With Flow-regulator Patents (Class 401/263)
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Patent number: 6817801Abstract: An applicator device for applying treatment fluid to various interior surfaces such as those found in an automobile, which is constructed with an applicator head including a housing having a bottom distribution plate and an applicator pad affixed thereto, and which is configured to complementally and releasably receive an associated fluid container.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: The Valvoline Company, a division of Ashland, Inc.Inventors: Todd Colburn, Frederick Large, Brooke T. Baxter, Wen-Chen Su, Dan Anderson, William R. Bucknam, Jr.
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Patent number: 6766806Abstract: The present application relates to a device for applying a product, comprising a container configured to contain the product and an applicator head associated with the container. The applicator head comprises a plurality of applicator elements having a base and a free end, at least one opening communicating with the container and being configured to allow the product to be delivered outside the applicator elements at a location closer to the base than the free end, and a movable support configured to be movable between a first position in which the at least one opening is closed off and a second position in which the at least one opening is at least partially uncovered. In addition, at least some of the applicator elements are mounted on the movable support.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Laure Thiebaut
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Patent number: 6758620Abstract: A metered dose dispensing dabber device includes a dabber main housing having a container attachment for affixing the device to a container, a metered dosage reservoir, a hollow dip tube, a metered dosage reservoir outlet, and a valve. The main housing has a base divider wall, this base divider wall having an underside and top side. Further, the base divider wail is closed to prevent liquid from passing from the underside to the top side. The metered dosage reservoir has enclosed walls and is located above the top side of the divider wall. The hollow dip tube passes through the base divider wall and extends downwardly therefrom for insertion into a container. The dip tube also extends upwardly to a predetermined height in the metered dosage reservoir to establish a fill level. The metered dosage reservoir outlet is located on a metered dosage reservoir wall opposite the dip tube. The valve is located in the reservoir outlet, in proximity to the dip tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Valley Design, Inc.Inventor: John E. Harrold
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Patent number: 6742951Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Marissa A. Schultz, Heath A. Doty, Marc W. Hunter, Keith H. Gausmann
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Patent number: 6739781Abstract: A dispensing closure that has a cover which is provided with a scrubbing structure that includes protuberances. In a preferred embodiment, the scrubbing structure is a resilient flexible material which has been molded on a generally rigid base. The base is injection molded in an initial injection molding step from a first material, and the scrubbing structure is injection molded in situ in a subsequent molding step from a second material onto said first material to become bonded thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Seaquist Closures Foreign, Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Maloney, Kelly A. Smith
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Publication number: 20040071492Abstract: A container-applicator for fluid products, for cosmetic and pharmaceutical use, comprising, at the mouth of a container, an applicator provided with a spongy-matrix body that is arranged proximate to an opening controlled by a valve element that can be operated from the outside of the container body, the valve element comprising a cap body that can be actuated rotationally in order to pass from a closed position to an open position of the opening and/or vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventor: Fulvio Reggiani
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Publication number: 20040018038Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Marissa A. Schultz, Heath A. Doty, Marc W. Hunter, Keith H. Gausmann
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Publication number: 20030231924Abstract: A soap-dispensing scrubber has a base with a sponge on one side and a reservoir on the other side. The reservoir has an open-ended wall that rotates between a dispensing position, a closed position, and a removable position. In the closed position, a sealing surface closes a soap aperture in the base. Ridges are used to hold the base and the reservoir together. A projection and a recess on the ridges prevent inadvertent rotation of the parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Marco Bizzotto
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Patent number: 6663309Abstract: A replaceable cleaning head for a cleaning utensil includes a rigid core having a handle end and a working end, coupling structure on the handle end of the core adapted to be coupled to an associated handle, and a flexible, resilient, porous, absorbent cleaning medium mounted on the core and covering the core except for the coupling structure. The head may be hollow, and threadedly connectable to an end of a hollow handle for defining a fluid reservoir, the head having an orifice for providing communication between the reservoir and the cleaning medium. The cleaning medium has axially alternating circumferential recesses and projections facilitating axial compression and expansion of the medium to draw fluid from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Noah A. Zamansky, John L. Callendrille
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Patent number: 6663307Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Kopanic, Jonathan N. Mandell, William G. Madala, Douglas A. Soller, Nathan R. Westphal, Dale Aberegg, Cathal L. Fahy, Tracey A. Frosch, Brian K. Linstedt, Steven A. Zach
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Patent number: 6604881Abstract: An applicator head apparatus disposable on the end of a handle, including an applicator valve and a wiper head. The applicator valve further including a socket mounted on the wiper head and a coupling assembly with one end connected to the handle and the other end having a cylinder member rotatably mounted in the socket, the applicator valve having a first position preventing flow and a second position permitting flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Warner Manufacturing Co.Inventors: David J. Ruha, Steven Thompson
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Patent number: 6602010Abstract: A low-cost, simple, and easy-to-use liquid soap spraying and sponge attachment for a water sprayer. The attachment includes a tubular body which forms a cavity having a first open end on the front side and a second open end on the rear side. The second open end is configured to receive the nozzle portion of the water sprayer while exposing the actuator and the handle portion of the water sprayer. The first open end is configured to allow water from the nozzle portion of the water sprayer to spray through the body in response to actuations of the actuator. A detachable circular sponge is positioned on the front side of the body, preferably using Velcro materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventors: Karin Marie Doyle, John Jeffery Oskorep
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Publication number: 20030123920Abstract: The invention relates to a reservoir and applicator system suitable for containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type. The system comprises a single element (10) of compressible material in which a reservoir-forming cavity (12) is formed suitable for receiving said composition. Said single element (10) presents both a first end (14) and a second end (18) forming said applicator, the application surface (20) thereof being constituted by the outside wall of said second end (18). The cavity (12) is extended by a channel (16) opening out into said second end (18) whereby said composition can be transferred from said reservoir to said application surface (20) in order to be applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventor: Bernard Pauchet
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Patent number: 6553941Abstract: An improved squeegee with integral nozzle and wiping blade for the washing and grooming of animals, especially large animals such as horses and other livestock, includes a body portion, a valve to regulate the flow of water, a nozzle oriented to direct a spray of water generally perpendicularly downwards relative to the body, and an arcuate wiping blade. The arcuate shape of the wiping blade enables it to be oriented relative to the surface being cleaned so that the curvature of the blade conforms to the shape of the surface. The apparatus is connected to a supply of water such as a garden hose, such that when it is drawn across the animal's body, water from the nozzle wets the animal's coat, and the wiping blade then removes water, soap, and dirt.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: Stuart J. Porter
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Patent number: 6551000Abstract: An improved container contains a housing containing at least one aperture and a treatment composition located within the housing. The combination of the treatment composition and the housing has a mess factor of from about 3.6*10−4 to about 1.1*10−11. When the housing is in a prepared state and squeezed, the treatment composition exits the housing from the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Manivannan Kandasamy, Aya Nakao, Masaki Wakabayashi
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Patent number: 6547467Abstract: A microapplicator for dispensing and applying an adhesive or sealant material comprises a handle portion, an applicator tip connected to the handle portion, and a microreservoir at the applicator tip arranged to hold a small amount, about 20 microliters or less, of an adhesive/sealant material until dispensing. In embodiments, the applicator tip has a width of about 1 mm. The microapplicator may include a second reservoir, containing the adhesive/sealant material, that is arranged to supply the adhesive/sealant material to the microreservoir at the applicator tip. The second reservoir may comprise a frangible ampoule disposed in the handle portion, a container, such as a syringe, connected to the handle portion, or the handle portion itself. The applicator tip may comprise one of a polymer loop, a spatula, a rolling ball, a grate, a porous material, such as a swab, a foam pad or a mesh, and a brush.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventor: Julian A. Quintero
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Patent number: 6547469Abstract: The present invention is a spray squeegee having automatic recipient surface wetting mechanism with extension and remote triggering system, which includes a squeegee section having an enclosed container for holding liquid, a sprayer head, which is in connection with the squeegee section, and a surface extending in a lengthwise direction. The enclosed container has a threaded neck. The sprayer head has a threaded cap adapted for engaging the threaded neck, as well as a dispensing means for dispensing the liquid. There is a squeegee blade and at least one wiping mechanism. One wiping means includes a wiping support that has a plurality of nozzles for wetting the wiping mechanism and is located on a side opposite the blade. Another wiping means, which may be on the blade side or the first wiping mechanism side, is tiltable and includes a clamp for holding a wiping material.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Inventor: John Vito
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Patent number: 6536977Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing shaving liquids/gels. The dispenser has a tubular member and a closure member. The closure member is fitted above the tubular member with the help of threaded grooves. The tubular member of the dispenser has indentations to provide a firm grip of the dispenser especially when used in bath or shower. In order to dispense the liquid, openings are formed on the tubular member and the closure member. The closure member can be rotated from a use position, where the openings are aligned with each other, to a non-use position where the openings are opposite each other. A nylon mesh sponge is attached to the closure member to aerate and foam the liquid and to avoid wetting of hands while the shaving liquid/gel is being applied to the affected area of skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventor: Marsha Hammel
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Patent number: 6505986Abstract: An applicator system, for use in delivering a flowable composition, comprising; (a) container including an inner collapsible layer distinct from an outer deformable layer, the inner collapsible layer defining a reservoir, and the outer deformable layer being separated from the inner collapsible layer by a buffer zone; (b) a dispenser including a first passageway distinct from a second passageway, the first passageway being in communication with the buffer zone and the second passageway being in communication with the reservoir; and (c) valve means operable to control entry of air into the buffer zone through the first passageway and exit of flowable composition from the reservoir through the second passageway; wherein the valve means is of unitary construction.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Reuben Earl Oder
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Publication number: 20020176735Abstract: A device for wiping and cleaning dirty surfaces, with a carrier body (1) for a wiping element (3), where the carrier body (1) is structured as a latent heat storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Uwe Dingert, Hans-Jurgen Wendelken
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Patent number: 6485212Abstract: A swiveling handle is attached to a square, rectangular, or oval curved base plate, with curvature selected to match the curvature of a vehicle tire sidewall. A pad containing the liquid or gel to be applied to a tire is attached to the underside of the curved base plate in order to contact the tire sidewall, so that one quick circular motion of the operator's hand applies the liquid or gel uniformly to the entire sidewall of the tire. A matching holder with a curved sponge or pad for resaturating the pad on the curved base plate may be included.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Inventors: Gregory Jay Bomgaars, Robert Anthony Terranova
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Patent number: 6467982Abstract: An easily opened, elongated tubular container is disclosed. The container is composed of an inner tube having at least one open end and being adapted for filling with various liquid substances. An outer tube, relatively reciprocative with respect to the inner tube, and having at least one sealing element capable of sealing the open end of the inner tube is provided, and at least one attachment is installed at the exit open end of the outer tube. The sealing element, which is formed as one piece with the outer tube, closes the opening of the inner tube. The outer tube is displaceable, by the operator, from a position which closes the open end of the inner tube to the reverse position which releases the open end of the inner tube so that the liquid in the inner tube is released to flow out the open end and be absorbed by the attachment.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Inventor: Chien-Hwa Tsao
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Publication number: 20020071711Abstract: The present invention is a spray squeegee having automatic recipient surface wetting mechanism with extension and remote triggering system, which includes a squeegee section having an enclosed container for holding liquid, a sprayer head, which is in connection with the squeegee section, and a surface extending in a lengthwise direction. The enclosed container has a threaded neck. The sprayer head has a threaded cap adapted for engaging the threaded neck, as well as a dispensing means for dispensing the liquid. There is a squeegee blade and at least one wiping mechanism. One wiping means includes a wiping support that has a plurality of nozzles for wetting the wiping mechanism and is located on a side opposite the blade. Another wiping means, which may be on the blade side or the first wiping mechanism side, is tiltable and includes a clamp for holding a wiping material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: John Vito
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Patent number: 6386778Abstract: A dispensing system is provided for a multi-component product. The dispensing system includes (a) a body, containing a first component of the product and having a dispensing end constructed to apply a portion of the first component to a surface; and (b) a cap, constructed to cover the dispensing end, containing a reservoir adapted to receive a second component of the product and being constructed to apply a portion of the second component to the dispensing end prior to applying the first component to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Gordon G. Guay, Lorraine Blanchard, Harry Thompson
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Patent number: 6382861Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning the dirt is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a container for receiving the cleaning material therein, a permeating element disposed in the container for introducing the cleaning material, and a cleaning head mounted on one end of the container and connecting with the permeating element for cleaning the dirt.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.Inventors: Ting-Kou Chen, Tu-Hao Yu, Chi-Yeh Huang, Yi-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 6360753Abstract: A fluid applicator having a telescoping handle and an applicator assembly. The applicator assembly comprises a casing, a cavity, an inner plate, an outer plate, a sponge, and a cover. The inner plate is positioned adjacent to the cavity area, with the outer plate adjacent to and in contact with the inner plate. The sponge is attached to the outer plate and extends beyond the casing to allow sponge-to-skin contact. The inner plate is slidably engaged by the casing; thus, allowing the inner plate to be slid between open and closed positions. The inner plate and the outer plate have a plurality of through-holes formed therethrough. When the inner plate is in the closed position, the through-holes of the inner plate do not align with the through-holes of the outer plate; thus, preventing the flow of liquid from the cavity to the sponge. To allow the filling of the cavity, an aperture is formed through the casing, and a cap is provided to seal the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Karen W. Vickers
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Publication number: 20020009325Abstract: A fluid chargeable implement comprises a hollow, elongate body, the body having one or more apertures located in a wall or walls thereof to enable in-flow and out-flow of fluid to and from an inside of said body. An applicator material (not shown) is supported by the body. A handle (not shown) and a mechanism for controlling the flow rate of the out-flow are attached to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventor: Scot R. Young
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Patent number: 6332729Abstract: A pen-shaped applicator (1) for applying a liquid, in particular glue, on a substrate comprises a container (2) out of which the liquid can be pressed and a dosing part (6) arranged on one end face of the container (2) and having a dispensing layer (8) with openings for the liquid. A spring-loaded valve body (13) with which a valve seat (12) is associated is arranged inside the dispensing layer (8). The dispensing layer (8) is made of plastics and formed in a single piece with the dosing part (6), in particular by injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Kores Holding Zug AGInventor: Peter Koreska
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Patent number: 6315480Abstract: A device for diffusing one or several fluid product doses, each dose being contained in a sealed reserve defined by an envelope made of a flexible and ductile material, such that a collapsing pressure applied on the reserve causes the envelope to burst open releasing the product contained in the reserve. The envelope is locally provided with at least a weakened zone forming a pre-opening, so as to cause the envelope to burst open at the pre-opening, thereby channelling the product through the pre-opening in a predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Inventors: Stephane Christopher Martel, Francois Henri Cathala, Valerie Frederique Bochenek, Valerie Christine Lacombe-Gervaz
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Patent number: 6309128Abstract: A device for applying a liquid, paste or gel product to the skin, with a reservoir for the product, an abutment connected by at least one feed channel to the reservoir, and an applicator element that is provided with a plurality of passages for the product and whose outside surface forms an applicator surface. The applicator element is held flexibly and/or movably with respect to the abutment so that it can assume at least one working position in which it, together with the abutment, borders a space to accommodate a predetermined quantity of the product, and where the space is reduced in size under deformation of the applicator element and/or movement of the applicator element with respect to the abutment.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics GmbH & Co.Inventors: Ulrich Griebel, Willy Weiss, Georg Roeder
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Patent number: 6213664Abstract: A marking instrument comprising a tubular holder having its lower end capped by an ink containing pad of a predetermined geometrical shape and disposed at an acute angle relative to the tubular axis. The pad may be removable from the tubular holder for replacement by another pad of the same or different geometrical configuration. The tubular holder may contain a quantity of marking ink which may be released to flow to the pad by the valve means.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Inventor: Diane E. Kondo
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Patent number: 6171004Abstract: A hand held cleaning apparatus for cleaning small jobs that includes a supply of cleaning fluid. The apparatus (10) includes a body (12) with a reservoir (13) for storing a supply of a cleaning fluid (15). The body includes an opening (17) that is sealed with a removable cap (16). The cap includes a loop portion (18) that can be used to hang the apparatus on a hook or other protrusion for storage. The body is in operative connection with a cleaning head (14). The cleaning head includes a scrubber (22) comprised of an absorbent material such as a sponge. The scrubber is secured to the cleaning head with a holder tube (26) that extends through a bore (24) in the interior of the scrubber. The cleaning head further includes a fluid pathway (28) between the reservoir and the holder tube that allows fluid to flow from the reservoir into the holder tube. The holder tube includes a plurality of apertures that allow fluid to flow out of the holder tube and into the scrubber.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Inventor: Jennifer Derhammer
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Patent number: 5879095Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit (1) for dispensing and applying a product (P) of liquid-to-pasty consistency, comprising a tubular reservoir (2) for containing the product to be dispensed, communicating with at least one dispensing orifice (61), this reservoir, on the opposite side from the orifice (61) including at least one longitudinal slot (21); a piston (4) capable of sliding in translation inside the reservoir (2) including a complementary drive stud (43) passing through the slot (21); a base part (9) connected to the reservoir; screw thread (51) for translational drive of the piston (4). The reservoir (2) and the base part (9) are made as a single piece, the slot (21) being made on just part (2b) of the reservoir (2). This unit is equipped with an application tip (6) for dispensing and applying the product (P) including an application surface (63) provided with the dispensing orifice (61).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 5873666Abstract: A wax applicator for use in a depilatory waxing procedure. The wax applicator has a body portion (10) with a mounting part (11) for the mounting of the body portion to a wax container (T). A flow passage (13) leads from the mounting part (11) to a narrow elongate outlet (14). Wax can flow from the container (T) along the flow passage (13) to the outlet (14). A spreader (15) is associated with the outlet (14). The spreader (15) has a distal edge located beyond the outlet so that in use wax issuing form the outlet (14) can spill over the distal edge of the spreader (15) as the applicator is moved forwardly in the direction in which the spreader (15) projects beyond the outlet (14).Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Inventors: Jane Vanessa Bourke, Christine Ruth Hudson, Francis Patrick O'Hare, Michael Glen Robins
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Patent number: 5863146Abstract: An apparatus for applying joint compound is externally powered, preferably using compressed air. The preferred apparatus has a hollow tubular storage body that is connected to a supply of compressed air, and a movable plunger positioned within the hollow tubular storage body. The plunger has a pair of rubber seals that contact the inner wall of the storage body. A supply of joint compound is inserted into the storage body on the side of the plunger opposite the side of the plunger that can be exposed to pressurized air. Pressurized air can be supplied by the user against the plunger to push the supply of joint compound out of the storage body through a mud supply head. An applicator tip is connected to the mud supply head and can be connected to either a flat joint attachment or a corner joint attachment. Alternatively, other attachments can be used such as a texture gun attachment, a fireproofing attachment, or a water cleaning attachment.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Apla-Tech, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Denkins, Steven J. Mondlock
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Patent number: 5797692Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and dispersing material, including a vessel having an open end and a dispensing element coupled to and closing the open end. The dispensing element having an aperture, and a carriage coupled to the dispensing element and movable between a closed position covering the aperture and an open position adjacent the aperture. The carriage having a surface for receiving a flowable material dispensed from the aperture in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Inventors: Daniel L. Poole, Robert Poole
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Patent number: 5772347Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator nozzle (2) for the dispensing and the application of a product (P) with a liquid-to-pasty consistency, comprising an application surface (5) provided with at least one dispensing orifice (61). This nozzle is provided with a one-way valve (62b) allowing the product to be dispensed and preventing the ambient air from coming into contact with the product. The invention also relates to a dispensing unit comprising such an applicator nozzle (2), a reservoir for the product (P), and system (M) capable of producing the ejection of the product (P) through the dispensing orifice (61) of the applicator nozzle (2).Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1995Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 5743667Abstract: An improved fluid applicator apparatus for coating the ends of pipes, studs, bolts, dowels, drill steel and other cylindrical stock having different diameters; wherein, the apparatus comprises two nested apertured cup members captively engaged between a retaining ring member and a viscous fluid filled receptacle member; wherein the retaining ring member is releasably attached to the collar member; wherein the apertures of the cup members are angularly opposed, and, wherein the cup members may be readily rotated with respect to one another in order to adjust the degree of registry of the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1994Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Inventors: Michael E. Osborne, John R. Anderson
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Patent number: 5743668Abstract: An adjustable tip caulking tube including a tapered nozzle having an open inner end and an open outer end. The open inner end has a diameter greater than a diameter of the open outer end. The open inner end couples with an opening in a front end of a caulking tube. A dial couples with the tapered nozzle whereby movement of the dial away from the open outer end will reduce the diameter thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Inventor: Leonard Zimmerman
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Patent number: 5727892Abstract: A device for applying and packaging a substance in the form of a liquid or a paste, such as a cosmetic, comprises a reservoir and a dome-shaped applicator communicating internally with the reservoir and provided with outlet orifices for the substance to be dispensed. The applicator comprises an inner wall of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material fixed to the reservoir, and pierced by feed orifices, an outer membrane supported by the inner wall and having dispensing orifices in alignment with the feed orifices, but of smaller substance-passing section; and also internal closure studs for closing the dispensing orifices and located with clearance inside the feed orifices, the membrane also being capable of moving resiliently away from the closure studs under the effect of dispensing pressure in the substance so as to enable the substance to be move out from the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1996Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Gilles Baudin
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Patent number: 5681125Abstract: A mortar applicator for dispensing mortar for masonry constructions, the mortar applicator including a manifold having a branched passage coupling an inlet aperture to a first and second outlet apertures. A first and second applicator tube are pivotally carried by the manifold in fluid communication with the first and second outlet apertures to dispense mortar on masonry construction in variable widths.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1995Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Inventor: Antonio S. Amaya
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Patent number: 5665107Abstract: Disclosed is a device for delivering tissue adhesives and/or sealant patches to a surface which covers or surrounds a lumen, cavity or organ, or potential lumen or cavity, within a human or other animal. Also disclosed is a method of delivering tissue adhesives and/or sealant patches to a surface which covers or surrounds a lumen, cavity or organ, or potential lumen or cavity. The method is particularly suited to sealing perforations in vascular walls, such as after arterial access for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), Percutaneous Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Atherectomy and similar diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1995Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Hemodynamics, Inc.Inventor: Julius G. Hammerslag
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Patent number: 5529577Abstract: Disclosed is a device for delivering tissue adhesives to a surface which covers or surrounds a lumen, cavity or organ, or potential lumen or cavity, within a human or animal. Also disclosed is a method of delivering tissue adhesives to a surface which covers or surrounds a lumen, cavity or organ, or potential lumen or cavity, within a human or animal. The method is particularly suited to sealing perforations in vascular walls, such as after arterial access for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), Percutaneous Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Atherectomy and similar diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: Hemodynamics, Inc.Inventor: Julius G. Hammerslag
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Patent number: 5454660Abstract: An applicator for applying a fluid such as eye shadow. The applicator comprises a tubular core having a conduit, and a porous outer membrane arranged to cover the tip of the tubular core. The outlet of the conduit, of the tubular core is formed so that the outlet opens in the tubular core on one side of the tubular core from the longitudinal axis of the tubular core. Therefore, it is possible to apply a fluid to a surface, such a skin of a human being, by using one side of the applicator through which the fluid easily soaks, and to spread and gradate the fluid on the surface, by using the other side of the applicator. The outer membrane may be made from two or three porous sheet members having different porosities from each other, so that a fluid easily soaks through one of the porous sheet members having a relatively large porosity.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1994Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyokazu Sakurai, Takashi Umeno, Nobuyuki Nakajima
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Patent number: 5397194Abstract: A fountain cleaning device for washing articles as, for example, vehicles, bathtubs or shop fronts the device comprises a reservoir, compressible in the direction perpendicular to a surface to be cleaned, and includes a one-way flow control mechanism, which allows a cleaning solution contained therein to be dispensed under an external compression and seals the liquid upon the release of the pressure. A scrubbing medium is attached to the undersurface of the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1994Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Inventors: Henry S. Yuan, Wen R. Yuan
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Patent number: 5156684Abstract: An air brush set including an air brush handle having a nozzle, a tank in communication with the handle, a pump in communication with the tank which is capable of increasing the pressure of gas within the tank and an ink source having a felt tip adapted to act in communication with the air brush nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1990Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: Tonka Corporation, Kenner DivisionInventors: John F. Mayer, Paul J. Van Risseghem
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Patent number: 5116152Abstract: An apparatus wherein a fluid nozzle is arranged with a valve figure to effect fluid flow through the nozzle, wherein the nozzle includes a scraper blade mounted within the housing to permit reciprocation of the scraper blade from a first position contained within the housing to a second position extended relative to the housing positioned forwardly of the nozzle to permit simultaneous scraping and cleaning. A modification of the invention further includes an overlying deflective plate adjustably mounted to enhance spray dispersion of fluid directed from the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1990Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Inventor: Warren E. Caswell
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Patent number: 5078527Abstract: An adhesive applicator is provided for applying liquid adhesive to the edge of thin, stiff material such as abutting edges of carpet. The adhesive applicator includes a liquid adhesive reservoir to which is attached an applicator cap having a vertical and horizontal guide surface, and an adhesive orifice located on the vertical surface at a predetermined height above the horizontal surface to deliver liquid adhesive at a predetermined distance above the horizontal surface. In use, the applicator is inverted, the material having an edge on which adhesive is to be applied is aligned so that the bottom of the material rests on the horizontal guide surface and the edge abuts the vertical guide surface, and the applicator cap is moved along the edge maintaining this alignment. The applicator cap can also include a captive closure cap for closing and opening the orifice as desired.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1991Date of Patent: January 7, 1992Assignee: Orcon CorporationInventor: Barry L. Bell
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Patent number: 4969767Abstract: A striping device for forming a plurality of surface strips of two different colored materials on a base material. The striping device includes an inserted filled in a squeezable tube which has an outlet. The insert includes a central cylinder having a conical portion integral therewith for forming a first space between the conical portion and the tube and a second space between the conical portion and the central cylinder. The spaces are filled with differently colored striping material. Openings are provided communicating the first space with the central cylinder and passageways are provided communicating the second space with the central cylinder. The central cylinder is provided with grooves for guiding the striping material.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1988Date of Patent: November 13, 1990Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Patrick J. Madden
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Patent number: 4966483Abstract: A valve operating mechanism comprises a valve having a valve member and a valve seat, the valve seat having a fluid passage hole is arranged at an end of a fluid chamber containing fluid such as liquid or gas, the valve member which is axially moved relative to the valve seat, to thereby control the passage of fluid, an axially movable member spaced a certain distance from the valve seat, radially displaceable members such as thread-shaped members, linear members or bar-shaped members through which the axially movable member is interconnected with a rear part of the body, and means for causing, when a grasping force is applied to the radially displaceable members the valve seat moves relative to the valve member, thus opening the valve, and for causing, when the grasping force is eliminated, the valve seat comes into abutment against the valve member, thus closing the valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1988Date of Patent: October 30, 1990Assignee: Ancos Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuyuki Hashimoto, Haruo Yamashita