Aptargroup, Inc.

Unilever Home and Personal Care Usa, Division of Conopco, Inc.

Seaquistperfect Dispensing Foreign, Inc.

Other

Mark Neuhalfen

Gregory Alan Erickson

Stephen Virgilio

Peter J Walters

Keith Leslie Rutherford

Patrick Timothy Yerby

Gerald J Marquardt

Sean Hang Cho

Ursula A Flurer

Jonathan D Werner

Laura Garza

Paul E Hallman

Ronald E Kieras

Guy Thompson

Lori Brazil Gery

A lockable metering aerosol dispenser is disclosed for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container through an aerosol valve. The lockable metering aerosol dispenser comprises a base secured to the aerosol container with a cup rotationally mounted to the base between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. A metering cup is secured relative to the base and communicates with the aerosol valve. The cup is capable of actuating the aerosol valve for dispensing the aerosol product into the metering cup when the cup is rotated into the unlocked rotational position. The cup is inhibited from actuating the aerosol valve when the cup is rotated into the locked rotational position.

Dispensing cup for aerosol device

An applicator package (), consisting of an applicator and a substance () in the applicator, is provided so a user can apply the substance () to a target region. A set of components is provided for being assembled as the applicator, and a method is provided for making the applicator package (). The applicator package () includes a platform () having an outer side () and having an inner side () defining a substance support surface (). The substance () is supported on the platform support surface (). The platform () defines (1) at least one fill passage () that extends from the platform outer side () to the platform inner side (), and (2) at least one channel () that is located between portions of the substance support surface () and that communicates between the platform inner side () and the platform outer side (). A dome (or) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform () over the substance () at the platform inner side ().

Applicator

An improvement is provided in an actuator for actuating a valve on a container for dispensing a fluent product from the container in a fan spray pattern. The actuator includes a dispensing flow path to direct fluent product from the valve to an exterior of the actuator via an exit orifice located at an end of the flow path, and a post defining a portion of the flow path, the post extending along and centered on a longitudinal axis and having an end face adjacent said exit orifice. The improvement includes a flow channel extending laterally across the end face of the post, the flow channel being symmetric about a lateral axis extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post, a portion of the flow channel directly communicating with said exit orifice to direct the fluent product from the flow channel into the exit orifice.

Fan spray structure for use in dispensing actuator

A platform () and lid () are connected and operated by a user according to a method of applying a substance () to a target region. The platform () has an outer side () and has an inner side () defining a substance support surface () on which the substance () is supported. The user holds the open lid () with one hand while extending a finger of that hand alongside the platform outer side () and exerts a force with the finger on the platform outer side () in a direction to urge the substance () against the target region.

Applicator having a lid usable as a handle

A package () is provided for containing and dispensing a fluent product. The package () defines a longitudinal axis (), and includes a fitment body (), and a collapsible pouch () for containing a fluent product to be dispensed, the pouch () defined by at least two opposing, flexible, web portions (), and gusset portion (). The fitment body () extends from a dispensing end () of the pouch () with the fitment body () being sandwiched between the flexible web portions (), and the flexible web portions () being welded to each other and to the fitment body () at an end seal (). An improved, robust corner seal construction () is provided where each of the flexible web portions () is joined to the gusset portion ().

Pouch and valve assembly package for containing and dispensing a fluent substance

An applicator package (), consisting of an applicator and a substance () in the applicator, so a user can apply the substance () to a target region. A set of components for being assembled as the applicator, and a method for making the applicator package (). The applicator package () includes a platform () having an outer side () and having an inner side () defining a substance support surface (). The substance () is supported on the platform support surface (). The platform () defines (1) at least one fill passage () that extends from the platform outer side () to the platform inner side (), and (2) at least one channel () that is located between portions of the substance support surface () and that communicates between the platform inner side () and the platform outer side (). An inner side cap () is initially, releasably mounted on the platform () over the substance () at the platform inner side (). A lid () may be attached to the platform ().

A package () is provided for containing and dispensing a fluent product. The package () includes a fitment body () having a tailpiece () defining a dispensing passage () extending along a longitudinal axis (), and a collapsible pouch () for containing a fluent product to be dispensed, the pouch () defined by at least two opposing, flexible, web portions (). The fitment body () extends from a dispensing end () of the pouch () with the tailpiece () being sandwiched between the flexible web portions (), and the flexible web portions () being welded to each other and to the tailpiece () to define a robust weld structure ().

Robust pouch and valve assembly for containing and dispensing a fluent substance

An improved mounting cup is disclosed for dispensing an aerosol product from a collapsible container within an aerosol container. The improved mounting cup comprises a peripheral rim located in proximity to an outer periphery of the mounting cup for sealing the mounting cup to the aerosol container. A turret is located in proximity to an inner periphery of the mounting cup for receiving an aerosol valve for dispensing the aerosol product from the collapsible container. A mounting surface is located intermediate the peripheral rim and the turret for securing the collapsible container to mounting cup.

Aerosol mounting cup for connection to a collapsible container

A process is disclosed for filling an improved aerosol dispenser with a first and a second fluid product and an aerosol propellant. The process comprises the steps of filling a first and a second inner container located within an aerosol container with the first and the second fluid products. The aerosol container is filled with the aerosol propellant. The improved aerosol dispenser separately stores the first and second fluid prior to use. The improved aerosol dispenser mixes and dispenses the first and second fluids for discharge from a terminal orifice.

Aerosol dispenser for mixing and dispensing multiple fluid products

An improved aerosol dispenser is disclosed for mixing and dispensing a first and second fluid. The improved aerosol dispenser comprises a valve body sealably mounted to the aerosol container. A first and a second channel is defined in the valve body for providing fluid communication with a valve body cavity of the valve body. A first and a second inner container are located within the aerosol container for communicating with the first and second channels, respectively. A valve assembly comprising a first and a second valve element enables the mixing and dispensing of the first and second fluids from a terminal orifice upon the simultaneous actuation of the first and second valve elements. The invention is also incorporated into the process of filling an improved aerosol dispenser with a first and a second fluid products and an aerosol propellant.

A container for a consumer product suitable for mounting on a wall, the container comprising: a stretch release adhesive structure located at least partially on the one or more side surfaces; and an outer label substantially covering the stretch release adhesive structure. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the container includes an inner label, in order to provide additional instructions, following removal of the outer label and/or to provide a mechanism by which to effect easy removal of the container from the wall.

Container for consumer products with concealed stretch release adhesive structure

A container which is adhered, in an inverted orientation, to a vertical surface (such as a wall or other vertical surface) of a kitchen, sink, or bath room by a stretch release adhesive, wherein said stretch release adhesive is resistant or substantially resistant to water and humidity,

Wall mountable personal care products using stretch release adhesives

Spray head

An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved flexible eduction tube for discharging a liquid product from a container with a dispensing mechanism comprising a mixture of a flexible material with a dense filler material distributed within said flexible material to provide a specific gravity greater than the liquid product within the container for enabling an input aperture of the eduction tube to remain below the level of the liquid product within the container when the container is tipped from a vertical orientation. In another embodiment of the invention, the eduction tube comprises a flexible material and rigid means for providing a non-flexible eduction tube prior to insertion of the eduction tube within the container and for providing a flexible eduction tube upon contact with the liquid product within the container.

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Mount Prospect, IL, United States of America

Mark Neuhalfen