Aptargroup, Inc.

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Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Stephen Virgilio

Mark Neuhalfen

Gregory Alan Erickson

Sean Hang Cho

Robert Dam

Gerald J Marquardt

Paul E Hallman

Mark G Neuhalfen

A lockable metering aerosol dispenser is disclosed for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container through an aerosol valve. The lockable metering aerosol dispenser comprises a base secured to the aerosol container with a cup rotationally mounted to the base between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. A metering cup is secured relative to the base and communicates with the aerosol valve. The cup is capable of actuating the aerosol valve for dispensing the aerosol product into the metering cup when the cup is rotated into the unlocked rotational position. The cup is inhibited from actuating the aerosol valve when the cup is rotated into the locked rotational position.

Dispensing cup for aerosol device

An applicator package (), consisting of an applicator and a substance () in the applicator, is provided so a user can apply the substance () to a target region. A set of components is provided for being assembled as the applicator, and a method is provided for making the applicator package (). The applicator package () includes a platform () having an outer side () and having an inner side () defining a substance support surface (). The substance () is supported on the platform support surface (). The platform () defines (1) at least one fill passage () that extends from the platform outer side () to the platform inner side (), and (2) at least one channel () that is located between portions of the substance support surface () and that communicates between the platform inner side () and the platform outer side (). A dome (or) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform () over the substance () at the platform inner side ().

Applicator

A platform () and lid () are connected and operated by a user according to a method of applying a substance () to a target region. The platform () has an outer side () and has an inner side () defining a substance support surface () on which the substance () is supported. The user holds the open lid () with one hand while extending a finger of that hand alongside the platform outer side () and exerts a force with the finger on the platform outer side () in a direction to urge the substance () against the target region.

Applicator having a lid usable as a handle

An applicator package (), consisting of an applicator and a substance () in the applicator, so a user can apply the substance () to a target region. A set of components for being assembled as the applicator, and a method for making the applicator package (). The applicator package () includes a platform () having an outer side () and having an inner side () defining a substance support surface (). The substance () is supported on the platform support surface (). The platform () defines (1) at least one fill passage () that extends from the platform outer side () to the platform inner side (), and (2) at least one channel () that is located between portions of the substance support surface () and that communicates between the platform inner side () and the platform outer side (). An inner side cap () is initially, releasably mounted on the platform () over the substance () at the platform inner side (). A lid () may be attached to the platform ().

An actuator mechanism is provided for a dishwasher dispensing assembly including a detergent dispenser actuator and a rinse agent dispenser actuator. Shape memory wire is connected to each actuator and is used to open a detergent reservoir and a rinse aid reservoir by operating the actuator through contraction of the shape memory wire.

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Mount Prospect, IL, United States of America

Stephen Virgilio