Patents by Inventor Detlef Schmitz

Detlef Schmitz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11845605
    Abstract: A valve arrangement for dispensing a fluid is proposed. The valve arrangement comprises a valve plate for fixing the valve arrangement to a container, a valve housing and a fixing part for fixing the valve housing to the valve plate. The fixing part is welded with the valve plate. Furthermore, a dispensing apparatus with a container and a valve arrangement as well as a production method are proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: APTAR DORTMUND GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Jasper, Detlef Schmitz, Lukas Kurosky
  • Publication number: 20220227570
    Abstract: A valve arrangement for dispensing a fluid is proposed. The valve arrangement comprises a valve plate for fixing the valve arrangement to a container, a valve housing and a fixing part for fixing the valve housing to the valve plate. The fixing part is welded with the valve plate. Furthermore, a dispensing apparatus with a container and a valve arrangement as well as a production method are proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Bernhard JASPER, Detlef SCHMITZ, Lukas KUROSKY
  • Patent number: 11299338
    Abstract: A valve arrangement for dispensing a fluid is proposed. The valve arrangement comprises a valve plate for fixing the valve arrangement to a container, a valve housing and a fixing part for fixing the valve housing to the valve plate. The fixing part is welded with the valve plate. Furthermore, a dispensing apparatus with a container and a valve arrangement as well as a production method are proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Jasper, Detlef Schmitz, Lukas Kurosky
  • Patent number: 10953420
    Abstract: A pump and a dispensing device with a pump for dispensing a preferably liquid product are proposed, wherein the pump comprises a spring sleeve for a spring, which separates the spring from the product, and/or wherein the pump comprises a sealed spring chamber for a spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: APTAR DORTMUND GMBH
    Inventors: Swen Barenhoff, Detlef Schmitz, Bernhard Jasper
  • Publication number: 20210002062
    Abstract: A valve arrangement for dispensing a fluid is proposed. The valve arrangement comprises a valve plate for fixing the valve arrangement to a container, a valve housing and a fixing part for fixing the valve housing to the valve plate. The fixing part is welded with the valve plate. Furthermore, a dispensing apparatus with a container and a valve arrangement as well as a production method are proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Bernhard JASPER, Detlef SCHMITZ, Lukas KUROSKY
  • Publication number: 20190344297
    Abstract: A pump and a dispensing device with a pump for dispensing a preferably liquid product are proposed, wherein the pump comprises a spring sleeve for a spring, which separates the spring from the product, and/or wherein the pump comprises a sealed spring chamber for a spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Swen BARENHOFF, Detlef SCHMITZ, Bernhard JASPER
  • Patent number: 10335805
    Abstract: A nozzle arrangement for the preferably fan-like atomization of a fluid, particularly oil, a dispensing head with such a nozzle arrangement, and the use of such a nozzle arrangement for the particularly fan-like atomization of a fluid, particularly of an oil, is proposed, wherein a channel of the nozzle arrangement has a first channel portion and a second channel portion that connects to the first channel portion in the direction of flow of the fluid, wherein the first channel portion converges in the direction of flow of the fluid, wherein the second channel portion is elongate and/or slot-like in cross section and bordered by two elongate side surfaces and two short leg surfaces, wherein the leg surfaces are inclined relative to the direction of flow and/or a longitudinal axis of the channel, and/or wherein the second channel portion is embodied as a trapezoidal prism and the side surfaces are arranged so as to be at least substantially parallel to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: APTAR DORTMUND GMBH
    Inventors: Swen Barenhoff, Detlef Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20180154376
    Abstract: A nozzle arrangement for the preferably fan-like atomization of a fluid, particularly oil, a dispensing head with such a nozzle arrangement, and the use of such a nozzle arrangement for the particularly fan-like atomization of a fluid, particularly of an oil, is proposed, wherein a channel of the nozzle arrangement has a first channel portion and a second channel portion that connects to the first channel portion in the direction of flow of the fluid, wherein the first channel portion converges in the direction of flow of the fluid, wherein the second channel portion is elongate and/or slot-like in cross section and bordered by two elongate side surfaces and two short leg surfaces, wherein the leg surfaces are inclined relative to the direction of flow and/or a longitudinal axis of the channel, and/or wherein the second channel portion is embodied as a trapezoidal prism and the side surfaces are arranged so as to be at least substantially parallel to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Swen BARENHOFF, Detlef SCHMITZ
  • Patent number: 9955765
    Abstract: A manually operated pump and a method for pumping a preferably cosmetic liquid are proposed in which actuation is performed either by manual linear actuation or by swiveling actuation using a lever mechanism. The pump can be equipped with a locking device that blocks actuation of the pump in the locked state. The delivery head of the pump can be integrally formed with the swivel lever. Moreover, components of the pump can advantageously be provided with a flexible or elastic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: APTAR DORTMUND GMBH
    Inventors: Detlef Schmitz, Swen Barenhoff
  • Patent number: 9624028
    Abstract: A dispensing device as well as a dispensing head and use thereof are proposed. Through depression of the dispensing head, an associated dispensing valve is opened and the product to be delivered can escape or be dispensed through an outlet space and via a downstream outlet valve. In order to prevent or at least minimize subsequent dripping or foaming, the volume of the outlet space is initially reduced upon actuation of the dispensing head and enlarged again upon completion of actuation, particularly after closing of the dispensing valve, whereby the product is suctioned away from the outlet or outlet valve back into the outlet space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: APTAR DORTMUND GMBH
    Inventors: Reinhard Neuhaus, Ralf Jordan, Detlef Schmitz, Swen Barenhoff
  • Publication number: 20160242528
    Abstract: A manually operated pump and a method for pumping a preferably cosmetic liquid are proposed in which actuation is performed either by manual linear actuation or by swiveling actuation using a lever mechanism. The pump can be equipped with a locking device that blocks actuation of the pump in the locked state. The delivery head of the pump can be integrally formed with the swivel lever. Moreover, components of the pump can advantageously be provided with a flexible or elastic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Detlef SCHMITZ, Swen BARENHOFF
  • Publication number: 20150321828
    Abstract: A dispensing device as well as a dispensing head and use thereof are proposed. Through depression of the dispensing head, an associated dispensing valve is opened and the product to be delivered can escape or be dispensed through an outlet space and via a downstream outlet valve. In order to prevent or at least minimize subsequent dripping or foaming, the volume of the outlet space is initially reduced upon actuation of the dispensing head and enlarged again upon completion of actuation, particularly after closing of the dispensing valve, whereby the product is suctioned away from the outlet or outlet valve back into the outlet space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard NEUHAUS, Ralf JORDAN, Detlef SCHMITZ, Swen BARENHOFF
  • Patent number: 8840044
    Abstract: Proposed are a spray head with a nozzle for the atomizing of a liquid as well as a device with such a spray head. Associated with the nozzle is a delivery tube that can optionally be folded upward away from the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbH
    Inventor: Detlef Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20110114759
    Abstract: Proposed are a spray head with a nozzle for the atomizing of a liquid as well as a device with such a spray head. Associated with the nozzle is a delivery tube that can optionally be folded upward away from the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH
    Inventor: Detlef Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7854353
    Abstract: A device for dispensing, especially atomizing, a preferably cosmetic liquid has a dispensing head which can be manually depressed for dispensing of the liquid and can be turned to set the dispensing direction. In order to ensure simple and reliable handling, the device has a catch arrangement so that the dispensing head can be turned with a catching action. In a preferred embodiment, the catch arrangement has at least one catch cam, preferably several catch cams that are spaced in the direction of rotation. The catch cam or cams engage catch recesses with a catching action, especially radially relative to the actuation direction of the delivery head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignees: Seaquest Perfect Dispensing GmbH, Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Detlef Schmitz, Cristin Wirth, Martin Wehmann
  • Publication number: 20080265060
    Abstract: A device and a spray head for atomizing a cosmetic fluid by with an electrically operable compressed air generator. In order to permit atomization of the fluid largely without any delay, an intermediate store for the fluid is arranged above and/or directly next to a nozzle. When the device is switched off, some fluid remains in the intermediate store so that, immediately after the compressed air feed is switched on, initially, fluid is transported from the intermediate store into the nozzle and is atomized, at least until a feed of fluid from the reservoir takes place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Reiker Canfield, Bernhard Jasper, Reinhard Neuhaus, Detlef Schmitz, Jacques Achille Blanie
  • Publication number: 20080179350
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser (10) comprising a pump housing (14) with an adapter (12) for a container that contains fluid. Said dispenser comprises an adapter housing (24) with a passage (20) and inlets (28) for the fluid, an inlet valve (30) that is located in an annular chamber (51) and a non-return valve (32) that is located in a valve chamber (34). The adapter housing (24) consists of an upper part (44) and a lower part (46), which form the annular chamber (51), that latter being centrally traversed by a connecting pipe (52). A base (50) of the annular chamber (51) contains fluid inlets (28) for the inverted position of the dispenser (10) and comprises a fluid-tight collar (60) that projects radially beyond the inlets (28). The inlet valve (30) is an annular, flexible elastic valve disc (31), which surrounds and seals the annular groove (58) and whose external edge lies on the fluid-tight collar (60), sealing the inlets (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Reinhard Neuhaus, Detlef Schmitz, Bernhard Jasper, Ralf Jordan
  • Publication number: 20070290002
    Abstract: A device (1) for dispensing, especially atomizing, a preferably cosmetic liquid, is proposed. The dispensing head (4) which can be manually depressed for dispensing of the liquid can be turned to set the dispensing direction. In order to ensure simple and reliable handling, the device has a catch means so that the dispensing head can be turned with catching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicants: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH, BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Detlef Schmitz, Cristin Wirth, Martin Wehmann
  • Patent number: 6974055
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (2) for a manually operated dispensing device (120) for a fluid that is/can be pressurized in a container. The dispensing device includes a housing (148) having a passage channel (30). A tubular adapter housing (34) connects the uptake tube (32) and the channel (30) of the housing (148) of the dispensing device (120). The adapter housing (34) has a connecting sleeve (42) for connection to the connecting nipple of the housing (148) and an uptake tube sleeve (44) for connection to the uptake tube (32). There are several inlets (46) for the fluid in the upside down position of the dispensing device. The adapter housing (34) defines at least one section of the inlets. An inlet valve (48) is defined within the adapter housing (34) for releasing the inlets substantially simultaneously when a pressure acts on the fluid in the container in the substantially upside down position of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbH
    Inventors: David Moore, Reinhard Neuhaus, Ralf Jordan, Detlef Schmitz, Bernhard Jasper, Peter J. Walters
  • Publication number: 20030160071
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (20) for a manually operated dispensing device (120) for a fluid that is/can be pressurized in a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: David Moore, Reinhard Neuhaus, Ralf Jordan, Detlef Schmitz, Bernhard Jasper, Peter J Walters