Dispenser

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10159385-B2
Application number	US-201615351820-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Nov 15, 2016
Priority date	Nov 15, 2016
Publication date	Dec 25, 2018
Grant date	Dec 25, 2018

Abstract

A dispenser includes a spiral-shaped body having a first end and a second end. The body defines an internal volume and an opening that provides a path of fluid communication between the internal volume and an exterior of the body. A composition is in the internal volume.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A dispenser, comprising:
a body consisting essentially of:
a first portion defining a first internal volume;
a second portion defining a second internal volume;
a neck portion positioned between the first and second portions and providing a path of fluid communication between the first and second internal volumes;
an opening providing a fluid flow path between the first and second internal volumes and an exterior of the body, wherein the opening is offset from a central longitudinal axis of the body; and
a lid coupled to the body and selectively covering the opening; and

a composition in the first internal volume, the second internal volume, or both.

2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the body is transparent such that the composition is visible from an exterior of the body.

3. The dispenser of claim 2 , further comprising a coating on an inner surface of the body, wherein a coefficient of friction between the composition and the coating is less than a coefficient of friction between the composition and the inner surface of the body.

4. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein a cross-sectional width of the first portion decreases proceeding from the maximum cross-sectional width of the first portion toward the minimum cross-sectional width of the neck portion.

5. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein an axial end of the first portion comprises a flat outer surface, and wherein an axial end of the second portion comprises a flat outer surface.

6. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the opening is formed through the neck.

7. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the composition is one of a toothpaste, tooth powder, tooth soap, mouthwash, lotion, soap, shampoo, conditioner, dish detergent, laundry detergent, fabric softener and surface cleaner.

Assignees

• Colgate Palmolive Co

Inventors

• Beckerman Scott
• Lanza Andrew

Classifications

• A47K5/122 Primary

  using squeeze bottles or the like {(A47K5/1201 takes precedence)} · CPC title

• B65D1/40

  Details of walls (other container details B65D23/00, B65D25/00) · CPC title

• B65D2231/005

  the container being rigid · CPC title

• A47K5/18

  for both soap and toothpaste or the like; in combination with holders for drinking glasses, toothbrushes, or the like {; Toothpaste dispensers; Dental care centers} · CPC title

• B65D1/14

  characterised by shape · CPC title