Patent · US Expired

Cover enclosing flat sided button for actuation prevention

US4071173A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1976
Grant dateJan 31, 1978
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Expiry dateNov 22, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B11/1052
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

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.

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