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US3245588A
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Tamper-proof actuator cap for aerosol devices
Assignee: Valve Corp of America Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-05
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip H Sagarin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/22; B65D83/224; B65D83/226; B65D83/20; B65D83/204; B65D2401/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
AN ACTUATOR CAP FOR A DISPENSER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A DEPRESS BUTTON HAVING A FINGER-ENGAGEABLE TOP SURFACE, SAID BUTTON HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE AND BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE VALVE OF THE DISPENSER TO ACTUATE THE SAME AND EFFECT A DISCHARGE OF THE DISPENSER CONTENTS, (B) A STATIONARY CAP BODY SURROUNDING THE DEPRESS BUTTON AND ARRANGED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE FINGERENGAGEABLE SURFACE OF THE BUTTON, AND (C) MANUALLY REMOVABLE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE DISCARDED, COMPRISING A COVER TAB FIXEDLY CARRIED BY THE CAP BODY AND OVERLYING AND SPACED FROM THE DISCHARGE ORIFICE OF THE BUTTON TO PREVENT FREE FLOW FROM THE ORIFICE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING FRANGIBLE WEBS WHICH JOIN THE COVER TAB AND CAP BODY TOGETHER AND WHICH MAY BE READILY BROKENT TO RELEASE THE COVER TAB UPON APPLYING A REMOVING FORCE THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
AN ACTUATOR CAP FOR A DISPENSER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A DEPRESS BUTTON HAVING A FINGER-ENGAGEABLE TOP SURFACE, SAID BUTTON HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE AND BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE VALVE OF THE DISPENSER TO ACTUATE THE SAME AND EFFECT A DISCHARGE OF THE DISPENSER CONTENTS, (B) A STATIONARY CAP BODY SURROUNDING THE DEPRESS BUTTON AND ARRANGED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE FINGERENGAGEABLE SURFACE OF THE BUTTON, AND (C) MANUALLY REMOVABLE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE DISCARDED, COMPRISING A COVER TAB FIXEDLY CARRIED BY THE CAP BODY AND OVERLYING AND SPACED FROM THE DISCHARGE ORIFICE OF THE BUTTON TO PREVENT FREE FLOW FROM THE ORIFICE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING FRANGIBLE WEBS WHICH JOIN THE COVER TAB AND CAP BODY TOGETHER AND WHICH MAY BE READILY BROKENT TO RELEASE THE COVER TAB UPON APPLYING A REMOVING FORCE THERETO.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |