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Spray head and device for delivery of a liquid
Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbH
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Filing: 2007-03-22
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Granted: 2009-10-13
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Expires: 2027-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A spray head and a device for delivery of a liquid which enables the liquid to be delivered from a container to which the spray is connected both as a spray mist and as a jet. A first feature is that the delivery tube is shorter than the container diameter or the inside diameter of a protective cap for the container. A second feature is that the spray head—especially with the delivery tube which is and/or is not connected to the nozzle—does not project laterally beyond the perimeter of the container and/or fits under the protective cap. A third feature is that the delivery tube can be pivoted up away from the nozzle. A fourth feature is that the spray head has a groove-shaped top recess for holding the delivery tube. These features are usable singly or in combination.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernhard Jasper
- 👤 Ralf Jordan
- 👤 Wilfred OTTE
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/28; B65D83/30; B65D83/303; B65D83/75; B65D83/753; B65D83/7532; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/12; B05B11/00; B05B11/0005; B05B11/0089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
Spray head for delivery of a liquid from a container to which the spray head is connectable, the spray head having a nozzle for atomization of the liquid, a delivery tube has an active position at which it is connected at an outlet end of the nozzle for delivering liquid as a spray mist and a storage position spaced above the outlet end of the nozzle for enabling a jet of liquid to be delivered from the nozzle, and an adapter by which the delivery tube is movable between said active and storage positions, the adapter being engageable in a seal of the nozzle for connecting the delivery tube to said nozzle in said the active position of the delivery tube, and wherein the spray head having at least one of the following features: the delivery tube is shorter than a diameter of the container to which the spray head is connectable; the spray head does not project laterally beyond the periphery of the container to which the spray head is connectable; the delivery tube is pivotable away from the nozzle; the spray head has a recess for holding the discharge tube in said storage position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
Spray head for delivery of a liquid from a container to which the spray head is connectable, the spray head having a nozzle for atomization of the liquid, a delivery tube has an active position at which it is connected at an outlet end of the nozzle for delivering liquid as a spray mist and a storage position spaced above the outlet end of the nozzle for enabling a jet of liquid to be delivered from the nozzle, and an adapter by which the delivery tube is movable between said active and storage positions, the adapter being engageable in a seal of the nozzle for connecting the delivery tube to said nozzle in said the active position of the delivery tube, and wherein the spray head having at least one of the following features: the delivery tube is shorter than a diameter of the container to which the spray head is connectable; the spray head does not project laterally beyond the periphery of the container to which the spray head is connectable; the delivery tube is pivotable away from the nozzle; the spray head has a recess for holding the discharge tube in said storage position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the discharge tube is pivotable around an axis located at least one of in front of and above the nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the delivery tube is permanently connected to the spray head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the delivery tube is at least one of straight and rigid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the length of the delivery tube corresponds at least essentially to the diameter of the spray head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the length of the delivery tube exceeds the diameter of the spray head by at most 30%.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said at least one feature includes the spray head having a recess for holding the discharge tube in said storage position, the recess being formed in an actuating surface of the spray head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 7 , wherein the recess and the delivery tube are matched to one another such that the delivery tube can be held in the recess without the delivery to projecting above the actuating surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 7 , wherein the recess for holding the delivery tube is groove-shaped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the adapter is pivotally supported on the spray head.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the spray head has at least one, holding device which is located next to the nozzle which pivotally supports the delivery tube.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 11 , wherein an adapter is to which the delivery tube is connected is clipped into the at least one holding device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
Spray head in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the delivery tube is lockable by catching or by clamping in at least one of the active position in front of the nozzle and the storage position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
176 words
Device for delivery of a liquid, comprising a container which contains a liquid, and a spray head which is attached to the container, the spray head having a nozzle for atomization of the liquid, a delivery tube which is connectable to an outlet end of the nozzle to deliver the liquid as a spray mist or jet, and an adapter by which the delivery tube is movable between an active position connected to the nozzle and a storage position in which the delivery tube is disengaged and displaced away from nozzle, the adapter being engageable in a seal of the nozzle for connecting the delivery tube to said nozzle in said the active position of the delivery tube, and wherein the spray head having at least one of the following features: the delivery tube is shorter than the container diameter; the spray head does not project laterally beyond the periphery of the container; the delivery tube is mounted to swing up away from the nozzle; the spray head has a recess for holding the discharge tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
176 words
Device for delivery of a liquid, comprising a container which contains a liquid, and a spray head which is attached to the container, the spray head having a nozzle for atomization of the liquid, a delivery tube which is connectable to an outlet end of the nozzle to deliver the liquid as a spray mist or jet, and an adapter by which the delivery tube is movable between an active position connected to the nozzle and a storage position in which the delivery tube is disengaged and displaced away from nozzle, the adapter being engageable in a seal of the nozzle for connecting the delivery tube to said nozzle in said the active position of the delivery tube, and wherein the spray head having at least one of the following features: the delivery tube is shorter than the container diameter; the spray head does not project laterally beyond the periphery of the container; the delivery tube is mounted to swing up away from the nozzle; the spray head has a recess for holding the discharge tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the container has a protective cap and the delivery tube is shorter than an inside diameter of the protective cap of the container.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the container has a protective cap and wherein the spray head together with the delivery tube fits under the protective cap of the container.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the liquid in the container is under pressure.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the container is provided with a valve on which the spray head is located.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the device is operative for delivering the liquid via the spray head by pressing the spray head down.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
37 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein said at least one feature includes the spray head having a recess for holding the discharge tube, the recess being formed in an actuating surface of the spray head.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
46 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein said at least one feature includes the delivery tube being mounted to swing up away from the nozzle; the discharge tube being pivotable around an axis located at least one of in front of and above the nozzle.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
Device in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the length of the delivery tube exceeds the diameter of the spray head by at most 30%.
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