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An improved spray delivery system and method for aerosol containers is provided. The system and method provide improved selectable spray pattern characteristics. In addition, the system is provided with multiple automatic features to prevent unintended actuation of the aerosol container as well as a

An improved spray delivery system and method for aerosol containers is provided. The system and method provide improved selectable spray pattern characteristics. In addition, the system is provided with multiple automatic features to prevent unintended actuation of the aerosol container as well as an override system to selectively disable these characteristics and automatically return the device to a safety position without requiring the user to see the device.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A spray delivery system for aerosol products, comprising: a shell having a first wall with first and second apertures therein, a second wall and a housing extending outwardly from said shell and surrounding said first aperture; a lock having a first end with a depressible button and a second

1. A spray delivery system for aerosol products, comprising: a shell having a first wall with first and second apertures therein, a second wall and a housing extending outwardly from said shell and surrounding said first aperture; a lock having a first end with a depressible button and a second end with a spring, said button extending through said second aperture of said shell, said spring being within said housing and movable from a first position wherein said button extends through said second aperture and outwardly from said shell an axial distance less than said housing, to a second position wherein said button is depressed and a substantial portion thereof is contained within said shell and said spring is compressed against said second wall of said shell and exerts a biasing force on said lock to automatically return it to said first position when said button is released; and an actuator having a top, a nozzle and at least one projection extending downwardly from said top and slideably engaging a portion of said lock, said nozzle being contained and vertically movable within said housing, said projection further contacting said position of said lock so that it is thereby prohibited from vertical movement when said lock is in said first position and being capable of vertical movement when said lock is in said second position.