Abstract: A mixing and discharge device is provided, in which contents are ejected from a pair of containers (33) standing next to each other and are mixed and discharged outside of this device, by pressing down the discharge nozzles (35) of said containers simultaneously with the manipulation of the thumb and a finger of the hand holding the containers.

Abstract: Provided is an ink reservoir for a writing instrument molded from a gas barriering resin such as polyvinyl alcohol, an ethylene*vinyl alcohol copolymer resin, polyacrylonitrile, polyamide, a cellulose resin, polyester, polycarbonate and polystyrene, wherein a vapor-scarcely permeable coating layer having a vapor permeability (P1) of 0.5 g/m2*atm*24 hr/25 &mgr;m or less at 40° and 90% RH is formed on the above reservoir for a writing instrument.

Abstract: Cleaning devices are disclosed which can rapidly be reconfigured from an elongated mop, to an intermediate size upper wall cleaner, to a shorter window cleaner. A common aerosol canister support and actuator and a common cleaning head are used. The device can be triggered by either a trigger on the support, or by a remote trigger on a separate handle. An extension wand can connect the remote handle to the canister support. Linkages between the handle, wand and support are via a quick disconnect coupler allowing rapid disassembly and assembly while permitting triggering components to act through the joint created by the coupler.

Abstract: A more controllable fibrous acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and fibrous materials. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.

Abstract: An advanced cleaning system comprising cleaning compositions, pads, and implements provide effective cleaning of soft and hard surfaces. The system includes (a) a handle portion, the handle portion having a proximal end and a distal end, (b) a cleaning head portion that is attached to the distal end of the handle portion and that is adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad; (c) a cradle that is secured to the handle portion, and (d) a detachable cleaning aerosol reservoir for delivering cleaning fluid onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion, wherein the reservoir is positioned within the cradle.

Abstract: An advanced cleaning system comprising cleaning compositions, pads, and implements provide effective cleaning of soft and hard surfaces. The implement comprises a handle portion (14) with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion (12), the cleaning head portion (12) adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad (40), and an aerosol cleaner (24) coupled to the cleaning head portion (12) such that cleaning fluid is applied adjacent the cleaning head portion (12).

Abstract: A cleaning implement provides a spray head for a cleanser spray bottle. It also mounts on its forehead a removable cleaning pad. The spray head threads onto a conventional spray bottle. The cleaning pad is mounted immediately above the spray outlet. It has a slot to engage the spray head. There can be a living hinge to allow the pad to flex, and the forehead can be rounded to permit the pad to rotate on the spray head without being removed to change orientations. A single hand can be used to spray and rub a hard surface, without the need for a spray bottle to be put down while wiping the surface.

Abstract: An applicator for an anti-microbial solution includes an aerosol container and an applicator pad assembly having a hollow arm. The hollow arm has a proximal end attached to an aerosol cap and a distal end having a flanged arm plate to receive a foam applicator pad. The aerosol cap is removably attached to the aerosol container. A solution flow control is in communication with the aerosol container for selectively dispensing the anti-microbial solution. The aerosol container holds the anti-microbial solution under pressure and flow is controlled by a pressure-sensitive flow control tab. The control tab activates the flow of the anti-microbial solution from the aerosol container through the hollow handle to the foam pad and then to the patient. The control tab may be actuated by touch or by pressure applied to the applicator pad. An optional flow control feature, in addition to the control tab, is a slit formed in the foam pad.

Abstract: A trigger-actuated cleaning device dispenses an aerosol cleaning agent from a pressurized canister. The canister has a female valve assembly. In one form an over cap fits onto the canister over the valve and has a male stem on a pivotable part of the over cap that opens the valve when moved by a rod linked to a remote trigger. The stem is either formed integrally with the over cap or is removably attached to a stem socket formed in the over cap. In another form the actuator is a button having a stem that fits in the female valve.

Abstract: A misting styling brush is provided for use with pressurized and non-pressurized cylindrical aerosol sprayers. The misting styling brush includes a handle similar to that of a standard cylindrical hair brush but having a longitudinal interior chamber disposed therein. The aerosol sprayer fits within the handle with an end cap retaining the aerosol sprayer from longitudinal movement once admitted therein. A trigger assembly slides the aerosol sprayer toward the restrained end cap to actuate the pump of the aerosol sprayer to spray a liquid contained therein through a lateral spray hole through the handle. A plurality of interchangeable cylindrical brush assemblies of various outer bristle diameters each include a plurality of bristle groups that extend outwardly from a tubular bristle support member which slides over a brushing portion of the handle.

Abstract: A device for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod on the housing configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, a shaft connected to the housing, and a linkage to reverse a triggering force so that the actuator pushes against the overcap. Attachments can be provided in front of the sprayer nozzle, such as a shroud to limit back spray, a rake to disturb soil prior to treatment, a tapered director to focus spray in corners, or a fan shaped outlet to provide a wide spray.

Abstract: An applicator comprising a support which is configured to allow the applicator to be engaged with a container containing a first product, in the form of a gel, cream, or liquid, and an application member on the support. The application member is capable of conveying the first product from an opening defined by the support to an application face of the said application member. The applicator further includes a lid configured to removably cover the applicator member by engaging with the support. In a closed end of the lid there is a second product, in the form of a solid cake or powder. The application face is capable, when the lid is fitted, of being pressed elastically against the said second product so that the second product can be loaded onto the application face. Once the first and second products have been loaded onto the application face, the lid can be removed and the application face can be put in contact with a surface to apply the combined first and second products.

Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.

Abstract: The present invention uses a pressurized fluid reservoir mounted on a mop to deliver cleaning solution on a floor. The liquid in the reservoir is dispensed at the user's discretion from a biased-closed spray nozzle downstream from the reservoir. Three different methods of creating a pressurized reservoir are: using a compressed gas cartridge either regulated or not, using a hand-actuated pump, and utilizing an aerosol can with a standard propellant of known vapor pressure. The aerosol can either is used strictly as a propellant creating pressure on a reservoir or the aerosol can contains a cleaning solution or the like as well as propellant all in one replaceable can.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning head, a housing connected to the cleaning head and configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, and a pivot link pivotally attached to the housing about a pivot point. The pivot point is positioned to allow contact between the actuator rod and the pivot link. In addition, a shaft assembly including a core is slidably disposed within the shaft assembly, with the slidable core being adapted to rotate the pivot link about the pivot point, and a handle is attached to the shaft assembly including a trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism is adapted to move the slidable core toward the housing, which then pivots the pivot link, ultimately bringing the actuator rod into contact with the cap and causing a dispensing of contents of the canister.

Abstract: A device for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod on the housing configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, a shaft connected to the housing, and a linkage to reverse a triggering force so that the actuator pushes against the overcap. Attachments can be provided in front of the sprayer nozzle, such as a shroud to limit back spray, a rake to disturb soil prior to treatment, a tapered director to focus spray in corners, or a fan shaped outlet to provide a wide spray.

Abstract: A portable kit for promoting oral hygiene includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss compactly arranged in one portion of a housing which outwardly resembles a fountain pen. The kit may also include a canister of breath spray in another portion of the housing.

Abstract: A brush coupled to a hairdye ejecting apparatus in which a first hairdye and a second hairdye are simultaneously ejected from a pair of storing vessels to dye or to decolorize the hairs. The first hairdye and the second hairdye can be ejected in a combination of them, thereby making it possible to dye or decolorize the hairs by only one stroke of the brush. In the brush coupled to a hairdye ejecting apparatus according to the present invention, if a push button 18 is pressed, a pair of levers 28 are pivoted downward to push down a pair of blocks 15. Then the pair of the blocks 15 press down a pair nozzles 11b of a tank 11, with the result that the hairdyes are supplied into the blocks 15. Then the hairdyes are supplied to a hairdye collecting member 16 where the hairdyes are mixed together. Then the mixed hairdyes pass through a guide pipe 17, a conduit 33, and a plurality of branch conduits 33a so as to be ultimately ejected through outlets 35a of hairdye ejecting comb blades 35 to the hairs of the user.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a hollow body provided with at least one flat cleaning surface and at least one outlet and filling opening. The hollow body is filled with a cleaning agent or disinfectant. An absorbent cleaning material is detachably secured to the hollow body. The absorbent material includes a cleaning pad which can be separated in one piece from the hollow body.

Abstract: A suspension of a pigment in a grease is used as a ballpoint penink.

Abstract: The present application relates to an applicator comprising a support which is configured to allow the applicator to be engaged with a container containing a first product, in the form of a gel, cream, or liquid, and an application member on the support. The application member is capable of conveying the first product from an opening defined by the support to an application face of the said application member. The applicator further includes a lid configured to removably cover the applicator member by engaging with the support. In a closed end of the lid there is a second product, in the form of a solid cake or powder. The application face is capable, when the lid is fitted, of being pressed elastically against the said second product so that the second product can be loaded onto the application face.

Abstract: A pressurized writing device comprising an ink tube having a first end and second end, a writing tip at the first end, an end plug at the second end, a pressurizing system. The pressurizing system applies a force to a writing medium in the ink tube to force the writing medium out the writing tip pressurization system includes, a compressible ink driving member. The compressibility of the ink driving member assures a secure seal of the writing medium in the ink tube. Additionally, the compressibility permits the ink driving member to wipe ink off the interior surface of the ink tube as ink is expended. Ink residue in the ink tube is thus minimized. In a preferred embodiment, the ink driving member is spherical to facilitate manufacture of the ink driving member and assembly of the writing instrument. The spherical shape also enhances the sealing and wiping effects of the compressible ink driving member.

Abstract: Device for applying liquid media to the skin, composed of a vessel containing the fluid, the vessel being formed from a pressurized gas package with a spray valve and an application element which is attached to this vessel and to which the fluid from the vessel can be fed, wherein the application element 4 is composed of a mount 41 which is fitted onto the vessel 1 and of a moveably mounted carrier element 42, the carrier element 42 bearing on the spray valve 3, and holding a distributor head 43 which has the filling applied to it when the spray valve 3 is triggered, and being capable of being guided in the mount 41 essentially in parallel with the axis 31 of the spray valve, the spray valve 3 being activated by lightly pressing on or tilting the distributor head 43.

Abstract: An applicator comprises a support which is configured to allow the applicator to be engaged with a container containing a first product, in the form of a gel, cream, or liquid, and an application member on the support. The application member is capable of conveying the first product from an opening defined by the support to an application face of the said application member. The applicator further includes a lid configured to removably cover the applicator member by engaging with the support. In a closed end of the lid there is a second product, in the form of a solid cake or powder. The application face is capable, when the lid is fitted, of being pressed elastically against the second product so that the second product can be loaded onto the application face. Once the first and second products have been loaded onto the application face, the lid can be removed and the application face can be put in contact with a surface to apply the combined first and second products.

Abstract: A device for administering a quantity of liquid cooling agent, contained in an aerosol container provided with a normally closed valve has an operating device for temporarily opening the valve. The positioning device positions at least a part of an administering element so that the cooling agent leaving the valve can reach the administering element. The cooling agent leaving the valve reaches that part of the administering element which comes into contact with a wart to be frozen, so that it is used effectively. According to a first preferred embodiment the positioning device has a chamber which is connects to the valve and into which the cooling agent is carried when the valve is operated. The chamber is adapted to receive of at least a part of the administering element.

Abstract: Pressure generating gas-releasing compositions which are microcmulsions, siloxane or hydrocarbon greases or elastomers, are used to aid dispensation of a fluid from a reservoir without the composition itself being dispensed. Dispensers containing such compositions can include writing implements.

Abstract: A device for marking hidden delaminations in a structure subject to hidden delaminations comprising a wheeled spray paint can holder, wherein said holder is adapted to hold a paint can containing a nozzle which when depressed releases an upward spray of paint, and wherein said holder is fixedly connected to an outer tube containing therein an inner tube adapted for freely sliding inside said outer tube, wherein said inner tube contains a section extending beyond said outer tube in an upper axial direction, and wherein said inner tube is mounted on top of a spring in said outer tube, and wherein said inner tube contains a protrusion in said section, and wherein said inner tube contains one or more wheels, at or near the upper end of said section, for rolling said holder on an overhead surface, and wherein said outer tube contains means fixedly attached thereto for engaging said spring and located inside said outer tube and below said spring, and wherein when said outer tube is adapted through said means to con

Abstract: A scrubbing attachment for a hand held pump dispenser having a rotatable nozzle cap threadedly received on the pump nozzle stem is described. The attachment has a back face having a central channel with internal threads, adapted to be substituted for the nozzle cap, and a front face with a pinhole extending axially into the channel and a plurality of tufts extending outwardly from the surface of the front face.

Abstract: A dispensing device is detachably mountable atop a plurality of valved containers containing constituents under pressure which are dispensed upon actuation of the container valves. The dispensing device comprises a mixing chamber for mixing together the constituents dispensed from the containers to form a mixed product and for outputting the mixed product through plural outlet ports, an applicator having a plurality of tines at least some of which are hollow, the hollow tines being in fluid communication with respective outlet ports of the mixing chamber for dispensing from distal ends thereof the mixed product, and an actuator for simultaneously actuating the container valves. The mixing chamber has an inlet port for admitting the constituents dispensed from the containers into the mixing chamber, and an elongated tortuous flow path having one end communicating with the inlet port and another end communicating with the plural outlet ports.

Abstract: A dispenser-applicator assembly mounted on an aerosol container dispenses and applies a stain to a work surface. The assembly has two integral parts: a dispenser and a porous applicator. The dispenser is molded as one piece of polypropylene and includes a cap-shaped body which is truncated by a support panel. An actuator panel is hinged to the rear side of the support panel, by means of a flexible dispensing tube which has a horizontal portion and a vertical end portion aligned with a vertical valve stem of the aerosol container. The dispensing tube has a passageway extending to a dispensing opening through the support panel. When the activator panel is depressed, the vertical end of the dispensing tube is lowered to engage the valve stem to open the valve and dispense stain through the passageway and the dispensing opening. The porous applicator is adhesively mounted on the support panel.

Abstract: An assembly for the application of a product includes a container (104) which contains a product to be dispensed and is provided with an outlet for the product, and a component (114) for applying the product, which has an application surface (118) and a peripheral edge (122). The component includes a region (126) in communication with the product outlet of the container. The application component comprises a part (127), separate from the application component, which limits the radial diffusion of the product in the application component, this part being located between the region and the peripheral edge of the application component.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for dispensing a product which comprises a container containing a product to be dispensed, a product dispensing member in communication with the container, and a cover which is equipped with a cap that covers the application member and which is fastened to the container. The cover comprises at least two orifices which are capable of generating a circulation of air in an internal volume of the cover. A collar is fitted on the container and ensures that the cap is held on the container, and at least one orifice of the cover is arranged in the collar.

Abstract: A toothbrush with pressurized toothpaste dispenser for dispensing toothpaste by pressing a release valve. The inventive device includes a toothbrush having a handle portion and a brushing portion. The handle portion has a hollow interior with a paste conduit extending from it into the brushing portion. The paste conduit is in communication with a paste nozzle that extends outwardly of the brushing portion. The brushing portion has a plurality of bristles that extend outwardly from it and surround the paste nozzle. The hollow interior of the handle portion of the toothbrush is adapted to receive toothpaste. The interior has a forward biasing portion that urges toothpaste held in the hollow interior of the handle portion into the paste conduit. A paste dispensing valve is in communication with the paste conduit.

Abstract: A unit for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic product, has an axis of symmetry (A), a movable part (110) provided with an applicator element for applying the product, a hollow fixed part (107), and flexible elements for connecting the movable and fixed parts. The movable part is capable for displacement along the axis (A). The connecting elements are constituted by at least one tongue (111) oriented in a plane substantially orthogonal to the axis (A). A first end (111a) of the tongue is joined to the movable part, a second end (111b) of this tongue is joined to the fixed part, and the dispensing of this product is effected via the movable part.

Abstract: A shaving brush comprises a body member having an upper end and a base, a brush head comprising natural or synthetic bristle being attached to said upper end, the body member including a delivery channel extending therethrough from said base to said head for shaving product dispensed in use from an aerosol container having an outlet valve, the brush including a removable adapter member which is locatable in use on said outlet valve.

Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing product from a reservoir having at least one of a pump and a valve includes a body configured to be mounted on the reservoir and a movable portion connected to the body by a hinge permitting pivotal movement of the movable portion during displacement of an actuating surface on the movable portion. The movable portion is configured to actuate the at least one pump and valve in response to the pivotal movement and includes an applicator capable of receiving product from the reservoir when the at least one pump and valve is actuated. The dispensing head also includes a guide configured to substantially limit movement of the movable portion to the pivotal movement about the hinge.

Abstract: A product applicator assembly including a container for containing the product to be dispensed. The container includes an outlet for the product. A product applicator is in communication with the container. The applicator has an outer application surface and is borne by a support fixed onto the product outlet of the container. The support includes an elastically deformable fixing device which keeps the applicator member fixed onto the support.

Abstract: A method for cleaning jewelry includes dispensing a foamy substance onto an item of jewelry from an aerosol dispenser, using a scrubbing brush to scrub the jewelry item with the foamy substance thereon, in order to cause the foamy substance to become more foamy, thereby to enhance and complete the cleaning process. Thereafter, the item of jewelry is rinsed.

Abstract: A writing device generally including a uniformly cylindrical main body partially filled with a writing medium such as ink. A writing tip is inserted into a first end of the main body and a first sealing member is inserted into the second end thereof. The first sealing member is located in the main body near the second end. A pressurized gas such as nitrogen is disposed in the body between the ink and the first sealing member. Alternatively, a gas forming system may be provided in the main body to continually produce a gas as the ink is depleted to maintain pressure therein. A second sealing member is inserted into the second end of the main body to provide a dual seal gas pressurized system.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprising, in combination, a replaceable container for holding toothpaste having an outlet and a brush portion having a plurality of projecting bristles and an extension adapted to be releasably connected to the replaceable container. The extension includes a recess. A tooth paste dispensing system comprising a tube and an actuating mechanism are mounted to the extension. The tube is connected to the outlet of the tooth paste container and has an open end. The actuating mechanism is operated to pivot the tube from a default position in which the tube is stored in the recess of the extension to a dispensing position in which the tube is elevated out of the recess and moved forwardly to position the tube directly over the bristles for dispensing toothpaste from the container through the open end of the tube.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a substance stored under pressure in a receptacle, the device including a cover for snapping on the receptacle, the receptacle being provided with a valve having a control rod, the cover including a tubular endpiece for engaging on the control rod and co-operating therewith to form a channel along which the substance passes. The cover includes at least one bearing surface disposed outside the endpiece and suitable for preventing the control rod from occupying the annular space around the outside of the endpiece in order to prevent the cover being snapped into place while the control rod is in an inclined position.

Abstract: A scrubber attachment is provided for a spray bottle which includes a spray nozzle. The scrubber attachment includes a base member which includes a top side, a bottom side, and a communication channel extending through the base member from the top side to the bottom side. Scrubber members are connected to the top side of the base member astride the communication channel. A bottle connector is attached to the bottom side of the base member for connecting the scrubber attachment to the spray bottle. The scrubber attachment of the invention permits a surface to be treated with a liquid spray and scrubbed with scrubber members by using a one-handed operation. The bottle connector includes a flexible, tubular, connector sleeve placed in registration with the communication channel. The connector sleeve may be connected to the base member by a rotatable connection.

Abstract: An assembly for the application of a product includes a container (104) which contains a product to be dispensed and is provided with an outlet for the product, and a component (114) for applying the product, which has an application surface (118) and a peripheral edge (122). The component includes a region (126) in communication with the product outlet of the container. The application component comprises a part (127), separate from the application component, which limits the radial diffusion of the product in the application component, this part being located between the region and the peripheral edge of the application component.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning head, such as a mop, for cleaning surfaces. The device includes an elastically expandable reservoir for storing cleaning fluid. The reservoir is enclosed within a replaceable cartridge fitting within the handle of the cleaning device. The cleaning fluid flows from the reservoir to a discharge nozzle and onto the surface to be cleaned. A fluid controller is also provided to control the flow of fluid from the cartridge.

Abstract: A hair treatment dispensing container including hair straightening chemical under pressure and dispensable through an applicator arm directly to human hair and a hair separation extension rotatably mounted on the applicator arm.

Abstract: A device for the packaging, dispensing and application of a product packaged in a liquid form and dispensed in the form of a foam or gel. The device has a pressurized container (2) containing the product, an actuating valve (4), and an applicator element (9) for applying the product. The applicator element (9) has an external application surface (9a) made of a porous non-deformable material and has in addition to the pores, at least one duct (10) traversing the element (9) so as to open out on the external application surface (9a) in the form of an opening (10a), and to allow the product to emerge on the application surface in the form of a foam or gel in response to an actuation of the valve (4).

Abstract: A device for dispensing and packaging a substance, the device including a receptacle for storing a substance under pressure, a control valve, and a porous applicator made of sintered material or the like. The applicator has an external applicator surface designed to come into contact with the skin of the user to dispense the substance. The applicator includes a blind hole for fixing directly on the control rod. The depth of the hole is selected in such a manner as to achieve in situ injection of the substance into the applicator with the substance diffusing substantially axially towards the center of the external applicator surface.

Abstract: A pressurized refill and a method for pressurizing a refill are provided. The refill has a plug secured at an end of the refill having multiple seals between the plug and an interior wall of the refill. A valve extends through a channel of the plug allowing pressurized gas to be forced into an interior of the refill to pressurize or re-pressurize the interior of the refill. A spring loaded stem maintains the valve in a closed and sealed position when pressurization is not being effected.

Abstract: Push-button applicator device for dispensing liquids intended to be mounted on a dosing pump or aerosol valve on the mouth of liquid containers, and to provide for the dispensing of liquids in a uniform and controlled way on a surface through the use of a spongy material part, and wherein the inadvertent operation of the dosing pump is prevented during storage. The device includes a fixed part (7) which is mounted on a dosing pump (8) or aerosol valve on the neck of the liquid container (10). The free end of the fixed part surrounds the whole periphery of the discharge tube (17) which emerges from the pump. A movable part (4) is adapted for mounting both to the discharge tube of the pump and to the upper end of the fixed part (7).

Abstract: A pressurized refill and a method for pressurizing a refill are provided. The refill has a plug secured at an end of the refill having at least one seal and preferably two seals between the plug and an interior wall of the refill. A valve extends through a channel of the plug allowing pressurized gas to be forced into an interior of the refill to pressurize or re-pressurize the interior of the refill. A spring loaded stem maintains the valve in a closed and sealed position when pressurization is not being effected.