle. The holder and actuator may allow only specifically designed pressure vessels. Also the pressure vessel may be insulated and/or heated to allow the color dispensing device to be used in cold environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Clara C. Black, Noah S. Black, Amelia G. Black
  • Patent number: 8833679
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spray device having a frame with a receptacle configured to receive a self-contained spray can, a trigger assembly disposed within the frame and configured to selectively engage a spray of fluid from a spray nozzle of the self-contained spray can, a grounding system having a first conductive element configured to contact the self-contained spray can, and an electrostatic charge system coupled to the grounding system. The first conductive element includes a first tooth configured to extend at least partially into an exterior surface of the self-contained spray can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Finishing Brands Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Rose Bryant, James P. Baltz
  • Publication number: 20140252129
    Abstract: A device and composition for spraying on dry pet food, such as pellets, with an oil composition containing Omega 3 compounds, where the device uses an aerosol sprayer device of the bag on valve type, and the product to be sprayed, can combine different oils and pharmaceutical grade fish oils concentrates which contain Omega 3, improving the pellet pet food organoleptic characteristics, its taste and simplifying the administration to the pet of all the advantages the compound containing Omega 3, provides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: RODRIGO FERNANDO DURRUTY ORTEGA, GONZALO FERNANDO ACUÑA FERRARI, RODRIGO MAURICIO NUÑEZ LARA
  • Publication number: 20140246510
    Abstract: An ink-jet printing device is described, said device comprising a first reservoir designed to contain a first volume of printing fluid at a first height with respect to a reference plane, a supply system for forcing the printing fluid towards the first reservoir and a second reservoir designed to contain a second volume of printing fluid at a second height with respect to the reference plane. The second height is less than the first height by a value. The device also comprises a conduit designed to receive the printing fluid from the first reservoir and convey it towards the second reservoir and an ejection plane in which ejector units lie. The ejection plane is arranged in a position higher than the average of the first height and the second height, so as to generate a back pressure in the ejector units. The flowrate of the printing fluid is between about 5 and about 10 times the maximum flowrate which can be ejected from said ejector units. The printing fluid may be a ceramic ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: SICPA HOLDING SA
    Inventors: Alberto Albertin, Guido Belforte, Tazio Sandri, Duccio Spartaco Sassano, Vladimir Viktorov, Carmen Visconte, Francesco Benedetto, Charles-Henri Delacretaz, Rinaldo Ferrarotti, Matteo Martinelli, Terenziano Raparelli
  • Patent number: 8820656
    Abstract: An aerosol system for dispensing liquid material, comprising a container assembly and an actuator assembly comprising an outlet member defining an outlet opening, a collar member, an actuator member, and a selector member. The actuator member supports the collar member and the outlet member such that movement of the collar member relative to the actuator member causes the collar member to deform the outlet member. Movement of the selector member relative to the collar member moves the collar member relative to the actuator member. Deformation of the outlet member alters a cross-sectional area of the outlet opening. When the actuator assembly is in a first position, the liquid material is prevented from flowing out of the container. When the actuator assembly is in a second position, the liquid material is allowed to flow out of the container assembly through the outlet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Tryon, Lester R. Greer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140242136
    Abstract: There is disclosed a spray apparatus for holding contents comprising diatomaceous earth and a compressed propellant for propelling the diatomaceous earth. There is also disclosed use of diatomaceous earth to control a population of bedbugs, wherein the diatomaceous earth comprises remains of pennate diatoms. There is also disclosed a method of controlling a population of insects, the method comprising causing a compressed propellant to propel diatomaceous earth on a surface. Method of manufacturing a spray apparatus and methods of preparing diatomaceous earth for use in controlling a population of insects are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Roderick William Phillips
  • Publication number: 20140234283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an isocyanate-free multicomponent system, especially for production of foams for medical products such as wound dressings, comprising at least two separate components, the first component comprising at least one alkoxysilane-terminated prepolymer and the second component an aqueous component, and the aqueous component having a pH of 4.0 to 9.5 at 20 DEG C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventor: Jan Schönberger
  • Publication number: 20140234284
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an isocyanate-free multi-component system, in particular for medical uses such as foamable wound coverings, with at least two separate components, wherein the first component comprises at least one alkoxysilane-terminated prepolymer and the second component comprises an aqueous component, wherein the aqueous component is a polyurethane dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Jan Schönberger, Sebastian Dörr
  • Patent number: 8800559
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an Breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator, comprising: a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force, a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element, and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath, and actuation locking device moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Publication number: 20140205804
    Abstract: This disclosure deals with novel formulations to create highly durable hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces that can be nearly transparent. The formulations of this invention can be applied by dip, spray and painting processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ROSS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew K. Jones, Zenas W. Lim, Andrew McLean, Vinod K. Sikka, Michael Hurley
  • Patent number: 8784942
    Abstract: A system for dispensing texture material in a desired spray pattern that substantially matches an existing texture pattern on a target surface comprises an aerosol dispenser, concentrate, and propellant material. The aerosol dispenser has an inner surface comprised at least in part of tin-plated steel. The concentrate comprises a solvent/carrier comprising water, a resin/binder, filler material, a first anti-corrosion material, and a second anti-corrosion material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Stephen Tait, John Kordosh
  • Patent number: 8763932
    Abstract: A device (1) and a spray head (5) for atomization of a preferably cosmetic liquid and a process for producing such a device are proposed. Very simple and accurate throttling of the liquid flow is achieved in that on the supply connection (14) of the spray head (5) a radially open throttling channel (22) is formed which is radially overlapped at least in sections by a connector piece (17) when the spray head (5) has been slipped on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Niggemann
  • Publication number: 20140166769
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying an agricultural management material to targeted area. Exemplary agricultural management materials include viscous materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventor: Nick Kavardinas
  • Patent number: 8740111
    Abstract: A sprayer for spraying a fluid can include a sprayer body, a trigger assembly, a flow adjustment mechanism and a fluid reservoir. The sprayer body can include a handle portion and a nozzle portion, the nozzle portion defining a fluid outlet and including a fluid conduit in communication with the fluid outlet. The trigger assembly can be coupled to the nozzle portion and be configured to open the fluid outlet. The flow adjustment mechanism can be coupled to the trigger assembly and be configured to adjust a flow rate of the sprayer. The fluid reservoir can be coupled to the sprayer body and be in communication with the fluid outlet and fluid conduit. The fluid reservoir can include a cap and first and second necks, the first neck being coupled to the sprayer body and the cap being removably coupled to the second neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie S. Munn, James D. Marshall, Stacey Black, David A. Miller, Steven R. Wiezorek, SuHu Zhou, GenZhang Ye
  • Patent number: 8714464
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a bicycle misting system or apparatus. Example embodiments include a manual (e.g., trigger-activated) or automated (e.g., valve-activated) system that is sell-contained, small, and light-weight. Various embodiments improve safety, allow convenient interchangeability of the fluid reservoir, and enable easy installation on a bicycle with or without a mounting system on the bicycle itself. Embodiments also allow the rider to select a variety of spray types, stream, spray, or mist depending on the intended use or amount of fluid desired for each release. The various embodiments provide for an improved cooling fluid delivery system of design simplicity, ease of use, and interchangeability that allows a cyclist an evaporative cooling concept safely, efficiently and conveniently, while riding in conditions of elevated or extreme temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Spruzza LLC
    Inventors: David Carrozza, Cameron Carrozza
  • Publication number: 20140113076
    Abstract: A method of dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern using an actuator member, a resilient outlet member, and a movable member. The actuator member has a plurality of resilient finger projections. The resilient outlet member is arranged at least partly between the finger projections. The movable member is supported on the actuator member to form a dispensing path extending from the interior of the aerosol chamber to the exterior of the aerosol chamber through a valve assembly, the actuator member, and the outlet member. The movable member acts on the outlet member to deform the plurality of finger projections towards each other to alter an effective cross-sectional area of at least a portion of a dispensing path to control fluid flow along the dispensing path and thereby cause the sprayable material to be dispensed in the desired spray pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, JR., James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 8701944
    Abstract: A system for dispensing texture material comprises a container, an outlet assembly, and an aerosol valve assembly. The container stores texture material and propellant material. The aerosol valve assembly is arranged to allow control of fluid flowing out of the container. The outlet assembly is configured such that the cross-sectional area of the outlet opening corresponds to the desired pattern. The aerosol valve assembly is operated to allow the propellant material to force the texture material out of the container through the outlet opening defined by the outlet assembly. The texture material forced out of the container is deposited on the target surface in the desired pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Tryon