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US3704830A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Door mounted spraying devices

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-03
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1991-11-03
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Abstract

Abstract A spraying device comprising a housing carried by the movable door of a room and containing a pressurized spray container for a deodorant or other liquid, the housing carrying a movable projecting part in a position to be contacted by a part of the door frame each time that the door is closed to thereby depress the plunger of the spray container and spray the contents of the same. The invention contemplates the provision of an improved mounting means for the housing and by which the housing is assured of being in the required position on the door relatively to the door frame for the effective depression of the sprayoperating lever when the door is moved to a closed position.

Inventors

  • 👤 William J Faso

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 22:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/26; B65D83/267

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 103 words
A mounting for a door-borne spraying device comprising, a housing containing a receptacle from which a fluid is ejected upon the closure of a door upon which the housing is carried, a movable operating lever having a part projecting out of the housing, said lever being adapted when pressed to cause ejection of the fluid, a support for the housing consisting of a clip fitting over the top of the door, said clip having a flexible part adapted to automatically adjust the housing at the proper height to secure contact between the operating lever and the door frame when the door is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 103 words
A mounting for a door-borne spraying device comprising, a housing containing a receptacle from which a fluid is ejected upon the closure of a door upon which the housing is carried, a movable operating lever having a part projecting out of the housing, said lever being adapted when pressed to cause ejection of the fluid, a support for the housing consisting of a clip fitting over the top of the door, said clip having a flexible part adapted to automatically adjust the housing at the proper height to secure contact between the operating lever and the door frame when the door is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 47 words
A mounting for a door-borne spraying device according to claim 1, wherein the clip is of substantially U-shape, one of the legs of the clip having laterally projecting lugs, and the housing having slots into which the lugs project to thereby attach the clip to the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
A mounting according to claim 2, wherein the clip is apertured at a point between the lugs to thereby provide clearance for the projecting part of the operating lever.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 26 words
A mounting according to claim 2, wherein the lugs have struck-out tabs and the housing has openings leading from the slots for engagement by said tabs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 121 words
In a spraying device of the character described, a housing containing a spray receptacle, an operating lever having a part projecting out of the housing for movement by contact with a part of the door frame when the door on which the device is mounted is moved to a closed position, a clip having a leg provided with parts which enter the housing to thereby attach the clip to the housing, said leg extending along one face of the door, the clip including a second leg extending along an opposite face of the door, the clip including a springy portion located between the two legs, said portion being positioned above the top of the door and being in resilient contact therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 121 words
In a spraying device of the character described, a housing containing a spray receptacle, an operating lever having a part projecting out of the housing for movement by contact with a part of the door frame when the door on which the device is mounted is moved to a closed position, a clip having a leg provided with parts which enter the housing to thereby attach the clip to the housing, said leg extending along one face of the door, the clip including a second leg extending along an opposite face of the door, the clip including a springy portion located between the two legs, said portion being positioned above the top of the door and being in resilient contact therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 60 words
A spraying device according to claim 5, wherein the clip is of substantially U-shape, one of the legs thereof having spaced-apart laterally extended lugs, the housing being provided at the rear with spaced slots into which the lugs extend to thereby attach the clip to the housing, and the projecting part of the operating lever being movable between the lugs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 167 words
A spraying device for mounting on a movable door and operative to spray a fluid into a room for which the door forms a closure, the device including a housing containing a spray receptacle, the housing carrying a movable operating lever effective when contacting with a part of a door frame to cause spraying of the contents of the receptacle out of the housing, a mounting for the housing consisting of a metal, springy clip fitting over the top of the door at the rear oF the housing, the housing having slots at its rear, the clip including lugs entering the slots at its rear, the clip including lugs entering the slots to attach the clip to the housing, the clip having an aperture between the lugs through which a projecting part of the operating lever is movable, the clip including a central resilient part located between the legs on the clip, said central part being flexible to close the space between the door and its frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 167 words
A spraying device for mounting on a movable door and operative to spray a fluid into a room for which the door forms a closure, the device including a housing containing a spray receptacle, the housing carrying a movable operating lever effective when contacting with a part of a door frame to cause spraying of the contents of the receptacle out of the housing, a mounting for the housing consisting of a metal, springy clip fitting over the top of the door at the rear oF the housing, the housing having slots at its rear, the clip including lugs entering the slots at its rear, the clip including lugs entering the slots to attach the clip to the housing, the clip having an aperture between the lugs through which a projecting part of the operating lever is movable, the clip including a central resilient part located between the legs on the clip, said central part being flexible to close the space between the door and its frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 99 words
A spraying device for mounting on a door to direct a mist into a room upon closure of the door, a clip attached to the device for supporting it on the door, the clip having parts embracing the door between them, a web extending between such parts and overlying the top edge of the door, said web having a struck-out, downwardly directed spring tongue engaging against the top edge of the door and being effective to cause a part of the clip to close varying distances between the top of the door and a part of the door frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 99 words
A spraying device for mounting on a door to direct a mist into a room upon closure of the door, a clip attached to the device for supporting it on the door, the clip having parts embracing the door between them, a web extending between such parts and overlying the top edge of the door, said web having a struck-out, downwardly directed spring tongue engaging against the top edge of the door and being effective to cause a part of the clip to close varying distances between the top of the door and a part of the door frame.

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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) 1975-12-05 1976-06-05 1976-12-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-12-05 1980-06-05 1980-12-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-12-05 1984-06-05 1984-12-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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