Improved rotation-pressurized spray devices

Abstract

A rotation-pressurized spray device includes a top portion having a spray engine and a ring, which is threadedly connected to a bottle. The spray engine pressurizes a chamber containing a dispensable amount of fluid from the bottle. A rib is provided on an inner side of the ring. An outer side of the bottle includes an anti-rotation element for contacting the rib when the top portion is threaded onto the bottle in a first rotational direction relative to an axis of rotation. Engagement between the rib and the anti-rotation element inhibits unthreading of the top portion in a second opposite rotational direction relative to the axis of rotation and unintentional removal of the top portion from the bottle. The contact of the anti-rotation element with the rib allows the ring to remain stationary with the bottle when a remainder of the top portion is rotated in the first rotational direction.

Description

Atty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01IMPROVED ROTATION-PRESSURIZED SPRAY DEVICESBACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] Field of Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to improved rotation-pressurized spray devices.

[0003] Brief Description of Related Art

[0004] Barron et al., U.S. Pat. No. 11 ,376,617 B2 (hereinafter "the '617 Patent"), which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, discloses rotation-pressurized spray devices that include a bottle portion (hereinafter referred to as a bottle) and a top portion that connects to the bottle. The top portion houses a spray engine. Rotation of the top portion relative to the attached bottle by a user causes a chamber in the spray engine containing fluid drawn from the bottle to become pressurized. The user can then selectively dispense the pressurized fluid from the rotation-pressurized spray device by depressing a button on the spray engine.

[0005] Rotation-pressurized spray devices are available in commerce from Applicant under the TWISTMIST® trademark. The current version of the pray device includes an exposed ring, which is part of the top portion but remains stationary when the remainder of the top portion is rotated relative to the bottle to pressurize the fluid-containing chamber. More information regarding the rotation-pressurized spray devices is available at https: / / twistmistaerosols.com / , which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The present invention provides improvements and / or enhancements to the bottle of rotation-pressurized spray devices such as disclosed in the '617 Patent and such as described above.

[0007] In a first embodiment, the present invention provides a rotation-pressurized spray device that comprises a top portion that includes a spray engine and a ring, which is threadedly connected to a bottle. The top portion includes at least one rib provided on an inner side of the ring. The bottle includes at least one anti-rotation element for contacting the at least one rib when the top portion is threaded onto the bottle. Engagement between the rib and the anti-rotation element inhibits unintentional removalAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 of the top portion from the bottle. Preferably, a plurality of ribs is provided on the inner side of the ring and a plurality of anti-rotation elements is provided on an outer side of the bottle. Preferably, a haptic feedback is produced when the at least one rib passes over the anti-rotation element. More preferably, an audible “click” is produced when the at least one rib passes over the anti-rotation element.

[0008] In another embodiment, the present invention provides a rotation pressurized spray device comprising a top portion that includes a spray engine and a ring that is threadingly attached to a bottle. In this embodiment, a label is applied such that the label covers at least a portion of the ring and a portion of the bottle to inhibit removal of the top portion from the bottle until the label is removed or torn away in whole or in part. In one embodiment the label covers at least a portion of the ring and at least part of a separate label that is applied to the bottle only. In another embodiment, the label is a circumferential ring-label. In another embodiment, the label is a sticker applied in the form of a button or spot across the gap between the ring and the bottle.

[0009] More particularly, according to one aspect, a rotation-pressurized spray device comprises a top portion having a spray engine and a ring, and a bottle. The top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle in a first rotational direction. The first rotational direction is relative to an axis of rotation of the top portion relative to the bottle as the top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle. The spray engine is configured to pressurize a chamber containing a dispensable amount of fluid from the bottle. The top portion includes at least one rib provided on an inner side of the ring. The bottle includes at least one anti-rotation element for contacting the at least one rib when the top portion is threaded onto the bottle in the first rotational direction and which inhibits unthreading of the top portion in a second rotational direction and removal of the top portion from the bottle. The second rotational direction is opposite the first rotational direction relative to the axis of rotation. Contact of the at least one anti-rotation element with the at least one rib allows the ring to remain stationary with the bottle when a remainder of the top portion is rotated in the first rotational direction. In one embodiment, the bottle includes at least two anti-rotation elements for contacting at least two ribs when the top portion is threaded onto the bottle in the first rotational direction. In one embodiment, an average initialAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 unthreading torque for removing the top portion from the bottle is between approximately 2.5 Nm and approximately 9.2 Nm

[0010] The foregoing and other features of the invention are hereinafter more fully described below, the following description setting forth in detail certain illustrative embodiments of the invention, these being indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the present invention may be employed.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a rotation- pressurized spray device according to one embodiment of the invention, which includes a top portion secured to a bottle.

[0012] Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the top portion of the rotation-pressurized spray device shown in Fig. 1 separated from the bottle and inverted.

[0013] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an upper part of the bottle of the rotation- pressurized spray device shown in Fig. 1 separated from the top portion.

[0014] Fig. 4 is a perspective view of an upper part of an alternative bottle of a rotation- pressurized spray device.

[0015] Figs. 5A and 5B are perspective views showing the top portion being threaded onto the bottle.

[0016] Fig. 6A is a perspective view showing a close-up view of a rib and anti-rotation element shown in Fig. 5B.

[0017] Fig. 6B is a section view taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device through the rib and anti-rotation element shown in Fig. 5B.

[0018] Figs. 7 and 8 are a front plan views of an alternative embodiment of a rotation- pressurized spray device according to the invention showing a label applied to and being removed from the ring.

[0019] Figs. 9 and 10 are front plan views of an alternative embodiment of a rotation- pressurized spray device according to the invention showing a large label applied to and being removed from the ring and bottle.Atty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01

[0020] Figs. 11 and 12 are front plan views of an alternative embodiment of a rotation- pressurized spray device according to the invention showing a small ring-label applied to and removed from the ring and bottle.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] It should, of course, be understood that the description and drawings herein are merely illustrative and that various modifications and changes can be made in the structures disclosed without departing from the present disclosure. Spatially relative terms may be used to describe an element and / or feature's relationship to another element(s) and / or feature(s) as, for example, illustrated in the figures. Further, any term of degree used herein, such as “approximately” and "substantially", means a reasonable amount of deviation is contemplated such that the end result is not significantly changed. For example, “approximately” can be construed as allowing a deviation of at least 5% and "substantially" can be construed as allowing a deviation of at least 10% if the respective deviations would not negate the meaning of the word the term of degree modifies.

[0022] Fig. 1 shows a rotation-pressurized spray device 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. The rotation-pressurized spray device 10, which is similar in its basic mechanical function to the device disclosed and claimed in the ‘617 Patent, comprises a top portion 20 and a bottle 30. The top portion 20 is threadingly received onto the bottle 30 in a first rotational direction and is unthreaded from the bottle in a second rotational direction. The first rotational direction is relative to an axis of rotation AR of the top portion 20 relative to the bottle 30 as the top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle. The second rotational direction is opposite the first rotational direction relative to the axis of rotation. As depicted, the bottle 30 is cylindrical shaped and defines a longitudinal axis LA and the axis of rotation coincides with the longitudinal axis; although, this is not required. The top portion includes a spray button and a spray nozzle (not labeled) and a ring 40, which remains stationary with the bottle 30 when the remainder of the top portion 20 is rotated relative to the axis of rotation AR to pressurize a chamber 22 via a configuration of a spray engine 24 (visible in Fig. 2) contained in the top portion 20. The chamber 22 contains a dispensable amount of fluid from the bottleAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01

[0023] Fig. 2 shows the top portion 20, including the ring 40, removed from the bottle 30 and inverted. A dip tube 50, which is in fluid communication with the spray engine contained within the top portion 20, is shown. When the top portion 20 is attached to the bottle 30, the dip tube 50 extends into the bottle 30 and thus into fluid contained in a reservoir defined within the bottle 30. When the top portion 20 of the bottle 30, but not the ring 40, is rotated about the axis of rotation relative to the bottle 30, fluid contained in a reservoir defined within the bottle 30 is drawn through the dip tube 50 into a chamber, which is pressurized by a compressed spring that is part of the spray engine. The fluid can be dispensed through the nozzle by depressing the trigger on the top portion 20.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 2, at least one and preferably a plurality of ribs 60 are provided on the inside portion 70 of the ring 40. In Fig. 2, two ribs 60 are visible, but there actually a total of four ribs 60 spaced equidistant apart. The ribs 60 are extended along the axis of rotation.

[0025] Fig. 3 shows an upper portion of the bottle 30 shown in Fig. 1 . As shown in Fig. 3, the bottle 30 includes external threads 80, which mate with internal threads (not shown) provided in the top portion 20 of the rotation-pressurized spay device and thus allow the top portion 20 to be threadedly attached to the bottle 30. The external threads 80 include at least one upper thread 82, at least one lower thread 84, and at least one bottle detent 86 extended from an exterior surface of the bottle 30 approximately circumferentially aligned with an end of the upper thread. The bottle 30 also includes at least one stop 88 respectively provided after a rotational end point of the at least one upper thread 82 and the at least one lower thread 84. The at least one bottle detent 86 is approximately longitudinally aligned with the at least one stop 88 relative to the axis of rotation. The at least one stop 88 is a rotational end stop for the top portion 20 during attachment of the top portion 20 to the bottle 30, and in charging a dose of liquid spray. With this construction, the top portion 20 is screwed onto the bottle 30 until a corresponding feature of the top portion 20 abuts the at least one stop 88, where the at least one bottle detent 86 rotationally retains the top portion 20 with the bottle 30.

[0026] The bottle 30 also includes at least one anti-rotation element 90A. When the top portion 20 is threaded onto the bottle 30 in the first rotational direction, the ribs 60 of the ring 40 bear against and ultimately pass over the anti-rotation element 90A.Atty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01Preferably, a haptic feedback is produced when one of the ribs 60 passes over the antirotation element 90A, for example, emitting an audible “click” sound when they clear to the other side. As shown, the at least one anti-rotation element 90A is approximately longitudinally aligned with the at least one stop 86 relative to the axis of rotation. This alignment allows one of the ribs 60 of the ring 40 to engage and pass over the anti-rotation element 90A at substantially the same rotational position where the top portion 20 abuts the at least one stop 86.

[0027] Fig. 4 shows an upper part of an alternative bottle 30 of a rotation-pressurized spray device 10 such as shown in Fig. 1. In this embodiment, a second anti-rotation element 90B is provided on the bottle 30. The anti-rotation element 90B is also approximately longitudinally aligned with one of the stops 86 relative to the axis of rotation. Thus, as the top portion 20 of the rotation-pressurized spray device is threadedly attached to the bottle 30, the ribs 60 of the ring 40 engage with two anti-rotation elements 90A, 90B simultaneously, making the rotation in the second rotational direction approximately twice as difficult. It will be appreciated that additional anti-rotation elements and / or ribs can be provided on the bottle and top portion, as desired. The number and dimensions of the ribs and / or anti-rotation elements can be modified to obtain a desired amount of resistance to rotation.

[0028] The ribs 60 and anti-rotation elements (e.g. 90A, 90B etc.) are preferably present to inhibit users of the rotation-pressurized spray device from inadvertently unthreading the top potion 20 from the bottle 30, instead of charging the spray device by rotating the top portion 20 in the first rotational direction relative to the ring 40 and bottle 30. By varying the number and / or the length and / or the height of the ribs and anti-rotation elements, it is possible to control the degree of resistance (i.e. , release torque) provided to users from unthreading the top portion 20 from the bottle 30. The term “length” refers to the longitudinal length of the ribs and anti-rotation elements parallel to the axis of rotation. The term “height” refers to the degree or amount to which the ribs and / or antirotation elements radially project above the exterior surface of the bottle 30 and / or the inner side of the ring 40.

[0029] Figs. 5A and 5B show the top portion 20 being threaded onto the bottle 30. The arrow in both figures shows the direction of rotation. A rib 60 provided on the inner sideAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 of the ring 40 approaches an anti-rotation element 90A in Fig. 5A. In Fig. 5B, the rib 60 has passed over the anti-rotation element (emitting an audible “click”).

[0030] Fig. 6A shows a close-up view of the rib 60 and anti-rotation element 90A in Fig. 5B. The anti-rotation element 90A includes a ramp portion 100 and a rear blocking portion 110 that has a substantially steeper ramp. Similarly, the rib 60 includes an angled approach portion 120 and a less angled rear portion 130. The angled approach portion 120 and ramp portion 100 allow for relatively “easy” attachment of the top portion 20 to the bottle 30, and the blocking portion 110 and angled rear portion 130 make it comparatively more difficult to remove the top portion 20 from the bottle 30. These features are also shown in Fig. 6B, which is a section view taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device through the rib and anti-rotation element shown in Fig. 5B.

[0031] Applicant has found that users can be “trained” to operate the rotation- pressurized spray device relatively quickly. It only takes a few (e.g., three or so) uses before the user ceases attempting to unthread the top portion from the bottle (as opposed to charging the device). The use of ribs and anti-rotation elements inhibits the user from removing the top portion from the bottle by mistake, but also allows for the top portion to be intentionally removed so that the bottle can be refilled or replaced with a new bottle.

[0032] To provide the proper “training” to the user, the anti-rotation elements (e.g. 90A, 90B etc.) are designed to provide a predetermined release torque. Testing of different designs of the anti-rotation elements was performed to determine the predetermined release torque. Specifically, the top portion 20 was threaded onto test bottles 30 with different sized anti-rotation elements, and testing was performed via a torque stand to determine a torque-angle profile when unthreading the top portion 20 over the antirotation elements of each test bottle. The test bottles were identified as Bottle( 1 ), Bottle(2) and Bottle(3). Bottle( 1 ) was provided with two anti-rotation elements diametrically spaced relative to the axis of rotation, each having a length of approximately 7.5 mm. With the top portion 20 having two ribs 60 diametrically spaced relative to the axis of rotation fully threaded onto Bottle(1 ), the anti-rotation elements had a longitudinal overlap with the ribs 60 of the ring 40 of approximately 3 mm. An average initial unthreading torque for Bottle(1 ) was measured at approximately 2.2 Nm. Bottle(2) was provided with four equally circumferentially spaced anti-rotation elements, each having a length ofAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 approximately 14.5 mm. With the top portion 20 having four equally circumferentially spaced ribs 60 fully threaded onto Bottle(2), the anti-rotation elements had a longitudinal overlap with the ribs 60 of the ring 40 of approximately 10 mm. An average initial unthreading torque for Bottle(2) was measured at approximately 9.2 Nm. Bottle(3) was provided with four equally circumferentially spaced anti-rotation elements, each having a length of approximately 7.5 mm. With the top portion 20 having four equally circumferentially spaced ribs 60 fully threaded onto Bottle(3), the anti-rotation elements had a longitudinal overlap with the ribs 60 of the ring 40 of approximately 3 mm. An average initial unthreading torque for Bottle(3) was measured at approximately 4.1 Nm. Therefore, based on the testing for differing sized anti-rotation elements and corresponding ribs, the arrangement of Bottle(2) significantly increased the initial removal torqued relative to the arrangements of Bottle(1 ) and Bottle(3). From further consumer testing, it was determined that Bottle(1 ) had frequent accidental unscrewing of the top portion and Bottle(2) substantially prevented unscrewing of the top portion. Bottle(3) provided a proper balance where the consumer was able to still refill the spray device 10 after initial use but is less likely to accidentally unscrew the top portion 20 from the bottle 30.

[0033] Accordingly, based on the torque testing and consumer testing the bottle 30 includes between three and five equally circumferentially spaced anti-rotation elements (e.g. 90A, 90B etc.), preferably four equally circumferentially spaced anti-rotation elements. The average initial unthreading torque for removing the top portion 20 from the bottle 30 is between approximately 2.5 Nm and approximately 9.2 Nm, preferably between approximately 3 Nm and approximately 7 Nm, more preferably between approximately 3.5 Nm and approximately 5 Nm, more preferably between approximately 4 Nm and approximately 4.5 Nm, and more preferably approximately 4.1 Nm. With the top portion 20 fully threaded onto the bottle 30, an overlap of the anti-rotation elements with the ribs relative to the rotational axis is between approximately 40% and approximately 70%. More particularly, each anti-rotation element has a length between approximately 7.5 mm and approximately 14.5 mm, preferably between approximately 7.5 mm and approximately 12 mm, more preferably between approximately 7.5 mm and approximately 9.0 mm, and more preferably approximately 7.5 mm. The anti-rotationAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 elements have a longitudinal overlap with the ribs 60 of the ring 40 between approximately 3 mm and approximately 10 mm, preferably between approximately 3 mm and approximately 7.5 mm, more preferably between approximately 3 mm and approximately 4.5 mm, and more preferably approximately 3 mm.

[0034] Fig. 7 shows another method for inhibiting premature removal of the top portion 20 from the bottle 30. In this embodiment, which can be utilized together with the previous embodiment that utilizes ribs and anti-rotation elements or in place thereof, a label 140 is applied to cover at least a portion of the ring 40 and the bottle 30. The label 140 can be adhesively applied or, more preferably, can be applied as a heat-shrink film. The label 140 preferably includes an upper label portion 160 and a lower label portion 150. The upper label portion 160 is preferably separable from the lower label portion 160 by tearing the two portions apart guided by circumferential perforations 170 and vertical (longitudinal) perforations 180. Fig. 8 shows the upper label portion 160 being removed from the lower label portion 150 by tearing at the perforations 170, 180.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the rotation-pressurized spray apparatus is provided to the user in a filled state. The user is “trained” to operate the apparatus during its initial use. Once the fluid has been dispensed from the bottle, the user can tear / break the vertical perforations 180 and then unwrap the upper label portion 160 from the spray container, leaving the lower label portion 150 in place on the bottle 30. The upper label portion 160 separates from the lower label portion 150 at circumferential perforation 170. It is not necessary to retrain the user how to operate the device. But additional labels (e.g., such as shown in Figs. 11 and 12) can be provided with the refill bottle to assist the user, if desired.

[0036] Figs. 9 and 10 show an alternative embodiment in which a large outer label 140’ is wrapped over a bottom-only label 190. The larger outer label 140’ covers all or most of the bottom-only label 190 and the ring 40, inhibiting rotation of the ring 40 from the bottle and thus removal of the top portion 20 from the bottle. The large outer label 140’ is adhesively adhered to (or heat-shrunk over) the cover the bottom-only label 190, and can be removed after the bottle 30 is empty.

[0037] Figs. 11 and 12 show yet another alternative embodiment in which a small ringlabel 200 is applied to secure the ring 40 from rotating relative to the bottle 30 until theAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 ring-label 200 is removed. The bottle 30 can be covered, in whole or in part, by a bottle label 220. To facilitate removal of the ring-label 200, a vertical (longitudinal) perforation 210 can be included. The ring-label 200 can be sec ured in place using adhesives or the ring-label 200 can be a heat-shrink film. It will be appreciated that instead of a ring-label, a simple sticker in the form of a removable (or separable) button could be applied across the joint between the ring 40 and the bottle 30 to prevent rotation of the ring 40 during use. A simple sticker or removable button could be provided with a refill bottle to be applied by the user after the refill bottle is secured to the top portion.

[0038] Figs. 13 and 14 show additional embodiments. In Fig. 13, a label 230 is applied to cover the ring 40 and an upper portion of a bottom label 240. In this configuration, the spray bottle is operable (i.e., the top portion 20 can be rotated to charge fluid in the spray engine to be dispensed), but the bottle 30 cannot be separated from the top portion unless and until the label 230 covering the ring 40 and the upper portion of the bottom label 240 is removed. In Fig. 14, the label 230 also covers a lower portion of the top portion 20 (in addition to the ring 40 and part of the bottom label 240). In this configuration, the spray device is inoperable (i.e., it is not possible to rotate the top portion 20 relative to the ring / bottle and thus fluid cannot be charged into the spray engine to be dispensed). It is contemplated that a label would be present across the junction between the top portion and the ring when product is initially sold to a consumer. The consumer would remove this label as necessary to allow for the device to function, but a label would continue to prevent rotation of the ring relative to the bottle (and thus inhibit removal of the bottle from the top potion). Once the container is empty, the consumer would remove the label 230 across the junction between the ring 40 and the bottle 30 and then remove the bottle for replacement.

[0039] Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and illustrative examples shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.Atty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01LEGEND FOR REFERENCE CHARACTERS APPEARING IN THE DRAWINGS

[0040] The reference characters appearing in the drawing figures identify the following elements / features:10 Rotation-pressurized spray device20 Top portion22 Chamber24 Spray engine30 Bottle40 Ring50 Dip tube60 Rob70 Inner side of ring80 External threads82 Upper thread84 Lower thread86 Bottle detent88 Rotational stop90A Anti-rotation element90B Second anti-rotation element100 Ramp110 Blocking portion120 Approaching side130 Rear or trailing side140 Label140’ Large label150 Lower label portion160 Upper label portion170 Circumferential perforation180 Vertical perforation190 Bottle label200 Ring labelAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01210 Vertical perforation220 Bottle label230 Ring label240 Bottle labelLA Longitudinal axis AR Axis of rotation

Claims

Atty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:1 . A rotation-pressurized spray device comprising: a top portion having a spray engine and a ring; and a bottle; wherein the top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle in a first rotational direction, the first rotational direction being relative to an axis of rotation of the top portion relative to the bottle as the top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle, wherein the spray engine is configured to pressurize a chamber containing a dispensable amount of fluid from the bottle, wherein the top portion includes at least one rib provided on an inner side of the ring, wherein the bottle includes at least one anti-rotation element for contacting the at least one rib when the top portion is threaded onto the bottle in the first rotational direction and which inhibits unthreading of the top portion in a second rotational direction and removal of the top portion from the bottle, the second rotational direction being opposite the first rotational direction relative to the axis of rotation, wherein contact of the at least one anti-rotation element with the at least one rib allows the ring to remain stationary with the bottle when a remainder of the top portion is rotated in the first rotational direction.

2. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two ribs are provided on the inner side of the ring and at least two anti-rotation elements are provided on an outer side of the bottle.

3. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two ribs are diametrically spaced relative to the axis of rotation, the at least two antirotation elements are diametrically spaced relative to the axis of rotation.

4. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 2, wherein between three and five equally spaced ribs are provided on the inner side of the ring andAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 between three and five equally spaced anti-rotation elements are provided on the outer side of the bottle.

5. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 4, wherein four equally spaced ribs are provided on the inner side of the ring and four anti-rotation elements are provided on the outer side of the bottle.

6. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 4, wherein an average initial unthreading torque for removing the top portion from the bottle is between approximately 2.5 Nm and approximately 9.2 Nm.

7. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 6, wherein an average initial unthreading torque for removing the top portion from the bottle is between approximately 3.5 Nm and approximately 5 Nm.

8. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 6, wherein an overlap of the anti-rotation elements with the ribs relative to the rotational axis is between approximately 40% and approximately 70%.

9. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 2, wherein the bottle includes: external threads which mate with internal threads provided in the top portion allowing the top portion to be threadedly attached to the bottle, the external threads include at least one upper thread and at least one lower thread, at least one stop respectively provided after a rotational end point of the at least one upper thread and the at least one lower thread, the at least one stop being a rotational end stop for the top portion during attachment of the top portion to the bottle, and in charging the spray engine, and the at least one of the anti-rotation elements is approximately longitudinally aligned with the at least one stop relative to the axis of rotation allowing at least one rib to engageAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 the at least one anti-rotation element at substantially a same rotational position where the top portion abuts the at least one stop.

10. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 9, wherein at least one bottle detent is extended from the outer surface of the bottle for engaging the inner surface of the top portion, the bottle detent being approximately circumferentially aligned with an end of the upper thread, and being approximately longitudinally aligned with the at least one stop relative to the axis of rotation.11 . The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 1 , wherein haptic feedback is produced when the at least one rib passes over the anti-rotation element.

12. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 1 , wherein a label is applied such that the label covers at least a portion of the ring and a portion of the bottle to further inhibit removal of the top portion from the bottle until the label is removed or torn away in whole or in part.

13. A rotation-pressurized spray device comprising: a top portion having a spray engine and a ring; and a bottle; wherein the top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle, wherein the spray engine is configured to pressurize a chamber containing a dispensable amount of fluid from the bottle, and wherein a label is applied such that the label covers at least a portion of the ring and a portion of the bottle to inhibit removal of the top portion from the bottle until the label is removed or torn away in whole or in part.

14. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 13, wherein the label that covers at least a portion of the ring covers a separate label applied to the bottle only.Atty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.0115. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 13, wherein the label is a circumferential ring-label.

16. A rotation-pressurized spray device comprising: a top portion having a spray engine and a ring; and a bottle; wherein the top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle in a first rotational direction, the first rotational direction being relative to an axis of rotation of the top portion relative to the bottle as the top portion is threadingly received onto the bottle, wherein the spray engine is configured to pressurize a chamber containing a dispensable amount of fluid from the bottle, wherein the top portion includes at least two ribs provided on an inner side of the ring, wherein the bottle includes at least two anti-rotation elements for contacting the at least two ribs when the top portion is threaded onto the bottle in the first rotational direction and which inhibits unthreading of the top portion in a second rotational direction and removal of the top portion from the bottle, the second rotational direction being opposite the first rotational direction relative to the axis of rotation, wherein an average initial unthreading torque for removing the top portion from the bottle is between approximately 2.5 Nm and approximately 9.2 Nm.

17. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 16, wherein an average initial unthreading torque for removing the top portion from the bottle is between approximately 3.5 Nm and approximately 5 Nm.

18. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 16, wherein an overlap of the anti-rotation elements with the ribs relative to the rotational axis is between approximately 40% and approximately 70%.

19. The rotation-pressurized spray device according to claim 16, wherein contact of the at least two anti-rotation elements with the at least two ribs allows the ringAtty. Dkt.: ALT-56278.01 to remain stationary with the bottle when a remainder of the top portion is rotated in the first rotational direction.

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