Color dispensing system for recreational gear

摘要

Spray color dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed. Color dispensing devices in accordance with certain embodiments include colorant contained in a pressure vessel, a pressure vessel holder including an attachment mechanism and an actuator system, and a control cable leading to a remote trigger controller. The remote trigger controller may be thumb operated or have a push button design, both of which may include a trigger locking device. There may be a deflector near the spray nozzle. The holder and actuator may allow only specifically designed pressure vessels. Also the pressure vessel may be insulated and/or heated to allow the color dispensing device to be used in cold environments.

主权项

1. A color dispensing system comprising:
a. a pressurized spray vessel comprising:
i. a valve; andii. a nozzle for receiving the valve, the valve and the nozzle being axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the spray vessel, wherein a substance is dispensed from the nozzle in alignment with said axis; b. an actuator comprising a plate having an aperture extending there through, wherein the nozzle passes through the aperture; c. a holder configured to receive the spray vessel; d. a trigger controller comprising an attachment mechanism configured to releasably attach to a ski pole handle; and e. a control cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end connects to the trigger controller and the second end connects to the actuator, wherein depression of the trigger controller moves the actuator in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the spray vessel from a first position to a second position to open the valve, and wherein release of the trigger controller relocates the actuator to the first position to close the valve, wherein the control cable permits omnidirectional movement of the holder relative to the trigger controller.