Nozzle Inner End Valve Headed Patents (Class 222/402.22)
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Patent number: 11174092Abstract: A polymeric aerosol dispenser that is recyclable. The recyclable polymeric aerosol dispenser including all polymeric components. These components being selectively either fixedly joined or separably joined based on the material composition of the component. Further, components may be selected for their density and, thus, their ability to float or sink during the recycling process. The recyclable polymeric aerosol dispenser is designed to minimize its impact on the PET recycling stream and to align with industry recyclability guidelines.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jennifer Elizabeth Hosmer, Robert Earl Magness
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Patent number: 10589920Abstract: A system releases spray fluid in different mass flow rates. The system includes an actuator having a first area and a second area, a stem connected to the actuator and having a first orifice and a second orifice, a gasket covering the first orifice and the second orifice in a non-actuated position, and a biased member biasing the stem to the non-actuated position. When the first area of the actuator is pressed, the stem moves a first distance relative to the gasket to uncover the second orifice and compressing the biased member to spray fluid with a first mass flow rate. When the second area of the actuator is pressed, the stem moves a second distance relative to the gasket to uncover the first orifice and the second orifice to spray fluid with a second mass flow rate greater than the first mass flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: PRECISION VALVE CORPORATIONInventor: John B. Fore
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Patent number: 10450115Abstract: A support device configured to be coupled to a dispensing container that includes a tilt valve stem for dispensing a cosmetic cream. The support device includes a cap made of a plastic material that includes an opening for receiving the tilt valve stem and an outer surface configured to attach to the dispensing container, wherein the outer surface attaches to the dispensing container via threads; and a valve configured to be disposed between an inner surface of the cap and the tilt valve stem, the valve being configured to reinforce a return force experience by the stem.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: COLORIGHT LTD.Inventors: Shmuel Douvdevani, Zah Naftaly, Efraim Miklatzky, Daniel Mandelik
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Patent number: 10040622Abstract: An aerosol valve movable from a closed position to an open position for retaining a product in, and spraying the product from, a container, comprising: a valve cup positioned on a first end of the container that orients the aerosol valve in the container, wherein the valve cup has a lip that defines a valve cup opening into the container; a valve stem disposed in the valve cup opening so that a first portion of the valve stem is disposed above the lip and a second portion of the valve stem is disposed below the lip within the container, the valve stem having an open first end, a closed second end and defining a longitudinal passageway therebetween with the open first end defining an outlet from the passageway of the valve stem, a side of the valve stem defining at least one inlet into the passageway near the closed second end; a resilient seal disposed in the valve cup opening between the valve stem and the lip, wherein the resilient seal comprises a seal body having a first portion disposed above the lip andType: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Exal CorporationInventors: Shawn William Dellinger, Jeffrey Silver Taggart, Nicholas E. Stanca
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Patent number: 9403635Abstract: A fastening ring (1) for fastening a pouch (2) in a container (4) made up of a bottle (42, 43) provided with an upper opening closeable by extraction means (3) optionally mounted on a cup (5), an upper tubular portion, preferably cylindrical, provided at its upper end with an outwardly projecting flange dimensioned to bear against the upper opening of a bottle and to be clamped between the upper opening of the bottle and the outer edge of extraction means or the outer edge of a cup (5) equipped with the extraction means (3) during packaging of the container, a tenon positioned in the extension of the upper tubular portion, on the side opposed to the flange, for fastening anti-collapse means (6) or an immersion tube, and a portion for fastening the pouch (2), which portion can be formed by the tubular portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: LINDAL FRANCE SASInventors: Hervé Bodet, Jérôme Peltier
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Patent number: 9399544Abstract: A valve for dispensing moisture reactive liquids is disclosed. The valve has a valve cup for tightly closing a container including a through opening, and a first annular fold forming a groove in a first, inner surface and a rib in a second, outer surface. The valve includes a resilient grommet and a valve stem. The valve stem includes a hollow tubular portion, defining a central bore snugly fitting in the grommet central bore and extending on both sides of the grommet with a first end opening to ambient and a second, opposite end being closed by a circular end base greater than the diameter of the bore of the grommet. The upper surface of the flange portion of the grommet mates with the first, inner surface of the cup including the portion of the grommet mating the groove formed by the fold.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Altachem NVInventors: Herman Dhaenens, Jordi Demey, Koen Claerbout, Matthias Alderweireldt
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Patent number: 9132955Abstract: A compressible valve is used with a pressurized container for dispensing an aerosol product. The compressible valve includes a valve cup connected to a dispensing structure disposed inside an open top end of a bottle. A grommet is disposed in the valve cup and has an integral sealing portion and spring portion. A grommet longitudinal passageway passes through the spring portion and the sealing portion and is coaxial with a valve cup longitudinal passageway. An elongate valve stem is disposed in the grommet passageway. The grommet sealing portion provides a seal between the valve stem and the valve cup and between the dispensing structure and the valve cup.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Scott Edward Smith, Andrew William Franckhauser
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Patent number: 9126725Abstract: An insert for use with a closed loop system, a dispensing system, a gravity draining system or other systems. The insert is designed to be inserted into the throat of a container such as a bottle. The insert includes a cylindrical seal which has a hardness which is less than the other components of the insert. The seal compensates for varying inside diameters of the throat of the container. The seal may be overmolded into a cylindrical recess formed in the insert or may be separately molded and then positioned in the cylindrical recess.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Rodney Laible
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Patent number: 8701945Abstract: A dispensing device (10) for dispensing compressed fluid from a can (100) through a valve stem (110) of the can, the dispensing device containing a hollow tube (20) defining a channel (22) there-through, a connector (40) defining a conduit (46) there-through that is in fluid communication with the channel of the hollow tube, a plug (30) located in the channel of the hollow tube that is able to move in the channel of the hollow tube and seal the hollow tube from fluid flow when pressed towards the dispensing end (24) of the hollow tube (22), a sealed port between the inside and outside of the dispensing device and a flexible and inelastic extension piece (50) attached to the plug and extending through the channel of the hollow tube and, optionally, the conduit of the connector then out from the dispensing device through the sealed port and capable of attaching to a can (100) to which the dispensing device (100) is connected.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Peter J. Schulz, Christopher J. Siler
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Publication number: 20140048567Abstract: A valve for dispensing moisture reactive liquids is disclosed. The valve has a valve cup for tightly closing a container including a through opening, and a first annular fold forming a groove in a first, inner surface and a rib in a second, outer surface. The valve includes a resilient grommet and a valve stem. The valve stem includes a hollow tubular portion, defining a central bore snugly fitting in the grommet central bore and extending on both sides of the grommet with a first end opening to ambient and a second, opposite end being closed by a circular end base greater than the diameter of the bore of the grommet. The upper surface of the flange portion of the grommet mates with the first, inner surface of the cup including the portion of the grommet mating the groove formed by the fold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Herman Dhaenens, Jordi Demey, Koen Claerbout, Matthias Alderweireldt
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Publication number: 20140048568Abstract: A pressurized aerosol container is disclosed. The aerosol container includes a specific valve and a dispensing adapter to be used therewith for dispensing a pressurized liquid contained in the container. The liquid is preferably a moisture reactive composition. The valve has a valve stem provided with a central bore having an internal threaded portion, which allows the fixing and connection of a disposable dispensing adapter and has a connecting end provided with a mating outer threaded portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Jordi Demey, Koen Claerbout, Mathias Alderweireldt
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Patent number: 8210400Abstract: A valve for a pressurized dispensing container has a resilient annular grommet that surrounds a valve stem. The grommet has a lower segment which engages an elongate valve stem opening with a slight interference fit to provide user controllable metering of the product being dispensed. A recess in the lower surface of the grommet contains the stem button from the closed state to the fully open state to provide stability for the stem. The upper portion of the grommet has a restoring boot to assure that the valve is returned to its closed state once manual force is removed from the valve. A boot flange and stem recess engagement together with other dimensional relationships assures that the boot provide the required restoring force throughout the dispensing of product.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Christian T. ScheindelInventor: Christian T. Scheindel
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Publication number: 20120138639Abstract: An improved valve for a pressurized dispensing container has a long sealed shelf life. This is obtained by having the valve stem button drive a tunnel into the grommet which provides both enhanced sealing between the button sidewall and grommet as well as the pinching of the grommet between the button and the valve mounting cup to prevent grommet material creep. A laterally extending annular plate from the bottom of the button facilitates dispensing in a tilt valve fashion. The lower portion of the stem has an interference fit with the grommet. The plate is spaced from the bottom surface of the grommet sufficiently so that the bending of the grommet base that occurs under pressure does not result in contact between the grommet and the tilt plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
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Patent number: 7997459Abstract: A metering valve is provided for a pressurised container containing a pharmaceutical formulation. The valve has a stem with a central flange and a hollow open end with a side port. The stem slides in a body having larger and smaller diameter portions, and being closed off by a seal against which the flange rests in an inoperative position. A second seal is located around the stem on the opposite side of the flange and trapped by a spring which urges the stem into its inoperative position. When the stem is depressed, the inner seal forms a sliding seal with the smaller diameter portion of the body to define a metering chamber filled with the pharmaceutical formulation. Continued depression opens the side hole to allow the contents of the metering chamber to be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Consort Medical PLCInventor: Richard J. Warby
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Patent number: 7832597Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
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Patent number: 7594596Abstract: A fluid-dispenser valve (10) comprising a valve body (11), and a valve member (12) slidable in said valve body (11) between a rest position and a dispensing position, said valve (10) including temperature regulator means (12, 20) for limiting cooling of the valve member (12) while the fluid is being dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Valois S.A.S.Inventor: Jean-Marc Pardonge
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Publication number: 20090078902Abstract: An aerosol valve for dispensing polyurethane foam including a plastic liner shield to prevent environmental moisture permeating through the sealing grommet into the aerosol can to harden product and disable the valve. The liner has an annular upper portion in the mounting cup channel for sealing to the can bead, an intermediate portion surrounding the grommet in the can, and a lower annular flange extending between the valve stem base and lower grommet surface. A method to assemble the valve components includes inversion of the liner, grommet, valve stem, and mounting cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Randy J. Flynn
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Patent number: 7494075Abstract: A pressure regulating valve reduces the increased internal pressure in an aerosol spray can, filled with compressed gas, to a working pressure level for a spray valve (12). A regulating piston (52) is kept in equilibrium by a restoring force, and a sealing point (66, 68) is provided, which is closed at a pressure in the pressure regulation chamber (84) that is above the regulated pressure level. To prevent the precision of regulation from being adulterated by the decreasing internal pressure of the can as its contents are progressively withdrawn, a sealing means (86, 66; 67) is proposed, which seals off one free end of the piston (52, 74) from the internal pressure of the can and the regulated pressure. The variable internal pressure of the can is therefore no longer able to act on any axial face of the piston (52), and despite what may be a smaller piston face area, the precision of regulation is improved.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Thomas GmbHInventor: Heinz Schneider
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Publication number: 20080230566Abstract: A valve assembly for use with a dispensing apparatus comprises a valve, a lever arranged to open the valve to dispense product, and variable spacer means arranged to limit the travel of the lever by a variable amount according to the relative position of the lever and the variable spacer means. The variable spacer means includes a plurality of spacer portions of differing thickness, each spacer portion being arranged to limit the travel of the lever by a predetermined amount. One spacer portion may be arranged to allow a full range of travel of the lever so that by pressing the lever fully the valve is fully opened. Another spacer portion may be arranged to allow a partial range of travel of the lever so that the valve is opened to an intermediate flow setting. Further spacer portions may be arranged to provide further intermediate flow settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2005Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: ROCEP LUSOL HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Bernard Derek Frutin
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Patent number: 7222758Abstract: A standard stem and nozzle arrangement for a pressurized dispensing container which dispenses product such as caulk, has an engagement that holds the stem to the sealing boot so that when the nozzle is rotated, the stem will stay in place. Thus, any binding between nozzle and stem due to cured or dried dispensed product can be overcome by twisting the nozzle hard enough to break such a seal without causing the stem to rotate. The engagement is shown as a set of wedge-like projections that extend up from the button of the stem into the resilient sealing boot.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
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Patent number: 7168684Abstract: A tiltable valve for discharging foam and other media from a pressurized vessel includes a valve disk for connection to the vessel, and a valve body having a holder opening that is placed in an opening in the valve disk and a sealing surface at a side facing away from the valve disk. The tiltable valve further includes a valve element disposed in the holder opening which has a tubular portion with a sealing flange at one end and at least one inlet opening in the wall, such that in a closed position of the valve, the sealing flange bears on the sealing surface and blocks an entry of the medium requiring discharge in the inlet opening and, in a tilted position of the valve element, the sealing flange and the sealing surface are spaced from each other while forming a gap and the medium requiring discharge is allowed to exit through the gap and the inlet opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Lindal Ventil GmbHInventors: Alain Marroncles, Hervé Bodet
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Patent number: 7134579Abstract: An aerosol spray system for RTV silicone coating materials employs a valve gasket fabricated from a conformable synthetic resinous material that is substantially non-absorbing of moisture, assembled with components that are also moisture-free.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignees: Ultramotive Corporation, Midson Group, Inc.Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
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Patent number: 6978914Abstract: Apparatus for placing contents of a first container in fluid communication with a delivery apparatus includes an actuating element carried by the delivery apparatus and a valve element carried by the first container. At least one of the actuating element and the valve element defines a flow path from the first container to the delivery apparatus when the actuating element and the valve element are engaged with one another. The actuating element is engageable with a circular cylindrical valve of a second container to prevent flow of contents of the second container into the delivery apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Kenneth W. Michaels, Thomas J. Szymczak, Edward J. Kunesh, David P. Mather, David J. Houser, William E. McCracken
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Patent number: 6830164Abstract: A shave gel is disposed within a container having a container body defining a space for storage of the product and a valve in fluid communication with the space. A hollow stem is disposed in fluid communication with the valve and includes an exterior end that has at least one side opening therethrough. The valve is actuable to dispense product through the side opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth W. Michaels, Edward J. Kunesh, David P. Mather, Thomas J. Szymczak
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Publication number: 20030006252Abstract: An improved tilt-type aerosol valve for use with a pressurized whipped cream dispenser. The valve including a radially slotted “fast fill” valve body and further including an actuator with an at least three-pronged flow deflector for minimizing sputtering of the dispensed product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Thomas Henry, Jeremy Smith
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Patent number: 6478199Abstract: A dispenser can automatically dispense chemical from an aerosol container at predetermined intervals without the use of electric power. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives chemical from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm moves, carrying with it valving that controls a spray burst. The diaphragm assumes its original position when the pressure within the accumulation chamber falls below a threshold pressure. A barrier prevents the aerosol container from resupplying the accumulation chamber at a high rate during the spray phase, preferably due to a porous gasket disposed in a passageway linking the dispenser to the aerosol container.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Shanklin, Nathan R. Westphal, Thomas Jaworski
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Patent number: 6425503Abstract: A valve for a pressurized dispensing container has one or two dispensing openings through the wall of the valve stem. A dispensing nozzle with an actuating handle has a predetermined alignment with the opening or openings in the valve stem so that actuation of the nozzle will assure that one and only one full opening is presented to the product during dispensing. This keeps the leg or wall area between openings out of the path of the product being dispensed and avoids the build up of fiber that tends to clog the opening. A small retaining wall between the valve seat.at the bottom of the valve stem and the lower edge of the opening or openings provides a wall that prevents the flexible rubber-like seal from being distorted under pressure and setting in a position where it blocks the opening when product is to be dispensed. Each of the dispensing openings in the two opening embodiment extends at least 90° around the valve stem and the single opening embodiment may extend as much as 180°.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
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Patent number: 6386400Abstract: A pressurized dispensing container includes a stop between piston and container cap to provide a gap through which propellant can be dispensed through an open valve or after the end of the dispensing of the material that is in the zone between piston and cap. This stop can be designed to keep the piston orthogonal. Excess pressurized propellant will be dispensed through the valve in its open state by forcing its way through the clearance between piston and can sidewall, through the gap between piston and cap and out of the open valve. Alternatively, the stop can also cause the piston to skew thereby providing an enhanced passageway around the piston for propellant that then exits through gap and open valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Inventor: Christian T. Scheindel
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Patent number: 6338442Abstract: A dispenser for containing a product stored under pressure, for example a cosmetic product, and dispensing it, is provided. The dispenser includes a container containing a pressurized product with a valve. The valve includes a valve body, an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice, and a closure member for selectively placing inlet orifice in flow communication with the outlet orifice to cause the product to be dispensed through at least one dispensing orifice, in response to actuation of the closure member. The valve body is located outside the container. The communication between the inlet orifice and the outlet orifice is caused by pressure exerted on the closure member.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
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Patent number: 6244475Abstract: A relaxer and straightener dispensing container comprising a cylinder having a top and bottom interconnected therewith to form an airtight container, a valve associated with the top and comprising a hollow tube, a sleeve disposed in coaxial relationship with the hollow tube, the sleeve having a collar extending downwardly therefrom, a top piece associated with the top and coaxially disposed with respect to the hollow tube, and a flange extending outwardly from the collar and disposed in an interlocking relationship with the top.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventors: David K. Walz, Frank Van Haltern, Jr.