Custom Color Spray Paint Cans

*****New Product For Licensing, Manufacturing, and/or Investors*****

U.S. Patent : # 6,769,572

Inventor : Anthony Cullotta

new invention

As attorney for the inventor of the innovative Custom Color Spray Paint Cans we are currently seeking manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention.

Objects of the present invention:

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.


LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
20 present invention 56 ball
22 user58 gas cartridge
24 user's finger 60 gas cartridge puncturable discharge outlet
26 wall surface62 gas
28 paint 100 alternate embodiment
30 paint container102 dome cap
32 paint container bottom 104 deformable dome cap apex
34 guide tube106 puncturing pin
36 guide tube opening 200 alternate embodiment
38 annulus202 inlet member
40 sight glass 204 gas cartridge carrier
42 threads206 gas cartridge
44 dome cap 208 gas
46 puncturing pin210 domed cap
48 valve 212 nozzle
50 nozzle214 valve
52 conduit 216 conduit
54 filter218 filter

PATENT DRAWINGS
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FIGURE 1

Figure 1 is an illustration of the custom color spray paint can that can be seen in use. The containers may be filled with a variety of fluids to facilitate in the matching of specific colors. This convenience is particularly useful in repair work and the expedited application of paint.

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FIGURE 2

Figure 2 is a figure showing the primary embodiment of the present invention. The space between the guide tube and the outside container is filled with paint or other fluid and with the domed top attached, pressurization of the contents will occur. To prevent aeration of the fluid via the compressed gas, the guide tube extends above the surface level of the added fluid. A sight glass is incorporated into the wall of the outside container to facilitate proper fluid level while filling. Due to the variety of fluids or mixtures allowed in this invention, a particle filter is attached to the base of the spray nozzle feed tube to prevent nozzle clogging.

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FIGURE 3

Figure 3 is a view showing the level of paint or other fluid allowed with the primary embodiment. The guide tube may vary in height allowing more or less fluid in the cavity. For aeration of the contents, the guide tube is not necessary. The guide tube may also vary in diameter depending on the size of the pressurization cartridge.

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FIGURE 4

Figure 4 is a figure showing the system ready for pressurization. For pressurization to occur, the threaded cap is rotated on its threads to seat the puncturing pin firmly into the gas cartridge.

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FIGURE 5

Figure 5 is a view showing a screw-top type engagement system for pressurization of the container. With the domed cap in place and an unused gas cartridge in the guide tube, all that is required to pressurize the contents is the final quarter turn of the screw-type cap. The quarter turn is enough to bring the puncturing pin in contact with the gas cartridge. The cartridge is punctured and the contents are pressurized.

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FIGURE 6

Figure 6 is an embodiment where the container is pressurized by deforming the dome cap to push the puncturing pin into the gas cartridge to pressurize the container. The cap is made of tough flexible material that will not leak once pressurized, but with enough flex to allow the puncturing pin to strike the pressurized gas cartridge.

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FIGURE 7

Figure 7 is a sectional view of the primary embodiment showing all the major components of the device. Shown is the domed top and outside containing attached prior to pressurization. This sectional view encompasses both the primary puncture system and the alternate flexible top puncturing system. The offset nature of the spray nozzle feed tube is clearly depicted so as not to interfere with the pressurization components.

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FIGURE 8

Figure 8 is an alternate embodiment of the invention having the charging gas cartridge removed from the container. The paint or fluid is pressurized by mating the cartridge carrier with the inlet member, thus flowing the gas into the container. This embodiment allows for maximum utilization of internal space and also has the capability to recharge the container without exposing the contents.

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FIGURE 9

Figure 9 is a view showing the components of the alternate embodiment with the addition of paint or other fluid wherein the top is ready for attachment to the container housing.

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FIGURE 10

Figure 10 is an illustration showing that once the paint or fluid has been added to the container, the domed top is secured ensuring an effective seal. The cartridge carrier is then mated with the charging port for compressed gas transfer and container pressurization.

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FIGURE 11

Figure 11 is a view where the carrier is threaded into the charging port and the gas cartridge is compromised, thus flowing the gas into the container. The internal pressure of the container due to the addition of compressed gas is maintained by the one-way valves located in the spray nozzle assembly and the inlet member in addition to the sealed cap structure and the container.

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FIGURE 12

Figure 12 is a view where the container has been charged with compressed gas, and the paint or other fluid is discharged via the spray nozzle.

If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
171 Stillwell Lane
Syosset, New York 11791
Tel. #: 800-367-7774
Tel. #: 516-367-7777
Fax #: 800-367-7704
Fax #: 516-692-2787
E-Mail patent@invention.net

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