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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7234460 | Metering valve for a metered dose inhaler providing consistent delivery The present invention relates to a novel design for a metering valve that provides improved consistency of formulation delivery. Generally, the metering valve includes (a) a valve stem that generally defines a longitudinal axis and includes a body portion having a m... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7131599 | Atomizing device An atomizing device is provided that comprises: a casing having a release opening; discharging means provided within the casing and having at least one discharge head for discharging a liquid matter as droplets from a nozzle communicating with a cavity by driving an... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131603 | Micro-mist generation method and apparatus A liquid (10) stored in a generation chamber (2) is sprayed by an injection nozzle (33) using pressurized gas introduced to it. This strikes a buffer valve (4) where it is atomized. The generated mist is held in the generation chamber ( | 11/07/2006 |
| 7048153 | Foam dispensing article A foam dispensing article is provided which includes a reservoir for receiving a liquid product and an operating unit for dispensing foam as an air-liquid mixture. The unit includes an air pump, a liquid pump concentrically surrounded at least partially by the air p... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6978945 | Dispensing device Hand-held dispensing devices for dispensing and applying a substance to the skin of a host are described. The devices include a hollow body, a capsule mounted within the hollow body for containing the substance, a nozzle mounted within the hollow body communicating ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971557 | Actuator for a pressurized material dispenser An actuator orifice and an actuator for enhancing or creating a foam from a pressurized material dispenser. The actuator includes a skirt attached to the dispenser and a trigger movably mounted to the skirt. The trigger includes a flow conduit with a socket for rece... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6913208 | Liquid atomizer A liquid atomizer includes a main body and an ampoule holder detachably attached to the main body for holding ampoules in an annular formation. The main body has an atomizing part for atomizing the liquid discharged from outlets of the ampoules. The outlet of each o... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6547162 | Foam spraying device A new foam spraying apparatus 1 is described for a liquid container. It comprises a piston and cylinder unit (20; 37) for the air and a piston and cylinder unit (21; 38) for the liquid in which arrangement the piston and cylinder units (20, 37; 21, 38) ea... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6536687 | Mixing cup adapting assembly An assembly for feeding liquid to the inlet port of a gravity feed sprayer. The assembly includes (1) a mixing cup of a known type commonly used to mix paint with solvent that is of stiff polymeric material and bears indicia on its side wall indicating th... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6419168 | Metering head A metering head for delivering a liquified fuel gas in different combustion chamber sections of a tool and including an inlet (8), at least two outlets (16, 17), and at least one metering valve (5, 5a, 5b) connecting the inlet (8) with the at least two ou... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6016974 | Micropump for the nebulization of fluids with enhanced metering valve The present invention relates to a micropump for the nebulization of fluids with enhanced metering valve. The micropump comprises a hollow body and a set of stem and piston such as to constitute a "metering chamber" in the body. The hollow stem, which exi... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5685463 | Combined drop and spray nozzle A combined drop and spray nozzle device for use with a pressurized container for dispensing a product contained therein as an aerosol. The device includes an axially movable delivery outlet protruding from a top portion of the pressurized container, and a... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5618348 | Air elimination system A system for eliminating air from liquid-carrying conduits, in particular in a photoresist dispensing system, with features for reducing the possibility of contamination by residual resist in the conduits after the air elimination process has been carried... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5184761 | Dispensing apparatus An inhaler for medical aerosols includes a flow sensor 32 in the form of a piston which is movable against a spring bias 35 in response to inhalation. Movement of the piston unseats a valve member 30 allowing a pressurized dose to be released through a no... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5057309 | Oral hygiene preparations This invention describes ingestible, non-foaming, non-aqueous liquid and semi-solid oral hygiene preparations containing: a nonionic surfactant, a coating substance insoluble in said surfactant and a microbially active form of stannous fluoride.... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057306 | Method of manufacturing oral hygiene gels The invention relates to the manufacturing of oral hygiene gels wherein a coating substance is emulsified with a surfactant using a hot-melt emulsion process and the resulting emulsion is subsequently gelled with a viscosifier.... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057307 | Method of relieving gum discomfort This invention relates to a method of relieving gum discomfort in children and endentulous persons comprising applying to the gums an ingestible, non foaming, oral hygiene gel that cleans, massages and conditions gums and removes the "plaque-like" film th... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057308 | Method of treating the oral cavity with oral hygiene preparations containing active SnF2 This invention relates to a method of treating the oral cavity with ingestible, non-foaming, non aqueous, liquid and semi-solid oral hygiene preparations containing: a nonionic surfactant, a coating substance insoluble in said surfactant and a microbially... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5057310 | Method of manufacturing oral hygiene preparations containing active SnF.sub . This invention relates to the manufacturing of ingestible, non-foaming, nonaqueous liquid and semi-solid oral hygiene preparations containing: a nonionic surfactant, a coating substance insoluble in said surfactant and a microbially active form of stannou... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5032387 | Dental and oral hygiene preparations Disclosed is an oral hygiene preparation in the form of a dentrifrice spray comprising a portable pump containing a dental cleansing/coating composition suitable for frequently dispensing premeasured dosages to clean the mouth, interrupt plaque formation ... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4950479 | Method of interrupting the formation of plaque Disclosed is a method for interrupting plaque formation comprising periodically introducing in the oral hygiene cavity an efficatious composition in the form of a dentifrice spray, measured drops, masticatable capsules, liquid centered chewing gums and th... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4577784 | Valve for dispensing a measured volume of fluid from a container containing a fluid substance under pressure The valve has a variable volume chamber (11) of annular section between an outer tubular body (1) and a coaxial member (4). An annular piston (5) is free to move axially to vary the volume of the chamber under the combined forces of a return spring (6) an... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4349131 | Apparatus for dosing and forming soap foam An apparatus for forming lather or soap foam for washing and/or shaving purposes comprises an actuation lever which simultaneously serves to drive a piston, a liquid soap-dosing pump and a membrane pump for generating compressed air. A perforated wall of ... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4318363 | Laboratory pesticide spray chamber An enclosed spray chamber for the application of toxic compounds in micro liquid volumes as a function of time using air as a carrier. The spray chamber is cylindrical and vertically mounted about its longitudinal axis. A spray nozzle is mounted in the to... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4092993 | Method and apparatus for preparing chemical solutions A method and system for carrying out the method, relating to mixing of solutions, wherein the base liquid in a tank is circulated through an endless circuit while the chemical is gradually introduced into the circulating flow base liquid to achieve throug... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4088248 | Sprayer-dispenser pumps A two-piece flexible bulb is clamped on the open upper end of a container by a ferrule which seals against the upper section of the bulb. A dispenser head mounted on a pressure pad on the upper bulb section includes a bayonet valve stem which engages a fl... | 05/09/1978 |
| 4083496 | Atomizer An atomizer for spraying a liquid medium into minute particles which comprises an outer container, a nozzle assembly including a hollow nozzle member, having a substantially elongated passage defined therein, and a body portion through which the nozzle as... | 04/11/1978 |
| 4050613 | Manual actuated dispensing pump A dispensing pump of the type in which the discharge valve will open and will remain open only for such time as the pumping pressure is maintained above a predetermined minimum. The pump includes a unitary plunger unit of annular configuration, the inner-... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4046292 | Manual container mounted pump A dispensing pump of the type in which the outlet valve will open and will remain open only when the pumping pressure is maintained above a predetermined minimum. The pump cylinder in which the pump piston reciprocates, constitutes a unitary part of the o... | 09/06/1977 |
| 4029261 | Piston displacement liquid spray pumps A piston displacement liquid spray pump comprises a container; a supporting ferrule engaged on the neck of the container, a hollow cylindrical housing supported by the ferrule, and having at least one slit at its upper end to permit air communication betw... | 06/14/1977 |
| 3949939 | Metered spray device A metered spray device has a container with an open top. A barrel is sealed in the top of the container and extends into the container. An elongated piston is slidably mounted in the barrel. The piston has a central opening running the full length of the ... | 04/13/1976 |
