Abstract: An aerosol container for an aerosol dispenser. The aerosol container has an outer container. The outer container has a closed end bottom and a longitudinally opposed threaded open neck. The open neck has one or more pawls or ratchets disposed near the neck. The pawls or ratchets allow a complementary valve to be threaded onto the neck. The valve has complementary ratchets or pawls. The ratchet and pawl combination co-acts to impede or even prevent reverse rotation and subsequent removal of the valve. The outer container may be made from a preform having the ratchets and/or pawls integrally molded as part of the injection molding process. A valve having a housing may have ratchets and or pawls integrally molded as part of the injection molding process.

Abstract: An outer container for an aerosol dispenser. The outer container has a closed end bottom and a longitudinally opposed open, open neck. A complementary valve can be received in the neck. A cap overlays the valve and engages the outer container, valve, or both, to prevent removal of the valve. The cap may have threads, ratchets/pawls, splines, spikes, bayonet fitting or combination thereof to engage the valve or outer container.

Abstract: An aerosol container suitable for use as an aerosol dispenser. The aerosol container includes at least a valve and product delivery device joined to an outer container. The valve and product delivery device have respective annular welds or other seals joining the valve and product delivery to the outer container. The welds, or other seals may be concentric, with one circumscribing the other, in the same plane or different planes. Suitable product delivery devices include bags and dip tubes.

Abstract: An aerosol dispenser having a valve for dispensing product through a valve stem. The valve stem is protected by a sheath, to reduce breakage. The sheath extends equal to or above the height of the valve stem, to absorb axially compressive loads and side impact loads. The sheath can occur in the aerosol dispenser, an aerosol container, an outer container, a preform and/or in the valve. The aerosol dispenser can include bags, pistons and dip tubes.

Abstract: An aerosol container suitable for use as an aerosol dispenser. The aerosol container includes at least a valve and product delivery device joined to an outer container. The valve and product delivery device have respective annular welds or other seals joining the valve and product delivery to the outer container. The welds, or other seals may be concentric, with one circumscribing the other, in the same plane or different planes. Suitable product delivery devices include bags and dip tubes.

Abstract: A method of making an aerosol container suitable for use as an aerosol dispenser. The aerosol container includes at least a valve and product delivery device joined to an outer container. The method has the steps of sealing the valve to the product delivery device and outer container at respective annular welds or other bonds joining the valve to the product delivery and to the outer container. The welds, or other bonds may be concentric, with one circumscribing the other, in the same plane or different planes. Suitable product delivery devices include bags and dip tubes. Suitable welds include spin welds.

Abstract: A method of making an aerosol container suitable for use as an aerosol dispenser. The aerosol container includes at least a valve and product delivery device joined to an outer container. The method has the steps of sealing the valve to the product delivery device and outer container at respective annular welds or other bonds joining the valve to the product delivery and to the outer container. The welds, or other bonds may be concentric, with one circumscribing the other, in the same plane or different planes. Suitable product delivery devices include bags and dip tubes. Suitable welds include spin welds.

Abstract: An array of consumer care products is provided having a first dispensing package and a second dispensing package each having a product chamber with a top opening; an upper dispensing end having a top edge; a major axis, a minor axis, and a sidewall; a top ridged opening at the upper dispensing end of the product chamber, and an outer cap. The first dispensing package also has a seal component that covers the top opening. The second dispensing package also has a perforated dome cover that covers the top opening. The outer caps of the first dispensing package and the second dispensing package are interchangeable with each other. The dispensing packages may have the same source identifier.

Abstract: A consumer care product includes a dispensing package. The dispensing package includes a product chamber and an outer jacket surrounding the product chamber. The product chamber includes a movable elevator platform operatively associated with a spindle of a screw assembly. The product chamber or the outer jacket includes a ratchet non-removably associated with the outer jacket or the product chamber.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system.

Abstract: A dispensing package for a consumer care product is provided, having a product chamber and an outer jacket. The product chamber has an upper dispensing end; an inner surface; an outer surface; a top ridged opening at the upper dispending end of the product chamber on the outer surface; a major axis and a minor axis. At least a portion of the project chamber has a thickness “t” from about 0.45 mm to about 1.2 mm. The outer jacket has an inside surface; an outside surface; an upper end, a major axis and a minor axis. At least a portion of the outer jacket has a thickness “T” from about 0.45 mm to about 1.2 mm. The outer jacket at least partially surrounds the product chamber and attaches to the product chamber. A consumer care composition may be disposed in the product chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for dividing a split screen video game display into two separate video displays, for displaying two different screens. The apparatus includes a main switch box which connects to the game console and emulates all the connections expected by the game console. The main switch box wirelessly connects to a receiver switch box. The main switch box takes the video signal from the game console, divides the split screen into two halves, and outputs one half on a first screen connected to the main switch box and sends the other half to the receiver switch box for output on a second screen connected to the receiver switch box. The main switch box also takes a first headset input signal and a second headset input signal from the receiver switch box and combines the headset signals into one signal for sending to the game console.

Abstract: An apparatus for dividing a split screen video game display into two separate video displays, for displaying two different screens. The apparatus includes a main switch box which connects to the game console and emulates all the connections expected by the game console. The main switch box wirelessly connects to a receiver switch box. The main switch box takes the video signal from the game console, divides the split screen into two halves, and outputs one half on a first screen connected to the main switch box and sends the other half to the receiver switch box for output on a second screen connected to the receiver switch box. The main switch box also takes a first headset input signal and a second headset input signal from the receiver switch box and combines the headset signals into one signal for sending to the game console.

Abstract: Included are systems and methods for modeling compliant parts. Some of the systems and/or methods include creating a 3-dimensional simulation of a product that includes an outer part and an inner part, determining a deformation characteristic of the product, and simulating an interaction of the inner part with the outer part. Similarly, in some of the systems and/or methods a characteristic of interaction may be measured from the interaction, a determination may be made regarding whether the characteristic of interaction meets a predetermined threshold. In some of the systems and/or methods, in response to determining that the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold, an output may be sent indicating product design acceptability. In response to determining that the characteristic of interaction does not meet the predetermined threshold, the 3-dimensional simulation may be iteratively altered until the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system.

Abstract: A pour assist device. The pour assist device can include an outlet and a closure receiver proximal the outlet. The pour assist device can include a container support shroud extending from the closure receiver. The container support shroud can have an interior surface sized and dimensioned to envelop at least a part of a container. The container support shroud can include a connecting member proximal the closure receiver. The pour assist device can include a handle extending from the container support shroud.

Abstract: Included are systems and methods for modeling compliant parts. Some of the systems and/or methods include creating a 3-dimensional simulation of a product that includes an outer part and an inner part, determining a deformation characteristic of the product, and simulating an interaction of the inner part with the outer part. Similarly, in some of the systems and/or methods a characteristic of interaction may be measured from the interaction, a determination may be made regarding whether the characteristic of interaction meets a predetermined threshold. In some of the systems and/or methods, in response to determining that the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold, an output may be sent indicating product design acceptability. In response to determining that the characteristic of interaction does not meet the predetermined threshold, the 3-dimensional simulation may be iteratively altered until the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold.