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The invention relates to portable dispensing means having a spray head (1) and a spray material storage canister (2), the spray head (1) and the canister being attachable to one another and also being subsequently detachable from one another, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in

The invention relates to portable dispensing means having a spray head (1) and a spray material storage canister (2), the spray head (1) and the canister being attachable to one another and also being subsequently detachable from one another, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in use it can be sert so that spray material within the canister can move into the spray head and pass from the spray head to an atmosphere outside of the dispensing means in the form of a spray, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in a normal in-use orientation and is activated the spray can proceed from the spray head in a substantially vertical or upward path of travel.

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1. Portable dispensing means having a spray emitting portion and a spray material storage portion, the spray emitting portion and the spray material storage portion being attachable to one another and also being subsequently detachable from one another, the dispensing means being formed such that wh

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Portable dispensing means having a spray emitting portion and a spray material storage portion, the spray emitting portion and the spray material storage portion being attachable to one another and also being subsequently detachable from one another, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in use it can be set that spray material within the spray material storage portion can move into the spray emitting portion and pass from the spray emitting portion to an atmosphere outside of the dispensing means in the form of a spray, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in a normal in-use upright orientation and is activated the spray can proceed from the spray emitting portion in a substantially vertical path of travel, a wherein the dispensing means can be subsequently set to cause a spray of the spray material to proceed from the spray emitting portion in a substantially horizontal path of travel when the dispensing means is in the normal in-use upright orientation.2. Dispensing means according to claim 1, which can be set into operation such that it can be set to automatically cease operation after a predetermined period of time.3. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material.4. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the valve means comprises a solenoid valve.5. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use.6. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use, and wherein the electronic means is adapted to regulate at least one of (i) the quantity of spray material released from the spray emitting portion as a spray, and (ii) the time between which the spray material is released as a spray.7. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use, and wherein the dispensing means has a battery for energising the electronic means and for giving power to enable the valve means to open and close.8. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use, the dispensing means adapted to receive an external supply of power for energising the electronic means and to enable the valve means to open and close.9. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use, and wherein the spray emitting portion has a detachable nozzle adapted to direct the spray material to spray in the substantially vertical or upward path of travel.10. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use, and wherein the spray emitting portion has a detachable nozzle adapted to direct the spray material in the substantially horizontal path of travel.11. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use, and wherein the spray emitting portion has a detachable nozzle adapted to direct the spray material in the substantially horizontal path of travel and a detachable nozzle adapted to direct the spray material in the substantially vertical or upward path of travel, and wherein the first and second mentioned detachable nozzles can be fitted to the rest of the spray emitting portion interchangeably.12. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing means has securement means to enable the dispensing means to be releasably attached to a building construction.13. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing means has securement means to enable the dispensing means to be releasably attached to a building construction, and wherein the securement means is adapted to enable the dispensing means to hang from at least one of a wall and a pipe.14. Dispensing means according to claim 1, wherein the spray emitting portion has valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use, and wherein the spray material comprises at least one of an insecticide, a perfume, an odour neutraliser, a medicine, an essential oil, and any suitable combination of these.15. A method of dispensing a spray into an atmosphere, including the steps of:(i) obtaining portable dispensing means, having a spray emitting portion and a spray material storage portion, the spray emitting portion and the spray material storage portion being attachable to one another and also being subsequently detachable from one another, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in use it can be set so that spray material within the spray material storage portion can move into the spray emitting portion and pass from the spray emitting portion to an atmosphere outside of the dispensing means in the form of a spray, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in a normal in-use upright orientation and is activated the spray can proceed from the spray emitting portion in a substantially vertical path of travel, and wherein the dispensing means can be subsequently set to cause a spray of the spray material to proceed from the spray emitting portion in a substantially horizontal path of travel when the dispensing means is in the normal in-use upright orientation, and (ii) engaging it with a building construction such that it is in an elevated position, and (iii) setting the dispensing means into operation to automatically deliver controlled periodic doses of spray into the atmosphere. 16. A method according to claim 15, wherein the building construction is used for milking cows.17. Portable dispensing means having a spray emitting portion and a spray material storage portion, the spray emitting portion and the spray material storage portion being attachable to one another and also being subsequently detachable from one another;the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in use it can be set so that spray material within the spray material storage portion can move into the spray emitting portion and pass from the spray emitting portion to an atmosphere outside of the dispensing means in the form of a spray. the spray emitting portion having valve means which can open to allow a flow of spray material into the spray emitting portion, and can subsequently close to prevent such flow of the spray material, and wherein the spray emitting portion comprises electronic means which regulates opening and closing of the valve means when the dispensing means is in use; the electronic means adapted to regulate at least one of (i) a quantity of spray material released from the spray emitting portion as a spray, and (ii) a time between which the spray material is released as a spray; the dispensing means being formed such that when it is in a normal in-use upright orientation and is activated the spray can proceed from the spray emitting portion in a substantially vertical path of travel, and wherein the dispensing means can be subsequently set to cause a spray of the spray material to proceed from the spray emitting portion in a substantially horizontal path of travel when the dispensing means is in the normal in-use upright orientation.