A storage and dispensing system is described. The system includes a durable receptacle having removable annular ring. An interior storage compartment of the receptacle is configured to receive a standardized, refillable pod or cartridge. The pod/cartridge includes a tamper-evident, hinged lid and a body with a shape conforming to the shape of the storage compartment so as to position and secure the pod/cartridge within the receptacle when annular ring is attached.
A unitary plastic closure system, including tamper evident and sealing features in the form of a flip-top cap with a tamper evident strip that remains connected to the closure, is described. This closure is particularly amenable for use with heat-sealed bags and pouches, insofar as it includes a a fitment with a base member and a conduit sealed by a pivoting cap.
B65D 75/58 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou servant à retirer le contenu, ajoutés ou incorporés lors de la confection du paquet
B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles
B65D 75/32 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex. par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage une ou les deux feuilles ou flans étant renfoncés pour épouser la forme du contenu
3.
ALL PLASTIC FINE MISTING DISPENSER WITH PRE-COMPRESSION FUNCTIONALITY
Various aspects of a fine mist dispensing sprayer and pump are contemplated. The pump is constructed from all plastic components and, more preferably, from the same grade of polymeric material. The pump exhibits pre-compression utility while relying on only a single biasing member, in combination with a pair of pumping chambers that includes a lower chamber with a cylindrical sealing cylinder that engages an inner set of wiper elements on a moving pin or piston. The pump may be configured to dispense axially or at an angle to the axis of reciprocation without necessarily changing the piston, the lower housing, or the biasing member.
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B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
A pump dispenser comprising a container having a neck (6) to which the pump is attached. A pump body (1) has an outward flange (91) through which it is supported on the edge of the container neck (6). A body/neck rotation stop mechanism (64,7) is provided by an interlock engagement between the pump body and the container neck, and has widely-spaced interlock projections (64) on the container neck (6), e.g. one or two projections, each having a circumferentially-directed abutment face (642). A series of spaced interlock teeth (71) projects down from the outward flange (91) of the pump body and these have respective abutment faces (711) to engage the neck projections and limit relative rotation of the pump body and neck. This can assure reliable action of a plunger-locking mechanism of the dispenser.
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5.
SINGLE-POLYMER DISPENSER FOR VISCOUS FLUIDS AND OILS
A reciprocating pump particularly well suited to dispensing oils, creams, and other viscous fluids is contemplated. All components of the pump are fabricated from a single polymer, such as polypropylene or high density polyethylene. The stem of the pump includes a three-piece sealing assembly with a piston that floats in response to the reciprocating action of the pump so as to selectively open or seal the dispensed fluid flow path, as well as return air provided to the internal volume of the container to which the pump is attached.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
6.
HIGH VOLUME DISPENSING PUMP WITH SHORTENED AXIAL TRAVEL
A food and beverage reciprocating dispenser relies upon an external engine to shorten the axial travel and spring force required for actuation. This enables the delivery of more accurate and consistent dose volumes. The resulting pump has “bore ratios” that are improved by an order of magnitude in comparison to conventional designs.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
A47J 47/01 - Récipients, supports ou objets similaires pour la cuisine, non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classePlanches à découper, p. ex. pour le pain avec dispositifs de distribution
7.
SINGLE-POLYMER, RECIPROCATING DISPENSER FOR FOAM PRODUCTS
An all-plastic, reciprocating foam dispenser is contemplated. The dispenser relies upon a bellows that also serves as the air chamber/cylinder, thereby eliminating the need for complex valving while also reducing total plastic mass and shortening the axial profile of the dispenser. In this manner, the dispenser can be coupled to narrow-necked containers (≤40 mm diameter) and dispense large doses (≥1.2 mL). A locking collar secures the pump in a sealed, up-locked position, while also providing greater flexibility to adjust the air-to-liquid ratio to help impart the desired consistency to the dispensed foam product.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
8.
INTEGRAL LOCKING MECHANISM FOR RECIPROCATING PUMPS
A locking collar for a reciprocating pump is contemplated. The collar remains affixed to the pump to avoid the creation of unwanted waste, while simultaneously providing selectively uplocking. The collar includes axial one or more axial stoppers that cooperate with a peripheral stopper on the closure cap.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
9.
MODULAR MESH COMPONENT FOR FOAMING DISPENSERS AND TOOLING AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
An injection molded component for a foaming dispenser, the component comprising: a cylindrical body (10, 100, 200) having at least one sidewall (30, 130, 230) and a top panel (20, 120) so as to define a cup-like shape; a mesh facing (21, 121, 221) integrally formed within the at least one sidewall and/or the top panel; wherein the mesh facing is formed from a first layer (24) of transversely-spaced ribs (25) positioned above a second layer (26) of transversely-spaced apart ribs (27) so that mesh apertures (50) are created by all of the ribs of the first layer intersecting at an intersection angle relative to all of the ribs of the second layer; and wherein the ribs of the first layer terminate in an upper plane (T-T) that is flush with an outer facing of the at least one sidewall and/or the top panel.
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
B01F 23/235 - Mélange de gaz avec des liquides en introduisant des gaz dans des milieux liquides, p. ex. pour produire des liquides aérés pour la fabrication de mousse
B01F 25/452 - Mélangeurs dans lesquels les composants du mélange sont pressés ensemble au travers d’orifices ou d’espaces interstitiels, p. ex. entre des perles caractérisés par des éléments pourvus d'orifices ou d'espaces interstitiels
A47K 5/14 - Dispositifs pour la production d'écume ou de mousse
B05B 7/00 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz
An assembly for reciprocating pump is made completely from the same grade of polymer, preferably polypropylene or polyethylene (in its comparatively more rigid grades) that match all other components in that pump. The assembly has a stem that moves in concert with actuation mechanism for the pump and a retainer coupled to and forming an inlet to the dispensing channel defined by the stem. A coaxially received sliding seal is captured around the stem and retainer and moves freely only during downward actuation to open a flow path for dispensed fluid. Wing members on the periphery of the retainer flex to ensure the assembly travels with minimal friction while also opening and sealing the inlet as desired/required.
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11.
ONE-PIECE FITMENT WITH RETAINED, TAMPER-EVIDENT FEATURE FOR FILLING AND DISPENSING FLEXIBLE POUCH OR BAG CONTAINERS
A unitary plastic closure system, including tamper evident and sealing features in the form of a flip-top cap with a tamper evident strip that remains connected to the closure, is described. This closure is particularly amenable for use with heat-sealed bags and pouches, insofar as it includes a fitment with a base member and a conduit sealed by a pivoting cap.
B65D 75/58 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou servant à retirer le contenu, ajoutés ou incorporés lors de la confection du paquet
B65D 47/08 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec goulottes ou tubes de déversementFermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec tuyères ou passages pour la décharge ayant des fermetures articulées ou à charnières
12.
Modular, adjustable force, all-polymer helical biasing member and pump dispenser incorporating same
A biasing member for use in reciprocating dispenser pumps is contemplated. The member is made completely of polymeric materials and is suitable as a direct replacement for metallic coil springs. The biasing member includes spiral shape defined by inner and outer helix traces, with a series of perforations provided along one or both of those traces. These perforations, in conjunction with thinned channels, the size and shape of holes, and the size and shape of apertures, all cooperate to allow for a spring with sufficient resilience and greater spring force in comparison conventional, all-polymer biasing members.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
13.
All-polymer helical biasing member and pump dispenser incorporating same
A biasing member for use in reciprocating dispenser pumps is contemplated. The member is made completely of polymeric materials and is suitable as a direct replacement for metallic coil springs. The biasing member includes spiral shape defined by inner and outer helix traces, with a series of perforations provided along one or both of those traces. These perforations, in conjunction with thinned channels, the size and shape of holes, and the size and shape of apertures, all cooperate to allow for a spring with sufficient resilience and greater spring force in comparison conventional, all-polymer biasing members.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
14.
SINGLE-POLYMER DISPENSER FOR VISCOUS FLUIDS AND OILS
A reciprocating pump particularly well suited to dispensing oils, creams, and other viscous fluids is contemplated. All components of the pump are fabricated from a single polymer, such as polypropylene or high density polyethylene. The stem of the pump includes a three-piece sealing assembly with a piston that floats in response to the reciprocating action of the pump so as to selectively open or seal the dispensed fluid flow path, as well as return air provided to the internal volume of the container to which the pump is attached.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
A pump dispenser has a pump body and a reciprocable plunger with a lock-down mechanism, including internal or external lock formations of the plunger and body, such as thread formations, by which the plunger can be locked down for shipping and released subsequently by a rotational release movement. To supplement security for demanding shipping conditions the dispenser also has a supplementary catch mechanism in which respective catch formations of the plunger and body engage selectively in the locked-down position to inhibit the rotational release movement. The catch formations may have circumferentially-directed surfaces which engage between the underside of a plunger head having a shroud and a nozzle and the top of the body beneath the plunger head. They can be released by resilient deformation of one or more of the catch formations.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
16.
HIGH VOLUME DISPENSING PUMP WITH SHORTENED AXIAL TRAVEL
A food and beverage reciprocating dispenser relies upon an external engine to shorten the axial travel and spring force required for actuation. This enables the delivery of more accurate and consistent dose volumes. The resulting pump has "bore ratios" that are improved by an order of magnitude in comparison to conventional designs.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
17.
INTEGRAL LOCKING MECHANISM FOR RECIPROCATING PUMPS
A locking collar (200) for a reciprocating pump (10) is contemplated. The collar (200) remains affixed to the pump (10) to avoid the creation of unwanted waste, while simultaneously providing selectively uplocking. The collar (200) includes axial one or more axial stoppers that cooperate with a peripheral stopper on a closure cap (300).
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
B05B 7/00 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz
18.
SINGLE-POLYMER, RECIPROCATING DISPENSER FOR FOAM PRODUCTS
An all-plastic, reciprocating foam dispenser (1) is contemplated. The dispenser (1) relies upon a bellows (30) that also serves as the air chamber/cylinder, thereby eliminating the need for complex valving while also reducing total plastic mass and shortening the axial profile of the dispenser. In this manner, the dispenser (1) can be coupled to narrow-necked containers (≤ 40 mm diameter) and dispense large doses (≥ 1.2 mL). A locking collar (40) secures the pump in a sealed, up-locked position, while also providing greater flexibility to adjust the air-to-liquid ratio to help impart the desired consistency to the dispensed foam product.
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
19.
High volume reciprocating dispenser for viscous and other foodstuffs
A fixed nozzle pump appropriate for food service and dispensing of other fluids of varying viscosities is contemplated. The components are modularly connectable for easy assembly and cleaning. A piston and sealing ring cooperate with the chamber extension formed in the pump body to facilitate reciprocating pump action while minimizing the number of components disposed in and exposed to the fluid flow path. A novel, injection-moldable valve is integrated on the dispensing nozzle. The entire assembly may be disposed within a container shell which itself includes a replaceable pouch filled with the fluid to be dispensed.
A dispenser pump has a plunger operable in a body including an outer cylinder body having a vent opening in its sidewall and a body insert fitting into the top of the outer body and providing an external collar through which the plunger stem operates. The body insert has lock-down threads to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert also has formations for blocking or unblocking the vent opening by rotation between the outer body and body insert, driven by rotation of the plunger head which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert. This plunger head rotation is the locking or unlocking action for the plunger lock-down. Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
An all-plastic, continuous trigger sprayer is contemplated that avoids the use of metal parts, elastomers, or other disparate and non-recyclable materials. A reservoir diaphragm is provided within the sprayer head, interposed between the actuation mechanism and the outlet, so as to ensure a steady flow of dispensed fluid is delivered even after actuation has ceased.
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B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
22.
Recyclable container closure having informational and/or anti-counterfeiting capabilities
A “smart” closure system, apparatus, and method are described. The closure includes mechanical solution, used in conjunction with wireless technologies and/or web-based or remote authentication, verification, and serialization via a mobile computing device, to provide information about the closure and the contents concealed within that closure. Further, the construction of the closure allows for any and all non-recyclable components of the wireless technologies to be removed so as to enable the closure to be recycled and/or converted to post consumer resin.
A pump constructed entirely from a polymeric material is described. The pump includes an internal sealing plug and adaptable insert coupled to a resilient bellows structure. The plug includes a keyed feature that allows for selective sealing at the lower end of the pump chamber depending upon the rotational alignment of the actuator head and closure, owing to stopper mechanisms appropriately positioned along the peripheral interfacing surfaces of these components.
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B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
24.
All-polymer pump dispenser with internal plug seal
A pump dispenser comprises an actuator head (100) having a dispensing channel communicating with a nozzle outlet (122), a closure body (20) having a top facing (203), at least one engagement feature extending axially upward from the top facing, and a recess (210) formed in the top facing. The recess has a cylindrical sidewall (212) with a plurality of axially-aligned stoppers positioned along the cylindrical sidewall and an annular ledge (220) defining an inlet port at a bottom end of the recess, said ledge including a cylindrical abutment (240) extending axially upward within the recess (210). An internal plug (40) is positioned within the annular recess, and includes an annular disk (400) with at least one axially-aligned stopping flange (410) positioned at or around a periphery of said disk and a plurality of axially-aligned engagement flanges (420) positioned toward a center of said disk. A resilient bellows (30) has a cylindrical outlet (361) positioned in a deformable top wall (35) and a cylindrical enclosure (32) extending downward from the deformable top wall. The cylindrical outlet connects to a plurality of axial outlet flanges (362) extending below the deformable top wall and supporting a central engagement nub (364). The inlet port is selectively held sealed by the annular disk (400), which is secured by at least one of (i) the engagement flanges (420) coupling to the engagement nub (364) and (ii) the at least one stopping flange (410) abutting the terminal end of at least one of the axial outlet flanges.
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B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
25.
Anti-rotational plug seal for lock-down pump dispenser
A universal closure for a dispenser is contemplated. The closure seals to the container neck along three separate surfaces with sufficient force to enable the use of lockdown and/or anti-rotational features to secure the dispenser for e-commerce shipments. Provision of frictional projections secures a sufficiently tight fit between the container neck and the body insert of the closure so as to eliminate the need to force separate engagement features on the container itself.
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B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
26.
Down-locked pump with chaplet vent and beaded seal
A dispensing pump capable of withstanding the rigors of “e-commerce” shipping conditions is described. The pump dispenser is integrated with the container's closure. The pump includes a lock-down mechanism to prevent the pump actuator from extending during shipment, while a vented chaplet and an optional beaded seal proximate to the dip tube connection ensure that fluid cannot leak out of the container or the pump.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
A dispenser pump has a plunger operable in a body including an outer cylinder body having a vent opening in its sidewall and a body insert fitting into the top of the body cylinder and providing an external collar through which the plunger stem operates. The body insert has a lock-down thread to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert also has an undulating annular vent-control bead extending right round its cylindrical outer surface, engaging the cylinder wall with interference for either blocking or unblocking the vent opening, according to whether the vent-control bead lies above or below the interior vent opening, by rotation between the body cylinder and body insert. The rotation can be driven by rotation of the plunger head, which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert. Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
B05B 11/10 - Dispositions de pompage pour transférer le contenu du récipient vers une chambre de pompage par un effet d'aspiration et forcer le contenu à sortir par la buse de distribution
28.
MODULAR, ADJUSTABLE FORCE, ALL-POLYMER HELICAL BIASING MEMBER AND PUMP DISPENSER INCORPORATING SAME
A dispenser pump having a modular biasing unit made completely of plastic is contemplated. The modular units in the biasing member may be arranged in a nested, abutting, or mixed configuration so as to allow for different amounts of spring force, suction force, and/or dose size to be delivered by the pump, depending upon the configuration of the modular units. A method for fine tuning and manufacturing the dispenser pump for these purposes is also contemplated.
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29.
ALL-POLYMER HELICAL BIASING MEMBER AND PUMP DISPENSER INCORPORATING SAME
A biasing member for use in reciprocating dispenser pumps is contemplated. The member is made completely of polymeric materials and is suitable as a direct replacement for metallic coil springs. The biasing member includes spiral shape defined by inner and outer helix traces, with a series of perforations provided along one or both of those traces. These perforations, in conjunction with thinned channels, the size and shape of holes, and the size and shape of apertures, all cooperate to allow for a spring with sufficient resilience and greater spring force in comparison conventional, all-polymer biasing members.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
A dispenser pump is constituted by a closure body (2), a diaphragm body (3) which forms a pump chamber with the closure body and optionally a top actuator (4) for pressing the diaphragm body (4). The diaphragm body has a deformable wall (35) formed integrally in the same polymer as its annular mounting portion (31). An inlet valve (5) through the floor (21) of the closure body has a flap (52) which is formed and hinged integrally with that floor (21). An outlet valve may also be formed in the same polymer, either integrally with the diaphragm body or as a separate component. The deformable wall of the diaphragm body is shaped to generate a restoring force itself without a separate spring, so that the entire pump may be made from the same polymer e.g. polypropylene and without metal components.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
A fixed nozzle pump appropriate for food service and dispensing of other fluids of varying viscosities is contemplated. The components are modularly connectable for easy assembly and cleaning. A piston and sealing ring cooperate with the chamber extension formed in the pump body to facilitate reciprocating pump action while minimizing the number of components disposed in and exposed to the fluid flow path. A novel, injection-moldable valve is integrated on the dispensing nozzle. The entire assembly may be disposed within a container shell which itself includes a replaceable pouch filled with the fluid to be dispensed.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
A dispenser pump has a plunger operable in a body including an outer cylinder body having a vent opening in its sidewall and a body insert fitting into the top of the outer body and providing an external collar through which the plunger stem operates. The body insert has lock-down threads to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert also has formations for blocking or unblocking the vent opening by rotation between the outer body and body insert, driven by rotation of the plunger head which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert. This plunger head rotation is the locking or unlocking action for the plunger lock-down. Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
A reciprocating foamer pump avoids problems encountered when conventional foamer pumps are exposed to freezing temperatures. In particular, the inventive pump provides an extra-secure connection between air and liquid piston members (200,300). Additionally, a tortuous air inlet (210) is provided to the foamer chamber (136) so as to prevent melted liquid from draining and accumulating in the air chamber.
B05B 7/00 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
An all-plastic, continuous trigger sprayer is contemplated that avoids the use of metal parts, elastomers, or other disparate and non- recyclable materials. A reservoir diaphragm (600) is provided within the sprayer head, interposed between the actuation mechanism (840) and the outlet (500), so as to ensure a steady flow of dispensed fluid is delivered even after actuation has ceased.
B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
B05B 1/34 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour influencer la forme de l'écoulement du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide, p. ex. pour produire une turbulence
35.
RECYCLABLE CONTAINER CLOSURE HAVING INFORMATIONAL AND/OR ANTI-COUNTERFEITING CAPABILITIES
A "smart" closure system, apparatus, and method are described. The closure includes mechanical solution, used in conjunction with wireless technologies and/or web-based or remote authentication, verification, and serialization via a mobile computing device, to provide information about the closure and the contents concealed within that closure. Further, the construction of the closure allows for any and all non-recyclable components of the wireless technologies to be removed so as to enable the closure to be recycled and/or converted to post consumer resin.
A pump (10) constructed entirely from a polymeric material is described. The pump (10) includes an internal sealing plug (40) and adaptable insert coupled to a resilient bellows structure. The plug (40) includes a keyed feature that allows for selective sealing at the lower end of the pump chamber (60) depending upon the rotational alignment of the actuator head and closure, owing to stopper mechanisms appropriately positioned along the peripheral interfacing surfaces of these components.
A pump dispenser comprises an actuator head (100) having a dispensing channel communicating with a nozzle outlet (122), a closure body (20) having a top facing (203), at least one engagement feature extending axially upward from the top facing, and a recess (210) formed in the top facing. The recess has a cylindrical sidewall (212) with a plurality of axially-aligned stoppers positioned along the cylindrical sidewall and an annular ledge (220) defining an inlet port at a bottom end of the recess, said ledge including a cylindrical abutment (240) extending axially upward within the recess (210). An internal plug (40) is positioned within the annular recess, and includes an annular disk (400) with at least one axially-aligned stopping flange (410) positioned at or around a periphery of said disk and a plurality of axially-aligned engagement flanges (420) positioned toward a center of said disk. A resilient bellows (30) has a cylindrical outlet (361) positioned in a deformable top wall (35) and a cylindrical enclosure (32) extending downward from the deformable top wall. The cylindrical outlet connects to a plurality of axial outlet flanges (362) extending below the deformable top wall and supporting a central engagement nub (364). The inlet port is selectively held sealed by the annular disk (400), which is secured by at least one of (i) the engagement flanges (420) coupling to the engagement nub (364) and (ii) the at least one stopping flange (410) abutting the terminal end of at least one of the axial outlet flanges.
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Pump dispenser comprising a pump and a container for liquid to be dispensed, the pump comprising a pump body mounted in the neck of the container and a plunger reciprocable relative to the pump body to alter the volume of a pump chamber defined in the pump body and having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet leading through an outlet passage to a discharge opening. The pump cylinder body is retained at the container neck. A vent is provided in the cylinder body wall adjacent the neck edge. A vent block ring is disposed in the cylinder body adjacent the vent, and is moveable between blocked and unblocked positions relative to the vent. The vent block ring has an integral upward projecting formation which is engaged by part of the plunger in a locked-down position of the plunger, so that when the plunger is locked down the vent block element blocks the vent, while in a relatively extended position of the plunger the vent block element is in the unblocked position.
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B05B 7/04 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation avec des dispositifs permettant le mélange de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides avant l'évacuation
G01F 11/02 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume avec chambres de mesure qui se dilatent ou se contractent au cours du mesurage
A dispenser pump has a plunger operable in a body including an outer cylinder body having a vent opening in its sidewall and a body insert fitting into the top of the body cylinder and providing an external collar through which the plunger stem operates. The body insert has a lock-down thread to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert also has an undulating annular vent-control bead extending right round its cylindrical outer surface, engaging the cylinder wall with interference for either blocking or unblocking the vent opening, according to whether the vent-control bead lies above or below the interior vent opening, by rotation between the body cylinder and body insert. The rotation can be driven by rotation of the plunger head, which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert. Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage.
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A foamer for use in dispensing a dosage of a product which has a foam consistency is disclosed. The foamer is described as having a high output and as being a mini foamer such that the associated pump engine is able to deliver a dosage for each stroke which is in excess of that dosage normally associated with mini foamers. The receptacle to which the pump engine is assembled has a neck finish which is smaller than those neck finishes normally associated with higher output foamers. The resulting combination as set forth herein is to provide a higher output dosage without changing the size benefits and preferences of a mini foamer.
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A47K 5/14 - Dispositifs pour la production d'écume ou de mousse
A47K 5/12 - Distributeurs de savon pour savon liquide ou pâteux
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DOWN-LOCKED PUMP WITH CHAPLET VENT AND BEADED SEAL
A dispensing pump capable of withstanding the rigors of "e-commerce" shipping conditions is described. The pump dispenser is integrated with the container's closure. The pump includes a lock-down mechanism to prevent the pump actuator from extending during shipment, while a vented chaplet and an optional beaded seal proximate to the dip tube connection ensure that fluid cannot leak out of the container or the pump.
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ANTI-ROTATIONAL PLUG SEAL FOR LOCK-DOWN PUMP DISPENSER
A universal closure for a dispenser is contemplated. The closure seals to the container neck along three separate surfaces with sufficient force to enable the use of lockdown and/or anti-rotational features to secure the dispenser for e-commerce shipments. Provision of frictional projections secures a sufficiently tight fit between the container neck and the body insert of the closure so as to eliminate the need to force separate engagement features on the container itself.
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A pump dispenser (100) that is well suited to delivering small doses of fluids, and particularly food and beverage related items, is disclosed. A reciprocating pump head (110) encloses a pump chamber (180) that is selectively sealed at either end by ball valves (150, 151). A piston (170) slides axially within the pump chamber (180) and cooperates with a displacement pin (190) to coordinate the selective opening and closing of valves, as well as to admit make-up air back into the container (200).
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A measured dosing and dispensing system (10) includes closure (30) attached to a squeeze container (20). The closure (30) has a movable piston (50) having a plunger head (51) sealing an outlet (34) of the closure/container at one end and a dispensing head (55) that moves in response to squeeze activation. Upon activation, fluid is forced into a dosing chamber (70), causing the dispensing head (55) to move axially upward, thereby blocking an inlet (43) to the chamber (70) to seal off the chamber, while the plunger head (51) opens the outlet (34) so that fluid previously admitted to chamber (70) may be expelled therethrough.
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G01F 11/16 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume avec chambres de mesure se déplaçant au cours de l'opération du type à soupapes, c.-à-d. que la séparation est effectuée par des mouvements étanches aux fluides ou aux poudres dans lesquels la chambre de mesure est animée d'un mouvement alternatif pour un liquide ou un semi-liquide
G01F 11/26 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume avec chambres de mesure se déplaçant au cours de l'opération dans lesquels la chambre de mesure est remplie et vidée en basculant ou en renversant le réservoir d'alimentation, p. ex. appareil à vider les bouteilles
A dispenser pump has a plunger (3) operable in a body including an outer cylinder body (6) having a vent opening (66) in its sidewall and a body insert (7) fitting into the top of the outer body and providing an external collar through which the plunger stem operates. The body insert (7) has lock-down threads (722) to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert (7) also has formations for blocking or unblocking the vent opening (66) by rotation between the outer body (6) and body insert (7), driven by rotation of the plunger head (31) which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert (7). This plunger head rotation is the locking or unlocking action for the plunger lock-down. Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage.
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A dispenser for dispensing a flowable product from a container has a pump module mounted on the container at an opening thereof. The pump module includes a pump body, which defines a pump chamber and a pump chamber inlet for product to flow from the container interior into the pump chamber. A pump actuator is operable in a pumping stroke relative to the pump body to vary the volume of the pump chamber and dispense the product. The pump includes a movable body portion which is operable in a displacement stroke into the container. The movable portion has a displacement body with a product-engaging face directed onto an interior product space of the container upstream of the pump chamber inlet, to assist priming. Below this a disrupter member, a grid of narrow bars, projects to penetrate the product.
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B05B 15/20 - Aménagements pour agiter le matériau à pulvériser, p. ex. pour le brasser, le mélanger ou l’homogénéiser
B05B 15/25 - Aménagements pour agiter le matériau à pulvériser, p. ex. pour le brasser, le mélanger ou l’homogénéiser en utilisant des éléments mobiles, p. ex. des pales rotatives
A pump dispenser has a deformable pump chamber constituted by first and second part-chambers each having a respective resiliently deformable faceted chamber wall and a connecting conduit communicating between them. They may be moulded in one piece and require no separate restoring spring. The first and second part-chambers may be disposed in line between a pump body providing an inlet valve from a container and a movable actuator cap providing a valved outlet.
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F04B 43/00 - "Machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ayant des organes de travail flexibles
A squeeze sprayer for dispensing fluid product as a spray or spray mist includes a squeeze bottle and a squeeze sprayer closure attached to the squeeze bottle. The squeeze sprayer includes a cap which defines a chamber for receipt of air and fluid and further defines an outlet. Further included as a part of the squeeze sprayer is a valve which is assembled into the cap and a dip tube which is received by the cap. The dip tube is constructed and arranged to provide air to the chamber and the squeezing of the bottle forces air and fluid into the chamber and from there through the outlet to be dispensed as a spray or spray mist. A second embodiment provides an upright squeeze sprayer with a unique orifice cup. A third embodiment includes a directional adapter.
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An outlet valve for a dispensing nozzle comprising a first valve component constructed and arranged to be received by the dispensing nozzle and a second valve component constructed and arranged to cooperate with the first valve component. The first valve component and the second valve component define a normally-closed flow interface.
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B65D 47/20 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation
A dispensing closure for dispensing fluid product from a squeeze container consists of an outer cap element (3) and an inner element or valve disc (4) fitting inside the cap element. Each is moulded from thermoplastics; no elastomer is used. The cap element includes an outwardly-deflectable diaphragm wall (35) around a central outlet opening (361). The inner element (4) has a peripheral mounting ring (41), a central blocking portion (48) and a set of support spokes (46) providing flow clearance between them. In a closed position the blocking portion closes the outlet opening. In an outflow condition the diaphragm wall (35) deflects outwardly to allow flow. In a recovery mode the blocking portion (48) deflects inwardly for compensation air or residual liquid product to enter the container.
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B65D 47/32 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des évents
B65D 51/16 - Fermetures non prévues ailleurs avec moyens pour laisser partir l'air ou le gaz
F16K 7/17 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol disposé pour être déformé contre un siège plat le diaphragme étant actionné par pression d'un fluide
F16K 15/14 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes flexibles
A dispenser pump has a plunger (2) operable in a body (3) including an outer cylinder body (4) having a vent opening (46) in its sidewall and a body insert (5) fitting into the top of the body cylinder and providing an external collar (53) through which the plunger stem (26) operates. The body insert (5) has a lock-down thread (24) to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert (5) also has an undulating annular vent- control bead (56) extending right round its cylindrical outer surface, engaging the cylinder wall with interference for either blocking or unblocking the vent opening (46), according to whether the vent-control bead (56) lies above or below the interior vent opening (46), by rotation between the body cylinder (4) and body insert (5). The rotation can be driven by rotation of the plunger head (21), which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert (5). Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage.
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Pump dispenser comprising a pump (1) and a container (100) for liquid to be dispensed, the pump comprising a pump body (3) mounted in the neck (11) of the container and a plunger (4) reciprocable relative to the pump body to alter the volume of a pump chamber (71) defined in the pump body and having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet leading through an outlet passage to a discharge opening. The pump cylinder body (3) is retained at the container neck (11). A vent (35) is provided in the cylinder body wall adjacent the neck edge. A vent block ring (8) is disposed in the cylinder body (3) adjacent the vent (35), and is moveable between blocked and unblocked positions relative to the vent (35). The vent block ring has an integral upward projecting formation (81) which is engaged by part (45) of the plunger in a locked-down position of the plunger, so that when the plunger is locked down the vent block element (8) blocks the vent, while in a relatively extended position of the plunger the vent block element (8) is in the unblocked position.
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A dispensing closure for dispensing liquid, comprising an outer nozzle component (6) defining a nozzle opening (66) and a valve assembly (7) disposed in the closure upstream of the nozzle opening, the valve assembly comprising an outer valve element (3) and a generally rigid intermediate valve seat element (4) disposed inwardly of the outer valve element, the outer valve element comprising an outer valve flap (38) and the intermediate valve element (4) defining an outflow opening (451) bordered by an outer seat region (411, 471), the outer valve flap (38) being movable between a closed position, in which it overlaps the outer seat region of the intermediate valve element to close the outflow opening (451) against inflow therethrough, and an open position, in which it is deflected away from the outer seat region (411, 471) to open the outflow opening for outflow.
A dispensing closure for a squeeze bottle comprises an outer element, an intermediate element and an inner element. The outer element (3) comprises an outwardly-deflectable diaphragm (35) surrounding an outlet opening (36). The intermediate element (5) comprises an annular seat (57) underlying the outlet opening (36) of the outer element and support structure (56) for the annular seat, with an inflow opening (552) through the annular seat (57) and an outflow opening (551) through the intermediate element around the annular seat (57). The inner element comprises a blocking portion (48; 148) and support structure (46; 146) mounting the blocking portion in the closure aligned with the annular seat. The diaphragm has an inward closed position in which the annular seat of the intermediate element engages around the outlet opening to block flow, and an outwardly-deflected position in which it allows outflow through the outflow opening and outlet opening. The blocking portion of the inner element has a closed position in which it blocks the inflow opening (552) through the annular seat, and an inwardly-deflected position to allow inflow such as venting or suck-back.
B65D 47/08 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec goulottes ou tubes de déversementFermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec tuyères ou passages pour la décharge ayant des fermetures articulées ou à charnières
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A pump dispenser includes a deformable carton container and a pump assembly for dispensing liquid from the container. The pump assembly has a pump body (3) mounted in a closure cap (7) which engages a neck of the container, and a plunger (5) reciprocable relative to the pump body in a pumping stroke to alter the volume of a pump chamber defined in the pump body. The pump body projects down inside the container. A dip tube (9) extends down from the pump body and is characterised by a foot (11) having a downwardly-directed flat engagement face (22) having grip formations, to engage frictionally with the bottom wall of the container and help to maintain orientation of the pump when the plunger is operated.
A dispenser pump has a plunger (3) operable in a body including an outer cylinder body (6) having a vent opening (66) in its sidewall and a body insert (7) fitting into the top of the outer body and providing an external collar through which the plunger stem operates. The body insert (7) has lock-down threads (722) to lock down the plunger for shipping. The insert (7) also has formations for blocking or unblocking the vent opening (66) by rotation between the outer body (6) and body insert (7), driven by rotation of the plunger head (31) which makes a catch engagement with the top of the body insert (7).This plunger head rotation is the locking or unlocking action for the plunger lock-down. Blocking the vent during shipping reduces leakage.
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A dispenser pump is constituted by a closure body (2), a diaphragm body (3) which forms a pump chamber with the closure body and optionally a top actuator (4) for pressing the diaphragm body (4). The diaphragm body has a deformable wall (35) formed integrally in the same polymer as its annular mounting portion (31). An inlet valve (5) through the floor (21) of the closure body has a flap (52) which is formed and hinged integrally with that floor (21). An outlet valve may also be formed in the same polymer, either integrally with the diaphragm body or as a separate component. The deformable wall of the diaphragm body is shaped to generate a restoring force itself without a separate spring, so that the entire pump may be made from the same polymer e.g. polypropylene and without metal components.
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A foam dispenser has a foam-generating pump (1) mounted on a container (100) to hold liquid. The pump (1) has a liquid intake conduit with a ball valve (27) and an air intake conduit (45) provided partly by a jacket component (4) fitting around the pump body (2) with clearance. The pump has structure defining a mixing zone (50) for mixing air and liquid, a foam chamber (28) for holding foam received from the mixing zone, and a discharge conduit leading from the foam chamber to a discharge outlet (36). The mixed air and liquid pass through a permeable foam regulator mesh (54). One or more air inlets (47) lead into the mixing zone (50) from the air intake conduit (45). A liquid inlet in the form of a restricted jet orifice (89) leads into the mixing zone (50) from the liquid intake conduit, upstream of the inlet ball valve (27). A regulator mesh (53) is also provided between the liquid inlet and mixing zone.
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A dispensing closure for dispensing fluid product from a squeeze container consists of an outer cap element (3) and an inner element or valve disc (4) fitting inside the cap element. Each is molded from thermoplastics; no elastomer is used. The cap element includes an outwardly-deflectable diaphragm wall (35) around a central outlet opening (361). The inner element (4) has a peripheral mounting ring (41), a central blocking portion (48) and a set of support spokes (46) providing flow clearance between them. In a closed position the blocking portion closes the outlet opening. In an outflow condition the diaphragm wall (35) deflects outwardly to allow flow. In a recovery mode the blocking portion (48) deflects inwardly for compensation air or residual liquid product to enter the container.
B65D 51/16 - Fermetures non prévues ailleurs avec moyens pour laisser partir l'air ou le gaz
F16K 7/17 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol disposé pour être déformé contre un siège plat le diaphragme étant actionné par pression d'un fluide
F16K 15/14 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes flexibles
B65D 47/20 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation
B65D 47/32 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des évents
A squeeze sprayer for dispensing fluid product as a spray or spray mist includes a squeeze bottle and a squeeze sprayer closure attached to the squeeze bottle. The squeeze sprayer includes a cap which defines a chamber for receipt of air and fluid and further defines an outlet. Further included as a part of the squeeze sprayer is a valve which is assembled into the cap and a dip tube which is received by the cap. The dip tube is constructed and arranged to provide air to the chamber and the squeezing of the bottle forces air and fluid into the chamber and from there through the outlet to be dispensed as a spray or spray mist. A second embodiment provides an upright squeeze sprayer with a unique orifice cup. A third embodiment includes a directional adapter.
A pump dispenser comprising a container having a neck (6) to which the pump is attached. A pump body (1) has an outward flange (91) through which it is supported on the edge of the container neck (6). A body/neck rotation stop mechanism (64,7) is provided by an interlock engagement between the pump body and the container neck, and has widely-spaced interlock projections (64) on the container neck (6), e.g. one or two projections, each having a circumferentially-directed abutment face (642). A series of spaced interlock teeth (71) projects down from the outward flange (91) of the pump body and these have respective abutment faces (711) to engage the neck projections and limit relative rotation of the pump body and neck. This can assure reliable action of a plunger- locking mechanism of the dispenser.
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A foamer pump (22) for dispensing a liquid product from within a container with a foam consistency includes a collar (24) which is constructed and arranged for connection to said container, a pump engine received by the collar, including an actuator (28) having a nozzle orifice (34), and a seal panel (44) constructed and arranged for cooperating with the nozzle orifice to engage the nozzle orifice when the actuator is in an up position.
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An inverted squeeze sprayer for dispensing liquid product is a spray mist includes a squeeze bottle and a squeeze sprayer closure (22) attached to the squeeze bottle. The squeeze sprayer closure includes a cap (26) which defines a chamber (70) for receipt of air and liquid and further defines an outlet (64). Further included as a part of the squeeze sprayer closure is a valve (28) which is assembled into the squeeze sprayer cap and a dip tube (30) which is received by the squeeze sprayer cap. The dip tube is constructed and arranged to provide air to the chamber and the squeezing of the bottle forces air and liquid into the chamber and from there through the outlet to be dispensed as a spray mist.
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B05B 7/04 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation avec des dispositifs permettant le mélange de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides avant l'évacuation
A foam dispenser has a pump body and a sprung plunger (2). A one-piece moulded cylinder component (31) comprises a larger diameter portion (32) for an air cylinder and a smaller diameter portion (33) for a liquid cylinder. The plunger (2) carries respective pistons (22,21) movable in the air cylinder and liquid cylinder to pump air and liquid through valved outlets to a mixing chamber (8) in the plunger for foam production. The liquid cylinder has a discrete inlet piece (9) including an inlet valve. The liquid outlet valve is operated by a valve pin (25) connected to a valve pin retainer (39) which is formed integrally as a one-piece moulding with the cylinder component (31).
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A dispenser pump for spraying a fine mist has a plunger (2) reciprocable in a pump body (3). The plunger has a head (4) and a stem (5). A closure (8) holds the pump in a container neck, and has an external decorative crimp sleeve (82). The plunger head has a matching external trim (72). A pump spring (7) is mounted outside the pump chamber (71), around the stem above the piston thereof. A pre-compression spring (75) acts to delay opening of the outlet piston seal until sufficient pressure builds in the pump chamber (71).
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A foamer for use in dispensing a dosage of a product which has a foam consistency is disclosed. The foamer is described as having a high output and as being a mini foamer such that the associated pump engine is able to deliver a dosage for each stroke which is in excess of that dosage normally associated with mini foamers. The receptacle to which the pump engine is assembled has a neck finish which is smaller than those neck finishes normally associated with higher output foamers. The resulting combination as set forth herein is to provide a higher output dosage without changing the size benefits and preferences of a mini foamer.
A dispenser for dispensing a flowable product from a container has a pump module mounted on the container at an opening thereof. The pump module includes a pump body, which defines a pump chamber and a pump chamber inlet for product to flow from the container interior into the pump chamber. A pump actuator is operable in a pumping stroke relative to the pump body to vary the volume of the pump chamber and dispense the product. The pump includes a movable body portion which is operable in a displacement stroke into the container. The movable portion has a displacement body with a product-engaging face directed onto an interior product space of the container upstream of the pump chamber inlet, to assist priming. Below this a disrupter member, a grid of narrow bars, projects to penetrate the product.
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B05B 15/20 - Aménagements pour agiter le matériau à pulvériser, p. ex. pour le brasser, le mélanger ou l’homogénéiser
B05B 15/25 - Aménagements pour agiter le matériau à pulvériser, p. ex. pour le brasser, le mélanger ou l’homogénéiser en utilisant des éléments mobiles, p. ex. des pales rotatives
A pump dispenser has a deformable pump chamber constituted by first and second part-chambers each having a respective resiliently deformable faceted chamber wall and a connecting conduit communicating between them. They may be moulded in one piece and require no separate restoring spring. The first and second part-chambers may be disposed in line between a pump body providing an inlet valve from a container and a movable actuator cap providing a valved outlet.
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A dispensing closure for dispensing liquid, comprising an outer nozzle component (6) defining a nozzle opening (66) and a valve assembly (7) disposed in the closure upstream of the nozzle opening, the valve assembly comprising an outer valve element (3) and a generally rigid intermediate valve seat element (4) disposed inwardly of the outer valve element, the outer valve element comprising an outer valve flap (38) and the intermediate valve element (4) defining an outflow opening (451) bordered by an outer seat region (411,471), the outer valve flap (38) being movable between a closed position, in which it overlaps the outer seat region of the intermediate valve element to close the outflow opening (451) against inflow therethrough, and an open position, in which it is deflected away from the outer seat region (411,471) to open the outflow opening for outflow.
A dispensing closure for a squeeze bottle comprises an outer element, an intermediate element and an inner element. The outer element (3) comprises an outwardly-deflectable diaphragm (35) surrounding an outlet opening (36). The intermediate element (5) comprises an annular seat (57) underlying the outlet opening (36) of the outer element and support structure (56) for the annular seat, with an inflow opening (552) through the annular seat (57) and an outflow opening (551) through the intermediate element around the annular seat (57). The inner element comprises a blocking portion (48; 148) and support structure (46; 146) mounting the blocking portion in the closure aligned with the annular seat. The diaphragm has an inward closed position in which the annular seat of the intermediate element engages around the outlet opening to block flow, and an outwardly-deflected position in which it allows outflow through the outflow opening and outlet opening. The blocking portion of the inner element has a closed position in which it blocks the inflow opening (552) through the annular seat, and an inwardly-deflected position to allow inflow such as venting or suck-back.
B65D 47/08 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec goulottes ou tubes de déversementFermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec tuyères ou passages pour la décharge ayant des fermetures articulées ou à charnières
B65D 47/20 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation
An outlet valve for a dispensing nozzle comprising a first valve component constructed and arranged to be received by the dispensing nozzle and a second valve component constructed and arranged to cooperate with the first valve component. The first valve component and the second valve component define a normally-closed flow interface.
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B65D 47/20 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation
A flowable product dispenser has a movable actuator (24) whose stroke length, represented by axial travel, corresponds to the product dosage which is dispensed. An adjustable ring (26) is fitted to a portion of the actuator wherein the position of the ring on the actuator determines the stroke length. This adjustable stroke feature allows the user of the dispenser to select a desired dosage within a dosage range for the particular dispenser.
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A dispenser has a plunger (3) operable in a pump body (4). The plunger can be locked up or locked down, and formations (88,89) of a pump plunger stem and pump body insert (6) for achieving this are described. Components of the dispenser, including a pump body cylinder/closure component (5), container neck and a pump body insert (6), are rotationally locked together with non-selective alignment and sealed by sliding-fit seals to prevent damage or leakage caused by relative turning of the components in transit.
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A47K 5/12 - Distributeurs de savon pour savon liquide ou pâteux
A dispenser pump is constituted by a closure body, a diaphragm body which forms a pump chamber with the closure body and optionally a top actuator (4) for pressing the diaphragm body. The diaphragm body has a deformable wall (35) formed integrally in the same polymer as its annular mounting portion (31). An inlet valve (5) through the floor of the closure body has a flap (52) which is formed and hinged integrally with that floor. An outlet valve (6) may also be formed in the same polymer, either integrally with the diaphragm body or as a separate component. The deformable wall (35) of the diaphragm body is shaped to generate a restoring force itself without a separate spring, so that the entire pump may be made from the same polymer e.g. polypropylene and without metal components. Eventually, a retainer for the inlet valve flap, a locking arrangement for the outlet valve flap and a venting arrangement may be added to and/or integrated in the pump chamber components.
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A dosing device is described, for dispensing doses of liquid from a container. It has an outlet passage with a front outlet tube (44) and a control chamber (2,29) positioned behind the front outlet tube. A flow path for dosed flow of liquid squeezed from the container leads in around the front of the control chamber (2,29) to the outlet tube (44), via flow openings (23). The control chamber (2) has control openings (28) to admit a restricted flow and time the fall of a blocking piston (3) to a blocking position where it blocks the outlet passage to terminate a dose. To improve uniformity of dosing, the outlet tube (44) has a tortuous flow- restricting formation (449) formed by a set of inward radial finger projections (49).
G01F 11/26 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume avec chambres de mesure se déplaçant au cours de l'opération dans lesquels la chambre de mesure est remplie et vidée en basculant ou en renversant le réservoir d'alimentation, p. ex. appareil à vider les bouteilles
B65D 47/20 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation
G01F 11/04 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume avec chambres de mesure qui se dilatent ou se contractent au cours du mesurage du type à pistons libres
A foam dispenser has a foam-generating pump (1) mounted on a container (100) to hold liquid. The pump (1) has a liquid intake conduit with a ball valve (27) and an air intake conduit (45) provided partly by a jacket component (4) fitting around the pump body (2) with clearance. The pump has structure defining a mixing zone (50) for mixing air and liquid, a foam chamber (28) for holding foam received from the mixing zone, and a discharge conduit leading from the foam, chamber to a discharge outlet (36). The mixed air and liquid pass through a permeable foam regulator mesh (54). One or more air inlets (47) lead into the mixing zone (50) from the air intake conduit (45). A liquid inlet in the form of a restricted jet orifice (89) leads into the mixing zone (50) from the liquid intake conduit, upstream of the inlet ball valve (27). A regulator mesh. (53) is also provided between the liquid inlet and mixing zone.
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A dispensing closure for dispensing fluid product from a squeeze container consists of an outer cap element (3) and an inner element or valve disc (4) fitting inside the cap element. Each is moulded from thermoplastics; no elastomer is used. The cap element includes an outwardly-deflectable diaphragm wall (35) around a central outlet opening (361). The inner element (4) has a peripheral mounting ring (41), a central blocking portion (48) and a set of support spokes (46) providing flow clearance between them. In a closed position the blocking portion closes the outlet opening. In an outflow condition the diaphragm wall (35) deflects outwardly to allow flow. In a recovery mode the blocking portion (48) deflects inwardly for compensation air or residual liquid product to enter the container.
A dispenser for dispensing a flowable product from a container has a pump module (2) mounted on the container (1) at an opening thereof. The pump module includes a pump body, which defines a pump chamber and a pump chamber inlet for product to flow from the container interior into the pump chamber. A pump actuator (4) is operable in a pumping stroke relative to the pump body to vary the volume of the pump chamber and dispense the product. The pump includes a movable body portion (3) which is operable in a displacement stroke into the container. The movable portion has a displacement body (34) with a product-engaging face directed onto an interior product space of the container upstream of the pump chamber inlet, to assist priming. Below this a disrupter member (6), a grid of narrow bars, projects to penetrate the product.
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B05B 15/00 - Parties constitutives des installations ou des appareillages de pulvérisation non prévus ailleursAccessoires
A pump dispenser has a deformable pump chamber constituted by first and second part-chambers (150, 250) each having a respective resiliently deformable faceted chamber wall (156, 256) and a connecting conduit (20) communicating between them. They may be moulded in one piece and require no separate restoring spring, The first and second part- chambers (150, 250) may be disposed in line between a pump body (4) providing an inlet valve from a container and a movable actuator cap (3) providing a valved outlet (32).
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F04B 45/02 - Pompes ou installations de pompage, ayant des organes de travail flexibles, spécialement adaptées pour fluides compressibles ayant des soufflets
An outlet valve for a dispensing nozzle (26) comprising a first valve component (52) constructed and arranged to be received by the dispensing nozzle and a second valve component (54) constructed and arranged to cooperate with the first valve component. The first valve component and the second valve component define a normally-closed flow interface.
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A dispenser (20) for a fluid product comprising a container (22) constructed and arranged for holding a supply of fluid product and a closure subassembly received by the container and providing an outlet opening for dispensing at least a portion of the supply of fluid product. The closure subassembly includes a valve with a first valve component such as a deformable nozzle (30) with a central outlet (32) and assembled therewith a second valve component such as an internal valve disk (34) able to block the outlet (32).
A pump dispenser has a pump body (1) held down onto the neck (102) of a container by a closure cap (5), securing by a rotational engagement, typically a screw thread. To supplement security for demanding shipping conditions the cap (5) and neck (102) have a supplementary locking mechanism which engages selectively in the fully screwed-down position of the cap to inhibit its rotational release of the cap. It may have respective hooked lugs (83a, 101) of the cap and neck. Inward lugs or catches (83a) may be carried on a bottom collar (80) of the cap. The mechanism may be releasable, e.g. by resilient deformation such as lateral sgueezing to disengage a cap lug from a neck lug. Alternatively a barbed retaining collar, engaging beneath a retaining flange on the neck, may connect to the closure e.g. through frangible links.
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A pump dispenser has a pump body and a reciprocable plunger with a lock-down mechanism, comprising internal or external lock formations of the plunger and body, such as thread formations, by which the plunger can be locked down for shipping and released subsequently by a rotational release movement. To supplement security for demanding shipping conditions the dispenser also has a supplementary catch mechanism in which respective catch formations (828,2123) of the plunger and body engage selectively in the locked-down position to inhibit the rotational release movement. The catch formations (828,2123) may have circumferentially-directed surfaces (832,2122) which engage between the underside of a plunger head having a shroud and a nozzle (211) and the top of the body (81) beneath the plunger head. They can be released by resilient deformation of one or more of the catch formations (828).
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17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Closures of metal for containers; sealing caps of metal; metal caps for sealing; metal plugs; metal flanges. Hand tools, namely, crimping tools for crimping overseals on drums and crimping dispensing spouts onto containers, wrenches; hand-operated lever rings for sealing open-head containers; hand-operated sprayers; hand-pumped sprayers. Non-metal flanges; non-metal gaskets for shipping containers. Non-metallic closures for containers; container closures of plastic; plastic caps; non-metallic sealing caps; sealing plugs of plastic for containers and pails; screw tops, not of metal for plastic, glass and metal containers; non-metal bottle caps; threaded caps of plastic; vented pail closures. Lotion containers sold empty for domestic use; scoops; bottles sold empty; empty spray bottles; perfume sprayers, sold empty; aerosol dispensers not for medical use; manually actuated pump dispensers for attachment to containers for use in dispensing liquids, liquid soap, lotions, foam products, gels; dispensers for liquids, liquid soap, lotions, foam products, gels; empty trigger spray bottles; airless dispensers for liquids, liquid soap, lotions, foam products, gels; dispensers for cleaning compounds and cosmetics.
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Closures of metal for containers; sealing caps of metal; metal caps for sealing; metal plugs; metal flanges. Hand tools, namely, crimping tools for crimping overseals on drums and crimping dispensing spouts onto containers, wrenches; hand-operated lever rings for sealing open-head containers; hand-operated sprayers; hand-pumped sprayers. Non-metal flanges; non-metal gaskets for shipping containers. Non-metallic closures for containers; container closures of plastic; plastic caps; non-metallic sealing caps; sealing plugs of plastic for containers and pails; screw tops, not of metal for plastic, glass and metal containers; non-metal bottle caps; threaded caps of plastic; vented pail closures. Lotion containers sold empty for domestic use; scoops; bottles sold empty; empty spray bottles; perfume sprayers, sold empty; aerosol dispensers not for medical use; manually actuated pump dispensers for attachment to containers for use in dispensing liquids, liquid soap, lotions, foam products, gels; dispensers for liquids, liquid soap, lotions, foam products, gels; empty trigger spray bottles; airless dispensers for liquids, liquid soap, lotions, foam products, gels; dispensers for cleaning compounds and cosmetics.
A pump dispenser includes a container (100) whose top opening is closed off by a base structure (7; 107) of a pump module. The structure is shaped to guide air to an air pocket region (715, 175) adjacent the wall. This region communicates with the pump inlet opening (74; 174) so that air can be discharged. The pump may include a pump body and a plunger which incorporate respective different ones of a click projection (81) and a click actuating formation (91), constituting a click indicator.
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A surgical preparation applicator device has a pre-loaded container (11) of surgical preparation liquid, the container (11) having a front closure (22) at its front end. The container is received in a tubular applicator body (10) and can be pushed from an initial position to an open position whereby a rearwardly- projecting cutter (31,32) of the applicator body (10) opens the front closure to allow liquid to flow forwardly to an applicator pad (13), the applicator body (10) defining a flow path between the container (11) and the applicator pad (13). The container (11) has plural separate chambers (111,112) containing different component liquids of the surgical preparation liquid, the chambers being side-by-side, so that the chambers (111,112) are opened together by respective spaced cutters. The cutters (31,32) have sloping toothed edges and are shaped to cut around part of the periphery of each chamber, leaving flaps of closure layer which are pushed out of the way by sweeper projections (34,35) next to the cutters.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Dispensers and applicators, pumps for dispensers and
applicators, closures for dispensers and applicators; parts
and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
(1) Optical glass, glass lenses, optical components made from glass, eyeglasses, calibrated and graduated glassware and glassware for scientific purposes.
(2) Plastic closures for bottles and containers, and plastic dispensing devices and sprayers for dispensing liquids, creams, syrups, pastes and semi-liquid substances.
(3) Glassbases for tankards, glass stoppers.
