Quotables
"This is the patent age of new inventions for killing bodies, and for saving souls. All propagated with the best intentions."
Lord Byron ;
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7775408 | Head cap for aerosol type atomizer A head cap for an aerosol type atomizer is proposed in which a residual gas that remains in the container after the use of the aerosol type atomizer is ended are discharged easily and safely, and which is so structured that the aerosol type atomizer cannot be falsel... | 08/17/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7213728 | Time delay and indicator actuator assembly for aerosol containers An actuator assembly is disclosed which can dispense chemicals, such as insect control ingredients, from an aerosol container. The actuator assembly is mountable to the aerosol container and includes a burstable barrier and an extrudable (e.g. paste) plug. Upon init... | 05/08/2007 |
| 6926172 | Total release dispensing valve A valve assembly can automatically and essentially totally release aerosol content from an aerosol container in a single burst without the use of electric power or constant manual activation. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receiv... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6899253 | Cap for mounting on an aerosol container A cap for mounting on an aerosol container, which is able to automatically release the gas remaining therein with a simple action, when the container is to be discarded, said cap comprising a top plate member having a periphery connected to an upper end portion of a... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6763979 | Cap for mounting on an aerosol container A cap for mounting on an aerosol container, which is able to automatically release the gas remaining therein with a simple action, when the container is to be discarded, said cap comprising a top plate member having a periphery connected to an upper end portion of a... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6691898 | Push button foam dispensing device The invention relates to a fluid dispensing device incorporating a push-button actuator normally biased in the closed position, a housing for receiving the aerosol canisters and a carrying case for the entire assembly. Activation is achieved by longitudin... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6578573 | Device for releasing a gas to a respirator A device for releasing a gas to a respirator with a compressed gas cylinder (2), which contains the gas and has a metering valve (6). The metering valve (6) can be opened by pressure. The metering valve (6) has a tubular valve body (7) letting through the... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6564977 | Cap for mounting on aerosol container A cap for mounting on an aerosol container, which is able to automatically release the gas remaining therein with a simple action, when the container is to be discarded, said cap comprising a top plate member having a periphery connected to an upper end p... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6382469 | Tire inflation actuator An actuator for dispensing the pressurized contents of a container through an upstanding valve stem having a discharge end. The actuator has a body securable to the container and a finger tab for dispensing the container contents upon actuation thereof an... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6382473 | Degasification indication structure of aerosol container, method of indicating degasification, and degasification device A degassing tool or a part thereof is attached to a degassed aerosol container such that a stem of the aerosol container is maintained in a pressed condition, and it is indicated on an outer surface of the degassing tool or the part thereof that degassing... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6302297 | External metering valve for a fuel cell A valve configured for use with a fuel cell in both a disengaged position, in which the valve has not established fluid communication with the fuel cell, and an engaged position, in which the valve has established fluid communication with the fuel cell. T... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6126044 | Lockable spray system actuator A lockable actuator assembly comprising a base assembly defining an axial through bore. An actuator is accommodated within the through bore and is pivotably supported by the base assembly in a cantilevered fashion. The actuator has an inlet communicating ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6062432 | Latching aerosol cap An aerosol container cap assembly includes an actuating lever which is movable between first and second positions. A momentary depression of the lever will latch the container valve open so that the contents are discharged. A second momentary depression o... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6029862 | Selectable rate actuator for spray cans An actuation device for coupling with an aerosol spray canister and dispensing the pressurized contents contained in the canister includes a housing with a trigger assembly that is spring biased to operate between depressed and released positions. The dev... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6021927 | Degassing device for aerosol container and lid provided with degassing construction A degassing device takes the form of lid or cap-like structure which is formed with notches/flexible members that engage the container being de-gassed and facilitate its application to various size containers. A through-hole into which a nozzle of the aer... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6000579 | Cap for a spray can, a spray can with the cap and a method for discharging residual liquid and gas in a spray can The present invention provides a cap for a spray can which can discharge residual liquid and gas in a spray can safely at once and sufficiently afford to discharge a great deal of residual liquid. In another embodiment, the invention includes a spray can ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5791524 | Total release actuator for an aerosol can A total release actuator for use with an aerosol can having a chime, a dome, and a valve having a valve stem. The actuator has an actuator body with a lower margin defining a skirt rim that attaches to the aerosol can and a central well having a generally... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5709321 | Apparatus for remotely discharging the contents of an aerosol container An apparatus for discharging the contents of an aerosol container, the container having an actuator which can be moved between discharging and non-discharging positions, the apparatus comprising: member for holding the aerosol container in an inverted pos... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5657908 | Aerosol fluid dispenser An apparatus for dispensing an aerosol container's pressurized fluid contents includes a base; a first, outer sleeve mounted on the base; a second, inner sleeve nested within the outer sleeve and defining a bore adapted to receive the container; and a plu... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5518148 | Handle for holding and remotely actuating an aerosol container A spraying apparatus for discharging the contents of a valve-equipped aerosol can comprising: an elongated, hollow tube having a front and rear end; a front housing fixed to the tube at the front end, the front housing including a can holder comprising a ... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5503303 | Dual function self-pressurized aerosol actuator overcap An overcap for a self-pressurized aerosol container is disclosed that dispenses the contents of the container as an aerosol spray in either an intermittent or continuous manner. The overcap is particularly useful in conjunction with the delivery of a fine... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5368202 | Handle for holding and remotely actuating an aerosol container A spraying apparatus for discharging the contents of a valve-equipped aerosol can comprising: an elongated, hollow tube having a front and rear end; a front housing fixed to the tube at the front end, the front housing including a can holder comprising a ... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5344051 | Two-component foam dispensing apparatus A foam dispensing apparatus particularly suited for consumer use includes two replaceable foam supply containers held within a carrier assembly and interconnected to a dispenser by way of a pair of flexible material supply tubes. The apparatus includes an... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5246675 | Concealed fumigation apparatus A housing for disposition of a conventional aerosol fogger having an upright spraying mechanism wherein the housing securely maintains the aerosol fogger perpendicular to a mounting surface such as a wall or ceiling. The apparatus employs a housing having... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5240449 | Inflatable balloon system An inflatable balloon system comprises an optional first container having an openable top and a collapsed balloon positioned within the first container. A compressed gas container having a gas release valve is provided, with the compressed gas container a... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5145115 | Aerosol disperser assembly An omnidirectional disperser assembly for use with aerosol containers. A rotatable disperser is disposed on a support which frictionally engages the top of an aerosol container. An opening in the support allows spray released from the container's spray bu... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5119970 | Valve for aerosol container A valve device useful for obtaining a predetermined and immediate appreciable initial rate of flow of aerosol from an aerosol container and a subsequent predetermined and small continuous rate of flow. The valve device contains a standard valve, which is ... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5110231 | Fluid spray cleaning system A hand-operated cleaning system includes an ON/OFF control unit snap-on mountable onto a pressurized container having a valve stem for delivering cleaning liquid. This control unit includes an outer cap with resilient fingers adapted to snap-grip engage a... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5108337 | Inflatable balloon system An inflatable balloon system comprises an optional first container having an openable top and a collapsed balloon positioned within the first container. A compressed gas container having a gas release valve is provided, with the compressed gas container a... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5096095 | Door beverage dispenser A door dispenser for pressurized liquids utilizes a container having a single resealable passageway for filling, pressurizing and emptying the container. A tube extends from the container to a fitting that with check valves passes through the door nozzle ... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5070858 | Gas container connecting device for portable gas stove A gas container connecting device for portable gas stove is related to a gas container connecting device, particularly to the kind which is used for portable gas stove either for outdoor or indoor activity. It utilizes a pair of claws formed on a connecti... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4984717 | Refillable pressurized beverage container A pressurized, refillable, reusable container is disclosed which is comprised of a top, a base and at least one wall attached between the top and base which together define an enclosed space. A valve is provided through the top of the container which valv... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4971224 | Valve and container with a valve The present invention relates to a valve and container provided with such a valve, which can be used with portable apparatus using fuel gas, normally operating with piercable cartridges. The valve according to the invention is characterized by the presenc... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4958750 | Disposable foam dispensing apparatus A disposable foam dispensing kit for retaining a pair of aerosol cans, each containing separate fluid components of a foam system, in a portion relative to a bridge mechanism for simultaneously opening both aerosol can valves. The cans are supported in th... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4941600 | Dispenser lock assembly for a pressurized container A lock assembly is shown for locking the valve stem of an aerosol container in the open position. The lock assembly includes a cap with an interior recess and an actuator tab connected to the cap and extending across the valve stem within the interior rec... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4940169 | Aerated liquid storage/dispensing apparatus An apparatus for storing and dispensing a quantity of aerated liquid for maintaining the carbonation of a beverage in a container. The apparatus includes a vessel containing a source of gas, a valve closing the vessel and a pressure regulator that couples... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4928859 | Quick disconnect for aerosol spray can A quick connect/disconnect assembly (10) comprises a male insert (50) secured to one end of a hose assembly (14), a separate female adapter (52) for attachment to an aerosol can (12), and dual seal arrangement (68, 70) within the adapter, and a releaseabl... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4856596 | Latching valve actuator, nozzle and pressurized fire extinguisher utilizing same A pressurized container is utilized to store a fire extinguishing agent under pressure and incorporates a valve. A valve actuator, for actuating the valve to permit flow of the fire extinguishing agent from the container, includes a pair of substantially ... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4826054 | Aerosol valve actuator The valve of an aerosol can is actuated by a lever having a handle portion and an intermediate portion bearing on a lock member. The lever is pivotably mounted in a clip. The lock member is in screw-threaded engagement with the valve for movement the real... | 05/02/1989 |
