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US3306497A
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Actuator cap for dispensers
Assignee: SPECIALTY ACQUISITION Corp A CORP OF DELAWARE
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Filing: 1965-03-18
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1985-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen J Kenney
- 👤 William R O'donnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:11
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B11/00; B05B11/01; B05B11/10; B05B11/1042; B05B11/1052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
AN ACTUATOR FOR A DISPENSING DEVICE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A CAP BODY PIECE HAVING SCREW THREADS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A THREADED CONTAINER NECK, AND HAVING AN EXTERIOR PERIPHERAL SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT BY THE FINGERS TO ENABLE THE BODY PIECE TO BE MANUALLY SCREWED ONTO THE CONTAINER NECK, (B) AN OPERABLE DISPENSING BUTTON AND MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING THE BUTTON ON THE CAP BODY PIECE FOR BOTH TURNING AND AXIAL MOVEMENT, (C) SAID BUTTON HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE AT ONE SIDE, (D) A COVER PIECE ENCLOSING SAID BUTTON, ADAPTED TO EXPOSE A PORTION OF THE BUTTON FOR FINGER ENGAGEMENT, (E) GUIDE MEANS ON SAID BUTTON AND COVER PIECE, PREVENTING RELATIVE TURNING THEREBETWEEN WHILE ENABLING RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT TO BE HAD, AND (F) A FRICTION MOUNTING ON SAID COVER PIECE AND A PORTION OF THE CAP BODY PIECE WHICH IS LOCATED ENTIRELY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
AN ACTUATOR FOR A DISPENSING DEVICE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A CAP BODY PIECE HAVING SCREW THREADS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A THREADED CONTAINER NECK, AND HAVING AN EXTERIOR PERIPHERAL SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT BY THE FINGERS TO ENABLE THE BODY PIECE TO BE MANUALLY SCREWED ONTO THE CONTAINER NECK, (B) AN OPERABLE DISPENSING BUTTON AND MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING THE BUTTON ON THE CAP BODY PIECE FOR BOTH TURNING AND AXIAL MOVEMENT, (C) SAID BUTTON HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE AT ONE SIDE, (D) A COVER PIECE ENCLOSING SAID BUTTON, ADAPTED TO EXPOSE A PORTION OF THE BUTTON FOR FINGER ENGAGEMENT, (E) GUIDE MEANS ON SAID BUTTON AND COVER PIECE, PREVENTING RELATIVE TURNING THEREBETWEEN WHILE ENABLING RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT TO BE HAD, AND (F) A FRICTION MOUNTING ON SAID COVER PIECE AND A PORTION OF THE CAP BODY PIECE WHICH IS LOCATED ENTIRELY
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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |