US3365138A
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Actuator button and dispensing nozzle for aerosol valve
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1966-07-18
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1986-07-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Derek B Green
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 05:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/162; B65D83/28; B65D83/44; B65D83/48; B65D83/75; B65D83/753; B65D83/7535
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A ONE-PIECE COMBINED ACTUATOR BUTTON AND DISPENSING NOZZLE FOR AN AEROSOL VALVE HAVING A MOVABLE TUBULAR VALVE STEM, SAID ACTUATOR BUTTON HAVING (A) A SOCKET PORTION ADAPTED TO FIT AROUND THE UPPER END PORTION OF SAID VALVE STEM; (B) A CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID SOCKET AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF APERTURES THROUGH THE CYLINDRICAL WALL THEREOF; (C) AND END WALL CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID CHAMBER; AND (D) A FLEXIBLE SKIRT PORTION DEPENDING FROM SAID TOP WALL, SAID SKIRT PORTION NORMALLY EMBRACHING SAID CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER AND COVERING SAID APERTURES, BUT BEING CAPABLE OF FLEXING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY UNDER FLUID PRESSURE IN SAID CHAMBER TO DISCHARGE FLUID AROUND THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID SKIRT PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A ONE-PIECE COMBINED ACTUATOR BUTTON AND DISPENSING NOZZLE FOR AN AEROSOL VALVE HAVING A MOVABLE TUBULAR VALVE STEM, SAID ACTUATOR BUTTON HAVING (A) A SOCKET PORTION ADAPTED TO FIT AROUND THE UPPER END PORTION OF SAID VALVE STEM; (B) A CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID SOCKET AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF APERTURES THROUGH THE CYLINDRICAL WALL THEREOF; (C) AND END WALL CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID CHAMBER; AND (D) A FLEXIBLE SKIRT PORTION DEPENDING FROM SAID TOP WALL, SAID SKIRT PORTION NORMALLY EMBRACHING SAID CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER AND COVERING SAID APERTURES, BUT BEING CAPABLE OF FLEXING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY UNDER FLUID PRESSURE IN SAID CHAMBER TO DISCHARGE FLUID AROUND THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID SKIRT PORTION.
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |