| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 222402130 | With container end overcap having actuator | 42 |
| 20080251543 | Cap for an Aerosol Container or a Spray Container - In order to seal a spray cap acoustically, a cap | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090230156 | Automatically Closing Dispenser Head - A dispenser head for a pressurized container has a channel for the medium to be dispensed that is connected to a dispensing opening and communicates with the container interior. A closure piston is arranged in the channel and closes off the dispensing opening. By applying pressure onto an actuating element, the valve of the pressurized container is actuated and the closure piston is moved into an opening position to release the dispensing opening. The closure piston has spaced-apart centering projections and flow passages therebetween for the medium. An end face of the closure piston remote from the dispensing opening has an elastic spring area with a head section interacting with the actuating element. The actuating element glides along the rounded head section when the closure piston moves into the opening and closing positions. The rounded head section is matched to the movement path of the actuating element. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090289086 | PUSH BUTTON FOR A DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND DISPENSING A PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR A COSMETIC PRODUCT - A push button is provided for a device for packaging and dispensing a product. In one example, the device is for a cosmetic product, of the type comprising a container provided with a dispensing rod. The push button includes a body, a connection end piece to be coupled to the dispensing rod and provided with a product-dispensing channel, an actuator that actuates the dispensing rod, which actuator is movable at least partially with respect to the body under the effect of a force exerted by a user. The push button includes a transmitter that transmits the force to the dispensing rod. The transmitter is movable between an active position in which a movement of the actuator leads to the product being dispensed and an inactive position in which the movement of the actuator causes no product to be dispensed. The transmitter is typically connected to the connection end piece. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090314810 | DISPENSING DEVICE - What is being proposed is a dispensing device for a preferably cosmetic liquid and a manufacturing method. A first material is pretreated in areas through the application of a coating or embossing foil such that a second material which is injection-molded directly against it does not bond with the first material in the pretreated area but rather can be detached again. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100025437 | TRIGGER TYPE HEAD CAP FOR AN AEROSOL SPRAYER - A trigger type head cap for an aerosol sprayer is provided which when in discharging and eliminating a residual gas inside of an aerosol container, allows the residual gas to be easily and reliably discharged and eliminated. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100044401 | CAP FOR AN AEROSOL CAN OR A SPRAY CAN - For the acoustic sealing of a spray cap, a cap | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100051652 | SPRAY CAN HANDLE ATTACHMENT - A handle attachment for mounting to a standardized valve mounting cup of a spray can and operating a push-type dispenser valve. The handle attachment includes a housing that defines a grip and a cap configured to couple with an outer diameter of the valve mounting cup. An actuation device is pivotally mounted to the housing and includes a trigger portion disposed adjacent the grip and a finger portion disposed within the cap for actuating the push-type dispenser valve. A C-shaped rim is disposed on the cap and defines a central opening sized to accommodate the valve mounting cup, a base located on the axis of symmetry of the rim, a circumferential gap located on the axis of symmetry diametrically opposite the base and separating two ends of the rim, and at least one slot disposed between the base and a diametrical chord perpendicular to the axis of symmetry. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100059551 | Aerosol Sprayer - A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100147898 | DISPENSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a dispensing device, particularly a dispensing head proposed for preferably cosmetic liquid. A simple, tightly closing structure of an outlet valve is achieved in that a valve element is injected onto a wall and/or lies thereon with its entire surface or flat surface when the valve is closed and/or the valve element covers an outlet opening on the flat side. Alternatively or in addition, the valve element is pretensioned into a closed position when the valve is closed. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110068132 | TIRE INFLATION DEVICE - A tire inflation device includes a bottle having a valve on a top end of the bottle and a top part is mounted to the top end of the bottle. The top part has a frame having a U-shaped groove and the valve extends through top part and located in the frame. A block is movably engaged with the U-shaped groove and has a curved path defined therethrough. A first end and a second end of the curved path are respectively connected with a tube and the valve. An operation member is pivotably connected to the frame so that when pivoting the operation member, the press end of the operation member pushes the block to move along the U-shaped groove and the valve is pushed by the block so that the pressurized air is released via the path and the tube. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110108583 | AEROSOL ACCTUATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An aerosol actuation system may include an aerosol actuator formed of a first molded component including a housing, a manifold connected to the housing and a button in communication with the manifold, and a molded cap. The aerosol actuator may be assembled with an aerosol container. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110132936 | LID SPRAY HEAD FOR A HIGH PRESSURE GAS CONTAINER - A lid spray head for a high pressure gas container is provided. The lid spray head includes an annular surrounding wall having an enclosed space and an opening portion; an L-shaped nozzle disposed in the enclosed space, integrally connected to an inner wall of the annular surrounding wall with a U-shaped elastic arm, and having a connection port and a nozzle port corresponding to each other, wherein the connection port is sleeved on a valve protruding member of the high pressure gas container and the nozzle port protrudes out of the opening portion; and a handle disposed out of the opening portion and integrally disposed at a bottom of the nozzle port of the L-shaped nozzle. When turning the handle, the L-shaped nozzle is integrally turned downwards to contact and press a valve protruding member of the high pressure gas container. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110192867 | Dispensing System for Dispensing a Product from a Handheld Container - An overcap for a container includes a body having a sidewall. An opening is provided in the sidewall. An actuation mechanism includes an actuator with an elongate button and a manifold. The elongate button extends through the opening in the sidewall. The actuation mechanism is actuable to open a valve of a container by movement of the elongate button in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the overcap. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110215119 | AEROSOL VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly is provided that includes a cup having a hub with an end wall and an opening therein. The valve assembly includes an annular seal interconnected to a cylindrical valve element by resilient radial ribs extending therebetween that provide for axial movement of the cylindrical valve element relative to the annular seal. The annular seal and cylindrical valve element are disposed within the hub with the top surface seated against the end wall in the hub. The cylindrical valve element is offset above the top surface such that when the annular seal is seated against the end wall the cylindrical valve element is axially displaced and compressed against the end wall to provide a minimum pre-load force effective for sealing off the opening. An actuator having a sleeve is disposed over the hub, and includes a plunger tip projecting eccentrically through the opening for unseating the cylindrical valve element. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110233235 | Dual Activated Actuator Cap - A single piece actuator includes first and second actuating members. A dispensing orifice is disposed between the first and second actuating members. A manifold is in fluid communication with the dispensing orifice. The manifold includes a base adapted to impinge a valve stem of a container and place same in fluid communication with the manifold. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110240683 | SPRAY CAP - The invention relates to a spray cap for placement on top of an aerosol container of the type that has a spray valve disposed at the top of the container and a valve stem extending upwardly therefrom for actuating the valve. The spray cap comprises a cap body with a spray nozzle and a tubular member defining a spray channel arranged within the cap body. The spray channel on one end is in communication with the spray nozzle. The tubular member has a first portion which is hingedly attached to the cap body in a region adjacent the spray nozzle. The tubular member furthermore has a second portion which is angular with the first portion and which, when the spray cap is mounted on a container, extends concentrically with the valve stem of the container and is connected therewith. The cap further comprises an actuating member connected to the tubular member, such that when the actuating member is operated, the tubular member is hinged downward and the second portion of the tubular member forces down the valve stem thereby opening the valve of the container. The tubular member, in the first portion thereof, comprises at least one flexible section which is more flexible than the remainder of the tubular member, which results in that the deformation of the tubular member is easier causing the second portion of the tubular member is easier maintained in line with the valve stem. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110266309 | AEROSOL SPRAYER - A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266310 | AEROSOL SPRAYER - A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making, a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120006858 | OPERATING AND DISPENSING CAP CONNECTABLE TO AN AEROSOL CAN - An operating and dispensing cap connectable to an aerosol can containing pressurized fluid and provided with a valve for dispensing the product contained therein, the cap being snap-fixed to the aerosol can body, and an operating pushbutton, the pushbutton containing a seat to house a hollow stem for operating the valve. The seat presenting a first lead-in region, a second region for fixing the stem by an interference fit, and a port for dispensing the product in a direction substantially aligned with the stem axis. The pushbutton being hinged in a region substantially aligned with the stem base. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120031933 | Shroud and Dispensing System for a Handheld Container - An actuation member for a dispensing system includes a shroud that is adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user. The actuation member includes a portion of a sidewall of the shroud. The portion is integral with the sidewall of the shroud such that no visible or distinct trigger is formed as part of the dispensing system. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120037668 | HAND HELD AEROSOL DISPENSER - An ergonomically excellent hand-held aerosol dispenser ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120097713 | SPRAY THROUGH CAP FOR A PRESSURISED FLUID CONTAINER - A spray through cap ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120111898 | VALVE AND DISCHARGE DEVICE - Proposed are an outlet valve and a dispensing device with an outlet valve for a cosmetic liquid. The outlet valve has a flatly resting valve element with an outlet formed therein. The outlet valve is able to open through the elastic deformation of the valve element. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120118918 | Shroud and Dispensing System for a Handheld Container - A dispensing system has a central longitudinal axis and includes a shroud adapted to receive a container. The shroud includes a gripping portion adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user. The dispensing system also includes an actuation member adapted to rotate about a rotation point on a rotation axis toward an interior of the shroud in response to a force applied to the actuation member by the user. The actuation member is configured such that a rotation distance is at least about 6 centimeters. The rotation distance is measured in a direction parallel to the central longitudinal axis between a location where the user can apply the force to the actuation member and the rotation point of the actuation member. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120199613 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR A CONTAINER - A product dispensing system includes an overcap that has a locking element extending therefrom. A container has a product disposed therein. A bracket is attached to the container. The bracket includes at least one flange and at least one slot. The at least one flange extends toward the at least one slot. A resilient member is disposed within the locking element. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130037581 | Dispensing System - An actuator includes a conduit and first and second tabs protruding from the conduit. Each tab includes a first angled face and a first flat face disposed adjacent a first end of the tab and a second angled face and a second flat face disposed adjacent a second end of the tab. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130037582 | Dispensing System - A method of dispensing includes the steps of exerting a force on an actuator of a dispenser having a conduit with an inlet and an outlet in a first non-actuation state, to place the actuator in a second actuation state. When the actuator is in the second actuation state, the inlet and the outlet of the actuator are moved from a first position to a second position. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130043284 | DISPENSER WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL PUSHBAR - A product dispenser includes a housing adapted to receive a refill unit having a product reservoir. A multidirectional pushbar is carried by the housing and movable in a plurality of directions to actuate the pump. The multidirectional pushbar may be carried by a collar pivotally secured around a pushbar support member in the shape of a spherical zone. Pivoting movement of the multidirectional pushbar is converted into an actuating force by a transfer mechanism, which may include a vertically movable carriage. In other embodiments, the multidirectional pushbar may include ramped surfaces and may support a carriage having rolling elements. Lateral movement of the multidirectional pushbar causes the carriage to roll up the ramped surfaces and actuate a pump to dispense a product. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130056500 | DISPENSING DEVICE - What is being proposed is a dispensing device for a preferably cosmetic liquid and a manufacturing method. A first material is pretreated in areas through the application of a coating or embossing foil such that a second material which is injection-molded directly against it does not bond with the first material in the pretreated area but rather can be detached again. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130140333 | AEROSOL TRIGGER SPRAYER AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An aerosol trigger actuator having two or three parts includes one or more living hinges ( | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130153607 | AEROSOL ACTUATORS - An aerosol actuator which may be connected to a container to form an aerosol delivery system or package wherein the aerosol actuator includes two parts: a base and a trigger, the trigger including a integrated cap for the base, trigger, spring or living hinge, manifold and orifice. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130175305 | ACTUATOR-INVERTED CONSTANT-VOLUME EJECTION MECHANISM AND AEROSOL-TYPE PRODUCT PROVIDED WITH THE ACTUATOR-INVERTED CONSTANT-VOLUME EJECTION MECHANISM - Disclosed is an inverted constant-volume injection mechanism using an actuator which comprises a valve member ( | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130228593 | Dual Activated Actuator Cap - An actuator cap includes a housing and an actuator. The actuator has first and second actuating members and a manifold in fluid communication with a dispensing orifice. The actuator is hingedly attached to the housing at a pivot. The pivot is located on an interior surface of the housing and positioned at or above a base of the manifold. The actuator resiliently deforms about the pivot when one of the first and second actuating members is actuated. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130284767 | ONE-PIECE TRIGGER CAP FOR A SPRAY DISPENSER - A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup on an aerosol container including a base having an integral collar, a finger trigger support; a finger trigger hingedly connected to the trigger support, and a finger grip depending from the finger trigger and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion and finger trigger portion as a single unit about a living hinge. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130320045 | SLEEVE ACTIVATED COMPRESSED FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE WITH INTERNAL SEAL - A dispensing device for dispensing compressed fluid from a can through a valve stem of the can has a hollow tube with a channel extending through it from an entrance end to an opposing dispensing end, a connector defining a conduit therethrough that is in fluid communication with the channel of the hollow tube and that attaches to a valve stem of a can, a plug located within the channel of the hollow tube that forms a sealing configuration within the channel when pressed towards the dispensing end of the channel, and a sleeve that wraps at least partially around the hollow tube and that has a protrusion that upon activating the sleeve extends through the dispensing end of the hollow tube and prevents the plug from establishing a sealing configuration with the hollow tube. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130334260 | HANDHELD APPLICATOR SUITABLE FOR GUN VALVE CONTAINERS - An improved handheld applicator is provided, fitted into an assembly onto a pressure container which is equipped with a gun valve and containing a viscous compound suitable for forming a silicone paste, a polyurethane (PU) foam, or a glue, the applicator being producible in one single injection moulding step and providing in handheld use the ergonomics, the aiming and the dosing accuracy comparable to the use of the pressure container with a dispensing gun. Further provided is a process for the production of the applicator and of the assembly, as well as the use of the assembly for applying a compound from the pressure container with a handheld method. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140110440 | AEROSOL ACTUATORS AND IMPROVED AEROSOL ASSEMBLIES - According to certain embodiments of the invention, a valve guide or raised boss may be connected to or integral with a base or body of an aerosol actuator. In various embodiments, a valve guide may include a raised boss associated with a grip or body of an aerosol actuator. The valve guide or raised boss may align a manifold with a valve when an aerosol actuator is assembled to a container containing a product. In addition, a valve guide or raised boss may limit the movement of a portion of a manifold in a defined direction or defined plane such that the load on a valve by a manifold is controlled. For example, a valve guide may ensure a top load on a valve during actuation or may minimize side loads on a valve during actuation. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20150014368 | MEDIA DISPENSER - Dispenser for the delivery of liquid media, having a base unit and a delivery head with a delivery opening. The delivery head includes a first portion which includes a fastening device by means of which the first portion is fastened or fixed in position with respect to a media storage unit on the base unit, and which includes the delivery opening. The delivery head includes a second portion realized so as to be movable in relation to the first portion and includes an actuating handle which is operatively coupled with the coupling piece such that a displacement of the actuating handle in relation to the first portion leads to a displacement of the coupling piece in relation to the first part portion. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160009478 | ACTUATOR AND DISPENSING APPARATUS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160009479 | AEROSOL SPRAYER WITH ANTI-DROL VALVE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160023839 | DISPENSER ASSEMBLY FOR AEROSOL CONTAINER - The dispenser assembly for an aerosol container includes a fixing plate | 01-28-2016 |
| 20170233171 | OVERCAP ASSEMBLY | 08-17-2017 |
