An overcap for and a method of actuating a volatile material dispenser

摘要

A volatile material dispenser (50) comprises a container (52) having a valve stem (68) with a discharge end and an overcap (54) mounted on the container (52), wherein the overcap (54) comprises: a housing adapted to be mounted on the container (52); a valve-connecting portion (130) adapted to engage the valve stem (68); a trigger (96) attached to the housing by a hinge (98); and a contact portion (120) disposed in the trigger (96) for applying pressure to the valve-connecting portion (130) to actuate the valve stem (68). Also disclosed is a fixture (150) extending from the valve-connecting portion (130); wherein the contact portion (120) is adapted to interact with the fixture (150) to apply said pressure to the valve-connecting portion (130); so as not to be accidentally displaced in transit the trigger (96) preferably does not extend outwardly past a footprint or outermost dimension of the container (52).