US3169673A
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Combined cap and valve operating member for aerosol dispensers
Assignee: Precision Valve Corp
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Filing: 1963-06-18
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1983-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Focht John Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/28; B65D83/30; B65D83/34; B65D83/345; B65D83/75; B65D83/753; B65D83/7532
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A COMBINED CAP AND VALVE OPERATING MEMBER FOR AN AEROSOL DISPENSER COMPRISING: A CAP WITH MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME ON AN AEROSOL CAN, SAID CAP BEING PROVIDED WITH AN ARCUATE SURFACE, A VALVE OPERATING TAB PIVOTED TO SAID CAP AT ONE OF ITS ENDS AND HAVING A SOCKET TO ENGAGE WITH THE VALVE STEM OF AN AEROSOL DISPENSER, SAID TAB BEING PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE PASSAGE LEADING FROM THE SOCKET TO SAID ARCUATE SURFACE, AND A SPRAY DIRECTOR HAVING A DISCHARGE OUTLET AND PROVIDED WITH AN ARCUATE SURFACE BEARING AGAINST THE ARCUATE SURFACE OF SAID CAP AND MOVABLE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE LATTER, AND PASSAGES LEADING FROM THE DISCHARGE PASSAGE OF THE TAB TO SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET OF THE SPRAY DIRECTOR, WHEREBY CIRCUMFERENTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SPRAY DIRECTOR WILL ADJUST THE SPRAY PATTERN OF THE EFFLUENT FROM THE CAN IN DIFFERENT ANGULAR DIRECTIONS RELATIVE TO THE AXIS OF THE CAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A COMBINED CAP AND VALVE OPERATING MEMBER FOR AN AEROSOL DISPENSER COMPRISING: A CAP WITH MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME ON AN AEROSOL CAN, SAID CAP BEING PROVIDED WITH AN ARCUATE SURFACE, A VALVE OPERATING TAB PIVOTED TO SAID CAP AT ONE OF ITS ENDS AND HAVING A SOCKET TO ENGAGE WITH THE VALVE STEM OF AN AEROSOL DISPENSER, SAID TAB BEING PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE PASSAGE LEADING FROM THE SOCKET TO SAID ARCUATE SURFACE, AND A SPRAY DIRECTOR HAVING A DISCHARGE OUTLET AND PROVIDED WITH AN ARCUATE SURFACE BEARING AGAINST THE ARCUATE SURFACE OF SAID CAP AND MOVABLE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE LATTER, AND PASSAGES LEADING FROM THE DISCHARGE PASSAGE OF THE TAB TO SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET OF THE SPRAY DIRECTOR, WHEREBY CIRCUMFERENTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SPRAY DIRECTOR WILL ADJUST THE SPRAY PATTERN OF THE EFFLUENT FROM THE CAN IN DIFFERENT ANGULAR DIRECTIONS RELATIVE TO THE AXIS OF THE CAP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |