Single hole single action aerosol can

Abstract

A single hole single action aerosol can comprises, a can body having a lower portion and an upper portion, a valve housing, an inner sleeve having a suction tube and a plurality of plastic wings arranged around the suction tube, a detachable unit, a dip tube configured to discharge a mixture from the can body. The upper portion of the can body comprises a stem, an outer gasket, an inner gasket, a mounting cup, a spring and a nozzle. The inner sleeve having a chemical A and the can body having a chemical B. Further, the mixture configured to include chemical A and chemical B. Also, the inner sleeve is integrated with the suction tube for mixing the chemical A and chemical B and discharging the mixture from the can body with single action.

Claims

1. A single hole single action aerosol can (100) comprises: a can body (102) having a lower portion (104) and an upper portion (106); a valve housing (108); an inner sleeve (110) having a suction tube (112) and a plurality of wings (114) arranged around said suction tube (112); a detachable unit (116) provided at a bottom end (118) of said inner sleeve (110) and located at said lower portion (104) of said can body (102); a dip tube (120) configured to discharge a mixture from said can body (102); wherein said upper portion (106) of said can body (102) comprises a stem (124), an outer gasket (126), an inner gasket (128), a mounting cup (130), a spring (132) and a nozzle (134); wherein said inner sleeve (110) having a chemical A and said can body (102) having a chemical B; wherein said mixture is configured to include chemical A and chemical B; wherein said inner sleeve (110) is integrated with said suction tube (112) for mixing said chemical A and chemical B and discharging said mixture from said can body (102) with single action; wherein said plurality of wings (114) extend adjacent to a side of said inner sleeve (110), and each of said plurality of wings (114) extends toward said bottom end (118) of said inner sleeve (110) with a sharp end; and wherein said dip tube (120) and said plurality of wings (114) are configured to work as a mandrel and rupture said inner sleeve (110) on actuation by said stem (124) by moving said detachable unit (116) towards said can body (102) wall to impact said inner sleeve (110) on said can body (102) wall to break said detachable unit (116) from said inner sleeve (110), releasing said chemical A stored within said inner sleeve (110) to said can body (102).

2. The single hole single action aerosol can (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stem (124) is actuated by said nozzle (134).

3. The single hole single action aerosol can (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said nozzle (134) is configured to spray said mixture.

4. The single hole single action aerosol can (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting cup (130) is configured to fill in pressurized gas and crimp said valve housing (108).

5. The single hole single action aerosol can (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said detachable unit (116) is a part of said inner sleeve (110).

6. The single hole single action aerosol can (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of wings are made of plastic.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS AND BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT OF THE INVENTION

(1) So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawing illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

(2) These and other features, benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:

(3) FIG. 1 illustrates a single hole single action aerosol can in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 2 illustrates functioning of the single hole single action aerosol can of FIG. 1.

(5) The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, a number of materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

(6) Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a single hole single action aerosol can which is equipped with an inner sleeve with built-in suction tube in order to improve the features and quality of aerosol paints. The inner sleeve is integrated with the suction tube for mixing and discharging of two-component chemicals with single action. Also, the proposed single hole single action aerosol can enables the user to determine precisely that the two chemicals inside the inner sleeve and the can body are mixed properly.

(7) Referring to the drawing, the invention will now be described in more detail. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a single hole single action aerosol can (100), as shown in FIG. 1, comprises a can body (102), a valve housing (108), an inner sleeve (110), a detachable unit (116) and a dip tube (120).

(8) The can body (102) having a lower portion (104) and an upper portion (106). Further, the can body (102) is having a shape of, but not limited to, a cylinder and the can body (102) is made up of, but not limited to, a metal or an alloy. Also, the can body (102) is having a chemical B where the chemical B is, but not limited to, a resin.

(9) The upper portion (106) of the can body (102) comprises a stem (124), an outer gasket (126), an inner gasket (128), a mounting cup (130), a spring (132) and a nozzle (134). The characteristics and functioning of the parts of the upper portion (106) are apparent to a person skilled in the art and therefore have not been described in details for sake of brevity.

(10) The nozzle (134) is configured to spray the mixture and actuate the stem (124).

(11) The inner sleeve (110) includes a suction tube (112) and a plurality of plastic wings (114) arranged around said suction tube (112). Further, the inner sleeve (110) may be fabricated from a suitable material such as, but not limited to, a metal or an alloy or a plastic. Further, the inner sleeve (110) may have a desired shape and configuration in accordance with the structural requirements of the single hole single action aerosol can (100). Also, the inner sleeve (110) is having a chemical A where the chemical A is, but not limited to, a hardener.

(12) The detachable unit (116) is provided at a bottom end (118) of the inner sleeve (110) and located at the lower portion (104) of the can body (102). However, the position of the detachable unit (116) may be positioned within the can body (102) in accordance with the structural requirements of the single hole single action aerosol can (100). Further, the detachable unit (116) is configured to break down from the inner sleeve (110).

(13) The dip tube (120) is configured to discharge a mixture from said can body (102). Further, the dip tube (120) is configured to work as a mandrel and ruptures the inner sleeve (110) on actuation by the stem (124) and the stem (124) is actuated by the nozzle (134). Also, the dip tube (120) is made up of, but not limited to, a metal or an alloy.

(14) In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the dip tube (120) may comprises a bending tube as an integrated part of the same. Further, the bending tube is folded within the inner sleeve (110) and configured to discharge all chemicals from the can body (102).

(15) The mounting cup (130) is configured to fill in pressurized gas by using under cup filling method and crimp the valve housing (108).

(16) FIG. 2 illustrates working of the single hole single action aerosol can (100) of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, when the nozzle (134) is pressed by a user it actuates the stem (124). Thereafter, the mandrel triggers the inner gasket (128) and moves the detachable unit (116) towards one of the wall of the can body (102). The movement of detachable unit (116) breaks the same (as shown in exploded view E) and releases the chemical A stored within the inner sleeve (110) to the can body (102). Then the user is required to shake, instead of reversing the can upside down, the single hole single action aerosol can (100) in order to mix chemical A and the chemical B stored within the can body (102). Upon mixing, the mixture (A+B) of the chemical A and chemical B is discharged through the suction tube (112) from the single hole single action aerosol can (100). The step of mixing and discharging of the mixture is carried out simultaneously and hence improves the quality of aerosol paint.

(17) The above-mentioned single hole single action aerosol can overcomes the problems and shortcomings of the existing two-component aerosol cans and the single component aerosol cans and provides numerous advantages over them. The proposed single hole single action aerosol can offers high quality and professional result compared to a single component product, for example excellent abrasion resistance, solvents & chemicals resistance, maximum durability etc. Further, the disclosed single action of mixing two-component chemicals and discharging the final mixed chemicals with a one-hole aerosol can provides a simple and more convenient method to the user. It allows user to mix two packs or two parts or two components of chemicals inside a pressurized can. With the said single hole single action, user does not need to reverse the can upside down, but only to press the nozzle of the top valve connecting to the mandrel to break through or rupture the inner sleeve and shake to mix the two components of chemicals (e.g. hardener+resin) inside the can. Also, the disclosed single hole single action aerosol can, upon discharging of mixture, simply indicates that the two chemicals inside the inner sleeve and the can body are mixed.

(18) In addition to the aforesaid advantages of the disclosed single hole single action aerosol can, the proposed single hole single action aerosol can comprises of following key merits/features: Reduces cost for processing, manufacturing and job handling. Single mixing and discharging through a single hole. Inner sleeve with built-in suction tube. Uses under cup gas filling method to fill in pressurized gas into the can body. Improves the feature/quality of aerosol paint. Improves the application of two-component chemicals, method of mixing two-component chemicals become easier compared to use air compressor or spray gun or 2-component 2-hole on dome & cone system.

(19) The exemplary implementation described above is illustrated with specific shapes, dimensions, and other characteristics, but the scope of the invention also includes various other shapes, dimensions, and characteristics. For example, particular shape and size and attachment of the can body with the inner sleeve, plurality of plastic wings, shape of the inner sleeve, and position of the detachable unit. Also, the various attachment and arrangement of the components to the inner sleeve, dip tube, suction tube, mandrel etc. The components as described in the present invention could be manufactured in various other ways and could include various other materials.

(20) Similarly, the exemplary implementations described above include illustration that there would be improve the features and quality of aerosol paints. Further, it also improve the application of two-component chemicals, and there mixing.

(21) Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to be providing broadest scope of consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and appended claim.