ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,472,520, issued on Nov. 18, was assigned to RIEKE PACKAGING SYSTEMS Ltd. (Leicestershire, Great Britain).
"Continuous spray trigger dispenser" was invented by Simon Christopher Knight (Bridgend Mid Glamorgan, Great Britain).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An all-plastic, continuous trigger sprayer is contemplated that avoids the use of metal parts, elastomers, or other disparate and non-recyclable materials. A reservoir diaphragm is provided within the sprayer head, interposed between the actuation mechanism and the outlet, so as to ensure a steady flow of dispensed fluid is delivered even after actuation has ceased."
The patent was filed...