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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2003
Applicants:
Steven B. Mineau, Waterford, WI (US);
Gary T. Lancina, Shorewood, WI (US);
William G. Madala, Racine, WI (US);
Inventors:
Steven B. Mineau, Waterford, WI (US);
Gary T. Lancina, Shorewood, WI (US);
William G. Madala, Racine, WI (US);
Assignee:
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D083/14 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Disclosed are actuator over caps suitable for use with aerosol containers. The caps are provided with flip-down lids that can move from a first position that blocks the outlet to prevent product drool between uses, to a second position that does not block dispensing. A push button is linked by a living hinge to a top wall of the cap. Downward pressure on the button can drive the lid away from its blocking position to facilitate opening the outlet of the cap.