ACTUATOR FOR AN AEROSOL CONTAINER

摘要

An actuator for an aerosol container (22) having a valve with a projecting valve stem (28) includes an actuator button (58) having an outlet (64) for coupling to the valve stem (28). A crossbar (36) is disposed between the container (22) and the actuator button (58). The crossbar (36) is movable with respect to the valve stem (28) between at least a center first position blocking depression of the actuator button (58) with respect to the valve stem (28) and spaced second positions on opposite sides of the first position permitting depression of the actuator button (58) with respect to the valve stem (28). The crossbar (36) preferably can be moved from either side of the actuator, and one or more springs (46) preferably are carried by the crossbar (36) for engaging the container (22) and biasing the crossbar (36) to the first or blocking position.