US3734353A
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Actuator overcap
Assignee: P&G Hair Care Holding Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-13
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-07-13
Abstract
Abstract An actuator overcap for an aerosol container including an actuator member having an elongate spout slidably receiving an elongate nozzle which communicates with a valve stem extending from the aerosol container, the actuator member being slidable in a top portion of the overcap between an inoperative position with the spout withdrawn into the overcap to inhibit dispensing from the aerosol container, and an operative position with the spout extending from the overcap to permit movement of the valve stem to dispense material from the aerosol container.
Inventors
- 👤 D Mcilhenny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/28; B65D83/30; B65D83/16; B65D83/20; B65D83/206; B65D83/22; B65D2215/00; B65D2215/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An actuator overcap for an aerosol container having a valve operated by movement of a valve stem, said overcap comprising an elongate nozzle adapted to communicate with the valve stem; an overcap body having a top portion with a lateral channel therein receiving said elongate nozzle; and an actuator member having an elongate spout slidably receiving said elongate nozzle therein and slidably disposed in said channel, said actuator member having an inoperative position with said spout withdrawn into said overcap body and an operative position with said spout extending from said overcap body to permit movement of the valve stem to operate the valve in the aerosol container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An actuator overcap for an aerosol container having a valve operated by movement of a valve stem, said overcap comprising an elongate nozzle adapted to communicate with the valve stem; an overcap body having a top portion with a lateral channel therein receiving said elongate nozzle; and an actuator member having an elongate spout slidably receiving said elongate nozzle therein and slidably disposed in said channel, said actuator member having an inoperative position with said spout withdrawn into said overcap body and an operative position with said spout extending from said overcap body to permit movement of the valve stem to operate the valve in the aerosol container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The actuator overcap as recited in claim 1 wherein said top portion of said overcap body includes a stop aligned with said channel, and said actuator member has a shoulder engaging said stop when said actuator member is in said inoperative position to prevent movement of the actuator stem, said shoulder being moved out of engagement with said stop when said actuator member is in said operative position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The actuator overcap as recited in claim 2 wherein said top portion of said overcap body has an opening therein aligned with said channel, and said actuator member includes a button extending through and slidable in said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The actuator overcap as recited in claim 3 wherein said top portion of said overcap body includes a tab at one end of said opening, and said button has a side wall with a slot therein, said tab extending through said slot when said actuator membeR is in said inoperative position to prevent movement of the valve stem by said actuator member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The actuator overcap as recited in claim 4 wherein said top portion of said overcap body includes a tapered bead protruding from said tab, said side wall of said button riding over said bead to lock said actuator member in said inoperative position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The actuator overcap as recited in claim 5 wherein said top portion of said overcap body includes a wall defining an edge of said opening opposite said one end, said button abutting said edge when said actuator member is in said operative position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The actuator overcap as recited in claim 6 wherein said top portion includes a track aligned with said channel and including said stop, said track having a step formed therein, and said actuator member includes a step engaging said track step when said actuator member is in said inoperative position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3386631A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |