Mechanical actuator arm for aerosol can

Abstract

A mechanical device for attachment to an aerosol can to allow for holding the can with a comfortable handle, and to facilitate controlled sprayed dispensing of the contents using a trigger-type actuator. An extension pole for attachment to the device is provided for use in applying sprayed substances in high or difficult to reach areas. The extension pole further includes a trigger extension mechanism that enables the operator to accurately control the trigger of the aerosol sprayer mounted on the extension pole.

1 . An apparatus for mounting and controlling sprayed application of a substance from an aerosol canister with a manual actuator mechanism, said apparatus comprising: 
 a main body portion adapted with means for removable mounting of an aerosol canister;    a trigger assembly pivotally connected to said main body, said trigger assembly adapted for causing said aerosol canister to emit a spray upon manual actuation thereof; and    said main body portion having a base to allow said main body to be free standing.    
   
   
       2 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for removable mounting of an aerosol canister comprises opposing elongate mounting structures, said mounting structures having and end potions adapted with a rotatable adjustment knob configured for selective tightening or loosening as required for removaby securing an aerosol canister to the actuator device.  
   
   
       3 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for removable mounting of an aerosol canister comprises a base sized and cylindrically shaped for receiving a portion of said canister, and a vertically adjustable latch connected in slidable relation relative to said base for engaging the top rim of the canister for removably securing the canister to said main body portion.  
   
   
       4 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , further including an extension pole having a first end adapted for removable connection to said main body portion.  
   
   
       5 . An apparatus according to  claim 4 , wherein said extension pole includes a second end having means, spaced from said first end, for actuating said trigger assembly  
   
   
       6 . An apparatus for mounting and controlling the sprayed application of the contents from an aerosol canister with a manual actuator mechanism, said apparatus comprising: 
 a main body portion having a hand grip, said main body portion adapted with an adjustable means for removable mounting of an aerosol canister;    a trigger assembly pivotally connected to said main body, said trigger assembly including a first projecting lever positioned in proximity to said hand grip for actuation by the user's fingers and a second projecting lever disposed at an approximate right angle to said first lever for causing said canister to emit a spray upon manual actuation of said first lever; and    an elongate extension pole adapted for removable connection to said main body portion, said extension pole including means for actuating said trigger assembly.    
   
   
       7 . An apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein said means for actuating said trigger assembly includes an actuating lever connected to said trigger assembly via a mechanical linkage.  
   
   
       8 . An apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein said actuating lever comprises a thumb 
 rest and opposing projecting finger actuated levers.