EP0108495A1 - Hand held aerosol dispenser - Google Patents

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EP0108495A1
EP0108495A1 EP83305981A EP83305981A EP0108495A1 EP 0108495 A1 EP0108495 A1 EP 0108495A1 EP 83305981 A EP83305981 A EP 83305981A EP 83305981 A EP83305981 A EP 83305981A EP 0108495 A1 EP0108495 A1 EP 0108495A1
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Alfred Yates
Gordon Stewart Partington
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
    • B65D83/201—Lever-operated actuators
    • B65D83/202—Lever-operated actuators combined with a hand grip
    • B65D83/203—Lever-operated actuators combined with a hand grip comprising an extension rod located between the aerosol container and the hand grip
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C23/00—Auxiliary devices or arrangements for constructing, repairing, reconditioning, or taking-up road or like surfaces
    • E01C23/16—Devices for marking-out, applying, or forming traffic or like markings on finished paving; Protecting fresh markings
    • E01C23/20—Devices for marking-out, applying, or forming traffic or like markings on finished paving; Protecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ
    • E01C23/22—Devices for marking-out, applying, or forming traffic or like markings on finished paving; Protecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
    • E01C23/227—Devices for marking-out, applying, or forming traffic or like markings on finished paving; Protecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying the marking material being supplied in aerosol containers

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  • This invention relates particularly to marker devices of the kind used for marking a line on surface areas, for example in factories, warehouses, public buildings, car parks, roads and sportsgrounds.
  • This invention also relates to devices which may be used for dispensing paint or other materials from aerosol containers.
  • apparatus comprises a continuous resilient member, a first portion of which is adapted to engage the body of an aerosol container, a second portion of which is adapted to engage the actuator of the aerosol container, and a portion of the member extending between said first and second portions being arranged to form a handle wherein grasping'of the handle urges said first portion towards said second portion.
  • the actuator of the aerosol container usually comprises the nozzle or outlet. Urging of the first portion towards the second portion has the effect of pressing the nozzle towards the body of the container, causing release of a spray from the nozzle.
  • the handle may comprise a portion of the resilient member which has been bent back upon itself so that the member may be completely grasped adjacent the point of bending back.
  • the handle portion may, for example, take the form of a V-shaped fold in the member.
  • the handle may be disposed either alongside the container or remote from it. When the handle is disposed alongside the container the apparatus may be held in the hand for use in spraying at close quarters.
  • the handle may alternatively be located remote from the container to provide access for spraying in inaccessible places or for spraying ground surfaces without the user needing to bend over.
  • Apparatus in accordance with this invention may further comprise means for securing the container. This may comprise one or more clips, loops, guides or catches attached to the member and arranged to engage the container.
  • FIG. 1 shows in dotted lines an aerosol container 1 disposed in apparatus in accordance with the invention.
  • the apparatus comprises a continuous length of resilient metal rod 2 shaped to form a handle 3 and a portion 4 extending to a point 6 of engagement with the rear of the container 1, and a second portion 5 extending to a point of engagement with the nozzle 8 of the aerosol container.
  • the engagement with the nozzle 8 may be by means of a ring 7 attached to the rod 2 and surrounding the nozzle or by any other convenient means. Grasping of the handle 3 by a user causes the ring 7 to bear against the nozzle 8 and the engagement 6 to bear against the rear of the container, causing release of spray from the container.
  • This apparatus is adapted for use in spraying a ground surface by a standing user.
  • the container 1 is secured to the rod 5 by a loose fitting clip 11.
  • FIG 2 illustrates similar apparatus for use in spraying at close quarters.
  • the handle 10 is located between the engagement with the rear of the container 12 and the ring 13 which engages the nozzle of the container.
  • a clip 14 serves to engage the aerosol canister.
  • the clip 14 may fit tightly around the canister although a loose fitting ring may also be used.
  • the clip may take the form of a spring clip 15 as is shown in Figure 3. Alternatively, a circular loop may be provided to prevent undue lateral movement of the canister.
  • Apparatus in accordance with this invention may be constructed from any resilient material including metals or plastics material.
  • FIG 4 illustrates a modification of the invention.
  • the resilient rod 16 comprises two portions 17, 18 slidably fastened together by means of a slidable adjustment comprising a collar 19 provided with a wing nut 20. This allows the apparatus to be adjusted to accommodate aerosol containers of various lengths.
  • the portion 18 is provided with a hinge 21 permitting articulation of the tip 18 which in use engages the nozzle of an aerosol container.
  • a tube 23 is arranged to slide along the portion 18 to lock the hinge 21.
  • An alternative apparatus for spraying the ground by a standing user may be provided with an elongated handle similar to that shown in Figure 1.

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Abstract

Apparatus according to the present invention comprises a continuous resilient member (2), a first portion (6) of which is adapted to engage the body of an aerosol container, a second portion (7) of which is adapted to engage the actuator of the aerosol container, and a portion (3) of the member extending between said first and second portions being arranged to form a handle wherein grasping of the handle urges said first portion towards said second portion. Urging of the first portion towards the second portion has the effect of pressing the nozzle (8) towards the body of the container (1) causing release of a spray from the nozzle.

Description

  • This invention relates particularly to marker devices of the kind used for marking a line on surface areas, for example in factories, warehouses, public buildings, car parks, roads and sportsgrounds. This invention also relates to devices which may be used for dispensing paint or other materials from aerosol containers.
  • According to the present invention apparatus comprises a continuous resilient member, a first portion of which is adapted to engage the body of an aerosol container, a second portion of which is adapted to engage the actuator of the aerosol container, and a portion of the member extending between said first and second portions being arranged to form a handle wherein grasping'of the handle urges said first portion towards said second portion.
  • The actuator of the aerosol container usually comprises the nozzle or outlet. Urging of the first portion towards the second portion has the effect of pressing the nozzle towards the body of the container, causing release of a spray from the nozzle.
  • The handle may comprise a portion of the resilient member which has been bent back upon itself so that the member may be completely grasped adjacent the point of bending back. The handle portion may, for example, take the form of a V-shaped fold in the member.
  • The handle may be disposed either alongside the container or remote from it. When the handle is disposed alongside the container the apparatus may be held in the hand for use in spraying at close quarters. The handle may alternatively be located remote from the container to provide access for spraying in inaccessible places or for spraying ground surfaces without the user needing to bend over.
  • Apparatus in accordance with this invention may further comprise means for securing the container. This may comprise one or more clips, loops, guides or catches attached to the member and arranged to engage the container.
  • The invention is further described by way of examples with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:-
    • Figure 1 shows an apparatus in accordance with the invention;
    • Figure 2 is an alternative apparatus;
    • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the apparatus shown in Figure 1; and
    • Figure 4 illustrates a second alternative apparatus.
  • Figure 1 shows in dotted lines an aerosol container 1 disposed in apparatus in accordance with the invention. The apparatus comprises a continuous length of resilient metal rod 2 shaped to form a handle 3 and a portion 4 extending to a point 6 of engagement with the rear of the container 1, and a second portion 5 extending to a point of engagement with the nozzle 8 of the aerosol container. The engagement with the nozzle 8 may be by means of a ring 7 attached to the rod 2 and surrounding the nozzle or by any other convenient means. Grasping of the handle 3 by a user causes the ring 7 to bear against the nozzle 8 and the engagement 6 to bear against the rear of the container, causing release of spray from the container. This apparatus is adapted for use in spraying a ground surface by a standing user. The container 1 is secured to the rod 5 by a loose fitting clip 11.
  • Figure 2 illustrates similar apparatus for use in spraying at close quarters. The handle 10 is located between the engagement with the rear of the container 12 and the ring 13 which engages the nozzle of the container. A clip 14 serves to engage the aerosol canister. The clip 14 may fit tightly around the canister although a loose fitting ring may also be used. The clip may take the form of a spring clip 15 as is shown in Figure 3. Alternatively, a circular loop may be provided to prevent undue lateral movement of the canister.
  • Apparatus in accordance with this invention may be constructed from any resilient material including metals or plastics material.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a modification of the invention. The resilient rod 16 comprises two portions 17, 18 slidably fastened together by means of a slidable adjustment comprising a collar 19 provided with a wing nut 20. This allows the apparatus to be adjusted to accommodate aerosol containers of various lengths. The portion 18 is provided with a hinge 21 permitting articulation of the tip 18 which in use engages the nozzle of an aerosol container. A tube 23 is arranged to slide along the portion 18 to lock the hinge 21. An alternative apparatus for spraying the ground by a standing user may be provided with an elongated handle similar to that shown in Figure 1.

Claims (9)

1. Marker apparatus
characterised in
comprising a continuous resilient member 2 a first portion 6 of which is adapted to engage the body of an aerosol container, a second portion 7 of which is adapted to engage the actuator of the aerosol container, and a portion 3 of the member extending between said first and second portions being arranged to form a handle wherein grasping of the handle urges said first portion towards the second portion.
2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that
grasping of the handles causes the nozzle of the aerosol container to press towards the container, causing release of spray from said container.
3. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
characterised in that
the handle 3 comprises a portion of the resilient member bent back upon itself.
4. Apparatus as claimed in claim 3,
characterised in that
handle 3 comprises a V-shaped fold in the member.
5. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim,
characterised in that
the handle 3 is disposed alongside the container.
6. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4,
characterised in that
the handle 3 is disposed remote from the container.
7. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim,
characterised in
comprising means 11 for securing the container thereto.
8. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim,
characterised in
comprising a hinged portion 22 movable to facilitate attachment of said aerosol container.
9. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim,
characterised in that
the member 16 comprises a slidable adjustment 19, 20.
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DE10207388A1 (en) * 2002-02-21 2003-09-11 Klaus Stechhoefer Measurement and marking device for measuring and marking lengths of cut wood combines marking and measuring functions in a single device that is convenient, easily used with left or right hand and economical
GB2392118A (en) * 2001-01-05 2004-02-25 Gordon Dunwell Spray gun extension

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US3149761A (en) * 1962-09-18 1964-09-22 Johnson & Son Inc S C Valve actuating assembly for pressurized containers
US3485206A (en) * 1967-09-06 1969-12-23 Smrt Thomas John Marking device
DE2436887A1 (en) * 1973-08-02 1975-02-13 Thomas John Smrt SPRAY DEVICE
US3977570A (en) * 1975-06-20 1976-08-31 Smrt Thomas John Spraying apparatus
US4099482A (en) * 1977-05-11 1978-07-11 Smrt Thomas John Marking apparatus with measuring device
GB1549917A (en) * 1976-07-01 1979-08-08 Lee E Handle support and operating assembly for aerosol spray cans
US4248360A (en) * 1979-09-10 1981-02-03 Crump Robert F Remote control cap for a spray can
GB2072754A (en) * 1980-03-31 1981-10-07 Gilbey A M Handle for aerosol spray canisters

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3149761A (en) * 1962-09-18 1964-09-22 Johnson & Son Inc S C Valve actuating assembly for pressurized containers
US3485206A (en) * 1967-09-06 1969-12-23 Smrt Thomas John Marking device
DE2436887A1 (en) * 1973-08-02 1975-02-13 Thomas John Smrt SPRAY DEVICE
US3977570A (en) * 1975-06-20 1976-08-31 Smrt Thomas John Spraying apparatus
GB1549917A (en) * 1976-07-01 1979-08-08 Lee E Handle support and operating assembly for aerosol spray cans
US4099482A (en) * 1977-05-11 1978-07-11 Smrt Thomas John Marking apparatus with measuring device
US4248360A (en) * 1979-09-10 1981-02-03 Crump Robert F Remote control cap for a spray can
GB2072754A (en) * 1980-03-31 1981-10-07 Gilbey A M Handle for aerosol spray canisters

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2392118A (en) * 2001-01-05 2004-02-25 Gordon Dunwell Spray gun extension
GB2392118B (en) * 2001-01-05 2005-06-15 Gordon Dunwell Spray gun extension
DE10207388A1 (en) * 2002-02-21 2003-09-11 Klaus Stechhoefer Measurement and marking device for measuring and marking lengths of cut wood combines marking and measuring functions in a single device that is convenient, easily used with left or right hand and economical
DE10207388B4 (en) * 2002-02-21 2007-08-30 Stechhöfer, Klaus Length measuring and marking device, in particular for cutting to length timber or for producing circular markings

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