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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364055 | Variable-flow tilt valve and container fitted with such a valve A tilting valve for dispensing a product from a pressurized container includes an opening/closing element with at least two inlet apertures. The opening/closing element is capable, in response to a force transmitted to the opening/closing element laterally to a long... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341056 | Portable oxygen supply unit A portable oxygen supply unit for breathable air with an enhanced oxygen content has a tilt valve in a mounting cup on a pressurized container containing medical or aviators oxygen. A hollow housing is sealed to the mounting cup. The hollow housing is flowably conne... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7246722 | Bottom dispensing aerosol device A bottom dispensing aerosol device is disclosed comprising an aerosol container with an aerosol valve located at a bottom portion of the aerosol container. A coupling mounts an undercap to the aerosol container with a top portion of the undercap being adjacent to a ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7222758 | Valve stem stability in pressurized dispensing containers A standard stem and nozzle arrangement for a pressurized dispensing container which dispenses product such as caulk, has an engagement that holds the stem to the sealing boot so that when the nozzle is rotated, the stem will stay in place. Thus, any binding between ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204393 | Spray actuating mechanism for a dispensing canister A spray actuator for a pressurized aerosol canister that simplifies the mechanical moving parts of a spray actuator to a body and a trigger and a third nozzle piece being inserted at the very end of the product dispensing passage either in the body or the trigger. T... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175107 | Multi-function head for high-pressure water gun, in particular for water cleaning machines The high-pressure multi-function head especially for water-cleaning machines comprises a first main body which exhibits a conduit for a washing liquid, extending along a longitudinal axis from an inlet to an outlet and a portion having a narrowed transversal section... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168598 | Device for dispensing a product A device for dispensing a product may comprise a variable-volume receptacle for containing the product and a dispenser head associated with the receptacle. The dispenser head may be rotatable about an axis of rotation. The device may further comprises an outlet orif... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7143959 | Actuator with stabilizing ribs and improved fan spray insert An actuator comprising an actuator skirt defining a recess sized to receive a portion of a pedestal of a mounting cap. The actuator having a passageway providing communicating between a valve stem and an insert received within an insert cavity of the actuator. The i... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137537 | Dispense for delivering substances onto and into liquids The inventive dispenser comprises a cap and dispenser tube assembly for delivering a foamed product below the surface of a liquid through the dispenser tube. The dispenser tube pivots between a dispensing position and a non-dispensing stowed position, which allows f... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124915 | Handle assembly for providing a controllable discharge stream direction from a pressure container while maintaining a stable center of mass of the pressure container A handle assembly for engaging a pressure container having an outlet valve, the handle assembly including a base for engaging the pressure container and a handle pivotally connected to the base so as to locate the pivotal connection at least proximal to a vertical p... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7097078 | Dispensing cap with a portable cannula, designed for fitting onto a packaging and dispensing device A dispensing cap and a container having a dispensing cap are provided in which the dispensing cap includes first and second parts designed for mounting onto a container. The dispensing cap includes: (a) a first part fitted with an interior output orifice suitable fo... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077297 | Method for preparation of biocides mixed with carbon dioxide in a pressurized container This invention relates to a method for the preparation and metering of substances, mixtures of substances and/or compounds in general, characterized by bacteriostatic and/or bactericidal activity, using a single pressurized container in which the substances, mixture... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7059497 | Multiple side-feeding aerosol valve assembly A valve assembly is disclosed for use in an aerosol spray can capable of spraying viscous materials or materials with large particulates without clogging or packing like traditional aerosol spray cans designed for spraying texture materials. The valve opening may be... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7021502 | Dispensing device fitted with fixing ring A fluid dispenser device designed to be mounted on the neck of a receptacle, said device comprising a dispensing member (1), such as a pump or a valve, and fixing means (2) for fixing the dispensing member to the neck of the receptacle, said dispensing... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004359 | Spraying cap A spraying cap for a spray container with a valve includes an attachment for the spray container with a connection piece that is connectable with the valve, which runs into a spray nozzle. The spraying cap further includes an actuator element, slewably mounted on th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6918516 | Dispensing apparatus A dispensing apparatus for dispensing a product from a container is disclosed. The dispenser includes a product chamber within the container; a valve adjacent to the product chamber; a hinge assembly secured to the opening of the container and to which is connected ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6874663 | Dispensing actuator for pressurized container A plastic dispensing actuator for a pressurized container used to dispense product has a dispensing nozzle that is mounted on the tilt valve of the container and a lever attached to the dispensing nozzle. The lever is attached by a living hinge to the wall of the no... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6827239 | Dispensing head for dispensing a product A dispensing head for dispensing a product from a receptacle associated with an actuatable dispensing element. The dispensing head comprises a first element defining a channel passing through the first element, and a second element. The first element may be configur... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6820777 | Dispensing apparatus A dispensing apparatus (10) for dispensing a product from a container (12) includes: a product chamber within the container (12); a valve (14) adjacent to the product chamber; a hinge assembly secured to the opening of the container and t... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6685064 | Dispensing apparatus A dispensing apparatus (10) for dispensing a product from a container (12) includes: a product chamber within the container (12); a valve (14) adjacent to the product chamber; a hinge assembly secured to the opening of the container and to which is connec... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6619515 | Aerosol tilt valve An aerosol tilt valve has an integrated molded hollow stem shaft and molded conical stem cup. An upper outer circumferential edge of the stem cup normally fully seals, except when the valve is tilted, against a gasket surrounding the stem shaft. The outer... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6607106 | Aerosol valve An improved tilt-type aerosol valve for use with a pressurized whipped cream dispenser. The valve including a radially slotted "fast fill" valve body and further including an actuator with an at least three-pronged flow deflector for minimizing sputtering... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6491187 | Inverted aerosol dispenser An inverted aerosol dispensing device is disclosed comprising an aerosol container extending between a top portion and a bottom portion for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein. An aerosol valve is located at the bottom portion ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488974 | Package containing a milk product or milk substitute product The invention relates to a package for dispensing a foamed milk product. This package includes an aerosol can which contains a liquid phase in which a propellant gas is dissolved. The can is provided with a valve and a nozzle immediately downstream of the... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6439440 | Dispensing head for dispensing product A dispensing head for dispensing a product from a receptacle associated with an actuatable dispensing element. The dispensing head comprises a mounting element configured to be fixed to the receptacle, and at least one dispensing orifice. The dispensing h... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6398082 | Actuator mechanism In the present invention, an actuating mechanism for a hand held canister is provided in which a slider is moveable by finger pressure from a valve-disengaged position into a valve-engagable position and a concealed spring returns the slider to a valve-di... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6338442 | Dispenser for dispensing a product A dispenser for containing a product stored under pressure, for example a cosmetic product, and dispensing it, is provided. The dispenser includes a container containing a pressurized product with a valve. The valve includes a valve body, an inlet orifice... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6199726 | Chemical irritant dispenser According to the present invention, a dispenser for dispensing a substance from a pressurized canister having a nozzle selectively operable to control release of the substance is provided. The dispenser includes an elongate housing for a pressurized canis... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6173870 | Operating handle device for a pressurized cheese dispensing container A operating handle device for a pressurized cheese dispensing container for actuating the dispensing system of a cheese dispensing container. The operating handle device for a pressurized cheese dispensing container includes a tubular member. The tubular ... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6135311 | Drink valve A drink valve for use with a drink container is disclosed. The valve includes a straw structure with a gate structure or plug at one end. The gate structure opens and closes to regulate the flow of liquid. The gate structure is opened upon movement of the... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6123237 | Valve, and packaging and dispensing assembly equipped with such a valve A valve (1) for dispensing a fluid under pressure has a valve body (2) made of elastomeric material. It has an inlet passage (5) and an outlet passage (10), shut-off device (100, 19) for, in response to an actuation command, placing the inlet passage (5) ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6073815 | Unit for packaging and dispensing a liquid or semi-liquid product A unit for packaging and dispensing a product contained in a reservoir (12) is surmounted by a dispensing element (30) which has a hollow stem (33) mounted on elastic return element, and on which stem a member (34) for actuating the said dispensing elemen... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5927563 | Valve arrangement for a pressurized liquid or foam dispenser The invention relates to a valve arrangement for a container used to dispense pressurized liquid or foam, especially PU foam such as assembly or sealing foam from a container, the top of the said container being provided with a valve disk (13), which has ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5915599 | Shoulder cover The invention provides a shoulder cover for aerosol products capable of removing easily when discarding after use, while preventing perfectly from being detached from the aerosol container main body during use of product. A hinge is provided in the direction o... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5848729 | Accessory nozzle for whipped cream dispensers An accessory nozzle for attachment onto a whipped cream can having a top and a dispensing outlet extending from the top, comprising a nozzle shell having a nozzle shell wall defining a nozzle interior. The nozzle shell has an entrance opening which fits s... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5553755 | Whipped cream dispenser In a whipped cream dispenser incorporating a tilt-type aerosol valve the tubular actuator has at its base a downwardly facing annular shoulder. This shoulder, by butting against the metal of the valve pedestal, prevents further tilting and further stress ... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5456386 | Two-component pressure container for producing foam A two-component pressure container is provided. The pressure container comprises a valve, an outer container for a first component and a foaming agent as well as an inner container sealed against the outer container for the second component and eventually... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5340031 | Foaming head A foaming head (10) has a discharge nozzle (12), the discharge channel (14) of which has at the upper end a tubular section (16), the upper end of which is closed by a deflecting plate (18) and is provided with passage slits (22) which open out radially i... | 08/23/1994 |
