IP Library Granted Patent US 8,794,490
Granted Patent B2
US 8,794,490 · App. 12/579,750 · Granted Aug 5, 2014

Liquid dispensing device equipped with a sealing component moveable under the effect of pressure by a user

Inventors: Gaetan Painchaud (Francheville, FR); Guillaume Grevin (l'Isle d'Abeau, FR); Xavier Julia (Villefontaine, FR); Sylvain Lanzi (Chirens, FR)
Assignee: Rexam Healthcare la Verpilliere
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Patent No.
US 8,794,490
App. No.
12/579,750
Granted
Aug 5, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

A liquid dispensing device including a sealing component which can take up a liquid release position and a liquid blocking position. The liquid dispensing device also includes a surface for immobilising the sealing component in its blocking position, configured to prevent the sealing component from taking up its liquid release position.

Claims (16)

1. A liquid dispensing device, comprising:

a pressing element,

a sealing component which is moveable with respect to the pressing element between a liquid release position and a liquid blocking position, wherein in the liquid blocking position, the sealing component cooperates with the pressing element,

an outer envelope, fixed in position with respect to the pressing element, comprising an inner opened projection, extending proximally from the outer envelope, and covering the sealing component, this envelope comprising a liquid release orifice,

the sealing component comprising a distal end projecting from a liquid release orifice,

the inner opened projection encircling a part of the distal end of the sealing component so as to ensure a guiding of the distal end of the sealing component during the movement between the liquid release and the blocking position,

the outer envelope comprising a bearing seat for a return element holding the sealing component in blocking position, the seat being arranged around the inner opened projection,

the device also comprising a removable cap and an immobilizer retaining the sealing component in its blocking position, configured to prevent the sealing component from taking up its liquid release position, the immobilizer being supported by the cap, exerting a pressure on the sealing component and being activated when the cap is fitted on the device,

the device also comprising a vent allowing air to enter into a reservoir, and the cap comprising, in addition to the immobilizer for the sealing component, an airtight seal, preventing air from passing through the vent when the cap is fitted on the device.

2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the airtight seal comprises an annular rib projecting inside from a wall of the cap and being clamped against a wall for ensuring the airtight sealing.

3. The device according to claim 1 , comprising a protuberance for pressing on the sealing component, exerting on this component a pressure opposite to the pressure exerted by the immobilizer.

4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the immobilizer comprises a pressing surface for pressing on the sealing component, and wherein the pressing surface of the immobilizer is arranged opposite or staggered with respect to the protuberance.

5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the immobilizer comprise a surface for pressing on the sealing component.

6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the surface is a projection designed to press on the sealing component.

7. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the surface is an annular rib formed on the inner surface of the cap.

8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the inner opened projection is formed by an annular rib ending by the liquid release orifice.

Assignments (7)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 28, 2019
From: REXAM HEALTHCARE LA VERPILLIERE
To: NEMERA LA VERPILLIERE
Reel/Frame 049635/0915 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL AT REEL/FRAME NO. 33500/0061 Recorded Sep 1, 2015
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: NEMERA LA VERPILLIERE SAS (F/K/A REXAM HEALTHCARE LA VERPILLIERE SAS)
Reel/Frame 036517/0386 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL AT REEL/FRAME NO. 33500/0069 Recorded Sep 1, 2015
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: NEMERA LA VERPILLIERE SAS (F/K/A REXAM HEALTHCARE LA VERPILLIERE SAS)
Reel/Frame 036517/0415 →
FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 7, 2014
From: NEMERA LA VERPILLIERE SAS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS REXAM HEALTHCARE LA VERPILLIERE SAS)
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 033500/0061 →
SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 7, 2014
From: NEMERA LA VERPILLIERE SAS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS REXAM HEALTHCARE LA VERPILLIERE SAS)
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 033500/0069 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 22, 2010
From: REXAM PHARMA LA VERPILLIERE
To: REXAM HEALTHCARE LA VERPILLIERE
Reel/Frame 024274/0101 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 16, 2009
From: PAINCHAUD, GAETAN; GREVIN, GUILLAUME; JULIA, XAVIER; LANZI, SYLVAIN
To: REXAM PHARMA LA VERPILLIERE
Reel/Frame 023664/0092 →
Priority Claims (1)
FR 08 05715 · Oct 15, 2008 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20100096416A1 · Apr 22, 2010