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Actuator cap and guard for a pressurized can
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1964-06-22
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1984-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mcghie Russell Park
- 👤 Miles Gilbert De Wayne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/20; B65D83/204; B65D83/22; B65D83/567; B65D2215/00; B65D2215/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A GUARD ADAPTED TO PREVENT OPERATION OF AN ACTUATOR OF A CAP ON A PRESSURIZED DISPENSING CAN COMPRISING AN ACTUATOR COVER FOR PREVENTING ACCESS TO SAID ACTUATOR, A PAIR OF DEPENDING LEGS SECURED TO SAID COVER AND ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED THROUGH A CHANNEL IN SAID CAP DEFINED BY SAID ACTUATOR AND THE SURROUNDING CAP, SAID LEGS HAVING OUTWARDLY FLARING FLANGED PORTIONS AT THE FREE END THEREOF FOR REMOVABLY LATCHING THE LEGS IN PLACE ON THE CAP, WHEREBY SAID COVER IS RIGIDLY HELD IN PLACE BY SAID LEGS AND SAID FLANGED PORTIONS THUS PREVENTING ACCESS TO SAID ACTUATOR UNTIL UPWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED ON SAID GUARD TO UNLATCH SAID LEGS AND REMOVE SAID GUARD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A GUARD ADAPTED TO PREVENT OPERATION OF AN ACTUATOR OF A CAP ON A PRESSURIZED DISPENSING CAN COMPRISING AN ACTUATOR COVER FOR PREVENTING ACCESS TO SAID ACTUATOR, A PAIR OF DEPENDING LEGS SECURED TO SAID COVER AND ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED THROUGH A CHANNEL IN SAID CAP DEFINED BY SAID ACTUATOR AND THE SURROUNDING CAP, SAID LEGS HAVING OUTWARDLY FLARING FLANGED PORTIONS AT THE FREE END THEREOF FOR REMOVABLY LATCHING THE LEGS IN PLACE ON THE CAP, WHEREBY SAID COVER IS RIGIDLY HELD IN PLACE BY SAID LEGS AND SAID FLANGED PORTIONS THUS PREVENTING ACCESS TO SAID ACTUATOR UNTIL UPWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED ON SAID GUARD TO UNLATCH SAID LEGS AND REMOVE SAID GUARD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |