Living hinge actuator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9919327
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15188474

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The invention relates generally to a device for actuating a pump mechanism capable of expelling a flowable composition from a container reservoir. In particular, the actuation capability is derived from a living hinge which is constituted by an elastomeric region of the actuator. More specifically, the invention relates to a molded actuator having a button portion for pressing, a collar portion for securing to a container, and a living hinge portion formed of a material that is sufficiently pliable to allow movement of the button portion relative to the collar in a resilient manner.

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  • AVON PRODUCTS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dutton, Simon Nicholas New City, US 14 141

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