US3655100A
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Safety cover cap for an aerosol container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-13
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece cover cap for an aerosol container, wherein the pieces present a unitary appearance, but permit of and require deliberate relative rotation to open and thereby prevent accidental opening by children, and wherein proper directional discharge of the container is effectively assured.
Inventors
- 👤 Isral J Markowitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
272 words
A safety cover cap for an aerosol container and the like having a conical neck portion terminating in a small upper annular bead and a larger lower annular bead and an upwardly extending valve actuating button communicating with the inside of said aerosol container, comprising a lower cap element having a cylindrical side wall provided with fastening means and a radially inwardly extending annular flange, said flange having an aperture, the diameter being of a size which is capable of being snapped about said upper annular bead so as to fixedly retain said lower cap element in an axial direction but free to rotate same about said upper annular bead, an upper wall upstanding from said flange extending spacedly about said aperture for circumposition about said upper annular bead, said actuating button being configured for vertical movement in sliding relation within said upper wall, an upper cap element having a cylindrical side wall cooperatively associated with the fastening means on the cylindrical side wall of said lower cap element, a hollow tube-like element extending downwardly from the inside top of said upper cap element rotatably surrounding said upper wall, the end of the cylindrical side wall of said lower cap element having a U-shaped channel for receiving the end of said cylindrical side wall of said upper cap element whereby the two-piece constructional features are rendered less discernible, said fastener means comprising threadable means engageable with and disengageable from the cylindrical side wall of said upper cap element upon relative rotation between said cap elements, and said channel being externally roughened to facilitate manual holding against rotation of said upper cap element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
272 words
A safety cover cap for an aerosol container and the like having a conical neck portion terminating in a small upper annular bead and a larger lower annular bead and an upwardly extending valve actuating button communicating with the inside of said aerosol container, comprising a lower cap element having a cylindrical side wall provided with fastening means and a radially inwardly extending annular flange, said flange having an aperture, the diameter being of a size which is capable of being snapped about said upper annular bead so as to fixedly retain said lower cap element in an axial direction but free to rotate same about said upper annular bead, an upper wall upstanding from said flange extending spacedly about said aperture for circumposition about said upper annular bead, said actuating button being configured for vertical movement in sliding relation within said upper wall, an upper cap element having a cylindrical side wall cooperatively associated with the fastening means on the cylindrical side wall of said lower cap element, a hollow tube-like element extending downwardly from the inside top of said upper cap element rotatably surrounding said upper wall, the end of the cylindrical side wall of said lower cap element having a U-shaped channel for receiving the end of said cylindrical side wall of said upper cap element whereby the two-piece constructional features are rendered less discernible, said fastener means comprising threadable means engageable with and disengageable from the cylindrical side wall of said upper cap element upon relative rotation between said cap elements, and said channel being externally roughened to facilitate manual holding against rotation of said upper cap element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The safety cover cap according to claim 1, wherein said upper wall and actuating button have their upper surfaces generally flush and directionally inclined for tactile indication of discharge direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The safety cover cap according to claim 2, wherein upper wall conformably surrounds said actuating button for depression of the latter within said upper wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The safety cover cap according to claim 3, in combination with slot means in said upper wall and relatively vertically slidable interfitting means cooperatively associated with said actuating button for restraining said button against relative rotation with respect to said upper wall.
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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |