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Multiple purpose nozzle
Assignee: Leeds and Micallef
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Filing: 1972-08-09
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1992-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A nozzle located at the discharge end of a container includes a tubular member and a cap thereon. The tubular member has a bore in communication with the container interior for passage therethrough of the container contents to be dispensed. The cap is adjustably mounted on the tubular member and capable of being turned to a first position at which the bore of the tubular member is closed to prevent the passage of the material to be dispensed. The cap is adapted to be turned to either of two discharge positions depending on the discharge pattern desired. In these positions the bore is opened and is placed in communication with a laterally offset discharge opening in the closed end of the cap through a passageway defined by cooperating surfaces of the end wall of the tubular member and inside of the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 L Micallef
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:04
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/34; B05B1/3405; B05B1/341; B05B1/3421; B05B1/3431; B05B1/3452; B05B1/12; B05B1/3436; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/26; B65D47/261; B65D47/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
341 words
A multiple purpose nozzle comprising a tubular member having a bore therethrough and through which material to be dispensed is adapted to pass, an adjustable cap associated with the tubular member and adapted to assume a first position at which it seals off the bore to prevent the material from being dispensed, the cap adapted to assume at least one other position at which the material to be dispensed is adapted to pass in a selected predetermined discharge pattern, the cap including a discharge orifice that is radially offset in relation to the axis of the bore of the tubular member and surfaces of the tubular member and cap define a passageway from the bore to the orifice when the cap is in the other position, the tubular member having an end wall, and the cap having an outer flat closed wall having the discharge orifice and a tubular skirt disposed around the end wall, the end wall of the tubular member and the flat closed wall of the cap cooperating to form between them a laterally extending portion of said passageway when the cap is in the other position, the end wall including a cavity of predetermined configuration at the other position which cooperates with the orifice in producing the selected discharge pattern, the cap including a boss extending from the flat wall inwardly within and coaxial with the skirt and being disposed within the bore of the tubular member, the boss having a slot in its free end and the end wall of the tubular member having at least one peripheral slot communicating with the bore and the cavity, said slot in the cap boss communicating with the bore and the peripheral slot in defining the passageway when the cap is in the other position, the boss being adapted to close off the bore and its communication with the peripheral slot when in the first position, and coupling means for associating the cap with the tubular member whereby the cap may be shifted between the first and other position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
341 words
A multiple purpose nozzle comprising a tubular member having a bore therethrough and through which material to be dispensed is adapted to pass, an adjustable cap associated with the tubular member and adapted to assume a first position at which it seals off the bore to prevent the material from being dispensed, the cap adapted to assume at least one other position at which the material to be dispensed is adapted to pass in a selected predetermined discharge pattern, the cap including a discharge orifice that is radially offset in relation to the axis of the bore of the tubular member and surfaces of the tubular member and cap define a passageway from the bore to the orifice when the cap is in the other position, the tubular member having an end wall, and the cap having an outer flat closed wall having the discharge orifice and a tubular skirt disposed around the end wall, the end wall of the tubular member and the flat closed wall of the cap cooperating to form between them a laterally extending portion of said passageway when the cap is in the other position, the end wall including a cavity of predetermined configuration at the other position which cooperates with the orifice in producing the selected discharge pattern, the cap including a boss extending from the flat wall inwardly within and coaxial with the skirt and being disposed within the bore of the tubular member, the boss having a slot in its free end and the end wall of the tubular member having at least one peripheral slot communicating with the bore and the cavity, said slot in the cap boss communicating with the bore and the peripheral slot in defining the passageway when the cap is in the other position, the boss being adapted to close off the bore and its communication with the peripheral slot when in the first position, and coupling means for associating the cap with the tubular member whereby the cap may be shifted between the first and other position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein surfaces of the tubular member and cap define stop means for releasably locating the cap at each of the positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention in accordance with claim 2 wherein the stop means for the first position is determined by engaged longitudinally extending flanges on the tubular member and cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein a laterally projecting bead and accommodating recess cooperate in securing the cap on the tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein there are two of the other positions approximately 180* apart with the discharge pattern of one being a spray and the other pattern being a stream.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
286 words
A multiple purpose nozzle comprising a tubular member having a coaxial bore therethrough and through which material to be dispensed is adapted to pass, an adjustable cap associated with the tubular member and adapted to assume a first position at which it seals off the bore to prevent the material from being dispensed, the rotatable cap adapted to assume at least one other position at which the material to be dispensed is adapted to pass in a selected predetermined discharge pattern, the cap including a rotatable discharge orifice that is radially offset in relation to the axis of the bore of the tubular member and surfaces of the tubular member and cap define a passageway from the bore to the orifice when the cap is in the other position, the tubular member having an end wall, and the cap having an outer flat closed wall having the discharge orifice and a tubular skirt disposed around the end wall, the end wall inclUding a cavity of predetermined configuration at the other position which cooperates with the orifice in producing the selected discharge pattern, the end wall of the tubular member and the flat closed wall of the cap being essentially in the same plane, and coupling means for associating the cap with the tubular member whereby the cap may be shifted between the first and other position, there being two of the other positions approximately 180* apart with the discharge pattern of one being a spray and the other pattern being a stream, the cavity in the end wall of tubular member including a channel which cooperates in producing the stream and a staggered recess for cooperating in producing a mechanical break-up in providing the spray pattern.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
286 words
A multiple purpose nozzle comprising a tubular member having a coaxial bore therethrough and through which material to be dispensed is adapted to pass, an adjustable cap associated with the tubular member and adapted to assume a first position at which it seals off the bore to prevent the material from being dispensed, the rotatable cap adapted to assume at least one other position at which the material to be dispensed is adapted to pass in a selected predetermined discharge pattern, the cap including a rotatable discharge orifice that is radially offset in relation to the axis of the bore of the tubular member and surfaces of the tubular member and cap define a passageway from the bore to the orifice when the cap is in the other position, the tubular member having an end wall, and the cap having an outer flat closed wall having the discharge orifice and a tubular skirt disposed around the end wall, the end wall inclUding a cavity of predetermined configuration at the other position which cooperates with the orifice in producing the selected discharge pattern, the end wall of the tubular member and the flat closed wall of the cap being essentially in the same plane, and coupling means for associating the cap with the tubular member whereby the cap may be shifted between the first and other position, there being two of the other positions approximately 180* apart with the discharge pattern of one being a spray and the other pattern being a stream, the cavity in the end wall of tubular member including a channel which cooperates in producing the stream and a staggered recess for cooperating in producing a mechanical break-up in providing the spray pattern.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
318 words
A multiple purpose nozzle comprising a tubular member having an axially extending passage means therethrough and through which material to be dispensed is adapted to pass, an adjustable cap associated with the tubular member and adapted to assume a first position at which it seals off the passage means to prevent the material from being dispensed, the cap adapted to assume at least on other position at which the material to be dispensed is adapted to pass in a selected predetermined discharge pattern, the cap including a discharge orifice that is offset in relation to the passage means of the tubular member throughout the traverse from the first position to the other position, surfaces of the tubular member and cap define a passageway from the passage means to the orifice when the cap is in the other position, the tubular member having an end wall, and the cap having an outer flat closed wall having the discharge orifice and a tubular skirt disposed around the end wall, the end wall of the tubular member and the flat closed wall of the cap cooperating to form between them a laterally extending portion of said passageway when the cap is in the other position, the passageway including a cavity of predetermined configuration at the other position which cooperates with the orifice in producing the selected discharge pattern, the cap including a boss extending from the flat wall inwardly within and coaxial with the skirt, the boss and tubular member having cooperating slots forming part of the passageway communicating with the passage means and the cavity when the cap is in the other position, the boss being adapted to close off the passage means and its communication with the orifice when the cap is in the first position, and coupling means for associating the cap with the tubular member whereby the cap may be shifted between the first and other position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
318 words
A multiple purpose nozzle comprising a tubular member having an axially extending passage means therethrough and through which material to be dispensed is adapted to pass, an adjustable cap associated with the tubular member and adapted to assume a first position at which it seals off the passage means to prevent the material from being dispensed, the cap adapted to assume at least on other position at which the material to be dispensed is adapted to pass in a selected predetermined discharge pattern, the cap including a discharge orifice that is offset in relation to the passage means of the tubular member throughout the traverse from the first position to the other position, surfaces of the tubular member and cap define a passageway from the passage means to the orifice when the cap is in the other position, the tubular member having an end wall, and the cap having an outer flat closed wall having the discharge orifice and a tubular skirt disposed around the end wall, the end wall of the tubular member and the flat closed wall of the cap cooperating to form between them a laterally extending portion of said passageway when the cap is in the other position, the passageway including a cavity of predetermined configuration at the other position which cooperates with the orifice in producing the selected discharge pattern, the cap including a boss extending from the flat wall inwardly within and coaxial with the skirt, the boss and tubular member having cooperating slots forming part of the passageway communicating with the passage means and the cavity when the cap is in the other position, the boss being adapted to close off the passage means and its communication with the orifice when the cap is in the first position, and coupling means for associating the cap with the tubular member whereby the cap may be shifted between the first and other position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
104 words
A multiple purpose nozzle in accordance with claim 7, wherein surfaces of the tubular member and cap define stop means for releasably locating the cap at each of the discharge positions, the surfaces defining the stop means including longitudinally extending flanges on the exterior of the tubular member and the end of the skirt opposite the cap closed wall, the interengaging flanges defining two of the other positions with the discharge pattern of one being different from that of the other, and coupling means for associating the cap with the tubular member whereby the cap may be shifted between the first and other position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
A multiple purpose nozzle in accordance with claim 7, wherein the coupling means includes a continuous laterally projecting bead and accommodating continuous recess extending normal to the axis of the tubular member to cooperate in securing the cap on the tubular member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
A multiple purpose nozzle in accordance with claim 7, wherein the end wall of the tubular member and the flat closed wall of the cap being essentially in the same plane throughout the traverse of the cap between the first and other position.
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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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |