US4071173A
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Cover enclosing flat sided button for actuation prevention
Assignee: SPECIALTY ACQUISITION Corp A CORP OF DELAWARE
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Filing: 1976-11-22
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1996-11-22
Abstract
Abstract An actuator assembly for a dispensing device including a cap body piece for engagement with a threaded container neck having a series of tabs therein, an operable dispensing button with a discharge orifice, the button having a series of flat sides and one rounded side for receipt within the series of tabs, a cover piece enclosing the button which exposes a portion of the button for finger engagement, and a guide slot in the cover piece to prevent relative movement between the button and the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F. Horan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:51
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B11/00; B05B11/01; B05B11/10; B05B11/1042; B05B11/1059; B05B11/1052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
An actuator assembly for a dispensing device comprising, in combination: a. a cap body piece having means for attachment to a container and a series of tab means projecting upwardly from said cap body piece; b. an operable dispensing button and means movably mounting said button on said cap body piece for both turning and axial movement, said button having a series of flat sides and one curved side, said flat sides being arranged to be received within said tab means when properly positioned; c. cover means enclosing said button adapted to expose a portion of the button for finger engagement; and, d. guide means on said button and said cover piece for preventing relative turning therebetween while enabling relative axial movement to be had.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
An actuator assembly for a dispensing device comprising, in combination: a. a cap body piece having means for attachment to a container and a series of tab means projecting upwardly from said cap body piece; b. an operable dispensing button and means movably mounting said button on said cap body piece for both turning and axial movement, said button having a series of flat sides and one curved side, said flat sides being arranged to be received within said tab means when properly positioned; c. cover means enclosing said button adapted to expose a portion of the button for finger engagement; and, d. guide means on said button and said cover piece for preventing relative turning therebetween while enabling relative axial movement to be had.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said container has a threaded neck and said cap body piece has screw threads therein for engagement with said threaded neck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein said cap body has an exterior, peripheral surface for engagement by the finger to enable said body piece to be manually screwed onto said container neck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said cap body piece has side walls connected by flange means having a hole therein for receipt of pump plunger means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 4 wherein said series of tab means project upwardly from said flange means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 5 wherein said tab means has a flat upper surface and flat interior walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
The assembly of claim 6 wherein a friction mounting means is located on said cover piece and a portion of the cap body piece which is located entirely above the said finger engagable peripheral surface thereof, yieldably holding said cover piece and button in different adjusted rotative positions with respect to the body piece, thereby to enable the cover piece and button to be rotatably adjusted with respect to a container on which the body piece is screwed all without closing said peripheral surface or interfering with the screwing on or unscrewing of said cap body piece.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said button has discharge nozzle means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |