Patent ID: 6126044
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A lockable actuator assembly comprising:a base assembly defining a longitudinal axis and having a through bore extending axially therethrough, said base assembly having a base portion for engagement with a mounting cup of a pressurized container to secure the lockable actuator assembly thereto;an actuator being accommodated within said through bore, said actuator having an inlet communicating with a discharged outlet for conveying product to be dispensed by said actuator assembly, and said actuator having a camming surface; andan over cap being rotatably secured to an opposed top portion of said base assembly, said over cap having a mating cam member located to engage with said cam surface of said actuator, and said cam member, when in a first inactive position, insufficiently actuating said actuator and said cam member, when in a second active position, engaging said cam surface and actuating said actuator to facilitate dispensing of the product to be dispensed through said inlet and out said discharge outlet of said actuator assembly.