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Actuator for pressurized dispensing cans
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-30
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1982-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis F Kutik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/20; B65D83/206; B65D83/22; B65D2215/00; B65D2215/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A SPRAYING HEAD FOR PRESSURIZED CANS INCLUDING A PLUNGER TO BE DEPRESSED TO SPRAY THE CONTENTS OF THE CAN, SAID HEAD INCLUDING A CAP FITTED OVER THE PLUNGER, A LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ACROSS THE TOP OF THE CAP, THE CAP BEING PROVIDED WITH AN APERTURE FOR ACCESS TO THE PLUNGER, THE PLUNGER HAVING A HEAD PROVIDED WITH A SPRAY OUTLET, THE CAP HAVING A CONICAL SPRAY OPENING FOR REGISTRY WITH THE OUTLET, AND A PIN CARRIED BY THE LEVER, SAID PIN BEING MOUNTED SO AS TO BE BODILY SHIFTED TO EITHER DISALIGN IT WITH THE APERTURE IN THE CAP OR ELSE ALIGN IT THEREWITH SO THAT UPON THE DEPRESSION OF THE LEVER THE PIN WILL ENTER THE APERTURE AND DEPRESS THE PLUNGER TO CAUSE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE SPRAY OUTLET AND THE CONICAL OPENING RESULTING IN THE SPRAYING OF THE CAN CONTENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A SPRAYING HEAD FOR PRESSURIZED CANS INCLUDING A PLUNGER TO BE DEPRESSED TO SPRAY THE CONTENTS OF THE CAN, SAID HEAD INCLUDING A CAP FITTED OVER THE PLUNGER, A LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ACROSS THE TOP OF THE CAP, THE CAP BEING PROVIDED WITH AN APERTURE FOR ACCESS TO THE PLUNGER, THE PLUNGER HAVING A HEAD PROVIDED WITH A SPRAY OUTLET, THE CAP HAVING A CONICAL SPRAY OPENING FOR REGISTRY WITH THE OUTLET, AND A PIN CARRIED BY THE LEVER, SAID PIN BEING MOUNTED SO AS TO BE BODILY SHIFTED TO EITHER DISALIGN IT WITH THE APERTURE IN THE CAP OR ELSE ALIGN IT THEREWITH SO THAT UPON THE DEPRESSION OF THE LEVER THE PIN WILL ENTER THE APERTURE AND DEPRESS THE PLUNGER TO CAUSE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE SPRAY OUTLET AND THE CONICAL OPENING RESULTING IN THE SPRAYING OF THE CAN CONTENTS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |