US4061249A
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Aerosol dispenser ring
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-26
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A gas and/or aerosol dispenser ring for irritant substances to be worn on the hand of the user comprising a ring band to fit on the finger of the user's hand, a mounting on the ring band, and a dispenser assembly carried by the mounting with the dispenser assembly including a gas and/or aerosol reservoir containing a supply of gas or aerosol therein under pressure, a discharge valve assembly communicating with the supply of gas or aerosol in the reservoir to selectively discharge the gas or aerosol when the valve assembly is activated, a manually engageable trigger for selectively activating the valve assembly, and a false stone member substantially covering the reservoir and the discharge valve assembly to camouflage same.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale Maxwell Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:38
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C9/00; A44C9/0053; B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/75; F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/10; G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A dispenser ring for dispensing aerosol adapted to be worn on the hand of the user comprising: a ring band adapted to fit on the finger of the user's hand; a mounting on said ring band; a dispenser assembly carried by said mounting, said dispenser including an aerosol reservoir, a supply of aerosol carried in said aerosol reservoir under pressure; a discharge valve assembly communicating with said supply of aerosol in said reservoir to selectively discharge the aerosol when said valve assembly is activated, a false stone member substantially covering said aerosol reservoir and said discharge valve assembly to camouflage same; and trigger means for selectively activating said valve assembly; said trigger means pivotally mounted adjacent said reservoir and including an operating element projecting out from said false stone to be manually engaged by the user to activate said valve assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A dispenser ring for dispensing aerosol adapted to be worn on the hand of the user comprising: a ring band adapted to fit on the finger of the user's hand; a mounting on said ring band; a dispenser assembly carried by said mounting, said dispenser including an aerosol reservoir, a supply of aerosol carried in said aerosol reservoir under pressure; a discharge valve assembly communicating with said supply of aerosol in said reservoir to selectively discharge the aerosol when said valve assembly is activated, a false stone member substantially covering said aerosol reservoir and said discharge valve assembly to camouflage same; and trigger means for selectively activating said valve assembly; said trigger means pivotally mounted adjacent said reservoir and including an operating element projecting out from said false stone to be manually engaged by the user to activate said valve assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said false stone defines a trigger recess therein opening out one side of said false stone, and wherein said dispenser assembly further includes a pivot shaft pivotally mounting said trigger means in said trigger recess so that said operating elements projects out of said false stone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The dispenser of claim 2 wherein said operating element of said trigger means has a decorative configuration and wherein said mounting further includes a plurality of decorative members having a decorative configuration similar to said operating element circumferentially spaced about said false stone to camouflage said operating element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said aerosol contains an irritant substance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
141 words
A dispenser ring for dispensing aerosol adapted to be worn on the hand of the user comprising: a ring band adapted to fit on the finger of the user's hand; a mounting on said ring band; a dispenser assembly carried by said mounting, said dispenser assembly including an aerosol reservoir, a supply of aerosol carried in said aerosol reservoir under pressure; a discharge valve assembly communicating with said supply of aerosol in said reservoir to selectively discharge the aerosol when said valve assembly is activated, a camouflaging member substantially covering said aerosol reservoir and said discharge valve assembly to camouflage same; and trigger means for selectively activating said valve assembly; said trigger means pivotally mounted adjacent said reservoir and including an operating element projecting out from said camouflaging member to be manually engaged by the user to activate said valve assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
A dispenser ring for dispensing aerosol adapted to be worn on the hand of the user comprising: a ring band adapted to fit on the finger of the user's hand; a mounting on said ring band; a dispenser assembly carried by said mounting, said dispenser assembly including an aerosol reservoir, a supply of aerosol carried in said aerosol reservoir under pressure; a discharge valve assembly communicating with said supply of aerosol in said reservoir to selectively discharge the aerosol when said valve assembly is activated, a camouflaging member substantially covering said aerosol reservoir and said discharge valve assembly to camouflage same; and trigger means for selectively activating said valve assembly; said trigger means pivotally mounted adjacent said reservoir and including an operating element projecting out from said camouflaging member to be manually engaged by the user to activate said valve assembly.
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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |