Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120080446 | Dispensers for Aerosol Systems A dispenser for an aerosol system for dispensing liquid material includes an outlet member, a collar member, an actuator member, and a selector member. The outlet member defines an outlet opening. The actuator member supports the collar member and the outlet member such... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120043353 | HIGH FLOW AEROSOL VALVE The present invention is directed to a valve used in both conventional and bag-on-valve aerosol container applications that allows a high flow rate of especially viscous substances. Valves according to the present invention include a valve housing, a valve stem, and a s... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120043349 | Aerosol Container and Dispenser Machine Aerosol container for use in a dispenser machine. The aerosol container comprises a container body comprising an exhaust opening provided with a valve. The aerosol container further comprises a spout having a spout housing. The spout housing is fixed to the container bo... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120018036 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID COSMETIC PRODUCT The invention provides a dispenser device (10) for dispensing a liquid cosmetic, said device comprising:
| 01/26/2012 |
| 20110309110 | SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT A system for dispensing a fluid product, including a device for taking the product off under pressure that is equipped with an outlet tube, the system also including a push button actuating the device in which a chamber is formed for dispensing the product that is in co... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110303705 | Valve wrench assembly kit for restoring purposed function to a compromised aerosol container A valve wrench assembly restores functionality to an aerosol container by being selectively and removably attachable the annular container rim adjacent the container outlet, which has been damaged or otherwise compromised, and by opening the valve of the compromised out... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110259923 | Plug And Valve System A plug for use in a valve system comprising a generally elongate elastically deformable plug body having a longitudinal axis and a first end and an opposing second end, said body forming a blind hole disposed extending in a longitudinal direction downwards from said fir... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110253754 | AEROSOL PAINT COMPOSITION WITH FUNGICIDE AND SPRAYABLE AEROSOL COMPOSITION An aerosol paint composition includes an alkyd resin; one or more solvents; an organoclay; an anti-settling wax; a dispersing agent; one or more pigments; a drying agent; an anti-skinning agent; a fragrance; and a fungicide.... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110132935 | Systems and Methods for Applying Texture Material to Ceiling Surfaces An aerosol system for dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern.... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110132929 | Self Defense Device A hand-held non-lethal self-defense chemical spray device possessing a focused light source that automatically activates upon removal of the device from a holster to aid in the safe and effective use of the device by the operator such as a law enforcement officer. The f... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110101036 | PLASTIC VALVES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME Snap fitment systems (500) and valve systems (200, 800) for holding valves, pumps, sprayers, or other devices to a container (100) may include plastic components which snap to a container allowing the valve system to be used to evacuate product in t... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110101025 | Robust Pouch and Valve Assembly for Containing and Dispensing a Fluent Substance A package (52) is provided for containing and dispensing a fluent product. The package (52) includes a fitment body (18) having a tailpiece (40) defining a dispensing passage (19) extending along a longitudinal axis (23), and a ... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110049194 | Assembly Including Tap and Protective Cap, and Bottle Including Such Assembly The invention relates to an assembly including a tap for controlling fluid under pressure and a protective cap mounted around said tap, the tap including at least one handling member that includes a lever pivotably connected to the body of the tap and manually actuatabl... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110049179 | AEROSOL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING TEXTURE MATERIAL An aerosol texturing system for applying a layer of texture material on an uncoated portion of a substrate substantially to match a coated portion of the substrate, comprises an aerosol assembly, texture material, and propellant material. The aerosol assembly defines a ... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110036872 | AEROSOL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING TEXTURE MATERIAL An aerosol texturing system for applying a layer of texture material on an uncoated portion of a substrate substantially to match a coated portion of the substrate. The aerosol texturing system comprises an aerosol assembly, texture material, and bi-phase propellant mat... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110017780 | Valve assembly, repair kit, and method for salvaging an aerosol container A valve and/or repair kit assembly restores functionality to an aerosol container by being selectively and removably attachable the annular container rim adjacent the container outlet, which has been damaged or otherwise compromised. The valve assembly comprises a conta... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110000937 | CONTAINER A container (1) containing a dispensable fluid, the container having a valve mechanism, the valve mechanism having an outwardly extending pillar (5), the pillar (5) having external sides which have a screw thread, the valve mechanism also having a c... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100314420 | Aerosol Composition A single phase aerosol composition comprising the following constituents:
| 12/16/2010 |
| 20100308077 | DISPENSING DEVICE Proposed is a dispensing device for a cosmetic product. A flexible inner container is ultrasonically welded with a valve housing. The valve housing is provided with a welding bead which is covered by the inner container during welding. The inner container is welded with... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100301065 | Actuator Systems and Methods for Aerosol Wall Texturing A system for dispensing texture material onto a target surface in a desired pattern that substantially matches an existing pattern on the target surface comprising a main container, an outlet assembly, a secondary container, a conduit, and a valve. The main container st... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100288796 | VALVE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Disclosed is a valve assembly for a fluid dispenser including a valve body and a valve stem slidably located in the valve body. The valve stem has at least one exit hole located at a tip of the valve stem. A valve stem adapter is located at the tip of the valve stem and... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100288797 | SPRAY CAN COMPRISING A DISCHARGE TUBE The invention relates to a spray can comprising a can member (12) for holding a material that is to be sprayed, and a spray head (14) which is plugged onto a can valve located on the top face of the can member (12) and is fitted with a discharge tub... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100276459 | RING FOR A FLUID DISPENSER VALVE A ring (10) for disposing around a valve body (21) of an aerosol dispenser valve (20) that is mounted by means of a fastener element (50), such as a crimpable capsule, on a reservoir (1) containing fluid to be dispensed, said ring (... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100264171 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND DISPENSER USING SUCH A DEVICE A fastener device for fastening a dispenser member (4) on a neck (11) of a fluid reservoir (1), the device comprising: a fastener ring (2) including both reception means (21) for receiving the dispenser member (4), and fastener ... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100252576 | Apparatus and Method for Dispensing Discrete Amounts of Viscous Material Apparatus and methods for dispensing small amounts of a viscous material onto a workpiece. The narrow-profile dispensing apparatus includes a fluid chamber, a nozzle, and a valve seat disk representing individual components that are removable from a main body of the dis... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100243672 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING LIQUID DISPENSATION FROM AN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN An aerosol spray can is provided. The aerosol spray can includes but is not limited to a housing forming a storage chamber, an initial amount of chemical stored in a compressed liquid state within the storage chamber, a valve assembly attached to the housing, and an ext... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100237098 | Personal protection device A pocket-sized self-defense spray device is capable of dispensing a chemical irritant to cause temporary breathing difficulty and a burning sensation in the eyes of the target without any permanent damage. The device comprises a casing, a nozzle, and a multi-position tr... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100230444 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AND PROPELLING STRING A device for propelling string may comprise a body usable to contain the string, a nozzle, and a trigger that, when selected, causes the string to be propelled out through the nozzle. The propelled string may be used to identify potential trip wires.... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100230434 | COOLING, CARBONATION AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A LIQUID IN A KEG A cooling, carbonation and dispensing system for use with a liquid in a keg includes a cooling ring contacting the keg. The cooling ring provides an opening through which dry ice is placed. The cooling ring and dry ice provide contact cooling of the keg, as well as carb... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100228187 | Applicator system having an aerosol tank An applicator system with a pressurized medium and a valve for dispensing the medium, characterized in that
| 09/09/2010 |
| 20100226818 | MULTIPLE-FUNCTION DEODORANT DISPENSER APPARATUS AND METHODS A multiple-purpose deodorant dispenser unit is provided, comprising: (a) first apparatus adapted for alternatively receiving (i) an aerosol spray deodorant container, (ii) an open deodorant container having gel, liquid or solid deodorant therein, or (iii) a wick cylinde... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100200612 | PRESSURIZED PACKAGE A pressurized package for dispensing product there from through a valve. The valve is attached to the package by a valve cup. The valve cup is plastic, eliminating the need for metallic deformation to maintain pressurization of the container have been propellant therein... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100176153 | POUCH FOR A PRESSURIZED BOTTLE The invention relates to a pouch for a pressurized bottle, made up of a tubular wall closed in its upper part by a welded seam into which a valve is incorporated. According to the invention, the tubular wall is obtained by overlapping and welding together the two latera... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100155432 | Dispensing system A dispensing system comprises a solenoid valve that includes an inlet end adapted to be attached to a container such that a valve stem thereof is held in an open state. A flow adapter includes a cylindrical wall and a post mounted within the cylindrical wall to define a... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100155423 | TWO-COMPONENT BAROMETRIC CELL HAVING A SEALED TRIGGERING MECHANISM The invention relates to a pressurized can comprising a body (2), a dome (3) accommodating a valve (4), a concavely shaped bottom (5), an inner casing (7) attached to a cup (6) located in bottom (5), a push rod (9)... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100147897 | Valve for a container for dispensing pressurized fluid The invention relates to a valve for a container for dispensing pressurized fluid, said valve having a valve body which is mountable on a container lid, a closure member which is arranged in a passage provided in the valve body, a sealing arranged on the closure member ... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100133301 | VALVE AND DISPENSER COMPRISING SAME A valve having a sleeve comprising a sleeve wall including an inner surface; and a plug positioned within the sleeve, the plug comprising at least one portion that is elastically deformable. The plug forms a blind hole extending into the plug from one end thereof to def... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100119697 | COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS CONTAINING FLUORESCENT, INORGANIC NANOPARTICLES Compositions and coatings are described that contain fluorescent, inorganic nanoparticles that can fluoresce when excited with actinic radiation. The compositions and coatings can be used for marking purposes, particularly for providing a mark that is invisible to the u... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100108722 | DISPENSING DEVICE Disclosed is a device (1) for dispensing a liquid (2) without spraying as well as a use of such a dispensing device (1). In order to prevent liquid from escaping after a dispensing process, an outlet that opens towards the environment can be closed ... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100096279 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING DRAWN CAN FOR AEROSOL AND DRAWN CAN FOR AEROSOL A laminated steel sheet used as a raw material has a tensile strength TS after forming at an equivalent strain εeq of 1.6 is 800 MPa or less and satisfies 0.25≦tb/to where tb is a sheet thickness at a fracture surface after fracture and to is a sheet thickness before... | 04/22/2010 |
