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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2022
Aptar France Sas, Le Neubourg, FR;
David Fabien, Saint Renan, FR;
APTAR FRANCE SAS, Le Neubourg, FR;
Abstract
A counter having an actuating element () and a counting element () with toothing (), the actuating element axially movable along an axis (X) between a rest position and an actuation position, the counting element mounted to rotate on an axis perpendicular to the axis (X). The actuating element has a first flexible tab () engaging the toothing to rotate the counting element in a counting direction when the actuating element moves into its actuation position, and a second flexible tab () engaging the toothing to rotate the counting element in the counting direction when the actuation element returns to its rest position. The first and second flexible tabs are resiliently biased radially inward into contact with the first toothing. The counter has a stop element () which engages the second flexible tab limiting radially inward movement thereof when the actuating element moves into and out of its actuation position.