Enclosing Cover For Actuating Parts Of Discharging Means Patents (Class 222/182)
  • Patent number: 6527144
    Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge apparatus for media. Corresponding media discharge apparatuses are e.g. generally known in the form of pump atomizers. The problem of the invention is to create a greater freedom of design for the actuation of such discharge apparatuses. This problem is solved in that the actuation direction of the actuating element of the discharge apparatus differs from the stroke direction of the pump element of the discharge apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Ing. Erich Pfeiffer GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Ritsche, Andreas Graf, Juergen Greiner-Perth
  • Patent number: 6491187
    Abstract: An inverted aerosol dispensing device is disclosed comprising an aerosol container extending between a top portion and a bottom portion for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein. An aerosol valve is located at the bottom portion of the aerosol container. The aerosol valve has a valve stem for displacing the aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the aerosol product from the valve stem. An undercap is secured to the bottom portion of the aerosol container for supporting the aerosol container on a supporting surface. An actuator is movably mounted relative to the undercap for moving the valve stem upon displacement of the actuator for discharging the aerosol product from the valve stem in a generally downwardly direction through the undercap. The invention is particularly useful in the dispensing of viscous aerosol products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing Foreign, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J. Walters
  • Patent number: 6405904
    Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product, for example, a cosmetic product, includes a body configured to mount the head on a container containing the product, an actuator that allows a dispensing element on the container to be actuated and an outlet configured to be placed in flow communication with the dispensing element to deliver a dose of product from the outlet. The dispensing head further includes a cover element configured to cover the outlet when the dispensing head is in a storage position. A removable cap is configured to be placed on the body, the cap including a portion that engages with the cover element to retain the cap on the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Patent number: 6390341
    Abstract: A container closure is composed of a closure body, an outflow tube, and an outer cap. The outflow tube is pivotably mounted on the closure body. The outer cap is mounted on the closure body pivotably between a closed position and an open position. When the outer cap is pivoted from the closed position toward the open position, the outer cap contacts the outflow tube located at the closed position to erect the outflow tube from the closed position to the outflow position. The outer cap is then separated from the outflow tube and brought to the open position. When the outer cap is pivoted from the open position toward the closed position, the outer cap contacts the outflow tube located at the outflow position to tilt the outflow tube from the outflow position to the closed position, and the outer cap is also brought to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Japan Crown Cork Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hidehiko Ohmi, Tateo Kubo, Mitsuo Kumata, Mituru Shionoya
  • Patent number: 6364166
    Abstract: For the discharge, particularly atomization of media, particularly liquid medicaments, a dispenser (11) is provided, which discharges a charge of the medicament in only one or optionally a few strokes. Actuation takes place between three fingers of the user, the thumb pressing an actuating pusher (80) in the actuating and discharge direction. In order to prevent an unintentional actuation and simultaneously protect the discharge opening (44) against dirtying and contamination, a protective cap (90) is provided, which covers the entire discharge section (13) and the holding surfaces (14) for actuation. It also has web-like projections (93) extending up to the actuating pusher (80) and securing the latter, which prevents an actuation when the protective cap is fitted. However, actuation is possible after removing the protective cap, which is secured by a snap connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Ing. Erich Pfeiffer GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Ritsche, Gottfried Fuchs, Christa Wohriska
  • Patent number: 6360914
    Abstract: A canister assembly includes a canister, a plug enclosure, a vent mechanism, a delivery valve mechanism, and a protective handle. The plug enclosure may be attached to the canister at an opening and forms a pressurized seal of the interior cavity of the canister. The vent mechanism automatically reduces pressure when pressure inside the canister exceeds a preset level. The delivery valve mechanism can be automatically and remotely activated subject to a user's control to provide gaseous flow from the canister. The protective handle is fastened to the canister and includes the handle docking element. A docking assembly includes a canister assembly, a manifold assembly, a docking station, and a docking mechanism. The docking mechanism includes a handle docking element and a port docking element. The manifold assembly includes a manifold and at least one port attached to the manifold. The docking station includes a canister bay, protective housing, and the port docking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Frank, James Morrow
  • Patent number: 6349855
    Abstract: A bottle (1), in particular for perfume, comprises a body (2) having a portion (3) acting as the container for the product, for example perfume, this portion (3) being provided with a delivery part (6) comprising a spray dispenser element (7) positioned on an aperture (5) in the part (6). The product delivery part (6) is encased between lateral shoulders (4) of the bottle (1), between these shoulders there sliding a cover element (8) for the part (5), to lie superposed on this latter, the element (8) being able to assume two positions, in a first of which it prevents product delivery and in a second of which it allows this delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Henkel S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giovanni Borri
  • Publication number: 20020020715
    Abstract: A dispensing head on a reservoir containing a first product, such as a cosmetic or care product, comprises a passage opening into at least one product outlet orifice. The passage extends through a cavity upstream of the outlet orifice. A second product in solid or semi-solid form may be disposed in the cavity so as to be in contact with the first product when the first product is dispensed from the reservoir. The cavity may have an opening accessible, from outside the head, via at least one moveable element articulably coupled to a body of the dispensing head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 6338425
    Abstract: A dispensing closure for a product container including a base positioned on the container and a cap operable on the base between a closed and an open position. The base includes an upstanding plug engageable within an aperture formed in a top platform of the cap to seal the aperture when the cap is moved to closed position on the base. An annular generally U-shaped sealing flange is formed on the aperture and depends below the top platform of the cap. The flange moves into compression engagement with the plug when the cap is in its closed position so as to seal the contents of the container and prevent product and/or carbonated gas leakage therefrom until the cap is moved to open position. Also disclosed is an overcap positioned over the cap. The internal configuration of the overcap is in substantial conformity with the external configuration of the cap so that the cap can be moved to its opened and/or closed positions by movement of the overcap and without touching the external surface of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Courtesy Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Berge, Thomas C. Stoneberg
  • Patent number: 6305580
    Abstract: A press-style perfume sprayer includes a body having a chamber for containing a perfume bottle, a push block supporting the bottom of the perfume bottle, a base combined with the bottom of the body, a front side cover and a rear side cover pivotally combined with the body, and an upper cap closing on the body. Pressing the rear side cover pushes the perfume bottle up, forcing a spray nozzle head to spray the perfume in the perfume bottle out of the spray nozzle. The press-style perfume prayer is easy to use and convenient to carry, protecting the perfume bottle from misused or damaged, and having an elegant and beautiful appearance and practicality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
  • Patent number: 6302302
    Abstract: A dispensing head and a dispenser equipped with this head for dispensing a liquid product. The dispensing head including a band having an open end fixed to a reservoir which contains the product and is equipped with a dispensing valve, and a push-button intended to control the opening of the valve. The push-button having an actuating surface and a dispensing orifice in communication with the valve. A device is provided for positioning the push-button with respect to the band and for selectively positioning the push-button in an actuating position which allows product to be dispensed, or in a locked position to prevent the valve from being actuated. The push button and the band are configured in such a way that the push-button can be mounted and removed only through the open end of the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Nicolas Albisetti
  • Patent number: 6296151
    Abstract: A perfume sprayer includes a left half housing consisting of an upper and a lower cap, a right half housing consisting of an upper and a lower cap, a gasket in the left upper cap, a control member deposited on the gasket, a perfume bottle contained in a bag and placed in the left lower cap. A spray head fixed on the bottle has a spray nozzle in a recess of the left upper cap. After the two half housings are combined together and when the left and the right lower caps are pressed, the bottom of the bottle is pushed up by push blocks of the two lower caps to force the bottle move up along the push blocks and then the spray nozzle sprays the perfume out of the spray head. Thus, the perfume sprayer is easy to use and to carry out, a beautiful configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
  • Patent number: 6286728
    Abstract: An open-fronted shroud covers a pump body of a trigger actuated pump sprayer and comprises a one-piece cover of at least one molded thermoplastic material having an upper section and a lower section, the cover having a rearwardly extending portion defining a saddle for supporting the pump sprayer on top of the operators hand during use. The upper and lower sections are interconnected by an integral hinge at a terminal end of the rearwardly extending portion for pivotal movement between an open position of the sections during molding and a closed position when mounted on the pump body during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Calmar Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Driskell, Philip Dimaggio
  • Patent number: 6283335
    Abstract: A liquid sprayer incorporating an air pump to force pressurized air into the interior of a receptacle. The air pump is operated, by stroking of a cover. The cover has an opening allowing finger access to the plunger of a spray nozzle in one rotated position of the cover, the cover being held in that position. In another rotated position the cover is released for stroking. A piston on the cover projects into a central tubular portion on the cap with valving sealing allowing air to be drawn past the piston and forced into the receptacle. The spray nozzle is offset from the tubular portion and the plunger is accessible through the cover without removing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Progressive International Corp.
    Inventors: Michael W. K. Young, Jochen Schapers, Wei Young
  • Patent number: 6196419
    Abstract: A chemical irritant dispensing apparatus for dispensing pepper spray, mace, tear gas or the like, includes a frame having a handle with a cavity and a barrel. The barrel has a bore that is preferably cylindrically shaped, having a central longitudinal axis that defines a line of fire. A chemical irritant fluid containing canister occupies the cavity during use, the canister having an upper end portion with a trigger receptive recess. A trigger pivots upon the frame, the trigger being positioned to dispense the contents of the canister when depressed by a user. The trigger has a stop portion that prevents rotation in a direction that would enable the canister to be removed from the frame. A safety prevents any movement of the canister relative to the frame when in a safety, non-firing position. The safety can be moved to a non-firing position by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Diversified Safety Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric I. Haney, Klaus O Pust, Larry C. Martin
  • Patent number: 6196423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement for a child resistant overcap with safety collar for screw-on pump sprayers. The device includes a main closure base for attachment to a container, an outer ring, a spray mechanism attached to the base and an overcap. The overcap is child resistant and can only be removed when corresponding protrusions and cut outs are in alignment. The sprayer mechanism has an inside threaded sprayer neck and the container has an outside threaded container neck upon which the threaded sprayer neck is attached. The device relates to the improvement of providing a child-resistant safety feature of including a non-flexible ring collar attached to the outside of the sprayer neck and adapted to rotate about the sprayer neck to inhibit undesired unthreading or threading of the sprayer neck from or to the container neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Innopak, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick R. Erxleben
  • Patent number: 6189739
    Abstract: A device (G) for dispensing liquids (1), especially medicinal liquids, from a mouthpiece aperture (2), the latter being connected to a supply of liquid, by manual actuation of a piston-cylinder device (4) which allows the manual actuation only after an overload threshold (Ü) has been exceeded. The device achieves a design which is advantageous for use, and provides a powerful jet of liquid, by a smaller restoring spring force, assigned to the overload threshold (Ü), of the piston-cylinder device (4) designed as a pump (P).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventor: Alfred von Schuckmann
  • Patent number: 6145706
    Abstract: A set for restricting the operation of a spray valve of a flask comprising three main parts, namely: a shoulder, a collar and a lid. The shoulder of the set rests on the shoulder of the flask and is connected to a mouth of the flask by projections from the neck of the set. The shoulder of the set is also solidly linked to the collar of the set by an indentation. The collar constitutes a circular section ring that fits inside a mouth of the of the set's shoulder. The lid constitutes a cylindrical piece having a top with a peripheral skirt. The lid is connected to the collar of the set by an extension and a pin. The lid rotates about the pin through a limited arc and has a closed position. When the lid is in the closed position, it encloses a valve of the flask and restricts the operation of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Industria e Comercio de Cosmeticos Natura Ltda
    Inventor: Pierre Dinand
  • Patent number: 6142343
    Abstract: A cap (18,120) and a thrust washer (62,128) seal a flexible silicone dispensing tube (10,118) to a neck (20,114) of a container (12,116) which holds a fluid to be dispensed. The thrust washer is shaped to inhibit contact between a lip (50,110) of the dispensing tube and the interior of the cap so that the soft material of the dispensing tube is not damaged when the cap is screwed on to the neck of the container. The thrust washer slides on the cap as the cap is screwed on to limit sliding movement relative to the dispensing tube. A dust cover (24,138) protects the dispensing tube during shipment and storage. The dust cover is attached to the cap by a frangible portion (66) which is broken prior to dispensing the cleaning fluid. A lower projecting ring (86,134) on the thrust washer prevents the dust cover from compressing and damaging the lip of the dispensing tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Steris Inc
    Inventors: Allan E. Wade, Keith D. Alsberg, Jon B. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6126044
    Abstract: A lockable actuator assembly comprising a base assembly defining an axial through bore. An actuator is accommodated within the through bore and is pivotably supported by the base assembly in a cantilevered fashion. The actuator has an inlet communicating with a discharged outlet via a central bore and a radial bore. A base portion of the base assembly has a plurality of ribs to facilitate engagement with an exterior surface of a mounting cap. An opposed top portion of the base assembly has a plurality of outwardly facing protrusions which facilitate engagement with an annular elongate member, rib or recess of an over cap to rotatably secure the over cap to the base assembly. The over cap is provided with a cutout to facilitate rotation of the over cap relative to the base assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy P. Smith
  • Patent number: 6112949
    Abstract: A dual cap dispenser has an inner cap connected to a bottle and an outer cap is detachably connected to the inner cap. There is a longitudinally extendable bellows-like tube connected to the inner cap and having an outer end closed by the outer cap. Preferably, the bellows-like tube is semi-rigid and comprises three stable states. A first state has the sides of a fold of the bellows collapsed against each other. A second state has the sides of the fold spaced apart from each other when the tube is extended. The third state has a fold on one side of the tube collapsed while the same fold on the diametrically opposite side of the tube is expanded, thereby providing an opportunity to have a curved dispensing tube. The inner cap is threaded on the bottle and the outer cap is connected to the inner cap by a bayonet fitting or similar "quick release" arrangement. Tamper evident connections may be made between the inner and outer caps, and between the inner cap and the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Robert V. Rhodes
    Inventors: Robert V. Rhodes, Dennis Radersma
  • Patent number: 6095375
    Abstract: Dust covers enclose the upper end of the push-pull bottle cap, the spout cap and the seal which projects through the central hole in the spout cap. The cap is formed with a neck over which the lower end of the dust over fits. The interior of the cover is formed with a plurality of short thread sections (e.g., eight). Above the thread sections is a circumferential locking bead. The cap neck is formed with a plurality of short protrusions (e.g., four) which mesh with the cover thread sections and a circumferential groove above the protuberances into which the locking bead seals. The cover may be pushed down without rotation to seat on the neck and also may be pulled up without rotation for removal. Alternatively, the cover may be twisted on or off, the protuberances meshing with the thread sections when the cover is in closed position its interior is sealed from entry of "wash down" water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Adams, Rodger A. Moody
  • Patent number: 6092692
    Abstract: A medication dispensing applicator which utilizes indicia inscribed on different parts of the applicator to inform a user which nostril or other body location was last utilized in dispensing of the medication and when the medication was dispensed. This information is to inform the user when and where the medication was last dispensed so the user can readily determine what is the correct time for a further dispensing of medication and as to which location the medication is to be dispensed as locations are to be alternated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Inventor: Jane G. Riskin
  • Patent number: 6092695
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing cartridge pump suitable for dispensing reagent in an automatic system includes a compressible metering chamber suspended from a reservoir bag mounted within a rigid housing. Check valves between the reservoir and metering chamber and at a lower end of a metering chamber are formed of flexible membranes having apertures which close against conical projections on rigid disks. The reservoir and metering chamber pivot as a compression member squeezes the metering chamber against a back surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: CytoLogix Corporation
    Inventor: Herbert H. Loeffler
  • Patent number: 6073810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially leak proof tamper-evident container closure that combines a reusable, push-pull spout with a snap-on tamper evident closure which is substantially tamper proof. The closure has first and second locking members characterized by the first locking member having an inward flange with an upturned locking edge forming an annular groove in the flange. Optionally, a third annular member can be positioned above the second annular locking member to cooperate with the bottle neck finish and the second annular locking member to ensure a more secure engagement of the second annular locking member with the cooperating structure on the bottle neck finish. The push pull resealable pour spout with an opening therein which is partially closed by a second top having a secondary opening therein and a plug space thereabove with upwardly angled legs formed integral with the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: International Plastics and Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Charles J. Long, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6070766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially leak proof tamper-evident container closure that combines a reusable, push-pull spout with a snap-on tamper evident closure which is substantially tamper proof. The closure has first and second locking members characterized by the first locking member having an inward flange with an upturned locking edge forming an annular groove in the flange. The push pull resealable pour spout with an opening therein which is partially closed by a second top having a secondary opening therein and a plug space thereabove with upwardly angled legs formed integral with the closure. Integrated into the periphery of the secondary opening is at least one and preferably two annular flanges. The annular flanges engage and create a sealing contact with the annular surface of the plug to provide a seal which is leak proof after many uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: International Plastics and Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Charles J. Long, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6062432
    Abstract: An aerosol container cap assembly includes an actuating lever which is movable between first and second positions. A momentary depression of the lever will latch the container valve open so that the contents are discharged. A second momentary depression of the lever unlatches the valve to allow the valve to close.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Juan Jose Hugo Ceja Estrada
  • Patent number: 6024256
    Abstract: A tamper-evident closure including a cap having a base and an upstanding post, the base defining a circular channel. A spout is positioned on the upstanding post, with the spout carrying a circumferential skirt permanently retained in the circular channel. A frangible line of weakness permits separation of the spout from the circumferential skirt. The spout and circumferential skirt are of a color that contrasts with the color of the base and post, so that, upon movement of the spout on the post, the circumferential skirt remains in the channel to provide a visual indication of such movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Creative Packaging Corp.
    Inventors: James M. Beck, Thomas C. Stoneberg
  • Patent number: 6024255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially leak proof tamper-evident container closure that combines a reusable, push-pull spout with a snap-on tamper evident closure which is substantially tamper proof. The closure has first and second locking members characterized by the first locking member having an inward flange with an upturned locking edge forming an annular groove in the flange. The push pull resealable pour spout with an opening therein which is partially closed by a second top having a secondary opening therein and a plug space thereabove with upwardly angled legs formed integral with the closure. Integrated into the periphery of the secondary opening is at least one and preferably two annular flanges. The annular flanges engage and create a sealing contact with the annular surface of the plug to provide a seal which is leak proof after many uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: International Plastics and Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Charles J. Long, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6021927
    Abstract: A degassing device takes the form of lid or cap-like structure which is formed with notches/flexible members that engage the container being de-gassed and facilitate its application to various size containers. A through-hole into which a nozzle of the aerosol container is disposed, is provided with one or more shaped ribs which project out into the opening and engage the tip of the nozzle after it has passed a given distance through the through-hole. As the device continues to be pressed down into place on the container, the nozzle is depressed, the valve mechanism associated therewith is opened, and the remaining gas/fluid, which remains in the container is allowed to vent. A deflecting member is provided at the downstream end of the through-hole and arranged in the path of the venting gas/fluid to deflect fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Osaka Ship Building Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Nomiyama, Yoshiaki Suwa
  • Patent number: 6012613
    Abstract: An improved extruding mechanism for auto soap dispenser which comprises, a soap dispenser equipped with an under outlet, a sleeve positioned underneath the dispenser, an output port locating at the bottom of the sleeve, and there is a valve seat which is installed inside the sleeve and therein sliding up and down, more particularly the valve seat consists of a disk block which includes several circulated holes and a mandrel, therefrom the mandrel on the top of valve seat is inserted with a spring and moreover the mandrel at the bottom of valve seat is equipped with a diaphragm; and there is a side tube positioned on the flank of sleeve and thereon connected to an extruding hose, and a link that pivoted at external end of the extruding hose is also pivoted by a motor driven eccentric wheel at its opposite end; according to the structure described above, the elastically reciprocating motion on the extruding hose which caused by motor driven eccentric wheel will put the squeeze on valve seat and then have it sli
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: Yi-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 6000579
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cap for a spray can which can discharge residual liquid and gas in a spray can safely at once and sufficiently afford to discharge a great deal of residual liquid. In another embodiment, the invention includes a spray can with the cap and a method for discharging residual liquid and gas in a spray can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Asahipen Corporation
    Inventors: Hiromasa Sugimoto, Shizuo Maruyama
  • Patent number: 5984151
    Abstract: Outward flanges on top of pump outlet tube include a rearward latching section. The shroud is open-fronted. Extending downward along the top wall of the shroud are a pair of opposed channels to the rear of which are unitary downward locking wedges. In assembly, the open-fronted shroud is moved forward from the rear onto the pump body in a simple uni-directional linear movement, the channels receiving the outward flanges respectively. The wedges forcefully engage and pass the latching sections and take positions in front of them to block retreat of the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Lohrman, Wing-Kwong Keung
  • Patent number: 5975376
    Abstract: Outward flanges on top of pump outlet tube include a rearward latching section. A rearwardly extending horizontal shelf is formed on the vertical tubular support of the pump body. The shroud is open-fronted and includes a top wall, connected side walls and a rear end wall with an inward horizontal shoulder. Extending downward along the top wall of the shroud are a pair of opposed channels to the rear of which are unitary downward locking wedges. In assembly, the open-fronted shroud is moved forward onto the pump body in a simple unidirectional linear movement, the channels receiving the outward flanges respectively. The latching sections are flexed downward by the locking wedges and snap past them and the shoulder on the shroud slides under the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Chelupsky, Scotty Ferrell, Gennaro R. Martire, Wing-Kwong Keung
  • Patent number: 5931351
    Abstract: A closing cap for a bottle (2) includes a collar (4) intended to be mounted on the neck (20) of the bottle; a closing hood (60) provided with a top (76) and with a cylindrical side wall (64) capable of being positioned round the collar (4); a rigid shackle (8) having two ends (12a, 14a) connected by a central portion (10), the ends being mounted on the collar for pivoting round an axis (B) so that, by pivoting, the central portion of the shackle (8) comes to bear against the top of the hood; and an elastic part (72) capable of permitting an axial displacement of the top of the hood relative to the shackle (8) and of ensuring the permanent bearing of the top (76) against the shackle (8). The elastic part may be by at least one zone (72) of the elastically deformable hood unitary with the hood (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Philippe Renualt, David Balayn
  • Patent number: 5915599
    Abstract: The invention provides a shoulder cover for aerosol products capable of removing easily when discarding after use, while preventing perfectly from being detached from the aerosol container main body during use of product.A hinge is provided in the direction of action of the shoulder cover fitted with the aerosol container main body, and a locking protrusion and a vertical groove capable of separating part of a ring body are provided within degrees to right and left of the hinge on the inner circumference of the ring band, thereby allowing to tear off by holding the actuator portion.A locking protrusion is provided on the inner circumference of the ring band of the shoulder cover made of flexible resin, and a grip capable of inclining so as to flex the ring band is provided above the ring band. When desired to detach the shoulder cover from the aerosol container main body, the grip is picked up by force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Takajasjo Plastic Industry Co
    Inventor: Toshimi Takahashi
  • Patent number: 5915597
    Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product of a liquid to viscous consistency. The head has a fixed part (10) fixed on a dispenser reservoir (3) and a movable part (4) separated from the fixed part by a peripheral cutout and connected thereto in a pivotable manner by a hinge zone (7). The movable part has a connector with a free end (11a) to cause the movable part (4) to communicate with the dispenser valve (2) and actuate the opening of the latter. The cutout (9) is situated substantially between the hinge zone and the fixed part (10), and is situated in a plane perpendicular to an axis of the connector in a position substantially corresponding to the position of the free end (11a) of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Patent number: 5890632
    Abstract: An attachable shroud and a dispensing pump with universal pump body upon which is formed outward flanges on top of a pump outlet tube which includes a rearward latching section. A rearwardly extending horizontal shelf is formed on the vertical tubular support of the pump body. The shroud is open-fronted and includes a top wall, connected side walls and a rear end wall with an inward horizontal shoulder. Extending downward along the top wall of the shroud are a pair of opposed channels to the rear of which are unitary downward locking wedges. In assembly, the open-fronted shroud is moved forward onto the pump body in a simple uni-directional linear movement, the channels receiving the outward flanges respectively. The latching sections are flexed downward by the locking wedges and snap past the wedges and the shoulder as the shroud slides under the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: William E Chalupsky, Scotty Ferrell, Gennaro R. Martire, Wing-Kwong Keung
  • Patent number: 5890631
    Abstract: A new Aerosol Cap With Dispensing Tube Support System for maintaining the position of a dispensing tube in relation to a spray nozzle of an aerosol can during use and storage. The inventive device includes a cylindrical cap having an arcuate cutout, a lid removably attached to the cap, an aperture projecting toward a longitudinal axis of the cap, and a dispensing tube having a cincture removably projecting through the aperture to engage a spray nozzle. The cylindrical cap removably secured to a rim of an aerosol can and around the spray nozzle. The arcuate cutout is for allowing easy access to the spray nozzle during utilization. The dispensing tube is snugly supported within the aperture projecting through the cap thereby reducing the chance of the dispensing tube becoming dislodged from the spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventors: Reginald F. Spurlock, Harold E. Kellogg
  • Patent number: 5881913
    Abstract: A coin-operated purified water dispensing machine has an exterior housing shaped like a kiosk for a mall. A state of the art water purification system is housed in the kiosk. A unique combination of an RO filter and a bladder type storage tank minimizes the necessary components to pump and measure the purified water. A unique tamper proof and bacteria resistant nozzle assembly includes a retractable nozzle having a shutter door to prevent access while in the passive mode. A pinch valve assembly controls the water flow in a non-invasive manner. Also a continuous flow of ozone to the nozzle assembly deters bacteria growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Entre Pure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Phillip Boulter
  • Patent number: 5862956
    Abstract: A dispensing system for flowable liquids that includes a dispensing base for holding a refill package of a flowable liquid. A door is pivotally mounted to the dispensing base by a first pivot so that the door can have an open position and a closed position. The system has a push handle pivotally mounted to the door by a second pivot and a latch integral with the dispensing base to pivotally secure the push handle at the second pivot when the door is closed so that the door is held secure in the closed position and the push handle may be used for dispensing. The dispensing system also includes a release for disengaging the push handle from the latch so that the door may be moved to its open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Eugene Brandenburg, John Ethan Maldonado
  • Patent number: 5836481
    Abstract: A dispenser housing includes an enclosure that receives a dispenser therein. The enclosure includes an opening that permits access to the dispenser. The dispenser housing further includes a first access member, a second access member, and a valve casing. The first access member is secured to the enclosure and is pivotally movable between a first position and a second position that provides access to the dispenser. The valve casing is secured to the enclosure and is pivotally movable between a first position and a second position that provides access to the dispenser. The second access member is positioned proximate to the first access member and is pivotally movable between a first position and a second position that provides access to the dispenser. The second access member includes a light source that illuminates the dispenser when the second access member resides in its second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Lancer Partnership, Ltd.
    Inventors: Darwin L. Strohmeyer, John T. Hawkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5833093
    Abstract: A protection cover for small spray dispensers including a rectangular base of a flexible material that can be folded on itself to form a closed cover and define a dispenser space. The base has an outer surface and an inner surface with the hook-and-loop patches carried at each end of the base for interengaging each other for latching the base in the closed cover form. The information card retainer on the inner surface of the base, including a transparent sheet of flexible material attached to the base, with an open side for insertion and removal of a card and a sleeve of a flexible material carried on the inner face of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventors: Denise Honaker, Diana Brettrager
  • Patent number: 5813575
    Abstract: A push-pull dispensing cap is described for a container having an open-necked top. There is a first cap member, attachable to an open-necked container, which has an outside thread for engagement with threading of an overcap, and has an upwardly projecting hollow portion with at least one dispensing port. It also is slideably attached to a second cap member such that the second cap member may cyclically moved with a first, closed position being downward, and a second, open position being upward. The second cap member has a dispensing port thereon and has an outwardly projecting ridge thereon with a cut-out located on the ridge to permit passage therethrough of a protrusion located inside the overcap. The second cap member is attached to the first cap member so as to prevent any of substantial horizontal rotation of it relative to the first cap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Ideal Ideas, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Glynn, Stuart DeJonge
  • Patent number: 5779101
    Abstract: A portable container carrier for housing aerosol containers and other articles having disposed on one end portion thereof an actuatable or removable cap. The portable carrier includes generally a housing member having a first cover member slidably coupled to a first end portion of the housing member, and a second cover member slidably coupled to a second end portion of the housing member. The cover members are movable relative to the housing member between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the aerosol container caps are enclosed within the carrier by the cover members in the closed position, and wherein the aerosol container caps protrude through apertures of the cover members in the opened position so that the containers are accessible without having to detachably remove the cover members from the housing member, and the containers are accessible and useable without having to remove the containers from the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Vilma G. Holmgren, Joseph A. Hahn, Douglas G. Begley, Thomas E. Perdue, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5735464
    Abstract: A nozzle protector for an aerosol spray can of the type having in a top portion an annular bead that surrounds a nozzle and defines an inwardly facing groove shields the nozzle from impacts. The protector has a retaining sleeve portion having an upper part adapted to lie radially within the bead, and a pair of snap-in retaining rib portions projecting outwardly in generally opposite directions from the sleeve portion and adapted to be captured in the groove of the can top to securely attach the protector to the can. A pair of nozzle-protecting side wall portions adjoin the upper edge part of the retaining sleeve portion and are configured to define a first opening shaped and dimensioned to permit a spray to be ejected from the nozzle and a second opening shaped and dimensioned to permit a finger of a user to be received inwardly of the wall portions and engage the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Inventor: Nelson Darrach, III
  • Patent number: 5722568
    Abstract: An improved overcap for an aerosol container comprising a top portion interconnected with an annular skirt via a sidewall to form a closed cap which is opened at one end thereof. The skirt contains a release mechanism which has a tab and a leg which, when the tab is biased in a first direction, functions as a fulcrum prying a portion of the overcap adjacent the release mechanism away from a mounting cup of an aerosol container thereby releasing the overcap from the mounting cup. An inwardly facing surface of the skirt contains a rib for engaging an outwardly facing surface of a mounting cup curl while the release mechanism contains a rib for engaging an inwardly facing surface of the mounting cup curl for maintaining the overcap in engagement with the mounting cup. The release mechanism is provided with a pair of frangible members which interconnect with the release mechanism with the overcap to indicate, when broken or fractured, tampering of an aerosol container incorporating the improved overcap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy Smith
  • Patent number: 5706984
    Abstract: A cover is laterally mounted on an inner assembly which is a unit including all structural elements except for the cover. The cover is fixed to the inner assembly at three portions. A fitting projection provided on the upper surface of a nozzle base is received in a fitting hole formed in the upper surface of the ceiling of the cover. A pair of opposed engaging pieces are formed on the lower surface of a cylinder and the upper surface of a valve assembly, respectively. An engaging piece engaging with a space between the opposed engaging pieces is formed on the lower end of the cover. A horizontal engaging groove is formed in the upper surface of the nozzle base behind the fitting projection on the nozzle base and a projection engageable with the engaging groove is formed on the inner surface of the ceiling of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Canyon Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuya Tada, Atsushi Tada
  • Patent number: RE37903
    Abstract: A medication dispensing applicator which utilizes indicia inscribed on different parts of the applicator to inform a user which nostril or other body location was last utilized in dispensing of the medication and when the medication was dispensed. This information is to inform the user when and where the medication was last dispensed so the user can readily determine what is the correct time for a further dispensing of medication and as to which location the medication is to be dispensed as locations are to be alternated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Jane G. Riskin
  • Patent number: RE38022
    Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product of liquid to viscous consistency. The head has a fixed part (10) fixed on a dispenser reservoir (3) and a movable part (4) separated from the fixed part by a peripheral cutout and connected thereto in a pivotable manner by a hinge zone (7). The movable part has a connector with a free end (11a) to cause the movable part (4) to communicate with the dispenser valve (2) and actuate the opening of the latter. The cutout (9) is situated substantially between the hinge zone and the fixed part (10), and is situated in a plane perpendicular to an axis of the connector in a position substantially corresponding to the position of the free end (11a) of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade