Pressure Reducer At Holder Outlet Patents (Class 239/340)
  • Patent number: 11771794
    Abstract: An aromatherapy nebulizer and an aroma diffuser of the same are proposed in the present invention. The aroma diffuser includes the aromatherapy nebulizer and a main body to mount the aromatherapy nebulizer. The aromatherapy nebulizer includes an atomizer; and an essential oil container. The atomizer includes an atomizing seat defined an atomization chamber therein and an outer cover defining a mist outlet. The atomizing seat is provided with an air conduit and a liquid conduit; the liquid conduit defines an essential oil channel therethrough. The essential oil channel is bent at one end of the liquid conduit which forms a liquid outlet, thereby the essential oil is absorbed upwards to the liquid conduct from the essential oil container and changes a direction sprayed out from the liquid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: SHENZHEN SUNTEK ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yong Gao
  • Patent number: 11772056
    Abstract: A device for generating a scented mist of an atomized liquid fragrance oil includes an atomizer complex, a reservoir assembly, a drainage tube, and a vacuum tube. The atomizer complex can atomize the liquid fragrance oil into a scented mist and deliver the scented mist to air outside of the atomizer complex, where the liquid fragrance oil the fragrance oil that is not atomized into the scented mist delivered to the air outside of the atomizer complex includes collected oil that is collected and drained to a reservoir assembly. A drainage tube extends from a bottom area of the atomizer complex into the liquid fragrance oil. The device can filter the liquid fragrance oil in the reservoir assembly and the collected oil from the atomizer complex that drained down the drainage tube. The vacuum tube can suction the filtered liquid fragrance oil and the collected oil into the atomizer complex for atomization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ScentAir Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Martin John Rosener, Robert David Blaylock, John Thurston Chandler, Garrett Michael Sherman
  • Patent number: 8939386
    Abstract: A removable replaceable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusing device. The cartridge includes a venturi, a conduit extending to the venturi, a mixing area and an outlet path for atomizing and dispersing a liquid within the cartridge. A diffusion device including a removable replaceable cartridge received within a housing. The housing includes a source of compressed gas which is directed into the cartridge. A venturi head with a unitary body for use with a diffusion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Prolitec, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Robert, Richard Weening
  • Patent number: 8857735
    Abstract: A device for generating a scented mist of an atomized liquid fragrance oil includes an atomizer complex, a reservoir assembly, a drainage tube, and a vacuum tube. The atomizer complex can atomize the liquid fragrance oil into a scented mist and deliver the scented mist to air outside of the atomizer complex, where the liquid fragrance oil the fragrance oil that is not atomized into the scented mist delivered to the air outside of the atomizer complex includes collected oil that is collected and drained to a reservoir assembly. A drainage tube extends from a bottom area of the atomizer complex into the liquid fragrance oil. The device can filter the liquid fragrance oil in the reservoir assembly and the collected oil from the atomizer complex that drained down the drainage tube. The vacuum tube can suction the filtered liquid fragrance oil and the collected oil into the atomizer complex for atomization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: ScentAir Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin John Rosener, Robert David Blaylock, John Thurston Chandler, Garrett Michael Sherman
  • Patent number: 8840038
    Abstract: A method of texturing a wall or ceiling with non-acoustical joint compound by providing a collapsible bag having an opening at its top and is adapted to contain non-acoustical joint compound for forming a textured coating on the wall or ceiling and providing a spray nozzle having a low pressure input port, a joint compound suction port attached to the opening at the top of the collapsible bag, and an output port for spraying the non-acoustical joint compound. A low pressure stream of air from an air gun attached to the low pressure input port urges a small quantity of the non-acoustical joint compound to be sprayed out of the spray nozzle when the bottom of the collapsible disposable bag is raised above its top to either allow or force the joint compound to flow into the suction port and into the interior of the spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Robert Lehr
  • Patent number: 8523088
    Abstract: A particle sprayer includes a source of discrete particles, a spray outlet coupled to the particle source, and a conduit extending from a pressurized fluid inlet to the spray outlet and configured to constrain a flow of carrier fluid to flow along the conduit toward the spray outlet to propel particles from the particle source away from the spray outlet. The particles including discrete fastening bits having one or more projections, with each projection having an overhanging head for snagging fibers. The particle sprayer may be used to spray fastening bits onto a surface, to turn the surface into a touch fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.
    Inventor: Peter J. Mueller
  • Publication number: 20130221130
    Abstract: A spray gun and a detachable liquid reservoir releasably attached to the spray gun by engagement of mateable, non-threaded formations provided on the spray gun and the reservoir. The spray gun has an integral connector boss with a socket for reception of a connector tube of the reservoir. The boss has an external flange at the distal end and the reservoir has hook members separate from the connector tube. The hook members are co-operable with the flange when the connector tube is received in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun. In another arrangement, the connector tube is an interference friction-fit in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun. In yet another arrangement, the connector tube has bayonet lugs co-operable with bayonet grooves in the wall of the socket when the connector tube is received in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
  • Publication number: 20130181064
    Abstract: The thermal fogging device using a liquid, comprises: an assembly (3) for producing a pressurised hot gas flow; an ejection pipe (5); a first liquid source (7); the means (9) for injecting into the ejection pipe (5) a metered liquid flow from the first liquid source (7), characterised in that the means (9) for injecting the metered liquid flow comprises a Venturi device (V) having an area (R), the cross-section of which is narrowed so as to enable the suction of the metered liquid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: XEDA INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Stefano Sardo, Alberto Sardo
  • Publication number: 20130140380
    Abstract: Foam dispensers, refill units for foam dispensers, and liquid pumps for use in foam dispensers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an inverted foam pump includes a compression chamber having an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The compression chamber is in fluid communication with a flow restrictor, an atomizer, a mixing chamber, a foaming chip and an outlet. The inlet valve, outlet valve, flow restrictor, atomizer, mixing chamber, foaming chip and outlet extend along a common axis. An air inlet is included that extends into the mixing chamber; the air inlet is an opening to atmospheric pressure. During operation, the liquid pump is located below the liquid container and liquid flowing from the compression chamber is accelerated and atomized. The atomized liquid enters the mixing chamber at a velocity sufficient to draw in air from the air inlet to mix with the liquid to form a foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Allen Pelfrey, Richard C. Sayers, Nick E. Ciavarella, John J. McNulty, Jackson W. Wegelin
  • Patent number: 8434697
    Abstract: Injection apparatus for automatically applying pest control concentrates and fertilizers into an existing underground irrigation system. Apparatus uses an electronic control system programmed to activate one or more injection pumps and to also operate the zonal flow control solenoids contained in an existing underground or other type of irrigation system. Apparatus includes a single or plurality of storage reservoirs for storing one or more additives with piping to deliver these additives to the existing irrigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Olt
  • Patent number: 8387898
    Abstract: A paint sprayer includes a motor-driven multi-stage turbine for compressing air, which subsequently flows through a venturi in a paint gun to draw in paint or some other liquid from a canister. To prevent the high-pressure air from expelling lubricant from the motor's inboard bearing, a pressure responsive annular seal axially deflects and sealingly engages an axial face of the bearing. To avoid subjecting the seal and bearing to excess air pressure and temperature created by the turbine, a bypass bleed line diverts some air to atmosphere when the paint gun is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventors: Scott C. Mancl, Dennis J. Mancl
  • Patent number: 8292197
    Abstract: A system for continuously metering and transporting a powder comprises means (104-107) for fluidizing (F2) the powder in a closed reservoir (4), a tube (110) dipping into the fluidized powder (L4) and discharging (110B) to the outside of the reservoir (4), and means (S2, C2) for pressurizing the reservoir. The system further comprises supply means (C3) for continuously supplying pressurizing gas from the reservoir (4) to a chamber (V6) for mixing the gas with fluidized powder leaving the tube (110), said supply means (C3) being equipped with or constituting a constriction (R3) to the flow of the pressurizing gas. A hose (7) for transporting the powder mixed with the pressurizing gas is connected to the downstream end of the mixing chamber (V6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Sames Technologies
    Inventors: Patrick Ballu, Christophe Pravert
  • Patent number: 8177143
    Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for precisely injecting a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus. The dispenser is also capable of dispensing a water-only rinse spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Rodney Laible
  • Publication number: 20120094242
    Abstract: Provided is a multiple fuel manifold system. A multiple fuel manifold system may be adapted for operation engagement with a first associated fluid fuel source and a second associated fluid fuel source. A multiple fuel manifold system may be further adapted for engagement with a burner. A multiple fuel manifold system may comprise a first manifold and a second manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Enerco Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Streisel, Brian S. Vandrak
  • Patent number: 8083159
    Abstract: The invention concerns a push-button nozzle for liquid or semi-liquid product dispenser, said dispenser comprising means for delivering the product under pressure which are mounted on the product container bottle and which comprise an ejection tube projecting outside. The invention is characterized in that said nozzle comprises a needle valve tightly closing the spraying orifice provided at the end of said nozzle, means for being fixed on the ejection tube and means for supplying products to a turbulence chamber located proximate said orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Rexam Dispensing Systems S.A.S.
    Inventors: David Leuliet, Francois Nicolle
  • Patent number: 7950598
    Abstract: An air-assisted sprayer comprises a platform, an air reservoir, a fluid reservoir, a spray cap and a dual flow valve. The air reservoir extends through the platform and is configured to receive a source of pressurized air. The fluid reservoir extends through the platform to intersect the air reservoir, and is configured to receive a source of pressurized fluid. The spray cap is configured to receive pressurized air from the air reservoir and pressurized fluid from the fluid reservoir to discharge a stream of atomized fluid from the platform. The dual flow valve is positioned within the platform to intersect the air reservoir and the fluid reservoir to simultaneously vary volumetric flow rates of the pressurized air and the pressurized fluid over a range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Diane L. Olson, Daniel R. Johnson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 7922105
    Abstract: An atomizer adapter for application of heavy viscous material from an airless paint sprayer. The adapter includes a housing that is coupled to the output of the sprayer through one housing port by an elongated tube that delivers viscous material and to the output of an air compressor through another housing port that delivers compressed air through a conduit. A nozzle within the housing directs pressurized air into an internal chamber where it is directed at and atomizes the flow of viscous material prior to output through an aperture in a tip fixed to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Benron Equipment and Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Eran Zagorsky
  • Publication number: 20110068199
    Abstract: A dispenser 10 creates a use solution. The dispenser 10 includes a diluent inlet for receiving a source of diluent. An aspirator 38 is in fluid communication with the diluent inlet. An operator valve 27 controls flow of the diluent. The aspirator 46 has a diluent inlet, diluent outlet and a venturi port. A vacuum switch 63 is operatively connected to the first venturi port and the flow of the diluent through the aspirator 46 creates a vacuum that activates the vacuum switch. A control board 69 is activated by the vacuum switch and a dosing pump 76 is activated by the control device 69. The dosing pump dispenses a liquid product into the diluent stream, wherein a use solution is made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Blansit, Henry Louis Carbone, II, Aron David Dahlgren, Warren Dale Pannkuk
  • Patent number: 7878418
    Abstract: An atomizer provides a control of duty cycle or a motor driving a diaphragm pump. By providing precise, high-speed flow through an eductor nozzle, improved atomization occurs. However, to control the total volume of atomized liquid discharged, the delay time between operational time periods may also be controlled. Thus, a very effective atomizer provides economical use of essential oils by control duty cycle. Precision modeling provides highly integrated subsystems providing superior performance and reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Early Vaughn Sevy
  • Patent number: 7845582
    Abstract: A spray gun reservoir has an oversize central opening 130 at one end allowing liquid to be added to the reservoir for fast filling with reduced risk of spillage. A cap member 132 is connectable to the reservoir and has a spout 115 providing a fluid outlet of reduced size relative to the opening 130 for connection to the spray gun. The reservoir can be disconnected from the cap member 132 when it is desired to add liquid to the reservoir. In this way, the reservoir can be re-filled in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Stephen C. P. Joseph, Daniel E. Siltberg
  • Patent number: 7828225
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering catalytic molecular structure to a combustion chamber is disclosed. Catalyst base materials are reduced to a micronic fog by a device using the ultrasonic vibration of a piezoelectric disc. The liquid base materials evaporate instantly upon entering the engines air stream therefore releasing pure catalyst molecules into the combustion zone, thus reducing the time taken for catalytic combustion to the lowest denominator possible and allowing for the greatest effect achievable. This further reduces the amount of catalyst needed in the base solution compared to any other type of device or additive. The system also allows a user to control the delivery rate of the catalyst to the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Emmett Manuel Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20100276516
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a delivery device and a system for introducing the catalyst into the atomized coating composition. This invention is also directed to a system for producing a mixed composition comprising two or more components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURDS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: John Larson, Alan Arthur Burmester
  • Patent number: 7823806
    Abstract: A connector part (3) for connecting a material supply device (10) to a spray gun (20) that includes a hollow cylindrical connection piece (5); a threaded wedge element (8) with a lower starting point (8a) and an upper end (8b) running around the outer circumference of connection piece (5) and serving to produce a threaded wedge connection to a counter-element (15) arranged on gun base (19) of spray gun (20); and a stop element (14) that forms a limit stop during the production of the threaded wedge connection. In order to prevent the counter-element on the spray gun from digging into the soft connection pipe made of plastic and removing plastic chips there, it is provided in the connector part according to the invention that stop element (14) is arranged at a distance in the circumferential direction from upper end (8b) of threaded wedge element (8), whereby a gap (11) is formed between stop element (14) and upper end (8b) of the threaded wedge element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Sata GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Ewald Schmon
  • Patent number: 7810742
    Abstract: An ultrasonic fog generator including a container including therein an ultrasonic nebulizer and a liquid, the ultrasonic nebulizer operative to vibrate at very high frequencies and thereby break down the liquid into a fog including tiny vapor particles, the container having an exit opening for the fog to pass therethrough, and a driver and a driving fluid, the driver being operative to cause the driving fluid to flow past the exit opening and draw out the fog through the exit opening without the driving fluid substantially entering the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Zvi Levi
  • Patent number: 7798061
    Abstract: A portable airbrush with improved mechanisms for aerosolizing paint and for facilitating stenciling. The device utilizes an air compressor that is compact, portable and relatively lightweight. The air compressor is housed in a base that has projections to hold stencils in positions that make it easier for a person to spray his or her own nails. The stencils are removably attached to the projections with stencil fasteners. The mechanism for aerosolizing the paint arranges an air-emitting nozzle, a paint-emitting needle, and its attached paint reservoir in such a way that when the nozzle and paint reservoir are removed from the wand, substantially no residual paint remains in the wand. The air compressor may be battery-powered or powered by house current, and the device may be packaged in a case with numerous stencils and refillable bottles of paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Carolin Dilou
  • Patent number: 7789324
    Abstract: A connector system for releasably securing a reservoir to a spray gun includes hook members on a lid of the reservoir that engage a flange of an inlet adaptor on the spray gun with a push/twist action to secure the reservoir to the spray gun. A retainer clip mounted on the inlet adaptor is movable between an inoperative position to allow the reservoir to be connected to and disconnected from the spray gun, and an operative position in which the clip blocks release of the reservoir. The clip provides security against accidental release of the reservoir in use of the spray gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Phillip J. Bouic, Neil Delbridge
  • Patent number: 7766256
    Abstract: An apparatus for performing grounds maintenance functions and dispensing a fluid includes a grounds maintenance device and a fluid spraying device. The spraying device includes a container mounted on the grounds maintenance device for holding the fluid, and a spraying member in communication with the container for spraying the fluid. The spraying member is moveable from a carrying position in which the spraying member is carried on the grounds maintenance device to a spraying position in which the spraying member is moveable independent of the grounds maintenance device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Francisco B. Loaces
  • Publication number: 20100108783
    Abstract: A spray gun and a detachable liquid reservoir releasably attached to the spray gun by engagement of mateable, non-threaded formations provided on the spray gun and the reservoir. The spray gun has an integral connector boss with a socket for reception of a connector tube of the reservoir. The boss has an external flange at the distal end and the reservoir has hook members separate from the connector tube. The hook members are co-operable with the flange when the connector tube is received in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun. In another arrangement, the connector tube is an interference friction-fit in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun. In yet another arrangement, the connector tube has bayonet lugs co-operable with bayonet grooves in the wall of the socket when the connector tube is received in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen C.P. Joseph, Michael J.R. Adams, Neil Delbridge, Michael W. Howcroft
  • Patent number: 7699245
    Abstract: A nozzle spray assembly for insecticide made in two halves that are connected together and define an internal reservoir. The lower half has an arcuate shaped exterior surface and includes an inlet tube in communication with the reservoir. The lower half also has nozzle openings adjacent the arcuate surface so that when air is directed over the arcuate surface past the nozzle openings fluid is sucked into the inlet tube and reservoir and out the nozzle openings to spray insecticide onto the surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Roll, LLC
    Inventor: Craig Rappin
  • Patent number: 7694896
    Abstract: Disposable reservoirs for use with spray apparatuses, reservoir-adapter kits, spray assemblies employing such reservoirs, and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Trade Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Turnbull, Clifford W. Turnbull
  • Publication number: 20100084484
    Abstract: An atomizer provides a control of duty cycle or a motor driving a diaphragm pump. By providing precise, high-speed flow through an eductor nozzle, improved atomization occurs. However, to control the total volume of atomized liquid discharged, the delay time between operational time periods may also be controlled. Thus, a very effective atomizer provides economical use of essential oils by control duty cycle. Precision modeling provides highly integrated subsystems providing superior performance and reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Earl Vaughn Sevy
  • Publication number: 20100025495
    Abstract: A device for spraying at least one substance onto a medium, the device comprising a supply of vector gas and at least one substance feed member suitable for communicating with a supply of said substance, the substance being sucked from the supply by suction established in the vicinity of the substance feed member by means of the vector gas being emitted, wherein the vector gas is emitted through at least two gas outlet orifices whose respective positions are selected in such a manner that the vector gas jets emitted by said orifices meet one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Philippe Bonningue, Jean-Pierre Yquel
  • Patent number: 7607591
    Abstract: An airbrush apparatus for use in generating a design on a desired object is disclosed. The apparatus and method of use are disclosed wherein the airbrush apparatus comprises a housing, boom, and sprayer head. A fluid to be applied is contained in individual cartridges and is drawn out by a vacuum effect caused by air that is being pumped from the housing across a feed tube which is in fluid communication with the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary M. Barch, Paul J. Corsi, Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Charles W. Dietterich, Luis Rodrigo Piñeiro, Robert J. Henry, Wolfgang Witz
  • Patent number: 7559490
    Abstract: A liquid spray nozzle assembly for an outlet pipe of an air blower, the nozzle assembly includes an outer annular member adapted to be secured to the outlet pipe, an inner member radially spaced from and secured to the outer member to define air flow passages, the inner member having a central opening and a lower surface with vanes extending therefrom; and a supply pipe extending into the central opening such that the air flowing through the central opening will act to shear the liquid exiting the supply pipe against the edge of the opening to break up the liquid into droplets that will be carried along in a dispersed pattern with the air flowing between the outer annular member and the inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Roll LLC
    Inventor: Craig Rappin
  • Publication number: 20090114236
    Abstract: Make-up application systems are provided that comprise an air compressor unit, an airbrush connected to the air compressor unit, the airbrush having a gravity feed cup, and a tube connecting the air compressor unit to the airbrush. A cosmetic formulation comprising at least one mineral and water may be introduced into the gravity feed cup, which may then be aspirated into the airbrush and dispersed in a fine mist or atomized spray for delivery on a surface such as a person's skin. The system permits a more flawless make-up application finish for the face, neck and chest, and body, permitting feathering and blending not capable with traditional brush or sponge make-up application systems. Advantages are numerous and include, a more desirable appearance, longer lasting and quicker drying make-up, avoidance of harmful toxins and skin irritants, and enhanced hygienic application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Pershant Mehta
  • Patent number: 7497389
    Abstract: An airless spray pump system and method for spraying a binder solution having suspended particles which are non-abrasive for coating a product therewith is described. A reservoir contains a supply of the binder solution and is continuously mixed to maintain the solution in a homogeneous state. An inlet check valve is connected to the reservoir and the check valve has an outlet port which is connected to a pump. The check valve is operated by an upstroke of a piston of the pump to draw a volume of a solution through the check valve and into the pump while the pump supplies, under high pressure, a solution in a transfer chamber thereof to a pressure control unit of a spray apparatus. When the piston of the pump is in a return stroke, it forces the check valve to close under pressure and simultaneously operates a transfer check valve of the pump to open to transfer solution into the transfer chamber and forces a portion of the solution to the pressure control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Galvatech 2000
    Inventor: Laurier Rioux
  • Publication number: 20090020621
    Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly is disclosed that includes a container holding a liquid product and a compressed gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container. A design methodology for the actuator body and swirl nozzle insert is disclosed for maintaining a small particle size or Sauter Mean Diameter (D[3, 2]) of less than 48 ?m at a suitable spray rate (1.5-2 g/s), while utilizing a compressed gas VOC-free propellant for an air freshener product. As obtaining reduced particle size to compete with LPG propellants may result in a reduced spray rate, it is anticipated that one or more nozzles may be designed into the actuator body to maintain a suitable spray rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul A. Clark, Richard S. Valpey, III, Prabodh Padma Varanasi, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Nitin Sharma, Milind A. Jog
  • Publication number: 20090004028
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for guiding powdery fluidic media, in particular powder paint, including a receptacle which is provided with an inner chamber for the media which is to be guided, and from where the medium is suctioned via a connection channel which can be closed by a valve body. The connection channel and the valve body comprise, respectively, an upper end area. Said upper end areas are formed in such a manner that an annular Venturi nozzle is formed therebetween which is used as a pump. The valve body is inserted in a sealed manner in the end region of the connecting channel by means of a sealing section when in the closed position thereof and comprises a conveyor gas channel which can impinged upon by conveyor gas, through which the conveyor gas can be guided to the connection channel in the vicinity of the sealing section, essentially, in the direction of flow of the medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: EISENMANN MASCHINENBAU GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Erwin Hihn, Apostolos Katefidis
  • Patent number: 7431223
    Abstract: A spray gun for spraying paints and similar viscous media that can be propelled pneumatically, comprising a gun housing for accommodating components of the spray gun that effect propulsion, mixture and/or metering, a handle projecting from the gun housing, and a reservoir tank removably attached to the gun housing for holding the medium to be processed, with the housing of the spray gun provided with an air guidance duct through which the compressed air responsible for atomization flows to an atomizer nozzle, wherein surfaces of the air guidance duct and/or atomizer nozzle, and/or an air cap, which come into contact with the stream of compressed air, or are wetted, are provided wholly or in part with a structured surface in the form of indentations and/or protrusions worked into the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: J. Wagner GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Göhring
  • Patent number: 7413134
    Abstract: A trigger type fluid dispenser (100) according to the invention includes a body (110) having a discharge flow path (111) and a cylinder (112) disposed in parallel with the discharge flow path (111), and a piston (140) in the cylinder (113) is caused to slide by a trigger (130). The trigger (130) is configured so that a hook portion (131) thereof is held to be swingable by the body (110), a turned-down portion (131) of an extension portion, which is an elastic portion (132) integrally extending from a swinging portion (114) of the hook portion (131), is held with respect to the body (110), and a tip end (132e) of the extension portion is positioned to be capable of coming into contact with the hook portion (131). The body (110) is configured so that a cover (120a) is installed to form an internal space (R) between the cover (120) and the discharge flow path (111), and a core element (150) is inserted in the discharge flow path (111) and the internal space (R).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Haruo Tsuchida
  • Patent number: 7395978
    Abstract: An automatic fertilizing apparatus (10) connected in series with a watering system (150) that includes a water source (152) and a sprinkler head(s) (158). The apparatus (10) consists of a liquid fertilizer container (12) having a water inlet port (20) and a water/fertilizer outlet port (24), and a fertilizing control assembly (50) having an outer fertilizer control tube (52) and an inner fertilizer control tube (82). The tube (52) which includes an outlet fertilizer entry slot (54) is inserted through the port (20) and the port (24) and is fixedly attached therethrough. The tube (82) is rotatably inserted into the tube (52) and includes an inner fertilizer entry slot (84), an inlet end (86) connected to the water source (152), an outlet end (88) connected to the sprinkler head(s) (158) and a vortex tube (87).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Piazza, Salvatore Piazza
  • Patent number: 7389948
    Abstract: An airbrush spraying device particularly adapted for the application of beauty products includes a tubular main body that is attached to a pressurized air supply. A control switch is situated on a top side of the airbrush. The control switch is connected to a mechanism that controls an air valve and a position of a makeup flow control mechanism. The air valve is an on/off mechanism, but the makeup flow control mechanism includes adjusting means so that the flow rate of makeup through the airbrush can be controlled by the user. The makeup is supplied to the airbrush from one of a plurality of makeup collars that are affixed to the main body of the airbrush. In order to enable the user to accurately apply the makeup, a mirror and a standoff marker are affixed to a forward end of the airbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: George Robert Lampman
  • Patent number: 7341208
    Abstract: A fluid can be discontinuously atomized with an atomizer of the present invention. The atomizer can include a helical spring, disk spring or gas spring, acting as a pressure spring, as an energy storage device, a cylinder, piston, two ducts and two valves. Atomization can be initiated manually by triggering a locking mechanism. The energy storage device can be disposed outside a storage container for the fluid. The energy storage device can be provided mechanical energy manually. Via the piston, the stored energy can exert pressure onto the fluid in the cylinder, which ranges from 1 MPa to 5 MPa (10 bar to 50 bar). Distribution of the droplet size in the atomized jet can be independent from the level of experience and behavior of the person actuating the atomizer, and can be adjusted in a reproducible manner. The mean droplet diameter can be smaller than about 50 micrometers. The mass flow of the fluid through the nozzle can be less than about 0.4 g/s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Microparts GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Peter Peters, Joachim Eicher, Holger Hollmann, Holger Reinecke, Stephen Terence Dunne
  • Patent number: 7320439
    Abstract: An apparatus for the purpose of dispensing a chemical agent whose function is to detract or alternatively attract and destroy, insects, in particular, flying insects. The apparatus consists of a chemical source, a connection to a fluid source, usually water, a reservoir for chemical mixing and a pump for mixing and creating pressure. Mixing reservoir is of such size to eliminate any chance of chemical mixture separation and where the chemical mixture is agitated prior to each dispensing cycle. Fluid is disbursed under pressure through a series of atomizing devices, interconnected to the apparatus through a flexible plastic delivery conduit. The Apparatus functions are controlled through the use of an electronic interface. Preferred agent used is pyrethrum based, naturally occurring or synthesized, which possesses an antagonistic effect toward targeted pests but apparatus is designed to be adaptable to a wide range chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Mosquito Coast Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Davis, Charles Dykes
  • Publication number: 20070228187
    Abstract: An indexing nozzle assembly for a trigger sprayer has a manually rotatable cap mounted for rotation on a base of the nozzle assembly. Rotation of the cap relative to the base changes the nozzle assembly between an off condition where the nozzle assembly prevents liquid discharge from the trigger sprayer, and a combination of a spray condition, a stream condition, and/or a foam condition. The indexing nozzle assembly is provided with a child resistant feature in the form of a lock mechanism that prevents rotation of the nozzle cap relative to the nozzle base from the cap off condition position. The lock mechanism can be manually manipulated with one hand to disengage the lock mechanism, thereby permitting rotation of the nozzle cap from its off condition position relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: CONTINENTALAFA DISPENSING COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip L. Nelson, Walter J. Clynes
  • Patent number: 7213773
    Abstract: A nozzle spray assembly for insecticide that can be readily connected to an outlet pipe of an air blower to conveniently spray an area free of insects. The assembly is fully portable and made of two halves that define nozzle openings that may or may not be adjustable. The high pressure air flowing past the nozzle openings draws insecticide from a container through the spray assembly and nozzle openings. The fluid sucked out of the nozzle openings is sheared across the upper surfaces of the nozzle openings and turned into micro-droplets and dispersed into the air from the blower, creating a mist flow that can be directed to the area of treatment. The assembly is provided with adjustable means for connecting it to various sizes of pipe. The assembly is portable or compact, highly effective and can be used with readily available equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Roll, LLC
    Inventor: Craig Rappin
  • Patent number: 7159796
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Yquel
  • Patent number: 7152813
    Abstract: A cap with a suction type spray head includes an air guiding chamber, an intake passage, an outgoing passage, a liquid sucking mouth and an air pressure balancing aperture for a container with a sprayer. The liquid in the container can be sucked out due to air pressure difference between the sucking mouth and the interior of the container. The outgoing passage at the outer end thereof is a spraying outlet, which face the liquid sucking mouth so that the liquid out of the liquid sucking mouth is atomized with the air sprayed from the spraying outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Ding Hwa Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwang-Tsan Chen
  • Patent number: 7111794
    Abstract: A static air freshener has a frame formed of or with plastic beads impregnated with a scent or aroma. The rate of release of the scent is controlled by the area of the frame to define the useful life of the air freshener. An insert may be place in a void defined by the frame. The insert has a thematic image that may be correlated to a thematic image on the header card of a bag or sack sized to contain the air freshener for positioning at or on the point of sale device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: David Timpson
  • Patent number: 7104471
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing device for dispensing a liquid into the surrounding atmosphere employs a forced airflow through a small cross-section outlet nozzle (48) to draw the liquid from an adjacent exit nozzle (50) into the airflow. The air outlet nozzle preferably has a cross-section less than that of the liquid exit nozzle. The liquid exit nozzle may partially overlie the airflow path from the air outlet nozzle. The nozzle may be formed in or carried by a unit (24) having sealed connections with the airflow source (16) and a container holding the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Quest International B.V.
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Kishen Gohil, Susan Hart, legal representative, Tony Lee, Gerry Hart, deceased