REUSABLE SPRAY BOTTLE

Abstract

Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including structures such as strips, pouches, pills, capsules and the like for providing concentrates of chemical agents for charging or recharging the spray bottle dispenser, preferably, individual chemical refill charges containing chemical concentrate are deployed within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills or ingestion. The device is specifically designed for reuse, having a wider opening which is easier to fill, clean and refill without spills, readily accommodates concentrate inserts in any format, minimizes trigger failure, and has a wide base for stability.

Claims

1. A rechargeable spray bottle dispenser comprising a spray bottle portion having a resealable closure, said closure configured to be opened to allow liquid to flow therethrough and closed to seal said bottle portion, said rechargeable spray bottle dispenser comprising: a) a bottle with an opening of 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter and incorporating female screw threads for attachment of an adaptor cap having a first opening corresponding to said bottle's wide opening, said adaptor cap having a second opening of about 1 inch in diameter for attachment to the bottle and for incorporating a pump sprayer device to allow liquid contents to flow therethrough; b) said resealable closure being a screw-type sprayhead and a chemical refill insert adapted for containing a measured amount of concentrate agent, said insert being disposed within the bottle portion of said dispenser; and c) said closure having screw threads for attaching a pump sprayer attachment, wherein on activation of said pump sprayer attached to said adaptor cap the solution containing concentrate is caused to be deliver from said bottle portion of said dispenser.

2. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said pump sprayer device is suitable for repeated use.

3. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said pump sprayer device is constructed of plastic.

4. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim I wherein said bottle has an opening of at least 2 inches in diameter.

5. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said bottle is suited for accepting concentrate inserts for activating a wide variety of spray bottle solutions.

6. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 5 wherein said concentrate insert includes a hard surface cleaner, sanitizer, disinfectant, plant cleaner, plant nutrient, pet care product, carpet cleaner, fabric fresheners or odor control product.

7. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 6 wherein said concentrate is a liquid concentrate.

8. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said bottle is made of polycarbonate.

9. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said bottle is made of Tritan.

10. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said concentrate is a particulate product, the particles being of nanoparticle size.

11. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 14 wherein said particles are incorporated into a woven strip.

12. A rechargeable dispenser according to claim 3 wherein said pump sprayer device is constructed of a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate and polyurethane.

13. A method of recharging a spray bottle dispenser according to claim 1 which comprises removing the spray head to open the spray bottle dispenser, introducing a measured amount of concentrate or refill into the empty bottle, refilling the bottle with water and reattaching the spray head to the bottle.

14. A method according to claim 13 wherein said concentrate is a liquid, pill, capsule or impregnated nonwoven fabric strip.

15. A rechargeable spray bottle dispenser according to claim 1 wherein said bottle is round in shape.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] For the purposes of illustrating the various aspects of the invention, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there are shown in the drawings simplified forms of the device of the invention that may be employed, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited by or to the precise arrangements shown. The drawings may not be to scale, and the aspects of the drawings may not be to scale relative to each other. To assist those of ordinary skill in the relevant art in making and using the subject matter hereof, reference is made to the appended drawings and figures, wherein:

[0014] FIG. 1 is a front, side and rear elevation view of the new spray container;

[0015] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view thereof;

[0016] FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

[0017] FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

[0018] FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

[0019] FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof; and

[0020] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the spray container of U.S. Pat. No. 7,708,170, incorporated by reference, showing the recharging mechanism which in the embodiment shown is an impregnated strip.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Referring now to the drawings, the rechargeable spray dispenser bottle 10 comprises a bottle 20 having an opening of 1.5 to 3 inches provided with screw threads 22 for attachment of an adaptor cap 24 which incorporates female screw threads for attachment to the bottle 20 and screw threads 26 for attaching a pump sprayer device 40 having a trigger handle 44 and a spray opening 42. The pump sprayer device is connected to a dip tube 48 which on activating the handle 44 causes spray solution to be delivered from the bottle 20 up through the dip tube 48 and out through the opening 42. The bottle's bottommost part is provided with a concave edge 30 and a dome shaped bottom 32.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] The subject improved spray bottle system may be made and used in accordance with the apparatus and methods described in detail below.

[0023] Those skilled in the art will recognize that any type of clear, translucent, transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque material may be used to make the bottle container, thermoplastic resins being preferred.

[0024] Preferably, the container is made of thermoplastic polymer, for example, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyurethane and similar moldable plastics. The containers may be blow molded to suitable size and shape.

[0025] In other embodiments, the spray bottle may comprise other materials to offer more variety and decorative options while maintaining the same function as with clear thermoplastic polymer material. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the spray containers may be made in different sizes and/or shapes.

[0026] An example of a rechargeable cleaning or sanitizing system which is particularly useful with the present spray bottle device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,708,170 which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0027] Although the invention herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that other arrangements may be utilized without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0028] The invention now being fully described, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many changes and modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention set forth herein.