Actuator cap and product refill for a housing

Details Actuator cap and product refill for a housing Actuator cap and product refill for a housing

2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Nicolas, Frederick C. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With casing or support

Enclosing cover for actuating parts of discharging means

C222S183000, C222S325000, C222S402100, C222S402130, C222S402230, C222S402240

Reexamination Certificate

active

11006930

ABSTRACT:
A product refill for a housing includes an actuator cap and a container of product. The actuator cap includes a base portion having a mounting end, a central actuator member having a substantially axially oriented discharge orifice, and an axially movable actuator cap portion flexibly connected to the base portion. First and second unshielded outer contact surfaces of the movable portion are separated by an arcuate distance of at least about 90 degrees wherein pressure applied to both of the surfaces axially displaces the surfaces and thus the movable portion toward the mounting end in a generally non-tilting manner thereby displacing the actuator member to an actuating position thereof. A length between at least one of the outer contact surfaces and a centerline of the cap is greater than about one-quarter a largest lateral dimension across the product refill.

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U.S. Appl. No. 11/007,070, Office Action dated Jun. 1, 2007.
U.S. Appl. No. 10/941,791, Office Action dated Apr. 6, 2007.

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