Combined Patents (Class 222/192)
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Publication number: 20040238563Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a dispenser, a cap and a cover. The dispenser includes a mouthpiece for insertion in a mouth, an insert for insertion in a pack of drink and a stop between the mouthpiece and the insert for avoiding insertion of the mouthpiece into the pack. The cap can conceal the insert. The cover can close the mouthpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Chien-Fu Lin
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Publication number: 20040238660Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Huan-Chang Fan, Tzu-Chieh Chan
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Patent number: 6814261Abstract: A mouthwash dispenser comprising a housing having an inner cavity able to retain a liquid therein and an opening providing access to said inner cavity, a lid for selectively sealing said opening and thereby enclosing the liquid in said inner cavity of said housing, control means extending from said housing for selectively dispensing said liquid from said inner cavity, and a spout connected to said inner cavity for dispensing liquid from said inner cavity, wherein said control means is moveable between a first position preventing a flow of liquid from said inner cavity to said spout and a second position for allowing a flow of liquid from said inner cavity to said spout.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Inventor: Nehme Gebrayel
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Patent number: 6805262Abstract: A mouthwash dispenser includes a housing having a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall extending between and being attached to the top and bottom walls. A dispensing outlet is fluidly coupled to the housing and extends away from the bottom wall. A valve assembly is fluidly coupled to the dispensing outlet for selectively opening or closing the dispensing outlet. A drain assembly retrieves fluid from the dispensing outlet. A mouthwash solution may be positioned in the housing such that mouthwash may be dispensed through the dispensing outlet. The drain assembly is positioned below the housing such that any spilled mouthwash will be caught in the drain assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: Daniel P. Frazier
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Publication number: 20040188470Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising an anti-fogging mirror for use in environments that usually result in visible water condensate formation on mirrored surfaces is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventor: Simon David Julian Hill
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Publication number: 20040188471Abstract: A tool for self-defense and safety includes a body defining a canister compartment and a flashlight compartment. A flashlight head is securable to the body at a first end. A switch assembly is housed by the body and regulates power delivery to the flashlight head from a battery disposed in the flashlight compartment. A nozzle is securable to the body at a second end. Actuation of a trigger assembly ejects spray through the nozzle from a spray canister disposed in the canister compartment. The trigger assembly is mounted on the body proximate to the switch assembly such that either the trigger assembly or the switch assembly may be actuated without changing grip on the body. In addition, a user may strike with the tool without changing grip on the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Vito Cellini, Richard W. Martin, L. David Parker
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Publication number: 20040188469Abstract: A hair coloring applicator assembly has an applicator cup, an applicator bottle extension, and an applicator nozzle. The applicator cup has an open top and a closed bottom. The applicator bottle extension has an open bottom, which is removably connected to the open top of the applicator cup, as well as an open top. The applicator nozzle has an open base attached to the open top of the applicator bottle extension. In addition, the applicator nozzle has an open spout portion. The applicator assembly allows multiple hair coloring techniques to be performed by selectively assembling or disassembling the applicator. The assembly may include a cap for sealingly closing the open spout of the applicator nozzle. The applicator assembly may further include a holder, for supporting at least a portion of the closed bottom of the applicator cup, and a timer attached to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: William G. Lambrakis, Anthony J. Moura
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Publication number: 20040182886Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventor: William D. McKay
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Patent number: 6786250Abstract: A fuel-dispenser station which comprises one or more fuel hoses with fuel-dispenser nozzles useable to control a flow of fuel, which has been purchased from a fuel vendor, from the fuel vendor's fuel storage tank to the customer's fuel storage reservoir. The fuel-dispenser station comprises one or more hydraulics modules, fuel-hose modules, and/or head electronics modules. Each of the modules of the fuel-dispenser station constitutes a subsystem of the fuel-dispenser station and comprises a module frame-structure to which all of the other components of the module are engaged. Such a module of a fuel dispenser station can be assembled as a unit before being mounted to the fuel-dispenser station and can further be removed from the fuel-dispenser station as an assembled unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Tokheim Holding B.V.Inventor: Dean P. Stanley
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Patent number: 6783028Abstract: Fuel dispensing nozzles which are equipped with novel systems which enable the user to fuel vehicles, while at the same time, to participate in a passive or interactive activity such as a novel game, quiz, survey, coupon system or, be exposed to an illuminated information area or system. Also included are audio and/or video systems which are electrically or electronically linked to the novel passive or interactive activities.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Advanced Information SystemsInventors: Alan S. Ambrose, James D. Ferguson
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Patent number: 6769631Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing of hand lotion and air freshener in a combined unit for home and office. Air freshener may be passively dispersed at a controlled rate from the apparatus, or may be actively dispersed when a user pumps the apparatus to receive a measured quantity of hand lotion. Dispersion may be implemented using a mechanical fan or compression of a sponge, for example.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Fresh Products, Inc.Inventor: Douglas S. Brown
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Patent number: 6770118Abstract: The capsule and method for its filling concern to engineering of storage of gases and may be used in medicine, in household chemistry, in fire engineering, in perfumery, as a source of gas for inflatables etc. The invention will allow to simplify and speed up processes of creation of superfluous pressure in aerosol and others inflatable products to raise safety of their operation. The capsule for storage of gas contains the gas proof body, inside which the sorbent material particles for gas sorbing are placed, and which is provided by the outlet sealed channel. According to the invention the body contains the sorbent free space, which volume is sufficient to place the preset amount of the gas to be sorbed in the solid phase, and is so made, that the gas to be sorbed can be brought into the body in the solid phase.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: World Laboratory Complex Technology and Energotechnological System CenterInventor: Anatoly Yakovlevich Stolyarevsky
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Publication number: 20040140326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Tracy Smart, Chris Sticht
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Patent number: 6763977Abstract: A lint remover and spray dispenser apparatus rotatably supports a tubular adhesive lint remover tape roll or fixedly supports a single strip or multiple strips of a directional lint remover fabric. The apparatus includes an elongated handle section and a cylindrical or oblong support section. The elongated handle has an open end. A spray top having a hand pump and a cap is mounted on the elongated handle or on the end of the support section. The liquid container-handle combination may be a molded polymer container having a trigger activated spray pump attached thereto. Alternately, the handle is configured to receive a separate liquid spray dispenser container.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: William D. McKay
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Patent number: 6752294Abstract: A device for mounting an item may comprise a first member having a portion defining at least one opening extending through the first member and a second member intended to be fixed beneath the first member. A plurality of mounting members may be associated with the second member. The plurality of mounting members and the portion of the first member may be configured to sandwich an item between the plurality of mounting members and the portion of the first member defining the at least one opening. The item may be arranged to be visible from an exterior of the device. The device could be associated with a container containing a product.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: L'Oreal, SAInventors: Alois Osti, Yannick Renaudin
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Patent number: 6749148Abstract: A user-activated, dispenser of pre-moistened, antiseptic towelettes appropriate for hand cleansing use in such contexts as food service, health care, long-term care, child care, educational settings, industry, military, and public restrooms. The dispenser contains two compartments. One is used for towelette-dispensing and the other can be optionally used for housing hand drying means or for storing a reserve supply of towelettes. Each compartment is configured according to operant and classical conditioning strategies that motivate sustained positive changes in both the frequency and effectiveness of hand washing behavior. Optionally, the present invention dispenser can also comprise towelette warming means, a retractable handle, and a sanitary towelette or paper towel disposal assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Dr. Beverly Helfer-Grand Lifeworks, Inc.Inventor: Beverly Helfer-Grand
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Publication number: 20040108338Abstract: A liquid soap container 10, 20, 40 and 51 comprising of a dispensing pump 13, 23, 33, and 49 which incorporates a pressurised air freshener canister 11,35, 46 and 53 or a liquid air freshener container 21. When a dispensing pump 13, 23,33 and 49 is depressed it also activates the valve of a pressurised air freshener canister 11, 35, 46, 53 or a pump 57 for a liquid air freshener container 21 to refresh the air whilst at the same time dispensing the liquid or gel soap. After the action of depressing the pump 13,23, 33 and 49 has stopped the release of the air freshener from 11, 35,46,53 and 21 also stops. Both systems work simultaneously. An air vent casing 12 22, 39, 47, and 53 help secure the air freshener canister 11,35,46 and 53 or the liquid air freshener container 21, and also temporarily contain the released air freshener before it vaporises or evaporates in to the atmosphere. This air vent casing also acts as a safety feature to prevent accidental spraying on someone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Abdul Ebrahim Patel
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Publication number: 20040099691Abstract: The automatic drink server will provide users with security, convenience, accessibility, and luxury of cocktails and other drinks in limousines, airplanes, and boats. The automatic drink sever can also be used in private settings such as bathrooms, kitchens, rotunda, gardens, porches, and balconies. This invention will leave people hands free and permit greater interpersonal interactions during parties and/or traveling. It can be placed near a bathtub for one to use during romantic baths or quiet evenings in balconies, gardens, or boats.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Christophe Obolo
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Patent number: 6739482Abstract: A portable device for dispensing drywall patching compound (mud) onto drywall is disclosed. The dispenser has a device on one end used for metering the drywall compound in a controlled manner and has affixed to at least one side an abrasive surface, preferably sand paper that can be used to smooth out the drywall compound when dry. As a preferred embodiment, the cap of the container contains a spatula or other device that can be used to shape the compound as it is being applied.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Inventor: Kevin M. Jaekel
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Patent number: 6736562Abstract: A device for storing and applying liquid to a cleaning implement, including an application module which may be slidably engaged to either a countertop reservoir module, or an installed reservoir module.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventor: Robert Charles Whitmore
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Patent number: 6708845Abstract: A hygiene device includes two cleansing arrangements for carrying two different kinds of cleansing solutions. Each of the cleansing arrangements includes a container body having a liquid reservoir for receiving the corresponding cleansing solution therein and an opening for communicating the liquid reservoir with outside, a pumping unit, having a dispensing nozzle, detachably attached to the container body to sealedly cover the opening and arranged to pump the cleansing solution from the liquid reservoir towards the dispensing nozzle, and a first hands-free actuating unit arranged to actuate the pumping unit for dispensing a predetermined amount of the corresponding cleansing solution on a wiping medium via the dispensing nozzle. Therefore, the user is able to dispense the cleansing solution from the cleansing arrangement to moisture the wiping medium without hand contacting operation, so as to prevent the cleansing solution from being polluted by the user's hand.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: August M H Weng
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Patent number: 6698626Abstract: A lint remover and spray dispenser apparatus rotatably supports a tubular adhesive lint remover tape roll or fixedly supports a single strip or multiple strips of a directional lint remover fabric. The apparatus includes an elongated handle section and a cylindrical or oblong support section. The elongated handle has an open end having external threads adjacent to the open end. A spray top having a hand pump and a threaded cap is mounted on the elongated handle. The liquid container-handle combination may be a molded polymer container having a trigger activated spray pump attached thereto. Alternately, the handle is configured to receive a separate liquid spray dispenser container.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Inventor: William D. McKay
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Patent number: 6696025Abstract: The invention provides a multi-functional assembly for toilet products useful in the toilet space by designing an air freshener that has functions of deodorizing and aromatizing air into an hanging assembly that can joint with other toilet products such as the toilet-paper roll, the tooth mug, the tooth brush and the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventor: Wayne Liao
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Patent number: 6691897Abstract: A pole on a base has mounted containers for freely dispensing antibacterial hand cleaner, sanitizing spray, disposable towels and other cleaning and sanitizing supplies. A waste disposal container rests on the flat base and is clipped to the pole. An information display, preferably visible from all sides, is mounted at the top of the pole at eye level. Triagulated print or lighted slide panels or animated screen displays and sound could be used for advertising and information. Selling or renting advertising space pays for the free dispensing of sanitizing supplies for public health.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Inventor: Jason C. Ashe
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Publication number: 20040026460Abstract: A liquid soap container 10, 20, 40 and 51 comprising of a dispensing pump 13, 23, 33, and 49 which incorporates a pressurised air freshener canister 11,35, 46 and 53 or a liquid air freshener container 21. When a dispensing pump 13, 23,33 and 49 is depressed it also activates the valve of a pressurised air freshener canister 11, 35, 46, 53 or a liquid air freshener container 21 to refresh the air whilst at the same time dispensing the liquid or gel soap. After the action of depressing the pump 13,23, 33 and 49 has stopped the release of the air freshener from 11, 35,46,53 and 21 also stops. Both systems work simultaneously. An air vent casing 12 22, 39, 47, and 53 help secure the air freshener canister 11,35,46 and 53 or the liquid air freshener container 21, and also temporarily contain the released air freshener before it vaporises or evaporates in to the atmosphere. This air vent casing also acts as a safety feature to prevent accidental spraying on someone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Abdul Ebrahim Patel
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Patent number: 6672313Abstract: A misting styling brush is provided for use with pressurized and non-pressurized cylindrical aerosol sprayers. The misting styling brush includes a handle similar to that of a standard cylindrical hair brush but having a longitudinal interior chamber disposed therein. The aerosol sprayer fits within the handle with an end cap retaining the aerosol sprayer from longitudinal movement once admitted therein. A trigger assembly slides the aerosol sprayer toward the restrained end cap to actuate the pump of the aerosol sprayer to spray a liquid contained therein through a lateral spray hole through the handle. A plurality of interchangeable cylindrical brush assemblies of various outer bristle diameters each include a plurality of bristle groups that extend outwardly from a tubular bristle support member which slides over a brushing portion of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Inventors: Anthony Battaglia, Allen E. Edwards, Elissa L. Edwards
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Patent number: 6665937Abstract: A liquid container for a hair removing apparatus with at least one chamber for receiving a liquid and delivering that liquid to a liquid dispensing device of the hair removing apparatus, wherein the liquid container is equipped with a pumping device drawing in air and/or a liquid and conveying it to the liquid container, and provision is made in the liquid container for a storage material for holding the liquid to be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Stefan Fürst, Werner Haczek, Andreas Peter
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Patent number: 6656482Abstract: A spill-resistant pharmaceutical formulation for oral administration from a squeezable container comprises a pharmaceutical agent in a suitable vehicle comprising a liquid base and a thickening agent, the formulation consisting of mutually compatible components and having the following properties: a viscosity within the range of about 7500 to about 12,500 cps using a Brookfield Viscometer with a ‘C’ spindle with Helipath movement at a spindle speed of 10 rpm and 20-25° C., a viscometric yield value of a semi-solid, a spill-resistant consistency permitting the composition to be squeezed by light manual pressure through a channel, to spread in a spoon bowl sufficiently quickly for accurate measurement, and to remain in the spoon bowl without spilling on spoon inversion, tilting at 90 degrees, and vibration, homogeneity such that the components do not separate under conditions of use, and a storage stability such that the foregoing properties are retained for at least two years shelf life.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.Inventors: Rakesh Mehta, Dan Moros
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Patent number: 6648177Abstract: A mobile fluid dispenser is provided for dispensing fluids. The mobile fluid dispenser comprises a body defining a tank, a pump mounted to the body, and wheels mounted to the body. The body comprises a tank. The wheels are configured such that the mobile fluid dispenser can be rolled on flat surfaces without being tipped from an upright position. The pump may be either electrically powered or air powered, and may be reversible to allow the tank to be filled with fluid from a remote supply source. The tank may also be filled through a fill opening formed in the body or through quick coupler.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Castrol LimitedInventor: Adriano Burger
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Publication number: 20030209564Abstract: A lint remover and spray dispenser apparatus rotatably supports a tubular adhesive lint remover tape roll or fixedly supports a single strip or multiple strips of a directional lint remover fabric. The apparatus includes an elongated handle section and a cylindrical or oblong support section. The elongated handle has an open end having external threads adjacent to the open end. A spray top having a hand pump and a threaded cap is mounted on the elongated handle. The liquid container-handle combination may be a molded polymer container having a trigger activated spray pump attached thereto. Alternately, the handle is configured to receive a separate liquid spray dispenser container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: William D. McKay
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Publication number: 20030209565Abstract: A lint remover and spray dispenser apparatus rotatably supports a tubular adhesive lint remover tape roll or fixedly supports a single strip or multiple strips of a directional lint remover fabric. The apparatus includes an elongated handle section and a cylindrical or oblong support section. The elongated handle has an open end. A spray top having a hand pump and a cap is mounted on the elongated handle or on the end of the support section. The liquid container-handle combination may be a molded polymer container having a trigger activated spray pump attached thereto. Alternately, the handle is configured to receive a separate liquid spray dispenser container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: William D. McKay
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Patent number: 6644563Abstract: A combined portable, cleaning fluid spray apparatus and paper towel support and dispensing apparatus is provided which combines the functions of a liquid window cleaner spray dispenser and a paper towel roll holder into one product. A long, tube-type arrangement fits inside a roll of paper towels, and the lower portion of the tube comprises a base which holds used and discarded paper towels in a lower compartment. A standard pump sprayer at the top connects to the tube with a threaded connection. An upper plate-type washer along with a tension rod provides a method of restraining the paper towels when not being used, as well as an easy means to tear off the paper towels during use.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventor: Kirk L. Presson
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Patent number: 6644513Abstract: A self defense pendant and necklace with a pendant assembly including: a removable and replaceable front panel, a main body capable of retaining a small pressurized spray canister and associated spray head, and a hinged top portion that allows access to the top of the spray head. The pendant front includes a horizontally disposed orifice at its top potion that allows pepper spray to exit the front of the pendant assembly. The main body includes an orifice at its top most portion to allow a necklace to be attached to the pendant assembly. The pendant front includes a decorative element. A necklace assembly includes a necklace and attached lanyard. The lanyard is retained in a coiled manner inside a standard spring reel assembly so that the necklace can be extended outward when the user wants to access the pepper spray function and automatically return to its original position after use as a defensive implement.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventor: Stephanie A. Nesbitt
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Publication number: 20030197028Abstract: A portable device for dispensing drywall patching compound (mud) onto drywall is disclosed. The dispenser has a device on one end used for metering the drywall compound in a controlled manner and has affixed to at least one side an abrasive surface, preferably sand paper that can be used to smooth out the drywall compound when dry. As a preferred embodiment, the cap of the container contains a spatula or other device that can be used to shape the compound as it is being applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventor: Kevin M. Jaekel
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Publication number: 20030197026Abstract: A pole on a base has mounted containers for freely dispensing antibacterial hand cleaner, sanitizing spray, disposable towels and other cleaning and sanitizing supplies. A waste disposal container rests on the flat base and is clipped to the pole. An information display, preferably visible from all sides, is mounted at the top of the pole at eye level. Triagulated print or lighted slide panels or animated screen displays and sound could be used for advertising and information. Selling or renting advertising space pays for the free dispensing of sanitizing supplies for public health.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventor: Jason C. Ashe
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Publication number: 20030178444Abstract: An apparatus and method for the dispensing of dental hygiene solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Yitzchak Brusowankin, Michael Einhorn
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Patent number: 6612347Abstract: A metering and packaging device includes several cups fixed to rotate about a shaft. These cups are positioned under hopper outlets during a portion of their rotation to receive bulk material, and over passages through a bottom plate during another portion of their rotation to dump bulk material into weigh buckets. The outlets, cups and passages through the bottom plat are angularly displaced from one another such that the cups drop measured portions of bulk material in an alternating fashion into the weigh buckets, and the weigh buckets drop the portions into a packaging machine in an alternating fashion into a packaging machine which separately packages each successive and alternately dropped portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.Inventor: David J. Hill
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Publication number: 20030160066Abstract: A hygienic solution dispenser includes a reservoir for a hygienic solution. The reservoir has a wallward side and an opening. A tongue extends along the wallward side and is adapted to secure the reservoir to a mounting fixture. The mounting fixture secures the inventive dispenser to a substrate. A valve seals against the reservoir opening. A pressure actuator in mechanical communication with the valve upon activation discharges solution from within the reservoir onto toilet paper or another application medium. A rectangular cross section reservoir affords a thin profile projecting from the substrate. An injection molded thermoplastic preferably forms a reservoir having a tongue integral therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Nick Houvras
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Publication number: 20030155374Abstract: Breath Spray Pen with a hollow cylindrical shaped housing that tapers at one end and is open ended at the opposite end, the tapered end terminating in a pen writing tip, the pen having an ink retaining barrel that is held within the cylindrical housing, the cylinder open end capable of receiving and retaining a standard breath spray cannister, the breath spray cannister having a spray tip that is exposed at the top of the cylindrical housing, a mating cover interacts with said housing open end that encloses and protects said spray tip, a mating cover interacts with said opposite end of said housing that encloses and protects said pen tip, and a retaining clip that is attached to the outside of said housing so that a person can secure said breath spray pen to his or her shirt pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Chad Potier
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Patent number: 6607101Abstract: A packaging device for protecting a trigger-operated sprayer comprising a bottle and a spray gun attachment comprising a trigger, a shroud and a nozzle. The packaging device has a plurality of panels which together define a tube adapted to fit over the tipper part of the sprayer with the lower edge thereof seated on the bottle and to cover the trigger, thereby hindering operation of the sprayer. One of the panels has an opening in which the free end of the trigger engages to hinder operation of the trigger and to hinder removal of the packaging device.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Stuart Michael Ruan Jones, Simon Alan Campbell
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Publication number: 20030152522Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods for delivering bioadhesive, bioresorbable, anti-adhesion compositions. Antiadhesion compositions can be made of intermacromolecular complexes of carboxyl-containing polysaccharides, polyethers, polyacids, polyalkylene oxides, multivalent cations and/or polycations. The polymers are associated with each other, and are then used as fluids, gels or foams. By providing a product bag, the compositions can be delivered as gels or as sprays. By dissolving propellant gases in the compositions, the materials can be delivered as foams, which have decreased density, and therefore can adhere to surfaces that previously have been difficult to coat with antiadhesion gels. Delivery systems can also provide mechanisms for expelling more product, and for directing the flow of materials leaving the delivery system. Bioresorbable, bioadhesive, antiadhesion, and/or hemostatic compositions are useful in surgery to prevent the formation and reformation of post-surgical adhesions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Mark E. Miller, Stephanie M. Cortese, Herbert E. Schwartz, William G. Oppelt
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Patent number: 6601737Abstract: A baby wipe/rash cream dispenser that allows the user to retrieve baby wipes and rash medication with one hand while using the other hand to maintain the safety of the baby. The baby wipe/rash cream dispenser comes in a first embodiment having a moisture tight seal and two compartments one for baby wipes and one for rash cream which are each accessible when the lid is open. The second embodiment includes a housing having a sealable lid compartment for baby wipes and a separate lid compartment for rash cream that is provided with a pump mechanism for allowing the user to pump the rash cream from the reservoir without the need for opening the lid.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventor: Kimberly L. Sandler
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Patent number: 6592007Abstract: A dispenser includes a container having a squeeze device connected on a top thereof and a performance unit is connected to the container. A performance member is located in the performance unit and activated by an activation member which is received in a box connected to the performance unit. A base has a switch member and is movably engaged with the performance unit. A gap is defined between the switch member and the activation member so that when pushing the squeeze device, the performance unit is lowered relative to the base, and the switch member is touched by the lowered activation member so as to activate the performance member.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Inventors: Stanley Ho, Hsiao-Liang Ho
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Patent number: 6568433Abstract: Portable Fluid Delivery Device used for transporting water or other fluids comprising a shaft, a reservoir, and 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: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Inventors: Steven Tsengas, Glenn R. Godley, Patrick Baran
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Patent number: 6564979Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing adhesive on a support substrate for carrying microelectronic substrates. In one embodiment, the apparatus can include at least one dispense nozzle having at least one aperture configured to dispense the adhesive along a dispense axis toward the support substrate. The dispense nozzle can be coupleable to a source of the adhesive, and the apparatus can further include a standoff member operatively coupled to the at least one dispense nozzle. The standoff member can include a contact surface that projects beyond the aperture and is configured to contact the support substrate while the aperture of the dispense nozzle is spaced apart from the support substrate. Accordingly, the nozzle can consistently be spaced apart from the support substrate while the adhesive is dispensed onto the support substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Albert M. Savaria
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Publication number: 20030089734Abstract: In a container (1) with a reservoir (2), a product dispensing opening (3), and a device (4) for discharging the product contained in the reservoir (2) out through the product dispensing opening (3), a sound generator (5) or a noise damper (13) is provided on the container (1) and the sound generator (5) or the noise damper (13) is functionally connected to the discharge device (4) in order to generate a desired sound for a product discharge when dispensing the product. The desired sound is one that a consumer experiences as a positive sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Heiko Eberhardt, Franz Steigerwald
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Patent number: 6557730Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material. The cutting blade includes a depth stop for controlling the depth of cut made by the cutting blade.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Inventor: Perry Kaye
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Patent number: 6554163Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: Perry Kaye
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Patent number: 6547104Abstract: A combined toothpaste dispenser and oral hygiene assembly includes a toothpaste dispenser which is preferably a rigid pump. A holder is mounted to the outer component of the pump for detachably housing at least one oral hygiene or personal care tool. Such tool may be a dental floss dispenser and/or toothbrushes. Preferably, a cover is mounted over the top of the dispenser to provide sanitary protection for the dispenser and the personal care tools and to function as a cup as well as enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Inventor: William T. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 6547098Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously or independently dispense decorating material and/or cut a target material. The cutting blade is biased within the housing to prevent unintentional operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Inventor: Perry Kaye