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US3216618A
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Automatic spray mist dispenser
Assignee: HUNTER PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1964-02-19
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1984-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry M Hunter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/26; B65D83/262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
AN AUTOMATIC SPRAY MIST DISPENSER OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A CABINET HAVING A DOOR, AN APERTURE IN SAID DOOR THROUGH WHICH A SPRAY MIST IS DISCHARGED, A RECESSED SUPPORT SECURED TO THE REAR WALL OF SAID CABINET SUPPORTABLY RECEIVING AN INVERTED PRESSURE TANK OF FLUID MATERIAL, HAVING A SPRING-PRESSED DISPENSING VALVE, MOTOR DRIVEN CLOCKWORK HAVING AN OUTPUT SHAFT SECURED IN FIXED POSITION IN SAID CABINET, A SPRING BIASED TANDEM LEVER, AN ENERGY STORING SPRING AND A COMPRESSION ROLLER CARRIED BY SAID TANDEM LEVER, AN ELONGATED VERTICALLY DISPOSED PLATE SECURED IN FIXED POSITION IN SAID CABINET, A SEGMENTAL CAM SURFACE FORMED IN SAID PLATE ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, SAID SPRING BIASED TANDEM LEVER BEING CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF SAID CLOCKWORK FOR ROTATION THEREWITH IN POSITION FOR SAID ROLLER TO ENGAGE SAID CAM SURFACE, AN ELONGATED LEVER HAVING ONE END THEREOF PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID PLATE WITH THE FREE END THEREOF DISPOSED IN POSITION TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID ROLLER UPON SAID ROLLER LEAVING SAID CAM SURFACE DURING EACH REVOLUTION OF SAID TANDEM LEVER BY SAID CLOCKWORK, SAID TANDEM LEVER BEING OPERATIVE THROUGH SAID ROLLER TO ACTUATE SAID ELONGATED LEVER, AND SAID ELONGATED LEVER BEING ADAPTED TO ACTUATE SAID VALVE TO PERIODICALLY DISPENSE SPRAY MIST THEREFROM EACH TIME SAID ELONGATED LEVER IS ACTUATED BY SAID TANDEM LEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
AN AUTOMATIC SPRAY MIST DISPENSER OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A CABINET HAVING A DOOR, AN APERTURE IN SAID DOOR THROUGH WHICH A SPRAY MIST IS DISCHARGED, A RECESSED SUPPORT SECURED TO THE REAR WALL OF SAID CABINET SUPPORTABLY RECEIVING AN INVERTED PRESSURE TANK OF FLUID MATERIAL, HAVING A SPRING-PRESSED DISPENSING VALVE, MOTOR DRIVEN CLOCKWORK HAVING AN OUTPUT SHAFT SECURED IN FIXED POSITION IN SAID CABINET, A SPRING BIASED TANDEM LEVER, AN ENERGY STORING SPRING AND A COMPRESSION ROLLER CARRIED BY SAID TANDEM LEVER, AN ELONGATED VERTICALLY DISPOSED PLATE SECURED IN FIXED POSITION IN SAID CABINET, A SEGMENTAL CAM SURFACE FORMED IN SAID PLATE ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, SAID SPRING BIASED TANDEM LEVER BEING CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF SAID CLOCKWORK FOR ROTATION THEREWITH IN POSITION FOR SAID ROLLER TO ENGAGE SAID CAM SURFACE, AN ELONGATED LEVER HAVING ONE END THEREOF PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID PLATE WITH THE FREE END THEREOF DISPOSED IN POSITION TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID ROLLER UPON SAID ROLLER LEAVING SAID CAM SURFACE DURING EACH REVOLUTION OF SAID TANDEM LEVER BY SAID CLOCKWORK, SAID TANDEM LEVER BEING OPERATIVE THROUGH SAID ROLLER TO ACTUATE SAID ELONGATED LEVER, AND SAID ELONGATED LEVER BEING ADAPTED TO ACTUATE SAID VALVE TO PERIODICALLY DISPENSE SPRAY MIST THEREFROM EACH TIME SAID ELONGATED LEVER IS ACTUATED BY SAID TANDEM LEVER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |