US20050017026A1 - Locking aerosol dispenser - Google Patents
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Abstract
A locking aerosol dispenser is disclosed having an actuator rotatably secured to the aerosol container. The actuator is rotatable into a first rotational position for enabling an actuator to discharge an aerosol product from the aerosol container. The actuator is rotatable into a second rotational position for inhibiting the actuator from discharging the aerosol product from the aerosol container. The actuator may be incorporated into an aerosol overcap or an aerosol undercap.
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- This application claims benefit of U.S. utility application Ser. No. 10/201,703 filed Jul. 22, 2002 and U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/397,938 filed Jul. 22, 2002. All subject matter set forth in application Ser. No. 10/201,703 and application Ser. No. 60/397,938 are hereby incorporated by reference into the present application as if fully set forth herein.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates to dispensers and more particularly to an improved locking aerosol dispensers for permitting and inhibiting the discharge of an aerosol product from an aerosol container.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- An aerosol dispensing device comprises an aerosol valve located internal an aerosol container. The aerosol valve is biased into a closed position. A valve stem cooperates with the aerosol valve for opening the aerosol valve. An actuator engages with the valve stem to open the aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from the aerosol container. The aerosol product is dispensed from the aerosol valve through a spray nozzle.
- Various types of actuators have been utilized by the prior art for actuating an aerosol dispensing device. The first and the most basic type of actuator for an aerosol dispensing device is an actuator button that is affixed to the valve stem. A depression of the actuator button depresses the valve stem to open the aerosol valve for dispensing the aerosol product from the aerosol container. A protective cap is utilized for engaging with a rim of the aerosol container for inhibiting accidental actuating of the aerosol button.
- The second type of actuator for an aerosol dispensing device is an aerosol overcap. The aerosol overcap replaces the conventional protective cap and includes an actuator for actuating the aerosol valve of the aerosol dispensing device. The aerosol overcap comprises a base engagable with the rim of the aerosol container for mounting the overcap to the aerosol container. The aerosol overcap includes an actuator pivotably mounted to the overcap base and engaging with the valve stem. The movement of the actuator of the aerosol overcap causes a depression of the valve stem to open the aerosol valve for dispensing the aerosol product from the aerosol container.
- The third type of actuator for an aerosol dispensing device is an aerosol undercap. The aerosol undercap is used with an inverted aerosol container. The aerosol undercap is located at the base of the inverted aerosol container for supporting and storing the aerosol container in an inverted position. The aerosol undercap includes an actuator for actuating the aerosol valve of the aerosol dispensing device. The aerosol undercap comprises a base engagable with the rim of the aerosol container for mounting the undercap to the aerosol container. The aerosol undercap includes an actuator pivotably mounted to engage with the valve stem. The movement of the actuator of the aerosol undercap causes a depression of the valve stem to open the aerosol valve for dispensing the aerosol product from the aerosol container.
- A fourth type of actuator for actuating an aerosol dispensing device is a trigger device. In this fourth type of actuator, a base is mounted either to the container rim or the mounting cup rim for supporting a trigger. The trigger is engagable with the valve stem. A movement of the trigger from an extended position to a protracted position depresses the valve stem to open the aerosol valve for dispensing the aerosol product from the aerosol container.
- Aerosol dispenser devices traditionally dispense lower viscosity aerosol products such as hair spray, paint, deodorant, and the like in a spray form. The spray nozzle and aerosol valve is traditionally located on the top of the aerosol container for dispensing the aerosol products through the spray nozzle in an upright position.
- Typically, high viscosity aerosol products like shaving gels as well as foaming aerosol products such as shave cream are stored in an upright position and are dispensed in an upright to horizontal position. Other high viscosity foaming aerosol products such as hair mousse and rug cleaner are stored in an upright position but are dispensed in an inverted position.
- The high viscosity foaming aerosol products that are dispensed in an inverted position are not designed to dispense in an upright position. If these foaming aerosol products are actuated in an upright oriented position, only the aerosol propellant would escape from the aerosol container and the aerosol product would remain in the aerosol container. This loss of the aerosol propellant may deplete the aerosol propellant prior to the complete dispensing of the aerosol product from the aerosol container.
- Some in the prior art have incorporated a restricting device into an aerosol overcap for restricting the actuation of the aerosol dispensing device. Many of these prior art devices were used as child resistant safety devices and the like. The following United States patents are representative of some of the developments of the prior art to incorporate a restrictive device into an aerosol over-cap for restricting the actuation of the aerosol dispensing device.
- U.S. Pat. No. D293,213 discloses a design patent for an aerosol overcap physically located on a top portion of the aerosol container for discharging an aerosol product in a conventional upright manner.
- U.S. Pat. No. 1,265,177 to Coleman discloses a receptacle including a cylindrical body having an outwardly flaring supporting flange fixed to its lower end. A bottom wall is secured in the cylindrical body above the point of connection of the flange. The flange is provided with an observation opening in one side thereof. A valve casing is connected to the bottom wall and depending therefrom. A rotary valve member is mounted in the casing to control the discharge of the contents of the receptacle. The valve has a stem rotatably supported in the flange.
- U.S. Pat. No. 2,765,959 to Elliott discloses a dispensing receptacle for cans of pressurized material of the type having a tiltable valve controlling spout. The can containing receptacle has an open bottom and an open top and a closure for the top. Means hold a can in the container with the dispensing spout extending through the open bottom. The means includes shoulders in the receptacle and a spring between the closure and the bottom of the can biasing the can against the shoulders. The can is telescoped within the receptacle. Laterally movable means extends through the side wall of the receptacle for engaging and tilting the tiltable valve controlling spout. The last mentioned means comprises a stem removably abutting the spout. Spring means biases the stem outwardly of the receptacle. A push bottom on the outer end of the stem moves the stem inwardly to tilt the spout.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,272,392 discloses a dispensing package for materials under pressure comprising a container having a material under pressure therein. Valve means is mounted on the container for dispensing said material on the operation thereof. The valve means includes a projecting stem portion movable relative to said container for operating said valve means and having a passage therein for passing said material. Actuating means is operable to move said stem portion relative to said container for operating said valve means. The actuating means comprises a part connected to said stem portion. The part has means therein cooperating with the passage in said stem portion for communicating the latter outwardly of said dispensing package. The part is movable relative to said container on the application thereagainst of pressure applied from a position predeterminately located relative to said container in a direction substantially transverse to the axis of said stem portion for operating said valve means.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,759,431 to Vos discloses a pressurized package of the class that includes a container for receiving a product. Propellant means in the container discharges the product from the container. A dispensing assembly is mounted on the container characterized by an actuating lever. The actuating lever shifts to displace a flexible resilient valve body member from a position in which its discharge orifice-containing surface is in scaled engagement at least partially effected by the internal container pressure with a valve cap to a position in which it is aligned with an exit opening of the overcap.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,979,163 discloses a cleaning and scrubbing tool having a cleaning head and aerosol can handle in which a suitably operational scrub pad is supported by head bracket extension in free cleaning liquid passing relation, interlocked with portions of the pad by localized deflection of the extension, suitably by locally heating or solvating the extension to deflectable condition within the pad interior.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,254,899 to Klaas J. van Lit discloses a self-aligning overcap and button for aerosol containers including a button having a side surface terminating upwardly in a cylindrical wall surrounding a recessed upper surface which includes two helical ramps extending in opposite directions from a well adjacent to the wall to meet in a substantially radial edge diametrically opposite the well, and an overcap for engagement with the button, the overcap having a pointed alignment pin extending from the underside of an actuator tab and in position for engagement with the ramps and dimensioned for free insertion into the well in the button. Rotational alignment of the overcap and the button are accomplished under the force of gravity. In preferred embodiments the cylindrical wall of the button has an upper edge defining a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the button. In other preferred embodiments the actuator tab includes a cylindrical guide-sleeve dimensioned to receive the button.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,328,911 to Michael G. Knickerbocker discloses a child resistant assembly comprising an actuator button having a terminal orifice connected through a valve stem to a valve for enabling discharge of the aerosol product from the terminal orifice upon opening the valve. An overcap is rotatably secured to the aerosol container and includes a finger actuator movably mounted relative to the overcap. A non-symmetrical surface is disposed on either the actuator button or the finger actuator for cooperation with an engaging surface on the other of the actuator button and the finger actuator. The engaging surface engages the non-symmetrical surface for transferring the finger movement of the operator to open the valve only upon a selected orientation of the finger actuator relative to the actuator button. The engaging surface fails to contact the non-symmetrical surface upon finger movement of the operator when the finger actuator is in a non-selected orientation relative to the actuator button.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,354,621 to Michael G. Knickerbocker discloses a child resistant assembly for use with an aerosol container having a valve. The assembly comprises an actuator button having a terminal orifice connected through a valve stem to the valve for enabling discharge of the aerosol product from the terminal orifice upon opening the valve. An overcap is rotatably secured to the aerosol container and includes a finger actuator movably mounted relative to the overcap. A non-symmetrical aperture is disposed in either the actuator button or the finger actuator for cooperation with a non-symmetrical member in the other of the actuator button and the finger actuator. The non-symmetrical member enters the non-symmetrical aperture for transferring the finger movement of the operator to open the valve only upon a selected orientation of the finger actuator relative to the actuator button.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,416,398 to Michael G. Knickerbocker discloses a plural spray rate aerosol assembly for use with an aerosol container having a plural spray rate valve. The assembly comprises an actuator button having a terminal orifice connected through a valve stem to the plural spray rate valve for enabling a first discharge rate of the aerosol product from the terminal orifice upon opening the valve in a first position and for enabling a second discharge rate of the aerosol product from the terminal orifice upon opening the valve in a second position. An overcap is rotatably secured to the aerosol container and includes a finger actuator movably mounted relative to the overcap. A non-symmetrical aperture is disposed in either the actuator button or the finger actuator for cooperation with a non-symmetrical element in the other of the actuator button and the finger actuator. The non-symmetrical element is inhibited from entering the non-symmetrical aperture for transferring the finger movement of the operator to open the valve in the first position upon a first selected orientation of the finger actuator relative to the actuator button. The non-symmetrical element enters the non-symmetrical aperture for transferring the finger movement of the operator to open the valve in the second position upon a second selected orientation of the finger actuator relative to the actuator button.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,426,026 to Michael G. Knickerbocker discloses an aerosol assembly for use with an aerosol container having a valve for discharging product and propellant through a terminal orifice. The invention comprises an actuator button in fluid communication with the terminal orifice. The actuator button is connected to the aerosol valve through a valve stem for opening the aerosol valve upon movement of the actuator button. The actuator button is substantially the shape of a truncated cone having a larger cross-section at the base with respect to the cross-section at the top of the button. A one-piece overcap having an integral finger actuator is secured to the aerosol container for covering the actuator button. Engaging surfaces preferably having plural projections are disposed on the underside of the finger actuator for contacting the actuator button upon movement due to the finger pressure of the operator to open the valve and initiate fluid flow from the terminal orifice.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,385,272 to Aoun discloses a hand held, free standing, bottom dispensing dispenser, generally made of plastic, for the dispensing of thick liquids such as lotions, shampoos. and processed foodstuff, having a resiliently walled reservoir that sits atop a stand that offers fulcrum for a mechanical linkage. The linkage has a top portion engaged to the reservoir side wall allowing the user's hand to grasp and manipulate the linkage while grasping and manipulating the reservoir. A bottom portion is coupled to dispensing valve disposed and adapted to open and close a discharge element affixed to an outlet in the bottom end of the reservoir. Thus, when hand pressure is applied to the linkage top portion at the same time the reservoir is squeezed and the motion transmitted by the linkage to the dispensing valve opens the latter to dispense a portion of the content. When pressure is relieved, the resilient reservoir side wall rebounds back to its initial shape and, the reservoir side wall being engaged to the linkage moves the latter back to its initial position. Thus while causing the dispensing valve to gradually close, the reservoir side wall outward movement induces in the reservoir an air flow that draws the fluid in the discharge element in therewith. The dispenser content is always located in the lower part of the reservoir near its aperture, ready to be dispensed therefore making possible the dispensing of virtually all the content.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,957,336 to Radassao et al. discloses a viscous fluid dispenser including an upper extent constructed from a flexible material and having a top face and a peripheral side wall with an inverted frustoconical configuration defining a lower peripheral edge. Further provided is a lower extent constructed from a rigid material and having a planar bottom face coupled with respect to the lower peripheral edge of the upper extent. The bottom face of the lower extent has at least one bore formed therein. Next provided is a lid hingably coupled to the lower extent for selectively closing the bore.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,010,042 to Boucher et al. discloses a base end dispensing container, especially suitable for dispensing viscous flowable liquid consumable products. The container includes an elongated, squeezable, container having an inner chamber for holding the viscous flowable liquid consumable products. A base dispensing valve, a top end valve operating mechanism and an attached support structure support the container in an upright position a distance front a surface upon which the container is placed. The base end dispensing valve includes a sloping container floor terminating at a substantially flat section, upon which a rotationally operable valve gate rests. The substantially flat floor section of the container includes at least one dispensing opening intermediate the interior chamber of the container and the outside of the container. The valve gate is selectively operated between an open and shut position by the top end valve operating mechanism via a valve driven shaft which connects the valve operating mechanism with the rotationally operable valve gate.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,491,187 to Walters disclosed a novel inverted aerosol dispensing device comprising an undercap secured to a bottom portion of an aerosol container for supporting the aerosol container on a supporting surface. The novel inverted aerosol dispensing device included an actuator movably mounted relative to the undercap for moving the valve stem upon displacement of the actuator for discharging the aerosol product from the valve stem in a generally downwardly direction through the undercap.
- Therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide a locking dispenser actuator for locking an actuator of an aerosol valve for inhibiting actuation thereof.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a locking dispenser actuator which incorporates an actuator rotatably mounted to an aerosol container for enabling discharge of the aerosol product in a first rotational position and for inhibiting discharge of the aerosol product in a second rotational position.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a locking dispenser actuator incorporated into an undercap mounted to a bottom portion of the aerosol container.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a locking dispenser actuator incorporated into an overcap mounted to a top portion of the aerosol container.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an locking dispenser actuator incorporated into an undercap rotatably mounted to a bottom portion of the aerosol container for enabling discharge of the aerosol product in a first rotational position and for inhibiting discharge of the aerosol product in a second rotational position.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a locking dispenser actuator incorporated into an overcap rotatably mounted to a top portion of the aerosol container for enabling discharge of the aerosol product in a first rotational position and for inhibiting discharge of the aerosol product in a second rotational position.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide locking dispenser actuator which is suitable for use with plastic containers.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide locking dispenser actuator which is economical to manufacture and is economical to install on the aerosol dispensing device.
- The foregoing has outlined some of the more pertinent objects of the present invention. These objects should be construed as being merely illustrative of some of the more prominent features and applications of the invention. Many other beneficial results can be obtained by applying using the disclosed invention in a different manner or modifying the invention. Accordingly other objects in a full understanding of the invention may be had by referring to the summary of the invention and the detailed description describing the preferred embodiment of the invention.
- A specific embodiment of the present invention is shown in the attached drawings. For the purpose of summarizing the invention, the invention relates to a locking aerosol dispenser for an aerosol dispensing device having an aerosol valve for controlling the flow of an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The locking aerosol dispenser comprises an actuator secured to the aerosol valve for displacing the aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the aerosol product. The actuator is rotatable into a first rotational position relative to the aerosol container for enabling the actuator to open the aerosol valve upon movement of the actuator for discharging the aerosol product. The actuator is rotatable into a second rotational position relative to the aerosol container for inhibiting the actuator from opening the aerosol valve.
- In another example of the invention, the lock for an aerosol dispensing device comprises an aerosol cap being rotatably securing the aerosol cap to the aerosol container. The aerosol container and the aerosol cap define cooperating key and key aperture. The actuator is rotatable into a first rotational position relative to the aerosol container whereat the key is aligned with the key aperture for enabling movement of the actuator to open the aerosol valve for discharging the aerosol product. The actuator is rotatable into a second rotational position relative to the aerosol container whereat the key is misaligned with the key aperture for inhibiting the actuator from opening the aerosol valve.
- In still another example of the invention, the lock for an aerosol dispensing device comprises an aerosol cap having a resilient cap mounting. A valve button has a button socket for frictionally receiving said valve stem with the button socket communicating with a terminal orifice. A frangible bridge interconnects the valve button to the aerosol cap. The aerosol cap and the valve button are initially simultaneously mounted relative to the aerosol container with the aerosol cap being resiliently mounted to the aerosol container concomitantly with the button socket of the valve button frictionally receiving the valve stem. The frangible bridge is severed upon the aerosol cap being completely resiliently mounted to the aerosol container concomitantly with the button socket of the valve button frictionally completely receiving the valve stem for separating the valve button from the aerosol cap.
- In a further another example of the invention, the lock for an aerosol dispensing device the aerosol container defining a container axis extending between a top portion and a bottom portion of the aerosol container. The aerosol valve has a valve button defining a terminal orifice secured to the valve stem of the aerosol valve. The valve button displaces the aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the aerosol product from the terminal orifice of the valve button. One of the valve button and the aerosol cap is non-symmetric about the container axis for enabling the actuator to move the valve button when the aerosol cap is rotated into the first rotational position for displacing the aerosol valve into an open position to discharge the aerosol product from the valve stem.
- The lock for an aerosol dispensing device of the present invention may be incorporated into an aerosol button actuator or may be incorporated into an aerosol overcap secured to the top of the aerosol container or may be incorporated into an aerosol undercap secured to the bottom of an inverted aerosol container
- The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the more pertinent and important features of the present invention in order that the detailed description that follows may be better understood so that the present contribution to the art can be more fully appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter which form the subject matter of the invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and the specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.
- For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of a locking aerosol dispenser with an undercap being rotated into a first rotational position relative to the aerosol container; -
FIG. 2 is a similar view of the undercap toFIG. 1 with the undercap being rotated into second rotational position relative to the aerosol container; -
FIG. 3 is a sectional view along line 3-3 inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view along line 4-4 inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 7 is a magnified view of a portion ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 8 is a view along line 8-8 inFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a side sectional view of the undercap removed from the aerosol container; -
FIG. 10 is a view along line 10-10 inFIG. 9 ; -
FIG. 11 is a further magnified view of a portion ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 12 is a sectional view along line 12-12 inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 13 is a view similar toFIG. 11 illustrating a different rotational position of the undercap; -
FIG. 14 is a sectional view along line 14-14 inFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the aerosol container; -
FIG. 16 is a left side view ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 17 is a right side view ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 18 is a front elevational view of the locking aerosol dispenser with the undercap disposed in the first or open rotational position; -
FIG. 19 is a side view ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 20 is a sectional view along line 20-20 inFIG. 19 ; -
FIG. 21 is a sectional view of the undercap shown inFIG. 19 ; -
FIG. 22 is a sectional view along line 22-22 inFIG. 18 with the actuator being located in an unattended condition; -
FIG. 23 is a bottom view ofFIG. 22 ; -
FIG. 24 is a view similar toFIG. 22 with the actuator being located in a depressed condition; -
FIG. 25 is a bottom view ofFIG. 24 ; -
FIG. 26 is a front elevational view of the locking aerosol dispenser with the undercap disposed in the second or locked rotational position; -
FIG. 27 is a side view ofFIG. 26 ; -
FIG. 28 is a sectional view along line 28-28 inFIG. 27 ; -
FIG. 29 is a sectional view of the undercap shown inFIG. 27 ; -
FIG. 30 is a sectional view along line 30-30 inFIG. 26 with the actuator being located in an unattended condition; -
FIG. 31 is a bottom view ofFIG. 30 ; -
FIG. 32 is a view similar toFIG. 30 with the actuator being located in a depressed condition; -
FIG. 33 is a bottom view ofFIG. 32 ; -
FIG. 34 is a side view of a second embodiment of the locking aerosol dispenser with an overcap being rotated into a first or open rotational position relative to the aerosol container; -
FIG. 35 is a top view ofFIG. 34 ; -
FIG. 36 is a front view ofFIG. 34 ; -
FIG. 37 is a top view ofFIG. 36 ; -
FIG. 38 is an enlarged sectional view along line 38-38 inFIG. 35 ; -
FIG. 39 is a magnified sectional view along line 39-39 inFIG. 38 ; -
FIG. 40 is an enlarged sectional view along line 40-40 inFIG. 37 ; -
FIG. 41 is a magnified view of a portion ofFIG. 40 ; -
FIG. 42 is a top view of the aerosol container; -
FIG. 43 is a left side view ofFIG. 42 ; -
FIG. 44 is a right side view ofFIG. 42 ; -
FIG. 45 is a sectional view along line 45-45 inFIG. 36 with the actuator being shown in an unattended condition; -
FIG. 46 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 45 ; -
FIG. 47 is view similar toFIG. 45 with the actuator being shown in a depressed condition; -
FIG. 48 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 47 ; -
FIG. 49 is a rear view similar toFIG. 34 with the overcap being rotated into a second or locked rotational position relative to the aerosol container; -
FIG. 50 is a top view ofFIG. 49 ; -
FIG. 51 is a side view ofFIG. 49 ; -
FIG. 52 is a top view ofFIG. 51 ; -
FIG. 53 is a sectional view along line 53-53 inFIG. 51 with the actuator being shown in an unattended condition; -
FIG. 54 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 53 ; -
FIG. 55 is a rear view of a third embodiment the locking aerosol dispenser with an actuator being rotated into a first rotational or open position relative to the aerosol container; -
FIG. 56 is a top view ofFIG. 55 ; -
FIG. 57 is a side view of the locking aerosol dispenser shown inFIG. 55 ; -
FIG. 58 is a top view ofFIG. 57 ; -
FIG. 59 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 55 with the actuator being shown in an unattended condition; -
FIG. 60 is a sectional view along line 60-60 inFIG. 59 ; -
FIG. 61 is a view similar toFIG. 59 with the actuator being shown in a depressed condition; -
FIG. 62 is a sectional view along line 62-62 inFIG. 61 ; -
FIG. 63 is a front view of the locking aerosol dispenser shown inFIG. 55 with the actuator being rotated into a second or locked rotational position relative to the aerosol container; -
FIG. 64 is a top view ofFIG. 63 ; -
FIG. 65 is a side view ofFIG. 63 ; -
FIG. 66 is a top view ofFIG. 65 ; -
FIG. 67 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 63 with the actuator being shown in an unattended condition; and -
FIG. 68 is a sectional view along line 68-68 inFIG. 67 . - Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several Figures of the drawings.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 are isometric views of a first embodiment of a lockingaerosol dispenser 10A. The lockingaerosol dispenser 10A dispenses anaerosol product 14 by anaerosol propellant 16 from anaerosol container 20A. In this first embodiment of the present invention, the lockingaerosol dispenser 10A enables theaerosol container 20A to be stored in an inverted position. The lockingaerosol dispenser 10A dispenses theaerosol product 14 under the pressure of theaerosol propellant 16 in a generally downward direction through anundercap 30A. The invention is particularly useful in dispensingviscous aerosol products 14. -
FIGS. 3 and 4 are sectional views ofFIGS. 1 and 2 illustrating theundercap 30A for supporting theaerosol container 20A in the inverted position. Theundercap 30A is rotationally secured to theaerosol container 20A by the mounting 40A. Theundercap 30A includes anactuator 50A pivotably connected to theundercap 30A by ahinge 60A. Theactuator 50A is shown in an unattended condition. - A
valve button 70A is connected to anaerosol valve 80A mounted to theaerosol container 20A by anaerosol mounting cup 90A. Preferably, theaerosol valve 80A is a tilt valve but it should be understood that the invention may be modified to function with a vertical action valve. -
FIGS. 1 and 3 illustrate theundercap 30A in a first or open rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. When theundercap 30A is located in the first or open rotational position, theactuator 50A is positioned for engaging thevalve button 70A to actuate theaerosol valve 80A. The actuation of theaerosol valve 80A enables theaerosol product 14 to be dispensed under the pressure of theaerosol propellant 16 from theaerosol container 20A and to be discharged from thevalve button 70A. -
FIGS. 2 and 4 illustrate theundercap 30A in a second or locked rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. When theundercap 30A is located in the second or locked rotational position, theactuator 50A is inhibited from engaging thevalve button 70A to prevent theaerosol product 14 from being dispensed from theaerosol container 20A. - The
container 20A is shown as a cylindrical container disposed in an inverted orientation. Theaerosol container 20A extends between atop portion 21A and abottom portion 22A. Thetop portion 21A of theaerosol container 20A is closed by an endwall. Theaerosol container 20A defines acylindrical sidewall 23A defining acontainer rim 24A extending about an outer diameter of theaerosol container 20A. - The
aerosol product 14 is contained near thebottom portion 22A of theaerosol container 20A whereas theaerosol propellant 16 is contained near thetop portion 21A of theaerosol container 20A. The lockingaerosol dispenser 10A is especially suited for dispensing viscous products like shampoo, hair conditioner, hair gel, hair mousse or non-foaming soap. In addition, the lockingaerosol dispenser 10A is especially suited for dispensing viscous food products such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and the like. The lockingaerosol dispenser 10A is adapted for dispensing products such as furniture polish in a downward direction through the use of anappropriate valve button 70A. Theaerosol propellant 16 may be compressed gas, carbon dioxide or any other suitable propellant. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 are enlarged views of portions ofFIGS. 3 and 4 respectively. Thebottom portion 22A of theaerosol container 20A tapers radially inwardly into aneck 25A terminating in abead 26A. Theaerosol container 20A defines an axis ofsymmetry 29A. Theaerosol container 20A may be made of a metallic material or a non-metallic material. In this example, theaerosol container 20A is shown as a plastic bottle. - The
aerosol valve 80A is secured to theaerosol mounting cup 90A in a conventional fashion. Aperipheral rim 92A of theaerosol mounting cup 90A is sealed to thebead 26A of theaerosol container 20A. A valve stem 82A extends from theaerosol valve 80A in alignment with an axis ofsymmetry 29A of theaerosol container 20A. A valve stem 82A is adapted to be received by asocket 73A of thevalve button 70A. -
FIGS. 7-10 are various views of theundercap 30A and thevalve button 70A. Theundercap 30A has atop portion 31A and abottom portion 32A with asidewall 33A extending therebetween. Theundercap 30A includes abase 34A for supporting theaerosol container 20A on a supporting surface in an inverted position. - The
top portion 31A of theundercap 30A has a generally circular cross-section for mating with thebottom portion 22A of theaerosol container 20A. When theundercap 30A is secured to theaerosol container 20A the generally circular cross-section of thetop portion 31A is aligned with the axis ofsymmetry 29A of theaerosol container 20A. - The
bottom portion 32A of theundercap 30A includes agripping area 36A having an elliptically-shaped cross-section. The elliptically-shaped cross-section is offset from the axis ofsymmetry 29A of theaerosol container 20A. - The
elliptical bottom portion 32A of theundercap 30A defines afirst sidewall portion 37A and asecond sidewall portion 39A. Thefirst sidewall portion 37A is located closer to the axis ofsymmetry 29A of theaerosol container 20A than thesecond sidewall portion 39A of theundercap 30A. - The
undercap 30A comprises a plastic shell defining anundercap aperture 38A. Theundercap aperture 38A provides a passage for dispensing theaerosol product 14 in a generally downward direction through theundercap 30A. Asidewall orifice 39A is defined in thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A. Preferably, theundercap 30A is formed from a unitary and resilient polymeric material such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyolyfin or any other suitable polymeric material. -
FIGS. 8-10 further illustrate theundercap 30A of the lockingaerosol dispenser 10A. The rotational mounting 40A comprises a plurality ofminor ribs 41A and a plurality ofmajor ribs 42A extending inwardly from thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A. - The plurality of
minor ribs 41A extend inwardly from thefirst sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A adjacent to theactuator 50A. Each of the plurality ofminor ribs 41A terminates in atapered end 43A adjacent to thetop portion 31A of theundercap 30A. Each of the plurality ofminor ribs 41A has an inwardly extendingminor tab 45A. - The plurality of
major ribs 42A extend inwardly from thesecond sidewall portion 39A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A opposite from theactuator 50A. Each of the plurality ofmajor ribs 42A terminates in atapered end 44A adjacent to thetop portion 31A of theundercap 30A. Each of the plurality ofmajor ribs 42A has an inwardly extendingmajor tab 46A. Preferably, theundercap 30A and the plurality of minor andmajor tabs undercap 30A to be resiliently mounted to theaerosol container 20A. - As best shown in
FIGS. 5-8 , the plurality of minor andmajor tabs peripheral rim 92A of theaerosol mounting cup 90A. Simultaneously therewith, thetop portion 31A of theundercap 30A engages with theaerosol container 20A. The simultaneous engagement of the plurality of minor andmajor tabs top portion 31A of theundercap 30A with theaerosol container 20A forms the rotational mounting 40A to secure theundercap 30A to theaerosol container 20A. Preferably, theundercap 30A is snapped over theperipheral rim 92A of theaerosol mounting cup 90A to form a rotational snap locking engagement. - The
actuator 50A is movably mounted relative to theundercap 30A. In this example of the invention, theactuator 50A is pivotably mounted relative toundercap 30A for moving thevalve button 70A and the valve stem 82A upon pivoting of theactuator 50A. Theactuator 50A is shown integrally connected to theundercap 30A through thehinge 60A integrally molded as a one-piece plastic unit with theundercap 30A. In this example, thehinge 60A pivots theactuator 50A about a hinge pivot axis generally perpendicular to the axis ofsymmetry 29A of theaerosol container 20A. However, it should be understood that thehinge 60A may pivot theactuator 50A about a hinge pivot axis having various angular or parallel relationships with the axis ofsymmetry 29A of theaerosol container 20A. - The
actuator 50A includes anactuator surface 52A extending radially inwardly from theactuator 50A. Theactuator surface 52A engages thevalve button 70A upon an inward movement of theactuator 50A. The displacement of theactuator 50A moves theactuator surface 52A into engagement with thevalve button 70A to displace theaerosol valve 80A into the open position to dispense theaerosol product 14 under the pressure of theaerosol propellant 16. - The
valve button 70A extends between atop portion 71A and abottom portion 72A. Thetop portion 71A of thevalve button 70A is provided with asocket 73A for frictionally receiving thevalve stem 82A of theaerosol valve 80A. Achannel 76A extends through thevalve button 70A to provide fluid communication between thevalve stem 82A of theaerosol valve 80A and aterminal orifice 78A of thevalve button 70A. In this embodiment of the invention, thevalve button 70A comprises a generallytubular member 74A extending between thetop portion 71A and thebottom portion 72A. Thechannel 76A extends through thetubular member 74A in alignment with the axis ofsymmetry 29A of theaerosol container 20A. - An
enlarged flange 75A extends radially outwardly from the generallytubular member 74A. Theenlarged flange 75A extends generally perpendicular to thetubular member 74A of thevalve button 70A. Theenlarged flange 75A extends non-symmetrically about thetubular member 74A. In this example, theenlarged flange 75A is shown as a generallyelliptical flange 75A. The generallyelliptical flange 75A is offset from thetubular member 74A and thechannel 76A extending through thevalve button 70A. - The
enlarged flange 75A defines a first projectingsurface 77A and a second projectingsurface 79A. The first projectingsurface 77A extends further from thetubular member 74A of thevalve button 70A than the second projectingsurface 79A. -
FIGS. 11-17 are various views illustrating alocator 100A of the lockingaerosol dispenser 10A. Thelocator 100A locates theundercap 30A in the first and second first rotational positions relative to theaerosol container 20A. Thelocator 100A comprises acontainer locator 110A defined by theaerosol container 20A. Thelocator 100A comprises anundercap locator 120A defined by theundercap 30A. Thecontainer locator 110A cooperates with theundercap locator 120A for locating theundercap 30A in the first rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. - The
container locator 100A extends radially outwardly from theneck 25A of theaerosol container 20A. In this example, thecontainer locator 100A comprises anopen container locator 111A and a lockedcontainer locator 112A. Theopen container locator 111A and the lockedcontainer locator 112A extend radially outwardly from theneck 25A of theaerosol container 20A. Preferably, thecontainer locators aerosol container 20A. - The open and locked
container locators neck 25A of theaerosol container 20A. The open and lockedcontainer locators neck 25A to define a void 28A between the termination of each of the open and lockedcontainer locators container bead 26A of theaerosol container 20A. Thevoids 28A provide a space for enabling the major and minor tabs 41 and 42 to pass therethrough. Preferably, the open and lockedcontainer locators aerosol container 20A. - The
undercap locator 120A extends radially inwardly from the undercap. Theundercap locator 120A extends a longitudinal distance along theundercap 30A greater than the longitudinal distance of the major andminor tabs undercap locator 120A provides an interference cooperation between each of the open and lockedcontainer locators undercap locator 120A. - The locking
aerosol dispenser 10A may optionally include anindicator 130A for indicating the position of theundercap 30A relative to theaerosol container 20A. Theindicator 130A comprisescontainer indicators undercap indicator 133A for indicating the first and second first rotational positions of theundercap 30A relative to the aerosol container 20AE. -
FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate the open container locator 11A engaging with theundercap locator 120A for locating theundercap 30A in the first rotational position of the relative to theaerosol container 20A. Theopen container locator 111A comprises a minor and amajor projection minor projection 113A extends radially outwardly a minor distance from theneck 25A of theaerosol container 20A. Themajor projection 114A extends radially outwardly a major distance from theneck 25A of theaerosol container 20A. The minor distance of theminor projection 113A is substantially less than the major distance of themajor projection 114A. - The minor distance of the
minor projection 113A enables the undercap locator 120 to pass over theminor projection 113A during rotation of theundercap locator 30A relative to theaerosol container 20A. Preferably, the minor distance of theminor projection 113A is selected to produce a tactile and/or audible click as theundercap locator 120A passes over theminor projection 113A. Preferably, the minor distance of theminor projection 113A produces both a tactile and an audible sound to indicate theundercap 30A has been rotated into the first rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. - The major distance of the
major projection 114A provides a rotational stop upon theundercap locator 120A engaging with themajor projection 114A. The engagement of theundercap locator 120A with themajor projection 114A locates theundercap 30A in the first rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. - The minor and
major projections major projections undercap locator 120A therein. The slot between the minor andmajor projections undercap 30A in the first rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. -
FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate a different rotational position of theundercap 30A relative to theaerosol container 20A. The void 28A between the termination of theopen container locator 111A and thecontainer bead 26A of theaerosol container 20A provides a space for enabling the major andminor tabs -
FIGS. 15-17 illustrate various views of theaerosol container 20A without theundercap 30A. The lockedcontainer locator 112A is substantially similar to theopen container locator 111A. The lockedcontainer locator 112A comprises a minor and amajor projection neck 25A of theaerosol container 20A. Theminor projection 115A produces a tactile and/or audible click as theundercap locator 120A passes over theminor projection 115A. - The
major projection 116A provides a rotational stop upon theundercap locator 120A engaging with themajor projection 114A to locate theundercap 30A in the second rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. The slot between the minor andmajor projections undercap 30A in the second rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20A. -
FIGS. 15-17 further illustrate the spatial relationship between theopen container locator 111A and thecontainer indicators 131A and the spatial relationship between theopen container locator 112A and thecontainer indicators 132A. Preferably, thecontainer locator 110A and thecontainer indicators 130A are integrally molded with theaerosol container 20A. -
FIGS. 18-23 illustrate the lockingaerosol dispenser 10A with theundercap 30A disposed in the first rotational position and with theactuator 50A being located in an unattended condition. In the first rotational position, thecontainer indicator 131A is aligned with theundercap indicator 133A. - When the
undercap 30A is disposed in the first rotational position, thefirst sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A is located adjacent to the first projectingsurface 77A of thevalve button 70A. The first projectingsurface 77A of thevalve button 70A is in close proximity to thefirst sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A. The second projectingsurface 79A of thevalve button 70A is spaced apart from themajor ribs 42A of thesecond sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A. -
FIGS. 24 and 25 are views similar toFIGS. 22 and 23 illustrating theactuator 50A in a depressed condition. When theactuator 50A is in the depressed condition, thefirst sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A engages with the first projectingsurface 77A of thevalve button 70A to move thevalve button 70A and the valve stem 82A. The movement of thevalve button 70A and the valve stem 82A moves theaerosol valve 80A into the open position to dispense theaerosol product 14. The spacing between the second projectingsurface 79A and thesecond sidewall portion 39A of theundercap 30A allows thevalve button 70A to move for opening theaerosol valve 80A. -
FIGS. 26-31 illustrate the lockingaerosol dispenser 10A with theundercap 30A disposed in the second rotational position and with theactuator 50A being located in an unattended condition. In the second rotational position, thecontainer indicator 132A is aligned with theundercap indicator 133A. - When the
undercap 30A is disposed in the second rotational position, thefirst sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A is located adjacent to the second projectingsurface 79A of thevalve button 70A. The second projectingsurface 79A of thevalve button 70A is spaced apart from thefirst sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A. The first projectingsurface 79A of thevalve button 70A is in close proximity to themajor ribs 42A of thesecond sidewall portion 39A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A. -
FIGS. 32 and 33 are views similar toFIGS. 30 and 31 illustrating theactuator 50A in a depressed condition. When theactuator 50A is in the depressed condition, thefirst sidewall portion 37A of thesidewall 33A fails to engage with the second projectingsurface 79A of thevalve button 70A. The spacing between the second projectingsurface 79A and thefirst sidewall portion 37A of theundercap 30A inhibits thedepressed actuator 50A from moving thevalve button 70A to open theaerosol valve 80A. In addition, the first projectingsurface 79A of thevalve button 70A is in close proximity to themajor ribs 42A of thesecond sidewall portion 39A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A to prevent movement of thevalve button 70A. - The
undercap 30A and thevalve buttom 70A may be molded as a single part with thevalve button 70A being connected to theundercap 30A by a frangible bridge (not shown). In one example, the first projectingsurface 79A of thevalve button 70A is connected by a frangible bridge (not shown) to themajor ribs 42A of thesecond sidewall portion 39A of thesidewall 33A of theundercap 30A. - After the filling of the
aerosol container 20A with theaerosol product 14 and theaerosol propellant 16, theundercap 30A and thevalve button 70A connected by the frangible bridge (not shown) is simultaneously moved toward theaerosol container 20A. The movement caused theundercap 30A to be snapped over theperipheral rim 92A of theaerosol mounting cup 90A simultaneously with thesocket 73A of thevalve button 70A frictionally receiving the valve stem 82A. - After the installation of the
undercap 30A upon theaerosol container 20A and upon complete installation of thevalve button 70A upon thevalve stem 82A of theaerosol valve 80A, a continued movement fractures the frangible bridge (not shown) to separate thevalve button 70A from theundercap 40A. -
FIGS. 34-37 are various views of a second embodiment of the lockingaerosol dispenser 10B of the present invention. The lockingaerosol dispenser 10B dispenses anaerosol product 14 by anaerosol propellant 16 from anaerosol container 20B. The lockingaerosol dispenser 10B is shown with anovercap 30B being rotated into a first or open rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20B. - The
overcap 30B is rotationally secured to theaerosol container 20B by the mounting 40B. Theovercap 30B includes anactuator 50B pivotably connected to theovercap 30B by ahinge 60B. Theactuator 50B is shown in an unattended condition. - An
aerosol valve 80B is mounted to theaerosol container 20B by anaerosol mounting cup 90B. Preferably, theaerosol valve 80B is a tilt valve but it should be understood that the invention may be modified to function with a vertical action valve. -
FIGS. 34-36 illustrate theovercap 30B in a first or open rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20B. When theovercap 30B is located in the first or open rotational position, theactuator 50B is positioned for actuating theaerosol valve 80B to dispense theaerosol product 14 under the pressure of theaerosol propellant 16 from theaerosol container 20B and to be discharged from aterminal orifice 78B. -
FIGS. 49-52 illustrate theovercap 30B in a second or locked rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20B. When theovercap 30B is located in the second or locked rotational position, theactuator 50B is inhibited from actuating theaerosol valve 80B to prevent theaerosol product 14 from being dispensed from theaerosol container 20B. - The
container 20B is shown as a cylindrical container extending between atop portion 21B and abottom portion 22B. Thebottom portion 21B of theaerosol container 20B is closed by an endwall. Theaerosol container 20B defines acylindrical sidewall 23B defining acontainer rim 24A extending about an outer diameter of theaerosol container 20B. -
FIGS. 38-41 are enlarged views of portions ofFIGS. 35 and 37 respectively. Thetop portion 21B of theaerosol container 20B tapers radially inwardly into aneck 25B terminating in abead 26B. Aflange 27B extends radially outward about theneck 25B of theaerosol container 20B. Akey aperture 28B is defined in theflange 27B. In this example, thekey aperture 28B is shown as a slot. Theaerosol container 20B defines an axis ofsymmetry 29B. Theaerosol container 20B may be made of a metallic material or a non-metallic material. In this example, theaerosol container 20B is shown as a plastic bottle. - The
aerosol valve 80B is secured to theaerosol mounting cup 90B in a conventional fashion. Aperipheral rim 92A of theaerosol mounting cup 90B is sealed to thebead 26B of theaerosol container 20B. Avalve stem 82B extends from theaerosol valve 80B in alignment with an axis ofsymmetry 29B of theaerosol container 20B. The valve stem 82B is adapted to be received by asocket 73B defined in theovercap 30B. - The
overcap 30B has atop portion 31B and abottom portion 32B with asidewall 33B extending therebetween. Thebottom portion 32B of theovercap 30B has a generally circular cross-section for mating with thetop portion 21B of theaerosol container 20B. Theovercap 30B is aligned with the axis ofsymmetry 29B of theaerosol container 20B. Theovercap 30B defines anovercap orifice 39B provided for accommodating the actuator 50B. Theovercap 30B comprises a plastic shell formed from a unitary and resilient polymeric material such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyolyfin or any other suitable polymeric material. - The
rotational mounting 40B comprises a plurality ofribs 41B extending inwardly from thesidewall 33B of theovercap 30B. Each of the plurality ofribs 41B terminates in a tapered end 43B adjacent to thebottom portion 32B of theovercap 30B. Each of the plurality ofribs 41B has an inwardly extendingtab 46B. Preferably, theovercap 30B and the plurality oftabs 46B are integrally formed from a deformable and resilient polymeric material. The deformable and resilient material enables theovercap 30B to be resiliently mounted to theaerosol container 20B. - The plurality of
tabs 45B engage with theperipheral rim 92B of theaerosol mounting cup 90B. Simultaneously therewith, thebottom portion 32B of theovercap 30B engages with theaerosol container 20B. The simultaneous engagement of the plurality oftabs 45B and thebottom portion 32B of theovercap 30B with theaerosol container 20B forms the rotational mounting 40B to secure theovercap 30B to theaerosol container 20B. Preferably, theovercap 30B is snapped over theperipheral rim 92B of theaerosol mounting cup 90B to form a rotational snap locking engagement. - The
actuator 50B is movably mounted relative to theovercap 30B within theovercap orifice 39B. In this example of the invention, theactuator 50B is pivotably mounted relative to overcap 30B for moving thevalve stem 82B upon pivoting of theactuator 50B. Theactuator 50B is shown integrally connected to theovercap 30B through thehinge 60B integrally molded as a one-piece plastic unit with theovercap 30B. In this example, thehinge 60B pivots theactuator 50B about a hinge pivot axis generally perpendicular to the axis ofsymmetry 29B of theaerosol container 20B. However, it should be understood that thehinge 60B may pivot theactuator 50B about a hinge pivot axis having various angular or parallel relationships with the axis ofsymmetry 29B of theaerosol container 20B. - The
actuator 50B includes an actuator surface 52B extending from theovercap orifice 39B defined in theovercap 30B. The actuator surface 52B enables an operator to pivot theactuator 50B for moving the valve stem 82B to displace theaerosol valve 80B into the open position to dispense theaerosol product 14 under the pressure of theaerosol propellant 16. - The
actuator 50B defines asocket 53B for frictionally receiving thevalve stem 82B of theaerosol valve 80B. Achannel 56B extends through the actuator 50B to provide fluid communication between thevalve stem 82B of theaerosol valve 80B and aterminal orifice 78B. A key 58B extends from theactuator 50B for cooperating with thekey aperture 28B defined in theflange 27B. -
FIGS. 42-44 are various views similar toFIGS. 15-17 illustrating alocator 100B of the lockingaerosol dispenser 110B. Thelocator 100B operates in a similar fashion to thelocator 100B referred to inFIGS. 1-33 with similar parts referred to with similar reference characters. Thelocator 100B locates theovercap 30B in the first and second first rotational positions relative to theaerosol container 20B. Thelocator 100B comprises acontainer locator 100B defined by theaerosol container 20B. Thelocator 100B comprises anovercap locator 120B defined by theovercap 30B. Thecontainer locator 110B cooperates with theovercap locator 120B for locating theovercap 30B in the first rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20B. - The
container locator 10B comprises anopen container locator 111B and a lockedcontainer locator 112B. Theovercap locator 120B extends radially inwardly from the overcap. Theovercap locator 120B provides an interference cooperation between each of the open and lockedcontainer locators overcap locator 120B. - The locking
aerosol dispenser 10B may optionally include anindicator 130B for indicating the position of theovercap 30B relative to theaerosol container 20B. Theindicator 130B comprisescontainer indicators overcap indicator 133B for indicating the first and second first rotational positions of theovercap 30B relative to theaerosol container 20B. -
FIGS. 45 and 46 illustrate the lockingaerosol dispenser 10B with theovercap 30B disposed in the first rotational position and with the actuator 50B being located in an unattended condition. In the first rotational position, thecontainer indicator 131B is aligned with theovercap indicator 133B. When theovercap 30B is disposed in the first rotational position, the key 58B extending from theactuator 50B is aligned with thekey aperture 28B defined in theflange 27B. -
FIGS. 47 and 48 are views similar toFIGS. 45 and 46 illustrating theactuator 50B in a depressed condition. When theactuator 50B is in the depressed condition, the key 58B extending from the actuator 50B moves within thekey aperture 28B defined in theflange 27B. The movement of the actuator 50B moves the valve stem 82B to open theaerosol valve 80B to dispense theaerosol product 14. -
FIGS. 49-52 are views similar toFIGS. 34-37 illustrating the lockingaerosol dispenser 10B with theovercap 30B disposed in the second rotational position and with the actuator 50B being located in an unattended condition. In the second rotational position, thecontainer indicator 132B is aligned with theovercap indicator 133B. -
FIGS. 53 and 54 illustrate the lockingaerosol dispenser 10B with theovercap 30B disposed in the second rotational position. When theovercap 30B is disposed in the second rotational position, the key 58B extending from theactuator 50B is misaligned with thekey aperture 28B defined in theflange 27B. The key 58B extending from theactuator 50B engages with theflange 27B to prevent depression of the actuator 50B and the opening of theaerosol valve 80B. -
FIGS. 55-68 are various views of a third embodiment of the lockingaerosol dispenser 10C of the present invention. The lockingaerosol dispenser 10C is shown with anactuator 50C being rotated into a first or open rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20C. Theactuator 50C is rotationally secured to theaerosol container 20C by the mounting 40C. Theactuator 50C is shown in an unattended condition. - An
aerosol valve 80C is mounted to theaerosol container 20C by anaerosol mounting cup 90C. Preferably, theaerosol valve 80C is a tilt valve but it should be understood that the invention may be modified to function with a vertical action valve. -
FIGS. 55-58 illustrate theactuator 50C in a first or open rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20C. When theactuator 50C is located in the first or open rotational position, theactuator 50C is positioned for actuating theaerosol valve 80C to dispense theaerosol product 14 under the pressure of theaerosol propellant 16 from theaerosol container 20C and to be discharged from aterminal orifice 78C. -
FIGS. 63-66 illustrate theactuator 50C in a second or locked rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20C. When theactuator 50C is located in the second or locked rotational position, theactuator 50C is inhibited from actuating theaerosol valve 80C to prevent theaerosol product 14 from being dispensed from theaerosol container 20C. - The
container 20C is shown as a cylindrical container extending between atop portion 21C and abottom portion 22C. Thebottom portion 22C of theaerosol container 20C is closed by an endwall. Theaerosol container 20C defines acylindrical sidewall 23C defining acontainer rim 24A extending about an outer diameter of theaerosol container 20B. -
FIGS. 59 and 60 are enlarged views of portions ofFIGS. 55-57 . Thetop portion 21C of theaerosol container 20C tapers radially inwardly into aneck 25C terminating in abead 26C. Aflange 27C extends radially outward about theneck 25C of theaerosol container 20C. Akey aperture 28 is defined in theflange 27C. In this example, thekey aperture 28C is shown as a slot. Theaerosol container 20C defines an axis ofsymmetry 29C. Theaerosol container 20C may be made of a metallic material or a non-metallic material. In this example, theaerosol container 20C is shown as a plastic bottle. - The
aerosol valve 80C is secured to theaerosol mounting cup 90C in a conventional fashion. Aperipheral rim 92C of theaerosol mounting cup 90C is sealed to thebead 26C of theaerosol container 20C. A valve stem 82C extends from theaerosol valve 80C in alignment with an axis ofsymmetry 29C of theaerosol container 20C. A valve stem 82C is adapted to be received by asocket 53C defined in theactuator 50C. - The
actuator 50C is rotationally secured to theaerosol container 20C by the mounting 40C. Theactuator 50C is mounted on thevalve stem 82C by the valve stem 82C being received within thesocket 53C defined in theactuator 50C. The rotational mounting 40C comprises the rotation of theactuator 50C relative to the valve stem 82C and/or the rotation of the valve stem 82C within theaerosol valve 80C. - The
socket 53C frictionally receives thevalve stem 82C of theaerosol valve 80C. Achannel 56C extends through theactuator 50C to provide fluid communication between thevalve stem 82C of theaerosol valve 80C and aterminal orifice 78C. A key 58C extends from theactuator 50C for cooperating with thekey aperture 28 defined in theflange 27B. - The
actuator 50C is mounted relative to aerosol mountingcup 90C for moving the valve stem 82C upon pivoting of theactuator 50C. Theactuator 50C includes an actuator surface 52C for enabling an operator to pivot theactuator 50C for moving the valve stem 82C to displace theaerosol valve 80C into the open position to dispense theaerosol product 14 under the pressure of theaerosol propellant 16. - A locator 100C locates the
actuator 50C in the first and second first rotational positions relative to theaerosol container 20C. The locator 100C comprises acontainer locator 110C defined by theaerosol container 20C. The locator 100C comprises an actuator locator 120C defined by theactuator 50C. Thecontainer locator 110C cooperates with the actuator locator 120C for locating theactuator 50C in the first rotational position relative to theaerosol container 20C. - The
container locator 110C comprises theflange 27C having a first and asecond flange first flange portion 111C is greater than thesecond flange portion 112C of theflange 27C. In this example, thefirst flange portion 111C is elevated relative to thesecond flange portion 112C of theflange 27C. The elevatedfirst flange portion 111C createsstops - The locking
aerosol dispenser 10C may optionally include an indicator 130C for indicating the position of theactuator 50C relative to theaerosol container 20C. The indicator 130C comprisescontainer indicators actuator 50C relative to theaerosol container 20C. -
FIGS. 59 and 60 illustrate the lockingaerosol dispenser 10C with theactuator 50C disposed in the first rotational position and with theactuator 50C being located in an unattended condition. In the first rotational position, thecontainer indicator 131C is aligned with theactuator 50C. When theactuator 50C is disposed in the first rotational position, the key 58C extending from theactuator 50C is aligned with thekey aperture 28C defined in theflange 27C. -
FIGS. 61 and 62 are views similar toFIGS. 59 and 60 illustrating theactuator 50C in a depressed condition. When theactuator 50C is in the depressed condition, the key 58C extending from theactuator 50C moves within thekey aperture 28C defined in theflange 27C. The movement of theactuator 50C moves the valve stem 82C to open theaerosol valve 80C to dispense theaerosol product 14. -
FIGS. 63-66 are views similar toFIGS. 49-52 illustrating the lockingaerosol dispenser 10C with theactuator 50C disposed in the second rotational position and with theactuator 50C being located in an unattended condition. In the second rotational position, thecontainer indicator 132C is aligned with theactuator 50C. -
FIGS. 67 and 68 illustrate the lockingaerosol dispenser 10C with theactuator 50C disposed in the second rotational position and with theactuator 50C. When theactuator 50C is disposed in the second rotational position, the key 58C extending from theactuator 50C is misaligned with thekey aperture 28C defined in theflange 27C. The key 58C extending from theactuator 50C engages with theflange 27C to prevent depression of theactuator 50C and the opening of theaerosol valve 80C. - Although the invention has been described in its preferred form with a certain degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of the preferred form has been made only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details of construction and the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims (50)
1. A locking aerosol dispenser for an aerosol dispensing device having an aerosol valve for controlling the flow of an aerosol product from an aerosol container, comprising:
an actuator secured to the aerosol valve for displacing the aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the aerosol product;
said actuator being rotatable into a first rotational position relative to the aerosol container for enabling said actuator to open said aerosol valve upon movement of said actuator for discharging the aerosol product; and
said actuator being rotatable into a second rotational position relative to the aerosol container for inhibiting said actuator from opening said aerosol valve.
2. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , including a key aperture cooperating with a key for enabling movement of said actuator to open said aerosol valve for discharging the aerosol product.
3. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , including a key defined by one of the aerosol container and said actuator; and
a key aperture defined by the other of the aerosol container and said actuator for cooperating with said key aperture for enabling movement of said actuator to open the aerosol valve for discharging the aerosol product.
4. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said actuator extends from a valve button secured to said aerosol valve.
5. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said actuator is integral with an aerosol overcap.
6. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said actuator is integral with an aerosol undercap.
7. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , including a container locator for locating said actuator in said first rotational position relative to the aerosol container.
8. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , including a container locator for providing an audible sound upon said actuator being located in said first rotational position relative to the aerosol container.
9. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , including a container locator for providing a rotational stop upon said actuator being located in said first rotational position relative to the aerosol container.
10. A lock for an aerosol dispensing device, comprising:
an aerosol container for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein;
an aerosol valve mounted to said aerosol container;
a key aperture defined by said aerosol container;
an actuator for displacing said aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the aerosol product;
a key defined by the actuator;
said actuator being rotatable into a first rotational position relative to said aerosol container whereat said key is aligned with said key aperture for enabling movement of said actuator to open said aerosol valve for discharging the aerosol product; and
said actuator being rotatable into a second rotational position relative to said aerosol container whereat said key is misaligned with said key aperture for inhibiting said actuator from opening said aerosol valve.
11. A lock for an aerosol dispensing device, comprising:
an aerosol container for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein;
an aerosol valve mounted to said aerosol container;
an aerosol cap;
a mounting for rotatably securing said aerosol cap to said aerosol container;
an actuator movably mounted relative to said aerosol cap for displacing said aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the aerosol product;
a key aperture defined by one of said aerosol container and said aerosol cap;
a key defined by the other of said aerosol container and said aerosol cap;
said actuator being rotatable into a first rotational position relative to said aerosol container whereat said key is aligned with said key aperture for enabling movement of said actuator to open said aerosol valve for discharging the aerosol product; and
said actuator being rotatable into a second rotational position relative to said aerosol container whereat said key is misaligned with said key aperture for inhibiting said actuator from opening said aerosol valve.
12. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for locating said aerosol cap in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
13. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for providing an audible sound upon said aerosol cap being located in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
14. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for providing a rotational stop upon said aerosol cap being located in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
15. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said aerosol container comprises a container neck terminating in an annular rim;
said aerosol valve including a mounting cup secured to said annular rim of said aerosol container; and
a container locator defined by said container neck of said aerosol container for locating said aerosol cap in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
16. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , including a container locator extending radially outwardly from said aerosol container; and
said aerosol cap locator extending radially inwardly from said aerosol cap.
17. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , including a first and a second container locator for cooperating with an aerosol cap locator for locating said first and second rotational positions of said aerosol cap relative to said aerosol container.
18. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said aerosol cap is an undercap located at a bottom end of said aerosol container.
19. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said aerosol cap is an overcap located at a top end of said aerosol container.
20. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 11 , wherein one of said aerosol cap and said actuator engaging is non-symmetric for enabling said actuator to displace said aerosol valve into an open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container and for failing to displace said aerosol valve into said open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
21. An aerosol dispensing device, comprising:
an aerosol container for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein;
aerosol valve having a valve stem secured to said aerosol container;
an aerosol cap having a resilient cap mounting;
said aerosol cap including an actuator movably mounted relative to said aerosol cap;
a valve button having a button socket for frictionally receiving said valve stem therein;
said button socket communicating with a terminal orifice of said valve button;
a frangible bridge interconnecting said valve button to said aerosol cap;
said aerosol cap and said valve button being initially simultaneously mounted relative to said aerosol container with said aerosol cap being resiliently mounted to said aerosol container concomitantly with said button socket of said valve button frictionally receiving said valve stem;
said frangible bridge being severed upon said aerosol cap being completely resiliently mounted to said aerosol container concomitantly with said button socket of said valve button frictionally completely receiving said valve stem for separating said valve button from said aerosol cap;
said aerosol cap being rotatable into a first rotational position relative to said aerosol container for enabling said actuator to move said valve button for displacing said aerosol valve into an open position upon movement of said actuator for discharging the aerosol product from said terminal orifice of said valve button; and
said aerosol cap being rotatable into a second rotational position relative to said aerosol container for inhibiting said actuator from moving said valve button.
22. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 21 , wherein said aerosol cap is an undercap located at a bottom end of said aerosol container.
23. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 21 , wherein said aerosol cap is an overcap located at a top end of said aerosol container.
24. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 21 , wherein said actuator is integrally formed with aerosol cap; and
said valve button being integrally formed with aerosol cap by said frangible bridge.
25. A locking aerosol dispenser for an inverted aerosol dispensing device, comprising:
an aerosol container containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant with said aerosol container defining a container axis extending between a top portion and a bottom portion of said aerosol container;
an aerosol valve having a valve stem secured to said aerosol container;
a valve button defining a terminal orifice secured to said valve stem of said aerosol valve;
said valve button displacing said aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the aerosol product from said terminal orifice of said valve button;
an aerosol cap rotatably secured to said aerosol container with said the bottom portion of said aerosol cap supporting the aerosol container on a supporting surface in an inverted position;
an actuator movably mounted relative to said aerosol cap;
said aerosol cap being rotatable between a first and a second rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
one of said valve button and said aerosol cap being non-symmetric about said container axis for enabling said actuator to move said valve button when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position for displacing said aerosol valve into an open position to discharge the aerosol product from the valve stem; and
said aerosol cap being rotatable into a second rotational position relative to said aerosol container for inhibiting said actuator from moving said valve button.
26. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 25 , wherein said valve button includes a valve button flange extending from said valve button for enabling said actuator to move said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position and for inhibiting said actuator from moving said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position.
27. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 25 , wherein said valve button includes a valve button flange extending from said valve button; and
said valve button flange being non-symmetric about said container axis for enabling said actuator to move said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position and for inhibiting said actuator from moving said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position.
28. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 25 , wherein said valve button includes a valve button flange extending from said valve button; and
said valve button flange being non-symmetric about said terminal orifice for enabling said actuator to move said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position and for inhibiting said actuator from moving said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position.
29. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 25 , wherein said valve button includes a valve button flange extending from said valve button;
said actuator engaging with said valve button flange for displacing said aerosol valve into an open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container; and
said actuator failing to engage with said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
30. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 25 , wherein said valve button includes a valve button flange extending from said valve button;
said valve button flange being non-symmetric about said container axis;
said actuator engaging with said valve button flange for displacing said aerosol valve into an open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container; and
said actuator failing to engage with said valve button flange when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
31. A locking aerosol dispenser for an inverted aerosol dispensing device, comprising:
an aerosol container extending between a top portion and a bottom portion for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein;
an aerosol valve located at said bottom portion of said aerosol container;
said aerosol valve having a valve stem for displacing said aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position upon a movement of said valve stem to discharge the aerosol product from the valve stem;
an undercap having a sidewall extending between a top portion and a bottom portion;
a mounting for rotatably securing said undercap to said aerosol container with said top portion of said undercap being adjacent to said bottom portion of said aerosol container;
said bottom portion of said undercap terminating in a base surface for supporting said aerosol container on a supporting surface to store the aerosol dispensing device in an inverted position;
an actuator located in said sidewall of said undercap and being movably mounted relative to said undercap;
said undercap being rotatable into a first rotational position relative to said aerosol container for enabling said actuator to move said valve stem upon movement of said actuator for discharging the aerosol product from the valve stem in a generally downwardly direction; and
said undercap being rotatable into a second rotational position relative to said aerosol container for inhibiting said actuator from moving said valve stem.
32. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for locating said aerosol cap in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
33. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for providing an audible sound upon said aerosol cap being located in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
34. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for providing a rotational stop upon said aerosol cap being located in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
35. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , wherein said aerosol container comprises a container neck terminating in an annular rim;
said aerosol valve including a mounting cup secured to said annular rim of said aerosol container; and
a container locator defined by said container neck of said aerosol container for locating said aerosol cap in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
36. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , including a container locator extending radially outwardly from said aerosol container; and
said aerosol cap locator extending radially inwardly from said aerosol cap.
37. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , including a first and a second container locator for cooperating with an aerosol cap locator for locating said first and second rotational positions of said aerosol cap relative to said aerosol container.
38. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , wherein said aerosol cap is an undercap located at a bottom end of said aerosol container.
39. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , wherein said aerosol cap is an overcap located at a top end of said aerosol container.
40. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 31 , wherein one of said aerosol cap and said actuator engaging is non-symmetric for enabling said actuator to displace said aerosol valve into an open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container and for failing to displace said aerosol valve into said open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
41. A locking aerosol dispenser for an aerosol dispensing device, comprising:
an aerosol container extending between a top portion and a bottom portion for containing an aerosol product and an aerosol propellant therein;
an aerosol valve located at said top portion of said aerosol container;
said aerosol valve having a valve stem for displacing said aerosol valve from a biased closed position to an open position upon a movement of said valve stem to discharge the aerosol product from the valve stem;
an overcap;
a mounting for rotatably securing said overcap to said top portion of said aerosol container;
an actuator located in said overcap and being movably mounted relative to said overcap;
said overcap being rotatable into a first rotational position relative to said aerosol container for enabling said actuator to move said valve stem upon movement of said actuator for discharging the aerosol product from the valve stem; and
said overcap being rotatable into a second rotational position relative to said aerosol container for inhibiting said actuator from moving said valve stem.
42. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for locating said aerosol cap in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
43. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for providing an audible sound upon said aerosol cap being located in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
44. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , including a container locator defined by said aerosol container; and
an aerosol cap locator defined by said aerosol cap for cooperating with said container locator for providing a rotational stop upon said aerosol cap being located in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
45. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , wherein said aerosol container comprises a container neck terminating in an annular rim;
said aerosol valve including a mounting cup secured to said annular rim of said aerosol container; and
a container locator defined by said container neck of said aerosol container for locating said aerosol cap in said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
46. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , including a container locator extending radially outwardly from said aerosol container; and
said aerosol cap locator extending radially inwardly from said aerosol cap.
47. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , including a first and a second container locator for cooperating with an aerosol cap locator for locating said first and second rotational positions of said aerosol cap relative to said aerosol container.
48. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , wherein said aerosol cap is an undercap located at a bottom end of said aerosol container.
49. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , wherein said aerosol cap is an overcap located at a top end of said aerosol container.
50. A locking aerosol dispenser as set forth in claim 41 , wherein one of said aerosol cap and said actuator engaging is non-symmetric for enabling said actuator to displace said aerosol valve into an open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said first rotational position relative to said aerosol container and for failing to displace said aerosol valve into said open position when said aerosol cap is rotated into said second rotational position relative to said aerosol container.
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