IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0174012
(2005-07-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Rueschhoff,Kenneth J.
- McBroom,James P.
- Ludbrook,Gregory S.
- Lott,Joseph C.
- Berger,Richard A.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
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초록
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The inventive dispenser comprises a cap and dispenser tube assembly for delivering a foamed product below the surface of a liquid through the dispenser tube. The dispenser tube pivots between a dispensing position and a non-dispensing stowed position, which allows for convenient cleaning of the disp
The inventive dispenser comprises a cap and dispenser tube assembly for delivering a foamed product below the surface of a liquid through the dispenser tube. The dispenser tube pivots between a dispensing position and a non-dispensing stowed position, which allows for convenient cleaning of the dispensing tube. The cap further comprises a removable portion between a first and second section of the cap that restricts movement to prevent operation of the dispensing valve until the removable portion is detached by the consumer. The cap also includes a tamper resistant removable pull tab for securing the dispenser tube in the stowed position until the pull tab is detached by the consumer.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. An aerosol dispenser for delivering a substance, the dispenser comprising; a can for holding a pressurized charge of the substance; a valve for dispensing the substance; a cap on the can covering the valve, the cap comprising a first section secured on the can and a second s
What is claimed is: 1. An aerosol dispenser for delivering a substance, the dispenser comprising; a can for holding a pressurized charge of the substance; a valve for dispensing the substance; a cap on the can covering the valve, the cap comprising a first section secured on the can and a second section hingedly mounted on the first section for movement relative to the first section; an extension tube, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a passage therethrough the extension tube being pivotally mounted adjacent to the proximal end to the second section of the cap, to pivot between a stowed position, and a dispensing position in which the proximal end of the passage communicates with the valve; and the cap and valve being configured so that movement of the second section of the cap relative to the first section when the extension tube is in the dispensing position operates the valve to dispense the substance from the distal end of the extension tube, where the cap includes a removable portion between the first and second sections of the cap, which resists relative movement of the first and second sections, and thus operation of the valve. 2. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 1 wherein the removable portion is formed integrally with the first and second sections of the cap and is defined by lines of weakness between the removable portion and the first and second sections, respectively. 3. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 1 wherein when the extension member is the stowed position, the extension member resists relative movement of the first and second sections of the cap to thereby resist operation of the valve. 4. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 1 wherein when the extension tube is positioned between the dispensing and stowed positions, the first and second ends of the passage through the extension tube are open, and wherein in the dispensing position the first end of the passage communicates with the valve. 5. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 1 wherein the cap has a flat face oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the axis of the can, and wherein the extension tube is mounted to pivot between a stowed position in which the tube overlies the flat face and a dispensing position in which the distal end of the tube projects beyond the cap. 6. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 5 further comprising an instruction graphic for operating the dispenser on the flat face of the cap, which is obscured by the extension tube when the extension tube is in the stowed position. 7. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 6 further comprising a catch on the first section of the cap that engages the extension member when the extension member is in the stowed position, and resisting movement of the second section while the extension member is in the stowed position. 8. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 5 wherein the dispenser tube pivots about an axis perpendicular to the flat face. 9. An aerosol dispenser for delivering a substance, the dispenser comprising: a can for holding a pressurized charge of the substance; a valve for dispensing the substance; a cap on the can covering the valve, the cap having a flat face oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the axis of the can, and a first section secured on the can and a second section hingedly mounted on the first section for movement relative to the first section; an extension tube, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a passage therethrough the extension tube being pivotally mounted adjacent to the proximal end to the second section of the cap, to pivot between a stowed position, and a dispensing position in which the proximal end of the passage communicates with the valve; and the cap and valve being configured so that movement of the second section of the cap relative to the first section when the extension tube is in the dispensing position operates the valve to dispense the substance from the distal end of the extension tube, where the cap includes a catch on the first section of the cap that engages the extension member when the extension member is in the stowed position, and resisting movement of the second section while the extension member is in the stowed position. 10. An aerosol dispenser for delivering a substance, the dispenser comprising: a can for holding a pressurized charge of the substance; a valve for dispensing the substance; a cap on the can covering the valve, the cap comprising a first section secured on the can and a second section hingedly mounted on the first section for movement relative to the first section; an extension member, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a passage therethrough, the extension member being pivotally mounted adjacent to the proximal end to the second section of the cap, to pivot between a stowed position, and a dispensing position in which the proximal end of the passage communicates with the valve; the cap and valve being configured so that movement of the second section of the cap relative to the first section when the extension tube is in the dispensing position operates the valve to dispense the substance from the distal end of the extension tube, wherein the cap includes a removable tab that secures the extension member in the stowed position. 11. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 10 further comprising a removable portion between the proximal and distal sections of the cap, which resists relative movement of the proximal and distal sections, and thus operation of the valve. 12. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 11 wherein the removable portion is formed integrally with the proximal and distal sections of the cap and is defined by lines of weakness between the removable portion and the proximal and distal sections, respectively. 13. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 10 wherein when the extension member is in the stowed position, the extension member resists relative movement of the proximal and distal sections of the cap to thereby resist operation of the valve. 14. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 10 wherein the cap has a flat face oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the axis of the can, and wherein the extension tube is mounted to pivot between a stowed position in which the tube overlies the flat face and a dispensing position in which the distal end of the tube projects beyond the cap. 15. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 14 further comprising an instruction graphic for operating the dispenser on the flat face of the cap, which is obscured by the extension tube when the extension tube is in the stowed position. 16. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 15 further comprising a catch on the proximal section of the cap that engages the extension member when the extension member is in the stowed position, and resisting movement of the distal section while the extension member is in the stowed position. 17. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 14 further comprising a catch on the proximal section of the cap that engages the extension member when the extension member is in the stowed position, and resisting movement of the distal section while the extension member is in the stowed position. 18. The aerosol dispenser according to claim 14 wherein the dispenser tube pivots about an axis perpendicular to the flat face. 19. An aerosol dispenser for delivering a substance the dispenser comprising: a can for holding a pressurized charge of a substance; a valve for dispensing the a substance; a cap on the can covering the valve, the can having a generally tapering configuration comprising a proximal section secured on the can and a distal section hingedly connected to the proximal section for movement relative to the first section; an extension tube, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a passage therethrough the extension tube being pivotally mounted adjacent to the proximal end to the distal section of the cag, to pivot between a stowed position, and a dispensing position in which the proximal end of the passage communicates with the valve; and the cap and valve being configured so that movement of the distal section of the cap relative to the proximal section when the extension tube is in the dispensing position operates the valve to dispense the substance from the distal end of the extension tube, wherein when the extension tube is positioned between the dispensing and stowed positions, the first and second ends of the passage through the extension tube are open, and wherein when the extension tube is positioned in the dispensing position the first end of the passage communicates with the valve. 20. An improved aerosol dispenser having a distal end for dispensing a substance, the improvement comprising: a container for holding a pressurized charge of the substance; a valve for dispensing the substance; a cap on the container covering the valve, the cap comprising a first section secured to the container, a second section, and a removable portion between the first and second sections, wherein the second section is free to move relative to the first section when the removable portion is detached from the cap; an extension tube having a proximal end and a distal end and a passage therein, the extension tube being pivotally mounted adjacent to the proximal end to the second section of the cap in a manner such that the extension tube pivots between a stowed position and a dispensing position in which the proximal end of the passage communicates with the valve; and the cap and valve being configured so that movement of the second section of the cap relative to the first section when the extension tube is in the dispensing position operates the valve to dispense the substance from the distal end of the extension tube, wherein the removable portion of the cap resists movement of the second section relative to the first section, and thus operation of the valve. 21. The improved aerosol dispenser of claim 20, wherein the removable portion of the cap further comprises a removable pull tab to facilitate detaching of the removable portion. 22. The improved aerosol dispenser of claim 21, further comprising a second removable pull tab, wherein the second removable pull tab restricts pivoting movement of the extension tube from a stowed position to provide a tamper evident cap for the product. 23. The improved aerosol dispenser of claim 22, wherein when the extension tube is pivoted to a position between the dispensing and stowed positions, the proximal and distal ends of the passage through the extension tube are open to allow for cleaning of the passage.
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