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US3973853A
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Hand held aerosol can application
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-05-29
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-05-29
Abstract
Abstract An applicator for an aerosol can includes a hair brush having a head and a handle. An aerosol can is secured to the back of the hair brush head and a mechanical linkage carried by the hair brush for depressing the aerosol can push button includes a lever pivotly mounted to and making an acute angle with the handle. A portion of a flexible tube inserted into the push button nozzle runs between the hair brush bristles and is provided with dispensing apertures.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene Edward Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:35
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/001; A46B11/0017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An applicator apparatus for an aerosol can having a top mounted valve and nozzle means said applicator comprising a head portion merging into an elongated handle portion, said head portion having a front face carrying plural upstanding members selected from the group consisting of comb teeth and brush bristles, said head portion having a back surface, opposite said front face, forming a cradle for said aerosol can, aperture means on said front surface between said upstanding members, conduit means having one end connected to said aperture means and having an opposite end adapted to be connected to said valve and nozzle means, and linkage means including a lever extending along said handle portion and making an acute angle therewith for depressing said valve and nozzle means in response to angular movement of said lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An applicator apparatus for an aerosol can having a top mounted valve and nozzle means said applicator comprising a head portion merging into an elongated handle portion, said head portion having a front face carrying plural upstanding members selected from the group consisting of comb teeth and brush bristles, said head portion having a back surface, opposite said front face, forming a cradle for said aerosol can, aperture means on said front surface between said upstanding members, conduit means having one end connected to said aperture means and having an opposite end adapted to be connected to said valve and nozzle means, and linkage means including a lever extending along said handle portion and making an acute angle therewith for depressing said valve and nozzle means in response to angular movement of said lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means carried by said linkage means for bearing on said valve and nozzle means, and means for adjusting the position of said bearing means with respect to said aerosol can without movement of said lever.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said conduit means comprises a flexible tube, said aperture means being formed by holes in the tube wall spaced apart along a portion of the length of the tube.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |