Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
141003000 | Aerosol or gas-charged type | 19 |
20080202627 | Dosing System and Method - A method for introducing a bittering agent into an aerosol container. The method can include the steps of: adding a dose of the bittering agent in the container, positioning a valve on the container, crimping the valve to the container, and adding an aerosol propellant to the container. The method can further include the step of adding an actuator to the container. The method can further include the step of testing the container in a bath. The steps of adding a dose of the bittering agent in the container and positioning a valve on the container can be performed by an automated device. | 08-28-2008 |
20090038708 | AEROSOL CAN FILLING SYSTEM - A system for filling pre-charged aerosol cans comprising a frame, a power actuator on the frame having an output member that extends forcibly downwardly through a stroke of fixed length and retracts upwardly, a combined reservoir and filling head supported in the frame generally below the output member, the filling head having a cylindrical dispensing bore and an outlet below the bore adapted to be coupled to the valve of the aerosol can, a dispensing piston with a lower face operable in the bore to create hydraulic pressure on liquid received in the bore from the reservoir, a set of cooperating elements for coupling a dispensing piston to the output member selectively at a plurality of predetermined fixed spacings from the output member, whereby the volume of fluid displaced from the dispensing chamber by the dispensing piston is regulated to fill cans of different capacity while the output member of the power actuator traverses its stroke of constant length. | 02-12-2009 |
20090151809 | METHOD FOR FILLING GASEOUS HYDROGEN STORAGE TANKS - The present invention discloses methods for filling gaseous hydrogen storage tanks. The methods of the present invention include methods for refilling gaseous hydrogen storage tanks utilizing a cascade fill. The methods of the present invention provide for the efficient refilling of the gaseous hydrogen storage tanks and the efficient dispensing of gaseous hydrogen to hydrogen vehicles. | 06-18-2009 |
20090236006 | Temperature-Compensated Dispensing of Compressed Gases - Method for dispensing a gas comprising (a) providing a gas storage system containing pressurized gas and having at least first and second gas storage volumes, first and second flow control valves in flow communication with the first and second gas storage volumes, respectively, wherein each flow control valve is initially closed, and wherein the first gas storage volume has a smaller volumetric capacity than the second gas storage volume; (b) selecting a reference temperature; (c) measuring the ambient temperature; (d) providing a gas receiving vessel and placing it in flow communication with each flow control valve and with the gas storage system; and (e) initiating delivery of the gas by (i) opening the first flow control valve when the ambient temperature is equal to or greater than the reference temperature or (ii) opening the second flow control valve when the ambient temperature is less than the reference temperature. | 09-24-2009 |
20100084044 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CHARGE AEROSOL CONTAINERS WITH FLUID, AND METHOD TO CLEAN A CHARGING APPARATUS - Method for charging an aerosol container with fluid, comprising:—providing an aerosol container ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100218845 | REFILLABLE BAG-ON-VALVE SYSTEM - One embodiment relates to a system including a first bag-on-valve aerosol container including a first valve comprising a first valve stem, and a body having an aperture extending therethrough from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. The aperture is sized to accept the first valve stem at the first end of the body. The aperture is also sized to accept a second valve stem at the second end of the body; the body sized to accept the first valve stem and a second valve stem at the same time. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-02-2010 |
20100294395 | Gas Dispensing Device and Method - A gas dispensing device ( | 11-25-2010 |
20100307634 | Apparatus and method for refilling a refillable container - A refilling apparatus for a refillable container and associated methodology is described and wherein the apparatus includes a refillable dispensing container; a source of pressurized propellant for delivery to the refillable dispensing container; a valve coupled in fluid flowing relation relative to the source of pressurized propellant; a source of a liquid to be dispensed by the refillable container and which is coupled in fluid flowing relation relative to the valve, and a pressurized vessel positioned downstream relative to both the sources of the liquid to be dispensed, and the pressurized propellant, as well as the valve, and which encloses a volume of the liquid to be dispensed to refill a depleted refillable dispensing container when the refillable dispensing container engages the valve. | 12-09-2010 |
20110277874 | EQUILIBRIUM PRESSURE FILLING METHOD FOR FILLING PRE-PRESSURIZED AEROSOL CANS WITH BARRIER SYSTEM - A pressure filling system for filling aerosol cans with liquid includes an enclosure including a top wall, a bottom wall, and side walls which form a filling chamber. An air operated pump is positioned within the filling chamber. A liquid supply tube extends into the chamber and into the pump. A pressurized air supply tube extends into the chamber and into the pump. A pressurized supply outlet tube which extends from the pump to a filling head in the filling chamber. An air purge tube is connected to the filling head to purge excess air from the liquid. A lifting mechanism lifts an aerosol can into engagement with the filling head for receiving pressurized liquid. | 11-17-2011 |
20120118428 | PROPELLANT PILLOW MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE - An improved technique for manufacturing a propellant pillow for use in filling a propellant chamber of an implantable pump is disclosed. The method preferably results in the creation of an already filled propellant pillow, which therefore negates the need for the separate filling of the pillow. | 05-17-2012 |
20120291911 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN AEROSOL DISPENSER - A method of manufacturing an aerosol dispenser. The method comprises making part of the dispenser having an outer container at a first location, and sealing that container. The sealed container may be charged with propellant. The sealed container may then be shipped to a second location to add product and complete manufacture. | 11-22-2012 |
20120291912 | METHOD OF FILLING AND SEALING AN AEROSOL DISPENSER - A method of pressurizing a container usable for an aerosol dispenser. The method comprises providing a pressurizeable outer container and complementary valve cup, at least one having a channel into the container. A manifold is brought into sealing relationship with the channel of the container. Propellant is supplied from the manifold, goes through the channel and into the container. While the manifold is still sealed to the container, the channel is sealed shut to maintain the pressure. Sealing may be accomplished by sonic or ultrasonic welding. | 11-22-2012 |
20120318403 | Pressure Cycle Management In Compressed Gas Dispensing Systems - A method for dispensing compressed gas from two or more compressed gas storage volumes to receiving vessel such as vehicle fuel tanks. Control instructions are provided to cycle the compressed gas storage volumes through pressure cycles in a rolling rotating cascading manner such that each of the compressed gas storage volumes cycle from an upper pressure limit to a lower pressure limit. | 12-20-2012 |
20130048143 | CYLINDER PREPARATION FOR HIGH PURITY ACETYLENE - This invention relates in part to a method for preparing a pressure vessel for receiving high purity acetylene at elevated pressure. The method involves providing a porous filler-containing pressure vessel, deep cleaning the porous filler-containing pressure vessel, purifying a solvent, and charging the purified solvent into the deep cleaned, porous filler-containing pressure vessel. The pressure vessel is then charged with high purity acetylene for storage, transport and/or delivery of the high purity acetylene. The high purity acetylene may be useful as a source material for depositing carbon and carbon-containing films in semiconductor applications. | 02-28-2013 |
20130105040 | Valve for Inflation and Deflation of Air Bags and Method of Use Thereof | 05-02-2013 |
20150020915 | Antiperspirant Spray Devices and Compositions - A method of filling a hand held spray device is disclosed. The spray device includes a body having a reservoir. The method includes filling the reservoir with a first composition having a non-volatile silicone fluid, an antiperspirant active, an organoclay material, and at least one liquid activation enhancer having a Hansen Solubility Parameter for Hydrogen Bonding, δ | 01-22-2015 |
20150020916 | Antiperspirant Spray Devices and Compositions - A method for filling a hand held spray device is disclosed. The spray device has a body with a reservoir. The method includes mixing a non-volatile silicone fluid, an antiperspirant active, at least one liquid activation enhancer and a first portion of an organoclay material to form a first composition, wherein the liquid activation enhancer has a Hansen Solubility Parameter for Hydrogen Bonding, δ | 01-22-2015 |
20160037826 | A PRESSURISED REFILL CANISTER WITH AN OUTLET VALVE - A pressurised refill canister containing a reservoir of composition including a propellant, and a non-metered refill outlet valve comprising a stem displaceable from a first position to a dispensing position against the action of a resilient member. The stem comprises a blind bore open at an outlet end and closed at the opposite end and a lateral bore in the side wall of the stem leading to the blind bore. The refill outlet valve further comprises an annular seal which surrounds the stem whereby, in the first position, the lateral bore is not in communication with the inside of the canister, and in the dispensing position, the lateral bore is arranged to move inside the canister with respect to the seal to open a flow path from the inside of the canister via the lateral bore and along the blind bore to the outlet end. | 02-11-2016 |
20180022536 | RING FOR SECURING A POUCH IN A PRESSURIZED DISPENSER AND METHOD OF PRESSURIZING A PRESSURIZED DISPENSER PROVIDED WITH SUCH A RING | 01-25-2018 |