Pole Or Extension Patents (Class 222/174)
  • Patent number: 11708186
    Abstract: The present invention provides a filling nozzle obtained by using a resin selected from a cycloolefin polymer and a cycloolefin copolymer, or a filling nozzle including a tubular passage for supplying a pharmaceutical solution, and a filling port disposed at a lower end of the tubular passage, in which the tubular passage and the filling port have a circular peripheral cross-section, and an inner diameter of the passage of the filling port is larger than an inner diameter of the tubular passage disposed on an upstream side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shaw Nishizawa
  • Patent number: 11122956
    Abstract: A hard surface cleaning and conditioning assembly is provided that includes a pole having a lower section and an upper section; an adjusting device securing the upper and lower sections to one another in a telescoping manner; a tool depending from the lower section; a conditioning agent dispensing device depending from the lower section; a trigger depending from the upper section; and a telescoping trigger assembly operatively connecting the dispensing device to the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, John A. Triunfo, Jr., Paul H. Adams, Robert F. Smith, Joseph K. Patterson
  • Patent number: 11116144
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for treating and/or helping prevent microbial infections on plants and trees by applying a treatment solution to cut areas of the plants or trees that have been exposed during a hedging or topping operation, or the like. The method can include providing a liquid application system including treatment liquid, wherein the liquid application system is integrated with at least one of a motorized hedging and/or topping vehicle, wherein the liquid application dispenses the treatment liquid at a controlled rate of flow from the one or more nozzles and the treatment liquid is applied directly and uniformly from the one or more nozzles on the second boom to the one or more cut areas at the controlled rate of flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Matthew Machata
  • Patent number: 10919688
    Abstract: An article includes a can with a valve stem and a dispensing device attached to the valve stem where the dispensing device includes a hollow base, a hollow tube attached to the hollow base the hollow tube having one or more than one hole proximate to its exit end, a sleeve with a finger pad that slides over the hollow tube and an elastic connector attaching the sleeve to at least one of the hollow base and hollow tube, and a sealing gasket residing between the hollow tube and sleeve, wherein the dispensing device can reversibly move between a closed position where the sleeve seals the one or more than one hole in the hollow tube and an open position where the one or more than one hole in the hollow tube is unsealed by the sleeve and the elastic connector provides a restoring force to the sleeve when in the open position that directs the sleeve to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS US, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Schroer, Marc S. Black, Chad V. Schuette, Christopher J. Siler
  • Patent number: 10746353
    Abstract: A remotely controlled material delivery system having at least one canister, for containing a material; a nozzle; a manifold to direct movement of the material from the canister to the nozzle; a valve mechanism to control the flow of material; a signal receiver; a power source; a mounting adapter; and a remote controller operable to generate a signal wherein the signal is transmitted from the remote controller to the signal receiver, wherein the receiver can open and close the valve in response to the remotely generated signal and wherein the signal can be transmitted through a wired connection, an optical connection, or wirelessly from the remote controller to the signal receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: First Power Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robert H. Kinner, John W. Harley
  • Patent number: 10299959
    Abstract: An eyedropper (2, 102) having improved stability is provided for administering a volume of liquid onto the surface of an eye (57). The eyedropper (2, 102) includes a body (4, 104) having a reservoir body (18, 118), a first foot (14, 114), a second foot (16, 116), and a nozzle (26, 126). The nozzle (26, 126) is in fluid communication with the internal cavity (24, 124) of the reservoir body (18, 118) and projecting from an outer surface (20, 120) of the reservoir body (18, 118) between the first and second feet (14, 16, 114, 116). The first and second feet (14, 16, 114, 116) are separated by a distance that is at least equal to the height of the eyedropper (2, 102). In preferred embodiments, the distance between the first and second feet (14, 16, 114, 116) is greater than the height of the reservoir body (18, 118).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Bullseye Dropper, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Behan
  • Patent number: 10301832
    Abstract: A plaster applicator may include: a first sleeve, a tube slidably received within the first sleeve. An applicator head may be coupled at the first end of the tube and include an applicator tube coupled in an applicator hole in the applicator head. A first valve may be operably connected within the applicator head. A filling tube may be coupled in a filling opening in the applicator head. The applicator may also include a second one-way valve operably connected within the filling tube in the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Donald Shoberg
  • Patent number: 10251502
    Abstract: An adjustable liquid container holder and method, whereby a set of components that may be used for holding various types and sizes of liquid containers with the ability to temporarily hang or mount the liquid container holder and still retrieve liquid through a hose. The liquid container holder may have frame parts that are height adjustable to snugly fit a liquid container regardless of its height. The spigot may be configured with a detachable retractable cord and reel so that the spigot may be automatically retracted in close proximity to the liquid container holder upon release of the spigot from a user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Garrett Waltz
  • Patent number: 10088383
    Abstract: A leak detecting device for water filled vessel such as a swimming pool. An annular resilient seal having a central opening contacts the surface of the vessel under water and creates a seal between the resilient seal and the vessel. A rigid housing open in its interior is coupled to the resilient seal and has an opening for an inlet to deliver fluid into the interior of the housing, or couple a flow meter thereto to measure the fluid flow, or deliver a dye into the housing and through the central opening of the resilient seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Red Rhino Leak Detection, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark D. Marino
  • Patent number: 10076091
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a composition comprising a viable pollen suspension in a water miscible carrier. The compositions are especially suitable for mechanical distribution, such as, electrostatic spraying of the viable pollen composition onto a flowering plant to increase pollination. The invention further provides a mechanical system and method for applying droplets containing a viable pollen suspension to flowering plants to increase pollination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Pollen-Tech LLC
    Inventor: Tom Brown
  • Patent number: 9789506
    Abstract: A holder assembly includes a pole has an upper section and a lower section. An engaging member is coupled to the upper section. The engaging member may retain a paint gun on the pole. A connector is coupled to the pole such that the connector is positioned proximate a distal end of the pole with respect to the engaging member. A trigger is movably coupled to the connector. A cord extends between the paint gun and the trigger. The trigger may actuate the paint gun when the trigger is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventor: Spiro Kosta
  • Patent number: 9422148
    Abstract: An article for retaining a spray container having a spray nozzle for discharging contents stored in the spray container. The article includes an elongated spine, a base formed at one end of the spine which supports a spray container, a hand grip formed at an opposite end of the spine, the hand grip is rotationally coupled to the spine, and a mechanical finger positioned along the spine. The article further includes a trigger for remotely controlling the position of the mechanical finger relative to the spray nozzle of the spray container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Roderick P. Strickland, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9345296
    Abstract: The walking aid with deterrent spray is constructed of a walking cane that includes a deterrent spray member integrated onto a distal end. The deterrent spray member includes a shield that opens to prevent a deterrent spray from reaching an end user. The shield is collapsible when not in use. The walking cane includes a spray nozzle on a distal end, which disperses the deterrent spray in order to temporarily incapacitate a feral animal. The spray nozzle is connected to a replaceable canister that is positioned within the walking cane. A trigger is provided on a handle portion of the walking cane. The trigger is in mechanical connection with the replaceable canister in order to dispense the deterrent spray via the spray nozzle. The shield is actuated via a plurality of extension rods that translate and pivot via a locking collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Lynn Lanear
  • Patent number: 9085007
    Abstract: A marking paint applicator for a portable electronic locator that locates buried cables and pipes via electromagnetic emissions is disclosed. The marking paint application may include an elongated support structure and a manually moveable trigger mechanism mounted adjacent an upper end of the support structure, along with a bracket assembly, a trigger mechanism, a receptacle for holding paint, and an actuating mechanism for selectively controlling release of the paint in response to operator actuation of the trigger mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael E. Turgeon
  • Publication number: 20150053717
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing sprayable material such as paint and other liquefied products. The system includes a dispenser such as a marking stick or other commercially available dispenser. The dispenser is configured to accept a container housed inside a cartridge and filled with sprayable material. The sprayable material is sprayed through a valve and spray tip at one end of the cartridge. An electrically powered motor assembly is removably coupled to the cartridge. The motor is used to power a pump that is incorporated in the cartridge to draw the sprayable material from the container. The material is pumped from the container and delivered through a tube to a spray head. The pressure generated by the pump inside the container and the tube are sufficient to spray the product through the valve and spray tip when valve is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: AERVOE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark Williams, Michael Joseph Bennett
  • Publication number: 20150034681
    Abstract: An improved caulking gun is disclosed. The gun includes a cartridge frame having proximal and distal ends and an extension releasably coupled to the proximal end of the cartridge frame. A telescoping shaft is rotatably mounted with in the extension. A spindle is formed on an end of the telescoping shaft projecting from an end of the extension. A portion of the telescoping shaft is threaded and passes through a threaded sleeve mounted at a distal end of the extension. Rotation of the telescoping shaft causes the telescoping shaft to increase and decrease in length causing the distal portion of the telescoping shaft to move between a retracted position adjacent the proximal end of the cartridge frame and an extended position adjacent the distal end of the cartridge frame. A plunger is releasably mounted to the distal end of the telescoping shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Asher Peres
  • Patent number: 8757514
    Abstract: The apparatus and its method of use is directed to a spraying system which has a strut rotationally joined at an upper end of an elongated pole. A sprayer is removably engaged with the strut. An electrical actuator is also engaged with the strut and is positioned for operating the sprayer. An electrical circuit includes components for controlling the sprayer, for video recording a spray target, for viewing the recording on a monitor. The strut is adapted by an offset to place the operating line of the actuator's trigger coincident with the sprayer's operator. The pole may be adjusted as to length for higher and lower targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventors: Rick Perello, Harold Long
  • Patent number: 8573443
    Abstract: The present invention is a universal touch free dispenser for dispensing selective amounts of product from varying sized hand pump product containers. There is a touch free sensor on the front of the dispenser and in electrical communication with the drive assembly of the dispenser. An extendable ram pad extends from the drive assembly that is adjustable according to the amount of product a user wishes to be dispensed. With the product container placed within the dispenser, the unit is adjusted such that the pump on the container is in contact with the dispenser ram. When an object is placed within the viewing range of the touch free sensor, a signal is sent to the drive assembly and the dispenser ram is extended thereby depressing the pump head and dispensing the product onto the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Mark R. Natterer
  • Patent number: 8561848
    Abstract: The inventive concept is directed to a caulking gun which has been extended for a considerable length. This extending of the length enables an impaired person to reach areas that need to be caulked. It also enables a person to reach remote areas that only can be reached by a ladder but the person cannot negotiate a ladder. The extension of the basic caulking gun is achieved by placing longitudinal rods between the trigger mechanism and the forward end where the caulking cartridge is normally located. It is important that rods are being used to keep the weight of the gun on a reasonable level. The rods have spaced apart rings in the longitudinal direction to stabilize the rods. At the trigger end of the caulking gun there is located a handle that can be changed in location to accommodate left- and -right handed persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald Gardner
  • Publication number: 20130200108
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting and controlling sprayed application of a substance from a canister with a manual actuator mechanism. The apparatus comprises a main body portion with means for removable mounting of a canister. A handle extends from the main body portion. A trigger is connected to the handle. The trigger is adapted for causing said canister to emit a spray upon manual actuation thereof. The handle is in the form of a tube. Disposed within the tube is a rigid linkage cooperating with the aerosol canister and the trigger. The linkage has a resilient arm bias against the interior of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER NV
    Inventors: Giuseppe Di Bono, Tangent Lu, Jacobus Simon Petrus Van Diepen
  • Patent number: 8454126
    Abstract: A print head includes a fluid cavity and nozzle in fluid communication with the fluid cavity. A stopper is positioned adjacent the nozzle and adapted to control flow of fluid through the nozzle. An arm supports the stopper and is configured to pivotally move the stopper with respect to the nozzle. An electromagnet is positioned adjacent the arm and configured to move the arm toward the electromagnet to open the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Martin McNestry
  • Patent number: 8444020
    Abstract: Assembly for hand held or remote elevated operation of most modern style aerosol cans. The assembly comprises a frame having a handle, a saddle, a swiveling threaded adaptor, and an activating linkage. An aerosol can is held to the device with a clamp. For use in a manual fashion, the user may grasp the handle and depress a lever link of the activating linkage, such with a thumb or palm of a hand. For use in an elevated position, the assembly can be threaded onto a painters' extension pole using an indexing adaptor. The can may then be elevated, and the user can activate the assembly simply by pulling down on a tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Kenny
  • Patent number: 8430272
    Abstract: An apparatus and trigger mechanism enables a user to ergonomically discharge aerosol container contents. The apparatus comprises a trigger unit, a handle assembly, a tension member, a tubular member, an operative end housing assembly, and an actuator assembly. The trigger unit interfaces the tension member to the handle assembly. The tension member transmits force from the trigger unit to the actuator assembly via the tubular structure, which structure interconnects the handle assembly and operative end housing. The operative end housing houses or receives the actuator assembly and an aerosol container. The transmitted force actuates the aerosol container via the actuator assembly. A method of assembling the apparatus is further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Steven P. Porter
  • Patent number: 8375967
    Abstract: A walking aid with irritant dispenser includes a shaft having upper and lower ends and defining a hollow chamber configured to contain an irritant. A compressed air cartridge is positioned in the shaft in fluid communication with the chamber. A trigger is operatively coupled to the air cartridge and configured to cause air to be released from the cartridge into the chamber when actuated. A piston situated in the chamber is movable between an upward configuration when the trigger is not actuated and a downward configuration when the trigger is actuated. The lower end of the shaft defines an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber through which the irritant is released when the piston is at the downward configuration. The chamber includes a predetermined amount of fluid pressure such that infusion of air from the compressed air cartridge increases the pressure and urges the piston toward the downward configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventors: Shane Stratton, Sean Patterson
  • Patent number: 8356614
    Abstract: One possible embodiment could be a self-defense walking stick and a process of operating same, the stick comprising of a shaft having two ends, a first end and a second end; a grip having a body with a top end and a bottom end, the top end having a top aperture connected to a top open-ended channel, the bottom end having a bottom aperture connected to a bottom open-ended channel that receives the first end of the shaft; an aerosol irritant dispensing canister comprising of a pressurized cylinder of irritant connected to activating and dispensing mechanisms, wherein a portion of the canister is retained within the top open-ended channel to expose the activating and dispensing mechanisms above the top end; and a tip connecting to the second end to interact with a surface of a ground being traversed by the operator using the stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: John Wayne Forrester
  • Patent number: 8286835
    Abstract: A product dispenser assembly including a product dispenser, a mounting member, and a connector. The connector includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a receiving member configured and arranged to operatively connect the product dispenser thereto. The second portion includes a connecting member configured and arranged to operatively connect the mounting member thereto. The first and second portions are rotatably operatively connected to position the receiving member and the connecting member in different positions relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Morey, Brian Philip Carlson, Jay Richard Anderson
  • Patent number: 8272580
    Abstract: A golf hole painter is provided for painting an area of a golf hole above a top of a golf cup, but below the putting surface. The golf hole painter includes a base member, a liner, and a main body. The main body is rotatably attached to the base member. The main body also receives a spray canister containing paint, which is pressed and rotated along with the main body in relation to the base member to spray the entire interior periphery of a golf hole. The painted portion of the golf hole allows a golfer to more easily view a golf hole while putting on a golf green, due to the rules of golf requiring a golf cup to sit at least one inch below the putting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Standard Golf Company
    Inventor: Terry L. Schoppe
  • Publication number: 20120228330
    Abstract: The inventive concept is directed to a caulking gun which has been extended for a considerable length. This extending of the length enables an impaired person to reach areas that need to be caulked. It also enables a person to reach remote areas that only can be reached by a ladder but the person cannot negotiate a ladder. The extension of the basic caulking gun is achieved by placing longitudinal rods between the trigger mechanism and the forward end where the caulking cartridge is normally located. It is important that rods are being used to keep the weight of the gun on a reasonable level. The rods have spaced apart rings in the longitudinal direction to stabilize the rods. At the trigger end of the caulking gun there is located a handle that can be changed in location to accommodate left- and -right handed persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald Gardner
  • Publication number: 20120091167
    Abstract: An apparatus and trigger mechanism enables a user to ergonomically discharge aerosol container contents. The apparatus comprises a trigger unit, a handle assembly, a tension member, a tubular member, an operative end housing assembly, and an actuator assembly. The trigger unit interfaces the tension member to the handle assembly. The tension member transmits force from the trigger unit to the actuator assembly via the tubular structure, which structure interconnects the handle assembly and operative end housing. The operative end housing houses or receives the actuator assembly and an aerosol container. The transmitted force actuates the aerosol container via the actuator assembly. A method of assembling the apparatus is further described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Steven P. Porter
  • Patent number: 8118192
    Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and products are disclosed for locating concealed objects by discharging the contents of an aerosol container. A housing encloses an inner volume, and a hollow conduit extends along the housing. An elongate rod slides within the conduit. An actuator of the aerosol container is engaged between a discharge position and a non-discharge position by movement of the elongate rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L. P.
    Inventor: Michael Daugherty
  • Patent number: 8029206
    Abstract: A pole apparatus for supporting and operating the push button of a spray can. The apparatus includes an elongated pole having a base end and a top end, a body member mounted at the top end of the pole, means for supporting the spray can from the body member, an actuation slide supported by the body member and including an actuation tab for engagement with the push button of the spray can, a biasing member for biasing the actuation slide to an un-actuated position and a cord that extends between the base and top ends of the pole for operating the slide member. The cord is operable by manually engaging the cord and moving the cord orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the pole to move the slide member so that the actuation tab operates the spray can push button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Charles McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20110024460
    Abstract: An actuator cap for a pressurized aerosol spray can for the dispensing of marking compositions consists of an outer housing, an inner housing, and a rotatably mounted spray tip. The outer housing employs an annular chime for use with devices for remotely actuating pressurized aerosol spray cans. The inner housing connectively couples to various pressurized aerosol spray cans. The spray tip allows for efficient dispensing of marking composition through the pressurized aerosol spray can valve while also preventing accidental sideways discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas M. Smrt, John F. Smrt
  • Publication number: 20110024459
    Abstract: An aerosol spray can agitator consists of a device for discharging the contents of an aerosol spray can onto a surface, wherein the device is capable of holding and agitating a spare aerosol spray can. A first aerosol spray can holder is disposed on a housing. An actuator mounted on the first aerosol spray can moves between discharging and non-discharging positions. The device further including a trigger actuator displaced from the aerosol spray can actuator capable of moving the aerosol spray can actuator between the discharging and non-discharging positions, which allows an operator to discharge the contents of the aerosol spray can onto a surface. The device also has at least one rotatable wheel disposed on the housing which rotates as the device is moved relative to the surface and a second spray can holder disposed on the wheel for holding a second aerosol spray can. The second spray can holder is adapted to hold spray cans with various types of bottom rim configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas M. Smrt, John F. Smrt
  • Patent number: 7819288
    Abstract: A combination includes a product container having a longitudinal dimension and a valve oriented to discharge product generally longitudinally therefrom. Valve actuating apparatus extends laterally from the valve in a direction transverse to the longitudinal dimension and terminates at an outer peripheral surface. A housing has a wall that tapers to a discharge opening, and the discharge opening has a size larger than a radius of the container but smaller than the greatest lateral extent of the valve actuating apparatus. The outer peripheral surface is disposed in interfering relationship with the wall when the container is disposed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Healy, Allen D. Miller, Nathan R. Westphal, Simon M. Conway, Scott W. Demarest
  • Patent number: 7717300
    Abstract: An aerosol spraying device for actuating an aerosol can to spray an insecticide from the aerosol in a desired location includes a pole including a first end engaging an aerosol can. A canister support is coupled to the pole adjacent the first end. The canister support extends under a portion of the aerosol can to support the aerosol can. An actuating assembly is coupled to the pole. The actuating assembly engages a nozzle of the aerosol can to actuate the nozzle and release contents of the aerosol can when the actuating assembly is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel P. Yarrusso, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100084434
    Abstract: An apparatus for extending the reach of a dispenser is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to secure a dispenser so that an activation mechanism of the apparatus causes a release mechanism of the dispenser to trigger. When the release mechanism of the dispenser is triggered, content contained in the dispenser is released from the dispenser and through an opening of the apparatus. The activation mechanism is positioned on the apparatus to extend the normal reach of the dispenser. Therefore, a user can easily apply body products to hard-to-reach areas of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20100025496
    Abstract: Apparatus (1) for watering plants in a hanging basket or window box at a relatively high level comprises a container (10) for water pivotally carried at a distal end (6) of a shaft (4). A cap (27) secured to a discharge outlet (12) is provided with a plurality of discharge bores (30) extending therethrough for facilitating discharge of water in a sprinkle type spray from the container (10). A pivot mounting (14) having a first pivot pin (18) pivotally couples the container (10) to a shaft (4) so that the container (10) is pivotal from a first orientation illustrated in FIG. 7 inhibiting discharge of water from the container (10) to a second orientation illustrated in FIG. 8 for discharging water through the discharge outlet (12). The pivot mounting (14) is located on the container (10) relative to the centre of gravity (32) thereof so that as the shaft (4) is rotated through 180° from the orientation illustrated in FIG. 7 to that illustrated in FIG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Jocelyn Raymond Fitzsimons, Patrick Joseph Duffy
  • Publication number: 20090277341
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a stick for stirring a liquid. The apparatus also comprises an ingredient that is coupled to the stick for at least a partial dissolution in the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Thor Daniel Hjaltason
  • Publication number: 20090097901
    Abstract: A pole apparatus for supporting and operating the push button of a spray can. The apparatus includes an elongated pole having a base end and a top end, a body member mounted at the top end of the pole, means for supporting the spray can from the body member, an actuation slide supported by the body member and including an actuation tab for engagement with the push button of the spray can, a biasing member for biasing the actuation slide to an un-actuated position and a cord that extends between the base and top ends of the pole for operating the slide member. The cord is operable by manually engaging the cord and moving the cord orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the pole to move the slide member so that the actuation tab operates the spray can push button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Charles McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20090045227
    Abstract: A flowable materials applicator that solves the problem of applying flowable materials to places that are located beyond the reach of the construction worker. The applicator comprises a handle which comprises the standard mechanism of standard flowable materials applicators. The handle further comprises means for mounting a housing. The housing, in turn comprises means for mounting to the handle on one end and means for mounting to another housing on the other end. Further housings may be available for mounting on the first housing. Thus by concatenating several housings, the required length is achieved. Then, rods are mounted similarly, one after another from the handle to the last housing, wherein the last rod is attached to a disc so that a standalone working applicator is mounted and ready for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Shay ABUDI
  • Publication number: 20090026223
    Abstract: An aerosol spray apparatus for reducing exposure to hazardous chemicals, slips and falls. A container for storing under pressure an aerosol product clamped in a cradle that is attached to a long slender extensible pole which safely spaces the aerosol container a safe distance away from a user of the aerosol container. The pole is mounted on the cradle with a ball joint that allows the cradle to be rotated on the pole. A spray is discharged from the aerosol container by opening a valve in the container with a pull cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Gerald W. Knebler, Steven M. Knebler
  • Publication number: 20080308577
    Abstract: The current aerosol spray can is held by hand and is used in reachable places. This invention is for when people find spiders or other insects on unreachable places like ceiling or eaves of a building. Any changes may be made in the foregoing disclosure without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved, it's intended that all matter contained in the above description and drawings be construed in an illustrative and not limiting in a sense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Weixiong Huo
  • Patent number: 7410804
    Abstract: A process of forming an array of powder samples arranged in predefined locations where all samples have a flat surface in a common plane has been developed. A main support having at least N perforations from a first surface of the main support through a second surface of the main support in predefined locations. The main support is equipped with a flat support temporarily attached to its first surface. All samples are loaded simultaneously. A flat surface of each sample, where the flat surfaces are a common plane, is formed by forcing the samples within the perforations against the flat support. The samples are retained in position within the perforations against the flat support using at least one cover. The flat surfaces of the samples are in predefined locations and are all in a common plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan E. Akporiaye, Ivar M. Dahl, Arne Karlsson, Gregory J. Lewis, Richard S. Kempf, Amit J. Patel, Brent J. Anderson, Russell D. Schumaker, Nanette Greenlay
  • Patent number: 7314149
    Abstract: An apparatus to discharge an aerosol canister in remotely located places includes a handle that has axially opposed end portions wherein the proximal end portion detachably receives an auxiliary support pole. The handle further includes an eyelet laterally extending away therefrom and situated adjacent to the proximal end portion. An elongated arm formed from deformably resilient material has axially offset end portions secured to the distal end portion of the handle and positioned distally therefrom respectively. A mechanism is included for pivoting the arm in such a manner that the arm is engaged and disengaged with a spray nozzle of the aerosol canister. A support assembly is fastened to the arm in so that the support assembly maintains the aerosol canister at a static position when the arm is toggled between the engaged and disengaged positions, wherein the user can discharge the aerosol canister contents without directly contacting the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: Wallace E. White
  • Patent number: 7303155
    Abstract: A hand trigger (16) is pivotally mounted on the handlebar (12) of the striper (14). A pair of selectors (26) are pivotally mounted at the trigger pivot points. The selectors (26) are made from a spring or spring-like steel, which allows the selectors (26) to springingly deform for gun selection and adjustment yet return to their original position and shape. This allows delayed gun activation, disabling of one or both guns from the trigger (16) and functioning as a one-handed gun selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kesti, Christopher A. Lins, Jon M. Knutson
  • Patent number: 7299950
    Abstract: A product-dispensing apparatus for manually dispensing a quantity of product, such as a herbicide with a foam consistency, includes a gripping member in the form of a handle and a cooperating container holder that is assembled with the gripping member and is constructed and arranged to receive a product-dispensing container. The container is preferably a foamer positioned in an inverted orientation utilizing a depressing plunger to dispense a foam-consistency product. The gripping member and container holder are assembled to a dispensing tip such that there is relative movement between the container holder and the dispensing tip for activation of the container plunger. A child-resistant locking ring is received by the container holder and cooperates with the dispensing tip for alternately configuring the product-dispensing apparatus in either a locked or unlocked condition. In the locked condition, foam product is not able to be dispensed from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Laveault, Brian R. Law, Stephen E. Stalions
  • Patent number: 7252210
    Abstract: An aerosol spray article is used to hold an aerosol spray container and spray an object with the container's contents from a remote locale. The article comprises a main body having a cord guide, a clip extending from the main body for holding the aerosol spray container, a pole adaptor adjustably mounted to the main body as needed, and a spray lever operably associated with the main body to contact the aerosol spray container's push button valve actuator. It further has a cord which extends from the spray lever, through the cord guide and along the extension pole to the user. The article allows a spray from the container to be emitted directly onto an object by the user standing at a locale remote from the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventors: Edwin R. Schultz, Ian A. Schultz
  • Patent number: 7182223
    Abstract: Detachable tube assemblies, such as those useful in remote spraying devices, are disclosed. The assemblies use a U-shaped coupling device having a base with a central aperture, flexible arms, and radial extensions. The radial extensions interfit with alignable radial holes on tubes to be coupled together. The central aperture guides and aligns an actuator rod. The rod can be used to remotely actuate a spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Healy, Nathan R. Westphal
  • Patent number: 7076916
    Abstract: A device for safely exterminating and removing insects and their nests includes a mesh basket supported on the distal end of a telescopically extendable pole. The basket is structured to partially collapse and includes a rubber gasket around an open top for sealed engagement against the surface surrounding the nest, thereby effectively containing the nest and capturing flying and crawling insects in the basket. A pressurized canister containing a chemical substance snaps into operable position on the pole, near the basket. A handle on the proximal end of the pole includes a trigger for actuating release of the chemical substance from the pressurized canister and towards the nest, thereby killing the captured insects. A blade supported within the basket enables removal of the nest from the surface after all of the insects have been exterminated. A splash shield removably attaches to the pole, below the basket, to protect the user from the chemical sprayed on the nest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Steven A. Bianchini
  • Patent number: 7048151
    Abstract: A aerosol can holding and operating device includes an elongated pole having a bottom end and a top end. The top end is open and an aperture extends into an interior of the pole. A notch extends into the top end such that a lip is defined that is spaced from the top end. The aperture is positioned nearer the bottom end than the top end. An elongated tether extends through the aperture and outwardly through the top end. An attaching member is attached to the pole for selectively attaching an aerosol can to the pole when the aerosol can is positioned on the lip. The tether is removably coupled to an actuator of the aerosol can for selectively dispensing contents of the aerosol can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventors: Shawn P. Wertz, Robin L. Wertz