Abstract:
There is provided an applicator head (10) for administration of a topical formulation, comprising a dosing aid for application of a predefined dose of the topical formulation. The applicator head (10) comprises an applicator surface (20) adapted to apply the topical formulation to a user's skin. The applicator surface (20) comprises an outlet opening (40). The dosing aid comprises a dose marking, or dose markings (60, 60′, 60″, 62′, 62″) on the applicator surface (20), and wherein the dose marking (60, 60′, 60″, 62′, 62″) circumscribes an inner dosing compartment (64) that serves to measure the predefined dose of the topical formulation, and wherein the outlet opening (40) is disposed inside the inner dosing compartment.
Abstract:
In one aspect, a dispenser is provided herein for dispensing flowable material, such as sunscreen lotion, including a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume with an optional flexible pouch disposed therein to accommodate the flowable material. A discharge element is also provided having at least one discharge opening, along with at least one valve regulating flow from the closed volume or the flexible pouch and through the discharge opening. The body is configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of the body causes the flowable material to urge from the closed body through the discharge opening or the pressure increase of the closed volume acting on the flexible pouch sufficiently so that flowable material accommodated in the flexible pouch is urged therefrom through the discharge opening. Advantageously, the dispenser of the subject invention allows for a generally isobaric environment to be created which acts evenly about the flexible pouch. This allows for a more even application of pressure acting against, and a more complete depletion, of the optional flexible pouch.
Abstract:
A measuring cap having an upper section rotatably connected to a lower section. The lower section has an opening in a bottom wall for receiving product from a container and the upper section has an opening in the top wall for dispensing product in a predetermined amount. A separating member is connected to the inner surface of a sidewall of the upper section. As the upper section is rotated in relation to the lower section, the separating member scoops and forces product toward and out of the opening in the top wall.
Abstract:
A product dispenser package for storing a viscous product for personal use comprises a container including an interior chamber extending to a sealable opening, the interior chamber being structured and disposed for holding the viscous product, and whereby squeezing one's fingers against the container and directing one's fingers along the length of the container from the bottom end of the container towards the top end of the container forces the viscous product out of the interior chamber through the opening. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the relevant end of the dispenser package is folded over on itself to prevent inadvertent emission of the product. The folded segments may be sealed with a food grade adhesive or held together by a band sized for engaged receipt of the folded segments.
Abstract:
Exemplary metered dose dispensers are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a container and a one-dose dispenser secured to the container. The one-dose dispenser includes a dosing chamber; a shuttle member movable within the dosing chamber; an outlet valve located at an end of the dosing chamber and an outlet located downstream of the outlet valve. A liquid inlet is also included for allowing liquid to flow into the dosing chamber to an area between the shuttle member and the outlet valve. Pressurizing liquid in the container moves the shuttle member from a first position to a second position and dispenses the liquid in the dosing chamber; and when the shuttle member is in the second position, the shuttle member seals off the outlet valve.
Abstract:
The stand-up fluid dispensing device (10, 100) includes a container (42) with an outer surface, opening, interior fluid storage region (44) therein and an exterior outer region. A support structure (60) is affixed to the container (42) to maintain the container (42) in an upright condition at all times. Throughout the life of the product and regardless of amount of media (12) in the device (10, 100), it will remain standing upright to better display the package at all times. The support structure (60) is preferably a jacket filled with a gas, such as air. The jacket (60) can include a plurality of pockets (62), such as tubes filled with air. The stand-up fluid dispensing device (10, 100) may also include a metering pump (64) that can include a leakage control mechanism to control the dispensing of media (12) from the device (10, 100).
Abstract:
The tubes of this invention are deformable and will usually not be collapsible. The tubes have a view window and a elongated nozzle. The tubes can be made by blow molding or extrusion. The view window permits a person to determine the contents remaining in the tube and the nozzle provides for ease in dispensing.
Abstract:
A pair of superimposed panels are heat sealed together to define a reservoir in a dispenser pouch, adapted to contain a liquid therein. A spout is formed in offset relationship on a lower end of the pouch and defines a charging chamber that communicates with the reservoir to retain a pre-measured charge of the liquid therein. The spout terminates at a normally closed valve that opens when a predetermined external and downward pumping pressure is applied to the spout. A retention band may be secured transversely across on outer side of one of the panels to retain the spout when it is reverse-bent and slipped thereunder. The pouch is adapted for mounting in a dispensing unit having a dual-action pressure plate for pumping and dispensing the pre-measured charge of liquid from the spout.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a metered dispensing cap system for containers such as tubes and the like. The system has a base element which is attachable to the neck of a squeezable container and which has a sidewall portion and a top. The base element has an opening in the top for outflow of a material from a squeezeable container into a meter element. This base element may be removeably attachable, e.g. by being screwed on, or may be permanently attached, e.g. by being integrally molded with the container. A one way valve is located in the opening of the base element to permit the flow of material from a container through the opening while preventing backflow. The system also includes a meter element which acts like an inverted trap and which has a sidewall portion and a top with an opening in the top for dispensing of the material therefrom. The sidewall portion of the meter element is slightly larger than and has the same across section shape as the sidewall portion of the base element and this sidewall portion of the meter element is higher than and located about and encompasses the sidewall portion of the base element. Further, the meter element is vertically slideable along the sidewall portion of the base element with an upward position for receiving a volume of material in a pre-determined amount when the squeezeable container is squeezed and downward position whereby the opening in the top of the meter element allows for dispensing of the desired amount of fluid when the meter element is pushed down.
Abstract:
A tamperproof dispenser adapted for attachment to a squeeze tube dispenses a metered amount of material from the squeeze tube. The dispenser includes a body adapted for attachment to the squeeze tube, an inlet passage leading to a hollow valve seat, an outlet passage leading away from the valve seat, a rotor in the valve seat, a passage through the rotor adapted for collinear alignment with the inlet and outlet passages, and a slidable piston in the rotor passage. Material is dispensed by ejecting material from the squeeze tube which forces the piston to move through the rotor passage from adjacent the inlet passage toward the outlet passage. The rotor is rotated after each dispensing cycle to reverse the ends of the rotor passage for re-positioning the piston adjacent the inlet passage in preparation for the next dispensing cycle. The valve seat body has first and second annular peripheral edges surrounding adjacent opposite ends of the rotor. An annular shoulder on the rotor rotatably engages the first peripheral edge of the body. During assembly, a retainer plate is sonically welded to the rotor after the rotor is inserted in the valve seat, for rotatably engaging the second peripheral edge of the body. The annular shoulder and the retainer plate cooperate to retain and seal the rotor inside the valve seat in a tamperproof configuration which also ensures that the material will remain sterile during use.