EP0486500A4 - Fluid applicator apparatus. - Google Patents
Fluid applicator apparatus.Info
- Publication number
- EP0486500A4 EP0486500A4 EP19900909293 EP90909293A EP0486500A4 EP 0486500 A4 EP0486500 A4 EP 0486500A4 EP 19900909293 EP19900909293 EP 19900909293 EP 90909293 A EP90909293 A EP 90909293A EP 0486500 A4 EP0486500 A4 EP 0486500A4
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- fluid
- applicator
- cap
- reservoir
- porous material
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
- A47L13/16—Cloths; Pads; Sponges
- A47L13/17—Cloths; Pads; Sponges containing cleaning agents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
- B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
- B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
- B05B11/0005—Components or details
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
- B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
- B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
- B05B11/0005—Components or details
- B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
- B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
- B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
- B05B11/0005—Components or details
- B05B11/0059—Components or details allowing operation in any orientation, e.g. for discharge in inverted position
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
- B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
- B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
- B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
- B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
- B05B11/1001—Piston pumps
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
- B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
- B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
- B05C17/002—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces with feed system for supplying material from an external source; Supply controls therefor
Definitions
- This invention relates to the field of self-contained manually operable applicators for fluids and particularly to a non-pressurized apparatus that is adapted for one-handed use in any orientation and is designed for application of a fluid to a surface.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,652,163 to Karliner et al., "Liquid Applicator with Scraper and Method of Use” discloses a gravity-flow type applicator.
- the applicator has a liquid container with an attached applicator, a detachable scrape overcap, and a separate protective cover. Transfer of liquid between the container and the applicator, which has a sponge on its outer surface, is regulated by a nozzle and spring valve assembly located within the container. The spring holds the nozzle against the inside of the neck of the container and seats the container.
- methods of introducing roach and ant, or other insect killers into an area range from the use of fumigators, which disperse the insecticide throughout the area and usually require the removal of foodstuffs from the area, to the application of insecticidal foams to selected areas, a method which is especially effective for cracks and crevices, but one that, when the foam is applied to exposed areas can leave an undesirable residue, to the placing of insect devices such as bait stations in an area.
- Pressurized cans for the application of insecticides are frequently used to control insect populations, but there are times when it is desirable to be able to control placement of the insecticide exactly, with no possibility of drift.
- Such a method and apparatus would avoid the need for the placing of a separate bait station in an area, but obviously, should not be used on an area that pets or children would be expected to eat from or lick.
- FIGURE 1 is a partially exploded perspective drawing of one embodiment of the invention.
- FIGURE 2 is a partially exploded perspective drawing of a second embodiment of the invention.
- FIGURE 3 is a partial side sectional view of the embodiment of FIGURE 1 taken along section lines 3-3 showing the invention in an essentially upright position, with fluid transfer mechanism depicted schematically.
- FIGURES 4 and 5 are illustrative drawings of the invention showing the method of use of the applicator in the essentially inverted position.
- FIGURE 6 is a sectional detail view of the fluid transfer mechanism of the invention oriented in an upright position.
- FIGURE 7 is a sectional detail view of the fluid transfer mechanism of the invention oriented in an essentially inverted position.
- FIGURE 8 is a top view of the applicator cap surface of the embodiment of FIGURE 1.
- FIGURE 9 is an exploded detail side sectional view of the applicator cap, pad, and part of the fluid transfer means, taken along section line 3-3 of Figure 1. Description of the Preferred Embodiment
- FIGURES 1 and 2 show partially exploded views of two possible embodiments of fluid applicator apparatus 10, functionally similar but differing in the orientation of the top surface 20 of applicator cap 30 and of pad of porous material 40.
- FIGURES 1 and 2 also show fluid reservoir 50, protective overcap 54, closure cap 60, which sits over the neck 52 of fluid reservoir 50, and, emerging from closure cap 60, fluid outlet 70 (which is part of fluid transfer means 80 which is itself not visible in FIGURES 1 and 2).
- fluid transfer means 80 includes a pumping mechanism 82, a ball check valve assembly 84, a dip tube 86 extending from the bottom of the combined pumping mechanism and ball check valve assembly toward the bottom of fluid reservoir 50, the dip tube having fluid inlet 87 at its bottom end, fluid outlet means 70 situated on the top of pumping mechanism 82 and extending through closure cap 60.
- fluid transfer means so can be crimped into the neck of the fluid reservoir, making refill impossible but minimizing access to the contents and thus adding a child protective feature to the device.
- the neck 52 of fluid reservoir 50 and closure cap 60 may be configured with matching screw threads, which would allow the apparatus to be opened to allow refill. Details of the preferred embodiment of ball check valve 84 are further shown in FIGURES 6 and 7.
- FIGURE 3 shows the fluid applicator apparatus in the upright position, the position in which the apparatus would be oriented to apply a strip of insecticide to the underside of a cabinet or like surface, the applicator being filled with fluid 90 (illustrated only in Figs 6 and 7).
- fluid 90 illustrated only in Figs 6 and 7.
- FIGURES 4 and 5 show the apparatus in the essentially inverted position, as it would be oriented to apply a strip of insecticide along a floor, the inside lower surface of a cabinet, or like surface.
- FIGURE 4 shows the apparatus with fluid reservoir 50 and applicator cap 30 telescoped into each other along slide area 92 (visible in FIGURE 5) on fluid reservoir 50. This position as described above, forces the fluid from the pumping mechanism 82 and hence into pad of porous material 40.
- FIGURE 5 shows fluid reservoir 50 and applicator cap 30 in the extended position, in which a predetermined volume of fluid is pulled into pumping mechanism 82 through fluid inlet 100.
- protective overcap 54 which protects the apparatus during transport and handling and prevents fluid transfer means 80 from being accidentally activated, has been removed before the applicator is used.
- FIGS 6 and 7 show details of the pumping and ball check valve mechanisms, with dip tube 86 truncated. While many variations of pump and dip tube assemblies exist and may be used in the present invention, the preferred pumping mechanism is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,230,242, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The combination of this basic pump mechanism with the ball check valve, which creates the unique "any orientation" feature of the mechanism, is disclosed by pending U.S. Pat. Ser. No. 305,288. When applicator cap 30 is telescoped against the main body of fluid reservoir 50 (as shown in Figures 4 and 5), fluid outlet 70 is pressed back into pumping mechanism 82 and compresses biasing spring 94.
- the fluid transfer mechanism When the apparatus is in the upright orientation, the fluid transfer mechanism, as shown in Figure 6, operates as follows: ball 98 sits over and thus blocks first fluid inlet 100, so that fluid 90 can only be drawn into pumping mechanism 82 through second fluid inlet 87 at the end of dip tube 86.
- the fluid transfer mechanism When the apparatus is held in an essentially inverted, angled orientation, as shown in FIGURE 7, the fluid transfer mechanism operates as follows: ball 98 has, as the apparatus is tilted, rolled along channel 102 and, by so doing, uncovered first fluid inlet 100. In this orientation, as the pumping mechanism 82 is actuated as described above, fluid is drawn into chamber 96 through first fluid inlet 100. Second fluid inlet 87, in this orientation, will most likely be above the level of fluid 90. With two potential fluid inlets, one (87) located near the bottom of the fluid reservoir and the other (100) located near the top of the fluid reservoir, fiuid may be pumped in any orientation. The only limitation would be that if the apparatus were held at a shallow angle and inadequate fluid remained to cover fluid inlet 87. In such a case, the user would only need to steepen the angle to be able to pump out the remaining fluid.
- FIGURES 8 and 9 show design and assembly details of applicator cap 30 and pad of porous material 40.
- applicator cap 30 has formed within its top surface 20 recess 106, designed to accept pad of porous material 40, central apertures 102, and channels 104 extending outwardly from apertures 102.
- Fluid outlet 70 interference fits into receiving area 108, creating a seal.
- FIGURE 9 when the apparatus is assembled, fluid outlet 70 sets just below and in contact with the portion of applicator cap surface 20 that contains apertures 102.
- Pad of porous material sits above apertures 102 and channels 104 in recess 106.
- fluid transfer means 80 is activated, as described above, fluid is ejected from fluid outlet 70, and then passes through apertures 102. Channels 104 then serve to spread the fluid ejected from apertures 102 along the underside of pad of porous material 40.
- a brush-type applicator might be preferable to the pad of porous material were the fluid applicator to be used to apply cleansing fluids to fabrics or irregular surfaces.
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- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
- Catching Or Destruction (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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US36943489A | 1989-06-19 | 1989-06-19 | |
PCT/US1990/003202 WO1990015567A1 (en) | 1989-06-19 | 1990-06-05 | Fluid applicator apparatus |
US369434 | 2003-02-19 |
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EP0486500A4 true EP0486500A4 (en) | 1992-03-18 |
EP0486500A1 EP0486500A1 (en) | 1992-05-27 |
EP0486500B1 EP0486500B1 (en) | 1995-11-29 |
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EP (1) | EP0486500B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2842942B2 (en) |
KR (1) | KR950000366B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1024908C (en) |
AR (1) | AR247064A1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE130739T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU630981B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2056408A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69023911D1 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2079475T3 (en) |
NZ (1) | NZ233995A (en) |
PH (1) | PH26856A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1990015567A1 (en) |
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ES2079475T3 (en) | 1996-01-16 |
JPH04506174A (en) | 1992-10-29 |
EP0486500B1 (en) | 1995-11-29 |
AU630981B2 (en) | 1992-11-12 |
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WO1990015567A1 (en) | 1990-12-27 |
KR950000366B1 (en) | 1995-01-16 |
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NZ233995A (en) | 1992-06-25 |
PH26856A (en) | 1992-11-16 |
CN1049804A (en) | 1991-03-13 |
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