Compact spray device

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2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Shaver, Kevin P (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Automatic control

C222S644000, C222S646000, C222S647000, C222S649000, C222S504000, C239S070000, C239S337000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07954667

ABSTRACT:
A method of operating a dispensing unit includes the step of providing a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a housing having an aerosol container disposed therein and an actuator arm. Other steps include activating the dispensing unit in response to a minimum threshold of light being sensed by a light sensor and selecting a sleep period interval between spray operations. Yet another step includes moving the actuator arm after completion of a startup delay period from a pre-actuation position to a discharge position along a path substantially parallel to an axial length of the container to actuate a nozzle of the container to discharge a fluid from the container. The method also includes the step of alternating automatically between the sleep period having a duration commensurate with the selected sleep period interval and a discharge period during which the fluid is dispensed from the container.

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