Patents Examined by Kenneth DeRosa
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Patent number: 5460298Abstract: A stand for container inversion is provided to allow for prompt, efficient, and full dispensing of viscous material from their containers. A cup-shaped stand is interposed between a bottle and its cap, the stand defining a support surface to allow the container to be maintained in an inverted posture. The stand may be an integral portion of the bottle or of the cap, or it may be a separate entity altogether. Additionally, the stand may be configured such as to nestingly receive the bottom of the container or bottle when implementation of the stand is not desired.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1992Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Inventors: Anthony E. DiBiase, Robert M. Wise
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Patent number: 5427277Abstract: A utility-power operated, tamper-proof pressurized spray can (12) that can only be operated when connected to a-c utility power. Thus, its use to spray graffiti is prevented or at the very least minimized. The preferred embodiment of the invention consists of a spray can (12) having a housing opening (12B) to which is hermetically attached a solenoid housing (14). The housing (14), encloses a standard spray control valve (18) having in series, a linear-motion solenoid assembly (22) consisting of a stationary armature (24), a movable armature (28) and an external, separable movable-armature activator (40). The stationary armature (24) is rigidly attached to the housing (12), has a lower guide tube bore (24H) therethrough and an upward facing spring cavity (24G) which retains a spring (26).Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1994Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Assignee: Electro Spray Co.Inventors: Steven J. Bierend, Clyde L. Tichenor, Irwin Ginsburgh
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Patent number: 5423461Abstract: A liquid soap supplying device of the present invention includes a tank for storing liquid soap, a discharging nozzle communicating with the tank through a pipe, a liquid soap supplying device for supplying liquid soap in the tank to the discharging nozzle, an air supplying device communicating with the discharging nozzle through a pipe and a mixing chamber for liquid soap and air arranged in the discharging port of the discharging nozzle. The liquid soap and air supplied under operation of each of the supplying devices are mixed and agitated in the mixing chamber so as to discharge the bubbled liquid soap. A pressuring device communicates with the air accumulation part at an inner upper part in the tank.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1994Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Toto, Ltd.Inventors: Tsutomu Azuma, Yojiro Taketomi, Akimitsu Umemoto, Kaoru Nakano
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Patent number: 5413258Abstract: A wiping device for caulking which can be applied for use in conjunction with a caulking gun, mounted on a caulking gun or mounted on a caulking tube and which wipes and smooths the surface of the caulking immediately after it is deposited from the nozzle of the caulking tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1993Date of Patent: May 9, 1995Assignees: Thomas P. Mahoney, J. Mark HollandInventor: David Kartler
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Patent number: 5409143Abstract: The object of the invention is a container (1) especially for chemical substances consisting of a substance chamber (2) of tubular plastic film (10) and a funnel-shaped headpiece (3). The film consists of low-density and the headpiece of high-density plastic. The tubular plastic film (10) is secured in the headpiece (3) by pressing. The headpiece (3) may be divided into a plate-shaped (4) and a tubular (5) section. On the side towards the substance chamber, the plate-shaped section (4) has an annular groove. The plastic film (10) is pressed into place by a securing ring with a U-shaped cross-section which can be pressed into the annular groove. A snap mechanism holds the securing ring firmly in the groove. The tubular plastic film (10) is firmly pressed between the securing ring and the groove walls. The container (1) can be closed at the rear by a suitable closure device.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1993Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: Sika Robotics AGInventors: Alwin Sigel, Walter Schibli
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Patent number: 5409134Abstract: The accumulator regulates changes in the back pressure of an ink-jet pen reservoir so that ink does not leak from the pen print head and so that the print head is able to completely empty the reservoir of ink. The accumulator includes a flexible bag that is mounted to a flat curved spring. The elasticity of the spring tends to contract the bag as the bag expands in response to back pressure reduction in the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1991Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CorporationInventors: Bruce Cowger, Marc A. Baldwin, Fred E. Tarver, Gary D. Tarver, John G. Wydronek, George M. Custer
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Patent number: 5405060Abstract: A liquid spray device having an air pump (P) which can be actuated by means of a handle (3) and the pressure air cushion of which expresses the liquid (5) upon actuation of a headpiece-side outlet valve (4) and atomizes it by mixing with the liquid jet. In order to achieve a structurally simple storage which can dispense with springs, there is formed a cartridge-receiving space (11) which can be subjected to air pressure between the removable headpiece (2) and an air-pump handle (3) arranged on the opposite end. In this way, a stable spray jet without afterdrip is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1993Date of Patent: April 11, 1995Inventor: Alfred von Schuckmann
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Patent number: 5405061Abstract: A rotary feeder for bulk material or liquids includes a generally hollow cylindrical housing with a housing inlet and a radially opposing housing outlet. Rotatably supported in a sealing manner within the housing is a generally cylindrical rotor which includes at least one eccentric passageway extending in a radial plane between an inlet port and an outlet port and alternately connectable with the housing inlet and the housing outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1993Date of Patent: April 11, 1995Assignee: Waeschle Maschinenfabrik GmbHInventor: Harald Kugler
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Patent number: 5402914Abstract: A beverage dispensing device for spirits and syrups, having a metering device for metering the dispensed quantity of beverage, an outlet for the beverage to be dispensed, and a capped upside-down bottle of the beverage to be dispensed above the outlet, wherein to avoid sticking or plugging of the beverage lines, and to increase the dispensing speed, the upside-down bottle is submerged by its neck into a receptacle provided above the outlet, and wherein the outlet is connected via a beverage line to a reservoir that receives the beverage to be dispensed and which is not connected to the capped bottle above the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1993Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Inventor: Achim Zapp
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Patent number: 5400923Abstract: A pump for discharging the contents of a sealed container, such as a test tube, is connected to a body member which includes an inlet path and a discharge path with a delivery tube in the discharge path. A predetermined clearance is provided between the exterior of the delivery tube and the interior of the discharge path, the clearance providing venting, or blow-by, such that temperature changes do not cause accidental discharge of the contents of the container, while still maintaining sufficient resistance to venting for permitting pressurizing the interior of the test tube with the pump for accurately controlling the discharge of the test tube contents. A second or supplemental vent is provided in the pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1990Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: Helena Laboratories CorporationInventors: Tipton L. Golias, Robert J. Sarrine, Joseph H. Golias, Ronald A. Mayes
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Patent number: 5398851Abstract: A liquid dispensing device and the method of dispensing liquid are disclosed. The device is uniquely suited to meet the requirements of hospitals and other institutions for long shelf life in inert condition and ready activation when needed. The device includes a hollow gas- and liquid-tight casing (preferably spherical or cylindrical), a flexible gas- and liquid-tight membrane disposed entirely across the casing interior dividing the interior into a propellant chamber and a liquid chamber; an outlet port from the liquid chamber; two mutually reactive chemicals in the propellant chamber but separated by a barrier; and a member to breach the barrier and permit the chemicals to come into contact; the two chemicals being reactive upon contact to form a propellant gas. The propellant gas thereupon expands against the membrane, moves the membrane to enlarge the propellant chamber, decrease the liquid chamber, and expel the contained liquid from the liquid chamber through the outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1993Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: River Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Mark C. Doyle, Frederic P. Field
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Patent number: 5398850Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a fluid, comprising a container for holding the fluid to be dispensed and a housing for holding a solid chemical and a liquid chemical which react to generate carbon dioxide gas upon contact, such that the gas is used to drive the fluid out of the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1994Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: River Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Mark C. Doyle, Frederic P. Field
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Patent number: 5392965Abstract: A liquid soap supplying device of the present invention includes a tank for storing liquid soap, a discharging nozzle communicating with the tank through a pipe, a liquid soap supplying device for supplying liquid soap in the tank to the discharging nozzle, an air supplying device communicating with the discharging nozzle through a pipe and a mixing chamber for liquid soap and air arranged in the discharging port of the discharging nozzle. The liquid soap and air supplied under operation of each of the supplying devices are mixed and agitated in the mixing chamber so as to discharge the bubbled liquid soap. A pressuring device communicates with the air accumulation part at an inner upper part in the tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: Toto, Ltd.Inventors: Tsutomu Azuma, Yojiro Taketomi
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Patent number: 5392962Abstract: The invention is an atomizing pump for dispensing a quantity of liquid in a fine spray. The pump mechanism is constructed entirely of plastic, including the inlet and outlet valves, the piston, pump housing, and spring. This construction allows the pump to be easily recycled. The pump can also be constructed using two biasing springs. The first spring is used only to return the pump piston; the second spring is used only to bias the outlet valve. In this manner, the person operating the pump only presses downwardly against the force of the first spring, and not the second. As a result of this biasing arrangement, less actuation force is required.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1994Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Inventor: Philip Meshberg
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Patent number: 5392959Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid jet blower that operates as an aerosol sprayer without using any pressurized gas. This invention is intended to provide a liquid jet blower which is free from clogging of the nozzle and undesired flows of the liquid outside its container. To that end, structure is provided for relieving any excessive pressure within its pressure chamber and transferring any remaining liquid to a small chamber specifically arranged within the blower.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1994Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuo Tubaki, Yoshiyuki Kakuta, Takao Kishi
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Patent number: 5392963Abstract: A refurbished toner cartridge includes a cover having elongated side dimensions with integral flanges and a mating bottle also having elongated side flanges, the flanges bonded to create an interior volume for holding a print toner. At one end of the cartridge is a toner fill opening which enables access into the interior volume. The refurbished cartridge further comprises a flexible bladder that is inserted through the fill opening and is positioned within the interior volume of the cartridge. Toner is contained in the bladder and is released upon the bladder being ruptured by user actuation of either an internal knife blade or a pull string attached to the bladder.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Gar P. Kelly, Brian J. Renstrom, K. Trent Christensen
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Patent number: 5390822Abstract: Packaging vial for a liquid product in particular medicinal or cosmetic, manufacturing process and device for use of this vial. The vial includes a flexible casing (1), coupled to a rigid support (2), the casing (1) consisting of a pocket (10) with thin and distortable walls, containing the product and free from air, as well as a tubular nozzle (11) for dispensing the product, to which is coupled the pocket (10), the vial including furthermore a pump for dosing and delivering the product, said pump containing a fixed body inserted into the nozzle (11) and a moveable actuating member which is located inside the casing, but Which can be moved from the outside of the latter thanks to the distortable character of its wall which, proximate the actuating member, has the shape of a bellows.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventor: Gilbert Lataix
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Patent number: 5390833Abstract: A room spray dispenser includes an adjustable triggering lever having a roller to engage a moving object, such as a door, to activate the spray. Rotation of the lever in a first direction causes a trigger/rocker element to be placed in a cocked position in which actuating springs are tensioned, which subsequent rotation of the lever causes the trigger to return to a rest position, the spring energy being directed to actuate a spray valve. A following rotation of the lever in the first direction reloads the mechanism for the next spray.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: CWS International AGInventor: Manfred Baumann
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Patent number: 5390825Abstract: A self-contained device for dispensing two-part adhesive comprising a cart, first and second cartridge holders on the cart, each holder having an adhesive dispensing outlet and a seal-piercing die at the lower end, and an opening at the upper end for receiving a pre-filled adhesive cartridge sealed at its discharge end. A plunger assembly having first and second plunger is mounted at the cartridge receiving openings of the cartridge holders. The plungers are operatively connected to a hydraulic cylinder so that the plungers and hydraulic cylinder move in unison. The plunger assembly is pivotable from locked to unlocked position to permit loading and unloading of pre-filled cartridges. Each plunger has an expandable plunger cup which engages the adhesive component in the associated cartridge as the plunger moves downwardly in the cartridge, thereby forcing the adhesive and seal against the die to rupture the seal and discharge the adhesive component through the dispensing outlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Inventor: Christopher M. Rockel
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Patent number: RE34894Abstract: High speed sheet feeders receive blocks or bricks of paper sheets, cards or folders stacked edgewise on a downsloping supply ramp, and singulate these for edgewise feeding in rapid succession. The frontmost sheets ready for feeding are buckled and fanned at their upper edges, and their lower edges are arched forward to form a dimple or ridge-shaped pocket by an underlying central traction singulator. A pair of ganged or synchronized feed belts engage the frontmost sheet and propel it rapidly downward edgewise, and a slanting discharge belt receives and diverts the sheet at even higher speed between the discharge belt and a tractive pinch roller. A transfer assembly beneath the discharge belt may receive sheets from an adjacent feeder and interleave them upon command with sheets delivered by the discharge belt.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1992Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Roll Systems, Inc.Inventor: Roman M. Golicz