Combined Patents (Class 222/192)
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Publication number: 20080156830Abstract: A squeezable container for dispensing liquid soap, including a plurality of walls for simulating different shapes. The walls define an internal chamber for containing said liquid soap to be dispensed. One of the walls include closure means for opening and closing the container and for refilling the internal chamber with the liquid soap, wherein the closure means includes a passageway which allows liquid soap to pass into the internal chamber but not out of the internal chamber. At least one of the walls is formed of a squeezable material having a plurality of slits formed therein to allow the liquid soap to be dispensed from the internal chamber through the slits or holes when a squeezing pressure is applied to the container. The walls have an outer surface forming a scrubbing surface for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventor: George Vaida
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Publication number: 20080161737Abstract: A device dispenses serum onto the skin of a user and also provides a massage effect. The device comprises a hand-held housing and at least two massage head assemblies. A powered drive is mounted by or in the housing and is operatively coupled to the massage heads to cause them to execute a massage motion. The device has at least one serum dispensing outlet and a pump mechanism, comprising a piston and a cylinder, arranged to draw serum from a reservoir and to dispense it through the dispensing outlet. A user-actuatable member is movably mounted upon the housing and operatively coupled to the piston, so that via the user-actuatable member, the user can move the piston to cause a dose of serum to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: CRYSTAL CLEAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Sharon Hilditch
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Publication number: 20080149219Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a dispenser of cleaning substance, the dispenser comprises: a container for storing the cleaning substance apart of the content of a bucket; conveying mechanism for conveying the substance form the container into the bucket; and an attaching mechanism, for attaching the conveying mechanism and/or the cleaning substance container to the bucket. According to one embodiment of the invention, the cleaning substance container is embedded within the bucket. According to another embodiment of the invention, the cleaning substance container is a separate entity from the bucket. The conveying mechanism may be adapted to convey liquid, solid objects (such as tablets), gas, and so on. Accordingly the cleaning substance may be in the form of liquid, solid objects (such as tablets), gas, and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Meir Gitelis, Rafi Amiras
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Publication number: 20080125680Abstract: A motorized waterproof fluid dispenser and applicator is disclosed. The device manually dispenses at least one liquid from a filled container through one or more openings in the device's moving applicator surface. The device itself is waterproof, and designed to be used in a shower or bathtub. Pressure applied by a user during fluid application does not appreciably dampen applicator movement. The motor moving the applicator is suspended within the device allowing motion to be transmitted directly to the applicator while motion is only weakly transmitted to the outside of the device held by a user. Removable or disposable pads may be affixed to the applicator surface to present a variety of applicator surfaces or heat. The batteries may be replaced, providing for a long overall lifetime of the device while also providing for its inexpensive manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: DAVID RICHMOND, Howard Richmond, Kurt Koptis
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Publication number: 20080116224Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing two components and delivering the mixture to a patient. The apparatus contains a mixing chamber for mixing a liquid component and a powder component. The liquid component and powder component are mixed within the mixing chamber by rotation of a collapsible mixing element. A high strength cartridge capable of withstanding high opposing axial loads from the mixing chamber and a threaded rod generates force to drive the curable material from the mixing chamber. A plunger connected to the rod is then advanced through the mixing chamber to force the mixture out of the mixing chamber and deliver the mixture to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: John A. Krueger, Evan D. Linderman, Jim Kantola, Shayna Massi, Michael Plishka
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Patent number: 7374046Abstract: A disposable food delivery device is disclosed. The device includes a food utensil coupled to a food container. The food container can be pre-charged with food, such as a dehydrated food, such that a liquid can be added to the dehydrated food to result in a ready-to-eat food at any selected time. The food container illustratively can include a port for receiving the liquid. The food container also illustratively can include a security seal for assuring that the food has not been contaminated prior to consumption. Another illustrative embodiment of the invention includes a valve for retaining liquid in the food container prior to consumption of the food.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventor: John J. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20080087684Abstract: There is provided a shield for self-defense provided with a spray device capable of securing safety by always and reliably supporting the shield so as to eject a spray with a simple operation while using the a hand gripping the shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventor: Masaya Koshimoto
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Publication number: 20080047857Abstract: A golf bag comprising a tubular club-holding member, a carrying element, and a fluid delivery system is disclosed. The fluid delivery system includes one or more fluid-holding vessels, dispensing conduits, and negative or positive pressure sources. Each fluid-holding vessel may have a filling port and a dispensing conduit, which is regulated by a flow-control valve. One or more dispensing conduits may be fastened to the carrying element. Optionally, electric power from a battery or a photovoltaic element or both is provided to power one or more pressure sources where the latter are electrically operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: ROGER CLEVELAND GOLF CO., INC.Inventors: Mark Blumenkrantz, Rory C. Stewart, Steven D. Gottlieb
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Patent number: 7316332Abstract: Persons often encounter the need to apply some form of skin treatment when on the go. Such treatments include disinfectant, sunscreens, medications, and moisturizing lotions. The present invention comprises convenient portable skin treatment dispensers in the form of neck-worn and disposable wrist-worn devices. The devices are convenient to use, unobtrusive and can even be disposable. Ease of manufacture is facilitated in various embodiments which include self-sealing diaphragm valves.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Lewis Powers, Dennis Willard Davis, David Paul Thimm, James Marvin Stenz
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Publication number: 20080000927Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide unique and interesting ornamental appearance to a standard pump-type fluid dispenser by providing a topper onto the pump actuator. The pump actuator topper can be used as container label or advertising medium to present a trademark, trade-dress, logo, etc. The decorative effect of the pump topper and dispensing container assembly may be further enhanced when used in combination with an illumination base assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventor: Richard S. Butler
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Patent number: 7314149Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Inventor: Wallace E. White
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Patent number: 7303097Abstract: A surface treatment dispenser is provided for substantially eliminating potentially harmful surface contaminants. The dispenser includes a handle coupled to a pair of nesting roller members each having a plurality of openings with one roller member being rotatable between a position where the plurality of apertures are aligned to allow the flow of decontaminant from within the inner nesting roller member and where the plurality of apertures are not aligned to prevent the flow of decontaminant. The device may also include a fine mesh cylinder within the inner nesting roller member to substantially prevent soaking the surface with decontaminant and a storage sleeve. Other decontamination devices are also provided that includes a container of decontaminant with a removable applicator in fluid communication with the contents of the container and a wipe containing decontaminant.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: Sandra R. H. Solomon
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Patent number: 7299945Abstract: A squeezable laminated discharge container of the delaminatable type in which the layers can be easily broken away from each other comprises a first check valve fitted to the neck and has an opening in a bottom plate. The base cup comprises a second check valve, and is fitted tightly around the container bottom cylinder. In this discharge container, it is sought to secure stable and strong fitting and to maintain tight contact stably, between the container and the base cup.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuo Tsubaki, Shigeo Iizuka
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Publication number: 20070267446Abstract: A combination dispenser and implement holder is disclosed. The combination comprises a plurality of containers, each for retaining a liquid. Each container includes a bottom wall, at least one side wall, and a top wall. The top wall of each container preferably includes a dispensing nozzle. Each container is fluidly isolated from each other container by at least one of the side walls so that mixing of the liquids does not occur. A towel rack projects from at least one side wall of at least one container, and preferably a sponge holder projects from the same wall below the towel rack. Drain holes are included in a bottom wall of the sponge holder. In one embodiment of the invention having three containers, the width of the third container is preferably larger than the width of the sponge holder and the towel rack. As such, when viewing the combination from the front, neither the towel rack or the sponge holder are visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventor: Shula Pressler
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Patent number: 7293677Abstract: A dispenser is located within a golf bag and remotely controlled and coupled to a linear actuator, which extends the fluid dispenser outside of the golf bag upon actuation of the remote control. The remote control can also be actuated to cause the fluid dispenser to retract into the golf bag to hide the fluid delivery system from view.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventors: Patrick L. Wempe, Peter Cionitti
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Patent number: 7293674Abstract: The technical problem of this invention is to create check valve mechanisms of a simple configuration. Thus, the object of this invention is to provide a discharge container maintaining high productivity, showing good squeeze operation, and having improved outer appearance.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takayuki Abe, Takayuki Goto, Mitsuo Furusawa, Tsutomu Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20070228080Abstract: A system and method of treating an instrument after contamination of a surface thereof includes a dispenser for dispensing a pre-treatment foam, the dispenser having a first compartment having therein a first foamable solution of hydrogen peroxide and a second compartment having therein a second foamable solution of acetic acid and a dispensing head for dispensing the pre-treatment foam formed of the first foamable solution and of the second foamable solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Szu-Min Lin, Robert C. Platt, Chun-Chieh J. Tseng, Robert F. Mosher
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Publication number: 20070194048Abstract: A personal defense device for providing illumination and chemical spray protection, comprising: a housing defining a cavity and having a long axis; a fluid canister disposed substantially internal to the cavity; a first actuator device in communication with the fluid canister and configured to release fluid therefrom on actuation; a spray nozzle coupled to the housing and in communication with the fluid canister, the spray nozzle oriented in a direction substantially orthogonal to the long axis of the housing; a power module, disposed substantially internal to the cavity, substantially adjacent to the fluid canister, and oriented substantially parallel to and non-collinearly with the fluid canister; a light system coupled to the housing and substantially disposed within the cavity, the light system oriented to provide light emanating in a direction substantially parallel to the long axis of the housing; and a second actuator device configured to actuate the light system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: TIGERLIGHT, INC.Inventor: MICHAEL TEIG
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Patent number: 7243663Abstract: A dental floss dispenser cap for attachment to a toothpaste tube. The dental floss dispenser cap according to certain embodiments of the invention, comprises a housing and an annular base. Upstanding walls form a cylindrical protrusion and a cavity dimensioned to receive the cap of a toothpaste tube underneath. A spool of floss may be placed on the cylindrical protrusion for rotation and dispensing. A cover may be attached to the housing by a first hinge. The cover preferably comprises a notch opening for the dental floss to pass through and a metal cutting member such as a lance mounted to the cover. A lid may be attached to the cover by a second hinge. The lid can be opened and closed to access the dental floss and protect it from contamination when not in use as desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLCInventors: J. Lyle Einstein, Jr., John William Colby, Thomas A. Lockwood
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Patent number: 7225950Abstract: A lint roller dispensable fluid container apparatus includes a support for mounting a lint roll on a dispensable fluid container. The support may be a hollow tubular member rotatably carrying the lint roll and which is releasably mountable over one end of the container. The support may also be formed on the container cap which covers a discharge nozzle or outlet in the cap.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: The Hartz Mountain CorporationInventor: William D. McKay
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Patent number: 7225951Abstract: A dispenser is located within a golf bag and remotely controlled and coupled to a linear actuator, which extends the fluid dispenser outside of the golf bag upon actuation of the remote control. The remote control can also be actuated to cause the fluid dispenser to retract into the golf bag to hide the fluid delivery system from view.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Inventors: Patrick L. Wempe, Peter Cionitti
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Patent number: 7210602Abstract: A multifunctional bottle cap is disclosed, which includes a cap body having a lower portion with internal threads for connecting to a neck of a bottle, and an upper portion having an upwardly protruding nozzle with an outlet opening at an edge portion of the nozzle; a straw having an upper end extending out of the protruding nozzle adjacent to the outlet opening, the straw being vertically movable to extend upward from the cap body; and a spray assembly having a press pumping mechanism, an aspiration tube, a pump button extending upwardly, and a spray nozzle in perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cap body; the spray pump being positioned on an opposing side of the protruding nozzle. The multifunctional bottle cap provides a user the ability to drink, spray and pour liquid from an attached bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Tom Blanchester
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Patent number: 7178693Abstract: A pack for carrying and dispensing toiletries includes a container having (a) a floor with at least one lower opening, and (b) at least one wall with a front, a back, a right and a left portion. A plurality of bottles with pumping heads that will fit in the container with the pumping heads projecting through the lower opening of the container. Each of the pumping heads when inverted can be operated to dispense fluid from the bottle. The pack also has a cover for locking the bottles in the container and providing a backstop for the bottles during operation of the pumping heads.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Inventor: Angelo Cutrone
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Patent number: 7168461Abstract: A combination spoon-lid and a cap for a container includes a main container cap and a spoon-lid. The main container cap has a top and at least one sidewall and has a dispensing orifice located on the top. The cap also has a container attachment mechanism for removably attaching the cap to a container, and has a spoon-lid attachment mechanism on the top adapted to receive the spoon-lid and close the dispensing orifice. The spoon-lid has a first end with a dished spoon section and has a second end in the form of a handle, the spoon-lid adapted to removably connect to the attachment mechanism of the main cap to cover and seal dispensing orifice.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: DeJonge Associates, Inc.Inventor: Stuart W. DeJonge
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Patent number: 7163129Abstract: A storage unit is rotatably mounted on one end of a liquid beverage container and contains a plurality of packets. Each packet has a flexible top and a frangible bottom and a flavored tablet is stored in each packet. The tablets dissolve in the liquid stored in the container when dropped thereinto and can be of various flavors to add flavors to the liquid contained in the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Inventor: Douglas A. Bennett
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Patent number: 7143958Abstract: A housing has walls terminating with an opening and a circular aperture adapted to hold a bottle. A fan assembly has a motor within the housing. The fan assembly has propellers exterior of the housing. The fan assembly has a rotatable shaft and a button. The button is operatively coupled to the motor. A spray assembly has a tube. The tube has an input end and an outlet end. A trigger extends through the opening. A pump operatively couples the trigger and the tube. A drinking assembly has a passageway extending through the housing. The drinking assembly has a straw. The straw has a lower end positionable within the bottle and an upper end positioned above the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Whirley Industries, Inc.Inventor: Peter Dorney
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Patent number: 7137534Abstract: A liquid soap container comprising of a dispensing pump which incorporates a pressurised air freshener canister or a liquid air freshener container. When a dispensing pump is depressed it also activates the valve of a pressurised air freshener canister or a pump for a liquid air freshener container to refresh the air whilst at the same time dispensing the liquid or gel soap. After the action of depressing the pump has stopped the release of the air freshener also stops. Both systems work simultaneously. An air vent casing helps secure the air freshener canister or the liquid air freshener container, and also temporarily contains the released air freshener before it vaporises or evaporates in to the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Inventor: Abdul Ebrahim Patel
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Patent number: 7121432Abstract: A control unit in combination with a conventional self-defense spray container represents a combined light emitting and spray discharging self-defense device. The unit comprises a housing for a light source having a lower prismatic portion, a sleeve for securing the housing to a self-defense spray container and a cover coupled with the housing and having a free portion to support a battery source. The unit further comprises means for rotational mounting the cover on the housing at the coupling portion of the cover, an electrical circuit for connecting the battery source to the light source and a switch associated with said housing and said cover for closing and opening said electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventors: Bretislav Kostal, Vladimir Kupa
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Patent number: 7100602Abstract: A flashlight for dispensing a substance from an aerosol canister includes an elongated housing having a front end, a rear end, and a central longitudinal axis, the aerosol canister being slidably received within the housing. The flashlight also includes at least one light emitting diode disposed approximate the front end of the housing and an elongated spray tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being connected to the aerosol canister and the spray tube extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis such that the distal end extends beyond the front end of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Shield Defense Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Cole, Michael J. Skellern
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Patent number: 7073688Abstract: Quick-connect assemblies and hydration systems incorporating the same. The hydration system includes a fluid reservoir and may be housed within a pack. Drink fluid is drawn from the reservoir through a drink tube to a mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the drink tube is connected to the reservoir at an exit port, the hydration system includes a manually actuated on/off valve, a filter, a pump, and/or a bite-actuated mouthpiece. The quick-connect assembly fluidly interconnects components of the hydration system and is configured to quickly release, and permit reattachment of, the detached components or replacement components. In some embodiments, the replacement components enable different performance from the detached components. In some embodiments, the quick-connect assembly is adapted to selectively couple a bite-actuated mouthpiece and a gas mask adapter to the drink tube. In some embodiments, at least a portion, if not the entire, hydration system is formed from a chemically resistant material.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLCInventors: Robert Choi, Herbert Douglas, Barley A. Forsman, Jeremy Galten
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Patent number: 7011235Abstract: A vegetation care vessel for facilitating the care of plants and other vegetation. A hollow body includes a top portion, a planar bottom portion and a continuous wall portion. A spout communicates with the interior of the hollow body. An inwardly-projecting region is provided in the wall for receiving a dispenser having a compressor-spout. An aperture is arranged in the top portion of the body for admitting liquid from the compressor-spout into the interior of the hollow body.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Inventor: Antonio A. Pasquariello
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Patent number: 7007831Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (12) defining at least one actuating wall (21) suitable for being displaced; a dispensing orifice (41); and spring means (7) suitable for loading the actuating wall into a state in which the volume of the reservoir is at its maximum; said fluid dispenser being characterized in that the spring means (7) co-operate with cocking means (11) suitable for bringing the spring means to a state loading the actuating wall from an initial state in which the spring means do not load the actuating wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Valois SASInventors: Hervé Pennaneac'h, Christophe Pierre
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Patent number: 7007724Abstract: Portable Fluid Delivery Device used for transporting water or other fluids comprising a shaft, a reservoir, a means for holding a water bottle or other container. In a preferred embodiment, the Portable Fluid Delivery Device also comprises an optional attachment assembly in order to facilitate quick removal of the device from the article it is thereto attached for use.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Ourpet's Co.Inventors: Patrick Baran, Steven Tsengas, Glenn R. Godley, Konstantine S. Tsengas
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Patent number: 6997394Abstract: An air freshener dispenser mechanism is incorporated into a door knob whereby when a door is pushed open, air freshener is dispensed into a room in advance of a person entering the room.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventor: Evie Washington
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Patent number: 6983866Abstract: The invention provides a soap dispenser. In general, the soap dispenser includes a handle having a hollow interior, and a coupling on a first end of the handle. The first end of the handle also has a fluid passage for transferring a fluid from the hollow interior to outside the hollow interior. The coupling is adapted to receive a soft attachment having a coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Inventors: Tracy Smart, Chris Sticht
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Patent number: 6981611Abstract: A caulking gun includes a tip which enables an adhesive, or other extrudable compound, to be laid down consistently, accurately, and rapidly along a base or base board or other elongated structure. The tip includes at least one guide which extends outside the plane of the surface of an outlet portion of the tip. The guide engages an edge of the base or base board, as the caulking gun is moved along the base or base board, and as the compound is extruded. As long as the guide is firmly engaged with the base or base board, the compound will be laid down consistently in neat, straight lines. In another embodiment, an attachment converts a caulking gun tip of the prior art into one having the essential features of the present invention. The invention enhances the productivity of construction personnel, and improves the quality of work, by virtually insuring that adhesives, or other compounds, are applied consistently and accurately.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventors: Ronald Scott Carruth, Bradley George Carruth, David Paul Carruth, Brennen George William Carruth
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Patent number: 6971559Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a fluid, said dispenser comprising: a reservoir (3) containing said fluid and provided with at least one actuating wall (10) on which pressure is exerted to reduce the volume of the reservoir, said reservoir being provided with resilient means (4) suitable for increasing the volume of the reservoir; a dispensing orifice (50) via which the fluid is dispensed as a mixture with a gas, so as to generate a two-phase spray; and a removable closure element (12) for closing the dispensing orifice (50), thereby isolating the reservoir from the outside; said dispenser being characterized in that the resilient means are stressed so that the reservoir defines a minimum volume so long as the closure element (12) closes off the dispensing orifice.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Valois S.A.Inventors: Firmin Garcia, Aline Abergel
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Patent number: 6971545Abstract: A rectangularly shaped rigid structure having a front panel including an opening therein, a top panel, a rear, bottom, left and right side panels. Also included is an interior panel that cooperates with the interior surfaces of the top, bottom, left and right side panels to form a front compartment dimensioned to contain a collapsible beverage container including a pour spout positioned to project through the front panel opening and a rear compartment dimensioned to contain a cup retainer that holds a plurality of vertically stacked disposable cups. A removable section of the rear panel, delimited by a horizontal linear series of perforations, can be detached so that access is gained to the bottom-most cup, which can be dispensed and placed under the pour spout to dispense the beverage.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Inventors: Phil Martinez, Robert Reider
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Patent number: 6966463Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid from a container securely mounted to a wall surface including a base mounting plate and a cover attached to the base mounting plate; the cover is capable of movement between open and closed positions relative to the base mounting plate; a mini-shelf unit having a main body portion and a hook portion is attached to the base mounting plate via a connecting bracket having an L-shape; the main body portion and hook portion are segregated by a hump, and the main body portion slopes downwardly toward the hook portion; the hook portion is provided with an upwardly extending hook; and liquid received on the mini-shelf unit drains around the hump, and into a hole provided in the hook portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventors: Robert H. Yeager, John P. Cichello, Ken Foran
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Patent number: 6966464Abstract: A seat portion removably receives and stores a container for a beverage or other liquid, and a dispensing assembly is coupled to the container for dispensing the beverage. Preferably, the seat portion includes a shell that covers a cushion, and the cushion or a frame under the cushion has a cavity for receiving the container. The container and dispensing assembly can be inserted into the shell for conveniently and safely storing the beverage, the dispensing assembly can be accessed to dispense the beverage, and the container can be removed from the shell for cleaning and refilling.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventors: Brian R. Betkowski, Robert Betkowski
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Patent number: 6964357Abstract: A stable upright fluid dispensing container in which a fluid is dispensed from the top of the container while the container remains in an upright position. The bulk of the fluid always remains in the bottom of the container. A passageway tube and a plunger apply pressure on the fluid. Knobs on the plunger can include horizontal knob gears, vertical knob gears or push button rack gears. Pressure can also be applied to the fluid by a non-rotating threaded passageway tube having a fixed plunger and a rotating threaded knob. In flexible sealed containers pressure can be applied to the fluid by providing a flexible sealed container, a non-threaded passageway tube and one-way check valve. These features provide increased pressure such that the fluid will be forced to flow into a passageway tube through an entrance opening at the bottom of the passageway tube, up through the tube and out an exit opening. Further, once pressure is relaxed, the fluid flow will stop and the fluid will remain in the passageway tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Inventor: Steven James Manganini
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Patent number: 6962158Abstract: A dye applicator that has an elongated container that doubles as a handle and a comb assembly with an internal longitudinal cavity along its spine. The container is removably connected to the comb assembly to permit the dye to pass through the cavity and to the longitudinal and transversal opening in each tooth. The dye goes out to the user's hair through opening terminations on each of the transversal conduits. The container assembly is deformable to squeeze out the dye and a one-way valve is used to permit the air to replace the dye that is released.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Inventor: Michael Anguelo
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Patent number: 6957750Abstract: A cane with a pepper spray dispenser. The cane comprises a horizontal handle and a vertical member. The vertical member is preferably permanently attached to the handle near a first end thereof. A substantially cylindrical cap covers the bottom portion of the vertical member and provides firm traction. A container of pressurized pepper spray extends vertically from the handle to the vertical member. A button is in fluid communication with the container and is located along the upper surface thereof. In its closed position, a cover shields the button from the external environment and prevents it from being accidentally activated. The user can slide the cover into an open position along a pair of tracks in the handle, aim the nozzle near the eyes of the criminal and depress the button. The released pepper spray incapacitates the attacker for a significant period of time and allows the user to escape.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Edmund Trudell
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Patent number: 6928870Abstract: A spice storage and dispensing system is configured as a spoon and includes a handle for the storage of spice and a bowl for the measurement and dispensing of spice received from the handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Lapform Products, Inc.Inventor: Marc Liebowitz
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Patent number: 6926166Abstract: A product combining individual novelty candy dispensers and health and beauty dispensers into a single device. In one embodiment a lip balm dispenser is combined with a breath spray dispenser into a single product. In another embodiment, a lip embodiment a lip balm dispensers is combined with a candy dispenser into a single product. In a third embodiment, a candy dispenser, breath spray dispenser and lip balm dispenser are all combined into one product.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Inventors: Mary Kay Bitton, Brianna R. Bitton, Robert P. M. Bitton
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Patent number: 6918513Abstract: A device for selectively wetting pieces of toilet paper. The device contains a hollow two-piece mandrel containing a nub at each end. The nub of the first piece contains a stabilizing pin for keeping the device in the upright position. The first piece also contains a spring for maintaining outward pressure on the two pieces. The second piece contains an enclosure for a desired liquid lying along a tilted platform and a manually controlled actuator and dip tube. Pushing down the actuator results in a spray of the desired fluid directed at several pieces of toilet paper which have been removed from the roll.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Patent number: 6883989Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Inventors: Robert Gerald Kushner, John H Koehler
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Patent number: 6866166Abstract: The present invention provides a cup dispenser for holding cups adjacent to the dispenser. The cup dispenser is designed for use with a bottle having a liquid dispenser mounted thereon, and includes a saddle and a holder. The saddle includes a top panel including an opening sized to accommodate the liquid dispenser of the bottle, and one or more side panels connected to and extending downwardly from the top panel. When the liquid dispenser is inserted through the opening, the saddle engages the bottle. The holder extends from a side panel and is configured to receive a plurality of vertically stacked cups. There are many advantages associated with the cup dispenser of the present invention. Dispensing liquids such as mouthwashes, fluoride solutions, medications, and refreshments becomes more convenient and more sanitary using the cup dispenser of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventors: Paul L. Mehes, Daniel H. Bloom
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Patent number: 6863913Abstract: A method and system for food preparation and processing that determines the bulk density of food particulate matter input into particulate packaging machinery and performs bulk density feedback of packaged food particulate matter. The feedback mechanism inputs bulk density values into a controller that are referred against acceptable values. Where the input values of bulk density are outside the acceptable range the controller automatically alters the food preparation and packaging process to obtain acceptable bulk density values. The method system are applicable to any food manufacturing process, although they are particularly well suited to the manufacture of food in flake, chip, puffed or extruded form.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.Inventors: James P. Navin, Ronald L. Fojtik
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Patent number: 6827294Abstract: An external supply system includes a sensing device to provide flush water automatically, and a supply device to provide cleaning liquid. The supply device is connected to the sensing device to provide the flush water and the cleaning liquid. Thus, the supply device co-operates with the sensing device to provide the cleaning agent and the flush water synchronously, thereby facilitating the user washing and cleaning the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Inventors: Huan-Chang Fan, Tzu-Chieh Chan