Actuator for aerosol container
AssigneeThe GPM Group, LLC
InventorAlbert P. Caruso
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Abstract
The present invention broadly comprises an actuator assembly for an aerosol container in which a collar is attached to the aerosol container and substantially encloses an actuator. The actuator is functionally attached to an aerosol valve and includes slots that contact a plurality of guide rails attached to the inner surface of the collar as well as a passage from the valve to a nozzle shaped opening. When the actuator is pushed down, the downward movement is controlled by the interaction of the slots with the guide rails. Also provided is a cover that guards against accidental force being applied to the actuator.
Claims16
An actuator assembly for an aerosol container comprising:
- a collar having attachment means for attachment of said collar to said aerosol container, said aerosol container having an aerosol valve and said collar having an inner surface;
- a plurality of guide rails projecting from said interior surface of said collar, each of said guide rails having an end proximate to said aerosol container and an end distal to said aerosol container, wherein at least one of said plurality of guide rails is positioned on a different side of said interior surface than the other of said plurality of guide rails;
- one or more knobs projecting from said interior surface of said collar;
- an actuator positioned below said one or more knobs and comprising at least one slot, said at least one slot in operative contact with one of said guide rails, and including a passage having a first opening and a second opening, said first opening in functional connection with an aerosol valve on said aerosol can;
- and,
- a flip cover operatively connected to said collar.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.