Patent · US Expired

Venting mechanism

US6969046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 28, 2002
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/0206
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid sprayer is provided. This liquid sprayer comprises a bottle having an opening and a sprayer housing attached to the bottle. This sprayer housing includes an electric motor, a voltage source for powering the electric motor, a pump driven by the motor, a switch for completing an electrical circuit, a nozzle mechanism attached to the sprayer housing for spraying a liquid. The liquid sprayer also comprises a venting mechanism. This venting mechanism comprises a vent housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a translating piston disposed in the vent housing.

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