Patent ID: 7938299
Filing Date: 2011-05-10
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
1. A device for placing an inlet port of a sprayer in fluid communication with an interior space of a container including a neck having an opening, the device comprising: a container adapter comprising a sprayer connector in communication with a venting duckbill valve and having a flow conduit suitable for being placed in fluid communication with the inlet port of the sprayer and the adapter, the sprayer connector being dimensioned to matingly engage the inner wall of the adapter; wherein the sloping upper portion comprises a venting hole to vent via a path extending from the duckbill valve to a passage outside of the sprayer connector, whereby the sprayer and adapter are suitable to vent air to the container without the need for venting air passing through the sprayer connector; and wherein the adapter further comprises one or more keying structures to provide a tight fit with the sprayer connector, and to ensure that only refill containers containing a liquid appropriate for a particular purpose are used with the sprayer.