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US4098436A
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Holder to convert spray can into spray gun
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-29
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A universal spray can holder is longitudinally adjustable to securely hold an aerosol spray can and features an integral trigger mechanism to actuate the can valve. A built-in safety hood protects the spray can operator from missprayings, and from inhaling either can contents or can propellant.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Kohlbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/18; B65D83/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A hand held holder for an aerosol spray can of the type actuated by a valve button, said valve button positioned at the top of said can, said holder comprising: a unitary body shaped to accommodate said can, said body having two ends; a clamp threadably cooperating with the first of said ends, said clamp being adapted to engage said can and urge said can toward the second of said two ends; a hood, said hood being integral with said body at said second of said two ends, said hood including at least one internal shoulder shaped to non-clampingly abut the top of said can, said hood being shaped to surround said valve button; a handle integral with said hood; and a trigger mechanism mounted within said handle, said trigger mechanism including a trigger extension rod positioned to extend above said valve button, said rod adapted to contact and depress said valve button when said trigger is actuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A hand held holder for an aerosol spray can of the type actuated by a valve button, said valve button positioned at the top of said can, said holder comprising: a unitary body shaped to accommodate said can, said body having two ends; a clamp threadably cooperating with the first of said ends, said clamp being adapted to engage said can and urge said can toward the second of said two ends; a hood, said hood being integral with said body at said second of said two ends, said hood including at least one internal shoulder shaped to non-clampingly abut the top of said can, said hood being shaped to surround said valve button; a handle integral with said hood; and a trigger mechanism mounted within said handle, said trigger mechanism including a trigger extension rod positioned to extend above said valve button, said rod adapted to contact and depress said valve button when said trigger is actuated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
182 words
A trigger-actuated holder for aerosol cans of the type having a top with a valve actuated by a depressible valve button, said holder comprising: a unitary body having two ends, said body having a generally C-shaped configuration, means to grip one said can within said body, said gripping means including means formed at the first of said body ends to engage said top, said gripping means further including means to contact said top between said first and second ends, said clamping means cooperating with said body at said second of said ends, said clamping means being selectively adjustable to positions intermediate said ends; means for hooding said valve and said valve button, said hood means being hollow and integral with said body, said hood means being shaped to receive said valve button therewithin; a handle integral with and extending from said body; means to trigger said valve button, said trigger means being mounted within said handle and extending into said hood means to be positioned above said valve button, said trigger means being adapted to selectively contact and depress said valve button.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
182 words
A trigger-actuated holder for aerosol cans of the type having a top with a valve actuated by a depressible valve button, said holder comprising: a unitary body having two ends, said body having a generally C-shaped configuration, means to grip one said can within said body, said gripping means including means formed at the first of said body ends to engage said top, said gripping means further including means to contact said top between said first and second ends, said clamping means cooperating with said body at said second of said ends, said clamping means being selectively adjustable to positions intermediate said ends; means for hooding said valve and said valve button, said hood means being hollow and integral with said body, said hood means being shaped to receive said valve button therewithin; a handle integral with and extending from said body; means to trigger said valve button, said trigger means being mounted within said handle and extending into said hood means to be positioned above said valve button, said trigger means being adapted to selectively contact and depress said valve button.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein said trigger means includes an extension level extending into said hood means and positioned above said valve button.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein said hood means further includes at least one annular shoulder, said annular shoulder adapted to non-clampingly engage said top.
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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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |