Dispenser

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10172499-B2
Application number	US-201615351839-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Nov 15, 2016
Priority date	Nov 15, 2016
Publication date	Jan 8, 2019
Grant date	Jan 8, 2019

Abstract

A dispenser includes a body defining an internal volume and an opening that provides a path of fluid communication between the internal volume and an exterior of the body. A first tubular member extends through the opening. A length of the first tubular member is greater than or equal to about 150% of a height of the body. In response to squeezing the body, a composition in the internal volume flows out of the body through the opening and into the first tubular member.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A dispenser, comprising:
a body extending from a first axial end to a second axial end, the body defining an internal volume and a dispensing opening formed through the body at the first axial end, wherein the opening provides a path of fluid communication between the internal volume and an exterior of the body;
an auger positioned within the internal volume, the auger extending from the first axial end to the second axial end; wherein the auger is attached to the body in a fixed position within the internal volume such that the auger cannot be rotated;
a composition in the internal volume; and
a lid coupled to the first axial end of the body and forming a base on which the body rests.

2. The dispenser of claim 1 , 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.

3. The dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the coating is also positioned on an outer surface of the auger.

4. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially cylindrical, and wherein an outer diameter of the auger is within 2 mm of an inner diameter of the body.

5. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the auger remains substantially constant, and wherein an inner diameter of the body varies.

6. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the auger and an inner diameter of the body vary together proceeding along a central longitudinal axis through the body such that the outer diameter of the auger remains within 2 mm of the inner diameter of the body.

Assignees

• Colgate Palmolive Co

Inventors

• Beckerman Scott
• Lanza Andrew

Classifications

• B65D35/24

  with auxiliary devices · CPC title

• B65D35/08

  from plastics material · CPC title

• A47K5/1212 Primary

  applied by a screwing action · CPC title

• A47K5/122

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