US3851803A
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Sure spray for aerosol caps and dispensers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-21
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1992-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A tamperproof securing device for spray tops of aerosol cans comprising a cover member and a nozzle shield means both of which are specifically configured to be mounted in or adjacent to a groove-like recess which extends along the diameter of the spray cap. A spray button extends through an aperture in the cap and is at least partially surrounded or encased by the shield means due to depending flanges formed thereon. The shield means includes the dependent flanges which are more specifically configured to engage the peripheral edge of the groove while the cover is attached in overlying relation to both the upper surface of the shield means. and the upper surface of the spray cap. Attachment of the cover to the cap may be adhesive, heat fusion or any applicable means and accordingly the shield means will be retained on the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 H Grothoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A tamperproof device of the type designed to be secured to a spray cap used on aerosol cans, said tamperproof device comprising: shield means removably mounted on the cap to partially enclose the button actuator protruding through the spray cap, said shield means configured and disposed in substantially overlying relation to a groove-like recess formed in the spray cap, said shield means comprising a first depending flange extending transversely to said groove-like recess and a second depending flange oriented in opposed spaced relation to said one flange and extending transversely to the length of said recess, said second flange extending into said recess to a spaced distance from the bottom thereof, thereby defining a finger hole, a cover member attached to the spray cap in overlying relation to said shield means and dimensioned and configured to engage both said shield means and the upper surface means and the upper surface of the spray cap whereby said shield means and cover member is temporarily removed from the spray cap during use of the aerosol can.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A tamperproof device of the type designed to be secured to a spray cap used on aerosol cans, said tamperproof device comprising: shield means removably mounted on the cap to partially enclose the button actuator protruding through the spray cap, said shield means configured and disposed in substantially overlying relation to a groove-like recess formed in the spray cap, said shield means comprising a first depending flange extending transversely to said groove-like recess and a second depending flange oriented in opposed spaced relation to said one flange and extending transversely to the length of said recess, said second flange extending into said recess to a spaced distance from the bottom thereof, thereby defining a finger hole, a cover member attached to the spray cap in overlying relation to said shield means and dimensioned and configured to engage both said shield means and the upper surface means and the upper surface of the spray cap whereby said shield means and cover member is temporarily removed from the spray cap during use of the aerosol can.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the length of the shield means is less than the length of the groove-like recess formed in the spray cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the cover member comprises a perforation in the area adjacent to the boundary surface between the spray cap and the shield means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein a snap connection is defined at the contacting surfaces between the spray cap and the nozzle shield means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cover member is connected to the spray cap by heat fusion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cover member is connected to the spray cap and to said shield means by adhesive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said shield means is formed of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said shield means is formed from a metallic foil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said cover member is made of a paper material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as in claim 9 wherein the paper from which said cover member is formed is coated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said sheild means comprises a substantially discoid configuration and is mounted on the cap in substantially coplanar relation with the top surface of the spray cap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as in claim 1 comprising said cover member being configured and dimensioned to have opposite peripheral portions thereof extend outwardly of said shield means, in substantially parallel planar relation thereto and completely cover the upper portion of said shield means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as in claim 12 wherein said cover member has a zone of reduced wall thickness in the area adjacent to the boundary surface between said spray cap and the cover member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said cover member is mounted in a planar recess formed in the spray cap, the depth of the planar recess substantially corresponDing to the thickness of said cover member.
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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |