A dispensing system includes a container for a fluid substance having a hollow stem and dispensing means for feeding the pressurised substance thereto. A cap includes a base body including a first seat for coupling to the stem, the base body partially defining a conduit presenting a first end in fluid communication with the seat and a second end coupled with a spray nozzle. A pressure regulator regulates passage of the substance according to the pressure in the stem to reduce passage due to an increase in pressure in the cavity and increase the passage otherwise, in order to maintain an essentially constant pressure downstream of the regulator even in the presence of variable upstream pressure. A valve element on the conduit between the regulator and the nozzle may close the conduit when the pressure present inside the latter is below a predetermined threshold and open the conduit otherwise.
A device (1) for dispensing a fluid substance (S) comprising a cup-shaped body (3) equipped, at the bottom (2) thereof, with a first valve element (4) which intercepts a passage (5) for the suction of the said fluid substance into a compression chamber (6), a cup-shaped body (2) closing element (7) equipped with a window (8), a dispensing button (15), and a shaped element (9) functionally coupled to the dispenser button (15) for the movement thereof into the cup-shaped body (3), the shaped element (9) comprising a flange portion (10) configured to slide along an internal wall (3A) of the cup-shaped body, a deformable portion (11) extending from the flange portion (10) which is bell-shaped when non-deformed, the deformable portion (11) being elastically deformable, the said deformable portion (11) determining, at least together with a part of the cup-shaped body (3), the said compression chamber (6).
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
A device for dispensing a fluid substance, including a container in which the fluid substance is housed, the container being coupled with a valve or a manual pump equipped with a hollow stem which is movable between at least a first position, in which the fluid substance is dispensed through a cavity thereof and a second position in which dispensing of the fluid substance through its cavity is prevented, there being a dispenser button coupled, in an essentially sealed manner, at the top of the hollow stem so that application of pressure to the button moves the hollow stem between the said second and the said first position, the button defining a delivery channel endowed with a first opening in a free surface of the device and which is equipped with a surface facing the stem cavity; the surface is conical or pyramidal, being tapered towards the stem cavity.
B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
An actuator cap (1; 50) for a fluid spray dispenser comprises a second body part (2) and a first body part (3). The first body part (3) is adapted for connection to a container for the fluid to be dispensed and incorporates a spray channel arrangement (4). The second body part (2) incorporates an actuator button (5) and is rotatable with respect to the first body part (3) from a first position in which the actuator button (5) is non-elevated into a second position in which the actuator button (5) is elevated and capable of depression to cause depression of a part (16) of the spray channel arrangement (4). The actuator button (4) defines a first cam profile (20) along which a first cam follower (22) defined by the first body part (3) travels to cause elevation or retraction of the actuator button (5) when the second body part (3) is rotated. The actuator button (5) also defines a second cam profile (23) that bears against said part (21) of the spray channel arrangement (4) such that when the actuator button (5) is in its elevated position and depressed the actuator button (5) depresses the second cam profile (23) and in turn depresses the part (21) of the spray channel arrangement (4) relative to the first body part (3) to dispense fluid from the container when in use. Preferably, the first and second body parts (3, 2) are individual, integrally moulded components that are snap-fitted together to assemble the actuator cap (1; 50).
B65D 83/56 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with arrangements for interruption of dispensing when the container is inverted
A device for dispensing a fluid substance includes a pressurised container associated with a dispensing valve featuring a supply conduit and a stem endowed with a cavity through which the fluid substance is dispensed, a chamber housed inside the container, and arranged so as to surround at least part of the body of the valve, the chamber delimited by a deformable wall and at least part of the body, the valve being of the three-way type, configured so that when the stem is in a first position, the cavity is isolated from the supply conduit and from the chamber, while the supply conduit is in communication with the chamber, wherein when the stem is in a second position, the cavity is in communication with the chamber, and wherein when the stem is in a third position, the cavity of the stem is in communication with at least the supply conduit.
B65D 83/62 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by membranes, bags or the like
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/04 - Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
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Fluid medium dispensing system and a method of assembling a dispensing system for a fluid medium
B65D 83/62 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by membranes, bags or the like
Manual operated pump for the delivery of a fluid, equipped with a main part comprising a dispenser coupled with a hollow stem through which the fluid is dispensed, and a ring nut for fastening the pump to a container for containing fluid to be dispensed, the pump having a safety element, configured to be snap-fitted onto a cylindrical part of the dispenser through an opening therein so as to be interposed between at least one surface of the dispenser and the ring nut, thereby preventing the dispenser from moving closer to the ring nut in the event of an impact during transportation, the safety element featuring ribs parallel to the axis of the cylindrical part, and the main part of the pump comprises projections for cooperating with the ribs to limit or prevent rotation of the safety element relative to the main part.
A manual piston pump (1) is provided for attachment to a fluid container for dispensing fluids such as liquid soap, gels, lotions and the like. The pump (1) comprises a pump housing (2) adapted for securement to a neck of the fluid container within which housing (2) is located a piston (11). A movable, hollow stem (13) is connected to the piston (11) and is manually movable into the pump housing (2) against the bias of a compression spring (17). An actuator (14) is provided that is located over an outer end of the hollow stem (13) and defines a nozzle (12) through which fluid drawn from the container into the hollow stem (13) by the piston (11) is dispensed. The actuator (14) comprises an inner sleeve (25) that bears against the outer end of the hollow stem (13) and an outer sleeve (26). A collar (20) is secured to the pump housing (2) and surrounds the hollow stem (13). The collar (20) defines an annular guiding channel (23) into which the outer sleeve (26) is pushed when the actuator (14) is depressed to dispense fluid from the container. The outer sleeve (26) of the actuator (14) is preferably a snug fit within the guiding channel (23) in order to prevent any significant skewing of the hollows stem (13) as it moves into the pump housing (2). Advantageously, the actuator (14) is preferably rotatable by 90° between a first, unlocked position wherein it can be used to operate the piston (11) and a second, locked position wherein the movement of the actuator (14) is prevented.
A fluid container in the form of a can having a neck defining an opening, and fastened in a water-tight manner to the neck a valve element with a valve cup supporting a hollow stem movable against an elastic element between a first stable closing position and a second unstable position for delivering fluid through a cavity in the stem, the cavity communicating with the interior of the can in a dispensing position, the can being fixed to a support base of the container, the base comprising a support surface with a recess defined by a first centering surface to center the container on a valve cup of an identical container, on top of which the container may be placed, a second support surface for supporting the container on the valve cup, and a third recessed surface to house the stem of an aerosol valve of the further container.
B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
B65D 67/02 - Clips or clamps for holding articles together for convenience of storage or transport
B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
B65D 83/62 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by membranes, bags or the like
An actuator cap (1;50) for a fluid spray dispenser comprises a second body part (2) and a first body part (3). The first body part (3) is adapted for connection to a container for the fluid to be dispensed and incorporates a spray channel arrangement (4). The second body part (2) incorporates an actuator button (5) and is rotatable with respect to the first body part (3) from a first position in which the actuator button (5) is non-elevated into a second position in which the actuator button (5) is elevated and capable of depression to cause depression of a part (16) of the spray channel arrangement (4). The actuator button (4) defines a first cam profile (20) along which a first cam follower (22) defined by the first body part (3) travels to cause elevation or retraction of the actuator button (5) when the second body part (3) is rotated. The actuator button (5) also defines a second cam profile (23) that bears against said part (21) of the spray channel arrangement (4) such that when the actuator button (5) is in its elevated position and depressed the actuator button (5) depresses said second cam profile (23) and in turn depresses said part (21) of the spray channel arrangement (4) relative to the first body part (3) to dispense fluid from the container when in use. Preferably, the first and second body parts (3, 2) are individual, integrally moulded components that are snap- fitted together to assemble the actuator cap (1; 50).
B65D 83/22 - Actuating means with means to disable actuation
B65D 83/56 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with arrangements for interruption of dispensing when the container is inverted
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A DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A PRESSURIZED FLUID MEDIUM, A VALVE CUP ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SUCH A SYSTEM
The present invention provides a fluid medium dispensing system (1) for dispensing a fluid medium stored under pressure. The system comprises a container (5) for storing the fluid medium under pressure, the container having a neck (10) that defines an opening (11). A valve cup (2) closes the opening (11) of the container (1) and supports a valve (6) for dispensing its contents. The valve cup (2) comprises a first part (14) that is located in the opening (11) and a second part (15) that covers a rim (12) of the neck (10). A locking ring (4) is secured to the valve cup (2) to retain it in position in the neck (10) of the container (5). During assembly of the system (1) the locking ring (4) is initially secured to the valve cup (3) in a first position wherein it surrounds the second part (15) of the valve cup (3). Thereafter, the locking ring (4) is movable from the first position into a second position wherein it is made fast to the valve cup (2) to retain the valve cup (2) in position during use of the system (1). Advantageously, the locking ring (4) is secured to the valve cup (2) in both its first and its second positions. Preferably also, the second part (15) of the valve cup (3) snap-fits around the rim (12) of the neck (10) of the container (5). Also provided do a valve cup assembly (2) comprise the valve cup (3) and the locking ring (4) and a method of assembling the fluid dispensing system (1).
B65D 83/48 - Lift valves, e.g. operated by push action
B65D 83/62 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by membranes, bags or the like
The present invention provides a fluid medium dispensing system (1) for dispensing a fluid medium stored under pressure. The system (1) comprises a container (3) for storing the fluid medium under pressure, the container (3) comprising a neck (5) defining an opening (6). A valve cup (2) supporting a valve (4) closes the opening (6) of the container (3). Contiguous portions (14, 5) of the valve cup (2) and the neck (5) are comprised of plastics materials. The plastics materials of these contiguous portions (14, 5) are fused to form a molten weld seam (15a; 15b) by laser welding thereby sealing the container (3). Preferably, the plastics material of the neck (5) of the container (3) is laser-transparent and the plastics material of the valve cup (2) is laser-absorbing. Advantageously, the plastics material of the valve cup (2) is a semi-crystalline polymer. The invention also provides a method of assembling a dispensing system (1) for a fluid medium. In the method a valve cup (2) is provided that has at least a peripheral portion thereof that is comprised of a plastics material and that includes a valve (4). A container (3) is provided that is suitable for storing the fluid medium under pressure and that comprises a neck (5) comprised of a plastics material. The neck (5) defines an opening (6) and the valve cup (2) is positioned at the opening (5). The internal volume of the container (3) is then charged before the valve cup (2) is pressed into the neck (5|) of the container (3). The plastics materials of the valve cup (2) and the neck (5) are then fused together to form the molten weld seam (15a; 15b) by laser welding thereby sealing the container (3).
An overcap (1) is provided for a container (5) such as pharmaceutical bottle or similar that may be a spray container. The overcap (1) comprises a collar part (3) adapted for securement to the container (5) and a cap part (2) removably secured to the collar part (3), for example by screwing. The cap part (2) comprises at least one and preferably two pivotally mounted levers (7) that are each pivotally mounted about a fulcrum (8) intermediate its length with a detent (12) on one side of the fulcrum (8). The detent (12) cooperates with a portion (13, 14) of the collar part (3) when the lever (7) is in a first position and is disengaged from the portion (13, 14) when the lever (7) is moved into a second position by pressure applied to a part (9) of the lever (7) on the other side of the fulcrum (8). Hence, in the first position of the lever (7) the cap part (2) cannot be pulled or twisted off the collar part (7) but in the second position of the lever (7) detachment of cap part (3) from the collar part (2) is possible. Preferably, pressure applied to the part (9) of the lever (7) elastically deforms the fulcrum (8) to move the lever (7) into the second position whereby the lever (7) returns to its first position when no or an insufficient pressure is applied to the part (9). Preferably also, the cap part(2) and the collar part (3) define mutually engaging screw-threaded parts (15, 16) and said portion (13, 14) of the collar part (3) comprises a protrusion that cooperates with the detent (12) when the lever (7) is in its first position in order to prevent twisting of the cap part (2) relative to the collar part (3) in a direction tending to unscrew the cap part (2) from the collar part (3).
B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
The present invention provides a fluid medium dispensing system (1) for dispensing a fluid medium stored under pressure. The system (1) comprises a container (30) for storing the fluid medium under pressure, the container (30) comprising a neck (36) defining an opening (32). A valve cup (10) supporting a valve (5) closes the opening (32) of the container (3). The valve cup (10) is secured to the container (30) by an adhesive layer (70) between the valve cup (10) and the neck (36) of the container (30) that thereby seals the container (30). Preferably, the neck (36) of the container (30) and the valve cup (10) define contiguous surfaces (71, 72) respectively between which the adhesive layer (70) is located. Preferably also, the adhesive is a cyanoacrylate adhesive. The invention also provides a method of assembling a BoV dispensing system (1) wherein a bag (100) is secured to the valve (50). In the method the bag (100) is inserted into the container (30) and the valve cup (10) is positioned at the opening (32) of the container (30). The internal volume of the container (30) is then pressurized and an adhesive layer is applied either around the periphery of the valve cup (10) or around the opening (32) of the neck (36) of the container (30). The valve cap (10) is then pressed into the neck (36) of the container (30) and the adhesive layer (70) is allowed to cure to secure the valve cup (10) to the container (30) and to provide a seal.
The present invention provides a fluid medium dispensing system (1) for dispensing a fluid medium stored under pressure. The system (1) comprises a container (4) for storing the fluid medium under pressure, the container (4) comprising a neck (5) defining an opening (11). A valve cup (6; 7) comprises a first part (14) that is located in the opening (11) and a second part (15) that covers a rim (12) of the neck (10) defining the opening (11). A seal (20) is located between the valve cup (6; 7) and the neck (5). A locking ring (8; 9) surrounds the second part (15) of the valve cup (6; 7) around the neck (5) of the container (4) to retain the valve cup (6; 7) in position. Preferably, the second part (15) of the valve cup (6; 7) comprises at least one protrusion (16), which is adapted to frictionally engage the neck (10), for example by a snap fitment, and the locking ring (8; 9) is push-fitted over the valve cup (6; 7) in order to surround the second part (15) of the valve cup (6; 7). A valve cup assembly (2; 3) comprising the valve cup (6; 7) and the locking ring (8; 9) is also provided.
The invention provides a method for assembling a dispensing system (1) for dispensing a fluid medium under pressure, the method including : providing a valve cup (10) including a valve (50) and a bag (100), the valve (50) configured to attach to an opening of the bag (100), wherein the valve cup (10) is either formed from a first plastic or includes a lining (70) formed from the first plastic; inserting the valve (50) into the opening of the bag (100) and fluidly sealing the bag (100) to the valve (50); providing a container (30), the container (30) including an opening (32) and suitable for storing a fluid medium under pressure and formed, at least in part, from a second plastic; inserting the bag (100) into the container (30) and positioning the valve cup (10) at the opening (32) of the container (30); pressurising the internal volume of the container (30); and welding the valve cup (10) to the container (30) to thereby provide a seal between the valve cup (10) and the opening (32) of the container (30).
B65D 83/62 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by membranes, bags or the like
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VALVE CUPS AND CONTAINERS FOR USE IN FLUID MEDIUM DISPENSING SYSTEMS
The present invention provides a valve cup (10) for use with a container (30) for dispensing a fluid medium stored under pressure. The valve cup (10) supports a valve (50) and seals an opening (32) of the container (30) and is formed from a semi-crystalline polyester. The present invention also provides a container (30), wherein at least a part of the container (30) surrounding an opening (32) is formed from a semi-crystalline polyester. A further valve cup (10) is formed from a metal or rigid material and further includes a polyester lining (70). Dispensing systems (1) including the above containers (30) and valve cups (10) are provided, wherein welding is facilitated between the container (30) and valve cups (10).
B65D 83/62 - Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant with contents and propellant separated by membranes, bags or the like
Valve (17) for introducing a pressure medium, in particular CO2, into a container and out of a container in order to discharge a fluid, in particular beer or some other drink. Said valve comprises two valve sections (24, 25) which can be opened and closed successively, wherein one valve section (24) or the first valve section (24) is designed to introduce the pressure medium into the container and to discharge the fluid out of the container, while the other valve section (25) or the second valve section (25) serves only to produce a fluid connection between the container interior and the first valve section (24).
An aerosol spray cap 1 is discussed, which comprises two separate pieces, those of a base member 10 and a rotatable twist ring 20. The base member 10 is formed as a single cast piece for removably attaching to the top of an aerosol canister, and provides an actuator button which is integrated with the fluid passageway. This integrated fluid passageway and actuator button 11 interacts with the fluid out pipe of the aerosol canister, and so allows actuation of the aerosol. The rotatable twist ring, provides a means whereby the movement of the integrated fluid passageway and actuator button 11 is prohibited, thereby locking the operation of the aerosol.
Structural unit (10) comprising a dispensing valve (11) for dispensing fluids, foams, gels or flowable materials of the like which are pressurized in a container (12), and comprising a seal (13) which acts between the dispensing valve (11) and a container or lid opening (14), wherein the dispensing valve (11) or a valve head (15) which is assigned to the latter can latch into the container or lid opening (14) with external support on the container (12) or on a container lid (16), wherein the seal is formed by a separate sealing ring (13) which is made from soft elastic material and is held in a clamped manner between the dispensing valve (11) or the valve head (15) which is assigned to the latter on one side and that wall of the container (12) or the lid (16) which delimits the container or lid opening (14) on the other side, on account of the latching of the dispensing valve (11) or the valve head (15) which is assigned to the latter in the container or lid opening (14).
Assembly (10) consisting of a dispensing valve (11) for dispensing pressurized fluids, and a pouch (12) of flexible film material in fluid-tight connection therewith, which is placeable in an outer container (15) through an opening (14) therein that is sealable by a cover (13), the dispensing valve (11) having a valve body (18) which is mountable fluid-tightly at the edge (16) of a cover opening (17) formed in the container cover (13), to which valve body (18) an outlet tube (20) extending through a pouch opening (19) is able to make fluid-tight connection. The outlet tube (20) has a disc-shaped, especially cylindrical-cap-shaped, widened portion (21) extending around the pouch opening (19) inside the pouch (12). The pouch (12) is supported against the widened portion (21) of the outlet tube (20), with the intermediate arrangement of an annular disc (22) that bounds the pouch opening (19).
B67D 7/60 - Arrangements of pumps manually operable
B65D 35/28 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor with auxiliary devices for expelling contents
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