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Aerosol dispenser actuator
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1969-07-11
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-07-11
Abstract
Abstract An aerosol dispenser actuator including a button movable in a tilting fashion to open a valve to exhaust contents of an aerosol container, and means associated with the button and rotatable to a first position in which the button may be tilted and to a second position in which the button is prevented from being tilted, whereby to inhibit unintended operation of the valve.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis V Nigro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/20; B65D83/206; B65D2215/00; B65D2215/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An aerosol dispenser actuator comprising a button movable in a tilting fashion to open a valve whereby to exhaust contents of an aerosol container through said button, a collar disposed proximate to the button and including an interrupted annular wall circumscribing the button, and a rotatable cap which slidingly receives the outlet end of the button said rotatable cap comprising an end wall bounded by a depending peripheral apron and radially extending walls depending from said end wall and extending to said apron, free edges of said radially extending walls being slidingly movable along the top of said interrupted annular wall and adapted to enter openings in the annular wall whereby to permit tilting of the cap and thereby tilting of the button.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An aerosol dispenser actuator comprising a button movable in a tilting fashion to open a valve whereby to exhaust contents of an aerosol container through said button, a collar disposed proximate to the button and including an interrupted annular wall circumscribing the button, and a rotatable cap which slidingly receives the outlet end of the button said rotatable cap comprising an end wall bounded by a depending peripheral apron and radially extending walls depending from said end wall and extending to said apron, free edges of said radially extending walls being slidingly movable along the top of said interrupted annular wall and adapted to enter openings in the annular wall whereby to permit tilting of the cap and thereby tilting of the button.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said cap includes a passage in communication with the interior of said button.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said peripheral apron is provided with a groove therein, and said collar further includes a radial rib, said groove being adapted to receive said collar radial rib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said peripheral apron is provided with a lug extending therefrom, and said collar further includes a radial rib, said collar radial rib being engageable with said lug to obstruct rotation of said cap in one direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said end wall is relatively thin and said apron is generally cylindrical, whereby to form a shell-like cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 5 in which said radial walls comprise relatively thin plates depending from said end wall and extending to and joining said apron.
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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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |