Abstract: An apparatus and related method for selectively dispensing aerosolized water into the atmosphere to adjust the humidity level thereof is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and related method for selectively increasing the humidity in a predetermined zone. The apparatus is a disposable, hand-held, aerosol-type, pressurized container comprising a disposable, hand-held, aerosol-type container; an aerosol composition consisting essentially of water and a liquid propellant in the container; a valve; and an actuator. The present invention also provides a method for increasing the humidity in a predetermined zone from a disposable, hand-held, aerosol-type, pressurized container. The method comprises sensing the humidity in a predetermined zone for a selected humidity level and dispensing a composition consisting essentially of water and a liquid propellant from a disposable, hand-held, aerosol-type pressurized container into the predetermined zone to when the selected humidity level is sensed.

Abstract: A movable marking device including a wheeled chassis on which a plurality of aerosol container discharging mechanisms may be selectively mounted in provided. Each of the aerosol container discharging mechanisms is adapted to allow for the remote discharge of an aerosol container filled with a marking composition. Through the selective mounting of the discharging mechanisms one or more marks of one or more colors may be selectively applied to a surface during a single pass. The discharging mechanisms may be also mounted on the chassis such that a mark may be applied on a generally vertical surface adjacent to the surface over which the marking device is traversing.

Abstract: An apparatus and related method for selectively dispensing oxygen into an enclosed space is provided. The apparatus includes a pressurized container comprising oxygen and an actuator which can be moved between discharging and non-discharging positions, a means for mounting the pressurized container such that upon discharge the container will dispense oxygen into the enclosed space, an electrically-operable actuating means which effects movement of the pressurized container actuator between the discharging and non-discharging positions, and a sensor disposed in the enclosed space and in electrical connection with the actuating means for detecting a preselected property of the atmosphere in the enclosed space, wherein when the sensor detects the certain preselected property, the actuating means moves the aerosol container actuator into the discharging position, thereby providing for oxygen to be discharged into the enclosed space.

Abstract: A device for discharging the contents of an aerosol container onto a surface, wherein the device is capable of holding and agitating a spare aerosol container is provided. The device comprises a first aerosol container holder disposed on a housing. The first aerosol container having an actuator mounted on the container that moves between discharging and non-discharging positions. The device further including an actuator which effects movement of the aerosol container actuator between the discharging and non-discharging positions and a trigger for controlling the, actuator which allows an operator to discharge the contents of the aerosol container onto the surface. The device also having at least one rotatable wheel disposed on the housing which rotates as the device is moved relative to the surface and a second container holder disposed on the wheel for holding a second aerosol container.

Abstract: An apparatus for discharging the contents of an aerosol container and for creating an opening in a substrate. The apparatus includes a rod member having a front and a rear end; a holder for the aerosol container disposed adjacent the front end of the rod member; an arm which effects movement of the aerosol container actuator between discharging and non-discharging positions; a trigger and linkage system which controls the movement of the actuating arm; and a stake member for creating an opening in a substrate, such as the ground.

Abstract: A device for discharging the contents of an aerosol container onto a surface which allows an operator to determine the distance the device travels when moved relative to the surface is provided. The device includes a housing having a structure for holding an aerosol container. The aerosol container having an actuator mounted on the container that moves between discharging and non-discharging positions. The device further includes an actuating assembly which effects movement of the aerosol container actuator between the discharging and non-discharging positions and a trigger disposed on the device that controls the actuating assembly and which allows an operator to discharge the contents of the aerosol container onto a surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for discharging the contents of an aerosol container, the container having an actuator which can be moved between discharging and non-discharging positions, the apparatus comprising: member for holding the aerosol container in an inverted position; electrically-operable operable actuating member which effects movement of the aerosol container actuator between discharging and non-discharging positions; a member in electrical connection with the actuating member for controlling movement of the actuating member, and thereby the aerosol container actuator, between discharging and non-discharging positions; and member for providing electrical power to the apparatus, wherein the controlling member is disposed remotely from the holding member and the actuating member so that an operator of the apparatus is able to discharge the contents of the aerosol container without being in physical contact with the holding member and actuating member.

Abstract: Device and related method for transporting containers, such as aerosol paint cans, or hand tools, wherein the device, when holding such a container or tool, is able to be fastened onto an article of clothing, allowing the container to be carried without the use of one's hands.

Abstract: A spraying apparatus for discharging the contents of a valve-equipped aerosol can comprising: an elongated, hollow tube having a front and rear end; a front housing fixed to the tube at the front end, the front housing including a can holder comprising a hollow cylinder sized to receive an aerosol can; a bell crank pivotally mounted in the front housing; a trigger rod fixed to a first arm of the bell crank, an actuator rod fixed to a second arm of the bell crank and mounted within the first housing for longitudinal movement between a discharging position, and a non-discharging position; a biasing spring fixed between the trigger rod and a retaining wall in the front housing; a rear housing mounted to the rear end of the tube the rear housing including a grip portion; a trigger disposed within the rear housing and connected to the trigger rod for reciprocating horizontal movement between a discharging position and a non-discharging position; and a locking land disposed within the rear housing for frictionally

Abstract: There now has been discovered a simple, straight-forward apparatus and method for animating figures. The apparatus and method in one embodiment employs a plurality of collapsible, fluid chambers, and associated structures for controlling the fluid pressure in each of the chambers. At least two of the chambers are physically arranged so that the inflation of one such chamber and deflation of the other complimentary chamber causes all or a part of the figure to assume a different spatial position, dependent upon the level of inflation of each of the chambers. In another embodiment, a single, inflatable chamber is employed, the chamber having a section of one wall which is less elastic than the remaining portion of the wall. Due to the differential in elasticity, upon inflation the chamber assumes a shape or configuration which is different from the noninflated chamber.

Abstract: An aerosol composition for producing a surface having an abrasive grit adhered thereto, which composition can be dispensed from a suitable aerosol container, said composition comprising abrasive grit, a binder solution which is suitable for affixing said grit onto the surface comprising a polymeric resin and an organic solvent which dissolves said resin, the resin being capable of adhering to said surface and to said grit, and a liquid propellant. The present invention also provides an aerosol means for producing a surface having an abrasive grit adhered thereto comprising an aerosol dispensing means and having contained therein the aforementioned aerosol composition.

Abstract: An actuator and corresponding base assembly, as well as related systems for applying a mark onto a surface. The actuator has at least one pair of wings which extend from the actuator body, wherein the entire lower edge of each wing curves continuously outwardly and upwardly from the body. The base assembly comprises a base surface at least partially disposed in a base plane and an opening therethrough, at least one wall extending upward from the base surface and defining two actuator-orienting guides, the guides being defined by substantially arcuate-shaped profiles substantially disposed in respective guide planes, the guide planes being disposed at an angle to one another of less than 180.degree. and at an angle of less than 90.degree. to the base plane, the guides being capable of contacting an actuator as it is received in the base assembly and disposed relative to one another such that they rotate an actuator into a seated position in the base.

Abstract: A spraying apparatus for discharging the contents of a valve-equipped aerosol can comprising: an elongated, hollow tube having a front and rear end; a front housing fixed to the tube at the front end, the front housing including a can holder comprising a hollow cylinder sized to receive an aerosol can; a bell crank pivotally mounted in the front housing; a trigger rod fixed to a first arm of the bell crank; an actuator rod fixed to a second arm of the bell crank and mounted within the first housing for longitudinal movement between a discharging position and a non-discharging position; a biasing spring fixed between the trigger rod and a retaining wall in the front housing; a rear housing mounted to the rear end of the tube the rear housing including a grip portion; a trigger disposed within the rear housing and connected to the trigger rod for reciprocating horizontal movement between a discharging position and a non-discharging position; a locker rotationally mounted in the rear housing and rotatable betwee

Abstract: A device for providing rotational movement. The device includes two body sections, each rotatably associated with respect to the other and two collapsible chambers having the configuration of a segment of a circle, the chambers being mounted such that the inflation of one causes the other chamber to collapse and the inflation of either chamber causing the body segments to rotate with respect to each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for propelling liquids to long distances. The invention is especially useful for marking animals such as sheep for identification purposes.

Abstract: An actuator for use with an aerosol container, the actuator having a passage therethrough which terminates in an orifice, the passage being configured such that the contents of the aerosol container may be communicated through the passage and discharged from the actuator at the orifice, comprising an actuator body, and one or more pairs of wings secured to the body, each wing having a bottom edge located proximate to the orifice and peripheral edges which are adjacent to and intersect the bottom edge, wherein at least a portion of the peripheral edge of at least one of the wings, from a point wherein said edge intersects the bottom edge of its respective wing, angles away from the body. There is further provided a base adapted for accepting such an aerosol container actuator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for animating figures employs at least one collapsible, fluid chamber, and associated means for controlling the fluid pressure the chamber. In one embodiment, a single, inflatable chamber is employed, the chamber having a section of one wall which is less elastic than the remaining portion of the wall. In another embodiment, two collapsible, fluid chambers, and associated means for controlling the fluid pressure in each of said chambers are provided. The chambers are each helically wound in opposite directions and placed substantially parallel to one another.

Abstract: A water-based aerosol coating composition suitable for discharge from an aerosol container comprising: a monomer-modified alkyd resin which is rendered water-soluble by neutralization with a base, a rosin-modified maleic resin which is rendered water-soluble by neutralization with a base, a water-soluble organic solvent, water, and a propellant, preferably dimethyl ether. The composition provides a durable coating or film when applied onto a substrate. Further, the composition is non-flammable upon discharge.