Including Handle Or Handgrip For Supply Container And Attached Outlet Patents (Class 239/375)
  • Patent number: 11759808
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11639842
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventor: Kenaniah El Bey
  • Patent number: 11607508
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Stat Capsule Inc.
    Inventor: Yuri Busiashvili
  • Patent number: 11167320
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: James Michael Brown, Keith Mitchell Hill
  • Patent number: 8960575
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Hasselschwert, James P. Baltz
  • Patent number: 8944348
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Fenghua Weilder Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Haowei Zhou, Lijun Huang
  • Patent number: 8936021
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Optimyst Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James F. Collins, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150001317
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: CHUANG WEI
  • Publication number: 20140319245
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Albert R. Kelly, George H. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20140246516
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: TSUNG MAO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jung-Kun Huang
  • Patent number: 8807455
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Havlovitz, Sean D. Montag, Paul E. Hsu, Jay F. Perkins, Michael T. Kopczewski
  • Patent number: 8771799
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: JM Harwood LLC
    Inventor: Michael R. Harwood
  • Publication number: 20140166767
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: BLUE VIPER, LLC
    Inventors: Williams L. Michael, Martin J. Strobel, JR.
  • Patent number: 8746585
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: JM Harwood LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Harwood, James Richard Bullington
  • Patent number: 8740111
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie S. Munn, James D. Marshall, Stacey Black, David A. Miller, Steven R. Wiezorek, SuHu Zhou, GenZhang Ye
  • Publication number: 20140138460
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Rachel Weiland
  • Patent number: 8720798
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Rick Lynn
  • Publication number: 20140084079
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20140048624
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael E. Turgeon
  • Patent number: 8628029
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie S. Munn, James D. Marshall, Stacey Black, David A. Miller, Steven R. Wiezorek, SuHu Zhou, GenZhang Ye
  • Patent number: 8622320
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: The Fountainhead Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Plantz, Mario Restive
  • Patent number: 8596553
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: The LaserCan Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
  • Publication number: 20130277458
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Haowei Zhou, Lijun Huang
  • Patent number: 8550376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie S. Munn, Steven R. Wiezorek, SuHu Zhou, GenZhang Ye
  • Patent number: 8534956
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Chris Dyson-Coope, Warren Moore
  • Patent number: 8499984
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: 8500041
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Scott Wu
  • Patent number: 8490892
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John I. Escoto, Jr., Daniel E. Siltberg
  • Publication number: 20130168469
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventor: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
  • Patent number: 8453944
    Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can helps to reduce finger pain and hand fatigue. The ergonomic adapter has a collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. An arcuate finger strip extends upward from the rear side of the collar and over the push-button nozzle on the spray can when the adapter is fitted onto the body of the spray can. The collar and the arcuate finger strip are made of a resilient, flexible material such as butyl rubber. The arcuate finger strip preferably has a concave upper surface. The collar has enlarged traction pads positioned to facilitate gripping by the user. When the user grips the ergonomic adapter, the user's index finger rests in the concave, arcuate finger strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: The LaserCan Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
  • Patent number: 8434699
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Green Garden Products Company
    Inventor: Wayne C. Faupel
  • Patent number: 8413911
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Jamie S. Munn
  • Publication number: 20130068858
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Stefania Nuzzo, Eric Parris
  • Patent number: 8366023
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ableman International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Moses-B. Lin
  • Publication number: 20120305668
    Abstract: Spray bottles are disclosed. Methods of making and using spray bottles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Andy Davis
  • Patent number: 8319654
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Tennant Company
    Inventors: Bruce F. Field, Todd R. Schaeffer
  • Publication number: 20120280065
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson, Stephen R. Dennis
  • Publication number: 20120276181
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Shawki Ibrahim, Mareya Ibrahim
  • Publication number: 20120256010
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen C. P. Joseph, Malcolm F. Douglas, Alan F. Butler, David R. Bastow, Jerry E. Salhus, Margaret A. Hartfel
  • Publication number: 20120223161
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: SMG Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy M. GOODWIN, Paul Havlovitz, Paul Hsu, Jay F. Perkins
  • Patent number: 8205808
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Rick L. Leer, Timothy S. DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Publication number: 20120079668
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Lawrence Orubor
  • Patent number: 8096489
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
  • Patent number: 8091802
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
  • Patent number: 8091803
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
  • Patent number: 8091804
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
  • Publication number: 20120000993
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: DONALD H. BRUNK, William Gerald Dimaio, JR.
  • Patent number: 8052015
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Chia-Hsing Huang
  • Publication number: 20110266367
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Nick Stanca
  • Publication number: 20110253803
    Abstract: A steam spraying device that includes a handle having a hollow inner cavity and a body including a right shell and a left shell that has an interior void for receiving a container containing liquid. A pump is disposed within the interior void of the body, and a steam generation chamber for producing steam. A spray nozzle for dispensing the steam is disposed on the exterior of the body. The spraying device optionally includes a hood over the spray nozzle for limiting over spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Bennett Kennedy