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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118192 | Methods, systems, and products for marking concealed objects Methods, systems, apparatuses, and products are disclosed for locating concealed objects by discharging the contents of an aerosol container. A housing encloses an inner volume, and a hollow conduit extends along the housing. An elongate rod slides within the condui... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7717300 | Aerosol spraying device An aerosol spraying device for actuating an aerosol can to spray an insecticide from the aerosol in a desired location includes a pole including a first end engaging an aerosol can. A canister support is coupled to the pole adjacent the first end. The canister suppo... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7410804 | Process of parallel sample presentation A process of forming an array of powder samples arranged in predefined locations where all samples have a flat surface in a common plane has been developed. A main support having at least N perforations from a first surface of the main support through a second surfa... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7314149 | Apparatus for remotely supporting and operating an aerosol canister An apparatus to discharge an aerosol canister in remotely located places includes a handle that has axially opposed end portions wherein the proximal end portion detachably receives an auxiliary support pole. The handle further includes an eyelet laterally extending... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7308992 | Spring-loaded actuator cap An actuator cap for a container of product includes a main peripheral wall surrounding a central discharge member. The central discharge member is oriented to discharge product axially. An actuator arm extends radially from the central discharge member and is axiall... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7308993 | Actuator cap and product refill for a housing A product refill for a housing includes an actuator cap and a container of product. The actuator cap includes a base portion having a mounting end, a central actuator member having a substantially axially oriented discharge orifice, and an axially movable actuator c... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303155 | Line striper gun and delay selector A hand trigger (16) is pivotally mounted on the handlebar (12) of the striper (14). A pair of selectors (26) are pivotally mounted at the trigger pivot points. The selectors (26) are made from a spring or spring-like steel, which a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299950 | Dispensing apparatus A product-dispensing apparatus for manually dispensing a quantity of product, such as a herbicide with a foam consistency, includes a gripping member in the form of a handle and a cooperating container holder that is assembled with the gripping member and is constru... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7258310 | Apparatus for coupling intravenous infusion units with mobile transport vehicles A coupling apparatus for temporary attachment of a portable medical apparatus, such as an intravenous infusion unit, to a personal mobile transport vehicle such as a wheelchair, hospital bed, gurney or mobile stretcher is disclosed. The apparatus includes a deployab... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252210 | Article to hold and remotely spray an aerosol spray container An aerosol spray article is used to hold an aerosol spray container and spray an object with the container's contents from a remote locale. The article comprises a main body having a cord guide, a clip extending from the main body for holding the aerosol spray conta... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7228917 | Remote trigger actuating mechanism for power tool A new and improved remote trigger actuating mechanism for a power tool comprises an elongated handle or pole which is provided with a handgrip upon a rear end portion, while a mounting bracket, into which a forward end portion of the elongated handle or pole is fixe... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222747 | Multi-function sanitization system A sanitization system (10) for storing and dispensing a variety of sanitizing and cleaning supplies such as paper towels (70), tissues (80), anti-bacterial liquids (60) and spray bottle cleaners (90) wherein, the system (10)... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7182223 | Detachable tube assembly Detachable tube assemblies, such as those useful in remote spraying devices, are disclosed. The assemblies use a U-shaped coupling device having a base with a central aperture, flexible arms, and radial extensions. The radial extensions interfit with alignable radia... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182537 | Cleaning composition, pad, wipe, implement, and system and method of use thereof Cleaning implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces by delivering a spray of cleaning composition onto a surface to be cleaned in an area generally definable by a trapezoid relative to the leading edge of said implement. Implements such as those used to ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175106 | Paint striper and methods of construction A series of improved paint stripers and methods for their construction, the use of lightweight, inexpensive, readily available construction materials, and specialized nozzles and actuators. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7121435 | Spray can holding an actuating device A spray can holding and actuation device comprises a rim engagement element and a locking mechanism for compressing the rim engagement element against the rim surrounding the push-button valve on the can. The rim engagement element includes a compressible collar tha... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121598 | Pole for remote operation of a hand tool A pole has, at one end, a tool-securing device, a linkage for operating the tool, a sleeve for operating the tool which is designed to slide along the pole, and an arrangement for securing the operating sleeve to the linkage which runs inside a tubular element. The ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7100803 | Drink dispensing device and container for drink provided with positioning means An assembly of a container (1) for drink and a drink dispensing device (11), each of which is provided with positioning elements (13,13′; 16, 16′) for orientation of the air connector (20, 48) and the dispensing opening (4) of ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083125 | Detachable tube assembly Detachable tube assemblies, such as those useful in remote spraying devices, are disclosed. Tube segments are interconnected using radial extensions interfit with alignable radial holes on tubes to be coupled together. An actuator rod is provided with flexible barbs... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080759 | Dispensing head and fluid product dispenser comprising same A fluid dispenser device comprising a pump (50) and a dispensing head that comprises a body (1) defining a fluid discharge channel (2) ending in a dispensing orifice (3), a rigid insert (4) being disposed in said discharge channel ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7076916 | Insect and nest removal device A device for safely exterminating and removing insects and their nests includes a mesh basket supported on the distal end of a telescopically extendable pole. The basket is structured to partially collapse and includes a rubber gasket around an open top for sealed e... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048151 | Aerosol can holding and operating device A aerosol can holding and operating device includes an elongated pole having a bottom end and a top end. The top end is open and an aperture extends into an interior of the pole. A notch extends into the top end such that a lip is defined that is spaced from the top... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040510 | Extension arm for trigger pump spray containers An extension arm device for releasably holding, manipulating, and remote operation of conventional trigger pump spray containers having a manual trigger pump spray head thereon. The extension arm is an elongate tubular member having a mounting receptacle at a distal... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032784 | Caulking gun having an adjustable hook A caulking gun includes a gun body, a connector secured on an end of the gun body, and a hanging hook adjustably positioned on the connector. Thus, the angle and position of the suspension portion of the hanging hook can be adjusted arbitrarily so as to fit the user... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6966461 | Apparatus for mounting a spray can An apparatus for mounting an aerosol spray can such that the can may be activated to dispense product from the can at a remote location to the user. The apparatus has a handle, a can base support, a body member and a trigger lever. The lever is pivotably attached to... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964353 | De-icing material dispensing system for gutters An apparatus for dispensing ice melting chemicals directly into roof gutters comprises a linearly elongated pole having two cushioned grips for comfortable holding. At the upper end of the pole, a guide hook is provided which hooks over the edge of the gutter, and p... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957750 | Cane with pepper spray dispenser A cane with a pepper spray dispenser. The cane comprises a horizontal handle and a vertical member. The vertical member is preferably permanently attached to the handle near a first end thereof. A substantially cylindrical cap covers the bottom portion of the vertic... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6948637 | Apparatus for discharging pressurized liquids at elevated positions An apparatus for discharging pressurized liquids at elevated positions includes a holding adapter, an actuating assembly, and an extension pole. The holding adapter includes first body member for holding a canister of pressurized liquid. The canister has an actuatin... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6910823 | Cleaning composition, pad, wipe, implement, and system and method of use thereof Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces. ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6869035 | Extension spray device A spray extension device for a spray can includes at least a pair of telescopable extension tubes fitted to and in fluid communication with the valve stem of a spray can. Advantageously, the extension tubes are fitted to a closure cap which, in turn, is fitted to th... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6868989 | Cleaner with adjustable aerosol canister retainer A trigger actuated cleaning device includes an adjustable retainer assembly for alternately holding a full-size or compact aerosol spay canister, thereby allowing the device to be used as a mop with an extension wand and a large canister or a wandless hand-held devi... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6866165 | Spray canister A trigger-actuated cleaning device dispenses an aerosol cleaning agent from a pressurized canister. The canister has a female valve assembly. In one form an over cap fits onto the canister over the valve and has a male stem on a pivotable part of the over cap that o... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6851582 | Deicing device A Deicing Device is provided for placing ice melting material into a rain gutter. The device is mounted on a handle and permits the placement of ice melting material from ground level without the need for a ladder. The Deicing Device has a front side which is placed... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6845923 | Ergonomic hopper holder An ergonomic hopper holder for use with spray application equipment includes a vertical support member having a holster end, an opposite hopper end, and a hopper hanger proximate to the hopper end. The holder also includes an arm member having a support end, a spray... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6806093 | Process of parallel sample preparation An apparatus and process for forming an array of powder samples arranged in predefined locations where all samples have a flat surface in a common plane has been developed. A monolithic block having a main support section having at least N perforations from a first ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6789705 | Aerosol dispenser spraying apparatus An apparatus for receiving an aerosol dispenser and for operating the aerosol dispenser at a distant position from an operator. The device includes an elongated body, an extension pole mount, an actuation member mount and an actuation member. The elongated body incl... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6758412 | Overcap for use with a cleaning device An overcap for use with a spray canister includes a peripheral wall adapted to attach to the spray canister, a cantilevered lever arm hingedly attached to the peripheral wall, and a nozzle within the cantilevered lever arm. The nozzle includes a stem socket adapted ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6742717 | Actuator cap for radially locating a can in a holding device An actuator cap for use in radially locating a pressurized can in a sprayer device having a cradle for receiving the can. The actuator cap has a recess that engages an engagement land of the cradle and an actuator arm that is so located as to be movable by an actuat... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6735881 | Firewood measuring and marking apparatus A firewood measuring and marking apparatus includes an elongated base member with a marker mounted generally vertically on one end. The marker has a downwardly projecting tip for marking a log when pressed against the log. The base member has an adjustable extension... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6695172 | Paint marking, hole forming and flag insertion device A combination paint marking, hole forming and flag insertion device for surface marking and flagging the path of underground utilities.... | 02/24/2004 |
