Patent ID: 6415964
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
An aerosol system comprising a container having a top end and a bottom end, a sprayable material and a valve assembly that sprays the sprayable material from the container, wherein the valve assembly includes:a dip tube with a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the dip tube is at least primarily disposed inside the container; a rod with a top end and a bottom end that is adapted to move lengthwise within the dip tube, wherein the rod is at least primarily disposed within the dip tube; a sealing member coupled to the bottom end of the rod, forming a tight-seal with the bottom opening of the dip tube when the rod is in an up position, and opening the bottom opening of the dip tube when the rod is in a down position; a resilient member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end engages the container and wherein the second end engages the sealing member; and an actuator with an aperture forming a nozzle opening, and wherein the depression of the actuator causes the rod to lower, thereby opening the bottom opening of the dip tube and allowing the sprayable material to flow into the dip tube and out of the nozzle.