Patent ID: 6543703
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
A non-clog actuator assembly, comprising:(a) a stem carried within the actuator assembly, the stem having a stem side wall and a stem face; (b) a flexible fitment disposed over the stem, the flexible fitment having a flexible fitment side wall and flexible fitment face, an orifice on the flexible fitment face; (c) wherein the flexible fitment has a first position in which the flexible fitment side wall sealably contacts the stem side wall and the flexible fitment face sealably contacts at least a portion of the stem face; and (d) wherein the flexible fitment has a second position in which the flexible fitment side wall flexes away from the stem side wall, and the flexible fitment face flexes away from at least a portion of the stem face; (e) wherein a compression fitment disposed about the flexible fitment side wall, the compression fitment having a dimension which arrests the flex of the flexible fitment side wall at a predetermined distance away from the stem side wall.