Hygienic spray bottle
Patent 5335855 Issued on August 9, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 24, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 24, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 111117 filed on 08/24/1993US Classes:239/152, BODY OR ANIMAL CARRIED239/354, Including valved eduction tube or closure means239/361, Unitary mounting for eduction tube and air pump239/373, Means to pressurize contents of holder239/391, Selectively arrangeable outlet means239/562, And flow regulation or control of outlets239/566All in a single straight lineExaminersPrimary: Kashnikow, AndresAssistant: Grant, William Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB05B 001/16B05B 009/043 AbstractA hygienic kit including a spray bottle for dispensing a medicament, balm, or similar liquid, including refillable containers of such liquids, and a supply of absorbent material, such as cotton swabs. The spray bottle has a screw-on cap including a hand pump for building up air pressure bearing on the liquid; a rigid, preformed discharge tube having a nozzle; a manual valve for dispensing the pressurized liquid at will; and a pickup tube extending to the bottom of the bottle. The discharge tube is configured to cooperate with a toilet bowl wall, so that the spray bottle is usable as a portable bidet. The discharge tube has a sliding sleeve selectively covering and uncovering liquid spray holes, so that the spray pattern or location is varied. In an alternative embodiment, the discharge tube includes a flexible section, enabling the nozzle to be advantageously oriented by the user, as for douching. It is compact, lightweight, and practical for travel, being usable in the absence of an external plumbing system or electrical power, and thus would be highly practical for camping in wilderness areas, or in other situations wherein plumbing or electrical amenities are lacking.Field of SearchFOUNTAINS OR DRINKING TUBES AND STRAWSSupply passage configuration forms stand Wall or bracket mounting Bracket-type support Including valved eduction tube or closure means Unitary mounting for eduction tube and air pump Means to pressurize contents of holder Selectively arrangeable outlet means And flow regulation or control of outlets All in a single straight line BODY OR ANIMAL CARRIED Hand manipulated discharge means TERMINAL MEMBER ADJUSTABLY OR SHIFTABLY CONNECTED TO FLOW CONDUIT Flexible coupling section Container-mounted fluid pressure generating pump or pulsator MISCELLANEOUS (E.G., OUTLET SHAPES) Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum Pressurizing gas or vacuum charge produced by mechanical actuator (e.g., air pump, etc.) associated with injector Material impelled by pump Cosmetic or toilet | |
