Container-mounted Pump Patents (Class 222/383.1)
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Patent number: 8608033Abstract: Described is a shrink sleeve label for a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an external integral dip tube formed at the bottle front surface and separated from the bottle by a partition. The integral dip tube fluidly connects to the bottle interior at a landing below the top of the bottle neck. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The shrink sleeve label covers the bottle, the integral dip tube and the partition.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Hoefing, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8602257Abstract: A combination dispenser for hand wipes and hand gel, configured to be held in a cup holder, is disclosed. Some embodiments of the device are substantially cylindrical in order to fit within a cup holder and substantially prevent shifting. Further, embodiments are partitioned internally to provide at least two separate compartments. The partitioned compartments are uniquely designed to hold and provide access to various products such as, but not limited to, hand wipes, sanitizing gel, lotion, fragrance, liquid soap or the like. In some embodiments, a lid covers the device to prevent the hand wipes from drying out. Also, some embodiments include a pump aspect that is in fluid communication with fluid products contained within a portion of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: David Godsell
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Publication number: 20130306683Abstract: A discharge device for liquids, which includes a pump chamber that is limited by two valves, which in each case include a valve body section and a valve seat. Channels are arranged concentrically and a fixing region of a valve body of one or of both valves is attached to an intermediate wall between the channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Matthias Wochele, Juergen Greiner-Perth, Philipp Braik
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Patent number: 8584899Abstract: The rigid plastic container (V) is designed for being assembled with another rigid plastic container (V) and forming a dual-container dispenser. The container (V) comprises a neck finish (2) and a stretched body (3?) closed at its bottom end. The neck finish (2) comprises a tubular part (20), an upper wall (21), a lower wall (22) and a side wall (23). The side wall (23) extends between the upper (21) and lower (22) walls and said side wall (23), upper wall (21) and lower wall (22) form a housing (H) for the tubular part (20). The housing (H) comprises an assembly surface (S) formed by the edges of the side wall (23), upper wall (21 and lower wall (22). The tubular part (20) is opened at both ends and forms a path through the upper wall (21), within the housing (H) and through the lower wall (22), for filling the stretched body (31).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: La Seda de Barcelona S.A.Inventors: Alain Dessaint, Stefaan De Backer
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Patent number: 8573449Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a preferably cosmetic fluid is proposed. The dispensing device has an elastically deformable section for pumping a fluid. Simple and easy actuation is made possible by the section having a concave region in the initial position and/or by the thickness of the section varying.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbHInventors: Reinhard Neuhaus, Reiker Canfield, Jacques Achille Blanie
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Patent number: 8561852Abstract: A dosing head for dispensing a fluid from a container is presented. The dosing head has an inlet opening connected to the container, an outlet opening connected to the inlet opening via a conduit, a pump provided in the conduit, and a aerating opening. The dosing head can be used in an upside down position. A liquid seal is arranged between the aerating opening and the container. The seal can include an aerating channel that is rotated twice through about 180° and which can be assembled from two mutually connected parts. The liquid seal can have a restriction which prevents liquid form reaching the aerating opening when upside down.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Dispensing Technologies, B.V.Inventors: Wilhelmus Johannes Joseph Maas, Petrus Lambertus Wilhelmus Hurkmans
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Publication number: 20130256339Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) comprises a container (C) provided with a dip tube, a dispenser head (20) with a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) connectable to the auxiliary liquid aspiration duct (202) of the container (C) and eccentric with respect to the container axis (X).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Riccardo ALLUIGI, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8528784Abstract: Refill assemblies are described herein that include: a bottle defining an internal reservoir and an opening which communicates with the reservoir; and a refill cartridge operatively coupled with the bottle, the refill cartridge including: a cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir having a concentrated chemical agent stored therein, a refill pouch having a concentrated chemical agent stored therein or a combination thereof; and a release mechanism cooperatively engaged to the cartridge body that facilitates the flow of the chemical agent from the cartridge reservoir into the reservoir of the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Jae K. Sim
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Patent number: 8523017Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Veltek Associates, Inc.Inventors: Arthur L. Vellutato, Jr., Walter Anthony Baker
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Publication number: 20130221033Abstract: A trigger dispenser device for a liquid provides an integral valve element comprising a suction duct and at least one flexible suction lip to obstruct the suction duct during the dispensing phase, and an annular obturator and a flexible flange supporting it, for opening the pressure chamber toward the dispenser duct during the dispensing phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: GUALA DISPENSING S.P.A.Inventor: Riccardo Alluigi
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Patent number: 8517221Abstract: A trigger sprayer having six parts: (i) a dip tube, (ii) a valve, (iii) a flexible pump diaphragm having a circumferential valve lip, (iv) a shroud having a trigger, an element which engages the diaphragm, and front and rear mating elements, (v) a body having a closure for a container, an inlet coupled to the dip tube, a valve seat for the valve, an element which engages the valve lip, a discharge barrel having a proximal opening into which the valve lip seats, a vent chamber, a vent barrel coupled to the vent chamber, a rear mating structure coupling to the rear mating element of the shroud so that the shroud can pivot, and a forward mating element, and (vi) a combination nozzle and door assembly with a nozzle which couples to the fluid discharge barrel of the molded body, and has a trigger locking element.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventors: Steven L. Sweeton, George R. Hildebrand, David L. Dejong, Phillip J. Dimaggio
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Patent number: 8517225Abstract: A manually operated personal care pump, wherein a twisting motion is converted into a linear displacement that compresses the fluid in the accumulator. Pumps of this type may typically dispense between about 30 and 1000 ?L of product per dose. The removal of the conventional button actuator at the top of the pump, allows the aesthetic intent of the design of the package to be carried all the way to the top of the package. It also, enables the top of the pump to serve as a customizable product applicator.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: ELC Management, LLCInventor: Francis Corbellini
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Patent number: 8511514Abstract: The present invention relates to a pumping device of a fluid vessel that discharges a predetermined amount of contents, and more particularly, to a push button of a pumping device of a fluid vessel including a push panel having a push part capable of being pushed by applying force on an upper front surface; and a connection rod formed at a lower end of the push panel and including a pump pressing part pushed as the push part is pushed and a rotation part serving as a central axis of an operation of the pump pressing part as the push part is pushed, a distance between the push part and the rotation part being longer than that between the pump pressing part and the rotation part, and a pumping device of a fluid vessel using the same.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.Inventors: Hyun Seung Lee, Yong Uk Choi
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Patent number: 8500416Abstract: A pump assembly in the context of a piston pump having a piston carrying a disk which extends radially outwardly to engage a wall of a chamber to substantially prevent fluid flow in one direction and yet permit deflection of the disk away from the wall of the chamber to permit flow in the other direction; the improvement in which two or more of similar such disks are provided spaced axially adjacent one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Gotohti.comInventors: Heiner Ophardt, Ali Mirbach
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Publication number: 20130175291Abstract: A dispensing system includes a housing and a refill container carrying a dispensable material and received in the housing. A pump mechanism is coupled to the refill container and movable from a first position to a second position and back to the first position. An identifier is carried by either the refill container or the pump mechanism, and a detection device is carried by the housing. The detection device monitors a status of the identifier and allows operation of the pump mechanism based on a status change of the identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Jackson WEGELIN, Christopher COLE
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Publication number: 20130161358Abstract: A replenishable liquid soap dispensing apparatus includes a liquid soap container, a soap dispensing device and a support rack. The liquid soap container includes a holding portion, a bottle opening on the holding portion and at least one lean portion on the holding portion. The soap dispensing device has a soap intake tube connecting to the liquid soap container to draw liquid soap, a soap discharge tube connecting to the soap intake tube to discharge the liquid soap and a pressurizing means to increase the pressure in the soap intake tube and soap discharge tube to send the liquid soap from the soap intake tube towards the soap discharge tube. The support rack includes a first support portion to hold the soap dispensing device and a second support portion corresponding to and coupling with the lean portion to hold the liquid soap container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Huang TSAI, Kuan-Jen CHEN
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Publication number: 20130161359Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: GUALA DISPENSING S.P.A.Inventors: Riccardo Alluigi, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8459509Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a fluid reservoir and a dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly includes a housing and a deformable member that define a metering chamber that is configured to receive a predetermined volume of fluid from the fluid reservoir. The deformable member is deformed from a rest position to an eject position and the deformation causes the volume of the metering chamber to change which results in a change in fluid pressure within the metering chamber. An increase in the fluid pressure within metering chamber causes a predetermined volume of fluid within the metering chamber to be ejected and a decrease in the fluid pressure within the metering chamber causes fluid to be drawn into the metering chamber from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventor: Xuan S. Bui
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Patent number: 8443799Abstract: A dry powder inhalation system suitable for transpulmonary administration characterized by using a combination of: (1) A vessel housing a freeze-dried composition that contains a single dose of an active ingredient, and has: (i) a non-powder cake-like form, (ii) a disintegration index of 0.015 or more, and (iii) a property of becoming fine particles having a mean particle diameter of 10 microns or less or a fine particle fraction of 10% or more upon receipt of an air impact having an air speed of at least 1 m/sec and an air flow rate of at least 17 ml/sec; and (2) A device capable of applying said air impact to the freeze-dried composition in said vessel and for discharging the powder-form freeze-dried composition that has been made into fine particles.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chikamasa Yamashita, Shigeru Ibaragi, Yuichiro Fukunaga, Akitsuna Akagi
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Publication number: 20130118641Abstract: A fastener system (1, 2) for fastening a dispenser member (3), such as a pump, on a reservoir neck (41) so as to constitute a fluid dispenser, the dispenser being removable by removing the fastener system from the neck, the system comprising a fastener ring (1) and a rigid hoop (2) that is engaged around the fastener ring, the ring (1) comprising a skirt (14) for engaging around the neck (41), the skirt (14) including fastener tabs (15) for coming into secure engagement with the neck (41), the fastener system being characterized in that the skirt (14) further includes at least one abutment tab (16) for coming into axial abutment against the neck (41) when an attempt is made to re-assemble the fastener ring (1) on the neck (41) after the dispenser has been removed for the first time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SASInventor: Stéphane Beranger
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Patent number: 8439229Abstract: A closure for a liquid container is provided between the container and a liquid dispenser head. The closure includes an intermediate body between the dispenser head and the container. The dispenser head can be rotated with respect to the container, without unscrewing the closure, except when the intermediate body is manually prevented from rotating.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Guala Dispensing S.p.A.Inventor: Riccardo Alluigi
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Publication number: 20130112766Abstract: “Flairosol” dispensing devices are presented. They utilize a combination of Flair® technology, precompression valves and aerosol like pressurization of the dispensed liquid. An exemplary device has a main body comprising a pressure chamber, the latter being provided with a pressure piston and a pressure spring, a piston and a piston chamber which draws liquid from a container, and fills the pressure chamber with that liquid as a user operates a trigger in various compression and release strokes. The piston chamber has both an inlet valve and an outlet valve, which serve to prevent backflow. A dome valve can be provided near the outlet channel at the top of the dispensing head, such that once its pressure is exceeded by the liquid, it opens and allows for a spray. Alternatively, in an activated embodiment, the dome valve is locked unless opened by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: DISPENSING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventor: DISPENSING TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
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Patent number: 8430273Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser unit particularly suitable for a liquid container, including an air pump with an air cylinder and an air piston axially displaceable in the air cylinder, an air space defined between the air cylinder and the air piston, supply-closing structure for closing the air supply to the air pump, discharge-closing structure for closing the air discharge from the air pump, an axially displaceable activating element for activating the air pump, and an air inlet opening in the activating element, wherein the air inlet opening debouches in the air space, and at least a part of the air piston forms the supply-closing structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar Netherlands BVInventor: Markus Fransicus Brouwer
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Patent number: 8424722Abstract: An integrated design for dispensing lubricants and similar fluids from bulk containers incorporates a dispense valve (8), a meter (1), a hose (7), a DC powered electric pump (2), power cord (18) and adjustable fluid suction tube (5), all packaged in one portable unit The unit is capable of dispensing fluids such as standard SAE grade automotive motor oils, automatic transmission fluid, gear lube, hydraulic oil and engine coolant (antifreeze) The pump motor will shut down at completion of dispense; and emergency shut-off to be provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: D. Christian Koch, Blade R. Wilson, Mark A. King, Thomas C. Neese
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Patent number: 8408429Abstract: Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8408428Abstract: The device includes a membrane slidably mounted in a metering chamber, the membrane including a first sealing element forming a check valve, and a second sealing element enabling the membrane to slide in a leaktight manner relative to the metering chamber. The first and second sealing elements are made of a material that is relatively flexible, the membrane also including a rigid portion made of a material that is more rigid than the material of the first and second sealing elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Rexam Healthcare La VerpilliereInventors: Xavier Donnette, Jose Camba, Gaetan Painchaud, Sylvain Lanzi
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Patent number: 8408430Abstract: Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a remote trigger sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8403183Abstract: A device for that places a fluid container in fluid communication with a sprayer is disclosed. The device includes a container adapter that allows a dip tube to be attached to the fluid container rather than the sprayer. When the sprayer is removed from the fluid container, the dip tube stays in the fluid container. Refill fluid containers may come with the container adapter and dip tube installed. When the sprayer is attached to the fluid container, the adapter seals against the sprayer allowing fluid to be pumped from the fluid container by the sprayer. A sprayer connector with geometry that matches an inner or outer shape of the adapter is attached to and/or built into the sprayer. The sprayer connector is constructed to allow easy alignment of the sprayer to the fluid container. The sprayer connector and the container adapter also provide a unique attachment geometry to insure only containers with formulae compatible to the sprayer are pumped through the sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Cathal L. Fahy, Timothy R. Bartlett, Kenneth W. Michaels, René Maurice Béland, Peter M. Neumann, David H. Leifheit, Thomas Jaworski
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Publication number: 20130068797Abstract: A manually actuated pump type fluid dispenser has a casing (118) defining an internal cavity and a pump member (101) at least partly located in the cavity. The pump member has a central core (101)a and first and second seal members (101b, 101c) projecting radially outwardly of the core and spaced in an axial direction of the core for contact with the casing to define a pump chamber within the cavity. A region (112) of the core between the first and second seal members is resiliently deformable from an initial resiliently biased configuration in which the first and second seal members are axially spaced by a first amount and an axially compressed configuration in which the seal members are spaced by a second amount which is less than the first amount to reduce the volume of the pump chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: LEAFGREEN, LTD.Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
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Publication number: 20130056499Abstract: A valve system for a trigger sprayer including a valve forming an air spring with a portion of the trigger sprayer and being made of a flexible or elastomeric material. The trigger sprayer may include an air-spring valve system wherein the air-spring valve system provides precompression during a pump stroke. The precompression forces developed in the valve system during a pump stroke may originate from an air valve or air pocket trapped between a portion of a valve body and a part of the valve system. For example, a valve may be inserted in a tube retainer which is connected to a valve body of a trigger sprayer. Air trapped in a chamber or space between a portion of the valve and the tube retainer may provide a force against the valve such that a certain force must be applied to the valve before it allows product to be released.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CALMAR, INC.Inventor: Steven L. Sweeton
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Publication number: 20130037569Abstract: Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including structures such as strips, pouches, pills, capsules and the like for providing concentrates of chemical agents for charging or recharging the spray bottle dispenser, preferably, individual chemical refill charges containing chemical concentrate are deployed within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills or ingestion. The device is specifically designed for reuse, having a wider opening which is easier to fill, clean and refill without spills, readily accommodates concentrate inserts in any format, minimizes trigger failure, and has a wide base for stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: NORDICO MARKET DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventors: Albert R. Kelly, George H. Schmidt
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Patent number: 8371477Abstract: A device (3) for metering a base liquid and mixing this base liquid with a diluent to prepare a food product, has a connecting portion for connecting it with a container (4) containing the base liquid, the device (3) including: a diluent inlet (71), a mixing chamber (80) for mixing the base liquid with the diluent. An actively controlled air inlet is provided for selectively having ambient air enter the device and guiding it to the container (4). A controller is provided for selectively metering the base liquid into the mixing chamber and for selectively enabling an air flow through the air inlet only during periods when no base liquid is metered into the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Andre Klopfenstein, Elmar Mock, Christoph Rusch, Naomi Bitmead
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Patent number: 8371479Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an integrated spray and wipe system and a method of using such a system. In one embodiment the system includes a fluid reservoir that extends through the center of a roll of cleaning material (e.g., paper towel roll). The tool houses cleaning fluid and cleaning wipes and, therefore, can be used to dispense liquid or cleaning wipes as needed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Green Bay Converting, Inc.Inventor: Lee Thomas Luft
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Publication number: 20130026192Abstract: A trigger dispenser (1) for liquids comprises a suction valve (30) comprising a diaphragm (32) housed in the pumping chamber (4) and a delivery valve (60), separate from the suction valve (30), comprising a baffle (62) external to the dispensing pipe (14). The diaphragm (32) of the suction valve (30), during liquid dispensing, abuts on the bottom wall (10b) of the pumping chamber (4) land covers the suction opening (6a), and the baffle (62) of the delivery valve (60), during the return, abuts on the crown surface (18) which surrounds the inlet opening (14a) of the dispensing pipe (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: GUALA DISPENSING S.P.A.Inventor: Riccardo Alluigi
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Patent number: 8360285Abstract: A dosing apparatus for fluid, in particular pasty, substances such as toothpaste, liquid soap, mustard, etc., comprises a pump which has a filling nozzle which forms a suction opening of the pump in order to pump the pasty substance out of a container. An adapter has an inlet opening and an outlet opening for connecting a neck or an opening of the container to the filling nozzle of the pump. The outlet opening can be connected to the suction opening. The apparatus includes a two-part adapter housing where the upper part can be substituted for using different sized and shaped containers. The connection between the suction opening of the pump and the outlet opening of the adapter is designed to be releasable. The filling nozzle is formed coaxially to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Thomas Grbesic
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Publication number: 20130020355Abstract: A trigger dispenser (1) for liquids comprises a suction valve (30) and a delivery valve (60), separate from the suction valve (30). The dispenser (1) has a detachable stop (100), comprising a bottom (104) positioned rearwards of the delivery valve (60) to form an end stop abutment with this during the dispensing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: GUALA DISPENSING S.P.A.Inventor: Riccardo Alluigi
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Publication number: 20130008923Abstract: A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: London & General Packaging LimitedInventors: Paul Syson, Neil Simpson, James Tucker, Karen Rossington
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Patent number: 8348098Abstract: A dispensing device dispenses at least two different preparations substantially simultaneously. The device has a delivery element to deliver a first preparation from a package to its surrounding environment when an actuating element, in at least one embodiment a trigger connected to a pump, is actuated. The dispensing device has a connection line between the delivery element and at least one portion cartridge for a second preparation. The portion cartridge is detachably coupled to the dispensing device such that as the actuating element is actuated, the first and second preparations can be simultaneously dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Erik Brückner
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Patent number: 8348107Abstract: A food dispensing apparatus comprises a first shell, at least one second shell disposed within the first shell, a nozzle coupled to the first shell and the at least one second shell, and a check valve disposed in the nozzle and coupled to the at least one second shell. The at least one second shell is suitable for containing a food component. The food dispensing apparatus is suitable for preventing air from entering the at least one second shell.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventors: Jorge Succar, David C. Sorrick, Mario Mikula, Lorenzo Brescia
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Publication number: 20120305606Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact container having an airless pump, and more particularly, to a compact container for discharging cosmetic in preset amount when the pump is driven by pressing a button.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicants: F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES, PUM-TECH KOREA CO., LTD.Inventors: Do Hoon Lee, Jae Kwang Hwang
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Patent number: 8322631Abstract: A trigger pump sprayer in combination with a liquid dispensed from the sprayer. The sprayer is suitable for dispensing liquid from a reservoir, through a nozzle into particles. The trigger sprayer provides for efficacious particle size distributions of the liquids, when sprayed under non-ideal conditions. Non-ideal conditions include only partial strokes of the trigger, rather than full strokes and relatively slow trigger strokes. The trigger sprayer advantageously delivers a particle size distribution suitable for liquids having particular rheological properties. The advantageous particle size distribution difference is accomplished by using a precompression piston which reciprocates in response to trigger strokes, and selecting a liquid having appropriate properties to correspond to the trigger pump operating characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: James Samuel Richardson, Robin Lefebvre, Victor Klabbers, Elizabeth Jackson Glass, Michael Alan John Moss, Mitsuaki Shaduki
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Patent number: 8322576Abstract: The spray bottle reservoir system includes a bottle having a neck and a body, the body defining a main chamber for containing fluid. A spray cap is detachably mounted to the neck. A vertical partition is disposed inside the body, separating the main chamber to form a dispensing reservoir. A dip tube extends from the spray cap to the bottom of the dispensing reservoir. The dispensing reservoir may be refilled from the remaining chamber, and due to the relative small volume of the dispensing reservoir and the viscosity of the fluid, the dispensing reservoir permits maximum consumption of the fluid in a wide range of spraying positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Constantine M. Gioia
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Patent number: 8322630Abstract: A trigger pump sprayer in combination with a liquid dispensed from the sprayer. The trigger sprayer provides for efficacious particle size distributions of the liquids, when sprayed under non-ideal conditions. Non-ideal conditions include only partial strokes of the trigger, rather than full strokes and relatively slow trigger strokes. A bimodal distribution of particle sizes is obtained under two different operating conditions. The sprayer/liquid combination according to the present invention compresses the difference between the two modes, without requiring undue work by the operator. The advantageous particle size distribution difference is accomplished by using a precompression piston which reciprocates in response to trigger strokes, and selecting a liquid having appropriate properties to correspond to the trigger pump operating characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: James Samuel Richardson, Robin Lefebvre, Victor Klabbers, Elizabeth Jackson Glass, Michael Alan John Moss, Mitsuaki Shaduki
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Patent number: 8317063Abstract: A connection system between a dispenser head of a liquid and a container of a liquid includes a base area of a structure and a flange screwed tight onto the neck of the container. Free rotation of the structure is prevented by a resistant torque, but the base area of the structure is made in such a way as to allow the accidental rotation of the head without unscrewing the flange.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Guala Dispensing S.p.A.Inventor: Riccardo Alluigi
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Patent number: 8308030Abstract: An assembly for a bottle which includes a neck with a vertical axis, which neck has a shoulder. The assembly includes a ring which is capable of being engaged around the neck and which includes profiles for retention on the neck which are capable of co-operating with the shoulder. The assembly further includes a fixed insert which is capable of being fitted to the bottle and which delimits a housing for receiving the ring. Opposing surfaces of the ring and the housing include complementary protruding and recessed fastening profiles for resilient engagement of the complementary profiles, at least two successive profiles on the ring or the housing allowing the ring to be fastened in at least two positions which are axially offset relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Lionel Drugeon, Thierry Ponton, Vincent Riedinger, Stéphane Maire, Sylvain De Raemy, Julien Sickersen
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Patent number: 8302812Abstract: A dispenser includes a pump that, upon actuation, progresses through a discrete dispense cycle to dispense a discrete dose of product. The dispenser further includes an actuating mechanism serving to actuate the pump, and a dispenser controller that controls operation of the actuation mechanism. The discrete dose is less than a desired dose. When the dispenser controller receives a single dispense request, the dispenser controller causes the actuating mechanism to actuate the pump through multiple discrete dispense cycles so as to dispense multiple discrete doses to achieve a dispensing of the desired dose.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventor: Aaron R. Reynolds
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Patent number: 8302816Abstract: A refill cartridge disposable within a spray bottle during usage thereof. The refill cartridge includes a cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir. The cartridge body includes first and second openings, the second opening being defined by a projection of the cartridge body. A cap is connected to the cartridge body to substantially cover the first opening. The cap includes a cap base having a primary opening. A cap boss is connected to and extends from the cap base and defines a passage concentrically aligned with the primary opening. The refill cartridge additionally includes a plug having a plug body including a plug neck and a flared portion. The plug is engageable with the cap and the cartridge body and is moveable relative to the cap and cartridge body between a sealing position and a dispensing position.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Jae K. Sim
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Patent number: 8297479Abstract: Described is a shrink sleeve label for a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an external integral dip tube formed at the bottle front surface and separated from the bottle by a partition. The integral dip tube fluidly connects to the bottle interior at a landing below the top of the bottle neck. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The shrink sleeve label covers the bottle, the integral dip tube and the partition.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Hoefing, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8292127Abstract: A foam dispensing device uses a single actuator to actuate two concentric pistons, one for an air chamber and one for a telescopically oriented liquid chamber. In all of the various embodiments the liquid chamber stops its actuation first and can continue to move along with the single actuator and the air chamber continues to dispense air. The air and liquids are dispensed into foaming chamber and then dispensed. The liquid chamber can continue to move because the liquid chamber is attached to the pump system by a deformable connector or some form. This arrangement allows for a foaming device that uses just one actuator that has the ability to dispense foam in the first phase and just air to clear out the nozzle effectively in the second phase.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Rexam Airspray N.V.Inventor: Edgar Ivo Maria van der Heijden
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Publication number: 20120261438Abstract: A trigger sprayer having a valve body configured to accept a discharge valve for a pre-compression configuration or a valve and plug combination for a non-pre-compression configuration where the discharge valve may include a frame and valve which may be bi-injected or assembled to provide a pre-compression valve for the trigger sprayer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CALMAR, INC.Inventors: David L. DEJONG, Steven L. SWEETON, Joseph K. DODD