Aerosol assembly comprising an improved overcap
US4426026A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/206
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerosol assembly is disclosed for use with an aerosol container having a valve for discharging product and propellant through a terminal orifice. The invention comprises an actuator button in fluid communication with the terminal orifice. The actuator button is connected to the aerosol valve through a valve stem for opening the aerosol valve upon movement of the actuator button. The actuator button is substantially the shape of a truncated cone having a larger cross-section at the base with respect to the cross-section at the top of the button. A one-piece overcap having an integral finger actuator is secured to the aerosol container for covering the actuator button. Engaging surfaces preferably having plural projections is disposed on the underside of the finger actuator for contacting the actuator button upon movement due to the finger pressure of the operator to open the valve and initiate fluid flow from the terminal orifice.
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