Abstract: An aerosol spray cap 1 is discussed, which comprises two separate pieces, those of a base member 10 and a rotatable twist ring 20. The base member 10 is formed as a single cast piece for removably attaching to the top of an aerosol canister, and provides an actuator button which is integrated with the fluid passageway. This integrated fluid passageway and actuator button 11 interacts with the fluid out pipe of the aerosol canister, and so allows actuation of the aerosol. The rotatable twist ring, provides a means whereby the movement of the integrated fluid passageway and actuator button 11 is prohibited, thereby locking the operation of the aerosol.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product may include a stationary portion, a pushbutton configured to move relative to the stationary portion and to be actuated to cause dispensing of a product, and a spring. The spring may include an assembly portion configured to associate the spring and the stationary portion with one another. The assembly portion may include at least one turn. The spring may further include a projecting portion configured to extend substantially along at least a portion of the pushbutton.

Abstract: A dispenser having a socket (42) for receiving a cartridge (40) of material to be dispensed. The dispenser has a plurality of pins (44) which engage in apertures (36) in the cartridge to enable dispensing of the material. The pins are retractable, upon insertion of the cartridge into the socket, from a retracted position generally adjacent to the wall of the socket to a deployed position in which they engage with the apertures.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fluid substance sample dispenser comprising a cylinder defining a chamber for receiving said substance and closed by a plunger adapted to slide inside said cylinder and by a cap, rotatably mobile between an open position and a closed position; said dispenser comprising locking means; said cap comprising a skirt adapted to be pressed against the wall of said cylinder, said skirt having a first radial slot designated to co-operate with a second radial slot provided in said cylinder in the open position such that said chamber projects outwards, and said locking means including a tubular member maintaining said cap in said closed position and locking it in translation, said tubular member having a cleavable portion.

Abstract: An inverted aerosol dispensing device is disclosed having an undercap rotatably secured to the aerosol container with a bottom portion of the undercap supporting the aerosol container on a supporting surface to store the aerosol dispensing device in an inverted position. The undercap is rotatable into a first rotational position for enabling an actuator to discharge an aerosol product in a generally downwardly direction. The undercap is rotatable into a second rotational position for inhibiting the actuator from moving the valve stem.

Abstract: An aerosol valve actuator with a discrete shell-like enclosure and a discrete, bottom mounted, actuating member with finger actuating pad. An opening with a perimeter, in the upper portion of the enclosure, is closed in non-actuated position by the finger pad which has a greater perimeter than the opening perimeter. The finger pad has an upper surface with a portion adjacent its perimeter which underlies and contacts the enclosure upper portion directly adjacent its opening leaving no discernable gap. The finger pad cannot be pushed upwardly through the opening to create a “smiling” effect. The actuating member is connected to the enclosure interior side wall, and has a nozzle outer end snap fit and extending into and filling an enclosure side wall product dispensing opening to prevent spray noise entering the enclosure and being intensified.

Abstract: An aerosol valve actuator with a valve stem engaging portion, product dispensing opening, and flexible and expandable product conduit between the engaging portion and dispensing opening. The product conduit is molded at least in part of a first expandable flexible plastic material softer than a second plastic material of the remainder of the actuator. The remainder of the actuator is first molded, followed by molding the first plastic material to form at least a part of the product conduit. After the actuator has been actuated to dispense a foaming product and actuation ceases, the post-foaming product expands within the product conduit since the conduit expands to absorb the product expansion. Actuator cap and base product dispensing side openings align only during valve actuation. Base inwardly flexible members and cap internal ramps bias the cap upwardly when actuation ceases. Base upper portion telescopes in base lower portion during actuation.

Abstract: A baton suitable for use in self-defense includes a body adapted to receive a canister of spray therein, a nozzle securable to the body and adapted to receive spray therethrough, and a trigger mounted on the body. The trigger mounts on the body in a location that permits grasping of the body underhanded with the thumb positioned over the trigger to permit movement of the trigger from an unfired position to a fired position that facilitates ejection of spray from the canister through the nozzle. The trigger includes an actuator and a lock coupled therewith. One motion performed with the thumb releases the lock and moves the actuator from the unfired position of the trigger to the fired position of the trigger.

Abstract: Cap for a container with a valve, with a container attachment which comprises an actuation surface, an extension pipe for receiving the valve and a discharge channel connected to the extension pipe, a cover element which—pivotally mounted relative to the container attachment—in a first position at least partially covers the actuation surface and in a second position protrudes from the container attachment, and a channel element which has a substantially cylindrical form, is rotatably mounted in the container attachment about its longitudinal axis and comprises a passage channel for a medium to be dispensed, the channel element being coupled to the cover element in such a manner that in a first position of the cover element the passage channel is rotated into a position connected to the discharge channel and in the second position of the cover element is rotated into a position blocking the discharge channel.

Abstract: An attachment for an aerosol dispensing package includes an actuator having at least one cam and a mounting cap having an upstanding wall and at least one inner rim to engage the cam. The actuator includes a spray nozzle and a downwardly extending projection, in fluid communication with the spray nozzle, to sealingly engage an upwardly projecting stem of an aerosol valve when the actuator is in a dispensing position. The cam engages the inner rim to lower the actuator to the dispensing position and raise the actuator to the non-dispensing position. The upstanding wall at least partially surrounds the actuator, and includes a lateral opening adjacent to the spray nozzle when the actuator is in the non-dispensing position, and a spray opening adjacent to the spray nozzle when the actuator is in the dispensing position. A nozzle closure, having a projection fitting into the lateral opening and the spray nozzle, may be hingedly attached to the mounting cap.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensing device includes a rotating actuator, an upstanding wall partially surrounding the actuator, and a sliding nozzle closure. The actuator may include a spray nozzle and a downwardly extending projection, in fluid communication with the spray nozzle, to sealingly engage an upwardly projecting stem of an aerosol valve. The upstanding wall may include an upper opening, a lower opening below the upper opening, and a spray opening. The sliding nozzle closure may include an upper projection, fitting into the upper opening and the spray nozzle, to seal the spray nozzle when the actuator is in a non-dispensing position, and, a lower member, fitting into the lower opening, to facilitate the sliding movement of the nozzle closure.

Abstract: The spray can has a valve disk (12) with a valve, which valve disk is formed with a valve dome (16) and a fastening collar (18) surrounding it at a radial intermediate distance. The valve is actuated by pushing down a rotatable spray head (22) seated on a tappet (20). For obtaining turning stops for an actuating position and a closing position without taking special steps on the valve disk (12) or can body (10), it is provided that a stop ring (30) is arranged, fixed against relative rotation, in the annular space between the valve dome (16) and the collar (18). For being adaptable to materials of different thickness of the valve disk (12), it is formed with lamellas (35) at the outer circumference, is pushed with press fit into the collar (18) and has a cam track (36) with at least one recess extending along the circumference. The spray head (22) is formed or connected with at least one cam (46, 48). It acts together with turning stop faces (56) on the stop ring (30).

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus includes an actuator with a spray nozzle and an opening adjacent the spray nozzle. The actuator dispenses spray through an orifice in the spray nozzle when the actuator is depressed to operate a pump or an aerosol valve. A wall including the spray opening at least partially surrounds the actuator and the spray nozzle is aligned with the spray opening during dispensing whereby spray exiting the spray nozzle orifice passes through the spray opening. Also included is a nozzle closure, with a first projection and a second projection. The first projection, forming a sealing rim with an inner recess, fits into the opening adjacent the spray nozzle thereby sealing the spray nozzle.

Abstract: An attachment for an aerosol dispensing package includes an actuator having at least one cam and a mounting cap having an upstanding wall and at least one inner rim to engage the cam. The actuator includes a spray nozzle and a downwardly extending projection, in fluid communication with the spray nozzle, to sealingly engage an upwardly projecting stem of an aerosol valve when the actuator is in a dispensing position. The cam engages the inner rim to lower the actuator to the dispensing position and raise the actuator to the non-dispensing position. The upstanding wall at least partially surrounds the actuator, and includes a lateral opening adjacent to the spray nozzle when the actuator is in the non-dispensing position, and a spray opening adjacent to the spray nozzle when the actuator is in the dispensing position. A nozzle closure, having a projection fitting into the lateral opening and the spray nozzle, may be hingedly attached to the mounting cap.

Abstract: A camless aerosol valve actuator with a top portion mounted on and rotatable with respect to a bottom portion from an inoperative to an operative position. A first collar of the top portion has a side opening and a first central opening with a depressible finger pad mounted therein. A second collar of the bottom portion has a depressible product channel member with a nozzle positioned adjacent the second collar. A finger pad first protuberance overlies and aligns with the product channel member only in the operative actuator position. The nozzle aligns with the first collar side opening only in the operative actuator position, and the nozzle is blocked by the first collar in the inoperative position. A finger pad second protuberance braces the product channel member in the operative actuator position.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus includes an actuator with a spray nozzle and an opening adjacent the spray nozzle. The actuator dispenses spray through the spray nozzle when the actuator is depressed to operate a pump or an aerosol valve. Also included is a nozzle closure with a first projection and a second projection. The first projection fits into a first opening adjacent the spray nozzle thereby sealing the spray nozzle, while the second projection fits into a second opening, below the first opening, thereby locking the actuator. The nozzle closure has a hinge allowing pivotal movement of the nozzle closure from a closed position, at which the spray opening is open, to a closed position, at which the spray opening is closed. When in the closed position, a degree of opening resistance between the nozzle closure and the actuator may provide a measure of child-resistance.

Abstract: An embodiment of a safety closure for a container includes a sleeve which is fixed to the container inside of which a part is rotatable to place the container in a position where dispensing may take place. A recess in the sleeve with a vertical wall cooperates with an outwardly biased hinged tab on the rotatable part abutting the wall and preventing rotation, unless the tab is pushed in to clear the wall, while at the same time rotating the first part to said dispensing position.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensing device includes a rotating actuator, an upstanding wall partially surrounding the actuator, and a sliding nozzle closure. The actuator may include a spray nozzle and a downwardly extending projection, in fluid communication with the spray nozzle, to sealingly engage an upwardly projecting stem of an aerosol valve. The upstanding wall may include an upper opening, a lower opening below the upper opening, and a spray opening. The sliding nozzle closure may include an upper projection, fitting into the upper opening and the spray nozzle, to seal the spray nozzle when the actuator is in a non-dispensing position, and, a lower member, fitting into the lower opening, to facilitate the sliding movement of the nozzle closure.

Abstract: An inverted aerosol dispensing device is disclosed having an undercap rotatably secured to the aerosol container with a bottom portion of the undercap supporting the aerosol container on a supporting surface to store the aerosol dispensing device in an inverted position. The undercap is rotatable into a first rotational position for enabling an actuator to discharge an aerosol product in a generally downwardly direction. The undercap is rotatable into a second rotational position for inhibiting the actuator from moving the valve stem.

Abstract: A camless aerosol valve actuator with a top portion mounted on and rotatable with respect to a bottom portion from an inoperative to an operative position. A first collar of the top portion has a side opening and a first central opening with a depressible finger pad mounted therein. A second collar of the bottom portion has a depressible product channel member with a nozzle positioned adjacent the second collar. A finger pad first protuberance overlies and aligns with the product channel member only in the operative actuator position. The nozzle aligns with the first collar side opening only in the operative actuator position, and the nozzle is blocked by the first collar in the inoperative position. A finger pad second protuberance braces the product channel member in the operative actuator position.

Abstract: A dispense system such as an aerosol or pump system includes a container having an upper rim, a collar secured to the upper rim, and a cap removably attached to the collar. The collar may be rotatably secured to the container such that when the cap is rotated, the cap and collar rotate together about the rim of the container without detaching. The cap may enclose an actuator or pump of the container preventing inadvertent dispensing of the contents as well as rendering the container more tamper resistant. Each of the cap and collar includes various features to interlock with one another. In one variation, the cap includes at least one tooth which engages a slot or an opening in the collar to achieve locking. The cap may be rotated or snap fit into place depending on the variation. Caps that are directly mountable to a rim of a container are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device includes a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, having an actuator rod. A pusher is mounted to turn on and about the actuator rod and is provided with a dispenser orifice. The dispenser is actuated by applying pressure to the pusher. A fastening ring is provided for fastening the dispenser member on a receptacle. The ring has a fastening system for co-operating with a neck of the receptacle. The fastening ring includes at least one internal locking profile, and the pusher includes at least one locking member which can be engaged with the internal profile to prevent the pusher being actuated. The pusher has at least one inner bushing which includes the locking member. The pusher also has an outer skirt concentric with the inner bushing. The inner bushing defines the dispenser orifice. At least a portion of the inner bushing is received in the fastening ring. The pusher skirt is adapted to surround at least a portion of the fastening ring.

Abstract: A novel dispenser for aerosols is disclosed. The aerosol dispenser has a provision for holding the aerosol container, an upper section which can be locked to prohibit downward pressure on the aerosol valve stem, but which can be readily unlocked to permit use of the aerosol. The lock or catch mechanism prevents inadvertent or accidental discharge of the aerosol contents.

Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product from a receptacle associated with an actuatable dispensing element. The dispensing head comprises a first element defining a channel passing through the first element, and a second element. The first element may be configured to be coupled to the actuatable dispensing element. The first element may further define at least one inner outlet orifice. The channel may be configured to pass product from the actuatable dispensing element to the at least one inner outlet orifice. The second element may define at least one dispensing orifice. The second element may be configured to be displaced relative to the first element from a first position, where actuation of the actuatable dispensing element is prevented and the dispensing orifice is closed by the first element, to a second position, where actuation of the actuatable dispensing element is allowed and the at least one dispensing orifice is at least partly open and communicates with the at least one inner outlet orifice.

Abstract: An embodiment of a safety closure for a container includes a sleeve which is fixed to the container inside of which a part is rotatable to place the container in a position where dispensing may take place. A recess in the sleeve with a vertical wall cooperates with an outwardly biased hinged tab on the rotatable part abutting the wall and preventing rotation, unless the tab is pushed in to clear the wall, while at the same time rotating the first part to said dispensing position.

Abstract: A sprayhead for example for an aerosol or pumpspray container comprises a support, a fluid outlet mounted on the support, a passageway connected to the fluid outlet at a first end and connectable to a fluid source at a second end, the passageway being movable between a first non-operative position and a second position in which, in use, it is connected to a fluid source such that fluid can pass through the passageway to the fluid outlet, a member secured relative to the support, the member being movable between a non-operative position and a further position in which it allows the passageway to attain its second position, and a lock selectively operable to lock the member in its first position, thereby preventing the member from urging the passageway to its second position unless the lock is released.

Abstract: A baton suitable for use in self-defense includes a body adapted to receive a canister of spray therein, a nozzle securable to the body and adapted to receive spray therethrough, and a trigger mounted on the body. The trigger mounts on the body in a location that permits grasping of the body underhanded with the thumb positioned over the trigger to permit movement of the trigger from an unfired position to a fired position that facilitates ejection of spray from the canister through the nozzle. The trigger includes an actuator and a lock coupled therewith. One motion performed with the thumb releases the lock and moves the actuator from the unfired position of the trigger to the fired position of the trigger.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing a product from a container under pressure of a propellant by means of a composite piston. The apparatus has a valve operated by means of an actuator and a lever. The actuator co-operates with the valve and lever by means of a screw thread arrangement, such that turning actuator relative to the lever varies the flow rate of product out of the apparatus. The valve is a hollow cylindrical tube which is open at one end and closed at the second end, either permanently or by means of a flap valve which allows insertion of the product. A number of ports are arranged around the circumference of the tube adjacent to the second end to allow product to flow through the valve when the lever is operated. The composite piston comprises a first piston coupled to a second piston by mutually engageable central stems and enclosing between the pistons a viscous substance which contacts the inside wall of the container to provide an effective seal.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device includes a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, having an actuator rod. A pusher is mounted to turn on and about the actuator rod and is provided with a dispenser orifice. The dispenser is actuated by applying pressure to the pusher. A fastening ring is provided for fastening the dispenser member on a receptacle. The ring has a fastening system for co-operating with a neck of the receptacle. The fastening ring includes at least one internal locking profile, and the pusher includes at least one locking member which can be engaged with the internal profile to prevent the pusher being actuated. The pusher has at least one inner bushing which includes the locking member. The pusher also has an outer skirt concentric with the inner bushing. The inner bushing defines the dispenser orifice. At least a portion of the inner bushing is received in the fastening ring. The pusher skirt is adapted to surround at least a portion of the fastening ring.

Abstract: In the present invention, an actuating mechanism for a hand held canister is provided in which a slider is moveable by finger pressure from a valve-disengaged position into a valve-engagable position and a concealed spring returns the slider to a valve-disengaged position when finger pressure is removed. The spring is preferably molded with the slider, projects through a slit in the over-cap of the canister and acts in a vertical plane against a stop depending from the over-cap. It is energised when the slider is moved into the valve engagable position. The slider is preferably releasably locked in the valve disengaged position.

Abstract: Nozzle closures which are mounted for pivoting movement from a closed to an open position are used with a spray dispensing device. In the open position, the nozzle closure moves away from the spray nozzle on an actuator and a spray opening in a surrounding wall, allowing fluid to dispensed through the nozzle from a pump or aerosol valve, as the actuator is depressed. In the closed position, the nozzle closure pivots into a position where a first projection enters at least partially into the spray nozzle. The projection acts to seal the spray nozzle against air, thereby preventing drying of any fluid in the nozzle and reducing the chance that the spray nozzle will become clogged. The nozzle closure also includes a second projection which fits into a recess in the actuator and serves to provide resistance against depression of the actuator, thereby providing a locking function for the actuator to prevent accidental discharge from the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing a product from a container under pressure of a propellant by means of a composite piston (138). The apparatus has a valve (104) operated by means of an actuator (108) and a lever (166). The actuator cooperates with the valve and lever, by means of a screw thread arrangement (110), such that turning actuator relative to the lever varies the flow rate of product out of the apparatus. The valve is a hollow cylindrical tube (104) which is open at one end and closed at the second end, either permanently or by means of a flap valve (112) which allows insertion of the product. A number of ports (116) are arranged around the circumference of the tube (104) adjacent to the second end to allow product to flow through the valve when the lever is operated.

Abstract: A locking ring (30) is provided for assisting axial insertion and snap fit of an actuating head (5), including a pump (7), to a medium reservoir base (6) while protecting the pump (7) against actuation or excessive forces encountered during assembly. The locking ring (30) can be disengaged to allow actuation of the pump (7) and then re-engaged to permit actuation.

Abstract: A bottle (1), in particular for perfume, comprises a body (2) having a portion (3) acting as the container for the product, for example perfume, this portion (3) being provided with a delivery part (6) comprising a spray dispenser element (7) positioned on an aperture (5) in the part (6). The product delivery part (6) is encased between lateral shoulders (4) of the bottle (1), between these shoulders there sliding a cover element (8) for the part (5), to lie superposed on this latter, the element (8) being able to assume two positions, in a first of which it prevents product delivery and in a second of which it allows this delivery.

Abstract: An aerosol spray can (12) that can only be operated when connected to an a-c utility power source provided by a power cord (50A) connected to an external activator (40). The can is modified by adding internally, a movable armature (19) that operates a valve assembly (16) connected to a spray head (20). When the armature is not energized by the attached activator (40), the valve assembly (16) remains in a closed position, preventing the flow of paint. Conversely, when the movable armature (19) is energized by the activator (40), the valve assembly (16) opens allowing paint to be sprayed when the spray head (20) is depressed.

Abstract: An anti-graffiti aerosol spray can (10) that features an internal spray head valve control assembly (60). The assembly (60) includes a spray head valve actuator (62) that can consist of a solenoid (63), a valve (65), a bi-metallic detent structure (122) or any other electrically-operated device having an open and shut mechanism. The internal spray head valve control assembly (60) operates by the application of an electrical power source (98) that is applied from two electrically isolated sections of the spray can (12). The assembly (60) can be designed to be operated by an electrical device that is attached directly to the aerosol spray can (12), or the assembly (60) can be operated by an RF receiver (150) that is energized by a remotely-located RF transmitter (152) that is energized by a d-c power supply (154) connected to a 120-vac, 60 Hz utility power source (156).

Abstract: Hand held aerosol canisters can be accidentally discharged if the valve remains open after hand pressure is removed.

Abstract: A valve for an aerosol spray can comprises a valve body and a valve stem. Alignment apparatus comprising a post member and a cutout is associated with the valve body and valve stem whereby axial alignment of the post member and the cutout allows relative axial motion between the valve body and the valve stem. Any other axial alignment of the post member and the cutout prevents axial movement of the valve stem relative to the valve body.

Abstract: A dispensing head and a dispenser equipped with this head for dispensing a liquid product. The dispensing head including a band having an open end fixed to a reservoir which contains the product and is equipped with a dispensing valve, and a push-button intended to control the opening of the valve. The push-button having an actuating surface and a dispensing orifice in communication with the valve. A device is provided for positioning the push-button with respect to the band and for selectively positioning the push-button in an actuating position which allows product to be dispensed, or in a locked position to prevent the valve from being actuated. The push button and the band are configured in such a way that the push-button can be mounted and removed only through the open end of the band.

Abstract: An actuation device is provided for actuating a dispensing member and for dispensing a product contained with the dispensing member. The actuation device includes an inlet orifice, a dispensing orifice, a passage, a suction orifice and a vacuum mechanism. The inlet orifice is placed in flow communication with the dispensing member. The passage extends from the inlet orifice to the dispensing orifice. The suction orifice, which is distinct from the inlet orifice, flow communicates with the passage. The vacuum mechanism includes a variable-volume chamber having a collecting region and a chamber orifice. The variable-volume chamber is entirely contained within the actuation device. The chamber orifice is in flow communication with the suction orifice. At least a portion of the collecting region is below the level of the chamber orifice.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a dispenser for dispensing a substance from a pressurized canister having a nozzle selectively operable to control release of the substance is provided. The dispenser includes an elongate housing for a pressurized canister, where the housing includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall. The distal end of the housing has an aperture formed therein, and the sidewall has an opening formed therein. An actuator, which is movable at least axially forward toward the distal end and axially backward toward the proximate end, extends within the elongate housing through the opening and cooperates with a nozzle of the pressurized canister. To operate the dispenser, the actuator is moved to an axially forward firing position in which the actuator causes the nozzle to operate, thereby releasing the substance from the pressurized canister through the aperture in a substantially axial direction.

Abstract: The dispenser enables a multiplicity of doses of a substance in powder or granular form contained in a reservoir to be dispensed in succession. To form a dose a shaft must be rotated relative to a part of the dispenser, the shaft having to be substantially vertical while the dose is being formed. Between the shaft and said part of the dispenser there is provided a joint which prevents relative rotation if the shaft is not substantially vertical, or which although allowing relative rotation enables a signal to be emitted which can be sensed by the user. In particular the dispenser can be a multi-dose inhaler for medicaments.