Multi-functional fluid dispensing system and associated methods for dispensing

Abstract

A multi-functional fluid dispensing system and method for dispensing fluid which provides an end-user the ability to control the fluid flow dispensed from the container while, in some embodiments, providing illumination of a target area to which the fluids are desired.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 370,960, filed Aug. 4, 2016, entitled “Multi-Functional Aerosol Dispensing System and Associated Methods for Dispensing” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 399,870, filed Sep. 26, 2016, entitled “Multi-Functional Aerosol Dispensing System and Associated Methods for Dispensing,” the entirety of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD[0002]In general, embodiments of the invention relate to systems, apparatus and methods for dispensing fluids, more particularly, a dispensing system and method for dispensing which provides an end-user the ability to control the fluid flow dispensed from the container while simultaneously providing illumination of a target area to which the fluids are desired.BACKGROUND[0003]Dispensing of fluids, such as aerosol dispensing of fluids is a well-known and extensively used form of liquid product delivery a...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is about an improved multi-functional fluid dispensing system that allows users to control the system's operation, the range and volume of fluid dispensed, and also provide illumination for the target area that requires fluid application. The technical effects of this patent include greater control and flexibility for users, as well as improved efficiency and precision in fluid dispensing and illumination.

Problems solved by technology

In many end-use applications, such as applying an aerosol lubricant to a surface under an automobile or within a piece of industrial machinery, ambient light is often not sufficient for proper visual feedback and, as such, the end-user must rely on a secondary or auxiliary light source (e.g., flashlight or the like) as a means for illuminating the target area.

During storage, in many of these applications, the storage container (tool box, etc.) is transported and is subject to a multitude of vibrations and motions due to shock and vehicular motions.

Such vibrations and motions may, in some instances, damage the dispensing mechanism such that further dispensing ceases or is impaired or, in other instances such vibrations and motions, may engage the dispensing mechanism and cause undesirable dispensing of the fluids.

Many current aerosol dispensing devices require a secondary cap device to protect against such damage and / or undesired dispensing of fluids during such transportation events; however, after an initial use the caps are often misplaced or otherwise lost, leaving the aerosol dispensing device prone to damage or accidental discharge of the fluid during transportation events.

Such damage to the dispensing mechanism may result in inadvertent dispensing of fluids.

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