公开(公告)号：USD707559S1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US29422221

申请日：2012-05-17

申请人： Timothy R. Ordiway ,  Douglas A. Soller ,  Rakesh K. Popli ,  Thomas A. Helf

设计人： Timothy R. Ordiway ,  Douglas A. Soller ,  Rakesh K. Popli ,  Thomas A. Helf

公开(公告)号：US08469244B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US11893476

申请日：2007-08-16

申请人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas ,  Brent D. Madsen ,  Paul E. Furner

发明人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas ,  Brent D. Madsen ,  Paul E. Furner

IPC分类号： G04C23/00

CPC分类号： B65D83/262 ,  A61L9/14 ,  B05B12/12 ,  B65D83/46

摘要： A volatile material dispenser includes a housing adapted to be releasably mounted on a container having a tilt-activated valve stem. The housing includes a discharge orifice. A drive unit is disposed within the housing, wherein the drive unit is activated in response to a signal from at least a sensor, and wherein the drive unit is adapted to radially displace the tilt-activated valve stem in response to the signal.

公开(公告)号：US08387827B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12054054

申请日：2008-03-24

申请人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas

发明人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas

IPC分类号： B67D5/08

CPC分类号： A61L9/14 ,  A01M1/2038 ,  B05B15/652 ,  B65D83/26 ,  B65D83/262 ,  B65D83/46 ,  B65D83/753

摘要： A volatile material dispenser includes a drive unit adapted to be releasably mounted on a container having a tilt-activated valve stem. The drive unit is adapted to radially displace the tilt-activated valve stem. A flexible tube having a discharge end is fixedly held with respect to the container. The flexible tube is adapted to be in fluid communication with the tilt-activated valve stem.

摘要翻译： 挥发性物质分配器包括适于可释放地安装在具有倾斜致动阀杆的容器上的驱动单元。 驱动单元适于径向移动倾斜致动的阀杆。 具有排出端的柔性管相对于容器固定地保持。 柔性管适于与倾斜致动的阀杆流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US06857580B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-22

申请号：US10005655

申请日：2001-12-03

申请人： Scott D. Walter ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward J. Martens, III ,  Luke Stonis ,  John J. Knittle ,  Chris von Dohlen ,  Dennis J. Denen

发明人： Scott D. Walter ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward J. Martens, III ,  Luke Stonis ,  John J. Knittle ,  Chris von Dohlen ,  Dennis J. Denen

IPC分类号： B05B17/06 ,  G10K9/122 ,  B05B3/04

CPC分类号： B05B17/0607 ,  B05B17/0646 ,  G10K9/122

摘要： A piezoelectrically actuated liquid atomizer device which applies alternating voltages from an ordinary wall outlet to a piezoelectric actuator intermittently and at a high rate sufficient to cause an atomization plate which is vibrated by the actuator to form small droplets from liquid which is supplied to the plate. The intermittent application of voltages to the piezoelectric actuator is carried out according to a duty cycle in which the off times are adjustable. An override of the duty cycle is provided so that the piezoelectric actuator operates continuously for intervals which are manually or automatically controlled.

摘要翻译： 一种压电致动液体雾化装置，其间歇地以高速率从普通壁式出口向压电致动器施加交流电压，足以引起由致动器振动的雾化板，以从供应到该板的液体形成小液滴。 根据能够调节关闭时间的占空比来对压电致动器间歇地施加电压。 提供占空比的超控，使得压电致动器连续地进行手动或自动控制的间隔。

公开(公告)号：US06843430B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10154509

申请日：2002-05-24

申请人： John A. Boticki ,  James L. Bournoville ,  Paul J. Larson ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward J. Martens, III ,  David J. Schram ,  David A. Tomkins ,  Stephen M. Doerr ,  Thomas Jaworski

发明人： John A. Boticki ,  James L. Bournoville ,  Paul J. Larson ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward J. Martens, III ,  David J. Schram ,  David A. Tomkins ,  Stephen M. Doerr ,  Thomas Jaworski

IPC分类号： B05B17/06 ,  B05B1/08

CPC分类号： B05B17/0646 ,  B05B17/0676 ,  B05B17/0684

摘要： A battery operated atomizer device comprising, in a housing (22), a liquid reservoir (30) from which a capillary type liquid delivery system (38) extends to contact a piezoelectric actuator an atomization plate assembly (34), the assembly (34) being supported by means of wire-like elements (36) in cantilever fashion over the liquid delivery system, the liquid delivery system comprising an outer tubular member (52) and a solid rod (56) which have facing surfaces configured to define between them, longitudinal capillary liquid passages.

摘要翻译： 一种电池操作的雾化器装置，包括在壳体（22）中的液体储存器（30），毛细管型液体输送系统（38）从该储存器延伸以将压电致动器与雾化板组件接触，组件（34） 在液体输送系统上通过线状元件（36）以悬臂方式支撑，所述液体输送系统包括外部管状构件（52）和实心杆（56），所述外部管状构件（52）和实心杆（56）被构造成在它们之间限定， 纵向毛细液体通道。

公开(公告)号：US06341732B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-29

申请号：US09596714

申请日：2000-06-19

申请人： Frederick H. Martin ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  David J. Schram ,  Maryann Jashinske ,  David A. Tomkins ,  Edward J. Martens, III

发明人： Frederick H. Martin ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  David J. Schram ,  Maryann Jashinske ,  David A. Tomkins ,  Edward J. Martens, III

IPC分类号： B05B1704

CPC分类号： B05B17/0646 ,  B05B17/0684

摘要： Liquid to be atomized is supplied from a wick to the underside of a vibrating orifice plate which pumps the liquid up through atomizing orifices in the plate and ejects the liquid from is upper side; and liquid which is pumped up through the orifices in an elevated region of the plate, but which has not been ejected, is directed back down through larger openings in a lower region of the plate. The liquid also flows back onto the wick which places the liquid in capillary communication along the underside of the plate with the atomizing orifices for reputing and ejection.

摘要翻译： 要雾化的液体从油绳供应到振动孔板的下侧，振动孔板将液体向上泵送通过板中的雾化孔并从上侧排出液体; 并且在板的升高区域中被泵送通过孔的未被喷射的液体通过板的下部区域中较大的开口被向下引导回。 液体也流回到芯上，使液体沿着板的下侧毛细管连通，并具有雾化孔以进行着名和喷射。

公开(公告)号：US20140008385A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14024355

申请日：2013-09-11

申请人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas ,  Paul E. Furner ,  Rene Maurice Beland ,  James F. Kimball

发明人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas ,  Paul E. Furner ,  Rene Maurice Beland ,  James F. Kimball

IPC分类号： B67D1/00 ,  G04C23/42 ,  B67D7/84

CPC分类号： B65D83/46 ,  A61L9/14 ,  A61L2209/111 ,  B05B12/004 ,  B05B12/12 ,  B65D83/20 ,  B65D83/262 ,  B65D83/386 ,  G04C23/48

摘要： A volatile material dispenser includes a housing adapted to receive a container that includes a tilt-activated valve stem. The housing includes a resilient retaining structure. The resilient retaining structure is adapted to retain a portion of the container. An electric drive unit is disposed within the housing. The drive unit includes a cam for engaging a portion of the container to actuate the valve stem.

摘要翻译： 挥发性材料分配器包括适于容纳包括倾斜致动阀杆的容器的壳体。 壳体包括弹性保持结构。 弹性保持结构适于保持容器的一部分。 电驱动单元设置在壳体内。 驱动单元包括用于接合容器的一部分以致动阀杆的凸轮。

公开(公告)号：US20130161348A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13748293

申请日：2013-01-23

申请人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas

发明人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Edward L. Paas

IPC分类号： B67D1/00 ,  G04C23/42 ,  B67D3/00

CPC分类号： A61L9/14 ,  A01M1/2038 ,  B05B15/652 ,  B65D83/26 ,  B65D83/262 ,  B65D83/46 ,  B65D83/753

摘要： A volatile material dispenser includes a drive unit adapted to be mounted on a container. The drive unit is adapted to be activated in response to a signal from at least a sensor to radially displace a tilt-activated valve stem of the container. The volatile material dispenser further includes a flexible tube having a discharge end fixedly held with respect to the container. The flexible tube is adapted to be in fluid communication with the tilt-activated valve stem.

摘要翻译： 挥发性材料分配器包括适于安装在容器上的驱动单元。 驱动单元适于响应于来自至少传感器的信号被激活以径向移动容器的倾斜致动阀杆。 挥发性物料分配器还包括柔性管，其具有相对于容器固定地保持的排出端。 柔性管适于与倾斜致动的阀杆流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US08201710B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12287910

申请日：2008-10-15

申请人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Murthy S. Munagavalasa ,  Edward L. Paas

发明人： Thomas A. Helf ,  Murthy S. Munagavalasa ,  Edward L. Paas

IPC分类号： B67B1/00

CPC分类号： B65D83/206 ,  B05B11/0008 ,  B65D83/202 ,  B65D83/205 ,  B65D83/75 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： An attachment mechanism for a container includes a bracket and a connector. The bracket has upper and lower portions. An annular wall is disposed between the upper and lower portions. A plurality of projections extend from the lower portion. The projections are adapted to releasably engage an upper portion of a container. A tab extends radially inwardly from the upper portion. The connector has a prong, wherein a distal portion of the prong is spaced circumferentially from the connector. The prong is adapted to be secured within a slot defined between the tab and the annular wall.

摘要翻译： 用于容器的附接机构包括支架和连接器。 支架具有上部和下部。 环形壁设置在上部和下部之间。 多个突起从下部延伸。 突起适于可释放地接合容器的上部。 突片从上部向内径向向内延伸。 连接器具有插脚，其中插脚的远端部分与连接器周向间隔开。 插脚适于固定在限定在突片和环形壁之间的狭槽内。

公开(公告)号：US07610118B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US10549435

申请日：2003-11-10

申请人： Heather R. Schramm ,  Scott D. Walter ,  Thomas Jaworski ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  Jose Porchia ,  Edward J. Martens, III ,  David A. Tomkins

发明人： Heather R. Schramm ,  Scott D. Walter ,  Thomas Jaworski ,  Thomas A. Helf ,  Jose Porchia ,  Edward J. Martens, III ,  David A. Tomkins

IPC分类号： G05D11/00

CPC分类号： A61L9/037 ,  A01M1/2033 ,  A01M1/2038 ,  A01M1/205 ,  A01M1/2077 ,  A61L9/035 ,  A61L9/122 ,  A61L9/125 ,  A61L9/127 ,  A61L9/14 ,  A61L2209/12 ,  A63H33/40 ,  B05B17/0646 ,  B05B17/0684

摘要： A method and apparatus for controlling emission of fragrances into a given area such as a room or a region of a yard; and more particularly the creation of a desired atmosphere within the given area. In addition, the invention involves a volatile substance dispensing device (200) having mounted therein a plurality of reservoirs (31) storing a volatile substance, and a plurality of atomizer assemblies (34) for emitting volatile substances communicated thereto by the reservoirs (31). Preferably, a microcontroller (50) controls the emission of the volatile substances in accordance with preferred programs.

摘要翻译： 用于控制向特定区域（例如房间或院子区域）排放香料的方法和装置; 并且更具体地，在给定区域内产生期望的气氛。 此外，本发明涉及一种其中安装有多个存储挥发性物质的储存器（31）的挥发性物质分配装置（200），以及用于发射由储存器（31）连通的挥发性物质的多个雾化器组件（34） 。 优选地，微控制器（50）根据优选的程序控制挥发性物质的排放。