Abstract:
A texturing system for applying a desired texture pattern on a patched portion of a surface. The texturing system comprises texture material, a dispensing system for dispensing the texture material, and a selecting system. The texture material comprises a carrier, a binder, a filler, and a change material. The texture material changes from a wet form to a solidified form when exposed to air. The change material changes appearance when the texture material changes from the wet form to the solidified form. The selecting system is supported by the dispensing system such that texture material dispensed from the dispensing system is dispensed through an outlet opening in the desired texture pattern. The dispensing system is used to deposit the texture material onto the patched portion of the surface in the desired texture pattern.
Abstract:
An aerosol system for dispensing liquid material. The aerosol system includes an aerosol assembly, a plurality of accessory members, and an accessory storage system. The aerosol assembly contains and dispenses liquid material. The accessory members are used in conjunction with the dispensing of the liquid material. The accessory storage system allows the one accessory members to be removably secured relative to the aerosol assembly using the deliberate application of manual force. Each accessory member operates in a first configuration in which the accessory member is not secured relative to the aerosol assembly and in a second configuration in which the accessory member is secured relative to the aerosol assembly. Optionally, the accessory members may operate in a third configuration in which the accessory member is integrally formed with the accessory storage system. In this optional case, the aerosol system may be reconfigured from the third configuration to the first configuration by detaching the accessory member from the accessory storage system by deliberate application of manual force.
Abstract:
A tensioning device for applying tension to a line extending between first and second objects. The tensioning device comprises a first engaging portion, a support surface, and first and second gripping portions defining a gripping notch. The first engaging portion is adapted to be connected to the first object. The support surface is adapted to support the line. The gripping notch is located adjacent to the support surface. The support surface supports the line to define a first line portion extending in a first direction, a second line portion in contact with the support surface, and a third line portion extending in a second direction. The third line portion is adapted to support the second object. The first line portion is pulled to place the line under tension. The gripping notch is arranged to engage the first line portion to inhibit movement of the line relative to the support surface.
Abstract:
An aerosol system for dispensing liquid material. An aerosol system for dispensing texture material, comprising an aerosol assembly, a cover member, a plurality of dispensing tubes, and an accessory storage system. The aerosol assembly defines a cap member and an actuator member. Each dispensing tube is associated with a predetermined texture pattern. Each of the dispensing tubes may be in a first configuration in which the dispensing tube is secured relative to the actuator member of the aerosol assembly and a second configuration in which the dispensing tubes is secured relative to the aerosol assembly by the accessory storage system. When the cover member covers the actuator member and the dispensing tubes are in the second configuration, the cap member further covers the accessory storage system and the dispensing tubes.
Abstract:
An aerosol system for dispensing texture material to substantially match a preexisting texture pattern, comprising an aerosol assembly, a plurality of dispensing tubes, and an accessory storage system. The aerosol assembly comprises a container member defining a container outer surface, a cap member, and an actuator member. The accessory storage system comprises an accessory retaining portion and an engaging portion for engaging the container outer surface. Each of the dispensing tubes may be in a first configuration or in a second configuration. In its first configuration, a dispensing tube is secured relative to the actuator member of the aerosol assembly. In its second configuration, a dispensing tube is detachably attached to the accessory storage system to secure the dispensing tubes relative to the aerosol assembly. The texture material is dispensed through a selected dispensing tube. A texture pattern formed by the dispensed texture material substantially matches the preexisting texture pattern.
Abstract:
A container comprising a body portion and a neck portion, the neck portion having a pump dispenser thereon, the pump dispenser comprising a pump mechanism, a dip tube on one end of the pump mechanism, a pump outlet on another end of the pump mechanism, the dip tube extending from the pump mechanism into the body portion, the body portion containing a liquid, and a motion element, the motion element being captive within the dip tube and adapted to be movable within the dip tube under the action of liquid flow through the dip tube, and at least a portion of the body portion being transparent, a decorative effect resulting from the motion of the motion element being visible from an exterior of the container. Also disclosed is a method of providing an enhanced display by a dispensing container during dispensing of a liquid from the container.
Abstract:
A container comprising a body portion and a neck portion, the neck portion having a pump dispenser thereon, the pump dispenser comprising a pump mechanism, a dip tube on one end of the pump mechanism, a pump outlet on another end of the pump mechanism, the dip tube extending from the pump mechanism into the body portion, the body portion containing a liquid, and a motion element, the motion element being captive within the dip tube and adapted to be movable within the dip tube under the action of liquid flow through the dip tube, and at least a portion of the body portion being transparent, a decorative effect resulting from the motion of the motion element being visible from an exterior of the container. Also disclosed is a method of providing an enhanced display by a dispensing container during dispensing of a liquid from the container.
Abstract:
A dispensing cap is disclosed for mixing a primary flowable substance, such as a soap, lotion, or the like, with a small dose of a secondary flowable substance, such as a fragrance. The dispensing cap includes a plurality of reservoirs containing a plurality of secondary flowable substances. Each of the reservoirs is associated with a secondary piston that, when actuated, causes the secondary flowable substance to be expelled from the reservoir into a mixing chamber in the cap, where it is mixed with the primary flowable substance. Upon mixing the two are dispensed together from a dispensing end of the cap. A selector ring is provided to enable the user to select one of the plurality of reservoirs. The selector ring has an actuation flange that aligns with the secondary piston that is associated with the selected reservoir. The selector ring is engaged with the main piston so, as the primary flowable substance is introduced into the mixing chamber via movement of the main piston, the selector ring and flange are pressed down onto the selected secondary piston, which expels a quantity of selected secondary flowable substance into the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber may have mixing vanes or other physical features to enhance mixing of the primary and secondary flowable substances. The cap may have a lockout feature that prevents actuation if the selected reservoir is empty. The cap may also have a visual indicator that informs the user of a level of secondary flowable substance within the secondary reservoir.
Abstract:
A dispensing cap is disclosed for mixing a primary flowable substance, such as a soap, lotion, or the like, with a small dose of a secondary flowable substance, such as a fragrance. The dispensing cap includes a plurality of reservoirs containing a plurality of secondary flowable substances. Each of the reservoirs is associated with a secondary piston that, when actuated, causes the secondary flowable substance to be expelled from the reservoir into a mixing chamber in the cap, where it is mixed with the primary flowable substance. Upon mixing the two are dispensed together from a dispensing end of the cap. A selector ring is provided to enable the user to select one of the plurality of reservoirs. The selector ring has an actuation flange that aligns with the secondary piston that is associated with the selected reservoir. The selector ring is engaged with the main piston so, as the primary flowable substance is introduced into the mixing chamber via movement of the main piston, the selector ring and flange are pressed down onto the selected secondary piston, which expels a quantity of selected secondary flowable substance into the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber may have mixing vanes or other physical features to enhance mixing of the primary and secondary flowable substances. The cap may have a lockout feature that prevents actuation if the selected reservoir is empty. The cap may also have a visual indicator that informs the user of a level of secondary flowable substance within the secondary reservoir.
Abstract:
A method of applying texture material to an untextured portion of a destination surface. Texture material comprising a base, a carrier, and particulate material is arranged within a tube member defining a container opening. A sponge member defining an applicator surface is secured relative to the tube member. The texture material is forced out of the tube member onto the applicator surface. With the applicator surface of the sponge member substantially parallel to the destination surface, the sponge member is displaced towards and away from the destination surface along a dispensing axis. The texture material on the applicator comes into contact with the untextured portion of the destination surface to transfer texture material from the applicator surface to the destination surface. The texture material is allowed to harden such the hardened texture material substantially matches the existing texture pattern on the destination surface.