Abstract: A propellantless aerosol fluid dispensing system including a reusable pressurizable canister and a disposable fluid containing pouch, the pouch including a valve assembly for dispensing the fluid.

Abstract: A propellantless aerosol fluid dispensing system including a reusable pressurizable canister and a disposable fluid containing pouch, the pouch including a valve assembly for dispensing the fluid.

Abstract: A spray actuator for use in controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid from a spray can where the actuator includes a body having a top, a shroud having a bottom perimeter and a central passageway oriented parallel to the shroud and a mouth inlet having a cross-sectional area that is smaller a cross sectional area of the slotted outlet wherein a choke point is located in the central passageway.

Abstract: A propellantless aerosol fluid dispensing system including a reusable pressurizable canister and a disposable fluid containing pouch, the pouch including a valve assembly for dispensing the fluid.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a base for attachment to an associated pouch and a neck extending outwardly therefrom away from the pouch. The neck and base include a bore formed therethrough in fluid communication with the pouch interior. The neck comprises first and second portions, and the bore is closed at its outermost end by the second neck portion. The second portion is selectively removable from the first portion to open the bore and provide access to the contents of the pouch. The second portion can be at least partially separated from the first portion by selective application of bending or torsional stress or the like thereto. The application of stress results in partial or complete disconnection of the second portion from the first portion along a weakened material zone. The weakened material zone is defined by an area of reduced material thickness or by scoring or the like.

Abstract: A paint pouch fitting for a paint dispensing system comprising a piston slidable within a housing. A passage in the housing includes an inlet communicating with a paint pouch, and an outlet. The passage also includes a piercable membrane positioned between the inlet and the outlet. The piston includes a blade for piercing the membrane. The positioning of the piston within the passage defines two working positions allowing for four operational modes of shipping, piercing, dispensing, and storing.

Abstract: A paint pouch assembly includes a pair of facing sidewalls sealed along their periphery. A fitting has a fluid passage that terminates in an inlet disposed within a cavity of the pouch and the inlet faces outwardly toward one of the sidewalls. By depressing the sidewall over the opening, fluid can be regulated through the fitting. The collapsible pouch may be used in a number of different applications. It may be incorporated into a dispensing apparatus that uses a hinged presser member to urge paint through the fitting and out through a pivoting head received on the opposite end. Removable attachments can be secured to the head to provide for a fine marker, foam brush, etc. Alternatively, the collapsible pouch can be used with a well structure that is secured to an artist's palette.

Abstract: A paint pouch assembly includes a pair of facing sidewalls sealed along their periphery. A fitting has a fluid passage that terminates in an inlet disposed within a cavity of the pouch and the inlet faces outwardly toward one of the sidewalls. By depressing the sidewall over the opening, fluid can be regulated through the fitting. The collapsible pouch may be used in a number of different applications. It may be incorporated into a dispensing apparatus that uses a hinged presser member to urge paint through the fitting and out through a pivoting head received on the opposite end. Removable attachments can be secured to the head to provide for a fine marker, foam brush, etc. Alternatively, the collapsible pouch can be used with a well structure that is secured to an artist's palette.

Abstract: A method and apparatus useful for collecting the liquid solvents and paint expelled from an air brush while the air brush is being cleaned. The method and apparatus include direct impact of the expelled fluid against a baffle wall followed by direction reversal and expansion of the flowing fluid to collect the liquid portion in a chamber while discharging the gas and any solid particles entrained therein through a filter element.

Abstract: An air brush type liquid spraying apparatus which has a unitary main frame and control valve assembly. The apparatus includes a combined liquid container and discharge nozzle assembly which can be quickly removed and replaced as a unit from the main frame and control valve assembly to allow rapid, simple changeover to a different dispensed liquid.