Porous Filter Pump Dispenser for Clog Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pump spray bottles often clog due to particulate matter, and they require multiple packaging forms for different application methods, increasing manufacturing complexity and customer costs.
Innovation Solution
A pump spray bottle with a porous and permeable filter that covers the fluid feed tube, allowing for both filtered spray and direct application modes, preventing clogging and enabling dual use as an applicator.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a pump spray mechanism is used to dispense fluid, then fluid can be atomized and sprayed over a large area, but particulate matter in the fluid may clog the spray mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
A porous filter is integrated into the pump spray mechanism, allowing fluid to pass through while trapping particulate matter. The porous structure enables filtration without significantly impeding fluid flow, preventing clogging of the spray mechanism while maintaining reliable operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter acts as an intermediary component between the fluid reservoir and the spray mechanism. It mediates the fluid flow by removing harmful particulates before they reach the spray mechanism, protecting the system while allowing continuous operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple packaging forms are used for different application methods (spray and direct application), then different application needs are met, but manufacturing complexity and customer costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pump spray mechanism is designed to serve dual purposes: it functions as a spray device for large area coverage and as a direct application applicator for targeted treatment. The pump mechanism itself can be used to apply fluid directly to specific areas, eliminating the need for separate packaging for different application methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the spray function and direct application function into a single packaging system. By combining these two application methods in one container, the patent reduces manufacturing complexity and inventory requirements while providing customers with versatile application options.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The filter prevents clogging and allows for flexible fluid application, reducing manufacturing complexity and customer costs by providing both spray and direct application options from a single container.
Implementation Method 1
A porous and permeable filter covers the open end of a fluid feed tube that provides fluid to a pump spray mechanism. The filter protects the pump spray mechanism from becoming clogged with particulate matter that may be present in the container.
Implementation Method 2
A porous and permeable filter covers the open end of a fluid feed tube that provides fluid to a pump spray mechanism
Implementation Method 3
a pump spray apparatus operative to extract fluid from the container and spray the fluid in an at least partially atomized form under manual actuation
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AI summary
A filtered fluid pump spray dispenser and applicator assembly includes a container having a pump spray mechanism connected to a fluid feed tube immersed in a fluid to be dispensed. The open end of the fluid feed tube is covered by a porous and permeable filter, which filters particulate matter from the fluid during spray mode fluid dispensing. The pump mechanism and fluid feed tube may be removed, and fluid contained in the filter applied directly to a surface in direct application mode fluid dispensing.