Patent ID: 8622256

Claim:
An actuator apparatus for a spray container, wherein the actuator apparatus comprises: a base comprising: a lower portion couplable to the spray container; and a push button depressibly attached to the lower portion, wherein the push button comprises: a body portion extending along an axis of the actuator apparatus between a first end region connectable to the lower portion of the base and a second end region to be contacted for depression of the push button by a user; an aperture portion extending radially from a region of the body portion, wherein the aperture portion defines an exit aperture; and a receiver stem portion for receiving a valve assembly, wherein the receiver stem portion defines an entrance aperture, wherein a fluid passageway extends between the entrance aperture and the exit aperture, wherein the push button is movable relative to the lower portion of the base between at least a normal position and a depressed position, wherein the push button actuates the valve assembly when in the depressed position to provide a spray through the exit aperture; and a cover coupled to the base, wherein the cover defines a push button opening that permits access to the second end region of the body portion of the push button to allow depression of the push button by the user, wherein the cover and the base are movable relative to each other between at least a locked position such that the push button is restricted from moving into the depressed position and an unlocked position such that the push button is allowed to move into the depressed position, wherein the cover further defines a spray opening alignable with the exit aperture of the aperture portion when the cover is in the unlocked position, wherein the cover comprises a restraint structure, wherein the restraint structure is located below and underneath the aperture portion of the push button of the base to restrict the push button from moving into the depressed position when the cover is in the locked position.