Container-mounted Fluid Pressure Generating Pump Or Pulsator Patents (Class 222/401)
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Patent number: 8141744Abstract: A foam dispenser having a selectively pressurized cartridge that includes a dispenser housing maintaining a motor driving an air compressor with a compressed air conduit extending therefrom. Also maintained within the dispenser is a foam generating head that receives air and liquid conduits that include dispensing valves. A control circuit controls the motor and dispensing valves, and further is interconnected with a hand sensor positioned in association with the dispensing head. In one embodiment of the invention, a disposable and replaceable cartridge of liquid soap or the like is adapted to sealingly and removably receive the compressed air conduit as well as the liquid and air outlet conduits, along with a vent valve and a pressure sensor, the vent valve and pressure sensor communicating with a control circuit. In another embodiment, the various conduits, valves and sensors, as well as the dispensing head, comprise a portion of the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventor: Robert L. Quinlan
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Publication number: 20120048884Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a liquid, the apparatus comprising a chamber for containing the liquid and a gas therein; an outlet in fluid connection with the chamber for releasing the liquid from the apparatus; a pressure-sensitive barrier in the fluid connection between the outlet and the chamber for preventing release of the liquid from the chamber and for allowing passage of the liquid therethrough only when there is at least a critical pressure difference between pressure of the gas in the chamber and atmospheric pressure; and a compressing element for compressing the gas to a raised pressure upon a one-time activation of the compressing element, wherein difference between the raised pressure and atmospheric pressure is at least the same as the critical pressure difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Zhenfeng Wang, Huan Ming Xia
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Patent number: 8109115Abstract: Refrigeration apparatus comprising a cold storage compartment, accessible from the outside, and provided internally with a sealed container adapted to accommodate a flexible and compressible receptacle holding a beverage; there are provided pneumatic or air-compression means to generate a selectively controllable pneumatic pressure inside said container, but outside said flexible receptacle, and said sealed container is capable of being opened from the outside by means of a closure applied on a face thereof, wherein said closure is provided with a through-aperture, through which there extends a drawing-off conduit. Whenever a need arises for beverage to be drawn off the receptacle, a pressure increase is triggered inside the sealed container, and said pressure increase will act upon the walls of the internal receptacle so that the latter is caused to collapse and reduce its volume, thereby causing the beverage to be ejected therefrom and, therefore, drawn off.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Electrolux Professional SpAInventors: Ennio Pippia, Deny Longo
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Patent number: 8104647Abstract: An improved pressurizable container and closure. Some embodiments provide an improved sealing arrangement for a pressurized container and closure. Other embodiments provide an improved closure is easier to grasp and/or manipulate. Some embodiments are directed towards a venting assembly for a pressurizable container.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Bober, Kirk Reimann, Haim Bar-Noy, Kevin J. Markey, Jonathan L. Ludtke, Mark T. Maclean-Blevins
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Patent number: 8100302Abstract: This invention disclosed herein relates to a pump apparatus for use with a liquid container for transferring liquid from a liquid container. It comprises a pump means comprising a manually-operable pump for pumping liquid and formed with a pump chamber through which liquid can be pumped by the pump. It also has an inlet opening for receiving liquid into the pump chamber and an outlet opening for dispensing liquid out of the pump chamber when liquid is pumped through the chamber using the pump. There is a coupling means for mounting the pump means to the opening of a liquid container to permit the gravitational flow of liquid into the pump chamber through the inlet opening when the mounted pump means is placed on ground level and the pump pumped.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Inventor: Mark Bonner
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Publication number: 20120006857Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTHCARE LTD.Inventors: Hyun Seung Lee, Yong Uk Choi
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Patent number: 8091742Abstract: A pump lid assembly for use with a container, having a rotatable pump cylinder configuration and a pump piston mechanically associated with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration such that at least a portion of the piston is deployed within the pump cylinder, thereby defining a variable pump volume. The pump piston is configured with a substantially cylindrical piston wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface such that at least a portion of the interior surface is configured for releasable attachment to the container such that when the lid is attached to the container and at least a portion of the piston circumscribes the part of the container. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the piston wall interacts with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration and the association is such that rotation of the rotatable pump cylinder configuration generates linear motion of the rotatable pump cylinder configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Captech Ltd.Inventor: Shlomo Haimi
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Publication number: 20120000942Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a receptacle defining a chamber for containing a liquid material and having a top opening. A press mechanism includes a sealing valve disposed movably in the chamber and covering the top opening, and a press seat disposed above the sealing valve to move the sealing valve in the chamber. The sealing valve has a deformable membrane facing an interior of the chamber and adapted to press the liquid material. The press seat has a base plate, and a press rod projecting downwardly from the base plate and having a lower end connected to the deformable membrane. The deformable membrane deforms when pressed by the press rod, and produces a suction force when returning to an original shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Kuo-Chung FANG
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Publication number: 20110290827Abstract: A garden hose booster system includes a pump for pressurizing water, a motor connected to and designed to drive the pump, and a housing supporting the pump and the motor. The garden hose booster system further includes an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit, and a storage container. The inlet has a first garden hose coupling on an end thereof, and extends into the housing to direct the water to the pump. The outlet conduit has a second garden hose coupling on an end thereof, and extends out of the housing to direct the water from the pump. The storage container includes a bottom designed to be mounted to the top of the housing and a side wall extending upward from the bottom. The side wall and the bottom form an open volume within which a garden hose may be piled or coiled for storage thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Richard J. Gilpatrick
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Patent number: 8056774Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a container, a pump assembly and a bleed valve. The pump assembly is connected to the container selectively pressurizing the container and includes an outlet port. The outlet port has a check valve precluding flow from the container through the outlet port. The bleed valve is in communication with an aperture formed through the container. The bleed valve relieves excess pressure in the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: The Fountainhead Group, Inc.Inventors: Joseph F. Arcuri, Mark I. Cushman, George A. Mitchell, Mario J. Restive
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Patent number: 8048321Abstract: An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy coat phase from a whole blood sample. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Jennifer E. Woodell-May, Joel C. Higgins, Brandon Miller
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Publication number: 20110226816Abstract: A liquid dispenser has an intermediate body which permits the dispenser head to rotate freely on its container, until the intermediate body is hand-blocked from rotating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: GUALA DISPENSING S.P.A.Inventor: Riccardo Alluigi
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Patent number: 7992809Abstract: Provided is a manual air-actuated spray paint apparatus and associated method for evenly disbursing paint in a controlled manner. Such an apparatus preferably includes a portable reservoir for holding the paint therein and a hand-actuated paint applicator removably coupled thereto. A mechanism for simultaneously discharging a single stream of paint and a volume of air may also be included. A discharge spout is removably mated to and in fluid communication with the paint applicator for mixing the single paint stream and the volume of air as they pass through the spout. A trigger is pivotally mated to the housing and is articulated between tensioned and released positions to activate the paint discharging mechanism. When the trigger is engaged, the paint is directed upwardly out of the reservoir and travels out the discharge spout to be applied to the surface intended to receive the paint.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: Leonard Barnett
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Patent number: 7975881Abstract: A refrigerated beverage dispenser. A beverage container is carried in a covered refrigerated housing that includes a heat exchanger for maintaining beverage at a predetermined temperature. A dispensing tube provides a conduit for the beverage. To dispense the liquid, a pressure differential is produced whereby the pressure on the liquid in the container is greater than the pressure at a dispensing port.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Appliance Development CorporationInventors: Dov Z Glucksman, Laura J Nickerson, Gary P McGonagle, Ulrich Bernard Schnacke
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Publication number: 20110155765Abstract: Handy San is a hand sanitizer dispenser that can be worn around the wrist like a bracelet. This item allows individuals user-convenience to guard against bacteria and germs to keep their hands clean to promote personal hygiene. The comfortable bracelet dispenser allows for freedom of movement and easy access to hand sanitizer liquid. The device is comprised of a hollow wristband made of plastic or other suitable biodegradable compounds. There is an opening on one side of the bracelet where the sanitizer can be dispensed, with a cap that hinges open and closed. Users open the cap and then slide the dispenser lever with one hand allowing the device to be activated. On the other side of the bracelet may be a small air pump button that can be pressed to increase internal pressure enabling the liquid to flow out of the device easier. The device is refillable and/or disposable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Vincent Properzi
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Publication number: 20110147419Abstract: [Problem] To provide by the present invention a pressure-accumulation dispenser that can be given a pressure-accumulation function with a simple structure. [Means for Solving Problems] A pressure-accumulation dispenser pressurizes and injects liquid in a cylinder 11 from a nozzle portion 21 to the outside by sliding a piston portion 23 in the cylinder 11 up and down with rotation of a trigger includes a pressure-accumulation giving valve in the piston portion 23. The pressure-accumulation giving valve is formed of a piston valve 51, a spring body 52, and a piston cover 53, or the pressure-accumulation giving valve is formed of an insertion valve seat 54, a piston valve 51, a spring body 52, and a piston cover 53.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Atsushi Tada, Mitsuaki Shaduki, Yoshiharu Hiraoka
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Patent number: 7922039Abstract: A toy gun is disclosed that may have a pressurized elastomeric supply bladder in fluid communication with an elastomeric pulse bladder via a trigger valve. The pulse bladder may also be in fluid communication with a pulse nozzle via a pulse valve that is operatively connected to the pulse bladder so that the pulse valve moves from a closed position to an open position when the pulse bladder expands. When the supply bladder is filled with pressurized liquid and the trigger valve is opened, pressurized liquid from the supply bladder is forced into the pulse bladder. As the pulse bladder expands, the expansion eventually causes the pulse valve to open and cause a burst of liquid to be discharged from the pulse bladder through the pulse nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.Inventors: Brian Jablonski, Joseph Dobkin, Raymond A. Mead
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Publication number: 20110079616Abstract: A device including a container which defines a primary opening and a container outlet, a pressurizing member attached to or integral with the container and configured pressurizing the contents of the container, a liquid conduit defining a conduit inlet and a conduit outlet, the conduit inlet being in fluid communication with the interior of the container, a spray nozzle attached to or integral with the conduit and in fluid communication therewith, a valve for controlling the flow of liquid from the container to the spray nozzle, and a filter disposed upstream of the spray nozzle. A related method is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Charles R. Holmes
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Patent number: 7913714Abstract: A check valve assembly which in an open position allows liquid to flow in one direction through the assembly including a moving sealing member which engages a seal to prevent liquid flow in a second opposite direction. The sealing member may be moved into engagement with the seal by rotation of a stem with an eccentric to block flow in both directions. A check valve and shut-off device assembly which in an open position allows liquid to flow in one direction through the assembly until gas or foam is mixed with the liquid. The shut-off device includes a sealing member which engages a seal to block flow through the assembly when foam or gas is present in the liquid. The check valve includes a sealing member which can reset the shut-off device. The check valve sealing member also engages the same sealing member to prevent any flow through the assembly in a closed position. In an open position, the check valve sealing member may engage the seal to prevent reverse flow of liquid through the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Perlick CorporationInventors: Gennady Arov, Larry M. Molinari
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Patent number: 7905428Abstract: A sprayer has a sprayer outlet and a pressurizable reservoir adapted to contain a fluid. The reservoir has an air-pressure outlet and a reservoir outlet, the reservoir outlet being in fluid connection with the sprayer outlet. Detachable, pressurizable tanks are adapted to contain a chemical, each tank having a chemical outlet and an air-pressure inlet. Each air-pressure inlet is in fluid connection with the air-pressure outlet of the reservoir for equalizing air pressure between the reservoir and each tank. A switch is adjustable between a plurality of settings for causing at least one of the chemical outlets to be in fluid connection with the sprayer outlet. A ratio valve is provided for selecting a fluid flow rate out of the selected outlet. Fluids flowing into the sprayer outlet from the outlets are mixed together prior to discharge from the sprayer outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Inventor: Max A. Probasco
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Patent number: 7896203Abstract: A dispensing apparatus capable of being detachably coupled to a container for dispensing liquid from the container is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus includes a central unit, a pump, a release valve assembly, a pipe, and a nozzle. The central unit is configured to detachably couple with an opening of the container containing the liquid. The pump is configured at a first end portion of the central unit. The pump is operable to generate pressure within the container. The release valve assembly is configured in the central unit. The release valve assembly is capable of controlling a flow of the liquid from the container and dispensing the liquid. The pipe is attached to the release valve assembly. The pipe is capable of carrying the liquid to be dispensed. The nozzle is configured at a second end portion of the central unit and is capable of dispensing the liquid from the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventor: Ezra Myron
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Publication number: 20110042487Abstract: The present invention provides a discharge implement of reservoir for portable pressurized sprayer” comprising a discharging vent and a discharging hose. The discharging vent, which created in a vertical tucked buttress for a recessed sole of a portable reservoir, has an end exposed outwardly. The discharging hose has an end opening connected to the exposed end of the discharging vent and another end opening connected to a cylindrical discharging mount of a diaphragm compression pump respectively. If air is mingled in the compressed water, the air is immediately brought into the discharging hose and pass the discharging vent to flow into the portable reservoir with all damped moisture therein so that the damped moisture is completely eliminated without damped moisture remained therein. Thus, the drawbacks of harmfully affecting all parts therein and shortening service life for the portable pressurized sprayer incurred can be entirely avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Ying Lin CAI, Chao Fou HSU
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Publication number: 20110036414Abstract: A pressure regulator (3) for a tapping apparatus (1), provided with a pressure cartridge (13) and a pressure regulating device (16), wherein the pressure regulating device is coupled to an operating element (5) and comprises at least a first spring element (17) which engages a first side of a movement element (18) of the pressure regulating device (16), while on an opposite side of the pressure regulating device, a space (20) is provided which, during use, is in communication with a compartment of the tapping apparatus, the arrangement being such that when operating the operating element the at least one spring element is tensioned for biasing the pressure regulating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: HEINEKEN SUPPLY CHAIN B.V.Inventor: Arie-Maarten Paauwe
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Publication number: 20110036451Abstract: A device for the dosed dispensing of a liquid is presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the device can include a composite container including (i) a flexible inner container, in which a liquid can be provided, and (ii) a form-retaining outer container in which the inner container can be fixed. The device further comprises a tap unit which is connected to the composite container and which comprises an outflow channel and a valve. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention the inner container has a dispensing opening and the outer container is provided with a neck enclosing the dispensing opening. Further, the inner container can be connected to the outer container both at the area of the dispensing opening as well as at a location remote from the dispensing opening. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention the outer container can have an opening for introducing a displacing medium, such as, for example, air, at a location remote from the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: DISPENSING TECHNOGIES B.V.Inventors: Wilhelmus Johannes Joseph Maas, Dominicus Jan Van Wijk, Petrus Lambertus Wilhelmus Hurkmans
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Publication number: 20100320228Abstract: The present invention relates to a water gun system comprising: a water reservoir, where the water reservoir includes pressurized air; a rechargeable battery, where the rechargeable battery supplies power to the pressurizing mechanism for the reservoir; an air intake valve, where the air intake that pulls air into the reservoir; a fill cap, where the fill cap for inserting water into the reservoir; and a water tube, where the water tube extends from the reservoir and includes a connector that attaches to a water gun. The reservoir further includes a power switch. An air pressure hose transmits pressurized into air within the reservoir. The water gun system may be assembled in a backpack form and includes at least one strap to enable a user to strap the backpack onto the user's back.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: JAMES CARROLL
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Publication number: 20100258043Abstract: A system for use in providing moisture for plants including; a corn based polymer jell in a pressurized container pressurized to a first pressure above atmospheric pressure. A flexible hose connected to the pressurized container and to a manually operated pump, the manually operated pump supplying polymer jell pressurized at a second pressure higher than the first pressure through a rigid tube and out a tip on the tube and into soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Chris Dyson-Coope, Warren Moore
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Patent number: 7810679Abstract: A home beer dispensing apparatus has a keg having a self-contained bag filled with a beer and a pressure system. The pressure system creates a pressurized air space between the keg inner walls and the bag to assist in the dispensing of the beer. The pressure system has a keg one-way air valve mounted to a top wall of the keg to permit entry of pressurized air into the keg. The pressure system has a pressure reservoir mounted in the dispensing apparatus outside the keg and in fluid flow communication with the keg one-way valve. The reservoir stores a charge of pressurized air and supplies at least a portion of this charge to the keg through the keg air valve when the dispensing apparatus is operated to dispense the beer. The reservoir provides a reserved charge of pressurized gas that is on hand to reduce dampening pressure fluctuations during beer dispensing which can result in beer frothing, especially during the early stages of beer dispensing when the air head space in the keg is small.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A.Inventors: Albert W. Wauters, Ian Anderson, Edward P. Duffy
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Patent number: 7798373Abstract: An airpot beverage dispenser (10) having a composite dispense tube (40) with an exterior outlet (44) adjacent a top of a hollow body (20) and an interior inlet (110) located adjacent a bottom (16) for passing beverage (36) from adjacent the bottom (16) to the outlet when the interior of the hollow body (20) is pressurized has a brew-through assembly with a cover body (24) for substantially closing the open top (18) except for a centrally located brew-through passageway (95) substantially smaller than the open top (18) and extending between an upwardly facing exterior brew-through inlet (30) and an interior outlet (102) that passes through a central passageway extending through a double-walled bellows (74) or extends past a plurality of bellows (FIG. 16, 114) that are laterally spaced from the passageway has an electronic display (48) for indicating a plurality of levels of the beverage (36) within the hollow body and a resistive (FIGS. 11-14) or capacitive (FIG.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Food Equipment Technologies Company, Inc.Inventors: Leszek M. Wroblewski, Bartosz Sokolski, Michael W. Lassota, Christopher P. Michalek, Zbigniew G. Lassota
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Patent number: 7793804Abstract: A reservoir pump in which liquid supplied from a container in which the pump is installed enters a pressure chamber with respect to which a piston reciprocates in suction and compression strokes. The chamber communicates with a reservoir, (the supply) so that liquid is supplied into the chamber in the suction stroke of the piston and transferred under pressure into the reservoir during the compression stroke. The chamber is open to supply and to the reservoir via one-way valves which open during the suction and compression strokes, respectively. A passage providing an orifice with a cross section much smaller than the cross section of the opening into the chamber, which communicates the chamber with the supply, is open via another one-way valve during the suction stroke. Air enters through the passageway. This air is compressed during the compression stroke.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Chapin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. McGiveron
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Patent number: 7793801Abstract: A method of pumping liquid from a container to a destination comprises the steps of connecting a foot operable air pump in sealed air-delivery relation to the container; connecting a liquid delivery hose in sealed liquid receiving-relation to the container at the aperture such that the inlet end of the liquid delivery hose is submerged in liquid in the container, the liquid delivery hose having a hand operable valve for controlling the flow of the liquid through the liquid delivery hose; and operating the foot operable air pump by a foot, so as to pump air into the container, and operating the hand operable valve by a hand, so as to cause the liquid to flow from the container, through the liquid delivery hose, and to the destination. A related system, fitting, and adapter are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: David Carl Drummond
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Patent number: 7789275Abstract: A noncontainer pressurizing pump sprayer includes a body, which defines a chamber. A piston is positioned within the container and is coupled to a shaft. The piston divides the chamber into an upper section and a lower section. An inlet valve is positioned on the body and permits flow of fluid into the lower section but restricts flow out of the lower section. The shaft of the piston is coupled to a handle. A spray nozzle includes an actuator that is coupled to a control valve and a discharge outlet that is in fluid communication with the lower section of the chamber. In one embodiment, a tube extends continuously from a point upstream of the control valve to a point downstream of the control valve. In another embodiment, a tube is coupled to the piston and extends through the handle. In another embodiment, the tube extends continuously from the spray nozzle and is coupled to the piston.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.Inventors: Ronald F. Englhard, Donald J. Shanklin
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Publication number: 20100181345Abstract: An improved container and closure. Some embodiments are directed toward a pressurized container adapted to be utilized is any orientation. In one particular embodiment, a bladder separates a dispensable fluid in the container from a pressurizing fluid. Movement of the bladder via force from the pressuring fluid keeping the dispensable fluid in fluid communication with an outlet of the container regardless of orientation of the container. Some embodiments provide an improved sealing arrangement for a pressurized container and closure, wherein a bladder is utilized as a seal between the container and the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.Inventor: Jim J. Hilarides
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Publication number: 20100155429Abstract: A pump lid assembly for use with a container, the lid assembly having a rotatable pump cylinder configuration and a pump piston mechanically associated with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration such that at least a portion of the piston is deployed within the pump cylinder, thereby defining between them a variable pump volume. The pump piston is configured with a substantially cylindrical piston wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface such that at least a portion of the interior surface is configured for releasable attachment to the container such that when the lid is attached to the container and at least a portion of the piston circumscribes the part of the container. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the piston wall interacts with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration and the association is such that rotation of the rotatable pump cylinder configuration generates linear motion of the rotatable pump cylinder configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Shlomo HAIMI
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Publication number: 20100155412Abstract: A container for the pressurized discharge of a fluid contained therein, the container having a container body, a pump lid deployed on the container body for pressurizing an interior volume of the container, a release control arrangement; and an outlet nozzle. The pump lid has a rotatable pump cylinder configuration and a pump piston mechanically associated with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration such that at least a portion of the piston is deployed within the pump cylinder, thereby defining between them a variable pump volume, the pump piston configured with a substantially cylindrical piston wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface such that at least a portion of the interior surface is configured for releasable attachment to the container and at least a portion of the exterior surface interacts with the rotatable pump cylinder configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Shlomo HAIMI
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Patent number: 7740151Abstract: A hand operated air pump apparatus comprising an internal bellows in communication with an outer bellows wherein variable force on air pump forces compressed air through a discharge valve into a annulus between a bottle and a flexible bladder wherein said pump is attached upon a container or bottle like vessel wherein pumping action forces from bottle highly viscous substances, that may contain solid or abrasive particles, through a discharge spout without internal substance being contaminated by air or other environmental factors thus allowing for an improved method of removing all contents within a container with greater ease.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Inventor: William Bundy Stone
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Patent number: 7717142Abstract: A method for the production of a filled metering pump arrangement fills a product capable of flow into a film bag, which is accommodated in a container. The film bag and the container are closed by means of a pump that can be activated manually, which blocks a fluid connection between an outlet opening and the interior of the film bag, in the unstressed state, by means of at least one kick-back valve. Furthermore, the gas situated in the film bag is removed, at least approximately completely, by having at least one feed channel remain open in the container after it has been closed by the pump. By means of the at least one feed channel, a fluid that is under pressure is introduced into the container so that the film bag is compressed in the container and as a result, the gases situated in the film bag are ejected from it through the pump and/or through a bypass channel that circumvents it.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Steven Padar
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Publication number: 20090308898Abstract: The present invention is a substantially spherical beverage container that enables a person to carry a large volume, about 480 to 720 fluid ounces, of beverage or other fluid. In several embodiments of the present invention the container has at least one handle, but preferably two handles are integrated into the container. The container is preferably made of recyclable material. More preferably the container is made of only one type of recyclable material to facilitate easy recycling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Jason Polano, Lynn Renaud
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Publication number: 20090230155Abstract: A dispensing apparatus capable of being detachably coupled to a container for dispensing liquid from the container is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus includes a central unit, a pump, a release valve assembly, a pipe, and a nozzle. The central unit is configured to detachably couple with an opening of the container containing the liquid. The pump is configured at a first end portion of the central unit. The pump is operable to generate pressure within the container. The release valve assembly is configured in the central unit. The release valve assembly is capable of controlling a flow of the liquid from the container and dispensing the liquid. The pipe is attached to the release valve assembly. The pipe is capable of carrying the liquid to be dispensed. The nozzle is configured at a second end portion of the central unit and is capable of dispensing the liquid from the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Ezra Myron
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Patent number: 7581662Abstract: A multi-compartment spray dispenser with common pressurizer includes a single container divided into four sub-chambers, each of which is separate from each of the other sub-chambers. Each sub-chamber has its own separate outlet. A pumping mechanism is common to the sub-chambers and causes pressurization of the sub-chambers simultaneously. When it is desired to dispense liquid from one of the sub-chambers, a hose connection is coupled to the hose connection on the container, thereby opening a flow path for liquid through a hose connected to the hose connector and a nozzle having an actuating valve. Should flow of liquid slow, it is easy to re-pressurize the sub-chamber through operation of the pumping mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventor: Michael Powell
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Patent number: 7562794Abstract: Pump for applying an increased or reduced pressure to a container. The pump is provided with a plate-like part which reacts to the pressure difference between the container and the environment. This part can preferably adopt two stable positions, and a change is signalled. This change can be brought about, for example, by the sound generated as a result of the plate-like part turning over. The pitch and the like of the sound can be influenced by arranging the plate-like part in a hollow piston and providing the latter with openings leading to the environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Vacu Vin Innovations Ltd.Inventors: Bart Lambertus Theodorus Johannes Van De Braak, Patrick Lambertus Kerkhof, Eelco Jan Gerardus Witteveen
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Patent number: 7556689Abstract: A spreading device (10) includes an injector (14) and a spreading tube (16) connected with the injector. The injector contains therein a viscous thermal medium material for being spread on a surface of a cooling device for electronic components. The spreading tube defines therein at least one outlet hole (164) for release of the thermal medium material contained in the injector. The spreading device further includes means formed on the spreading tube for evenly distributing the material released through the outlet hole of the spreading tube over an entire area of the surface to be applied with the thermal medium material.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Peng Lee, Tay-Jian Liu
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Publication number: 20090140010Abstract: A fluid dispenser pump for associating with a fluid reservoir (60), said pump comprising a pump body (10), a pump chamber (20), and at least a first piston (72) that is slidable in said pump chamber (20) so as to dispense the fluid through a dispenser orifice (45), said pump including a priming air channel (100) that connects said pump chamber (20) to said reservoir (60) while the pump is being primed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: Samuel Pruvot
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Patent number: 7527179Abstract: The present invention is a container lid assembly that includes an integral pump. A main feature of the present invention is a pump configuration that activates the reciprocating linear motion of the piston portion of the pump by the rotational movement of a pump actuating element that is interconnected to the piston portion. The pump configuration of the present invention may be configured so as to create at least a partial vacuum within the container. Alternatively, the pump configuration may be configured so as to pressurize the interior volume of the container. The lid consists of two major pieces, a seat portion that includes the pump cylinder, and a rotatable piston portion that includes the pump piston and the interconnected piston actuating element section. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the pump piston and the piston actuating element section are integrally formed.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Inventor: Shlomo Haimi
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Publication number: 20080277413Abstract: A toy gun is disclosed that may have a pressurized elastomeric supply bladder in fluid communication with an elastomeric pulse bladder via a trigger valve. The pulse bladder may also be in fluid communication with a pulse nozzle via a pulse valve that is operatively connected to the pulse bladder so that the pulse valve moves from a closed position to an open position when the pulse bladder expands. When the supply bladder is filled with pressurized liquid and the trigger valve is opened, pressurized liquid from the supply bladder is forced into the pulse bladder. As the pulse bladder expands, the expansion eventually causes the pulse valve to open and cause a burst of liquid to be discharged from the pulse bladder through the pulse nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: HASBRO, INC.Inventors: Brian Jablonski, Joseph Dobkin, Raymond A. Mead
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Publication number: 20080265060Abstract: A device and a spray head for atomizing a cosmetic fluid by with an electrically operable compressed air generator. In order to permit atomization of the fluid largely without any delay, an intermediate store for the fluid is arranged above and/or directly next to a nozzle. When the device is switched off, some fluid remains in the intermediate store so that, immediately after the compressed air feed is switched on, initially, fluid is transported from the intermediate store into the nozzle and is atomized, at least until a feed of fluid from the reservoir takes place.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2004Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Reiker Canfield, Bernhard Jasper, Reinhard Neuhaus, Detlef Schmitz, Jacques Achille Blanie
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Publication number: 20080251536Abstract: A bottled beverage dispenser includes a bottle receiving space for receiving a bottle having an opening to an interior containing a liquid. A fitting is sealed to the opening of the bottle. The fitting has an inlet passage and an outlet passage—each for communicating with the bottle interior. A dip tube extends from the outlet passage to a bottom portion of the bottle interior. An air pump is connected to the inlet and operates to pump air into the bottle interior above the liquid. A tap is connected inline with the dip tube and is user-activated to dispense liquid from the bottle interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Kam-Lai Wong
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Patent number: 7427004Abstract: A pressurized sprayer comprises a pump attachment. The pump attachment includes a body that defines a chamber in which a piston is reciprocally mounted. The piston is coupled to a handle by a shaft. The piston separates the chamber into a first portion and as second portion. The second portion in communication with an inlet valve and outlet passage. A spray nozzle is in communication with the outlet passage and is rigidly attached to the pump attachment.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Shanklin, Ronald F. Englhard
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Publication number: 20080210708Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus having a) a compressed gas or CO2 cartridge controller, b) a hydraulic pressure medium connected to the CO2 cartridge controller, c) a flow control valve connected to the hydraulic pressure medium; and d) a hydraulic piston connected to the hydraulic pressure medium, whereby a CO2 cartridge applies pressure to the hydraulic pressure medium controlled by the CO2 cartridge controller, the flow control valve is operated to precisely meter hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic piston, and the hydraulic piston provides the linear force to dispense a fluid product with similar and matching regulation under pressure. A rotary valve can be provided to use spent CO2 to retract the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: ADVANCED FLUID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLCInventor: James Yeames
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Publication number: 20080203117Abstract: The subject of this invention is a fresh water refill tank which is used to refill the fresh water tanks on Motor Homes, Fifth Wheels, Travel trailers, and Pop ups. The tank includes either a pump assembly or air pressure assembly to transfer the water from the tank to your motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or pop up. The pump assembly has a pump that sets in the bottom of the tank. With a hose attached from the pump to out side of the tank where a water hose is attached to connect to your motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or pop up. The air pressure assembly is used with air pump to pressurize the tank to push the water thru the siphon tube to the water hose that is connected to your motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or pop up.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Robert L. Townsend
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Patent number: 7377455Abstract: A portable sprayer comprising a generally cylindrically shaped tube and an air volume chamber, a piston rod inserted in the cylinder, a container for holding a material, a spray nozzle, and a delivery tube inserted in the container and extended to the spray nozzle is contained in a single unit. The spraying operation is activated by applying a pumping action to the piston rod. An air control valve mounted to the sprayer allows for the rapid bleed off of air from the unit. The preferred embodiment of the invention is of a size and weight so that it may easily carried.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Inventor: Scott A. Fyfe