Valve Actuated By Nozzle Or Through Valve Outlet Patents (Class 222/402.1)
  • Patent number: 7857174
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser having: a fluid reservoir, a fluid dispenser member having actuator rod (23) that is displaceable down and up along an axis X, a pusher (4; 4; 4?) that displaces the actuator rod (23), a dispenser endpiece (50) defining a dispenser orifice (51), and a displacement mechanism (6, 4; 6?, 7; 6?, 7, 4?) that displaces the endpiece (50) both in turning about the axis X and in radial translation, the radial distance between the endpiece and the axis X varying as the endpiece turns about the axis X, such that the endpiece is displaceable between an extended position remote from the axis X and a retracted position close to the axis X.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Valois S.A.S.
    Inventors: Sebastien Michaux, Romain Bertin
  • Publication number: 20100314420
    Abstract: A single phase aerosol composition comprising the following constituents: (a) 5 to 75 wt % of a hydrofluorocarbon(s) (HFC) of vapour pressure greater than or equal to 4 bar at 20° C. (60 psig at 70° F.); (b) 10 to 30 wt % of a hydrocarbon propellant; (c) 1 to 70 wt % of a hydrocarbon solvent(s) with a vapour pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C.; (d) 0.01 to 10 wt % of an active constituent(s) selected from the group which includes fragrances, air-sanitisers, air fresheners, deodorizers, odor eliminators, malodor counteractants, insecticides, insect repellants, medicinal substances, disinfectants, aroma therapy compositions; and, (e) 0 to 25 wt % of an adjuvant constituent(s) other than (a), (b), (c) or (d). Methods of making the said composition and aerosol dispensers containing the said composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Claire Louise Hewson-Hyde, Paul William ROBINSON, Andrea Szeki, John McNamara
  • Publication number: 20100308077
    Abstract: Proposed is a dispensing device for a cosmetic product. A flexible inner container is ultrasonically welded with a valve housing. The valve housing is provided with a welding bead which is covered by the inner container during welding. The inner container is welded with the valve housing for a housing length of at least 70% and extends particularly up to a plate which holds the valve housing in an outer container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH
    Inventor: Dietmar Sonntag
  • Patent number: 7845523
    Abstract: An aerosol system for dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Publication number: 20100301065
    Abstract: A system for dispensing texture material onto a target surface in a desired pattern that substantially matches an existing pattern on the target surface comprising a main container, an outlet assembly, a secondary container, a conduit, and a valve. The main container stores texture material. The outlet assembly defines an outlet opening a cross-sectional area of which is alterable. The secondary container stores pressurized propellant material. The conduit is operatively connected between the main container and the secondary container. The valve is arranged to allow control of fluid between the main container and the secondary container. The outlet assembly is configured such that the cross-sectional area of the outlet opening corresponds to the desired pattern. The valve is operated such that the texture material is forced out of the main container through the outlet opening defined by the outlet assembly and deposited on the target surface in the desired texture pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: HOMAX PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Publication number: 20100288796
    Abstract: Disclosed is a valve assembly for a fluid dispenser including a valve body and a valve stem slidably located in the valve body. The valve stem has at least one exit hole located at a tip of the valve stem. A valve stem adapter is located at the tip of the valve stem and affixed thereto. The valve stem adapter includes at least one adapter exit hole to allow exit of a dispensible fluid from the valve assembly. Further disclosed is a dispenser for a fluid including a cannister, an inner bag for dispensible fluid located inside of the cannister, and a valve assembly including a valve stem adapter is located at a tip of a valve stem and affixed thereto. The valve stem adapter includes at least one adapter exit hole to allow exit of a dispensible fluid from the valve assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: POWERS FASTENERS, INC.
    Inventor: Paul Gaudron
  • Publication number: 20100288797
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spray can comprising a can member (12) for holding a material that is to be sprayed, and a spray head (14) which is plugged onto a can valve located on the top face of the can member (12) and is fitted with a discharge tube (24). The spray can has an adapter which connects the spray head (14) to the discharge tube. The discharge tube (22) is connected to the adapter (16) by means of a plug-on and/or screwed connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Alberto C. Sogaro
  • Patent number: 7832597
    Abstract: An axially actuated valve primarily for use in a pressurized container having a dip tube comprises a vertical moveable valve element having a stem, button on the base of the stem and sidewall openings at the lower part of the stem. A resilient annular sealing grommet has a recess in its base into which the button fits. When the valve is closed, the button engages the ceiling of the recess to block product from reaching the sidewall openings. The button is within the recess at all times between its closed and open states. The button has upper and lower disc portions. The lower disc portion optionally has a tubular tail to engage a dip tube. The upper disc portion has edge recesses that provide communication between the stem wall openings and a zone created when the valve element is depressed. The button has a vertical passageway through the lower disc portion and a horizontal passageway between the two disc portions extending out to the edge recesses in the upper disc portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
  • Patent number: 7828173
    Abstract: Assembly (10) consisting of a dispensing valve (11) for dispensing pressurized fluids, and a pouch (12) of flexible film material in fluid-tight connection therewith, which is placeable in an outer container (15) through an opening (14) therein that is sealable by a cover (13), the dispensing valve (11) having a valve body (18) which is mountable fluid-tightly at the edge (16) of a cover opening (17) formed in the container cover (13), to which valve body (18) an outlet tube (20) extending through a pouch opening (19) is able to make fluid-tight connection. The outlet tube (20) has a disc-shaped, especially cylindrical-cap-shaped, widened portion (21) extending around the pouch opening (19) inside the pouch (12). The pouch (12) is supported against the widened portion (21) of the outlet tube (20), with the intermediate arrangement of an annular disc (22) that bounds the pouch opening (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Coster Tecnologie Speciali S.p.A.
    Inventors: Adalberto Geier, Giuseppe Dalsant
  • Publication number: 20100276459
    Abstract: A ring (10) for disposing around a valve body (21) of an aerosol dispenser valve (20) that is mounted by means of a fastener element (50), such as a crimpable capsule, on a reservoir (1) containing fluid to be dispensed, said ring (10) comprising at least an outer portion (15) and an inner portion (11, 11?) that co-operates with said valve body (21), said ring (10) being made as a single piece that is substantially rigid, said outer portion (15) being adapted to co-operate in leaktight manner, by deformation of its material, with a portion of the reservoir (1) while the fastener element (50) is being assembled on the reservoir (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Christophe Marie, Ian Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20100264171
    Abstract: A fastener device for fastening a dispenser member (4) on a neck (11) of a fluid reservoir (1), the device comprising: a fastener ring (2) including both reception means (21) for receiving the dispenser member (4), and fastener means (23) for coming into engagement around the neck (11) of the reservoir (1); and a blocking hoop (3) that is engaged around the ring (2) and that is movable axially relative to the ring between a provisional pre-assembled position and a final assembled position, the hoop (3) being engaged around the fastener means (23) of the ring so as to block them around the neck (11) in the final assembled position; the fastener device being characterized in that the hoop (3) includes a clearance section (32) that, in the provisional pre-assembled position, is disposed around the fastener means (23), but with an intermediate clearance gap (E) separating them, so as to enable the fastener means (23) to move radially outwards without being hindered by the hoop (3), and is offset axially in the fi
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Alain Behar, Gerard Cornet
  • Patent number: 7814900
    Abstract: A dispenser (1) comprises a can (2) and body (3). The can is an aluminum extrusion with a valve crimped into its mouth, the valve having an outlet spout (4). The crimped region (5) of the can surrounding the valve has a lesser diameter than the can has through the main part (6) of its length. The body has a mouthpiece (11) with a pivotal cover (12) drivingly connected to a cam (13). This bears on the underside of junction member (14), into a socket (15) of which the spout 4 fits. A breath actuated dose release mechanism (16) is provided. The body has a tubular section (7) for receiving the necked down region (5) of the can. A printed paper label (21) is wrapped around the joint between the body and the can to unite the can to the body in position such that when the cover is opened, a dose is dispensed by the cam (13) lifting the junction member and depressing the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Clinical Designs Limited
    Inventor: Raymond John Bacon
  • Patent number: 7810675
    Abstract: Liners for use within aerosol containers are provided. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a liner includes a body having a first closed end and an opposing second end; a flange disposed proximate the opposing second end; and a neck intermediately disposed between the body and the flange. The neck comprises a shoulder for interaction with a valve cup upon assembly of the liner with an aerosol container and a valve cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Timothy Collin Wheatley
  • Publication number: 20100252576
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for dispensing small amounts of a viscous material onto a workpiece. The narrow-profile dispensing apparatus includes a fluid chamber, a nozzle, and a valve seat disk representing individual components that are removable from a main body of the dispensing apparatus for cleaning and/or replacement. The nozzle is coupled with the fluid chamber by a heat transfer body that may be cooled by, for example, a cooling fluid routed through an air pathway defined in the heat transfer body. The main body of the dispensing apparatus may be cooled by air exhausted from an air cavity of a pneumatic actuator regulating the movement of a needle to control the flow of viscous material in the dispensing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erik Fiske, Horatio Quinones, Phil Maiorca, Alec Babiarz, Robert Ciardella
  • Publication number: 20100243672
    Abstract: An aerosol spray can is provided. The aerosol spray can includes but is not limited to a housing forming a storage chamber, an initial amount of chemical stored in a compressed liquid state within the storage chamber, a valve assembly attached to the housing, and an extension tube connected with the valve assembly at a first end and extending into the storage chamber at a second end. The initial amount of chemical forms a top surface. The general direction of the top surface is perpendicular to the direction of gravity. The valve assembly including a stem forming a central passage through which the chemical dispenses from the storage chamber. The second end of the extension tube remains a distance away from the top surface of the initial amount of chemical regardless of the position of the aerosol spray can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Yury Shkolnikov, David Boysen, Steven Dwade Cook, Douglas Ngai
  • Publication number: 20100237098
    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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Alan Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20100230444
    Abstract: A device for propelling string may comprise a body usable to contain the string, a nozzle, and a trigger that, when selected, causes the string to be propelled out through the nozzle. The propelled string may be used to identify potential trip wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Edward Joseph Piering, IV, Andrea Sue Piering
  • Publication number: 20100230434
    Abstract: A cooling, carbonation and dispensing system for use with a liquid in a keg includes a cooling ring contacting the keg. The cooling ring provides an opening through which dry ice is placed. The cooling ring and dry ice provide contact cooling of the keg, as well as carbon dioxide gas by sublimation of the dry ice to carbonate the liquid in the keg and pressure on the liquid so that it may be dispensed from the keg. A chilling unit having a hose bundle is adjacent the keg and the cooling ring. A liquid dispensing hose from the keg coupler on the keg connects to the hose bundle, so that liquid from the keg passes through the hose bundle. A lid having a tower is attached to the top of the chilling unit and latched to it to form a water-tight seal. Another hose connects to the hose bundle in the chilling unit and conducts the liquid to a dispensing hose attached to a dispenser in the tower. Wet ice is placed in the chilling unit and the tower to provide further chilling (flash chilling) of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: JEFFREY TRAVIS DALTON, MICHAEL KLATZO, MICHAEL LEE KJER, ANDREW JIN
  • Publication number: 20100228187
    Abstract: An applicator system with a pressurized medium and a valve for dispensing the medium, characterized in that the sprayhead has a sprayhead body, which includes an escape channel that is connected with the valve, and an outlet orifice in which the outlet channel empties, and a mouthpiece element is provided, which sits on the sprayhead body, whereas the outlet orifice and the mouthpiece element are arranged relative to each other, in order to bring the outlet orifice to the mouth of a user and to actuate the valve by the mouthpiece element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: ColepCCl Rapid Spray GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Alexander Witte
  • Publication number: 20100226818
    Abstract: A multiple-purpose deodorant dispenser unit is provided, comprising: (a) first apparatus adapted for alternatively receiving (i) an aerosol spray deodorant container, (ii) an open deodorant container having gel, liquid or solid deodorant therein, or (iii) a wick cylinder having deodorant therein; (b) second apparatus adjacent to the first apparatus adapted for alternatively containing (i) a spray actuating head device for activating a nozzle in the aerosol spray deodorant container to emit a spray of vaporized deodorant, or (ii) a fan head device for directing a movement of air in the vicinity of either the open container or the wick cylinder; and (c) a third apparatus having electrical means for alternatively operating the spray actuating head device or the fan head device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: F-MATIC, INC.
    Inventors: Haruyoshi Miyagi, Daniel J. Rodrique, David Bernstein, Christian Weaver
  • Patent number: 7784649
    Abstract: An aerosol texturing system for applying a layer of texture material on an uncoated portion of a substrate substantially to match a coated portion of the substrate, comprises an aerosol assembly, texture material, and propellant material. The aerosol assembly defines a product chamber and is selectively operable in a first mode in which the product chamber is sealed and in a second mode in which fluid is allowed to flow out of the product chamber along a dispensing passageway. The texture material and propellant material are disposed within the product chamber. The texture material has a base portion and a particulate portion containing at least one particulate material. When the aerosol assembly is in the second mode, the propellant material is adapted to force the texture material out of the aerosol assembly along the dispensing passageway and onto the uncoated portion of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lester R. Greer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7775409
    Abstract: An axially actuated valve for use in a pressurized container is controlled by a user to dispense the amount of product desired. The valve stem is moved in an up and down direction so that when dispensing, the user can control the amount of the valve openings that are in communication with the material to be dispensed. A resilient sealing grommet provides an interference fit around the lower part of the valve stem from the button up to the top of the valve stem openings. This interference fit effectively closes off the uncovered portion of the valve openings thereby permitting user control of the dispensing rate. The stem has openings partially tapered in the form of an inverted truncated pyramid to further facilitate user control of the dispensing of product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
  • Publication number: 20100200612
    Abstract: A pressurized package for dispensing product there from through a valve. The valve is attached to the package by a valve cup. The valve cup is plastic, eliminating the need for metallic deformation to maintain pressurization of the container have been propellant therein. This arrangement provides the benefit of less expensive package assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Scott Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 7762436
    Abstract: A metering valve (2) and a device (1) provided with it for metered dispensing of a preferably cosmetic liquid (3) and a process for producing such a metering valve and a use of such a metering valve. The metering valve preferably has a sealing element (14) which is injection molded onto the valve element (6) or a valve housing (7) or attached in some other way so that simple and economical production by injection molding is enabled. Optimum sealing is achieved in that the sealing element, at least in sections, is made at least annular or sleeve-shaped, seals radially with the inlet valve closed, and is supported either radially inside or outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Neuhaus, Bernhard Jasper
  • Publication number: 20100176153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pouch for a pressurized bottle, made up of a tubular wall closed in its upper part by a welded seam into which a valve is incorporated. According to the invention, the tubular wall is obtained by overlapping and welding together the two lateral edges of a strip, and the tubular wall is closed in its lower part by an essentially round bottom wall. Thus, the tubular wall of the pouch will have a practically circular cross section in a large lower part, this cross section tending towards an elliptical shape as it nears the upper end where it becomes completely flat. The pouch will, at least in a major lower part, occupy practically all the space in the bottle, considerably reducing the dead space in that part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: LINDAL FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Herve Bodet, Hans-Peter Lilienthal
  • Publication number: 20100155432
    Abstract: A dispensing system comprises a solenoid valve that includes an inlet end adapted to be attached to a container such that a valve stem thereof is held in an open state. A flow adapter includes a cylindrical wall and a post mounted within the cylindrical wall to define an annular passage therebetween. An inlet end of the flow adapter is sealingly attached to an outlet end of the solenoid valve, and the flow adapter is adapted to receive a spray insert within the annular passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Christianson
  • Publication number: 20100155423
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pressurized can comprising a body (2), a dome (3) accommodating a valve (4), a concavely shaped bottom (5), an inner casing (7) attached to a cup (6) located in bottom (5), a push rod (9) arranged in the inner casing (7), said push rod (9) being actuated through the cup (6) and intended to force open the inner casing (7), with said inner casing (7) being joined to the cup (6) via a spring cage (11), said spring cage (11) containing a spring-loaded trigger (12) the bottom-side end of which extending through the cup (6) and acting on the push rod (9), said push rod (9) acting on a membrane (8) arranged at the valve-side end of inner casing (7), said membrane at its valve-side end sealing off the inner casing (7) hermetically against the contents of the pressurized can (1) and being forced open by the push rod (9) actuated by means of trigger element (12), with the spring cage (11) being designed so as to be closed off at its valve side and the trigger element (12) being provided at it
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Hans-Peter Kwasny
  • Publication number: 20100147897
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve for a container for dispensing pressurized fluid, said valve having a valve body which is mountable on a container lid, a closure member which is arranged in a passage provided in the valve body, a sealing arranged on the closure member and formed of at least one disc-shaped sealing lip and which, when the closure member is in a closing position relative to the valve body, abuts on a valve seat provided on the passage, and holding means by means of which the closure member is displaceably arranged in the valve body and held in a closing position therein when it is in its normal position, at least one wear protection device being associated with the at least one sealing lip upstream with respect to the outflow direction of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Volker Kopp
  • Patent number: 7731062
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for discharging liquids such as vapocoolants in stream or mist form includes the use of a filter to remove contaminants from the liquid prior to dispensing through the nozzle opening. A streamlined flow of liquid is delivered to the nozzle to prevent after spray and the filter spaced from the nozzle to inhibit pulsation of the dispensed liquid stream. The filter and nozzle are provided as an assembly mounted in a passageway in the container actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Gebauer Company
    Inventor: Aleksandr Groys
  • Publication number: 20100133301
    Abstract: A valve having a sleeve comprising a sleeve wall including an inner surface; and a plug positioned within the sleeve, the plug comprising at least one portion that is elastically deformable. The plug forms a blind hole extending into the plug from one end thereof to define a plug side wall, and a flow passage that extends through the plug side wall that is either open or openable. The plug defines a valve closed position in an unstressed state, yet is capable of elastically deforming to define a flow channel between the plug and the sleeve in a valve open position. A dispenser containing such a valve is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: John Geoffrey Chan, Lawrence Edward O'brien
  • Patent number: 7721731
    Abstract: An inhalant dispenser has a cover 3 pivotally carried on a body 6. The cover has a cam arrangement for lifting a junction member 41 against the action of the spring in an inhalant can C. Lifting of the junction member cocks a breath actuated dose release mechanism. The latter includes a flap 61 in the breath path. The flap is carried on the junction member and is arranged to release a hinged member 48 by action of latches 70 on the flap and sears on the hinged member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Clinical Designs Ltd.
    Inventor: Raymond John Bacon
  • Patent number: 7721920
    Abstract: A cap is provided for coupling with a pressure-resistant container to form an aerosol spray bottle. The cap includes a spray trigger for controlling a valve. The cap can have an outward slant from the cap bottom where the cap couples with the container. The top profile of the cap from a side view can have a convex shape. The cap can have a front side where the substance is expelled that is higher than the back side where the base of a user's finger would be when the user actuates the trigger with a fingertip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ricardo Ruiz De Gopegui, Katie K. Chow, Andreas Nguyen, Doris S. Shieh
  • Publication number: 20100119697
    Abstract: Compositions and coatings are described that contain fluorescent, inorganic nanoparticles that can fluoresce when excited with actinic radiation. The compositions and coatings can be used for marking purposes, particularly for providing a mark that is invisible to the unaided human eye but that can be detected as a fluorescence signal when exposed to a suitable wavelength of actinic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Jimmie R. Baran, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100108722
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device (1) for dispensing a liquid (2) without spraying as well as a use of such a dispensing device (1). In order to prevent liquid from escaping after a dispensing process, an outlet that opens towards the environment can be closed by means of a discharge valve (7). Said discharge valve (7) is provided with a valve body (9) which can be moved in accordance with the prevailing liquid pressure such that the discharge valve (7) opens when a minimum pressure is exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH
    Inventors: Reiker Canfield, Reinhard Neuhaus
  • Publication number: 20100096279
    Abstract: A laminated steel sheet used as a raw material has a tensile strength TS after forming at an equivalent strain ?eq of 1.6 is 800 MPa or less and satisfies 0.25?tb/to where tb is a sheet thickness at a fracture surface after fracture and to is a sheet thickness before the fracture. In forming the laminated steel sheets, forming is conducted so as to satisfy the relationships below: 1.5?h/(R?r), 2.8?R/r1, and 1.1?r2/r1 where h: a height from a can bottom to an opening edge portion; r: an outer diameter of a can body; R: a radius of a circular blank before forming having a weight equivalent to a weight of a final formed can body; r1: an outer radius of an opening edge portion; and r2: an outer radius of a bead portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: JFE STEEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katsumi Kojima, Yuka Nishihara, Yasuhide Oshima, Hiroki Iwasa, Hiroshi Kubo
  • Patent number: 7698878
    Abstract: An aerosol dispenser is formed from a metal drawn container with an open bottom and a mounting cup structure integrally formed in its top. A bottom piece is attached to the open bottom with a double seam and a dispensing device held in the mounting cup structure. In one embodiment the dispensing device is an anti-clog valve designed to clear all dispensing passages after each operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Dispensing Patents International, LLC
    Inventor: Philip Meshberg
  • Publication number: 20100075001
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge Succar, David C. Sorrick, Mario Mikula, Lorenzo Brescia
  • Patent number: 7677420
    Abstract: A texturing system for applying texture material to a surface. The texturing system comprises a container, a valve assembly, texture material, and propellant material. The container assembly defines a product chamber. The valve assembly is mounted to the container assembly and is operable in closed and open configurations. The texture material comprises a coating portion and a particulate portion and is disposed within the product chamber. The particulate portion comprises urethane particles. The propellant material is disposed within the product chamber and is substantially inert to the urethane particles. Operation of the valve assembly in the open configuration allows the propellant material to force the texture material from the product chamber and onto the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., Floyd R. French
  • Publication number: 20100062096
    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 12 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Werner Marie Camie Clauwaert, Annick Albertine Alfons Dumon, Luc Bart Spelmans, Marcel Braakhekke
  • Publication number: 20100044400
    Abstract: A pressurised dispenser valve (110) has a valve housing (111) with at least one fluid inlet (127, 128) though which a fluid present in an associated dispenser may pass to enter the valve housing. The at least one fluid inlet is formed at least partly by, or in a resiliency deformable portion (124, 125) of the valve housing. The deformable portion (124, 125) is arranged such that, in use when the valve is opened, it deforms from an initial resiliency biased configuration in which the fluid inlet (127, 128) has an initial cross sectional area to a deformed configuration in which the fluid inlet has an altered cross sectional area in response to a pressure differential between the interior of the housing and the exterior of the housing. The change in cross sectional area of the inlet can be made to vary independence on the pressure in the canister and can be used to control the rate of flow of the fluid through the inlet as the pressure in the canister falls during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Keith Laidler
  • Publication number: 20100038385
    Abstract: A dispensing device for a cosmetic product is proposed. The dispensing device has a valve with a female valve element. The valve element has at least one engagement section for the positive and/or locking fastening of a male valve adapter which can be inserted into the valve element after assembly of the valve. Moreover, at its sealing side, the valve element forms a wall section which is enlarged in its inner diameter in order to permit faster filling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: SEAQUIST PERFECT DISPENSING GMBH
    Inventor: Bernhard JASPER
  • Patent number: 7661423
    Abstract: A housing for a mechanical or electrical device for use with an aerosol canister for containing chemical comprising a sleeve for receipt of the aerosol canister; a collar affixable around the neck of the canister; and a joint between the sleeve and the collar to secure the housing to the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline LLC
    Inventors: Peter John Brand, James William Godfrey, Paul Kenneth Rand, Duncan Robertson
  • Patent number: 7661568
    Abstract: A combined fuel cell and combustion tool including a combustion tool configured for receiving a fuel cell; the fuel cell having a housing defining an open end enclosed by a closure; a main valve stem having an outlet, disposed in operational relationship to the open end and reciprocating relative to the housing at least between a closed position wherein the stem is relatively extended, and an open position wherein the stem is relatively retracted; a fuel metering valve located within the housing, associated with the main valve stem, including a fuel metering chamber defined in part by a metering chamber seal and configured so that when the stem is in the open position, only a measured amount of fuel is dispensed through the outlet, the stem having a radially variable exterior contour periodically sealingly engaging the seal such that in the closed position a non-sealing relationship is defined between the stem and the seal, and in the open position a sealing relationship is defined between the stem and the se
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Valery H. Vanstaan, Mohamed K. Wagdy, Adalberto Geier, Giuseppe Dalsant
  • Patent number: 7658304
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for discharging vapocoolants in stream or mist form includes the use of selected fluoroelastomers for valve parts to regulate discharge. The fluoroelastomers provide long-term stability to the vapocoolants to enable superior shelf life without minimal loss or contamination of the vapocoolant. In addition, a filter is provided to remove contaminants from vapocoolant prior to passage through the nozzle opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Gebauer Company
    Inventor: Aleksandr Groys
  • Patent number: 7658338
    Abstract: A subdivided fixed amount distributing apparatus for aerosol containers is provided in which aerosol contents exceeding a specified amount is prevented from being used in one cycle by keeping constant in total number of injection times at all times. A structure is simplified by making it possible to eject total amount to the outside every one time by means of a fixed amount injection valve, so that damage to the distributing apparatus due to outside air temperature is prevented and movement of the distributing apparatus is made smooth when it is pushed and released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignees: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiko Matsumoto, Ken Ogata
  • Patent number: 7651014
    Abstract: A metering valve (2) and a device (1) provided with it for metered dispensing of a preferably cosmetic liquid (3) and a process for producing such a metering valve (2) and a use of such a metering valve (2) are suggested. The metering valve has a valve element (6) with a spring section (21) which is elastic in the direction of motion and which bears a sealing element (14). This allows especially sealed contact with the assigned valve seat when the inlet valve (9) is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Neuhaus, Bernhard Jasper
  • Publication number: 20100001020
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for attaching a soft plastic liner within an aerosol can and other cans such as flat top cans. The bag is attached in the can by the method of entrapment, or retention. The liner is typically a thin film plastic material with a thickened bead at the open end. The liner can be made of a polyvinylchloride (PVC) material or a slightly more rigid plastic than PVC. When the dome and body are assembled, there is a cavity or pocket formed, as well as a narrow passage at the bottom of the dome. The thickened bead is entrapped in the cavity and can not pass through the narrow passage, which provides the correct space for the thin film bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Louis S. ASHLEY
  • Patent number: 7637393
    Abstract: An actuator cap for a container of product includes a base having an outer wall and a substantially immovable pillar and an actuator member to actuate a valve of the container. The actuator member includes an actuator arm and a central engagement member. The actuator arm extends from the central engagement member and includes a contact surface that extends outwardly from the pillar. A flexible web is flexibly coupled to the base of the actuator cap and the actuator member. An actuator cap may also include a guide member disposed adjacent the actuator member that is configured to guide movement of the engagement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Mineau, Thomas R. Stiebel
  • Publication number: 20090315220
    Abstract: An apparatus to pump a melt is disclosed. The pump has a chamber that defines a cavity configured to hold the melt. A gas source is in fluid communication with the chamber. A first valve is between the chamber and a first pipe and a second valve is between the chamber and a second pipe. The valves may be check valves in one embodiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Peter L. Kellerman, Frank Sinclair, Frederick Carlson
  • Patent number: 7624932
    Abstract: A texturing system for applying a desired texture pattern on a patched portion of a surface. The texturing system comprises a texture material, a selecting system, and a dispensing system. The texture material comprises a carrier, a binder, a filler, and a change material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., John Kordosh, Ross Clawson