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Aerosol sprayers and methods of using the same

a technology of sprayer and actuator, which is applied in the direction of liquid dispensing, single-unit apparatus, packaging, etc., can solve the problems of accidental and inadvertent actuation of the trigger during both shipment and use, and is an ongoing issu

Active Publication Date: 2022-09-29
SILGAN DISPENSING SYST CORP
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The invention is a sprayer device that includes a unique locking mechanism that prevents the trigger from being activated when the nozzle is in a retracted position. This mechanism ensures that the sprayer can only be used when the nozzle is extended. The locking mechanism is made up of interfacing formations on the nozzle and the trigger, or latch arms and receivers, and it prevents engagement of the trigger when the nozzle is in the retracted position. This feature is useful for preventing accidental triggering, especially when the sprayer is being shipped or stored.

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While trigger actuation is a recognized improvement for aerosol sprayers, accidental and inadvertent actuation of the trigger during both shipment and use is an ongoing issue of concern.

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[0042]Certain exemplary embodiments will now be described to provide an overall understanding of the principles of the structure, function, manufacture, and use of the device and methods disclosed herein. One or more examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the devices and methods specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting exemplary embodiments and that the scope of the present invention is defined solely by the claims. The features illustrated or described in connection with one exemplary embodiment may be combined with the features of other embodiments. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. Further, in the present disclosure, like-numbered components of the embodiments generally have similar features, and thus within a particular embodiment each feature of each like-numbered component i...

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Abstract

An aerosol sprayer may be connected to an aerosol container to form an aerosol delivery system. The aerosol sprayer includes a base secured to the container, a cap secured to the base, a pivoting trigger and a nozzle which is slidably movable relative to the trigger between an extended operable position and a retracted, locked position. The nozzle and trigger have interfitting locking structures to prevent actuation of the trigger when the nozzle is in the retracted locked position.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION(1) Field of the Invention[0001]The instant invention relates to aerosol sprayer devices and more particularly to an aerosol spray actuator having a locking mechanism.(2) Description of Related Art[0002]Aerosol spray devices typically include a pushbutton type spray device containing an orifice and a connection to a valve which is in turn connected to a container of product from which the aerosol product is dispensed. Actuation of the pushbutton releases a quantity of product from the aerosol container through the valve and pushbutton orifice.[0003]More recently aerosol spray devices have been modified to look and function more like trigger sprayers and such devices may include a trigger attached to or in operable communication with a manifold which is in turn connected to the valve stem of an aerosol container. While trigger actuation is a recognized improvement for aerosol sprayers, accidental and inadvertent actuation of the trigger during both shipment...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D83/20B05B11/00B65D83/22
CPCB65D83/206B05B11/3057B65D83/22B05B11/1057
Inventor BEEGLE, PETERVANBECELAERE, JACOBFIELDS, BRYANVANHOUTEN, BRIAN
Owner SILGAN DISPENSING SYST CORP
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