EP3122467A1 - Dispositif de distribution par pulvérisation de soins personnels - Google Patents

Dispositif de distribution par pulvérisation de soins personnels

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EP3122467A1
EP3122467A1 EP14887316.9A EP14887316A EP3122467A1 EP 3122467 A1 EP3122467 A1 EP 3122467A1 EP 14887316 A EP14887316 A EP 14887316A EP 3122467 A1 EP3122467 A1 EP 3122467A1
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Prior art keywords
wand
liquid
canister
tube
nozzle
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EP3122467A4 (fr
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Candice Alice Boyne
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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 for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/28—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor
    • B65D83/30—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for guiding the flow of the dispensed content, e.g. funnels or hoods
    • B65D83/303—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for guiding the flow of the dispensed content, e.g. funnels or hoods using extension tubes located in or at the nozzle outlets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/60—Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
    • B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
    • B05B15/652—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
    • 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
    • B05B11/0089—Dispensing tubes
    • B05B11/0091—Dispensing tubes movable, e.g. articulated on the sprayer
    • 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 for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/16—Actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Actuator caps
    • B65D83/206—Actuator caps comprising cantilevered actuating elements, e.g. levers pivoting about living hinges

Definitions

  • the present invention generally relates to apparatus and methods for the delivery of liquid, and more specifically, to the delivery of spray tanning and personal care solutions by self-application.
  • pressurized spray devices provide more even application, but are cumbersome with the interference of long tubes used to convey the solution to the applicator or motors to provide pressurization.
  • the containers containing the tanning solution are separate from the applicator, therefore restricting the ability to move or ideally position the applicator, particularly during self- application.
  • the nozzles or applicators which provide a stream of tanning solution may be difficult to manage.
  • one portable spray device as described in U.S. Patent Application No. US2004/0050962 A1 utilizes a cylindrical metal canister, similar to a propane tank, containing a propellant and a liquid.
  • a long tube extends from the canister to a sprayer.
  • the pressure allows nozzles in the sprayer to provide fluid in the form of a steady mist.
  • the large size of the canister that encloses the propellant and liquid dictates that the device remain stationary on the ground. Therefore, only the nozzles may be easily manipulated.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,407,124 provides another example of a spray system wherein several reservoirs resembling aerosol canisters contain a liquid, and the reservoirs are held in pouches fixed on a belt of the user.
  • a long coiled hose extends from a valve on the reservoir being used to a nozzle for spraying.
  • the spray system is portable, the necessity of the pouch and belt may limit the user's maneuverability.
  • U.S. Patent Application No. US 2004/0251272 A1 presents a sunless tanning spray dispenser which includes a rigid outer canister having a valve and a nozzle.
  • a tanning solution and a propellant are housed in the canister which resembles a common aerosol can.
  • this spray device is unencumbered with long tubes or hoses or a stationary source of liquid.
  • the user is limited to spraying only to the immediate vicinity of the canister. Therefore, should the user wish to achieve an even application to both the front and back of the body, the user may have difficulty in reaching certain areas of the back.
  • an apparatus for delivering liquid comprises a supply canister adapted to contain the liquid; a canister cap attached to the supply canister; a wand pivotably attached to the canister cap; a trigger adapted to release the liquid in the supply canister; and a tube to carry the liquid to a spray nozzle at a distal end of the wand.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a top cover opened;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a canister of the device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a sprayer wand of the device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a right-hand half of the sprayer wand of Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of a left-hand half of the sprayer wand of Figure 3;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a sprayer tip of the device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of an opened canister cap of the device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of a button to pivotably connect the sprayer wand of Figure 3 with the canister cap of Figure 7;
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of the device of Figure 1 with a portion of the canister cap removed;
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of a trigger of the device of Figure 1
  • Figure 1 1 is a perspective view of a valve coupler of the device of Figure 1
  • the present invention provides apparatus and methods for delivering and applying liquids, such as to a human body.
  • the liquids delivered may include sun care and cosmetic products, such as suntan lotion, sunscreen, sun-block, self-tanning solution, sunless tanners, after sun moisturizers, insect repellant, make-up, bronzing liquid, moisturizing lotions, special body sprays, and the like.
  • the liquid can be practically any other type of liquid.
  • pesticides, lubricants, paint, medical sprays, and the like may be delivered from the apparatus of the present invention.
  • the present invention may be used to facilitate self-application of the liquids, as the size and lightweight construction of the delivery device of the present invention enable a user to easily reach various locations on the body.
  • the present invention incorporates a nozzle and a pressurized supply canister into an integrated, portable spray device while maintaining a distance between the nozzle and supply canister so as to facilitate access to areas which may be difficult to reach.
  • the user may hold the wand in an inverted position over her shoulder, and direct it toward her back, thereby reaching areas she might not be able to access with a short nozzle.
  • the present invention may also eliminate the need for a lengthy exposed intermediate tube between the supply canister and the nozzle.
  • the conventional air- brushing type of liquid delivery systems rely on a short spray gun or nozzle that is typically connected to a supply of compressed air via a lengthy exposed intermediate tube external to the spray gun. Often, the lengthy tube will hang suspended between the spray gun and the canister.
  • An embodiment of the present invention uses a supply canister for holding liquid at a location remote from a nozzle location.
  • a wand which contains a tube within, has a nozzle at one end and can be connected to the supply canister.
  • the nozzle may be manipulated to spray the body at various angles and levels without the interference of external tubes.
  • FIG 1 is perspective view of a spray device 10 having a canister cap 12 in an open position.
  • the device 10 may include a supply canister 14 and a wand 16.
  • the supply canister 14 may contain a liquid, such as a self tanning spray, to be delivered by the device 10.
  • the liquid may be pressurized within the supply canister 14.
  • the wand 16 may be pivotably attached to the canister cap 12, as discussed in greater detail below.
  • Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the canister 14.
  • the canister 14 may have a canister valve 18.
  • the canister valve 18 may release liquid from in side the canister 14 by pressing the valve 18 inward toward the body of the canister 14.
  • Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the wand 16.
  • a distal end 20 of the wand may include a spray nozzle 22 (see Figure 6).
  • a proximal end 24 of the wand may include a through hole 26.
  • the through hole 26 may allow for the wand 16 to be pivotably attached to the canister cap 12.
  • a slot 28 in the proximal end 24 may permit a tube 30 (see Figure 4) to span from within the canister cap 12 to the distal end 20 of the wand 16.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show a right-hand half 32 and a left-hand half 34 of the wand 16.
  • the tube 30 may be a continuous length of flexible tubing that may span the length of the wand 16.
  • the tube 30 may connect to a tube connection end 36 of the spray nozzle 78, as shown in Figure 6.
  • the spray nozzle 78 may include a spray outlet 38 for delivering the liquid in the canister 14 onto an object, such as a person.
  • the canister cap 12 may include, in one embodiment of the present invention, a first half 40 and a second half 42 that may be joined together by a living hinge 44.
  • Each half 40, 42 may include a wand attachment member 46.
  • Each wand attachment member 46 may be formed integrally with the canister cap 12 and may include a through hole 48.
  • the wand attachment members 46 may sandwich the proximal end 24 of the wand 16.
  • the through holes 48 may align with the through hole 26 of the wand 16.
  • a button member 50 may be used to secure the wand 16 to each half 40, 42 of the canister cap 12.
  • One button member 50 may be inserted into through hole 48 of one half 40 of the canister cap 12.
  • Another button member 50 may be inserted into through hole 48 of the other half 42 of the canister cap 12.
  • the button members 50 may pass within through hole 26 of the wand 16 to hold each half 32, 34 of the wand 16.
  • Tabs 52 of the button member 50 may prevent removal of the button member 50 once inserted to pivotably retain the wand 16 to the canister cap 12.
  • a single button member 50 may be used to pass through the through holes 48 of both halves 40, 42 of the canister cap and the through hole 26 of the wand.
  • a trigger 54 may be disposed with a triggering end 56 disposed within the canister cap 12 and a trigger end 58 extending outwardly from the canister cap 12.
  • the trigger end 58 may be squeezed by the user, as discussed below, to release the liquid from the canister 14.
  • the triggering end 56 may move substantially in the direction of arrow 60 when a user squeezes the trigger end 58 of the trigger 54.
  • a sloped surface 62 of the triggering end 56 may depress rollers 64 disposed on each end of a valve coupler 66. This depression may cause the valve coupler 66 to move toward the body of the canister 14, causing the liquid in the canister 14 to be released from a valve coupler male fitting 76.
  • the valve coupler male fitting 76 may attach to the tube 30 that extends through the wand 16.
  • the rollers 64 may attach to roller pins 68.
  • the trigger 54 may be further secured to the canister cap 12 with a pin 70.
  • a slot 72 may be disposed within the trigger 54 to allow movement of the trigger 54 in the direction of arrow 60 while limiting movement of the trigger in other directions.
  • a user may pivot the wand 16 at a desired angle relative to the canister 14. The user may then depress the trigger 54 which may cause the sloped surfaces 62 of the trigger 54 to depress the valve coupler 66. This may cause liquid in the canister 14 to be released from the coupler male fitting 76, through the tube 30 and out through the spray nozzle 78.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil pour distribuer un liquide qui comprend une baguette dotée d'une buse, un commutateur à bascule et un récipient d'alimentation permettant de distribuer des solutions auto-bronzantes et bronzantes à un corps humain. La baguette peut être fixée de manière pivotante à un capuchon attaché sur le récipient d'alimentation contenant le liquide choisi pour être distribué sans avoir recours à un tube externe exposé suspendu entre la baguette et le récipient d'alimentation.
EP14887316.9A 2014-03-25 2014-03-25 Dispositif de distribution par pulvérisation de soins personnels Withdrawn EP3122467A4 (fr)

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JP (1) JP2017512728A (fr)
CN (1) CN106457270A (fr)
AU (1) AU2014388396A1 (fr)
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AU2014388396A1 (en) 2016-11-10
BR112016021877A2 (pt) 2017-08-15
JP2017512728A (ja) 2017-05-25
WO2015147808A1 (fr) 2015-10-01
EP3122467A4 (fr) 2017-11-29

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