Abstract: A small hand-held dispenser of the pump variety, comprising a container and a cooperable dispenser pump construction adapted to be carried by the container. The pump per se is secured therein by means of a unique plastic closure which is in the form of an inverted, dish-shaped member. The closure has relatively thin walls enabling it to be readily molded, and has a depending peripheral flange with an internal bead which is forced over an external shoulder on the rim of the container so as to effect a snap fit therewith. In one embodiment, the flange has a depending portion which extends downward a substantial distance beyond the location of the internal bead, so as to minimize the likelihood of the flange being cracked either during or after the forced bypass of the bead and container shoulder. The plastic closure not only securely mounts the pump assemblage, but also effects a leak-proof connection with the container while at the same time simplifying the assembly operations and tooling.

Abstract: A dispensing holder for lipstick and the like, comprising an essentially cylindrical casing having an opening at one end containing a product-carrying cup which is movable between advanced and retracted positions. A flexible pushpull actuator strap disposed in the casing has one end connected to the cup to actuate the same, and has at its other end a concavo-convex closure member of arcuate cross section. A finger piece extends through a longitudinal slot in the casing and is connected to the strap. The cup, strap and closure member are guided and controlled by an internal guide member which is closely confined within the casing, all in such a manner that the casing can be completely cylindrical. The push-pull strap, when operated by the finger piece, can advance or retract the cup and the product contained therein, and simultaneously effect retracting or advancing movement, respectively of the closure member.

Abstract: A housing for holding containers therein is disclosed. The housing features an open-bottomed, elongated, hollow body member which member has the conventional sidewalls and top wall, and a removable bottom wall member which cooperates with the open bottom of the elongated, hollow body member to close off the bottom thereof. Latching members, which are part of the bottom wall member, are lockably engageable with engaging members formed in the interior and at the bottom portion of the elongated, hollow body member. The latches lock the bottom wall member to the elongated, hollow body member by means of force exerted by torsion members connected to the latching members and carried by the bottom wall member.

Abstract: A one-piece, linerless, plastic cap for a container. The cap includes an annular top wall section and an integral, generally cylindrical skirt section depending from the top wall. The interior wall of the skirt portion of the cap may be provided with threads for attachment to the threaded neck of a container or with an annular, inwardly projecting bead adapted to be received in a recess in the neck of a container. An integral, flexible, annular sealing ring projects inwardly and downwardly from the underside of the top wall section of the cap and is adapted to make sealing contact with the rim of the neck portion of the container when the cap is secured to the container neck.

Abstract: A dispensing holder for cosmetic stick product and the like, comprising an outer casing which is completely cylindrical and has an opening at one end. A circular rim surrounds the opening and has an annular shoulder at its underside. Cooperable with the shoulder is a thin, curved wafer-like closure member disposed in the casing and movable from a retracted position closely underlying the cylindrical casing wall to an advanced position wherein it spans the open end of the casing so as to engage the shoulder and form a tight, dust-proof seal therewith. The circular rim lies in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the casing axis, such that the casing has the especially pleasing external appearance of a perfect cylinder. The closure member is carried by a flexible, push-pull actuator strap which is guided for movement along diametrically opposite longitudinal portions of the casing by a tubular internal guide member.

Abstract: A hand-held pump dispenser comprising a container having a neck portion, a pump assemblage including a piston and a tubular stationary cylinder member, the latter being adapted for disposition in the neck portion, and a resilient press-fit adapter carrying the cylinder member of the pump assemblage and arranged for insertion in the neck portion so as to make a tight press fit therewith. Interlocking means are provided on the cylinder member and on the adapter for enabling the latter to be snapped onto the member; additional means on the container neck and the adapter are provided for enabling the two parts, when assembled, to be snapped into the neck portion. The arrangement is such that all parts can be readily molded in simple mold cavities and easily assembled with a minimum of time and effort, and in the absence of special tooling or equipment.

Abstract: A small hand-held dispenser of the pump variety, comprising an aerosol-type can and a cooperable dispenser pump construction adapted to be carried by the can. The pump per se is snap-fitted into a unique plastic closure which is in the form of an inverted, dish-shaped member that in turn is assembled to the can by a snap assembly operation. The plastic closure has relatively thin walls enabling it to be readily molded, and has a depending peripheral flange which is forced over the top curled rim of the can so as to effect a snap fit therewith. The plastic closure not only securely mounts the pump assemblage on the can, but also effects a leak-proof connection therewith while at the same time simplifying the assembly operations and tooling.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick holder and applicator device such as a lipstick case, comprising an essentially cylindrical casing open at one end and containing a product-carrying cup which is movable between advanced and retracted positions. A flexible push-pull actuator strip located in the casing has one end connected to the cup to actuate the same, and has at its other end a concave-convex closure member of arcuate cross section. The cup, push-pull strip and closure member are guided and controlled by an internal curved guide member which is closely confined within the casing and by guide means in the casing, all in such a manner that the casing can be completely round while at the same time the push-pull strip, when operated by a finger piece protruding from the casing, can advance or retract the cup and its product, and simultaneously automatically open or close the casing at its open end, depending on the location of the cup and product.

Abstract: A heat-responsive valve construction for use with pressurized containers such as aerosol cans and the like, comprising an annular mounting cup in which there is contained an apertured sealing gasket and also a rigid washer engaged with the gasket. Passing through the cup, gasket and washer is an axially shiftable valve stem having an axial bore in its outer end and having lateral or side orifices intermediate its ends, which communicate with the bore. The outer end of the valve stem also has a plurality of heat-sensing arms extending radially and then axially from the end of the stem in spaced relation thereto, said arms being engaged with the top of the mounting cup. A connector ring joins the ends of the arms where they engage the cup. The other end portion of the valve stem carries a compression spring which is engaged with the rigid washer in the cup and also with an abutment on the stem.