Including Handle Or Handgrip For Supply Container And Attached Outlet Patents (Class 239/375)
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Patent number: 12007041Abstract: A liquid dispensing device includes a body, a nozzle on an end of the body, a liquid container coupled to the body, and a piston configured to move in the body so as to control an ejection of liquid from the nozzle. The piston and the nozzle are configured to be detached from the body as an assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventor: Chin Hung Lam
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Patent number: 11759808Abstract: A fluid dispensing device includes a housing and a reciprocating piston fluid pump coupled to the housing. The reciprocating piston fluid pump includes a piston. The piston is configured to pressurize at least one pumping chamber. A motor is connected to the reciprocating piston fluid pump to actuate the piston. A spray tip connected to an outlet of the at least one pumping chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2023Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: David J. Thompson, Jerry D. Horning, William M. Blenkush, Eric J. Finstad, Bradley H. Hines, Marius J. Luczak, Diane Olson, Philip K. Snider, Harold D. Johnson, Jimmy Wing Sum Tam
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Patent number: 11639842Abstract: A personal defense device for projecting a lachrymator agent includes an L-shaped housing, which defines a barrel and a grip. A valve is positioned in the barrel proximate to the grip, which extends from a first end of the barrel. A channel extends from the valve to a second end of the barrel. A cavity extends into the grip and is in fluidic communication with the valve. The grip selectively engages a cannister, which contains a lachrymator agent, that is inserted into the cavity. The cannister is removably engaged to the L-shaped housing and an outlet of the cannister is operationally engaged to the valve. A trigger is engaged to the L-shaped housing and operationally engaged to the valve can be triggered to actuate the valve. The lachrymator agent is dispensed from the cannister through the channel toward a target that is in substantial alignment with the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Inventor: Kenaniah El Bey
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Patent number: 11607508Abstract: A sublingual type medication delivery device includes a container body having a predetermined volume of solvent with a spray dispenser attached at one end of the container and at the opposite end of the container is a housing which contains medication to be discharged into the container and mixed with the solvent to form a diluted medication for fractional delivery of the medication over a period of time. The housing can either be a tablet crusher for introducing medicament in solid form into the container or the housing can be a capsule having liquid medicament that is delivered through a needle that pierces the capsule wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Stat Capsule Inc.Inventor: Yuri Busiashvili
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Patent number: 11167320Abstract: A cleaning nozzle includes an inner nozzle housing having a feed passage for carrying cleaning fluid, a plurality of nozzle tips that each define a discharge opening in fluid communication with the feed passage, and an outer nozzle housing received over the inner nozzle housing. The outer nozzle housing includes a plurality of outer nozzle extensions that each extend over one of the nozzle tips. The outer nozzle extensions can be inserted into ports of an adapter, and flow of the cleaning fluid through the nozzle is split between the nozzle tips so that multiple optical connectors that populate the adapter can be cleaned simultaneously in a substantially uniform manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: James Michael Brown, Keith Mitchell Hill
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Patent number: 8960575Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment a system is provided that includes an aerosol spray can, a receiver configured to electrically insulate the commercially available aerosol spray can, and a nozzle headpiece configured to couple to a neck portion of the aerosol spray can. Further, the nozzle headpiece is configured to electrostatically charge the aerosol spray can, and the nozzle headpiece includes an electrostatically charged passage.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Hasselschwert, James P. Baltz
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Patent number: 8944348Abstract: A handheld electric spray gun comprises a gun body, a spray can, a base for connecting the gun body with the spray can, and a housing. A nozzle is provided at the front end of the gun body. The upper portion of the housing is formed with a chamber, and the lower portion thereof is formed with a handle. The chamber is communicated with the gun body and provided with a motor therein. The handheld electric spray gun of the invention adopts a novel motor structure where a stator and rotor assembly is provided on the air-intake side of the blades, that is, the stator and rotor assembly is provided at the air inlet, so that the stator and rotor assembly may be forcibly cooled with cold air, thus the heat dissipation effect is greatly improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Fenghua Weilder Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haowei Zhou, Lijun Huang
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Patent number: 8936021Abstract: A method of safely delivering an ophthalmic fluid to an eye, the method including targeting the eye with an ophthalmic fluid misting device and activating an ultrasonic generator to deliver the ophthalmic fluid from the ophthalmic fluid misting device across a space between the misting device and the eye. The method further including maintaining a momentum of the ophthalmic fluid that is insufficient to trigger at least one of the ocular blink reflex and the lacrimation reflex of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Optimyst Systems, Inc.Inventor: James F. Collins, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150001317Abstract: A water absorbing apparatus for a water spray container is detachably installed at an internal of the water spray container. The container comprises a spray nozzle, a pressure handle provided at a front of the spray nozzle and a suction tube connected to a bottom of the spray nozzle. The water absorbing apparatus is made of a porous material with good water absorption. The water absorbing apparatus comprises a cutting slot to allow the suction tube at the bottom of the spray nozzle to insert therein such that the water absorbing apparatus is attached to an outer of the suction inlet at the rear of the suction tube. With the absorption of the water absorbing apparatus, the suction inlet of the suction tube is maintained at a saturation state such that when the container is placed upside down or tilted, the liquid inside the container can be sprayed out successfully.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: CHUANG WEI
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Publication number: 20140319245Abstract: Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including structures such as strips, pouches, pills, capsules, discs and the like for providing concentrates of chemical agents for charging or recharging the spray bottle dispenser, preferably, individual chemical refill charges containing chemical concentrate are deployed within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills or ingestion. The device is specifically designed for reuse, having a wider opening which is easier to fill, clean and refill without spills, readily accommodates concentrate inserts in any format, minimizes trigger failure, and has a wide base for stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Albert R. Kelly, George H. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20140246516Abstract: A spray gun includes a handle, an air unit, an adjustment knob, a trigger, an air path a container. A body is connected to the rear end of the air unit and a nozzle is connected to the front end of the body. The nozzle has a paint way defined therethrough and the head part of the probe is inserted into the paint way. The probe is pivotably connected to the trigger and the probe is pulled backward by pulling the trigger. The probe returns by the spring. The head part has a positioning member and the probe has an insertion which is engaged with the positioning member to connect the head part to the probe. The head part is located in the nozzle. When replacing the nozzle or cleaning the nozzle, only the head part is needed to be removed from the spray gun.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: TSUNG MAO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Jung-Kun Huang
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Patent number: 8807455Abstract: A spray device for dispensing chemicals is disclosed. The spray device comprises a cartridge defining an interior compartment for containing a liquid product, an applicator having a support body, an extendable wand attached to the support body, a handle at a rear end of the support body, and a pump.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Havlovitz, Sean D. Montag, Paul E. Hsu, Jay F. Perkins, Michael T. Kopczewski
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Patent number: 8771799Abstract: A system for spray delivery of liquids comprising a motor axially coupled to one or more pistons through a wobble plate coupling. Each piston feeds an input port of a swirl chamber spray nozzle. Each piston may separately pulse the swirl chamber using a different injection point. In one embodiment, the spray nozzle, swirl chamber, feed channels and cylinder heads for the cylinders may be formed as a single integrated casting. In one embodiment, the sprayer may include an intermediate plate rotatably mounted on the wobble plate. The sprayer may include a piston cap with a flat contact with the wobble plate/intermediate plate and a spherical interface with the piston. In a further embodiment, the system may be configured for handheld application of liquids and may comprise a tank for holding the liquid, a power source and control actuator together with the spray pump and nozzle in a hand operable package.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: JM Harwood LLCInventor: Michael R. Harwood
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Publication number: 20140166767Abstract: Devices and methods are provided relating generally to the delivery of fluids in the context of the lawn and garden industry. The devices and methods provide for the delivery of fluids at specified droplet size, pressure, spray pattern, and dispersal location relative to the target. The devices and methods deliver various fluids to a targeted location in a manner that limits the physical exertion typically required of users for such applications and is highly precise and accurate, thus reducing the likelihood and extent of missing the target and wasting expensive resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: BLUE VIPER, LLCInventors: Williams L. Michael, Martin J. Strobel, JR.
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Patent number: 8746585Abstract: A power trigger sprayer comprising an integrated nozzle and pump assembly. The pump may comprise one or more pistons. Each piston feeds an input port of a swirl chamber spray nozzle. The nozzle is pulsed at a high rate, producing a predetermined spray pattern. In a further embodiment, the sprayer may be configured for handheld application of liquids and may comprise a tank for holding the liquid, a power source and control actuator together with the spray pump and nozzle in a hand operable unit. The sprayer may comprise a drip guard for directing drip flow away from the trigger and hand grip portion of the sprayer. The sprayer may include a battery within the hand grip portion. The battery may be in a battery module with grip/latch tabs allowing easy removal and replacement of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: JM Harwood LLCInventors: Michael R. Harwood, James Richard Bullington
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Patent number: 8740111Abstract: A sprayer for spraying a fluid can include a sprayer body, a trigger assembly, a flow adjustment mechanism and a fluid reservoir. The sprayer body can include a handle portion and a nozzle portion, the nozzle portion defining a fluid outlet and including a fluid conduit in communication with the fluid outlet. The trigger assembly can be coupled to the nozzle portion and be configured to open the fluid outlet. The flow adjustment mechanism can be coupled to the trigger assembly and be configured to adjust a flow rate of the sprayer. The fluid reservoir can be coupled to the sprayer body and be in communication with the fluid outlet and fluid conduit. The fluid reservoir can include a cap and first and second necks, the first neck being coupled to the sprayer body and the cap being removably coupled to the second neck.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jamie S. Munn, James D. Marshall, Stacey Black, David A. Miller, Steven R. Wiezorek, SuHu Zhou, GenZhang Ye
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Publication number: 20140138460Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, is a portable combination bucket device comprised of a bucket portion with an opening therein leading to an interior space, a sprinkler plate at least partially covering said opening and enabling a user to more evenly distribute the contents of the bucket, a sprayer device in fluid communication with the interior space of said bucket portion, and a handle for transporting and handling the bucket combination. Because the combination bucket is capable of performing multiple functions, it eliminates the need for, and associated expense of, purchasing, operating and storing multiple devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: Rachel Weiland
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Patent number: 8720798Abstract: The present invention is a drywall spray gun that disperses drywall material that includes a funnel-shaped hopper, a casing that houses a flip lever and a fan, a slide lock trigger and a trigger shield that protects the slide lock trigger from being struck or touched unintentionally and a rechargeable battery pack. The spray gun also includes a removable motor, a forearm rest, an adjustable nozzle and a corresponding stand with a bottom base, an upright vertical backing and a c-shaped top that secures the drywall spray gun in place while the drywall material is poured into the hopper.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Rick Lynn
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Publication number: 20140084079Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a supply tank for holding a supply of cleaning solution, a spray tip in fluid communication with the supply tank for distributing the cleaning solution to the surface to be cleaned, and a spray tip receiver. A removable connection between the spray tip and spray tip receiver removably mounts the spray tip to the spray tip receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz
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Publication number: 20140048624Abstract: A marking paint applicator for a portable electronic locator that locates buried cables and pipes via electromagnetic emissions is disclosed. The marking paint application may include an elongated support structure and a manually moveable trigger mechanism mounted adjacent an upper end of the support structure, along with a bracket assembly, a trigger mechanism, a receptacle for holding paint, and an actuating mechanism for selectively controlling release of the paint in response to operator actuation of the trigger mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael E. Turgeon
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Patent number: 8628029Abstract: A sprayer for spraying a fluid can include a sprayer body, a trigger assembly, a flow adjustment mechanism and a fluid reservoir. The sprayer body can include a handle portion and a nozzle portion, the nozzle portion defining a fluid outlet and including a fluid conduit in communication with the fluid outlet. The trigger assembly can be coupled to the nozzle portion and be configured to open the fluid outlet. The flow adjustment mechanism can be coupled to the trigger assembly and be configured to adjust a flow rate of the sprayer. The fluid reservoir can be coupled to the sprayer body and be in communication with the fluid outlet and fluid conduit. The fluid reservoir can include a cap and first and second necks, the first neck being coupled to the sprayer body and the cap being removably coupled to the second neck.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jamie S. Munn, James D. Marshall, Stacey Black, David A. Miller, Steven R. Wiezorek, SuHu Zhou, GenZhang Ye
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Patent number: 8622320Abstract: A sprayer system having a sprayer assembly adaptable to a variety of sizes and shapes of containers. The sprayer assembly includes a dual venturi in the flow conduit to provide even pressure and consistent flow in the spray volume. A metering device is coupled to the flow conduit for accurate and reliable regulation of mixture ratios. A dip tube, coupled to the fluid conduit, is adaptable to a variety of container orifices. In addition to acting as a conduit for passage of concentrate into the sprayer assembly, the dip tube may also be used as a cutting device to open the container into which it will be inserted. By adapting to a variety of container orifices, the dip tube allows the sprayer assembly to fit to a variety of containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: The Fountainhead Group, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Plantz, Mario Restive
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Patent number: 8596553Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can. The ergonomic adapter has an elastomeric collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. The front of the adapter includes a compartment that houses a polychromatic light source for lighting the surface and/or a light beam arrangement for targeting and positioning the spray can with respect to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: The LaserCan Company, LLCInventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
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Publication number: 20130277458Abstract: A handheld electric spray gun comprises a gun body, a spray can, a base for connecting the gun body with the spray can, and a housing. A nozzle is provided at the front end of the gun body. The upper portion of the housing is formed with a chamber, and the lower portion thereof is formed with a handle. The chamber is communicated with the gun body and provided with a motor therein. The handheld electric spray gun of the invention adopts a novel motor structure where a stator and rotor assembly is provided on the air-intake side of the blades, that is, the stator and rotor assembly is provided at the air inlet, so that the stator and rotor assembly may be forcibly cooled with cold air, thus the heat dissipation effect is greatly improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Haowei Zhou, Lijun Huang
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Patent number: 8550376Abstract: A sprayer for spraying a fluid can include a sprayer body, a fluid reservoir, a trigger assembly, a flow adjustment mechanism and an air horn assembly. The sprayer body can include a nozzle assembly that defines a fluid outlet and includes a needle arranged within a fluid conduit. The fluid reservoir can be coupled to the sprayer body and be in communication with the fluid outlet and fluid conduit. The trigger assembly can be coupled to the nozzle assembly and be configured to move the needle as the trigger assembly is depressed. The flow adjustment mechanism can be configured to adjust a flow rate of the sprayer. The air horn can include at least one air horn projection that limits rotation of the air horn between a first position corresponding to a vertical spray pattern and a second position corresponding to a horizontal spray pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jamie S. Munn, Steven R. Wiezorek, SuHu Zhou, GenZhang Ye
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Patent number: 8534956Abstract: A system for use in providing moisture for plants including; a corn based polymer jell in a pressurized container pressurized to a first pressure above atmospheric pressure. A flexible hose connected to the pressurized container and to a manually operated pump, the manually operated pump supplying polymer jell pressurized at a second pressure higher than the first pressure through a rigid tube and out a tip on the tube and into soil.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventors: Chris Dyson-Coope, Warren Moore
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Patent number: 8499984Abstract: A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup (11) on an aerosol container including a base (5) having an integral collar (8), a finger trigger support (22); a finger trigger (3) hingedly connected to the trigger support (22), and a finger grip (39) depending from the finger trigger (3) and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar (8). The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion (5) and finger trigger portion (3) as a single unit about a living hinge (10).Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: 8500041Abstract: A portable direct-circuit sprayer includes a body. The body includes a water chamber therein for containing water, a component chamber therein and with two open sides, and an integrated floor between two portions of the water chamber between which the component chamber is positioned. A pump is installed in the component chamber in order to pressurize the water from the water chamber. A panel shuts one of the open sides of the component chamber. A cover shuts the other open side of the component chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Scott Wu
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Patent number: 8490892Abstract: A liquid supply assembly is disclosed. The liquid supply assembly may be used in combination with a spraying device or spray gun to apply liquid to a substrate. The liquid supply assembly is particularly suitable for use in systems utilizing pressurized liquid containers.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John I. Escoto, Jr., Daniel E. Siltberg
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Publication number: 20130168469Abstract: A self-contained, hand-held paint spray gun apparatus having a paint reservoir on the gun and a turret assembly having a reversible tip for spraying paint from the reservoir through the tip and a swirl chamber adapter located between the gun and turret assembly. The tip is reversible between a SPRAY position and a CLEAN position to enable a user of the paint spray gun to rapidly and conveniently clear an obstruction in the tip and continue spraying without removing the tip. The swirl chamber adapter has a generally planar face opposing a swirl valve in the gun and forming a swirl chamber upstream of the turret assembly and has a centrally located bore extending from the generally planar face to the outlet of the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventor: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
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Patent number: 8453944Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can helps to reduce finger pain and hand fatigue. The ergonomic adapter has a collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. An arcuate finger strip extends upward from the rear side of the collar and over the push-button nozzle on the spray can when the adapter is fitted onto the body of the spray can. The collar and the arcuate finger strip are made of a resilient, flexible material such as butyl rubber. The arcuate finger strip preferably has a concave upper surface. The collar has enlarged traction pads positioned to facilitate gripping by the user. When the user grips the ergonomic adapter, the user's index finger rests in the concave, arcuate finger strip.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: The LaserCan Company, LLCInventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
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Patent number: 8434699Abstract: Safety features in and for hose-end sprayer bottles. In a first safety arrangement, there is ensured a more hindered transition of a spool (e.g., product/carrier spool) or adjuster from a first setting to a second setting than from the second setting to the first setting, wherein in the first setting no carrier stream is admitted through the sprayer and in the second setting solely a carrier stream is admitted through the sprayer. In a second safety arrangement, there is arrested displacement of a container interface (e.g., bottle swivel) from a second (essentially advanced) position towards a first (essentially initial) position upon the container interface displacing from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Green Garden Products CompanyInventor: Wayne C. Faupel
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Patent number: 8413911Abstract: A sprayer for spraying a fluid can include a sprayer body, a fluid reservoir, a trigger assembly, a flow adjustment mechanism and a flow rate indicator. The sprayer body can include a nozzle assembly that defines a fluid outlet and includes a needle arranged within a fluid conduit. The needle can be movable between a closed position and a fully opened position. The fluid reservoir can be coupled to the sprayer body and be in communication with the fluid outlet and fluid conduit. The trigger assembly can be coupled to the nozzle assembly and be configured to move the needle as the trigger assembly is depressed. The flow adjustment mechanism can be configured to adjust a flow rate of the sprayer by limiting movement of the trigger assembly and the needle. The flow rate indicator can provide an indication of the flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: Jamie S. Munn
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Publication number: 20130068858Abstract: A junction device for a spray system. The device is arranged so as to connect, to an airbrush, at least one removable container containing a composition for spraying, the device includes at least a composition-outlet first orifice enabling the composition to leave the container in order to be sprayed via the airbrush, and at least an air-inlet second orifice enabling air intake by the container, the device including an air-intake channel that is connected to the air-inlet orifice, and said channel terminating by an air-entry orifice that is situated above the air-inlet orifice and the composition-outlet orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Stefania Nuzzo, Eric Parris
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Patent number: 8366023Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved handheld sprayer structure comprising an electric sprayer and a liquid container. The liquid container is filled with an appropriate amount of liquid, and this device is held by a hand, and a press button is pressed to trigger a start switch, such that a drive gear installed on a motor transmission shaft drives a plurality of wheels installed on a large gear to compress a hose to produce a suction, so as to suck the liquid in the liquid container upward, and spray the appropriate amount of liquid continuously and steadily from a spray head.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Ableman International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Moses-B. Lin
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Publication number: 20120305668Abstract: Spray bottles are disclosed. Methods of making and using spray bottles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventor: Andy Davis
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Patent number: 8319654Abstract: An apparatus is provided, which includes an electrolysis cell, a liquid flow path that passes through the electrolysis cell, and an indicator light. The indicator light is illuminated as a function of an operating characteristic of the electrolysis cell and luminous flux radiated from the light illuminates liquid along at least a portion of the flow path.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: Bruce F. Field, Todd R. Schaeffer
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Publication number: 20120280065Abstract: Described are multi-chamber trigger sprayers and fluid dispensing apparatuses, including a sprayer housing including a pump piston and at least two pump chambers, a closure attachment configured to couple the trigger sprayer to an opening of a container, at least two fluid discharge passageways, each passageway in fluid communication with one of the pump chambers, and at least two priming valves, each configured to prevent backflow of fluid into one of the at least two fluid discharge pathways, and a biasing element configured to bias the pump piston. In some embodiments, the biasing element may be disposed outside of the closure attachment and adjacent to a pivot point of the trigger. Some embodiments of the multi-chamber trigger sprayer may be formed entirely from plastic. Other embodiments may also be disclosed and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson, Stephen R. Dennis
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Publication number: 20120276181Abstract: A synergistic system for substantially reducing surface contaminants of a food and inhibiting yeast, mold and bacteria growth in a food, beverage or food grade cosmetic preparation comprising a substantially transparent and odorless solution made from a plurality of substantially organic compounds selected from: citric acid, sodium citrate, vegetable glycerin, sea salt, potassium sorbate, decyl glucoside, calcium ascorbate, grapefruit seed extract, quillaja saponin, calcium carbonate, ascorbic acid, sodium percarbonate and sodium bisulfite, and an applicator for applying the solution to the food substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Shawki Ibrahim, Mareya Ibrahim
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Publication number: 20120256010Abstract: A spray gun is disclosed, including components and kits of components thereof, comprising a body comprising an attachment point for a compatible liquid reservoir and an adapter. The adapter comprises, at a first end, a non-threaded connection for attachment to a connector of a compatible liquid reservoir, the adapter being attached at a second end to the attachment point on the body such that the adapter remains attached to the body upon removal of a compatible liquid reservoir from the non-threaded connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Stephen C. P. Joseph, Malcolm F. Douglas, Alan F. Butler, David R. Bastow, Jerry E. Salhus, Margaret A. Hartfel
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Publication number: 20120223161Abstract: A ready-to-use sprayer comprises a container defining an interior compartment for containing a liquid product, a housing having a main chamber and a grip portion, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid chamber, and a pivot switch on the exterior of the housing for selecting a fluid flow condition for the main chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: SMG Brands, Inc.Inventors: Randy M. GOODWIN, Paul Havlovitz, Paul Hsu, Jay F. Perkins
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Patent number: 8205808Abstract: A pressurized tank sprayer includes a base tank including a neck and a mouth. A lid having a top portion and a depending skirt is positioned upon the tank. Threads are provided on the neck of the tank and engage threads on the depending skirt of the lid in order to secure the lid to the tank. The threads include locking features that prevent the lid from becoming forcibly detached from the tank during removal of the lid if excess pressure remains in the tank. An annular seal is seated in the lid and provides a seal between the tank and the lid. The annular seal includes an annular sealing surface and a concave interior surface. The annular sealing surface contacts the interior surface of the tank while the concave interior surface is exposed to the interior of the tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Rick L. Leer, Timothy S. DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
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Publication number: 20120079668Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning head and an elongated handle configured to be grasped by a user. The handle has a first end connected to the cleaning head and a second end configured to be connected to an extension handle. The handle is further configured to removably receive and retain a container in fixed relation to the handle. A spray nozzle is carried by the handle at a position approximate the first end thereof. A fluid accumulator is housed by the handle and is adapted to be fluidically connected to a container received and retained by the handle to receive a quantity of fluid contained by the container in a single flow direction from the container to the fluid accumulator. An electric pump carried by the handle is connected to the fluid accumulator and the spray nozzle and operates to pump fluid from the fluid accumulator and through the spray nozzle. A power source and an electric switch are carried by the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Lawrence Orubor
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Patent number: 8096489Abstract: A spraying device includes a housing that has a spraying unit and a trigger assembly. The spraying unit is a removable insert within the housing. The spraying unit includes an air chamber that is coupled to a liquid tank. A front end portion of the air chamber has a nozzle. The air chamber receives a liquid tube that opens in the nozzle. The liquid tube receives a needle and the needle and the liquid tube are coaxial with each other. The trigger assembly controls the flow of liquid through the liquid tube by positioning a tapered front end of the needle. The trigger assembly includes a trigger that has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the opening of the liquid tube is closed by the needle. In a second position, the liquid tube is opened to discharge a liquid from an opening of the liquid tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
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Patent number: 8091803Abstract: A spraying device includes a housing that has a spraying unit and a trigger assembly. The spraying unit is a removable insert within the housing. The spraying unit includes an air chamber that is coupled to a liquid tank. A front end portion of the air chamber has a nozzle. The air chamber receives a liquid tube that opens in the nozzle. The liquid tube receives a needle and the needle and the liquid tube are coaxial with each other. The trigger assembly controls the flow of liquid through the liquid tube by positioning a tapered front end of the needle. The trigger assembly includes a trigger that has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the opening of the liquid tube is closed by the needle. In a second position, the liquid tube is opened to discharge a liquid from an opening of the liquid tube.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
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Patent number: 8091804Abstract: A spraying device includes a housing that has a spraying unit and a trigger assembly. The spraying unit is a removable insert within the housing. The spraying unit includes an air chamber that is coupled to a liquid tank. A front end portion of the air chamber has a nozzle. The air chamber receives a liquid tube that opens in the nozzle. The liquid tube receives a needle and the needle and the liquid tube are coaxial with each other. The trigger assembly controls the flow of liquid through the liquid tube by positioning a tapered front end of the needle. The trigger assembly includes a trigger that has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the opening of the liquid tube is closed by the needle. In a second position, the liquid tube is opened to discharge a liquid from an opening of the liquid tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
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Patent number: 8091802Abstract: A spraying device includes a housing that has a spraying unit and a trigger assembly. The spraying unit is a removable insert within the housing. The spraying unit includes an air chamber that is coupled to a liquid tank. A front end portion of the air chamber has a nozzle. The air chamber receives a liquid tube that opens in the nozzle. The liquid tube receives a needle and the needle and the liquid tube are coaxial with each other. The trigger assembly controls the flow of liquid through the liquid tube by positioning a tapered front end of the needle. The trigger assembly includes a trigger that has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the opening of the liquid tube is closed by the needle. In a second position, the liquid tube is opened to discharge a liquid from an opening of the liquid tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
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Publication number: 20120000993Abstract: A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. Each liquid ejecting element takes the form of a piston disposed within a cylinder. The pistons responds to pressurized fluid imposed directly thereon from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: DONALD H. BRUNK, William Gerald Dimaio, JR.
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Patent number: 8052015Abstract: A holder apparatus includes a handhold formed on an end thereof for holding and a barrel section extending from another end thereof. A clamping section is formed from the front end of the barrel section opposite to the handhold and includes two jaw portions joined together, two limited grooves respectively formed in and extending along the two jaw portions, two inner rim portions respectively defined against the two limited grooves and two clamping edges respectively formed on the inner wall of the two jaw portions related to the two limited grooves. The clamping edges grip a neck of a sprayer and support the bottom of a rim of a sprayer. A trigger element is pivotally connected to the barrel section. A C-shaped spring is disposed in the two limited grooves and grips the inner rim portions related to the two clamping edges.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Chia-Hsing Huang
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Publication number: 20110266367Abstract: A sprayer and a releasable bottle are provided. The sprayer includes a main housing having a pump and a nozzle coupled in a material flow path. The housing further includes a bottle receptacle and a bottle adapter, which is fluidically coupled to the material flow path and has a lower, sealing surface and a lower fitting. An adapter spring applies a downward displacement force to the bottle adapter. The bottle is insertable into the bottle receptacle through an opening in the receptacle and has a top, which engages the lower sealing surface when inserted fully into the receptacle. The bottle includes a tube adapter that mates with the lower fitting and is coupled to a tube carried within the bottle. A latch retains the bottle in the receptacle in a latched state and releases the bottle from the receptacle in a released state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES INVESTMENT GROUP, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Nick Stanca