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WO2006031990A1 - Bouchon a actionneur - Google Patents

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WO2006031990A1
WO2006031990A1 PCT/US2005/033015 US2005033015W WO2006031990A1 WO 2006031990 A1 WO2006031990 A1 WO 2006031990A1 US 2005033015 W US2005033015 W US 2005033015W WO 2006031990 A1 WO2006031990 A1 WO 2006031990A1
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pillar
container
discharge member
product
cap
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Steven B. Mineau
Timothy S. Yee
David J. Houser
William E. Mccracken
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S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
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Priority claimed from US10/941,791 external-priority patent/US7308992B1/en
Priority claimed from US11/006,930 external-priority patent/US7308993B2/en
Priority claimed from US11/007,070 external-priority patent/US7296713B2/en
Priority claimed from US11/127,492 external-priority patent/US7637393B2/en
Application filed by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. filed Critical S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Priority to ES05796523T priority Critical patent/ES2306228T3/es
Priority to DE602005006427T priority patent/DE602005006427T2/de
Priority to CA002579872A priority patent/CA2579872A1/fr
Priority to EP05796523A priority patent/EP1789346B1/fr
Publication of WO2006031990A1 publication Critical patent/WO2006031990A1/fr

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/16—Actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Actuator caps
    • B65D83/206—Actuator caps comprising cantilevered actuating elements, e.g. levers pivoting about living hinges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/16—Actuating means
    • B65D83/18—Hand lever actuators
    • B65D83/182—Hand lever actuators combined with hand grips
    • B65D83/184—Hand lever actuators combined with hand grips at the end of extension rods

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  • the present invention relates generally to actuating apparatus, and more particularly to actuator caps that are placed on containers and used to dispense product from the containers.
  • Smrt U.S. Patent No. 5,287,998 discloses an actuator fitted to a container and including an axially extending passage therethrough for discharging product.
  • the actuator includes a pair of wings that extend transversely from the actuator.
  • the container may be moved axially within a device such that the wings bear against a surface defining a passage, thereby discharging product through the passage.
  • f ⁇ nger flanges that provide an ergonomic means of reciprocating the nozzle to dispense product from the spray bottle.
  • Haas U.S. Patent No. 3,318,492 discloses a disc-shaped actuator attached to a nozzle of a container. A user may depress the actuator with his finger to dispense product from the container.
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,340,103 discloses a handle extending along a container body. When a user pulls the handle toward the container body, a portion of the handle pushes downwardly upon a nozzle portion of the container to dispense product from the container.
  • an actuator cap for a container of product includes a main peripheral wall and a central discharge member axially movable relative to the main peripheral wall.
  • the central discharge member is oriented to discharge product substantially axially.
  • a pillar has a peripheral surface, and the pillar is deflectable relative to the main peripheral wall in a direction toward the central discharge member. Movement of the pillar is communicated to the central discharge member to displace the central discharge member when the pillar is deflected.
  • a product refill for a housing includes an actuator cap and a container of product.
  • the actuator cap has a main peripheral wall, a central discharge member axially movable relative to the main peripheral wall and oriented to discharge product substantially axially.
  • a pillar of the cap has a peripheral surface, and the pillar is radially deflectable relative to the main peripheral wall in a direction toward the central discharge member. Movement of the pillar is communicated to the central discharge member to displace the central discharge member when the pillar is deflected.
  • a length between the peripheral surface and an axial centerline of the cap is greater than about one-quarter a largest lateral dimension across the product refill.
  • FIG. Il is an exploded isometric view of a container and actuator cap
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded isometric view of a housing into which the container and actuator cap of FIG. 1 may be placed;
  • FIG. 3 is a side elevational view showing a rod and trigger mechanism in combination with the housing of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken generally along the lines 4-4 of FIG. 3 further illustrating the container of FIG. 1 in elevation and the actuator cap thereof in section;
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary view of FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5, but showing the actuator cap of FIG. 1 in an actuating position
  • FIG. 7 is a plan view of the actuator cap of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken generally along the lines 8-8 of FIG. 7;
  • FIG. 9 is a bottom elevational view of the actuator cap of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 10 is an enlarged fragmentary isometric view of components of the actuator cap of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged fragmentary bottom elevational view of the components of the actuator cap of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken generally along the lines 12-12 of FIG. 10;
  • FIG. 12A is a sectional view similar to FIG. 12, but showing an alternative adapter
  • FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic and fragmentary side elevational view of components of the actuator cap of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 14 is a diagrammatic and fragmentary side elevational view of components of an actuator cap similar to the actuator cap of FIG. 1; PATENT APPLICATION Docket No. J-4183 -5-
  • FIGS. 15 is a diagrammatic and fragmentary side elevational view illustrating an alternative actuator arm and pillar design
  • FIG. 16 is a full sectional view of an alternative actuator cap
  • FIG. 17A is a diagrammatic and fragmentary isometric view partly in • section illustrating an alternative adapter
  • FIGS. 17B and 17C are fragmentary sectional views illustrating alternative valve stem designs
  • FIG. 18 is a diagrammatic full sectional view of an alternative actuator cap
  • FIG. 19 is a fragmentary isometric view illustrating the cap of FIG. 18 secured to a container
  • FIG. 20 is a fragmentary isometric view of a housing into which the components of FIGS. 18 and 19 may be placed;
  • FIG. 21 is a diagrammatic sectional view taken generally along the lines 21-21 of FIG. 20 and further illustrating a fragmentary sectional view of the cap of FIG. 18.
  • a container 50 has a valve stem 52 and a main body 56 containing product.
  • the valve stem 52 could be either a vertically depressible valve stem or a tilt valve stem. As will be appreciated hereinafter, if a tilt valve stem is utilized such stem could also alternatively be depressed vertically without tilting to dispense product therethrough. It should be noted that the valve stem 52 could be replaced by any suitable apparatus that may be displaced to release product from the container 50.
  • An actuator cap 60 is fitted to the container 50.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a housing 70 into which the container 50 and the actuator cap 60 may be placed.
  • the container 50 and the actuator cap 60 are a product refill for the housing 70.
  • the product refill may include additional components (not shown) besides the container 50 and the actuator cap 60, such as a sleeve (not shown) disposed around PATENT APPLICATION Docket No. J-4183 -6-
  • the actuator cap 60 has deflectable valve actuating apparatus in the form of deflectable pillars 78a-78f and any suitable central adapter 80 secured to the valve stem 52.
  • the housing 70 has a discharge opening 82 through which product stored within the container 50 may be dispensed. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, relatively moving the container 50 and the housing 70 such that the container 50 is moved toward the discharge opening 82 deflects the pillars 78, thereby actuating the valve stem 52 as described hereinbelow, causing product to be released from the container 50 and dispensed from the housing 70.
  • a rod and trigger mechanism 84 may be used to move the container 50 within the housing 70.
  • the mechanism 84 includes a hollow tube 86 with a handle assembly 88 at a first end 90 of the tube 86, and a second end 92 of the tube 86 is secured within a sleeve 94 of the housing 70 in any suitable manner such as by welding or appropriately threading the sleeve 94 and the end 92.
  • Pulling a trigger 96 of the handle assembly 88 advances a push rod 100 disposed within the tube 86 against a bottom surface 102 of the container 50, thereby advancing the container 50 toward the discharge opening 82.
  • an end 104 of the push rod 100 may be shaped and/or fitted with a plate or other member to distribute forces more evenly across the bottom surface 102 of the container 50. Further, if desired, rather than moving the container 50 relative to the housing 70 by using the rod and trigger mechanism 84 one could move the container 50 and/or the housing 70 relative to one another by hand to dispense product.
  • the housing 70 includes a wall 108 that decreases in cross sectional size, tapering to the discharge opening 82.
  • the discharge opening 82 has a cross sectional size greater than a radius R (FIG. 1) of the container 50.
  • the housing 70 may include first and second wall portions 1 14, 116 that may be joined together to house the container 50 and the actuator cap 60 fitted thereto.
  • the wall portion 114 may include three bayonet slots 1 18a- 118c disposed on an end 120 of the portion 114 and equally spaced from one another by 120 degrees.
  • a user inserts pins 124 carried by an end 126 of the portion 116 into the slots 118a- 118c and provides a relative rotation of the portions 114, 116 to seat the pins 124 within recessed regions 130a- 130c of the slots 118.
  • Either of the portions 114, 116 may include protrusions 136 such as guide fins 138 having edges 140 that abut the exterior surface of the container 50 to center the container 50 within the housing 70.
  • Either of the portions 114, 116 may include elongate openings or windows 144 that allow a user to see the container 50 when the container 50 is disposed within the housing 70.
  • the housing portions 114, 116 may include three of the windows 144 spaced apart by 120 degrees.
  • One advantage of the windows 144 is that a user might see any written directions or graphics disposed on the container 50. Referring to FIG.
  • a main region 150 of the wall portions 114 and 116 may have an inner cross sectional size Cl of about 66 mm, and thus the product refill, comprising the container 50 and the actuator cap 60, could have a cross sectional size of up to about 66 mm.
  • the product refill comprising the container 50 and the actuator cap 60
  • the product refill could have a cross sectional size of up to about 66 mm.
  • a range of sizes is available for the container 50 one might wish to provide a container sized at or near maximum to provide a maximum useful life for the container 50 given the available space within the housing 70.
  • the actuator cap 60 decreases in cross sectional size along an axial dimension defined between a first end 152 for fitting to the container 50 and a second end 154.
  • the actuator cap 60 provides a useful centering function in that peripheral surfaces 156a-156f of the pillars 78a-78f maintain a point of discharge 160 of the actuator cap 60 in a centrally located position relative to the discharge opening 82, thereby minimizing the potential for product impingement against a surface 164 of the tapered wall 108.
  • the surfaces 156 may optionally be tapered.
  • the pillars 78a-78f of the actuator cap 60 have a length L defined between a longitudinal centerline C (FIG.
  • the length L is selected relative to the inner dimensions of the tapered wall 108 such that the peripheral surface 168 is disposed in interfering relationship with the tapered wall 108. It should be appreciated that the actuator cap 60 and/or the pillars 78 could have any suitable shape so long as the pillars 78 are sized to have an interference relationship with the tapered wall 108.
  • the length L may have any suitable value such as greater than about one-quarter (25%) a largest diameter of the product refill or greater than or equal to one-third (33%) the largest diameter of the product refill, whether the largest diameter is defined by the container 50, the actuator PATENT APPLICATION Docket No. J-4183 -8-
  • the length L may be greater than one-quarter (25%) of a largest diameter D of the cap 60, measured at the first end 152.
  • the length L may be greater than or equal to one-third (33%) the largest diameter D.
  • the length L may be alternatively expressed relative to the size of the container 50.
  • a largest lateral dimension across the product refill cannot exceed the internal cross sectional size Cl (FIG. 6) of the housing 70, and L may have any suitable value such as greater than one-quarter (25%) of this largest lateral dimension Cl .
  • L for the discharge opening 82, such as a cross sectional size of about 34 mm, and suitable values of L might range between about 18 mm and about 33 mm to provide the above- described interfering relationship. A preferred value for L may be about 25 mm.
  • the tapered wall 108 of the housing 70 is illustrated as symmetrical around the longitudinal centerline C of the housing 70, the wall 108 could be made asymmetrical, greater in cross sectional size in one plane rather than another, and the shape of the actuator cap 60 could be made complementary therewith to serve as a keying function to orient the container 50 relative to the housing 70 in a particular angular orientation. This could be advantageous for various reasons, such as where product discharges in an asymmetrical pattern.
  • the pillars 78 are cantilevered from a main peripheral wall 170 of the actuator cap 60, attached thereto at a hinge point 174.
  • the pillars 78 are capable of being deflected radially inwardly toward the central adapter 80 about the hinge point 174.
  • the pillars 78 are hollow, and arcuate strengthening ribs 176 bisect the hollow pillars 78.
  • the ribs 176 connect an internal surface 180 of the main peripheral wall 170 to internal surfaces 184a-184f (FIG. 9) of the pillars 78. During deflection of the pillars 78, each of the pillars 78 moves unitarily. Referring to FIGS.
  • a lower edge 187 of the ribs 176 may be positioned sufficiently close to the hinge point 174 such that the ribs 176 need not substantially flex during deflection of the pillars 78.
  • the central adapter 80 is secured to the valve stem 52 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • the central adapter 80 includes a nozzle member 190 having a tapered surface 192 to facilitate insertion of the valve stem 52 therein.
  • the pillars 78b, 78d, and 78f carry posts 214a, 214b ' , 214c disposed in notches 215a, 215b, 215c of actuator arms 216a, 216b, 216c.
  • the arms 216a-216c extend from the central adapter 80 transversely to the axial dimension of the cap 60 and the arms 216a-216c are cantilevered from the central adapter 80.
  • the arms 216a-216c are spaced apart by 120 degrees.
  • Flexible strap members 218, 219, 220 also extend from the central adapter 80 and flexibly connect the central adapter 80 to the main peripheral wall 170 of the cap 60.
  • the strap members 218, 219, 220 are disposed between the arms 216a- 216c and are also spaced apart by 120 degrees.
  • the strap members 218, 219, 220 and the arms 216 are disposed in recesses defined between the pillars 78a-78f.
  • a cover (not shown) could be fitted to the actuator cap 60 at the position of a phantom line 222 to shield the pillars 78, thereby preventing inadvertent dispensing of product during shipment.
  • the cap 60 may include a ledge 224 modified as necessary for seating the cover.
  • the actuator cap 60 may include a circumferential inwardly- tapered flange 226 and a plurality of spaced apart inwardly-directed beads 228. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the flange 226 and the beads 228 are snap fitted over a rim 230 of the container 50.
  • the central adapter 80 would tilt upon deflection of such single actuator arm.
  • the notches 215 should preferably be sized larger than the posts 214. In this regard, considering the pillars 78 and thus the posts 214 traverse an arcuate path, oversizing the notches 215 accommodates radial sliding movement of the posts 214 as the posts 214 deflect the arms 216 axially toward the container 50.
  • an alternative actuator arm 400 could include a rod 402 or other projection extending therefrom into a deflection path R of one or more pillars 406, similar or identical to the pillars 78. As the pillar 406 moves along the deflection path R, a surface 410 of the pillar 406 pushes the rod 402, and thus deflects the actuator arm 400 axially in the direction of an arrow A.
  • an alternative actuator cap 430 includes one or more connection members 436 connecting the pillars 78 to the central adapter 80. Pivoting of the pillars 78 about the hinge point 174 pulls the connection members 436 1 axially toward the end 152 of the cap, thereby axially displacing the central adapter 80.
  • the connection members 436 should be designed sufficiently rigid and/or sufficiently taut to provide sufficient axial displacement of the central adapter 80 when the pillars 78 are deflected.
  • deflection of a pillar 450 brings a surface 452 of the pillar 450 into engagement with a sloped surface 454 of a flange 460 secured to the valve stem 52. Sufficient deflection of the pillar 450 displaces the valve stem 52 axially into the container 50 to effect dispensing.
  • the flange 460 may be replaced by a valve stem 470 having an integral flange member 474.
  • the flange member 474 includes a beveled surface 476 for engagement with the surface 452 of the pillar 450.
  • an alternative valve stem 480 has a relatively thick wall 484 and a beveled surface 486.
  • FIG. 12 shows the adapter 80 having an integrally molded nozzle member 190
  • FIG. 12A shows that a separately molded nozzle 490 could be made and snap fitted within a separately molded adapter 492.
  • One or more arms 493 may connect inner and outer walls 494a, 494b of the nozzle 490.
  • the nozzle 490 includes a circumferential flange 495 that abuts a lower circumferential surface 496 of the adapter 492, and the nozzle 490 further includes a shoulder surface 498 abutting a circumferential wall 499 of the adapter 492.
  • FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate an alternative actuator cap 500.
  • the cap 500 includes an adapter 502 having a spray tip 504 that directs product discharge in the direction of an arrow B.
  • the angle of discharge from the centerline C may be of any suitable value less than 90 degrees, such as 15, 20, or 45 degrees.
  • a housing 520 may be provided for the cap 500, and the housing 520 includes a wall 522 that covers a portion of the discharge opening 82.
  • FIG. 19 shows that the container 50 may include a positioning key 524, such as a rib 530 that is radially aligned with the spray tip 504 for orienting the container 50 and the actuator cap 500 within the housing 520.
  • FIG. 19 shows that the container 50 may include a positioning key 524, such as a rib 530 that is radially aligned with the spray tip 504 for orienting the container 50 and the actuator cap 500 within the housing 520.
  • FIG. 21 shows a slot 540 that receives the rib 530 to align the container 50 and the cap 500 such that the spray tip 504 discharges product out of the housing 520 rather than against the wall 522. It is within the scope of the invention(s) to alternatively provide a suitable key on the cap 500, rather than on the container 50, and a corresponding slot (not shown) for such key in the housing 520. In addition, one might alternatively provide the product refill with a particular shape corresponding to a particular internal shape of the housing 520 such that the product refill may only be disposed inside the housing 520 in a particular angular orientation.
  • the actuator cap embodiments disclosed herein may be designed to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent dispensing that might result from a user inadvertently PATENT APPLICATION Docket No. J-4183 -12-
  • the pillars 78 while deflectable toward the central adapter 80 have an inherent resistance to movement, and a manufacturer may increase or decrease this resistance as desired for a particular actuator cap design.
  • the pillars 78 may be provided with a resilient bias outward away from the central adapter 80. In order to axially displace the central adapter 80 a sufficient distance to the actuating position , thereof, an amount of force must be applied that is sufficient to overcome the bias of the pillars 78, and thus move the pillars 78 to allow sufficient deflection of the actuator arms 216a-216c to the actuating position thereof.
  • the pillars 78 must be deflected in order for dispensing to occur, a sufficient amount of external mechanical force must act upon the actuator cap 60 to overcome the resistance provided by the pillars 78.
  • this resistance of the pillars 78 against movement provides a reactive force against forces directing the container 50 toward the discharge opening 82, such that this reactive force must be overcome before dispensing may occur.
  • This reactive force is advantageous in that low force levels may be insufficient to overcome same to dispense product from the housing 70. For example, such low force levels may occur from a user jostling the housing 70 while walking or manipulating the housing 70 or may arise as a user shakes the housing 70 to mix the contents of the container 50.
  • the cap 60 could be in a condition where the pillars 78 are slightly deflected and the actuator arms 216a-216c are either undefiected or deflected to a lesser extent than the actuating position thereof.
  • the reactive force provided by the pillars 78 prevents inadvertent dispensing until such time as the user intentionally applies sufficient force, thereby radially deflecting the pillars 78 and axially deflecting the actuator arms 216a- 216c to the actuating position thereof.
  • the user can pull the trigger 96 shown in FIG. 3 to intentionally dispense product, while inadvertent dispensing is avoided.
  • actuator cap 60 is usable with the housing 70 despite the large discharge opening 82.
  • the cross sectional size of the discharge opening 82 is greater than the container radius R.
  • Containers lacking an actuating apparatus of the length L are not usable with the housing 70. This may be useful because' containers lacking a cap with the deflectable pillars 78 of length L may not be designed for use with the housing 70 or the housing 70 may not be marketed for use with a particular container of product that lacks the pillars 78.
  • the housing 70 may be marketed for use with a container of a specific type of insecticide having the actuator cap 60.
  • a further advantage of the large discharge opening 82 and large value of L is that contact near the point of discharge 160 is avoided.
  • the tapered wall 108 contacts the peripheral surfaces 156 at the distance L from the orifice of the valve stem 52 ' , the potential for product obstruction or impingement is minimized. This feature could be especially advantageous for some products that fan out while discharging from the container 50 as the product gets farther away from the container 50.
  • the large cross sectional size of the discharge opening 82 would accommodate such fanning out while minimizing potential product impingement or deposition thereupon.
  • a further advantage of the large size of the discharge opening 82 is that the surface 164 of the tapered wall 108 might be potentially more easily manually accessed for cleaning than other housing types.
  • the product stored within the container body 56 could be any of a broad variety of products such as an air freshener, an insect control agent, a hair spray, a cleaning agent, a polishing agent, a fragrance, or other any other product stored in a container. Further, the product may be pressurized by a suitable propellant disposed within the container 50.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un bouchon à actionneur (60) destiné à un récipient de produit comprenant une paroi périphérique principale et un élément de décharge central axialement mobile par rapport à ladite paroi périphérique principale (170). L'élément de décharge central est orienté afin de décharger le produit de manière sensiblement axiale. Un montant (78) comprend un surface périphérique, ledit montant (78) pouvant être dévié par rapport à la paroi périphérique principale (170) dans un sens orienté vers l'élément de décharge central. Le déplacement du montant se communique à l'élément de décharge central afin de le déplacer lorsque ledit montant (78) est dévié.
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ES05796523T ES2306228T3 (es) 2004-09-15 2005-09-15 Tapa o capsula actuadora.
DE602005006427T DE602005006427T2 (de) 2004-09-15 2005-09-15 Betätigungskappe
CA002579872A CA2579872A1 (fr) 2004-09-15 2005-09-15 Bouchon a actionneur
EP05796523A EP1789346B1 (fr) 2004-09-15 2005-09-15 Bouchon a actionneur

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US10/941,791 US7308992B1 (en) 2004-09-15 2004-09-15 Spring-loaded actuator cap
US10/941,791 2004-09-15
US11/006,930 US7308993B2 (en) 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Actuator cap and product refill for a housing
US11/006,930 2004-12-08
US11/007,070 US7296713B2 (en) 2004-12-08 2004-12-08 Actuator cap and product refill for a housing
US11/007,070 2004-12-08
US11/127,492 US7637393B2 (en) 2004-03-26 2005-05-12 Actuator cap for a container
US11/127,492 2005-05-12

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