The present invention relates to solution dispensing devices. More particularly, the present invention provides a refillable solution dispensing device.
Currently, many solution dispensers that produce a solution are placed into a can and dispensed with an aerosol product. These cans produce a large amount of waste. This waste is deposited in landfills to eventual one day break down. Even after the cans break down, the residual, potentially harmful interior material is then released into the soil or air. This can cause further damage to an area of land.
Traditional aerosol cans use dangerous gases to pressurize the cans. In some instances, these gases are only harmful to the overall environment. In other instances, these gases are poisonous to humans. These gases may cause damage to a body or even cause cancer. These gases may even be deadly if inhaled. The combination of gases and having sealed metal cans means that refilling these items is not an option.
Many times, solutions in these cans tend to separate over time. This means that the solutions to be ed often change in consistency over time and become weaker. Many times, the instructions are to shake before use. This attempts to mix the solution to reduce the separation effects. This shaking is often unsuccessful and does not properly mix the solution.
Consequently, there is a need for an improvement in the art of solution dispensers. The present invention substantially diverges in design elements from the known art while at the same time solves many environmental issues with current dispensers. In this regard the present invention substantially fulfills these needs.
The present invention provides a solution dispensing device wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when using a solution dispensing device. The solution dispensing device is comprised of a housing having an upper section and a lower section. The upper section is comprised of a push button exposed on the exterior of the upper section and is connected to an actuator body on the interior of the upper section. The actuator body is movably connected to at least a first air chamber and a at least one solution chamber. The at least one solution chamber is in fluid communication with the solution reservoir at one end and a discharge nozzle at another end. The first air chamber is fluidly connected to the discharge nozzle. The actuator body includes an elongated mixing rod that protrudes into the lower section. The lower section comprises and interior volume that functions as a solution reservoir. A solution mixer is rotatably coupled to the elongated mixing rod.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have a second air chamber affixed to the actuator body. The second air chamber is in fluid communication with the discharge nozzle.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have a protruding cylinder secured to the bottom of the actuator body. The protruding cylinder protrudes into the lower section.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have an output selector which extends through the upper section and is operably coupled to the at least one solution chamber. The output selector controls the amount of solution which exits the device on each.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have a first pressure adjustment knob secured to a lower side of the first air chamber. The first pressure adjustment knob controls the pressure of the first air chamber.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have a second pressure adjustment knob secured to a lower side of the second air chamber. The second pressure adjustment knob controls the pressure of the second air chamber.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have the upper section and the lower section which are removably secured together.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have an actuator body which further comprises a spring. The spring will return the actuator body to an extended position after a press of the push button.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have a protruding cylinder which houses the elongated mixing rod and the mixing device.
Another object of the solution dispensing device is to have an elongated mixing rod which is connected to the mixing device via threads. The threads cause the mixing device to rotate upon a press from the push button.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.
Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the solution dispensing device. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, a preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for the solution dispensing device. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
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The upper section 101a includes a discharge nozzle 102 in fluid communication with the interior of the dispenser. The connections of the discharge nozzle 102 will be described in the description of
In a further embodiment, the housing 101 has a push button 103 located on a top of the upper portion 101a. The push button 103 movably attached to an actuator housing as described in
In one embodiment, the exterior of the housing 101 includes a solution volume adjuster 104. The solution volume adjuster 104 will control the amount of solution that is dispensed with each press of the push button 103. The solution volume adjuster 104 will be in contact with the dispensing devices as described in
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The lower section 101b has an interior volume. In one embodiment, this interior volume functions as a solution reservoir 203. In another embodiment, there is an additional item located within the lower section which functions as a solution reservoir. The solution reservoir 203 will hold a liquid solution.
In one embodiment, the solution is poured directly into the solution reservoir 203. In another embodiment, a cartridge 204 is placed within the solution reservoir 203. In one embodiment, the cartridge 204 will hold the solution and the solution will be ed from the cartridge 204. In one embodiment, the cartridge 204 is made from plastic. In another embodiment, the cartridge 204 is made from polyvinyl alcohol. In general, the solution cartridge can be made of a flexile material at least from a list of Poly Vinyl Succinate, Poly Vinyl Alcohol, Butene Diol Alcohol Co-Polymer, plastic, organic matter or combination thereof so to release solution concentrate within when compressing the solution cartridge inside the container. Further, the solute solution can be encased in at least a Poly Vinyl Alcohol, Butene Diol Alcohol Co-Polymer cartridge, organic matter, inserted into the solution chamber, to be mixed-together with water added in the solution reservoir dissolving the cartridge and blending the solutions together. There may also be a barrier coated biodegradable enclosure comprising from at least Butene Vinyl Succinate or Butene Diol Vinyl Alcohol Co-Polymer or Poly Vinyl Alcohol or Organic Matter or a composite thereof. The solution cartridge contains varied solute base concentrations of solutions of at least the list of ethanol, bleach, alcohol, water, or a powdered form, and preferably consists of a water dissolving material selected from at least the list of Poly Vinyl Alcohol, Butene Diol Vinyl Alcohol Co-Polymer, Organic matter or composite thereof.
In another embodiment, the upper section 101a includes a protrusion 205. In one embodiment, the protrusion 205 is a cylindrical protrusion. The protrusion 205 will fit within the lower section 101b when the upper housing 101a is secured thereto. In one embodiment, the protrusion 205 will crush the cartridge, thereby expelling the solution into the solution reservoir 203. In one embodiment, the cartridge 204 comprises a plurality of pleats therein, defining an accordion shape. This will allow for the cartridge 204 to properly collapse to dispense the solution.
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The solution dispensing device includes a at least one solution chamber 303. The at least one solution chamber 303 is comprised of a solution housing 303a and a piston 303b. The at least one solution chamber 303 is secured to the actuator body 301 at one end and the housing 101 at another end. This will allow the piston 303b to be depressed and reset along with the actuator body 301. The at least one solution chamber 303 is in fluid communication with the discharge nozzle 102. This is represented by hose 501 in
The at least one solution chamber 303 includes a one way valve secured to the solution housing 303a. The one way valve will allow solution to be sucked into the solution housing 303a from the solution reservoir 203. The one way valve will further prevent solution from being dispelled back into the solution reservoir 203. The at least one solution chamber 303 will further include a pressure valve. The pressure valve will open once the solution reaches a predetermined pressure within the solution housing 303a, releasing the solution to the discharge nozzle 102.
In one embodiment, the actuator body or mechanism 301 includes an elongated mixing rod 304. The elongated mixing rod 304 moves with the actuator body 301. The elongated mixing rod 304 is of a length that allows it to enter the lower section 101b of the housing 101 when the upper section 101a and the lower section 101b are secured together. In one embodiment, the elongated mixing rod 304 serves to hold the at least one spring 302 in place and allows it to properly push the actuator body 301 toward the top of the housing 101. In different embodiments the spring is not located around the mixing rod 304. For example, in one embodiment the is a plurality of springs 302 located around the interior perimeter of the push button 102. The elongated mixing rod 304 is further secured to a mixing device 305. In one embodiment, the mixing device 305 is secured to an end of the elongated mixing rod 304. The mixing device 305 will mix the solution within the solution reservoir 203. The actuator mechanism can be engaged into additional chambers to increase solution volume or air volumes or both dispensed through varied discharge nozzle configurations.
In one embodiment, the elongated mixing rod 304 is movably secured to the mixing device 305. In one embodiment, the elongated mixing rod 304 has a threaded end 304a. The mixing device 305 has a corresponding threading 305a. When the elongated mixing rod 304 enters the mixing device 305 as the push button 103 is depressed, the mixing device 305 will spin. In one embodiment, the threaded end 304a of the elongated mixing rod 304 and the corresponding threading 305a of the mixing device 305 will disengage when the actuator body 301 is in the extended position. This will allow the mixing device 305 to continue spinning after each depression of the push button 103.
In one embodiment, the elongated mixing rod 304 is extended into the protrusion 205 of the upper section 101a. Further, in one embodiment, the mixing device 305 is rotatably secured within the protrusion 205. In another embodiment, the protrusion 205 includes a housing 205a which will secure the mixing device. This will ensure that the mixing device 305 will stay at a lower section of the solution reservoir 203 to adequately mix the solution.
The activation of the mixing device 305 on the depression of the actuator body 301 will have additional benefits. The solution enters the at least one solution chamber 303 when the actuator body 301 is extended. This means that already mixed solution will enter the at least one solution chamber 303. This ensures that each time solution is dispensed the is an evenly mixed solution. This further ensures that the solution does not dilute throughout the use of the dispenser.
In one embodiment the dispensing device includes additional solution chambers. The additional solution chambers are configured similar to the at least one solution chamber described above. Each additional chamber will be fluidly connected to a solution reservoir and the discharge nozzle 102. Further, each additional solution chamber will be connected to the push button 103 and the housing 101. In one embodiment the additional solution chambers are of different volumes. This will allow for different solutions to be mixed together creating one discharge. In another embodiment the solution chambers are connected to separate solution reservoirs. This will allow for different mixtures to be created.
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The air housing 401a of the first air chamber 401 has an air volume adjuster 403 secured thereto. This will allow for the volume of the air housing 401b to be increased or decreased. This will determine the pressure at which the solution will be ed from the device. In one embodiment, the air volume adjuster 403 is a turn knob which will rise and lower the base of the air housing 401b.
In some embodiments the first air chamber 401 includes a one way valve secured to the air housing 401a. The one way valve will allow air to be sucked into the air housing 401a. The one way valve will further prevent air from being dispelled through the same valve. In another embodiment the air housing 401a will further include a pressure valve. The pressure valve will open once the air within the air housing 401a reaches a predetermined pressure, releasing the air to the discharge nozzle 102.
In a further embodiment, seen specifically in
The air housing 402a of the second air chamber 402 has an air volume adjuster 404 secured thereto. This will allow for the volume of the air housing 402b to be increased or decreased. This will determine the pressure at which the solution will be ed from the device. In one embodiment the air volume adjuster 404 is a turn knob which will rise and lower the base of the air housing 402a.
In some embodiments the first second chamber 402 includes a one way valve secured to the air housing 402a. The one way valve will allow air to be sucked into the air housing 402a. The one way valve will further prevent air from being dispelled through the same valve. In another embodiment the air chamber 402a will further include a pressure valve. The pressure valve will open once the air within the air chamber 402a reaches a predetermined pressure, releasing the air to the discharge nozzle 102.
In this embodiment, the first air chamber 401 and the second air chamber 402 work together. In one embodiment, this will allow the solution to be ed from the dispenser with a greater pressure. In another embodiment, this will allow for less stress to be put on each air chamber 401, 402. In yet a further embodiment, the dual air chambers 401, 402 will allow for redundancy. This means that even if one were to fail, the other could take its place. This would allow the dispenser to still function even if an air chamber becomes damaged.
When the push button 103 is depressed air and varying solutions are mixed together in the fluid connects between the respective chambers and the discharge nozzle, as represented by 501. This will allow for the solution to be dispensed in a number of different ways. Further, in some embodiments this will allow for different solutions to be mixed before exiting the discharge nozzle 102.
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/375,430, filed on Jul. 14, 2021, which claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/318,220 filed on May 12, 2021, which claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/223,156 filed on Apr. 6, 2021, which claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/018,691 filed on Sep. 11, 2020. The above identified patent applications are incorporated by reference in their entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
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Parent | 17318220 | May 2021 | US |
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