James J Wolak

US Patent:

6092697, Jul 25, 2000

Filed:

Sep 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/156118

Inventors:

Frank S. Weaver - Chicago IL
James J. Wolak - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

B65D 8300

US Classification:

22240218

Abstract:

A new two chambered spray can for separating propellants from main contents of the can. The inventive device includes a cylindrical can having an interior holding chamber disposed therein extending downwardly from a top end thereof. A valve assembly is slidably disposed within the top end of the cylindrical can. The valve assembly includes a central passage and a pair of outer passages each having upper ends in fluid communication with the central passage. Each of the outer passages extend downwardly with inlets in communication with the interior holding chamber. A central tube is in fluid communication with the branched inlet ends of the central passage and extend outwardly of the interior holding chamber with the central tube being in fluid communication with the cylindrical can.