Spring-loaded actuator cap

US7308992B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. · US

Inventors

• Steven B. Mineau · Racine, US
• Ernst W. Tamm · Racine, US
• Allen D. Miller · Racine, US
• Scott W. Demarest · Racine, US
• Brian E. Healy · Hartland, US
• Anthony G. Volini · Oak Park, US
• Simon M. Conway · Lima, US
• Nathan R. Westphal · Union Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 15, 2004
• Grant date: Dec 18, 2007
• Expiry date: Nov 27, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B05B15/62
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An actuator cap for a container of product includes a main peripheral wall surrounding a central discharge member. The central discharge member is oriented to discharge product axially. An actuator arm extends radially from the central discharge member and is axially deflectable to axially displace the discharge member. A pillar has a peripheral surface and is radially deflectable toward the central discharge member, and the pillar is deflectable relative to the main peripheral wall. In an actuating position of the discharge member, both the pillar and the actuator arm are deflected.