GB2038952A - An Actuating Device for a Spray Can - Google Patents

An Actuating Device for a Spray Can Download PDF

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GB2038952A
GB2038952A GB7849793A GB7849793A GB2038952A GB 2038952 A GB2038952 A GB 2038952A GB 7849793 A GB7849793 A GB 7849793A GB 7849793 A GB7849793 A GB 7849793A GB 2038952 A GB2038952 A GB 2038952A
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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

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Abstract

An aerosol spray can is actuated by a pivoted trigger lever 2 mounted in a support member 1. The support member 1 engages on the spray can 5, and the trigger lever has a part 8 which can be moved to cause the lever to pivot and depress the can nozzle. The support member 1 is attached to the can 5 in such a way that the can can be lifted by the support member. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION An Actuating Device for a Spray Can This invention relates to an actuating device for a spray can.
Spray cans are generally operated by depressing a button on the top of the can with the finger of a hand which is holding the can. In some applications, for example spray painting, spraying has to be continued for a considerable period and this can be tiring on the finger. Additionally, there is a danger of the finger becoming contaminated with the material being sprayed.
According to the invention, there is provided an actuating device for a spray can, which comprises a support member for attachment to a spray can in the region of the nozzle thereof, the support member having a grip portion, and a trigger lever pivoted to the support member and having one part adapted to cooperate with the spray can nozzle and another part adjacent the support member grip portion so that on drawing said other part of the lever towards the grip portion, the lever pivots and depresses the nozzle of the spray can.
Most aerosol spray cans have a standard configuration of upper can, seal, valve and spray nozzle. The support member can therefore have a standard clip portion which will fit onto any standard can. Preferably this clip portion is partcircular and is adapted to engage in the groove between the upper can and the seal of a spray can.
The grip portion is preferably positioned at an angle to the rest of the support member in the manner of a pistol grip. Said one and other parts of the trigger lever are then also correspondingly angled.
The position of the trigger lever pivot can be chosen to give any desired mechanical advantage.
The invention will now be further described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing which is a schematic side view of an actuating device according to the invention in place on a spray can.
The actuating device comprises a support member 1 and a trigger lever 2. The support member has a grip portion 3 and has its free end 4 received on a spray can 5. The trigger lever 2 has a part 6 which cooperates with a nozzle 7 of the spray can 5, and a part 8 which is arranged adjacent the grip portion 3. The trigger lever 2 is mounted in the support member 1 on a pivot 9 so that when the trigger lever part 8 is squeezed towards the grip portion 3, the part 6 is rotated about the pivot 9 and depresses the nozzle 7 so that the contents of the can 5 are sprayed out.
The clip portion 10 of the support member has a part-circular flange which flips into and engages with a groove 11 between the upper can 12 and the seal 13 of the spray can. The engagement is such that the spray can is supported by the support member and so the whole assembly can be lifted by an operator holding the grip portion.
The clip portion 10 should be a snap-fit in the groove 11.
The position of the pivot 9 can be altered to alter the mechanical advantage which is required to produce the necessary pressure to depress the spray can nozzle 7.
The device described provides a comfortable handle and an easy method of operating spray cans. Because of the mechanical advantage available to the user, it is possibie to have greater control over the depression of the nozzle and therefore over the opening of the can valve. When required, it is possible to vary the volume of spray emitted by careful controi of the trigger lever. The user's hand is kept away from the spray itself.
Claims
1. An actuating device for a spray can, which device comprises a support member for attachment to a spray-can in the region of the nozzle thereof, the support member having a grip portion, and a trigger lever pivoted to the support member and having one part adapted to cooperate with the spray can nozzle and another part adjacent the support member grip portion so that on drawing said other part of the lever towards the grip portion the lever pivots and depresses the nozzle of the spray can.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support member has a clip portion adapted to be a snap-fit on a standard spray can.
3. A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the clip portion includes a part-circular flange adapted to engage in the groove between the upper can and the seal of the spray can.
4. A device as claimed iri any preceding claim, wherein the grip portion is positioned at an angle to the rest of the support member in the manner of a pistol grip, and the two parts of the trigger lever are correspondingly angled.
5. An actuating device for a spray can, substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION An Actuating Device for a Spray Can This invention relates to an actuating device for a spray can. Spray cans are generally operated by depressing a button on the top of the can with the finger of a hand which is holding the can. In some applications, for example spray painting, spraying has to be continued for a considerable period and this can be tiring on the finger. Additionally, there is a danger of the finger becoming contaminated with the material being sprayed. According to the invention, there is provided an actuating device for a spray can, which comprises a support member for attachment to a spray can in the region of the nozzle thereof, the support member having a grip portion, and a trigger lever pivoted to the support member and having one part adapted to cooperate with the spray can nozzle and another part adjacent the support member grip portion so that on drawing said other part of the lever towards the grip portion, the lever pivots and depresses the nozzle of the spray can. Most aerosol spray cans have a standard configuration of upper can, seal, valve and spray nozzle. The support member can therefore have a standard clip portion which will fit onto any standard can. Preferably this clip portion is partcircular and is adapted to engage in the groove between the upper can and the seal of a spray can. The grip portion is preferably positioned at an angle to the rest of the support member in the manner of a pistol grip. Said one and other parts of the trigger lever are then also correspondingly angled. The position of the trigger lever pivot can be chosen to give any desired mechanical advantage. The invention will now be further described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing which is a schematic side view of an actuating device according to the invention in place on a spray can. The actuating device comprises a support member 1 and a trigger lever 2. The support member has a grip portion 3 and has its free end 4 received on a spray can 5. The trigger lever 2 has a part 6 which cooperates with a nozzle 7 of the spray can 5, and a part 8 which is arranged adjacent the grip portion 3. The trigger lever 2 is mounted in the support member 1 on a pivot 9 so that when the trigger lever part 8 is squeezed towards the grip portion 3, the part 6 is rotated about the pivot 9 and depresses the nozzle 7 so that the contents of the can 5 are sprayed out. The clip portion 10 of the support member has a part-circular flange which flips into and engages with a groove 11 between the upper can 12 and the seal 13 of the spray can. The engagement is such that the spray can is supported by the support member and so the whole assembly can be lifted by an operator holding the grip portion. The clip portion 10 should be a snap-fit in the groove 11. The position of the pivot 9 can be altered to alter the mechanical advantage which is required to produce the necessary pressure to depress the spray can nozzle 7. The device described provides a comfortable handle and an easy method of operating spray cans. Because of the mechanical advantage available to the user, it is possibie to have greater control over the depression of the nozzle and therefore over the opening of the can valve. When required, it is possible to vary the volume of spray emitted by careful controi of the trigger lever. The user's hand is kept away from the spray itself. Claims
1. An actuating device for a spray can, which device comprises a support member for attachment to a spray-can in the region of the nozzle thereof, the support member having a grip portion, and a trigger lever pivoted to the support member and having one part adapted to cooperate with the spray can nozzle and another part adjacent the support member grip portion so that on drawing said other part of the lever towards the grip portion the lever pivots and depresses the nozzle of the spray can.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support member has a clip portion adapted to be a snap-fit on a standard spray can.
3. A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the clip portion includes a part-circular flange adapted to engage in the groove between the upper can and the seal of the spray can.
4. A device as claimed iri any preceding claim, wherein the grip portion is positioned at an angle to the rest of the support member in the manner of a pistol grip, and the two parts of the trigger lever are correspondingly angled.
5. An actuating device for a spray can, substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
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Cited By (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4432474A (en) * 1980-07-08 1984-02-21 Can-Gun Limited Handle and actuating device for pressurized dispensers
US4499796A (en) * 1983-08-29 1985-02-19 Miller Jon L Fluid pressure releasing tool
GB2190709A (en) * 1986-04-04 1987-11-25 Farco A cap for an aerosol can
US4805812A (en) * 1987-12-11 1989-02-21 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can actuation device with locking mechanism
GB2218471A (en) * 1988-05-19 1989-11-15 Item Products Ltd Aerosol can accessory
GB2220989A (en) * 1988-07-04 1990-01-24 Chen Teng Mo Shaving cream dispenser
US4971257A (en) * 1989-11-27 1990-11-20 Marc Birge Electrostatic aerosol spray can assembly
USRE33860E (en) * 1988-05-24 1992-03-31 Fountain shaving device
US5323937A (en) * 1993-06-08 1994-06-28 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can actuation device with improved can retention
US6981622B2 (en) 2002-05-24 2006-01-03 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can holding and actuating device
US8272542B2 (en) * 2008-02-29 2012-09-25 Safeworld International Inc. Spray can handle attachment

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4432474A (en) * 1980-07-08 1984-02-21 Can-Gun Limited Handle and actuating device for pressurized dispensers
US4499796A (en) * 1983-08-29 1985-02-19 Miller Jon L Fluid pressure releasing tool
GB2190709B (en) * 1986-04-04 1989-11-22 Farco A cap for an aerosol can
GB2190709A (en) * 1986-04-04 1987-11-25 Farco A cap for an aerosol can
US4805812A (en) * 1987-12-11 1989-02-21 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can actuation device with locking mechanism
GB2218471B (en) * 1988-05-19 1991-11-20 Item Products Ltd Aerosol can accessory
GB2218471A (en) * 1988-05-19 1989-11-15 Item Products Ltd Aerosol can accessory
USRE33860E (en) * 1988-05-24 1992-03-31 Fountain shaving device
GB2220989A (en) * 1988-07-04 1990-01-24 Chen Teng Mo Shaving cream dispenser
GB2220989B (en) * 1988-07-04 1992-05-13 Chen Teng Mo Shaving cream dispenser
US4971257A (en) * 1989-11-27 1990-11-20 Marc Birge Electrostatic aerosol spray can assembly
US5323937A (en) * 1993-06-08 1994-06-28 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can actuation device with improved can retention
US6981622B2 (en) 2002-05-24 2006-01-03 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can holding and actuating device
US7121435B2 (en) 2002-05-24 2006-10-17 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can holding an actuating device
US7216784B2 (en) 2002-05-24 2007-05-15 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can holding and actuating device
US7316334B1 (en) 2002-05-24 2008-01-08 Delshar Industries, Inc. Spray can holding and actuating device
US8272542B2 (en) * 2008-02-29 2012-09-25 Safeworld International Inc. Spray can handle attachment

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