Patents by Inventor Timothy Rodd
Timothy Rodd 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).
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Publication number: 20070164132Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action dispenser nozzle adapted to dispense fluid in the form of a spray and methods of making the same. The dispenser nozzles of the invention comprises a body which defines an internal chamber having an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber and an outlet through which fluid present in the chamber may be expelled from the nozzle. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by resiliently deforming or displacing a portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. In preferred embodiments, the outlet comprises an outlet passageway that extends from the chamber to an outlet orifice. One or more spray-modifying features are preferably formed within the outlet passageway. The dispenser nozzle may be adapted to be fitted to a container or integrally formed there with.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20070034718Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action nozzle devices and methods of making the same. The dispenser nozzles of the invention comprises a body which defines two or more internal chambers, both having outlets and at least one of which has an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by applying pressure to an actuator member which in turn engages a resiliently deformable/displacable portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. The additional chamber(s) may contain further liquids or gaseous substance (e.g. air). In preferred embodiments, the actuator is an over cap or a trigger actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20070012723Abstract: This invention relates to improved dispenser nozzles and methods of making the same. The dispenser nozzles of the invention comprises a body which define two or more internal chambers, both of which have outlets and at least one of which has an inlet. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by applying a pressure to a resiliently deformable or displacable portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. The additional chamber(s) may contain further liquids or gaseous substance (e.g. air). In preferred embodiments, the actuator is an over cap or a trigger actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20060261093Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action nozzle devices methods of making the same. The nozzle devices of the invention comprises a body which defines an internal chamber having an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber and an outlet through which fluid present in the chamber may be expelled from the nozzle. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by applying pressure to an actuator member that engages and resiliently deforms or displaces a portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. In preferred embodiments, the actuator provides a rigid actuator surface that an operator can apply a pressure to.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20060243825Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action nozzle devices methods of making the same. The nozzle devices of the invention comprises a body which defines an internal chamber (700) having an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber and an outlet through which fluid present in the chamber may be expelled from the nozzle. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the nozzle devices by applying pressure to a first rigid portion (602a) of the body which causes a second portion (2504) of the body of the device to be resiliently deformed or displaced so as to enable the chamber to be compressed and fluid present therein to be dispensed. In preferred embodiments, the actuator provides a rigid actuator surface that an operator can apply a pressure to.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20060231643Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action nozzle devices and methods of making the same. The dispenser nozzles of the invention comprises a body which defines an internal chamber having an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber and an outlet through which fluid present in the chamber may be expelled from the nozzle. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by pulling the trigger handle of a trigger actuator to resiliently deform or displace a portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. In preferred embodiments, the outlet comprises an outlet passageway that extends from the chamber to an outlet orifice. One or more spray-modifying features are preferably formed within the outlet passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: INCRO LIMITEDInventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20060186139Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action dispenser nozzle and methods of making the same. The dispenser nozzles of the invention comprises a body which defines an internal chamber having an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber and an outlet through which fluid present in the chamber may be expelled from the nozzle. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. The body of the dispenser nozzle is made entirely from a rigid or a flexible material. In preferred embodiments it is made from a single material and comprises a single component part. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by resiliently deforming or displacing a portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. The dispenser nozzle may be adapted to be fitted to a container or integrally formed there with.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20060081658Abstract: A nozzle arrangement adapted to be fitted to a pressurized vessel and to permit fluid to be dispensed through it under pressure, is presented. The nozzle arrangement includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, an internal fluid flow passageway through which fluid can flow from the inlet to the outlet, and an actuator portion adapted, upon operation, to engage and open an outlet valve of the pressurized vessel. The nozzle arrangement further includes a resiliently deformable wall member that undergoes a resilient deformation from an initial resiliently-biased configuration to a distended configuration in response to the operation of the actuator portion, and to revert to the initial resiliently-biased configuration when the operation of the actuator portion has ceased and cause any fluid remaining in the passageway to be expelled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2003Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: INCRO LIMITEDInventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20050189382Abstract: The present invention relates to a device that is adapted to be placed inside a container and to permit the continuous dispensing of a liquid stored in a container by enabling the fluid to be drawn from the interior of the container into the device and from the device to the outlet of the container. The device has a body which defines an internal chamber, an inlet through which liquid may be drawn into the chamber, and an outlet through which liquid can be drawing out of the chamber. The inlet of the device is adapted to restrict the access of liquid to the chamber when the device is inverted from a upright position. The present invention also relates to a dip tube and various container assemblies that are likewise adapted to permit the continuous dispensing of a liquid stored in a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Leafgreen LimitedInventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Patent number: 6581800Abstract: An apparatus for holding and dispensing metered doses of at least one active composition in a washing machine, a dryer or a dishwasher has at least two separate compartments for respectively receiving and dispensing an active composition and an opening mechanism for the compartments, which is operated by means which are activated by conditions prevailing in the inside of the machine. These conditions prevail solely in the course of a washing, drying or dishwashing cycle. The position of the opening mechanism and/or the compartment(s) after emptying of at least one compartment is changed relative to each other, such that the opening mechanism can then open at least one other compartment, when another activation occurs.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Timothy Rodd, Graham Fuller, Peter T. M. Nott, Richard Harbutt
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Patent number: 6571993Abstract: An apparatus for holding and dispensing metered doses of an active composition into a washing, drying or dishwashing machine has a supply chamber which holds at least double the amount of an individual dose of the active composition. A dispensing chamber is connected to the supply chamber by a passage in order to receive an individual dose of the active composition and to discharge the composition by way of a discharging passage. The closing of the passage between the supply chamber and the dispensing chamber, either beforehand or simultaneously, is actuated by means which are activated by conditions inside the machine, existing exclusively during a washing, drying or dishwashing cycle. The passage between the supply chamber and the dispensing chamber is re-opened and, beforehand or simultaneously, the discharging passage from the dispensing chamber is closed, so that the dispensing chamber can be re-filled from the supply chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Timothy Rodd, Graham Fuller, Peter T. M. Nott, Richard Harbutt
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Publication number: 20020108969Abstract: An apparatus for holding and dispensing metered doses of at least one active composition in a washing machine, a dryer or a dishwasher has at least two separate compartments for respectively receiving and dispensing an active composition and an opening mechanism for the compartments, which is operated by means which are activated by conditions prevailing in the inside of the machine. These conditions prevail solely in the course of a washing, drying or dishwashing cycle. The position of the opening mechanism and/or the compartment(s) after emptying of at least one compartment is changed relative to each other, such that the opening mechanism can then open at least one other compartment, when another activation occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Timothy Rodd, Graham Fuller, Peter T.M. Nott, Richard Harbutt
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Publication number: 20020100773Abstract: An apparatus for holding and dispensing metered doses of an active composition into a washing, drying or dishwashing machine has a supply chamber which holds at least double the amount of an individual dose of the active composition. A dispensing chamber is connected to the supply chamber by a passage in order to receive an individual dose of the active composition and to discharge the composition by way of a discharging passage. The closing of the passage between the supply chamber and the dispensing chamber, either beforehand or simultaneously, is actuated by means which are activated by conditions inside the machine, existing exclusively during a washing, drying or dishwashing cycle. The passage between the supply chamber and the dispensing chamber is re-opened and, beforehand or simultaneously, the discharging passage from the dispensing chamber is closed, so that the dispensing chamber can be re-filled from the supply chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: August 1, 2002Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V,Inventors: Timothy Rodd, Graham Fuller, Peter T.M. Nott, Richard Harbutt