Fluid Pressure Discharge Means Patents (Class 239/337)
  • Publication number: 20090183689
    Abstract: A system for controlling insects is provided. The system includes an insect control compound reservoir. A pump receives an insect control compound from the insect compound reservoir and pressurizes the insect control compound. A rechargeable battery provides power to the pump. A plurality of nozzles receive the pressurized insect control compound and generate an insect control compound mist. A controller receives a first command to cause the pump to begin operation and a wireless signal to cause the pump to stop operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Gary Stephen Moore, James B. Mills, Laura N. Van Nuland, Christopher R. Yahnker, John A. Venida, James A. Borgen, John A. Kaminski, Juliana G. Lear, Gordon S. Jones, Margaret F. Butler, Peter Jerome Warren, Thomas H. Zelmer
  • Publication number: 20090166447
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to containers and, more specifically, to containers with a releasable protection sheet applied to an exterior surface. The containers described herein are particularly suitable for use with liquid (e.g., paint) spraying devices or spray guns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: John I. Escoto, JR., Stephen C.P. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20090130948
    Abstract: A recreational toy is provided. The toy may be expanded from a collapsed state into an expanded state which includes inflated sections having arcuate, or generally sinusoidal-shaped, surfaces. A perforated hollow chamber is coupled to the inflated sections. A method for discharging, sprinkling or delivering water from an inflated toy assembly is further provided. As water is being introduced into a perforated hollow chamber, water commences to sprinkle or be discharged through perforations in the hollow chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: James Douglas Deasy, II
  • Publication number: 20090108029
    Abstract: An insulated, microwave-safe container with an attachable spray apparatus. Liquids can be heated in the container and sprayed out through the spray head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Wayne Fromm
  • Publication number: 20090108101
    Abstract: A self-priming nozzle device (20) comprising a nozzle sleeve (9), a nozzle body (1) comprising a nozzle body aperture (16), a sleeve portion (15) and an attachment portion (14), wherein the sleeve portion (15) attached to said attachment portion (14), and the sleeve portion (15) of the nozzle body (1) fits in the nozzle sleeve (9), a nozzle stem (3) comprising a stopper (21), an O-ring (4), and a rod portion (23), wherein said stopper (21) attached to said rod portion (23), and said O-ring (4) is positioned around said rod portion (23) near about said stopper (21), and said nozzle stem (3) is placed inside said nozzle sleeve (9) and said nozzle body aperture (16), and said stopper (21) located within said nozzle sleeve (9), a spring loaded component (25) comprising a plurality of washers (2a, 2b), a compression spring (6) and a compression element (5), and said spring loaded component (25) positioned on said rod portion (23) of nozzle stem (3), and said compression element (5) is attached to said rod portion
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.
    Inventor: Gary M. Helleson
  • Patent number: 7523845
    Abstract: In order to acoustically seal a spray cap, a cap 7 is provided with a button 6 having an elastic connection 49 between button 6 and cap 7 in order to achieve an acoustic seal 49 of cap 7. In this context, seal 49 is designed as a crimped device. A hinge 5 of button 6 is formed in an analogously crimped manner in order to be able to actuate it together with seal 49 in a smooth-running manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Heiko Eberhardt
  • Publication number: 20090101731
    Abstract: Rotating nozzle for dispensing pressurised fluids contained in a spray can (1) provided with a dispensing valve (2) which can be actuated in the axial direction (X-X) for opening/closing thereof, said nozzle comprising a front dispensing part (260) movable rotationally and axially fixed to a part (230) for coupling with the spray can (1), said coupling part being in turn movable in terms of displacement and idle rotationally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Tiziano Redaelli
  • Publication number: 20090098656
    Abstract: A mercury ionic gas standard generator for use in the continuous emissions monitoring of exhaust flue gas streams is disclosed. More specifically, the mercury ionic gas standard generator uses a reservoir being coated with an inert silicon-based coating for transporting a volume of an aqueous ionic mercury solution to a liquid mass flow controller and vaporizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Wayne Holt, William Howard Eberhardt
  • Patent number: 7500621
    Abstract: A dispensing assembly for an aerosol system for dispensing liquid material. The dispensing assembly comprises a base member defining an alignment groove, an actuator member defining a plurality of finger portions, an outlet member defining an outlet opening, a selector member defining a flange portion and a selector threaded portion, and a collar member defining an opening surface and a collar threaded portion. The outlet member is arranged within the plurality of finger portions such that the actuator member and the outlet member define a dispensing path in fluid communication with the outlet opening. The collar member engages the actuator member such that the opening surface is adjacent to the finger portions. The selector threaded portion engages the collar threaded portion. The flange portion of the selector is arranged within at least a portion of the alignment groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Tryon, Lester R. Greer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7494075
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas GmbH
    Inventor: Heinz Schneider
  • Patent number: 7487893
    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 comprises a base portion and a particulate portion comprising 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: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., Floyd R. French
  • Patent number: 7484678
    Abstract: There is provided a nasal dispensing nozzle for use with a fluid medicament discharge pump device having a discharge outlet for discharge of pumped fluid medicament. The nasal dispensing nozzle includes a body defining a fluid flow channel; an inlet port defining an inlet to the channel, the inlet port shaped for receipt of the discharge outlet to enable delivery of the pumped fluid medicament to the channel; and an outlet port defining an outlet from the channel, the outlet port shaped for insertion into the nasal cavity of a user to enable delivery of the pumped fluid medicament thereto. A screw thread path is provided to the channel between the inlet and the outlet to impart angular momentum to the pumped fluid medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventor: Robin Law Morrison
  • Patent number: 7481382
    Abstract: An outlet hood (1) for mounting at an end of an outlet duct (3) of a spraying device for highly viscous or gel-like media. The bottom (7) of the outlet hood (1) has a uniform thickness and is provided with outlet openings (8) which diverge relative to each other. The bottom of the outlet hood (1) is outwardly arched and the outlet openings (8) have a uniform cross section over their entire length which corresponds to the thickness of the bottom (7), and the outlet openings (8) are arranged distributed over the bottom (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: AERO Pump GmbH, Zerstäuberpumpen
    Inventor: Stefan Christ
  • Patent number: 7481338
    Abstract: An aerosol device for dispensing texture material for matching existing acoustical ceiling texture. The device comprises a container, a valve assembly, a dispensing nozzle, a hardenable material, and pressurized inert gas as a propelling mechanism. The hardenable material and pressurized inert gas are placed into the container. When the valve assembly is opened, the inert gas forces the hardenable material out of the container through the dispensing nozzle. The dispensing nozzle diverts at least a portion of the hardenable material exiting the container to develop a spray suitable for the application of the hardenable material onto the ceiling surface being textured. The hardenable material preferably comprises at least water, filler, binder, and polystyrene particles. The inert gas is preferably nitrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc..
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Publication number: 20090020071
    Abstract: A spray can (10) that sprays a coating resembling a chrome plating, includes a pressure container (12) containing a paint (14) formed by extremely thin small aluminum particles (20) obtained by scraping off a metalized layer from a substrate, the particles lying in a liquid carrier (22). The can contains a propellant (24) that creates an unusually high pressure to effectively force the paint though a spray nozzle (26). The spay nozzle has a spray aperture (30) whose cross-section is elongated to produce a fan-shaped spray which eliminates splotches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Ike Banoun
  • Publication number: 20090014558
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable sprayer, mister or fogger system for dispensing media in a uniform and controlled manner, featuring a tubular member having two semi-tubular molded parts with an open front end, and having a living hinge for flexibly coupling together the two semi-tubular molded parts for opening for ease of assembling components of the portable sprayer, mister or fogger system therein, and for securely closing once assembled; a fluid line assembled and arranged on the inside thereof for providing the media in the form of chemical, water of other suitable fluid; a nozzle assembled and arranged in a open front end and coupled to the fluid line for providing the media; a blower for blowing the media being provided from the nozzle; a pump and power line for coupling to a pump and power source for providing a supply of electrical power; a device for simultaneously controlling the operation of the fluid provided to the nozzle and the power provided to the blower; and an on/off switch coupl
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: David L. Phillips, Daniel D. Guldalj
  • Publication number: 20090016971
    Abstract: Topically applicable, fluid anti-sun/sunscreen compositions useful for protecting the skin and/or the hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, contain: (a) at least one photoprotective system for screening out UV radiation; and (b) at least one tertiary-amide-terminated polyamide (ATPA) polymer, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable aqueous support therefor; the subject anti-sun/sunscreen compositions are especially provided as sprays, notably for the purpose of increasing the sun protection factor (SPF) and/or of reducing or even eliminating the fluffing effect thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Anne-Laure Gaudry, Martin Josso
  • Publication number: 20080315018
    Abstract: A trigger spray dispenser (8, 40) that comprises a container (14, 42) for a liquid, the container comprising a reservoir (16, 46) with a base (18), a forward face (30, 48), and a rear face (32, 50), and a neck (15, 52) extending upwardly from the reservoir (16, 46), and a spray discharge head (10, 44) for dispensing the liquid in a generally forward direction (D-D, 58). The neck (15, 52) and head (10, 44) are attached or attachable, the head (10, 44) is in fluid connection with the liquid in the container (14, 42) when attached to the neck (15, 52), at least a portion of the neck (15, 52) is inclined to impart an inclination to the head (10, 44).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PTY LTD
    Inventor: Philip Craig Withers
  • Publication number: 20080296398
    Abstract: A mixing spray device adapted to mix an added material with source water supplied from a hose. The mixing spray device comprises a main body and a container that may be detachably attached to the main body. The mixing spray device may be configured to operate in an off configuration in which nothing is dispensed, a water configuration in which only water is dispense, and a mixture configuration in which both water and the added material are dispensed. The mixing spray device may also comprise an attachment assembly that is rotatably connected to a handle portion. The container is detachably attached to the attachment assembly and thus may rotate relative to the handle portion. The container may be provided with a container member, an interface member, and a restriction member. The container may be attached to the main body using a flange on the container and a latch structure on the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Ralph Hickman, Stephen P. Casteel, Michael Jackson
  • Publication number: 20080277501
    Abstract: A valve is provided having a solenoid coil in an integrally formed magnetic material having a cross-sectional configuration resembling a bundt pan. Such a structure can be stamp-formed and creates an enlarged surface area available for the magnetic flux to the armature at the bottom of the bundt cross-section. However, since the ends of the stamped structure are not relevant to the magnetic circuit, they can be left unfinished. A thin, flat plate armature and an axial flow valve assembly allows for low friction, low mass movement of the valve seal. Placement of the armature and solenoid across a small air gap provides a high force, very fast response time with minimal electrical power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: William F. Everett, James R. Thayer
  • Publication number: 20080251953
    Abstract: A removable replaceable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusing device. The cartridge includes a venturi, a conduit extending to the venturi, a mixing area and an outlet path for atomizing and dispersing a liquid within the cartridge. A diffusion device including a removable replaceable cartridge received within a housing. The housing includes a source of compressed gas which is directed into the cartridge. A venturi head with a unitary body for use with a diffusion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Marc Robert, Richard Weening
  • Patent number: 7434749
    Abstract: A direct-current sprayer includes a shell with an outlet therein, a valve in the outlet, a pipe leading to the valve from a pump in the shell and a hose detachably connected to the valve so that water can flow from a pump in the shell into the hose through the valve. The valve automatically blocks the flow of the water after the hose is detached from the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Scott Wu
  • Patent number: 7431222
    Abstract: A masking device to prevent over-spray when using an aerosol can to apply aerosols to a work surface. The device includes a horizontal channel structure, the back end of which is essentially open and serves as an insertion point for an aerosol nozzle feed tube from an aerosol can, while the front end serves as an attachment seat for a masking unit. The back end of the horizontal channel is open, providing the user access to the aerosol nozzle in order to actuate the aerosol nozzle with a finger, whereby an aerosol is propelled forward into a masking unit. The masking unit has a small orifice creating a planar opening at the back, and a large orifice creating a generally planar opening at the front The masking unit is essentially hollow, providing the ability to contain an aerosol, the large orifice serving as a mask against a target surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher H. Monterrosa
  • Publication number: 20080237370
    Abstract: Disposable reservoirs for use with spray apparatuses, reservoir-adapter kits, spray assemblies employing such reservoirs, and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Trade Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Turnbull, Clifford W. Turnbull
  • Publication number: 20080221561
    Abstract: A spray device for dispensing a cooling fluid comprises a reservoir in which the cooling fluid is stored in liquid form at an overpressure, a fluid outlet valve, and a spray head (3b) which has a capillary tube (30b). The capillary tube (30b) is arranged in a valve tappet (31b) in such a way that the inlet end of the capillary tube (30b) is connected to the fluid outlet valve of the reservoir and causes the cooling fluid to pass into the capillary tube (30b) when the fluid outlet valve is actuated. In the reservoir, there is a further capillary tube whose inlet end extends into the cooling fluid stored in the reservoir, and whose outlet end is connected to the fluid outlet valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jorg Geiger, Campbell Patrick
  • Publication number: 20080208183
    Abstract: A device for applying a fluid to a localized and defined area including a reserve of fluid in the form of an aerosol; means for starting release of the fluid from the reserve; and an ejection nozzle having a conduit and an outlet orifice through which the fluid is ejected at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure in a controlled and directed manner as regards a diameter of the application area, the fluid having a boiling point equal to or lower than ?20° C., and a latent heat of evaporation equal to or lower than 200 kJ/kg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Denis Marin, Serge Sonie
  • Publication number: 20080184993
    Abstract: A nebulizer comprising an aerosol generator and a titration mechanism comprising a dosing mechanism, a screw assembly, a plunger and an actuator, wherein the dosing mechanism is rotatably mounted in the nebulizer and the plunger is mounted in the nebulizer to travel along a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the dosing mechanism. The actuator is mounted to the nebulizer to travel in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The screw mechanism allows the rotation of the dosing mechanism to fix a variable distance of travel of the plunger based on the selected dose, without moving the plunger longitudinally. This allows the user to verify and if necessary correct the selected dose prior to any drug being released from the vial. Operation of the actuator causes longitudinal movement, through the screw mechanism, to the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Aerogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajan Patel, Michael A. Klimowicz
  • Patent number: 7407115
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in or relating to a nozzle arrangement. Th nozzle arrangement of the present invention are adapted to be fitted to a container and actuate the release of the contents stored in the container. The nozzle arrangement has a body (101) which comprises an outlet through which, in use, fluid is ejected from the nozzle arrangement and is formed from at least a first part (102) and a second part (103), the first part having an inlet (120) through which the contents of the container admit fluid into the nozzle arrangement during use and an abutment surface (105) which contact an abutment surface (106) of the second part. The abutment surface (105,106) of the first and second parts define a fluid flow passageway (122,123) therebetween, which connects the inlet (120) to the outlet (124), as well as a seal that is adapted to contain any fluid that leaks from the inlet and/or at least a portion of the fluid flow passage (122,123) during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Incro Limited
    Inventor: Keith Laidler
  • Publication number: 20080169359
    Abstract: A showerhead 10 enables a user to selectively mix a liquid such as soap, conditioner or body wash with water. A shower stem connector 12, a mixing chamber 14, and an outlet cap 16 direct water flow. A manual pump 30 and liquid container 32 enable mixing of a liquid such as soap into the water flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Paul J. Carrubba, Vito James Carlucci
  • Publication number: 20080164345
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spray head for atomising a medium using a pressurised propellant, with a spray head body (10) which comprises a fastening ring (6) and an actuating element (20) movably connected thereto, a holding element (12) which comprises an inlet port (24), an adjoining duct section (26) and a holding section (28), and a duct element (14) which has an outlet port (62) for the medium and which has in at least one section a diameter such that the medium to be discharged atomizes in the flow of propellant, the duct element (14) preferably being a capillary pipe or capillary tube and/or having a constant diameter over its entire length, the duct element (14) being arranged in the holding section (28) of the holding element (12) and, preferably, being bent through approximately 90° in the holding section (28) of the holding element (12) and the holding element (12) preferably being connected to the spray head body (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM MICROPARTS GMBH
    Inventors: Rüediger Belau, Lutz Maske, Campbell Patrick
  • Publication number: 20080149145
    Abstract: A method for cleaning an associated optical surface using an optical surface liquid cleaner is provided. The method comprises providing the optical surface liquid cleaner. The liquid cleaner including one or more foam producing and surface cleaning agents. A foam dispenser is provided, the dispenser including a reservoir and a dispensing head in fluid communication with the reservoir. The reservoir of the dispenser is filled with the liquid cleaner. The dispensing head of the foam dispenser is actuated to produce a foam from the liquid cleaner. The foam is applied to the associated optical surface. The associated optical surface is rubbed with a pliable non-scratch material. An associated contaminant is emulsified on the surface of the associated optical surface. The surface of the associated optical surface is dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Brij Pal Singh
  • Publication number: 20080152818
    Abstract: Non-aqueous graft polymers and coatings, including aerosol coatings, are described. The graft copolymers are useful for application to plastic and other substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventor: Pillai T. Perumal
  • Patent number: 7389948
    Abstract: An airbrush spraying device particularly adapted for the application of beauty products includes a tubular main body that is attached to a pressurized air supply. A control switch is situated on a top side of the airbrush. The control switch is connected to a mechanism that controls an air valve and a position of a makeup flow control mechanism. The air valve is an on/off mechanism, but the makeup flow control mechanism includes adjusting means so that the flow rate of makeup through the airbrush can be controlled by the user. The makeup is supplied to the airbrush from one of a plurality of makeup collars that are affixed to the main body of the airbrush. In order to enable the user to accurately apply the makeup, a mirror and a standoff marker are affixed to a forward end of the airbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: George Robert Lampman
  • Publication number: 20080128532
    Abstract: A container for a substance to be sprayed, wherein the container comprises a reservoir for the substance, wherein the container is provided with operable spraying means connected to the reservoir for spraying the substance, wherein the spraying means are provided with at least two spaced apart outflow openings which can be brought into fluid communication with the reservoir for spraying the substance in at least two spray beams to surroundings. The invention further relates to a cap, evidently destined for such a container. Additionally, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Johannes Antonius, G., W. Zigmans
  • Publication number: 20080121738
    Abstract: A spray nozzle mechanism capable of forming spray contents into fine particles. A channel setting core is fixedly placed in a space in a button body, between an output hole of a vertical path and a hole for discharging contents to the external space. Swirls in the same swirling direction are formed by upstream recessed paths continuous from the vertical path and downstream recessed paths continuous to the discharge hole. Also, the spray nozzle mechanism has ribs. The ribs move initial swirls created by the upstream recessed paths to the corresponding downstream recessed paths, where the initial swirls are moved in a state where they are separated as far as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: MITANI VALVE CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Hideo TOGASHI
  • Patent number: 7374068
    Abstract: An aerosol texturing system for forming a textured surface on drywall material. The aerosol texturing system comprises an aerosol assembly defining a product chamber and acoustic texture material and propellant material disposed within the product chamber. The aerosol assembly 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 acoustic texture material comprises a base portion and a particulate portion. The particulate portion comprises at least one particulate material selected from the group consisting of urethane foam and melamine foam. At least a portion of the propellant material exists in a gaseous state such that, when the aerosol assembly is in the second mode, the propellant material forces the acoustic texture material out of the aerosol assembly along the dispensing passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lester R. Greer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080111005
    Abstract: An antiperspirant system which includes a water-based antiperspirant which feels comfortable on the skin and a capillary aerosol dispenser is disclosed. The antiperspirant system includes: a pressurized container (51) in which a water-based antiperspirant composition with one or more astringent active salts and a propellant are present, a valved outlet (41) on the surface of the container through which antiperspirant is ejected into an inlet port (111) of a capillary tube (11), a capillary tube (11) with one inlet port (111) and one exit port through which antiperspirant is dispensed from the system, and a coupling means (12) to closely couple the inlet port of the capillary tube (11) to the valved outlet (41) of the pressurized container (51). The void volume between the inlet port and the valved outlet is minimized, such that upon use of the antiperspirant system, the valved outlet, the capillary tube, and the void volume do not become obstructed by solid deposits of the astringent active salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Sara Lee
    Inventors: Stuart John Campbell, Andrew Iwan De Beer
  • Patent number: 7367661
    Abstract: The invention concerns a nozzle body for a liquid droplet spray device for atomising a high viscous liquid substance such as perfume. A first and second substrate enclose a space for containing the liquid substance. Outlet means are arranged in the second substrate and have at least one outlet nozzle and at least one output channel, said output channel having straight side walls. Each output channel has a stepped shape having a wider portion and a thinner portion, the wider portion being arranged adjacent the space. The thinner portion contains a protrusion section protruding beyond the top surface of the second substrate such that the exterior side wall of the protrusion section is at a substantially straight angle with respect to the top surface of the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Microflow Engineering SA
    Inventors: Joseph Hess, Jean-Marc Flick, Bo Hu, Philippe Luginbuhl, Raphael Weber
  • Patent number: 7367333
    Abstract: Actuator for an inhaler for delivering medicament by inhalation. The actuator includes a main body having a tubular member for receiving a canister containing medicament and having a valve stem extending therefrom, and an outlet assembly, as a part formed separately of the main body, having a mouthpiece for guiding medicament to the mouth of a user and a nozzle block for receiving the valve stem of the canister and delivering medicament from the canister into the mouthpiece. At least a part of the outlet assembly is configured so as to deform and optionally break on withdrawal of the outlet assembly from the main body so as to prevent re-use of the outlet assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneċa AB
    Inventors: Darren Hodson, Jorgen Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20080087737
    Abstract: A discharge device and a method for evaporating a liquid to the atmosphere are proposed. The liquid pressurized by gas is supplied to an evaporator via a flow restriction device which restricts the flow rate of the liquid such that continuous release and evaporation of the liquid is possible. Further, an evaporator is proposed. The evaporator comprises an evaporation surface which is designed preferably by microstructuring such that the surface area is increased and/or the liquid forms an essentially uniform film on the evaporation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM MICROPARTS GMBH
    Inventors: Stephen Terence Dunne, Marc Rohrschneider, Gert Blankenstein
  • Patent number: 7357335
    Abstract: This invention relates to pump-action nozzle devices methods of making the same. The nozzle devices of the invention comprises a body which defines an internal chamber having an inlet through which fluid may be drawn into said chamber and an outlet through which fluid present in the chamber may be expelled from the nozzle. The inlet comprises an inlet valve and the outlet comprises an outlet valve. Fluid is dispensed from the dispenser nozzles by applying pressure to an actuator member that engages and resiliently deforms or displaces a portion of the body of the device that defines the chamber, thereby compressing the chamber and actuating the dispensing of fluid. In preferred embodiments, the actuator provides a rigid actuator surface that an operator can apply a pressure to.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Incro Limited
    Inventors: Keith Laidler, Timothy Rodd
  • Patent number: 7357336
    Abstract: Improved therapeutic sclerosing microfoams and methods and devices for making them are provided that have advantage in producing a consistent profile injectable foam with minimal input by the physician yet using high volume percentages of blood dispersible gases, thus avoiding use of potentially hazardous amounts of nitrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: BTG International Limited
    Inventors: Tariq Osman, Sheila Bronwen Shilton-Brown, David Dakin Iorwerth Wright, Anthony David Harman, Timothy David Boorman
  • Publication number: 20080073448
    Abstract: Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed here are generally directed to anti-stringing systems that can be used in the application of a substance to a work surface. In one embodiment, an anti-stringing system includes an applicator having a nozzle for applying a substance to a work surface and a gas port configured to deliver a gas flow that disrupts the flow of the substance. In some embodiments, the gas port is located at least partially internally of and coaxial with the nozzle such that the substance flowing from the nozzle envelops one end of the nozzle. In other embodiments, the invention concerns hand-held glue guns having anti-string systems. In yet other embodiments, methods for breaking substance strings are disclosed. One such method includes delivering a gas flow that is substantially coaxial with the direction of flow of the substance. Various inventive embodiments relate to methods and devices for delivering a gas flow to a gas port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: John Kirby Kendall
  • Publication number: 20080067262
    Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly is provided that enables a compressed gas propellant to be used to deliver liquid product in a fine mist, whereby the droplets of the mist have mean Sauter diameters of less than 35 ?m. The dispensing system includes the use of a compressed gas propellant that is soluble in the liquid product at room temperature but that has a reduced solubility in the liquid product at temperatures exceeding room temperature The system also includes a valve attached to a pressurized container containing the liquid product and gas propellant. The valve includes an actuator cap that has a swirl chamber and an exit orifice and a built-in heater that at least partially surrounds the swirl chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Richard S. Valpey
  • Publication number: 20080054099
    Abstract: Particular aspects provide novel atomizers for generating particles over a broad range of MMAD size distributions, the eliminating the requirement for an impaction baffle in generating the desired particle sizes. In particular aspects, the atomization means communicates with a remote particle filter member configured and positioned to provide for particle size filtering. In additional aspects, the atomization means communicates with a particle dispersion chamber suitable to impart a desired particle flow pattern to particles within and exiting the dispersion chamber. In further aspects, the atomization means communicates with a nasal, ocular, oral or ‘vicinity’ adapter. The novel devices provide for targeted (e.g., nasal, ocular, oral, local vicinity), systemic, and/or topical delivery of an atomized liquid (e.g., via the nasal cavity, olfactory region, and mouth). Further exemplary aspects relate to aerosolization and delivery of perfume, fragrance, essential oil or cosmeceutical agents and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: KURVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Marc Giroux, William A. DeGroodt, Joseph R. Pearce, Robert W. Kamp, Finn O. Rinne, Paul C. Leung
  • Patent number: 7337985
    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. The texture material changes from a wet form to a solidified form when exposed to air and appearance when a pH of the texture material changes. The selecting system defines an outlet opening and is supported by the dispensing system such that texture material dispensed from the dispensing system is dispensed through the outlet opening in any one of a plurality of spray patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., John Kordosh, Ross Clawson
  • Publication number: 20080041973
    Abstract: The present invention provides film forming method and a droplet discharge method for removing bubbles in a pressurizing chamber to prevent defective discharge without disposing a large amount of materials in a droplet discharging device. Before a material is discharged in the droplet discharging device, a step is provided in which reduced pressure is kept in a pressurizing chamber and a material supply portion, which are connected, to remove bubbles that exist in the pressurizing chamber. A flow path connected to the outside such as an opening of a nozzle surface of the pressurizing chamber or a material supply port of the material supply portion is sealed, and pressure in the pressurizing chamber and the material supply portion is reduced from an inlet and outlet connected to the material supply portion with the use of a reduced pressure means such as a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Gen Fujii
  • Publication number: 20080029620
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing system provides a sprayer. The system has a container with liquid fluid, such as used in lawn and garden weed control and fertilization. The sprayer has a handle containing a spring engine and a pump for liquid from the container. The spring engine has a flat spring having a spring band extending from two coils wound on two shafts. One of the coils is manually wound by a crank connected to a shaft on which the coil is connected. The other shaft is connected to the pump by a rotary cam driver. Liquid is sucked by the pump into a pump chamber during part of a cycle of rotation of the other shaft when the coils are unwound and the liquid is pumped out of the chamber during the other part of the cycle of rotation to a sprayer head on the sprayer handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Donald R. Hillhouse, James W. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20080029622
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transforming liquids having different viscosity into droplets. The inventive system is characterized by differently designed air nozzles which are devoid of moving parts. Due to its modular architecture the system can be operated with any of the nozzles and different individual components as required, which ensures a maximum flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Rainer Pommersheim
  • Patent number: 7322505
    Abstract: A pneumatically powered nail gun having a duster mechanism which is also pneumatically powered with the same pneumatic source. The nail gun includes a main body having a lower end and defines therein a compressed air chamber. A cylinder piston arrangement is disposed in the main body, and the compressed air is selectively applied to the piston for moving a driver blade connected to the piston to drive a nail. The duster mechanism includes a duster nozzle provided at the main body for ejecting a compressed air therethrough. A pressure release valve is disposed at an air passage extending between the duster nozzle and the compressed air chamber for selectively shutting off a fluid communication therebetween. A pressure regulating section is disposed at the air passage for providing a compressed air passing through the duster nozzle at a pressure lower than that in the compressed air chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Ishizawa, Yoshihiro Nakano