An aerosol actuator includes a button having a tamper resistant tear strip preventing actuation of the button until removed; a button having a retaining mount preventing actuation of the button until disengaged therefrom; a cap and button combination wherein the button may be disengaged from the cap and engaged with a valve of an aerosol container either automatically or through further assembly by the user.
A blow molded vial and a testing kit including a blow molded vial in which the vial includes one or two potential openings, capable of being opened and rescaled during the collection of a sample and further opened to dispense a sample and reagent or carrier fluid from within an inner space of the blow molded vial.
A blow molded vial and a testing kit including a blow molded vial in which the vial includes one or two potential openings, capable of being opened and resealed during the collection of a sample and further opened to dispense a sample and reagent or carrier fluid from within an inner space of the blow molded vial.
A plastic spring for a trigger sprayer may include a semi-circular base portion wrapped around a piston and engaging a flange thereon, with one or more spring arms extending away from the semi-circular base portion to engage with a spring seat molded into the valve body to provide a return force for a trigger associated with the trigger sprayer.
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
F16F 1/10 - Spiral springs with turns lying substantially in plane surfaces
An aerosol dispensing system includes an aerosol actuator attached to an aerosol package, wherein the aerosol actuator includes a unitary body having a manifold and button, an elbow attached to the body, and a straw attached to the body and guided by the elbow from an open position to a closed position.
An aerosol cap having tamper evident features that may be used to assist with the removal of the aerosol cap from an aerosol product includes one or more release tabs which may be forced inward of an outer shell of the aerosol cap to engage an interior shell to disengage the aerosol cap from an aerosol product, the movement of the release tabs visually evidencing tampering with, or removal of, the aerosol cap from the aerosol product.
B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
A trigger sprayer having a venting system including a piston bore and a vent bore at least partially contained therein, the vent bore including at least one vent port; a piston and vent piston are moveably seated in the piston bore and vent bore, respectfully, the vent piston including at least one annular seal and a vent path port, the vent path port and vent port in gaseous communication when the vent piston is actuated and moved over the vent port.
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
A pump engine having selectable outputs based on the positioning of two components of the pump engine may be assembled for a desired output and incorporated into a pump or pump system made of recyclable materials.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
13.
DOSE ADJUSTABLE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING AND ASSEMBLING THE SAME
A pump engine having selectable outputs based on the positioning of two components of the pump engine may be assembled for a desired output and incorporated into a pump or pump system made of recyclable materials.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
A47K 5/00 - Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/01 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
14.
INDICATOR IN MOLDED DISPENSER AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
An indicator in a component of a dispensing device is produced by molding a recess into a top surface of the component, a bottom surface of the component, or both, such that the indicator wall has a thickness that is less than that of the component wall adjacent the indicator to allow a greater passage of light through the indicator.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
A foam dispenser utilizing components made from the same or similar materials that can be recycled in a single recycling process or stream includes a plastic spring system acting on spring cones formed in a piston rod and an accumulator, an air valve having multiple flanges to facilitate the flow of air into and out of the foam dispenser, and a liquid piston configured to improve the control of liquid flow through the foam dispenser and which is more easily manufactured.
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
An aerosol sprayer may be connected to an aerosol container to form an aerosol delivery system. The aerosol sprayer includes a base secured to the container, a cap secured to the base, a pivoting trigger and a sliding nozzle body with an integrated nozzle/manifold which is slidably movable relative to the trigger between an extended operable position and a retracted, locked position. The nozzle includes flexible articulating wall structures adjacent to the manifold to accommodate movement of the nozzle body. The nozzle and trigger have interfitting locking structures to prevent actuation of the trigger when the nozzle is in the retracted locked position.
An aerosol sprayer (100) may be connected to an aerosol container (900) to form an aerosol delivery system. The aerosol sprayer (100) includes a base (102) secured to the container, a cap (108) secured to the base, a pivoting trigger (106) and a sliding nozzle body (110) with an integrated nozzle/manifold (104/105) which is slidably movable relative to the trigger (106) between an extended operable position and a retracted, locked position. The nozzle (104) includes flexible articulating wall structures (136) adjacent to the manifold to accommodate movement of the nozzle body. The nozzle and trigger have interfitting locking structures (152/154/156) to prevent actuation of the trigger when the nozzle is in the retracted locked position.
A dispensing pump (1000) includes a polymer compression spring (1048), base vents (1060) and a flow baffle (1092). The dispensing pump includes a pump base (1002), and a dispensing head (1004) having a piston stem (1034). The polymer compression spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element (1048) and first and second loading cones received at opposing ends of the slotted tubular spring element. The venting ports allow air to escape when capping the container after filling and the flow baffle reduces or prevents the product from being pulled into the pump accumulator before residual air (headspace) has been evacuated from the container during the initial priming strokes.
F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
22.
REFILL SYSTEM AND SPOUT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
A refill closure system to be used with bulk refill containers and targeted refill bottles in which the closure system includes a pour cap and a funnel, the funnel being sealed to the pour cap in a closed or non-use state and detached from the pour cap in a use state wherein the funnel may be inserted in a targeted refill bottle to facilitate filling of the targeted refill bottle from a bulk refill container.
A dispensing system including a hose-end-sprayer having a sprayer body assembled with a selected valve having a lever to selectively operate the hose-end-sprayer and a shipping clip capable of retaining the valve in a closed position during shipping; methods for manufacturing and assembling the same using a single sprayer body with multiple valve configurations.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
24.
Hose end sprayers and methods of manufacturing the same
A dispensing system including a hose-end-sprayer having a sprayer body assembled with a selected valve having a lever to selectively operate the hose-end-sprayer and a shipping clip capable of retaining the valve in a closed position during shipping; methods for manufacturing and assembling the same using a single sprayer body with multiple valve configurations.
B05B 7/30 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the first liquid or other fluent material being fed by gravity, or sucked into the carrying fluid
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
25.
VALVE FOR DISPENSER AND TAP DISPENSING SYSTEM USING THE SAME
A dispensing system including a tap dispenser having a shut off valve incorporating at least one projection thereon, wherein the at least one projection disrupts the flow of fluid across an interior surface of the shut off valve, thereby reducing the likelihood of bubble formation at the shut off valve following the closing of the shut off valve and cessation of fluid flow therethrough.
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
B65D 47/24 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves
F16K 5/02 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having conical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
26.
Trigger sprayer venting systems and methods for using the same
A trigger sprayer having a venting system including a piston bore and a vent bore at least partially contained therein, the vent bore including at least one vent port; a piston and vent piston are moveably seated in the piston bore and vent bore, respectfully, the vent piston including at least one annular seal and a vent path port, the vent path port and vent port in gaseous communication when the vent piston is actuated and moved over the vent port.
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
27.
TRIGGER SPRAYER VENTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME
A trigger sprayer having a venting system including a piston bore and a vent bore at least partially contained therein, the vent bore including at least one vent port; a piston and vent piston are moveably seated in the piston bore and vent bore, respectfully, the vent piston including at least one annular seal and a vent path port, the vent path port and vent port in gaseous communication when the vent piston is actuated and moved over the vent port.
A dispensing tap (700) for liquids includes a body (702) connected to the neck of a container (900), a dispensing head (708) with an outlet or mouth (714), and a throat (710) connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve (716) is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston (718) is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a peripheral seal (720) slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem (722) coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A vent (740) is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
B65D 77/06 - Liquids or semiliquids enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
F16K 21/04 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation
F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal frictionWound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
An aerosol sprayer may be connected to an aerosol container to form an aerosol delivery system. The aerosol sprayer includes a base secured to the container, a cap secured to the base, a pivoting trigger and a nozzle which is slidably movable relative to the trigger between an extended operable position and a retracted, locked position. The nozzle and trigger have interfitting locking structures to prevent actuation of the trigger when the nozzle is in the retracted locked position.
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B65D 83/22 - Actuating means with means to disable actuation
31.
Sprayers, dispensers, and methods for using the same
Dispensing systems (100) having wands (110) for distributing a spray away from a user include moveable wands (110), wands for locking actuation of the dispensing system (210), wands and dispensers providing gravity fed dispensing solutions (410) for battery-operated devices (500) and improved dispensers.
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 9/08 - Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. of knapsack type
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/04 - Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 47/30 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with plug valves
32.
Dispensing assembly including an additive mixing device
A dispensing system includes a container containing a flowable base formulation to be dispensed, an additive mixing device, and an actuable pump engine which draws the flowable base formulation from the container and pumps it through the mixing device. The additive mixing device includes a body with an internal cavity, an additive ingredient within the cavity, and a flow path/mixing chamber between an input and an output. With each pump of the device the additive ingredient is introduced into, and mixed with, a flow of the base formulation traveling through the mixing device. Multiple additive mixing devices may be interchangeable for different formulations, and the mixing devices may be refillable.
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/32 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the fed liquid or other fluent material being under pressure
B05C 17/00 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
A45D 40/26 - Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B01F 23/451 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing by injecting one liquid into another
B01F 25/452 - Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by elements provided with orifices or interstitial spaces
B01F 25/4314 - Straight mixing tubes with baffles or obstructions that do not cause substantial pressure dropBaffles therefor with helical baffles
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B01F 101/21 - Mixing of ingredients for cosmetic or perfume compositions
33.
Two-part dispensing closure system with internal seal and methods of using the same
A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
An aerosol sprayer may be connected to an aerosol container to form an aerosol delivery system. The aerosol sprayer includes a base secured to the container, a cap secured to the base, a pivoting trigger and a nozzle which is slidably movable relative to the trigger between an extended operable position and a retracted, locked position. The nozzle and trigger have interfitting locking structures to prevent actuation of the trigger when the nozzle is in the retracted locked position.
A dispensing system (100) includes a pour cap (102) which may be connected with the neck of a container (900). The cap base includes a main deck (108), a dispensing spout (110) and a venting tube (112). A flow regulator is mounted on the underside of the main deck such that the flow regulator restricts flow through the opening of the dispensing spout. In some embodiments, the flow regulator is a hinged spring-loaded baffle plate (116). In some embodiments, the flow regulator is a gravity ball valve (316). A visual timing device (200) may be advantageously located on the pour cap (102) so that the timing device is easily visible to a user during operation or use of the dispensing system. The constant flow rate provided by the flow regulator allows the timing device to more precisely measure each pour regardless of how much fluid is in the bottle.
B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
A timing device is integrated into a pour cap to visually indicate when a dose has been dispensed from the container. The timing device may be secured to either the pour cap or the container and timing is configurable based on a product being dispensed.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
H04M 1/72484 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones wherein functions are triggered by incoming communication events
H04M 1/72454 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions according to context-related or environment-related conditions
H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets
A timing device is integrated into a pour cap to visually indicate when a dose has been dispensed from the container. The timing device may be secured to either the pour cap or the container and timing is configurable based on a product being dispensed.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
A dispensing system includes a pour cap for a container and a timing device configured to visually indicate when a dose has been dispensed from the dispensing system, the timing device being securable to either the pour cap or the container and configurable based on a product being dispensed.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
43.
DISPENSING PUMP WITH POLYMER SPRING, BASE VENTING AND FLOW BAFFLE
A dispensing pump (1000) includes a polymer compression spring (1048), base vents (1060) and a flow baffle (1092). The dispensing pump includes a pump base (1002), and a dispensing head (1004) having a piston stem (1034). The polymer compression spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element (1048) and first and second loading cones received at opposing ends of the slotted tubular spring element. The venting ports allow air to escape when capping the container after filling and the flow baffle reduces or prevents the product from being pulled into the pump accumulator before residual air (headspace) has been evacuated from the container during the initial priming strokes.
An all plastic compression spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element formed from a tensile polymer material and upper and lower loading cones received at opposing upper and lower ends of the slotted tubular spring element. The upper loading cone may be axially compressible towards the lower loading cone within the slotted tubular spring element whereby the slotted tubular spring element radially expands in tension to create an opposing radial contraction force, and in turn, an axial extension spring force. When released, the spring element elastically returns to its normal at rest shape, returning the cones to their normal at rest positions. In some dispenser configurations, the lower loading cone may be stationary or fixed within the dispensing head and the upper loading cone may be downwardly compressible toward the lower loading cone by movement of a nozzle head.
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal frictionWound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
45.
Measured dose dispenser and methods of using the same
A two-piece measured-dose dispensing closure (10) includes a cup-shaped measuring chamber (12) and a rotatable dispensing control lid (14). In use, the dispensing control lid is axially moved relative to the measuring chamber by rotation between a first closed position, a second intermediate dispensing position, and a third drain position.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
G01F 11/28 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement
B05B 11/04 - Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
G01F 11/32 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply and discharge valves of the lift or plug-lift type for liquid or semiliquid
B65D 47/40 - Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with drip catchers or drip-preventing means
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
B65D 41/26 - Caps or cap-like covers serving as, or incorporating, drinking or measuring vessels
A dispensing system includes a pour cap for a container and a timing device configured to visually indicate when a dose has been dispensed from the dispensing system, the timing device being securable to either the pour cap or the container and configurable based on a product being dispensed.
G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
47.
Two-part dispensing closure system with internal seal and methods of using the same
A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
48.
Sustained duration trigger sprayers and methods for making the same
A sustained duration trigger sprayer capable of dispensing at least 3 mL of product over a time period of about 3 seconds utilizing a force-to-actuate of between about 10 pounds and about 15 pounds. The trigger sprayer includes an enlarged piston bore and piston and an elongated trigger lever creating a high output fluid displacement with a 0.5 inch displacement distance. The container bottle and/or the sprayer shroud are contoured to provide a gripping area opposing the terminal end of the trigger lever wherein the gripping distance in from the gripping area to the terminal end of the trigger lever is no greater than 3.3 inches.
A dispensing system includes a pour cap for a container and a timing device configured to visually indicate when a dose has been dispensed from the dispensing system, the timing device being securable to either the pour cap or the container and configurable based on a product being dispensed.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
50.
Dispensing assembly including an additive mixing device
A dispensing system (2000), includes a container (900) containing a flowable base formulation (910) to be dispensed, an additive mixing device (2004), and an actuable pump engine (2002) which draws the flowable base formulation from the container and pumps it through the mixing device. The additive mixing device includes a body (2022) with an internal cavity (2052), an additive ingredient (2054) within the cavity, and a flow path/mixing chamber (2058) between an input and an output. With each pump of the device (2004) the additive ingredient is introduced into, and mixed with, a flow of the base formulation traveling through the mixing device. Multiple additive mixing devices (2004) may be interchangeable for different formulations, and the mixing devices may be refillable.
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/32 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the fed liquid or other fluent material being under pressure
B05C 17/00 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
A45D 40/26 - Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
B01F 23/451 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing by injecting one liquid into another
B01F 25/452 - Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by elements provided with orifices or interstitial spaces
B01F 25/4314 - Straight mixing tubes with baffles or obstructions that do not cause substantial pressure dropBaffles therefor with helical baffles
Embodiments of the invention related to dispensing devices (100), and more particularly to dispensing devices having a dropper or dispenser (200) associated with a container (900) full of product wherein the dropper (200) may be charged, separated from the container (900), and then used to dispense a product therefrom.
B65D 47/18 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages for discharging dropsDroppers
A45D 40/26 - Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
A timing device is integrated into a pour cap to visually indicate when a dose has been dispensed from the container. The timing device may be secured to either the pour cap or the container and timing is configurable based on a product being dispensed.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
A dispensing tap (700) for liquids includes a body (702) connected to the neck of a container (900), a dispensing head (708) with an outlet or mouth (714), and a throat (710) connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve (716) is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston (718) is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a peripheral seal (720) slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem (722) coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A vent (740) is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.
A dispensing system includes a container containing a flowable base formulation to be dispensed, an additive mixing device, and an actuable pump engine which draws the flowable base formulation from the container and pumps it through the mixing device. The additive mixing device includes a body with an internal cavity, an additive ingredient within the cavity, and a flow path/ mixing chamber between an input and an output. With each pump of the device the additive ingredient is introduced into, and mixed with, a flow of the base formulation traveling through the mixing device. Multiple additive mixing devices may be interchangeable for different formulations, and the mixing devices may be refillable.
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
55.
Dispensing pump with locking structures and methods of using the same
A dispensing pump includes a spring assembly and a locking arrangement to prevent the dispensing head from being deployed and/or actuated during shipment, stocking and pre-purchase handling. The dispensing pump includes a pump base, and a dispensing head having a piston stem. The spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element and first and second loading cones received at opposing ends of the slotted tubular spring element. Various locking arrangements may include interacting rotatable lugs provided between the dispensing head and the pump base, snap beads to retain the piston and dispensing head in a secured shipping position, and recyclable locking rings disposed between the dispensing head and pump base which prevent an active dispensing head from being actuated.
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
A sprayer device with a trigger operated pump is operative for pumping and spraying liquid from an attached liquid container. The trigger sprayer includes valve body provided with a base portion that is configured to be mounted to the neck of the liquid container and a delivery nozzle from which the liquid is sprayed. A fluid flow path extends from the base portion to the delivery nozzle. A pumping chamber is in fluid communication with the flow passage and there is a vent opening between the pumping chamber and the interior of said base. A piston with spaced inboard and outboard seals is movable in the pumping chamber and the vent opening is located between the seals. A check valve is disposed between the vent opening and the interior of the base portion to prevent liquid from the container from backflowing into the pumping chamber during shipment and handling.
A dispensing pump includes a polymer compression spring assembly. The dispensing pump includes a pump base, and a dispensing head having a piston stem. The polymer compression spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element and first and second loading cones received at opposing ends of the slotted tubular spring element. The first loading cone is fixed relative to the pump base while the second loading cone is axially movable with the piston stem and dispensing head. The tubular spring element is disposed coaxially about the piston stem between the cones. When the dispensing head is compressed, the loading cones axially compress toward each other whereby the slotted tubular spring element radially expands to create an opposing contraction force, and in turn, an axial extension force. When released, the spring element elastically contracts to its at rest shape, returning the loading cones and dispensing head to their at-rest positions.
F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
Dispensing systems for delivering a product from the inside of a container to a receptacle, cup, or container include valve systems and other dispensing configurations to reduce mess, parts, and costs associated with such dispensing systems.
A dispensing pump (10) includes a removable chaplet (28) to facilitate removal of the internal metal spring components (44) for recycling. The dispensing pump (10) includes an accumulator (12) having an upper rim wall (24). The chaplet (28) is coaxially snap received about the rim wall (24) of the accumulator (12). The chaplet (28) has a body portion (30) received within the rim wall (24), and an outer wall (32) received outside of the rim wall (24). The outer wall (32) has a frangible wall portion (48) and a pull tab (50) at a terminal edge thereof. A dispensing head (36) with a piston stem (38) and spring (44) are coaxially guided within the chaplet (28) and accumulator (12). When the container is empty, the user pulls on the pull tab (50) to sever the frangible elements, releasing the chaplet (28) and allowing easy removal of the dispensing head (36) and the metallic spring component (44).
A dispensing tap for liquids includes a body connected to the neck of a container, a dispensing head with an outlet or mouth, and a throat connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a peripheral seal slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A vent is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.
A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
63.
Dispensing pump with polymer spring, base venting and flow baffle
A dispensing pump includes a polymer compression spring assembly, base vents and a flow baffle. The dispensing pump includes a pump base, and a dispensing head having a piston stem. The polymer compression spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element and first and second loading cones received at opposing ends of the slotted tubular spring element. The venting ports allow air to escape when capping the container after filling and the flow baffle reduces or prevents the product from being pulled into the pump accumulator before residual air (headspace) has been evacuated from the container during the initial priming strokes.
F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
64.
DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING A BAFFLED FLOW REGULATOR
A dispensing system (100) includes a pour cap (102) which may be connected with the neck of a container (900). The cap base includes a main deck (108), a dispensing spout (110) and a venting tube (112). A flow regulator is mounted on the underside of the main deck such that the flow regulator restricts flow through the opening of the dispensing spout. In some embodiments, the flow regulator is a hinged spring-loaded baffle plate (116). In some embodiments, the flow regulator is a gravity ball valve (316). A visual timing device (200) may be advantageously located on the pour cap (102) so that the timing device is easily visible to a user during operation or use of the dispensing system. The constant flow rate provided by the flow regulator allows the timing device to more precisely measure each pour regardless of how much fluid is in the bottle.
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting
G01F 9/00 - Measuring volume flow relative to another variable, e.g. of liquid fuel for an engine
G01F 11/00 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
A pump dispenser includes an actuator having at least one outward projection and a rotatable actuating collar at least partially surrounding the actuator and having at least one ramp rib defining a lower surface which engages the at least one outward projection such that rotation of the rotatable actuating collar acts on the actuator to dispense a product from or through the pump dispenser.
An aerosol actuator having a button actuator on a top surface thereof and a lever actuator extending away from the button actuator may be assembled with an aerosol container and valve to provide ergonomic application of a product utilizing the aerosol actuator.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Plastic child-proof safety caps for medicine containers. Atomizers and sprayers comprising spray heads or nozzles for
use with finger plunger pumps for attachment to container
caps for the purpose of spraying or atomizing liquids,
namely, perfume atomizers, sold empty; liquid dispenser
pumps, namely, manually actuated pump dispensers for
attachment to containers for use in dispensing liquids;
perfume sprayers with diffuser; dispensers and spraying
pumps with diffuser sold empty for aerosols and for the
projection of perfumery and cosmetics products in the nature
of aerosol dispensers not for medical use, perfume sprayers,
dispensers for liquid soap, and lotion containers sold empty
for domestic use for liquid soap, perfumes, face, body and
hand lotions, face cleaners and tonics, hair tonics, face
masks, face and body creams, liquid make-up, gels, shampoos,
hair conditioners and deodorants; soap dispensers; garden
hose sprayers; sprayer nozzles for garden hoses. Research and development of new products in the field of
dispensing solutions.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Plastic child-proof safety caps for medicine containers. Atomizers and sprayers comprising spray heads or nozzles for
use with finger plunger pumps for attachment to container
caps for the purpose of spraying or atomizing liquids,
namely, perfume atomizers, sold empty; liquid dispenser
pumps, namely, manually actuated pump dispensers for
attachment to containers for use in dispensing liquids;
perfume sprayers with diffuser; dispensers and spraying
pumps with diffuser sold empty for aerosols and for the
projection of perfumery and cosmetics products in the nature
of aerosol dispensers not for medical use, perfume sprayers,
dispensers for liquid soap, and lotion containers sold empty
for domestic use for liquid soap, perfumes, face, body and
hand lotions, face cleaners and tonics, hair tonics, face
masks, face and body creams, liquid make-up, gels, shampoos,
hair conditioners and deodorants; soap dispensers; garden
hose sprayers; sprayer nozzles for garden hoses. Research and development of new products in the field of
dispensing solutions.
72.
TWO-PART DISPENSING CLOSURE SYSTEM WITH INTERNAL SHIPPING SEAL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
A dispensing closure system (100) includes an upper closure portion (104) and a lower closure portion (106) including an axial flow conduit (126) and a vent conduit (128). The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal (108) is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip (142) is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container (900) to prevent movement. A piercing probe (110) includes piercing elements (152) in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
73.
Two-part dispensing closure system with internal seal and methods of using the same
A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
A spray device includes a spray closure (100) attached to a container (900), the spray closure (100) having an air intake and a fluid intake into a mixing chamber (150) where the air and fluid are mixed before exiting an orifice (130), the air intake connected to a snorkel (120) for delivering air from within the container (900) into the mixing chamber (150).
A dispensing system includes a liquid dispensing tap, an associated measuring cap/cup and a cap adapter or holder which is removably received onto the tap and which in turn removably receives the cap/cup. The dispensing tap, adapter/holder and cap/cup are configured such that the holder and cap/cup are assembled with the tap prior to installation onto a container, and stay assembled with the tap during installation onto the container at the filling line, and which can later be removed for use and then selectively reattached to the tap or container after use by the consumer.
A dispensing system includes a liquid dispensing tap and an associated or integrated measuring cap/cup. The dispensing tap and cap/cup are configured such that the cap/cup is assembled with the tap prior to installation onto a container, and stays assembled with the tap during installation onto the container at the filling line, and which can later be removed for use and then reattached to the tap or container after use by the consumer.
F16K 21/04 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
B65D 41/26 - Caps or cap-like covers serving as, or incorporating, drinking or measuring vessels
B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
B65D 41/04 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 47/24 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves
A dispensing tap (100) for liquids includes a body (102) connected to the neck (902) of a container (900), a dispensing head (108) with an outlet or mouth (114), and a throat (110 Connecting the body (102) to the dispensing head (108). A shut off valve (116) is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston (118) is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a periperhal seal (120) slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem (122) coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A spring (134) is captured between the piston and the dispensing head normally biasing the piston and shut off valve to the closed position. A vent is (140) in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.
A dispensing tap for liquids includes a body connected to the neck of a container, a dispensing head with an outlet or mouth, and a throat connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a peripheral seal slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A spring is captured between the piston and the dispensing head normally biasing the piston and shut off valve to the closed position. A vent is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.
A dispensing system (10) includes a liquid dispensing tap (12) and an associated or integrated measuring cap/cup (14). The dispensing tap (12) and cap/cup (14) are configured such that the cap/cup (14) is assembled with the tap (12) prior to installation onto a container (900) and stays assembled with the tap (12) during installation onto the container (900) at the filling line, and which can later be removed for use and then optionally reattached to the tap (12) or container (900) after use by the consumer.
Locking features of a pump system may include projections and corresponding features on a piston stem and lock cylinder of a pump system such that the features are configured to require an increased amount of force to rotate and unlock the piston stem from the lock cylinder.
A dispensing system includes a container containing a flowable base formulation to be dispensed, an additive mixing device, and an actuable pump engine which draws the flowable base formulation from the container and pumps it through the mixing device. The additive mixing device includes a body with an internal cavity, an additive ingredient within the cavity, and a flow path/mixing chamber between an input and an output. With each pump of the device the additive ingredient is introduced into, and mixed with, a flow of the base formulation traveling through the mixing device. Multiple additive mixing devices may be interchangeable for different formulations, and the mixing devices may be refillable.
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/32 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the fed liquid or other fluent material being under pressure
B05C 17/00 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
A dosing dispenser system and a dosing dispenser include a rotatable control configured to allow a user to select a desired mixing ratio for a product contained in a container attached to the dosing dispenser with a transport medium, such as water, flowing through the dosing dispenser.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
Embodiments of the invention related to dispensing devices (100), and more particularly to dispensing devices having a dropper or dispenser (200) associated with a container (900) full of product wherein the dropper (200) may be charged, separated from the container (900), and then used to dispense a product therefrom.
B65D 47/18 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages for discharging dropsDroppers
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
84.
Compression spring assembly and methods of using the same
An all plastic compression spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element formed from a tensile polymer material and upper and lower loading cones received at opposing upper and lower ends of the slotted tubular spring element. The upper loading cone may be axially compressible towards the lower loading cone within the slotted tubular spring element whereby the slotted tubular spring element radially expands in tension to create an opposing radial contraction force, and in turn, an axial extension spring force. When released, the spring element elastically returns to its normal at rest shape, returning the cones to their normal at rest positions. In some dispenser configurations, the lower loading cone may be stationary or fixed within the dispensing head and the upper loading cone may be downwardly compressible toward the lower loading cone by movement of a nozzle head.
F16F 11/00 - Vibration-dampers or shock-absorbers working with both friction and a damping fluid
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
G01F 11/42 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply or discharge valves of the rotary or oscillatory type
F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal frictionWound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
A dispensing system includes a pour cap for a container and a timing device configured to visually indicate when a dose has been dispensed from the dispensing system, the timing device being securable to either the pour cap or the container and configurable based on a product being dispensed.
G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
86.
MEASURED DOSE DISPENSER AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
A two-piece measured-dose dispensing closure (10) includes a cup-shaped measuring chamber (12) and a rotatable dispensing control lid (14). In use, the dispensing control lid is axially moved relative to the measuring chamber by rotation between a first closed position, a second intermediate dispensing position, and a third drain position.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B05B 11/04 - Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
A dispensing tap for liquids includes a body connected to the neck of a container, a dispensing head with an outlet or mouth, and a throat connecting the body to the dispensing head. A shut off valve is configured for sealing engagement with the mouth of the dispensing head, and a piston is axially guided within the dispensing head. The piston includes a periperhal seal slidably engaged with an interior surface of the dispensing head, and a valve stem coupled to the shut off valve. The piston is selectively actuable between a normally closed position an open position. A spring is captured between the piston and the dispensing head normally biasing the piston and shut off valve to the closed position. A vent is in communication with an interior of the body and the vent is opened and closed with movement of the piston and shut off valve.
A dispensing system (2000), includes a container (900) containing a flowable base formulation (910) to be dispensed, an additive mixing device (2004), and an actuable pump engine (2002) which draws the flowable base formulation from the container and pumps it through the mixing device. The additive mixing device includes a body (2022) with an internal cavity (2052), an additive ingredient (2054) within the cavity, and a flow path/ mixing chamber (2058) between an input and an output. With each pump of the device (2004) the additive ingredient is introduced into, and mixed with, a flow of the base formulation traveling through the mixing device. Multiple additive mixing devices (2004) may be interchangeable for different formulations, and the mixing devices may be refillable.
B01F 3/08 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with liquids; Emulsifying
B01F 3/12 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with solids
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
89.
Dispensing pump with polymer compression spring assembly
A dispensing pump includes a polymer compression spring assembly. The dispensing pump includes a pump base, and a dispensing head having a piston stem. The polymer compression spring assembly includes a slotted tubular spring element and first and second loading cones received at opposing ends of the slotted tubular spring element. The first loading cone is fixed relative to the pump base while the second loading cone is axially movable with the piston stem and dispensing head. The tubular spring element is disposed coaxially about the piston stem between the cones. When the dispensing head is compressed, the loading cones axially compress toward each other whereby the slotted tubular spring element radially expands to create an opposing contraction force, and in turn, an axial extension force. When released, the spring element elastically contracts to its at rest shape, returning the loading cones and dispensing head to their at rest positions.
F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
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Atomizer devices, bottles, and methods of using the same
Bottles and atomizer configurations provide dispensers capable of atomizing a fluid or liquid contained in the bottle, wherein the bottles may include shapes and features to facilitate evacuation of the bottles and the atomizers provide improved features for storing and dispersing product from the bottles.
A two-piece measured-dose dispensing closure includes a cup-shaped measuring chamber and a rotatable dispensing control lid. In use, the dispensing control lid is axially moved relative to the measuring chamber by rotation between a first closed position, a second intermediate dispensing position, and a third drain position.
G01F 11/26 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B05B 11/04 - Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
G01F 11/28 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement
A battery-operated dispenser includes a shell with a moveable slider for extending a barrel of the dispenser to allow targeted application of a fluid or product from a container to which the dispenser is attached.
Dispensing systems (100) having wands (110) for distributing a spray away from a user include moveable wands (110), wands for locking actuation of the dispensing system (210), wands and dispensers providing gravity fed dispensing solutions (410) for battery-operated devices (500) and improved dispensers.
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 9/08 - Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. of knapsack type
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/04 - Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
B65D 47/30 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with plug valves
B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
A dispensing pump (10) includes a removable chaplet (28) to facilitate removal of the internal metal spring components (44) for recycling. The dispensing pump (10) includes an accumulator (12) having an upper rim wall (24). The chaplet (28) is coaxially snap received about the rim wall (24) of the accumulator (12). The chaplet (28) has a body portion (30) received within the rim wall (24), and an outer wall (32) received outside of the rim wall (24). The outer wall (32) has a frangible wall portion (48) and a pull tab (50) at a terminal edge thereof. A dispensing head (36) with a piston stem (38) and spring (44) are coaxially guided within the chaplet (28) and accumulator (12). When the container is empty, the user pulls on the pull tab (50) to sever the frangible elements, releasing the chaplet (28) and allowing easy removal of the dispensing head (36) and the metallic spring component (44).
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/02 - Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
A47K 5/00 - Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B65D 41/00 - Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge apertureProtective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
B65D 41/04 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
B65D 41/18 - Snap-on caps or cap-like covers non-metallic, e.g. made of paper or plastics
B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
B65D 55/00 - Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
Embodiments of the invention relate to dosing dispensers and in particular to dosing dispensers that may be operated using one hand by raising and filling a dosing chamber followed by lowering and dispersing a product from the dosing chamber and wherein the dose may be selected or adjusted and a user may visually confirm that the proper dose is being loaded and delivered by the dispenser.
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
B05C 17/00 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
G01F 11/10 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation
The invention relates to a locking feature for an aerosol dispenser head having a locking feature incorporating a locking yoke that requires multiple motions to unlock, and a single motion to reengage the locking feature.
A dispensing pump (100) includes a spring assembly (108) and a locking arrangement (110) to prevent the dispensing head (104) from being deployed and/or actuated during shipment, stocking and pre-purchase handling. The dispensing pump (100) includes a pump base (102), and a dispensing head (104) having a piston stem (106). The spring assembly (108) includes a slotted tubular spring element (120) and first and second loading cones (122, 124) received at opposing ends of the slotted tubular spring element (120). Various locking arrangements may include interacting rotatable lugs (150) provided between the dispensing head (104) and the pump base (102), snap beads (252) to retain the piston (106) and dispensing head (104) in a secured shipping position, and recyclable locking rings (356) disposed between the dispensing head (104) and pump base (102) which prevent an active dispensing head (104) from being actuated.
A pump dispenser head has a lockdown feature to prevent unintended dispensing during shipment. Releasing the lock-down feature requires increased torque compared with typical dispensers, allowing the dispenser to be shipped with less packaging while still preventing leakage of the contents.
