US4142653A
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Flexible bag pump-type dispenser for mounting on cans
Assignee: Continental Group Inc
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Filing: 1977-09-21
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1997-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of dispensers of the can type. The dispensing device includes a housing which is snapped into engagement with a container upper chime. The housing has a flexible bag therein which is deformable by way of a pivotally mounted lever so that the bag volume may be varied to sequentially draw a product from a container thereinto through a tube and to dispense that product under pressure by way of a valve controlled nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen T. Mascia
- 👤 Gary K. Hasegawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:12
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B9/00; B05B9/03; B05B9/04; B05B9/08; B05B9/085; B05B9/0877; B05B9/0883
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of containers of the can type having an end unit secured to a body by an upper chime, said dispensing device comprising a housing having attachment means for engaging a container upper chime, a variable volume enclosure carried by said housing, an inlet tube and inlet valve connected to said enclosure for communicating said enclosure with the interior of an associated container when the volume of said enclosure increased, a separately controlled dispensing valve and nozzle unit connected to said enclosure for selectively dispensing a product drawn into the enclosure and placed under pressure therein independently of the pressurizing of a product within said enclosure, and an actuator carried by said housing and coupled to said enclosure for varying the volume of said enclosure to selectively draw in a product and pressurize a drawn in product, said enclosure being in the form of a flexible bag having an upper end fixed relative to said housing and a movable bottom wall for varying the volume of said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of containers of the can type having an end unit secured to a body by an upper chime, said dispensing device comprising a housing having attachment means for engaging a container upper chime, a variable volume enclosure carried by said housing, an inlet tube and inlet valve connected to said enclosure for communicating said enclosure with the interior of an associated container when the volume of said enclosure increased, a separately controlled dispensing valve and nozzle unit connected to said enclosure for selectively dispensing a product drawn into the enclosure and placed under pressure therein independently of the pressurizing of a product within said enclosure, and an actuator carried by said housing and coupled to said enclosure for varying the volume of said enclosure to selectively draw in a product and pressurize a drawn in product, said enclosure being in the form of a flexible bag having an upper end fixed relative to said housing and a movable bottom wall for varying the volume of said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The dispensing device of claim 1 wherein said actuator is connected to said bottom wall for selectively moving said bottom wall away from said bag upper end to elongate said bag and increase the volume thereof and toward said bag upper end to collapse said bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The dispensing device of claim 1 wherein said housing completely surrounds said bag in a radial direction and limits radial expansion thereof when said bottom wall is moved toward said bag upper end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The dispensing device of claim 3 wherein said bag is formed of a stretchable resilient material for continuously applying pressure on a product therein when said actuator is in a bag collapsing position, and the relative proportions of said bag, said housing surrounding said bag and the magnitude of the movement of said actuator facilitating the resilient stretching of said bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The dispensing device of claim 4 together with means for locking said actuator in a position with said bag bottom moved toward said bag upper end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
204 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of containers of the can type having an end unit secured to a body by an upper chime, said dispensing device comprising a housing having attachment means for engaging a container upper chime, a variable volume enclosure carried by said housing, an inlet tube connected to said enclosure for communicating said enclosure with the interior of an associated container, a dispensing valve and nozzle connected to said enclosure for dispensing a product drawn into the enclosure and placed under pressure therein, and an actuator carried by said housing and coupled to said enclosure for varying the volume of said enclosure, said enclosure is in the form of a flexible bag having an upper end fixed relative to said housing and a movable bottom wall, said actuator being connected to said bottom wall for selectively moving said bottom wall away from said bag upper end to elongate said bag and increase the volume thereof and toward said bag upper end to collapse said bag, said actuator including a lever pivotally mounted in said housing and depending therefrom, said lever having latch means thereon remote from said housing for latching engagement with a bottom part of an associated container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
204 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of containers of the can type having an end unit secured to a body by an upper chime, said dispensing device comprising a housing having attachment means for engaging a container upper chime, a variable volume enclosure carried by said housing, an inlet tube connected to said enclosure for communicating said enclosure with the interior of an associated container, a dispensing valve and nozzle connected to said enclosure for dispensing a product drawn into the enclosure and placed under pressure therein, and an actuator carried by said housing and coupled to said enclosure for varying the volume of said enclosure, said enclosure is in the form of a flexible bag having an upper end fixed relative to said housing and a movable bottom wall, said actuator being connected to said bottom wall for selectively moving said bottom wall away from said bag upper end to elongate said bag and increase the volume thereof and toward said bag upper end to collapse said bag, said actuator including a lever pivotally mounted in said housing and depending therefrom, said lever having latch means thereon remote from said housing for latching engagement with a bottom part of an associated container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The dispensing device of claim 6 wherein said latch means latches said lever in a bag collapsing position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of containers of the can type having an end unit secured to a body by an upper chime, said dispensing device comprising a housing having attachment means for engaging a container upper chime, a variable volume enclosure carried by said housing, an inlet tube connected to said enclosure for communicating said enclosure with the interior of an associated container, a dispensing valve and nozzle connected to said enclosure for dispensing a product drawn into the enclosure and placed under pressure therein, and an actuator carried by said housing and coupled to said enclosure for varying the volume of said enclosure, said actuator including a lever pivotally mounted in said housing and depending therefrom, said lever having latch means thereon remote from said housing for latching engagement with a bottom part of an associated container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
141 words
A dispensing device for dispensing the contents of containers of the can type having an end unit secured to a body by an upper chime, said dispensing device comprising a housing having attachment means for engaging a container upper chime, a variable volume enclosure carried by said housing, an inlet tube connected to said enclosure for communicating said enclosure with the interior of an associated container, a dispensing valve and nozzle connected to said enclosure for dispensing a product drawn into the enclosure and placed under pressure therein, and an actuator carried by said housing and coupled to said enclosure for varying the volume of said enclosure, said actuator including a lever pivotally mounted in said housing and depending therefrom, said lever having latch means thereon remote from said housing for latching engagement with a bottom part of an associated container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The dispensing device of claim 8 wherein said latch means latches said lever in an enclosure collapsing 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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |