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Aerosol dispenser case
Assignee: CITIZENS AGAINST CRIME Inc
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Filing: 1981-11-27
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Granted: 1984-06-19
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Expires: 2001-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A case for enclosing an aerosol dispenser is disclosed. The case is constructed of a semi-rigid material and conforms generally to the form of the aerosol dispenser. The uppermost portion of the case is designed to conform particularly to the actuator portion of a selected aerosol dispenser and together with an aperture disposed in the area of the aerosol nozzle, permits operation of the aerosol dispenser while the dispenser is contained within the case. In one embodiment the case includes a ring for attaching keys to the body of the case.
Inventors
- 👤 Sonja L. Hicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/38; B65D83/384; B65D83/386; A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/02; F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/10; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/05; A45D2200/054; A45D2200/057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An aerosol dispenser case adapted to receive an aerosol dispenser having a nozzle and an actuator surface, said actuator surface comprising a rotatable inclined surface adapted to preclude operation of said aerosol dispenser while disposed in a first position and adapted to permit operation of said aerosol dispenser while disposed in a second position, said case comprising: a generally tube-shaped container having a bottom surface and a top surface conforming generally to the form of said aerosol dispenser; a first aperture disposed in a side of said tube-shaped container for receiving said aerosol dispenser; means for rotating said actuator surface from said first position to said second position upon insertion of said aerosol dispenser into said first aperture; and a second aperture within said container disposed adjoining to said nozzle of said aerosol dispenser, wherein said top surface comprises a flexible membrane conforming substantially to and inclined parallel with said actuator surface and adapted to permit actuation of said aerosol dispenser while said aerosol dispenser is disposed within said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An aerosol dispenser case adapted to receive an aerosol dispenser having a nozzle and an actuator surface, said actuator surface comprising a rotatable inclined surface adapted to preclude operation of said aerosol dispenser while disposed in a first position and adapted to permit operation of said aerosol dispenser while disposed in a second position, said case comprising: a generally tube-shaped container having a bottom surface and a top surface conforming generally to the form of said aerosol dispenser; a first aperture disposed in a side of said tube-shaped container for receiving said aerosol dispenser; means for rotating said actuator surface from said first position to said second position upon insertion of said aerosol dispenser into said first aperture; and a second aperture within said container disposed adjoining to said nozzle of said aerosol dispenser, wherein said top surface comprises a flexible membrane conforming substantially to and inclined parallel with said actuator surface and adapted to permit actuation of said aerosol dispenser while said aerosol dispenser is disposed within said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The aerosol dispenser case according to claim 1 wherein said bottom surface includes means for attaching at least one key.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aerosol dispenser case according to claim 1 wherein said second aperture comprises a metallic grommet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The aerosol dispenser case according to claim 1 wherein said container is constructed of vinyl.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-19 | 1987-12-19 | 1988-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-19 | 1991-12-19 | 1992-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-19 | 1995-12-19 | 1996-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |