With Container End Overcap Having Actuator Patents (Class 222/402.13)
  • Publication number: 20130186911
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a combined cap and actuator device for an aerosol container. The device has a body which is substantially cylindrically-shaped having a receiving portion, an actuating portion, and a waist portion. The body is reversible from an unactuating position wherein the valve of the aerosol container is closed to prevent product flow, to an actuating position wherein the valve is opened to dispense product into the receiving portion. A lid is attachable to seal the receiving portion, actuating portion or base of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Lloyd HORNLAND
  • Publication number: 20130175305
    Abstract: Disclosed is an inverted constant-volume injection mechanism using an actuator which comprises a valve member (5), a movable member (6), a pressing-on operation member (7), and a pressing operation lever (8). On the basis of an operation by a user to bold a container main body and press the pressing-on operation member (7) onto the scalp (13) or a pressing operation by the pressing operation lever (8), first, output valves (5a, 7d) of the actuator art closed and a flow-in valve (4b) of a stem (4) is opened so that the content in the container main body flows into a constant amount chamber (A) defined between the flow-in valve (4b) to the output valves (5a, 7d).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: MITANI VALVE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuo Ohshima
  • Publication number: 20130175297
    Abstract: A two-fluid dispenser capable of reducing odor, even when one of two fluids dispensed in foam has pungent odor. The dispenser includes: a first and a second dispenser container each including an upper surface from which a stem protrudes and is configured to dispense a fluid therein in foam in response to the stem depressed; and a dispenser tool fixedly fitted over the containers. The dispenser tool includes a dispenser head communicating with the containers and including a nozzle, so that when the dispenser head is depressed, the fluids are dispensed from the containers through the nozzle. The dispenser head includes a fluid guide mechanism to guide the fluids from the containers to be dispensed in foam through the nozzle such that the fluids have a layered pattern in which a first fluid layer is at least partly covered by a second fluid layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicants: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD., HOYU CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroki Sugimoto, Mitsuo Furusawa
  • Patent number: 8479752
    Abstract: A device for cleaning a surface comprises a pressurized container containing a cleaning composition; a nozzle through which the composition is arranged to be dispensed, in use, upon an actuation of a valve; a shroud attached to the container and surrounding the nozzle. The shroud has a hollow generally cylindrical portion adjacent to the nozzle for guiding the dispensed product in the direction in which it leaves the nozzle, and a flared portion at the end of the cylindrical portion furthest from the nozzle forming a spreading plate for guiding the dispensed product laterally when in contact, in use, with a surface to be cleaned. The nozzle is arranged to be actuated by movement of the container towards the shroud. The device comprises a reservoir. The nozzle and shroud are configured so that, in use, the cleaning composition is directed across the surface to be cleaned and into the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited
    Inventors: Paul John Duffield, Madeleine Chadwick
  • Publication number: 20130161351
    Abstract: A apparatus for delivering a predetermined quantity of content from a pressurized container includes a dispensing assembly which sits on the container and connects with an upper portion of a valve stem of the valve assembly, wherein the dispensing assembly includes a) an actuator cap having a discharge passage, which is open or obstructed and wherein the actuator cap acts as a metering chamber in combination with b) an adaptor which fits inside the cap and also snuggly engages the valve stem. The cap fits snuggly over the adjuster to define a metering chamber which depending on its position can close off the metered chamber or open it to the dispensing conduit\nozzle. When the cap is depressed it pushes down on the adjuster which depresses the valve. The chamber fills, but nothing is released until the upstroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: FOAMIX LTD.
    Inventors: Meir Eini, Tami Winitz, David Schuz
  • Publication number: 20130153607
    Abstract: An aerosol actuator which may be connected to a container to form an aerosol delivery system or package wherein the aerosol actuator includes two parts: a base and a trigger, the trigger including a integrated cap for the base, trigger, spring or living hinge, manifold and orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CALMAR, INC.
    Inventor: Steven A. Sell
  • Patent number: 8459508
    Abstract: A shroud includes a body portion having an opening adapted to receive one of at least two different containers. An upper portion of the body portion is adapted to interact with one of the at least two different containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan R. Westphal
  • Publication number: 20130140333
    Abstract: An aerosol trigger actuator having two or three parts includes one or more living hinges (170) allowing the two or three parts to act together to release a product from a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CALMAR, INC.
    Inventor: Steven A. Sell
  • Publication number: 20130140329
    Abstract: An actuator (1) for a hand-held aerosol container fitted centrally at its top with a dispensing valve, said actuator comprising: (i) a cup-shaped over-cap (3) attachable to the container and comprising a top wall defining a gap through which a spray channel passes, said gap restricting lateral movement of the spray channel; (ii) a spray channel (4) in fluid connection with the valve; (iii) an actuator button (5) comprising a finger pad from which a keel depends; the keel dependent from the finger pad of the button (5) being able to press down onto the spray channel (4) and the spray channel (4) on to the valve after the first slide movement of the button (5), but not before; whereby the actuator button (5) has a distinct first slide movement that puts it into an orientation in which a second depression movement causes release of the contents of the associated dispenser and in that the force required for the first slide movement of the actuator button (5) is at least 5N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Chambers, Andrew Fielding, Adam William Peacock, Graham Paul Randall, James Edward Roe, Jason Peter Roebuck, Kevin John Stamp
  • Patent number: 8453875
    Abstract: What is being proposed is a dispensing device for a preferably cosmetic liquid and a manufacturing method. A first material is pretreated in areas through the application of a coating or embossing foil such that a second material which is injection-molded directly against it does not bond with the first material in the pretreated area but rather can be detached again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbH
    Inventor: Reinhard Neuhaus
  • Patent number: 8453944
    Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can helps to reduce finger pain and hand fatigue. The ergonomic adapter has a collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. An arcuate finger strip extends upward from the rear side of the collar and over the push-button nozzle on the spray can when the adapter is fitted onto the body of the spray can. The collar and the arcuate finger strip are made of a resilient, flexible material such as butyl rubber. The arcuate finger strip preferably has a concave upper surface. The collar has enlarged traction pads positioned to facilitate gripping by the user. When the user grips the ergonomic adapter, the user's index finger rests in the concave, arcuate finger strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: The LaserCan Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
  • Patent number: 8444026
    Abstract: A single piece actuator includes first and second actuating members. A dispensing orifice is disposed between the first and second actuating members. A manifold is in fluid communication with the dispensing orifice. The manifold includes a base adapted to impinge a valve stem of a container and place same in fluid communication with the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Beth Adams, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Daniel A. Andersen, Han Xin, Matthew Grossman, Kit R. Morris
  • Patent number: 8419411
    Abstract: An aerosol container (1), comprising:—a reservoir (2) containing a propellant and a foodproduct;—operable discharge means (3) to discharge the foodproduct;—a dispensing head (10) defining a foodproduct receiving space (11) to receive the foodproduct from the discharge means (3), a distal part (15) of the head (10) having foodproduct shaping projections (12), wherein the foodproduct receiving space comprises an upstream foodproduct receiving space (11A, 11B) that widens, viewed in a foodproduct discharge direction, wherein a maximum diameter (D1) of the foodproduct receiving space of the dispensing head is larger than about 2 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Friesland Brands B.V.
    Inventors: Werner Marie Camiel Clauwaert, Annick Albertine Alfons Dumon, Luc Bart Spelmans, Marcel Braakhekke
  • Patent number: 8408208
    Abstract: The dispenser has a body (1), with a mouthpiece cover (2). Opening of the cover urges a junction member (3) towards a source (4) of a medicament to be released as a dose by pressing a spout (5) of the source inwards of the source. The source is supported by a cap (11) clipped to the end of a source-enclosing barrel (12) with intern al splines (10). The barrel is welded (15) to the main to part (16) of the body at a position determined by the extension of the source towards the distal end (17) of the barrel when the cover is open, the welding position being determined by a plug (18) simulating the cap and its bush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Clinical Designs Limited
    Inventor: Raymond John Bacon
  • Patent number: 8403184
    Abstract: For acoustic sealing of a spray cap (7) for an aerosol can or spray can, the spray cap includes a push button (6) and a nap body (7a) and is provided with an acoustic seal (49) between the push button (6) and the cap body (7a). The acoustic seal (49) includes a sealing lip (8) on a rim (7b) of the cap body (7a) and another sealing lip (9) on an adjacent rim (6a) of the push button (6). A pleasing sound is produced when product is discharged from the aerosol or spray can by manually actuating the push button, since the push button (6) is configured integral with a spray channel (10) connecting a valve stem (11) with a discharge opening (3) provided in the cap body (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Wella GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Eberhardt, Robert Goetz
  • Patent number: 8397953
    Abstract: A pocket-sized self-defense spray device is capable of dispensing a chemical irritant to cause temporary breathing difficulty and a burning sensation in the eyes of the target without any permanent damage. The device comprises a casing, a nozzle, and a multi-position trigger. The trigger is slidably mounted in the casing to be moveable from a safe position to an active position. The casing may contain a battery-powered light that is switched on to illuminate the target when the trigger is in the active position. The trigger button in the second position may then be depressed into an engaged position that causes chemical irritant to be discharged from a removable canister with a poppet valve into a nozzle chamber, and out the nozzle exit at a target. The casing includes an ergonomic finger grip that serves to prevent inadvertent discharge at the user, and ease of aiming at the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Alan Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20130056500
    Abstract: What is being proposed is a dispensing device for a preferably cosmetic liquid and a manufacturing method. A first material is pretreated in areas through the application of a coating or embossing foil such that a second material which is injection-molded directly against it does not bond with the first material in the pretreated area but rather can be detached again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: APTAR DORTMUND GMBH
    Inventor: Aptar Dortmund GMBH
  • Patent number: 8381951
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a tilt-activated valve stem operably connected to a valve on a container and a vibe motor in communication with the valve stem. The vibe motor is adapted to impart radial motion to the valve stem upon activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Helf, Edward L. Paas
  • Publication number: 20130043284
    Abstract: A product dispenser includes a housing adapted to receive a refill unit having a product reservoir. A multidirectional pushbar is carried by the housing and movable in a plurality of directions to actuate the pump. The multidirectional pushbar may be carried by a collar pivotally secured around a pushbar support member in the shape of a spherical zone. Pivoting movement of the multidirectional pushbar is converted into an actuating force by a transfer mechanism, which may include a vertically movable carriage. In other embodiments, the multidirectional pushbar may include ramped surfaces and may support a carriage having rolling elements. Lateral movement of the multidirectional pushbar causes the carriage to roll up the ramped surfaces and actuate a pump to dispense a product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Jackson W. Wegelin, Matthew J. Archer, Paul Brown
  • Publication number: 20130037582
    Abstract: A method of dispensing includes the steps of exerting a force on an actuator of a dispenser having a conduit with an inlet and an outlet in a first non-actuation state, to place the actuator in a second actuation state. When the actuator is in the second actuation state, the inlet and the outlet of the actuator are moved from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel A. Andersen, Lance D. Chady, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Mark E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130037581
    Abstract: An actuator includes a conduit and first and second tabs protruding from the conduit. Each tab includes a first angled face and a first flat face disposed adjacent a first end of the tab and a second angled face and a second flat face disposed adjacent a second end of the tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel E. Andersen, Lance D. Chady, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Mark E. Johnson, James R. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8360280
    Abstract: The invention concerns a diffuser device for an aerosol can with secure actuation having a cap, an end piece adapted to be fixed onto a diffusion valve of the aerosol can, the end piece being moveable in a direction of actuation so as to actuate the diffusion valve. An actuator is adapted to cause movement of the end piece in the direction of actuation, the actuator having a second degree of freedom between an initial secure position in which the actuator is blocked with respect to the direction of actuation and at least one unblocked position in which an actuating movement is possible, a cut-out being provided in the cap for the actuator. The actuating has an edge surface which is located, in the initial secure position, facing a rim of the cut-out parallel to the actuating direction, the movement in the second degree of freedom being a movement of pushing-in until the edge surface is clear of the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: I.T.W. Fastex France
    Inventor: Ludovic Tournier
  • Patent number: 8356734
    Abstract: A trigger type head cap for an aerosol sprayer allows residual gas inside of an aerosol container of the sprayer to be easily and reliably discharged and eliminated. The cap includes a cap cover to be placed on the aerosol container, which has a stem provided on a top thereof; a tubular member that has a stem mating part to mate with the stem and ends with a jet orifice to form a flow path continuous from the stem mating part to the jet orifice in the tubular member; and a trigger lever member capable of thrusting down the stem mating part. In addition, the cap has a rotatable rotary stopper (21) to hold the stem mating part in the state that it is thrust down, and a stopper operating lever for effecting rotation of the stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Fumakilla Limited
    Inventors: Toshiaki Oshimo, Hideo Kawamori, Kazunori Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20120292337
    Abstract: A handle attachment configured to provide a secure handle for a spray can and enable the operation of a dispenser valve of the spray can. The attachment includes a housing that defines a grip, a cap coupled to the housing, and an actuation device pivotally mounted to the housing. The cap has a C-shaped rim surrounding an opening that is sized to accommodate a valve mounting cup of the spray can. The rim has a lower portion in which a flange and slots are defined. The slots enable the lower portion of the rim to deflect radially outward relative to the remainder of the rim above the slots. The rigidity of the rim above its lower portion is increased with a ring that compresses the rim above the lower portion and/or a shoulder that defines an increased wall thickness of the cap above the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth Jay Becker
  • Patent number: 8276832
    Abstract: An actuator overcap for producing multiple spray patterns includes a cap having a hub with a lower surface defining a socket and an upper surface defining a chamber fluidly communicating with the socket. First and second barrels extend between the hub and a side wall of the cap to define first and second flow paths. A trigger is pivotably coupled to the cap and includes a seal support. A selector is coupled to the trigger, and includes a user-engageable pad and a seal. The seal is configured to closely fit within the hub chamber and defines a central aperture fluidly communicating with the hub chamber and a first notch extending radially outwardly from and fluidly communicating with the central aperture. The trigger and selector are pivotable with respect to the cap to place the first notch in fluid communication with one of the first and second flow paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Cory J. Nelson, Bjorn James Gunderson
  • Patent number: 8276788
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for heating a product dispensed from a handheld container having a nozzle for discharging the product from the container utilizes a discharge assembly having a discharge housing that defines a reservoir and is in fluid communication with the nozzle when the discharge assembly is coupled to the container. The reservoir receives the discharged product from the nozzle and collects the discharged product within the reservoir and allows the introduction of a warm liquid into the reservoir. A strainer allows the warm liquid introduced into the reservoir of the discharge housing to be separated from the discharged product by pouring the warm liquid from the discharge housing through the strainer. The strainer is configured to retain majority of the discharged product within the reservoir after pouring out the liquid. A product access port allows the discharged product to be removed from the reservoir of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Lance Lyda
  • Publication number: 20120241473
    Abstract: Improvements in an aerosol can liquid dispenser to provide a method to dispense a limited amount of fluid from within an aerosol can and to hold the fluid in a reservoir so it can be intermittently used. An operator may only dispense a few drops of liquid and use only a fraction of the dispensed quantity. The collection reservoir is located in a semi protected enclosure to minimize air flow over the fluid thereby reducing evaporation. A secures mechanism allows the dispenser to be quickly and easily mounted and removed from the top of an aerosol can. A removable cap closure to reduce evaporation of any dispensed fluid held in a reservoir. An overflow reservoir collects any excess fluid where it is held in a separate chamber and can be reclaimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Alan M. Paine
  • Patent number: 8272542
    Abstract: A handle attachment for mounting to a standardized valve mounting cup of a spray can and operating a push-type dispenser valve. The handle attachment includes a housing that defines a grip and a cap configured to couple with an outer diameter of the valve mounting cup. An actuation device is pivotally mounted to the housing and includes a trigger portion disposed adjacent the grip and a finger portion disposed within the cap for actuating the push-type dispenser valve. A C-shaped rim is disposed on the cap and defines a central opening sized to accommodate the valve mounting cup, a base located on the axis of symmetry of the rim, a circumferential gap located on the axis of symmetry diametrically opposite the base and separating two ends of the rim, and at least one slot disposed between the base and a diametrical chord perpendicular to the axis of symmetry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: SafeWorld International Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Jay Becker
  • Patent number: 8267286
    Abstract: An actuator cap for a pressurized aerosol spray can for the dispensing of marking compositions consists of an outer housing, an inner housing, and a rotatably mounted spray tip. The outer housing employs an annular chime for use with devices for remotely actuating pressurized aerosol spray cans. The inner housing connectively couples to various pressurized aerosol spray cans. The spray tip allows for efficient dispensing of marking composition through the pressurized aerosol spray can valve while also preventing accidental sideways discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas M. Smrt, John F. Smrt
  • Publication number: 20120199613
    Abstract: A product dispensing system includes an overcap that has a locking element extending therefrom. A container has a product disposed therein. A bracket is attached to the container. The bracket includes at least one flange and at least one slot. The at least one flange extends toward the at least one slot. A resilient member is disposed within the locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Donald J. Schumacher, Christine D. Beilstein, Dirk K. Nickel, Jinsong Yu, Gang Liu, Xiaogang Tan, Yuanheng Liu
  • Publication number: 20120187155
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing apparatus for containing a pressurized composition. The dispensing apparatus comprises a reservoir for containing the composition, a flow conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir having a distal end forming a flow conduit orifice; and a displaceable actuator head comprising a side wall having an interior surface and a dispensing orifice formed through the side wall. An intermediate member having an aperture extending there through is interposed between the interior surface of the displaceable actuator head and the distal end of the flow conduit. The intermediate member is affixed to either the interior surface of the actuator head aligning the aperture with the dispensing orifice or to the distal end of the flow conduit aligning the aperture with the flow conduit orifice. The intermediate member seals the dispensing orifice when the displaceable actuator head is biased to an at-rest position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: William Mercer Benson, Andrew William Franckhauser, Todd Mitchell Day, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, David Matthew Groh, Brian David Andres, Scott Edward Smith
  • Publication number: 20120187154
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for containing a pressurized composition, said dispensing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a composition; an actuator head comprising a side wall having an interior surface, said actuator head forming a dispensing orifice through said side wall; a displaceable flow conduit comprising a proximal end in fluid communication with said reservoir and a distal end forming a flow conduit orifice, said distal end being movably engaged with said interior surface of said actuator head; and an intermediate member interposed between said interior surface and said distal end and forming an aperture; and wherein said displaceable flow conduit is biased to an at-rest position and can be movably actuated to at least partially engage said intermediate member in a dispense position, thereby at least partially aligning said dispensing orifice with said flow conduit orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: William Mercer Benson, Andrew William Franckhauser, Todd Mitchell Day, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, David Matthew Groh, Brian David Andres, Scott Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 8201710
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism for a container includes a bracket and a connector. The bracket has upper and lower portions. An annular wall is disposed between the upper and lower portions. A plurality of projections extend from the lower portion. The projections are adapted to releasably engage an upper portion of a container. A tab extends radially inwardly from the upper portion. The connector has a prong, wherein a distal portion of the prong is spaced circumferentially from the connector. The prong is adapted to be secured within a slot defined between the tab and the annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Helf, Murthy S. Munagavalasa, Edward L. Paas
  • Patent number: 8201714
    Abstract: A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Steve James Tomkins, Timothy James Kennedy, Allan Freas Velzy, Peter Michaelian, John Thomas Jacobsen, Francois Dominique Claude Laine
  • Patent number: 8201757
    Abstract: A flow rate regulator of a unit structure, in which the mechanism keeps constant the amount of injection of the contents in an aerosol container independent of a variation in pressure of gas for content ejection. The flow rate regulator unit has an outer sheath member (15), an inner sheath member (16), piston members (17, 18), a coil spring (25), and an ejection piece (19). The contents are ejected in substantially the following route: “hole (15a)—annular space region (21) for outer path—hole (16a)—annular space region (22) for inner path—holes (17b, 18b)—inside path (18c)—valve action region (20)—penetration section (16d)—groove-like sections (16f, 19a)—ejection hole (19c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Mitani Valve Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masato Suzuki
  • Patent number: 8196784
    Abstract: A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making, a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Steve James Tomkins, Timothy James Kennedy, Allan Freas Velzy, Peter Michaellan, John Thomas Jacobsen, Francois Dominigue Claude Laine
  • Publication number: 20120118918
    Abstract: A dispensing system has a central longitudinal axis and includes a shroud adapted to receive a container. The shroud includes a gripping portion adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user. The dispensing system also includes an actuation member adapted to rotate about a rotation point on a rotation axis toward an interior of the shroud in response to a force applied to the actuation member by the user. The actuation member is configured such that a rotation distance is at least about 6 centimeters. The rotation distance is measured in a direction parallel to the central longitudinal axis between a location where the user can apply the force to the actuation member and the rotation point of the actuation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel A. Andersen, Erica Eden Cohen, Nathaniel Giraitis, Kevin Harrity, Paul Katz, Jonathan N. Mandell, Nicholas Oxley, Thomas A. Renner
  • Publication number: 20120111898
    Abstract: Proposed are an outlet valve and a dispensing device with an outlet valve for a cosmetic liquid. The outlet valve has a flatly resting valve element with an outlet formed therein. The outlet valve is able to open through the elastic deformation of the valve element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH
    Inventor: Reinhard Neuhaus
  • Publication number: 20120097713
    Abstract: A spray through cap (1) for a pressurised fluid container (2), said cap comprising an outer shell (6) defining a outlet aperture (3) and a sidewall gap (4), a chassis (8) over which the outer shell sits, the chassis comprising a plinth (11) that supports a spray channel (7) suitable for transferring a pressurised fluid from a pressurised fluid container to the outlet aperture and an activation paddle (9) hinged at its lower edge, said activation paddle comprising a member (12) adjacent to the sidewall gap in the outer shell and a strut (13) projecting inwards from said member, the strut pressing upon a projection from the plinth supporting the spray channel and thereby causing depression of the spray channel when lateral pressure is applied to the member adjacent to the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Ian Alec MacKinnon, Geoffrey Stephen Mawtus
  • Patent number: 8152030
    Abstract: A valve wrench assembly restores functionality to an aerosol container by being selectively and removably attachable the annular container rim adjacent the container outlet, which has been damaged or otherwise compromised, and by opening the valve of the compromised outlet and subsequently directing the aerosol container's product as purposed. The valve wrench assembly comprises an annular fitting assembly and a plunger assembly. The fitting assembly interfaces the plunger assembly to the container, which plunger assembly comprises a sleeve, a nut, and a plunger structure. The sleeve comprises communicating cavities in which the nut and plunger structure are received. The plunger structure is coupled to the nut, each of which provide certain conduit. The gasket structures axially align the plunger assembly with the container outlet and matter-conducting conduit thus extends from the container outlet to the assembly outlet via the valve wrench assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Donald L. Coroneos
  • Patent number: 8146782
    Abstract: Disclosed is a foam head (1) for a propellant container (2) with an inner and an outer crimped edge (3, 4) of a valve disk (5). Said foam head (1) comprises an actuating button (6) and a foam discharge port (7) and is embodied so as to sit directly on a valve stem (8). A bottom section (9) of the foam head (1) has an outer diameter (10) that is approximately identical to an inner diameter (11) of the inner crimped edge (3). An outer rib (13) which faces the actuating button (6) is disposed in a lower area (12) of the bottom section (9) so as to engage underneath a bottom side (14) of the inner crimped edge (3). A lower edge (15) of the bottom section (9) is provided with at least one recess (16) in order to form an annular spring (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Wella GmbH
    Inventors: Maria Gross, Harald Lohnes, Gabriele Stolper
  • Patent number: 8146779
    Abstract: An orienting skirt joined to an aerosol can, the orienting skirt having a generally arcuate rim extending outward such that when the can is placed on a flat surface, the rim urges the can into a predetermined generally stable horizontal configuration with the discharge nozzle oriented in an upright direction. A full release actuator is disposed adjacent to the valve stem of the aerosol can and has a trigger and a discharge nozzle such that when the trigger is pressed the contents of the aerosol can are dispensed through the discharge nozzle. With the discharge nozzle in an upright direction, the contents of the can are dispersed more evenly on the interior surfaces of the trash can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin Bromber
  • Patent number: 8127968
    Abstract: An actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The actuator comprises an actuator button being rotatable relative to a base for movement between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. The actuator button is tiltable relative to the base for actuating the aerosol valve to dispense the aerosol product when the actuator button is rotated into the unlocked rotational position. The actuator button is inhibited from tilting relative to the base when the actuator button is moved into the locked rotational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Aptar Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Timothy Yerby, Gerald J. Marquardt, Craig Braun, Jonathan D. Werner
  • Publication number: 20120037663
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a shroud for holding a container. The shroud has a gripping portion adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user and an actuation area. The actuation area is activated by a user upon exertion of a force generally transverse to a central longitudinal axis. The force rotates the actuation area about a rotation point that is on the central longitudinal axis of the dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Erica Eden Cohen, Daniel A. Andersen, Kevin Harrity, Paul Katz, Jonathan N. Mandell, Nicholas Oxley, Thomas A. Renner
  • Publication number: 20120037668
    Abstract: An ergonomically excellent hand-held aerosol dispenser (1) comprising an aerosol container (3) and an attached spray through cap (2), the container (3) having a valve (15) at its top and a waisted section (4) towards its upper end, the upper expansion of the waisted section (4) smoothly continuing into the attached cap (2), the attached cap (2) reaching a maximum cross-sectional dimension which decreases further up and having: (i) an actuator button (6) located on its surface (8) above its maximum cross-sectional dimension, said button (6) being angled upwards at from 15° to 50°; (ii) a spray aperture (7) on the opposite side of the cap (2) from the actuator button (6); and (iii) an associated spray channel (15) providing a fluid connection between the valve (15) on the container (3) and the spray aperture (7); the dimensions of the dispenser (1) allowing the consumer to grip the dispenser (1) around the waisted section (4) of the container and, with the same hand, press upon the actuator button (6) with an i
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: David Huw Bicknell, Richard Chambers, Andrew Fielding, Adam William Peacock, Graham Paul Randall, James Edward Roe, Jason Peter Roebuck, Kevin John Stamp
  • Publication number: 20120031933
    Abstract: An actuation member for a dispensing system includes a shroud that is adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user. The actuation member includes a portion of a sidewall of the shroud. The portion is integral with the sidewall of the shroud such that no visible or distinct trigger is formed as part of the dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel A. Andersen, Erica Eden Cohen, Kevin Harrity, Paul Katz, Jonathan N. Mandell, Nicholas Oxley, Thomas A. Renner
  • Patent number: 8109412
    Abstract: A dispenser head (1) for associating with a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, so as to form a fluid dispenser, the head including a connection sleeve (11) for connecting to an outlet (31) of the dispenser member, the sleeve (11) being connected to a fluid dispenser orifice (13, 13?) via an internal channel (12), the head being characterized in that it further includes a fluid collection dish (14) for collecting the fluid at the outlet from the dispenser orifice, the dish defining a bottom (141) that is situated below the dispenser orifice under normal conditions of use of the head, such that the fluid drops by gravity into the dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Airlessystems
    Inventors: Laurent Decottignies, Myriam Bourdon
  • Patent number: 8100298
    Abstract: An improved actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The improved actuator comprises a base for mounting to the aerosol container. A unitary actuator button supports a nozzle extending between the aerosol valve and a terminal orifice. The actuator button is rotatable about the base between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. The unitary actuator button is movable for pivoting the nozzle button to actuate the aerosol valve for dispensing aerosol product from the terminal orifice when the actuator button is in the unlocked rotational position. The unitary actuator button is inhibited from pivoting the nozzle button when the actuator button is rotated into the locked rotational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: APTARGROUP, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald J. Marquardt, Jason A. Ksiazk, Jonathan D. Werner, Craig A. Braun, Peter J. Walters, Patrick Timothy Yerby
  • Publication number: 20120006858
    Abstract: An operating and dispensing cap connectable to an aerosol can containing pressurized fluid and provided with a valve for dispensing the product contained therein, the cap being snap-fixed to the aerosol can body, and an operating pushbutton, the pushbutton containing a seat to house a hollow stem for operating the valve. The seat presenting a first lead-in region, a second region for fixing the stem by an interference fit, and a port for dispensing the product in a direction substantially aligned with the stem axis. The pushbutton being hinged in a region substantially aligned with the stem base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: CAPSOL S.p.A.
    Inventor: Ivan Maria ROVELLI
  • Patent number: 8087552
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (1) for aerosol cans, particularly for discharging mounting foams, said adapter comprising a receiving device (2) for the valve of the aerosol can, a conveying tube (3) for can content to be discharged which is arranged at the receiving device (2), a connection (4) on the conveying tube (3) to accommodate a trunk (16) used to enable the can content to be discharged in a well-aimed manner, a handle (5) to actuate the receiving device (2) counter to the valve of the can as well as holding means (6) for fixing the adapter to a crimping lip of the dome (15) of the can, with the receiving device (2) interacting with and having a sealing effect on the valve disk of the aerosol can and the receiving device (2) being flexibly integrated into the adapter (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventors: Gábor Fazekas, Hans Jürgen Werner, Rideg Mihály