Dispenser for Dispensing a Substance

Abstract

A dispenser for dispensing a substance that includes a housing having a layered bonded material layered bonded material spirally wound around a form. The form and the layered bonded material forms an internal cavity as the layered bonded material solidifies around the form. The housing includes a first end molded inward partially enclosing the first end of the housing, creating a flange perpendicular to adjacent interior sidewalls of the housing. A moveable insert is deposited within the internal cavity against the flange to cause a seal of the internal cavity on the first end of the housing. The housing includes a second end having a mating enclosure device to enclose a substance within the internal cavity of the housing, which is dispensed upon removal of the mating enclosure device. In one alternate embodiment, a cellulose based material is applied with the bonding agent as the bonding agent cures.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a dispenser. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing a substance.

A large number of humans use deodorant, or similar spreadable substances every day. These substances often come in plastic canisters. These plastic canisters are meant to be used once then tossed aside. While these plastic canisters are functional and inexpensive, they also create waste.

Plastic takes decades to decompose and all the while takes space in landfills. The trash issue in our planet is starting to reach critical levels as more and more things are made to be disposable. Items such as canisters take up even more room due to the nature of having the canister having an interior volume to hold a solution, which is dispensed through the usage of the consumable product. Due to the number of canisters used these items account for a significant amount of landfill.

Consequently, there is a need in for an improvement in the art of dispensers for dispensing a substance in order to provide for waste reduction. The present invention substantially diverges in design elements from the known art while at the same time solves a problem many people face when using a dispenser for dispensing a substance to a desired surface, such as an individual's body. In this regard the present invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a dispenser. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing a substance.

The present invention provides a dispenser for dispensing a substance, having a housing having a layered bonded material disposed around a form, the form and the layered bonded material forming an internal cavity as the layered bonded material solidifies around the form, and a first end of the housing is molded inward partially enclosing the first end of the internal cavity, creating a flange perpendicular to adjacent interior sidewalls of the internal cavity. There is also a moveable insert deposited within the internal cavity against the flange, the moveable insert against the flange causing a seal of the internal cavity of the housing on the first end and a second end of the dispenser receiving a mating enclosure device that encloses the substance within the cavity of the housing, removed as required for dispensing the substance all or in part within the housing.

Another object of the dispenser for dispensing a substance is to have a lid or cap, where the lid is configured to be placed upon the open top end of the housing.

Another object of the dispenser for dispensing a substance is to have the attachment apertures be elongated apertures, such that the attachment devices located on the scissor lift are slidably connected to the attachment apertures.

Another object of the dispenser for dispensing a substance is to have a disposable cartridge filled with deodorant.

Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser in a collapsed position.

FIG. 3 shows a front view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser in an expanded position.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the mechanism designed to be placed within the housing.

FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a dispensing mechanism designed to work with an existing container.

FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator.

FIG. 8 shows an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll on applicator.

FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator.

FIG. 10 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator.

FIG. 11 shows an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a repeatedly refillable reusable retrofit dispenser.

FIG. 12 shows an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a repeatedly refillable reusable retrofit dispenser.

FIG. 13 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a repeatedly refillable reusable retrofit dispenser cartridge.

FIG. 14 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator.

FIG. 15 shows a bottom-up view of an alternate embodiment of the solution chamber of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator.

FIG. 16 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a dispenser for dispensing a substance.

FIG. 17 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a dispenser for dispensing a substance.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the refillable housing. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, a preferred alternate embodiment will be discussed as used for the refillable housing. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser. The refillable housing includes a housing 101. The housing has a base, a sidewall and an open top end. The sidewall has an aperture 102 located therethrough. In one alternate embodiment, there is a first aperture 102 located through the sidewall on one side and a second aperture is located on the sidewall opposite the first aperture and in alignment therewith. In one alternate embodiment, the sidewall is configured to have a lip 116 located about a top end. The lip 116 is configured to accept a lid 107 thereon. The lid 107 is configured to have a friction fit.

In one alternate embodiment, there is a cap 108 configured to fit within the open top end. The cap is configured to be removably placed within the open top end. In the illustrated alternate embodiment, the cap 108 has a lip placed there around. The lip will prevent the cap from being placed too far into the housing 101. The cap 108 has a plurality of apertures 108a located therethrough. The plurality of apertures 108a will allow gel substances to be pushed therethrough. The cap 108 has a smooth upper surface. In one alternate embodiment, the cap 108 has a rounded arch shape. This shape will better conform to and spread deodorant to an underarm.

In one alternate embodiment there is further a freshness sealing cap 120. The freshness sealing cap 120 is configured to be placed on the top of the container 101. In one alternate embodiment the freshness sealing cap is made from polyvinyl alcohol. This will allow the freshness sealing cap 120 to be biodegradable and disposable. The freshness sealing cap 120 will keep the spreadable substance fresh for an extended period of time.

The interior of the housing 101 contains a movable dispenser base 103. The movable dispenser base 103 is shaped to movably fit within the housing 101. The movable dispenser base 103 has a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side of the movable dispenser base 103 has a pair of attachment apertures 104. In one alternate embodiment the attachment apertures 104 are elongated apertures. This will allow the attachment device 115a, 115b (described below) to slide horizontally within the apertures. This will better enable the scissor lift 109 (described below) to rise and lower.

The top side of the movable dispenser base 103 is configured to fit a substance attachment clip 105. In one alternate embodiment, the substance attachment clip 105 is made from a biodegradable substance. In a further alternate embodiment the substance is formed polyvinyl alcohol. In another alternate embodiment the substance is paper covered in polyvinyl alcohol. In one alternate embodiment the substance attachment clip 105 is dissolvable in an aqueous media. This will allow the attachment clip to eliminate space in landfills.

The movable dispenser base 103 has a protruding pin 117 located on at least one side thereof. The protruding pin 117 is configured to fit within an aperture 118a located on a tongue 118 attached to the substance attachment clip 105. In one alternate embodiment the substance attachment clip 105 creates a waterproof seal with the sides of the housing 101. This will prevent gel substances from leaking into the housing below the movable dispenser base 103. In one alternate embodiment the substance attachment clip 105 is configured to removably attach to the top side of the movable dispenser base 103.

The interior of the housing 101 further contains a scissor lift 109. The scissor lift 109 is comprised of a first side 110a and a second side 110b. The first side 110a and the second side 110b are attached with a rotating pin device 112. This device will allow the first side 110a and the second side 110b to rotate. The scissor lift 109 has an attachment device 115a, 115b. The attachment device is configured to slidably connect to the attachment apertures of the movable dispenser base 103. In one alternate embodiment the attachment device 115a, 115b is a hook. At the opposite end of each side 110a, 110b there is an attachment 111 located at the bottom of each side 110a, 110b. In one alternate embodiment the attachment 111 has a threaded portion.

The threaded portion within the attachment 111 is configured to attach to a screw rod 114. The screw rod 114 has threads located thereon. The threads are configured such that when the screw rod 114 is rotated, both attachments 111 will move towards each other; or away from each other respectively. In this manner, the scissor lift 109 will extend or collapse. In one alternate embodiment the threads are configured to move the scissor lift in a large amount with only a small turn. For example, in one alternate embodiment, one full rotation of the screw rod 114 will move the scissor lift 109 halfway into the extend position from fully collapsed. The screw rod 114 has a knob 113 attached. The knob 113 is configured to be wider that the screw rod 114. In one alternate embodiment the knob 113 has a texture located around the outer edge. The texture will make the knob easier to turn.

The refillable dispenser is configured to hold a spreadable substance 106. In one alternate embodiment, the spreadable substance 106 is a solid substance. In another alternate embodiment, the spreadable substance 106 is wrapped in a biodegradable container. The container is removed and the spreadable substance 106 is inserted into the housing. In one alternate embodiment the spreadable substance 106 is attached to the movable dispenser base 103 using a substance attachment clip 105.

In some alternate embodiments the spreadable substance 106 is a gel substance. In this alternate embodiment, the gel substance is located within a removable cartridge. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge is a biodegradable cartridge. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge is dissolvable in an aqueous media. In some alternate embodiments that cartridge is a collapsible cartridge. This will allow for a gel substance to remain in the cartridge and be squeezed therefrom. In another alternate embodiment the cartridges is designed to be removed from a solid spreadable substance and only the substance is placed in the housing 101. The cartridge is placed within the house 101 by attaching the attachment clip 105 to the movable dispenser base 103. The cap 108 is then attached to the open top end of the housing 101. As the spreadable substance 106 is pushed up and out of the cap 108 the cartridge will collapse.

Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a front view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser in a collapsed position. In the collapsed position, the scissor lift 109 is flattened such that it rests directly over the knob 113. In this position the scissor lift 109 will be at the outer edge of the screw rod 114. The movable dispenser base 103 will be lowered into the housing 101. The spreadable substance 106 will be positioned such that it is fully encapsulated within the housing 101.

In one alternate embodiment the threaded attachment 111 has an elongated member 201 attached to a lower part thereof. The elongated member 201 is configured to allow the threaded attachment 111 to still attach to the screw rod 114. This is due to the fact that the elongated member 201 is located below the threaded attachment 111. The elongated member 201 is long enough that it will reach the bottom of the housing 101. This will take the weight of the spreadable substance 106 away from the scissor lift 109. The weight from the spreadable substance 106 will be displaced to the bottom of the housing 101.

Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a front view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser in an expanded position. In the expanded position the scissor lift 109 is in an extended position. As the movable dispenser base 103 is lifted by the scissor lift 109 the attachment device 115a, 115b will slide within the connection apertures 104. As the scissor lift 109 is pulled closer to the knob on the screw rod 114, the scissor lift 109 will force the movable dispenser base 103 upward. This will push the spreadable substance 106 out of the open top end of the housing 101.

Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the mechanism designed be placed within the housing. In the shown alternate embodiment, the screw rod 114 is shown to have coarse or large threads. These threads will allow for the scissor lift 109 to be moved a large amount with a small turn. Further, there is shown a side view of the elongated member 201. The elongated member 201 is configured to be large enough to take the weight from the spreadable substance 106. In the shown alternate embodiment the scissor lift 109 has a wide flat first side 110a and second side 110b.

Referring now to FIG. 5, there is shown an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a dispensing mechanism designed to work with an existing container. The existing container 501 has an existing vertical screw rod 502. The vertical screw rod 502 is configured to rise and lower an existing base 503. In this alternate embodiment the movable base 103 is configured to attach to the existing base 503. In the shown alternate embodiment the existing base 503 and the movable base 103 are attached using screws 506. In another alternate embodiment other securement devices may be used.

In the shown alternate embodiment the movable base 103 is configured to have an aperture 504 placed in the middle thereof. The aperture 504 is configured to allow the vertical screw rod 502 to be placed therethrough. Further, the attachment clip 105 is configured to have an aperture 505 placed therethrough. The aperture 505 is configured to have the vertical screw rod 502 placed therethrough. In this alternate embodiment the spreadable substance 106 is able to be replaced as needed, without replacing the entire container.

In another alternate embodiment the movable base 103 is applied directly to the screw rod 502. This will remove the need for the existing base 503 and the fasteners 506. In this alternate embodiment the movable base 103 then has an attachment clip 105 secured thereto. The attachment clip 105 will secure a spreadable substance to the screw rod 502 allowing it to be dispensed as needed.

Referring now to FIG. 6, there is shown an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser. In the shown alternate embodiment the housing can be separated into two sections, an upper section 101a and a lower section 101b. The lower section of the housing 101b houses a scissor lift and parts associated with the scissor lift. The scissor lift can then be attached to the attachment clip 105 of the spreadable substance cartridge via a corresponding fastener 117. The upper section of the housing 101a is removably securable to the lower section of the housing 101b. The upper section of the housing 101a has a pair of securement members 621 that will secure the upper section of the housing 101a to the lower section of the housing 101b. In one alternate embodiment the securement happens by mating the securement members 621 to interior notches 620 located within the lower section of the housing 101b. The securement member 621 have protrusions 621a that will fit within the interior notches 621a holding the upper section 101a to the lower section 101b.

In the shown alternate embodiment, a cap 108 is secured to the upper section of the housing 101a, as previously described in relation to FIG. 1, above. The lid 107 can removably secure to the upper section of the housing 101a as previously described in FIG. 1, above.

Referring now to FIG. 7, there is shown a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator. The roll-on dispenser is comprised of a housing 601 which includes a base 601a and an open upper end, which can be seen in FIG. 8. The housing 601 has an interior volume adapted to receive parts of the dispenser. In one alternate embodiment the housing 601 is made from plastic.

In one alternate embodiment the housing 601 has an ergonomic shape. In the shown alternate embodiment, the housing 601 has a wider base 601a which narrows toward the middle of the housing 601. The housing 601 then widens again toward the open upper end. This will allow the housing 601 to be easily grasped by a user.

The open upper end of the housing 601 is removably attached to an upper section 602. The upper section 602 narrows further towards an opening. The opening houses a roller ball 603. The roller ball 603 will work with interior components to spread a substance onto a user as desired. In one alternate embodiment, the roller ball 603 partially protrudes from the upper section 602.

Referring now to FIG. 8, there is shown an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll on applicator. The housing 601 has an aperture 701 located near the base 601a. The aperture 701 is proportioned to fit a portion of a turn knob 703 which is part of the dispensing device. The housing 601 further includes a lid 702. The lid 702 is configured to removably attach to the upper section 602 and is contoured to cover portion of the roller ball 603 which will be protruding when the device is put together. In one alternate embodiment the lid 702 snaps to the housing 601 and is frictionally held in place. In another alternate embodiment the housing 601 will have threading thereon. The interior of the lid 702 will have threads therein. The lid 702 will be threaded onto the housing 601 to be held in place.

In the shown alternate embodiment, the upper section 602 does not include the roller ball 603 therein. In one alternate embodiment the upper section 602 is snap fit to the housing 601. In another alternate embodiment the upper section 602 is threaded on to the housing 601. In the shown alternate embodiment the upper section will fit flush with the housing 601 such that there is smooth connection. The opening 704 of the upper section 602 is proportioned such that the diameter of the roller ball is smaller than the opening 704. This will ensure that the roller ball cannot fall from the upper section 602.

The interior of the housing 601 holds a dispensing device. The dispensing device is comprised of a threaded rod 705. In one alternate embodiment the threading on threaded rod 705 is a coarse threading. The threading on the threaded rod 705 moves such that the threading starts at the ends of the rods and moves towards the center of the threaded rod 705. The threaded rod is connected to the turn knob 703.

The turn knob 703 will allow the users to turn the threaded rod 705 by turning the turn knob 703. The threaded rod is further connected to a scissoring lift 706. The scissoring lift is comprised of two scissor sides connected by a pivot 708. The scissoring lift 706 will attach to the threaded rod 705 via threaded apertures 707 located at the lower ends of each side of the scissoring lift 706. The upper ends of the scissoring lift 706 have connectors 709 located thereon. In one alternate embodiment the connectors 709 are hooks.

The connectors 709 of the scissoring lift 706 will attached to a cartridge compression plate 710. The cartridge compression plate 710 has a plurality of apertures 711 located on a bottom side thereof. In one alternate embodiment the apertures 711 are elongated apertures. This will allow the connectors 709 from the scissoring lift 706 to move side to side as the scissor lift 706 moves.

The cartridge compression plate 710 has a connection prong 712. The connection prong 712 will attach to a cartridge connection plate 713. The cartridge connection plate 713 has a protrusion 714 located on the underside of the cartridge connection plate 713. The protrusion 714 has an aperture 715 location therein. The connection prong 712 will secure within he aperture 715 holding the cartridge compression plate 710 to the cartridge connection plate 713.

The cartridge connection plate 713 creates the bottom of a cartridge 716. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge 716 is made from plastic. In another alternate embodiment the cartridge 716 is made from paper products. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge 716 is dissolvable in an aqueous media. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge 716 has an accordion design. This will allow the cartridge 716 to fold down as compressed. In some alternate embodiments the cartridge 716 has an upper protrusion 716a. The upper protrusion 716a will connect to the solution chamber 801 and the roller ball 603 as described in FIG. 10.

Referring now to FIG. 9, there is shown cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator. The upper section 602 of the housing 601 has a solution chamber 801 located therein. The solution chamber 801 connects to the top side of a cartridge. In one alternate embodiment the solution chamber 801 will connect to the protrusion of the cartridge. The solution from the cartridge will enter the solution chamber 801 and contact the roller ball 603.

The solution chamber 801 has an upper side that is configured to accept a portion of the roller ball 603. The roller ball 603 will have the ability to float slightly between the solution chamber 801 and the opening in the upper section 602. The solution chamber 801 along with the proportions of the opening of the upper section 602 the roller ball 603 will be held within the dispenser. This will prevent the roller ball 603 from becoming lost.

In some alternate embodiments the solution chamber 801 has a cartridge opening device 802. In this alternate embodiment when the cartridge is connected the device will puncture the cartridge allowing solution to exit the cartridge. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge opening device 802 is a blade. In another alternate embodiment the cartridge opening device 802 is a poker.

In this view the components of the dispensing device can be seen within the housing 601. The turn knob 703 is located within the aperture of the housing 601. The turn knob 703 is secured to the threaded rod 705. The scissor lift 706 is connected at one end to the threaded rod 705. The connectors 709 of the scissor lift 706 are connected to the cartridge compression plate 710. In the shown alternate embodiment there are additional support braces 803 connected to the threaded apertures 707 of the scissor lift. The support braces 803 will contact the base 601a of the housing 601. This will wake pressure off of the threaded rod 705 and place the pressure on the base 601a.

Referring now to FIG. 10, there is shown cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator. In this view there is a solution cartridge 716 placed within the dispenser. The solution cartridge 716 is secured to the cartridge compression plate 710 via the cartridge connection plate 713. The upper end of the cartridge 716 is connected to the solution camber 801. A solution 901 can be seen filling the cartridge 716 and the solution chamber 801. The solution is then spread along the roller ball 603.

The turn knob 703 is used to activate the dispensing device. In one alternate embodiment the dispensing device is used to apply pressure to the contents of the cartridge 716. This will force solution into the solution chamber 801 and onto the ball. In other alternate embodiments the dispensing device is used to slowly compress the cartridge gradually releasing solution. In one alternate embodiment the dispensing device will over compress the cartridge 716 which will ensure that all of the contents of the cartridge is dispelled.

In the shown alternate embodiment the cartridge has an upper protrusion 716a that will enter the solution chamber 801. The upper protrusion is configured to fit around the opening device 802. The opening device 802 will open the cartridge 713. The upper protrusion 716a has a plurality of threads 902 location on one side thereof. There is an interior if the solution chamber 801 will have a matching set of threading. This will allow the cartridge 713 to be threaded into the solution chamber 801.

Referring now to FIG. 11, there is shown an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a repeatedly refillable reusable retrofit dispenser. The retrofit dispenser has a housing 501. The housing 501 has a bottom side and an open top end. The housing 501 has a screw rod 502 rotatably secured into the bottom of the housing 501. The screw rod 502 has threading along the length of the screw rod 502. One end of the screw rod 502 there is a turn knob 502a. The housing 501 has a lid 106 that is proportioned to frictionally engage with the open top end of the housing 501.

In the shown alternate embodiment there is a cartridge plate 1102 shown. The cartridge plate 1102 has a threaded aperture 1101 located through the cartridge plate 1102. This threaded aperture 1101 will allow the cartridge plate 1102 to engage the screw rod 502. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge plate 1102 is made from polyvinyl alcohol. In another alternate embodiment the cartridge plate 1102 is made from a cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol mixture.

In the shown alternate embodiment the cartridge plate 1102 has a domed shape. This means that the middle of the cartridge plate 1102 is rounded in an upward manner. This will allow for a channel 1101a to be disposed under the cartridge plate 1102 and secured about the threaded aperture 1101. In one alternate embodiment the channel 1101a is a threaded channel. This will allow the channel 1101a to also engage with the screw rod 502 adding additional support to the cartridge plate 1102. The cartridge plate 1102 further has a plurality of apertures 1103 therethrough. These apertures 1103 will allow for a spreadable substance to better affix to the cartridge plate 1102.

Referring now to FIG. 12, there is shown an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a repeatedly refillable reusable retrofit dispenser. The retrofit dispenser has a housing 501. The housing 501 has a bottom side and an open top end. The housing 501 has a screw rod 502 rotatably secured into the bottom of the housing 501. The screw rod 502 has threading along the length of the screw rod 502. One end of the screw rod 502 there is a turn knob 502a. The housing 501 has a lid 106 that is proportioned to frictionally engage with the open top end of the housing 501.

In this alternate embodiment of the retrofit dispenser, the cartridge plate 1201 is a planar plate. This will allow for more of the spreadable substance 1202 to be useable. In this alternate embodiment the cartridge plate 1201 has a threaded aperture 1204 through the cartridge plate 1201. This threaded aperture 1204 will allow the cartridge plate 1201 to engage with the screw rod 502. The cartridge plate 1201 further has a plurality of apertures 1203 located therethrough. These apertures 1203 will engage a spreadable substance 1202 better affixing the cartridge plate 1201 to the spreadable substance 1202. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge plate 1201 is made from polyvinyl alcohol. In another alternate embodiment the cartridge plate 1201 is made from a cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol mixture.

The cartridge plate 1201 will secure to the spreadable substance 1202. Then the cartridge plate 1201 will engage the screw rod 502. The screw rod 502 will enable a user to move the cartridge plate 1201 and the spreadable substance 1202 up and down within the housing 501. This will allow for a user to spread the decided amount of spreadable substance 1202 then replace the lid 106 on the housing 501.

Referring now to FIG. 13, there is shown a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a repeatedly refillable reusable retrofit dispenser cartridge. One alternate embodiment of a cartridge 1301 for the retrofit dispensing device includes a housing 1302. The housing 1302 of the cartridge 1301 is proportioned such that the dimensions of the interior of the housing 1302 are similar to the interior of the housing of the retrofit dispenser. This will ensure that that spreadable substance will fit within the housing of the retrofit dispenser. Further, this will allow for a maximized amount of the spreadable substance to be placed within the retrofit dispenser. The housing 1302 has at least one sidewall, a bottom section and an open top section. This will create the interior volume. In one alternate embodiment the housing 1302 is plastic. In another alternate embodiment the housing 1302 is made from polyvinyl alcohol. In yet a further alternate embodiment the housing 1302 is made from a mixture of cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol.

In use, a spreadable substance 1202 will be placed into the cartridge 1301. In one alternate embodiment the spreadable substance 1202 is in liquid form when it is placed within the cartridge 1301. In one alternate embodiment the cartridge plate 1201 is then pressed into the spreadable substance 1202. The spreadable substance 1202 will affix to the cartridge plate 1201. A seal is then placed over the top of the cartridge 1301 to prevent air form entering.

Referring now to FIG. 14, there is shown a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator. In this alternate embodiment of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator there is no lifting device located within the housing 601. In this alternate embodiment a solution is gravity fed from the solution cartridge 1401 into the solution chamber 801 and out via the roller ball 603.

This alternate embodiment of the roll-on dispenser includes a housing 601. The housing 601 has an interior volume and an open top. There is an upper section 602 secured to the to the open top of the housing 601. In one alternate embodiment the upper section 602 is secured to the open top of the housing 601 via threads 1403. In another alternate embodiment the upper section 602 is frictionally secured to the open top of the housing 601.

A roller ball 603 is secured between the upper section 602 and the solution chamber 801. This will allow the roller ball 603 to remain within the housing when the device is secured together. In one alternate embodiment the solution chamber 801 is separable from the upper section 602. This will allow for the roller ball 603 to be removed and cleaned. In another alternate embodiment the upper section 602 and the roller ball 603 is secured together. This will ensure the roller ball 603 does not become dislodged and lost.

In one alternate embodiment the solution cartridge 1401 is formed from a plastic material. In another alternate embodiment the solution cartridge 1401 is made from a poly vinyl alcohol. In yet another alternate embodiment the solution cartridge 1401 is made from a cellulose and poly vinyl alcohol mixture. In one alternate embodiment the solution cartridge 1401 has a top skirt 1401a. The top skirt 1401a is configured to be pinched between the housing 601 and the upper section 602. This will hold the solution cartridge 1401 in place.

Referring now to FIG. 15, there is shown a bottom up view of an alternate embodiment of the solution chamber of the repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser having a roll-on applicator. In the shown alternate embodiment of the solution chamber 801 there is shown several cartridge puncturing devices 802. The cartridge puncturing devices 802 are secured to the side walls of the solution chamber 801. This configuration of cartridge puncturing devices 802 will allow for several large tears to be placed within the cartridge. This will allow solution to easily flow from the cartridge into the solution chamber 801. This is especially effective for the gravity fed version of the roll-on dispenser.

In one alternate embodiment the solution chamber 801 further includes at least one channel 1501. The at least one channel 1501 is located in the upper part of the solution chamber 801. The at least one channel 1501 will allow air to exit the solution chamber 801. This will release any pressure that would prevent a solution from exiting the solution cartridge. In another alternate embodiment the at least one channel 1501 is used to allow air to enter the solution chamber 801 and will press into the cartridge. This will prevent the cartridge from creating a back pressure and holding the solution from exiting the housing.

In one alternate embodiment, the dispenser includes a housing having a formed end with sidewalls arising therefrom creating an aperture to gain access to an interior volume within. The aperture of the housing is exposed by removal of an enclosure apparatus which mates to the housing. Upon removal of the enclosure apparatus, a material is deposited within the housing aligned and coupled towards the formed end of the housing, allowing dispensation of material within the interior volume via the aperture. The housing includes an apparatus enabling the material within the dispenser to transit through the dispenser, discharging via an aperture of the housing. At least one of the housing, the enclosure apparatus, or apparatus includes a layer of bonded material.

In on alternate embodiment, the housing includes any one of: an organic material, bonded cellulose, bonded material, Bio-Pbs, Butyl Diol Vinyl Co Polymer, Dura Bio, adhesive bonded spirally wound paper, compostable or water dissolving material, or combination thereof.

In one alternate embodiment, the housing includes a plurality of material, paperboard, sheets, layers spirally wound, pressed, layered, woven or other like methods to bond the material with adhesive into a prescribed shape, size, interior volume, including the formed end of the housing. The housing, the enclosure apparatus, and apparatus may include any shape, any shape, size, or material of the interior volume.

In one alternate embodiment, the enclosure apparatus includes a plurality of material, sheets, layers, spirally wound, pressed, layered, woven or other means to bond the layers with adhesive into a prescribed shape, size, interior volume, including the formed end of the enclosure.

In one alternate embodiment, the housing interior volume couples with, aligns, and mates with a solution deposited within the dispenser, the coupling of within the dispenser moveable via a lift mechanism enabling pressing the solution within the housing through the dispenser and transit via the open aperture, aligning with the aperture enabling refilling the dispenser with solution thus reusing the dispenser.

The dispenser may be made of any one of a plastic, recycled plastic, Bio-PBS, G Polymer, Poly Vinyl Alcohol, or Butyl Diol, which causes a sturdy structure. In one alternate embodiment, a refill solution unit is formed to mate and couple to any size, shape, or material dispenser.

In one alternate embodiment, the dispenser includes an adhesive bonding material that is impervious to water. The dispenser includes an adhesive bonding material that is at least partially biodegradable, compostable, and dissolvable in water.

In another alternate embodiment, the dispenser includes a formed end with sidewalls arising therefrom creating an interior volume reservoir within, accessible via an aperture on the opposite end. A solution is deposited via the aperture to within the interior volume reservoir. An enclosure apparatus encapsulates the solution within the interior volume of the housing. The enclosure apparatus is removeable, all or in part, allowing dispense of the solution within the dispenser, via the aperture that is uncovered. The enclosure apparatus all or in part can reseal the solution within the dispenser, wherein the dispenser is made of material so to contain the solution within.

In one alternate embodiment, the interior volume reservoir is sealed with an enclosure apparatus that is partially removable, allowing dispense of solution via a spout, at least one aperture, or similar openings allowing a solution of varied consistency to be dispensed. The enclosure apparatus portion that is partially removeable is embossed in, has tab for removal, seal strip, or similar prescribed method of ease of removal of the enclosure apparatus partially to dispense the solution within when removed.

In one alternate embodiment, the housing and the enclosure apparatus are made, all or in part, from a plurality of materials, layers, sheets spirally wound, layered, pressed woven to bond the material with an adhesive into a prescribed shape, size, interior volume including the formed end of the dispenser. The dispenser may include at least one of an organic material, cellulose, bonded cellulose, Bio-PBS, Butyl Diol Vinyl Co Polymer, G Polymer, Dura Bio or like material that is biodegradable, compostable, water dissolving or a combination thereof.

In one alternate embodiment, a solution is deposited within the interior volume reservoir coupling with or onto a lift mechanism at the formed end, allowing pressing the solution through and dispense out an aperture of the dispense, aligning with the open aperture of the dispenser enabling refilling the dispenser with solution, thus reusing the dispenser.

In some alternate embodiments, bonded construction of the housing and dispenser interior volume withholds an aqueous based solution within prior to dispense thereof. The bonded construction of the housing and the enclosure apparatus withholds an aqueous based solution within prior to dispense thereof. The enclosure apparatus includes at least one of a plastic, recycled plastic, or metal that can be formed into a sturdy dispenser of any shape, size or interior volume. The enclosure apparatus when partially removed allows the dispense of a solution with varied viscosity.

FIG. 16 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a dispenser for dispensing a substance 1600.

The dispenser for dispensing a substance 1600 may include a housing 1610 having a layered bonded material 1620 spirally wound around a form 1630 to create more rigidity. The form 1630 and the layered bonded material 1620 may form an internal cavity 1640 as the layered bonded material 1620 solidifies around the form 1630.

The housing 1610 may include a first end 1610A molded inward partially enclosing the first end 1610A of the housing 1610, creating a flange 1650 perpendicular to adjacent interior sidewalls 1610B of the housing 1610.

A moveable insert 1660 may be deposited within the internal cavity 1640 against the flange 1650. The moveable insert 1660 against the flange 1650 may cause a seal of the internal cavity 1640 on the first end 1610A of the housing 1610.

The housing 1610 may include a second end 1610C having a mating enclosure device 1670. The mating enclosure device 1670 may enclose a substance 1685 within the internal cavity 1640 of the housing 1610, which is dispensed upon removal of the mating enclosure device 1670.

The removal of the mating enclosure device 1670 may allow pressing the moveable insert 1660 to be externally forced longitudinally through the internal cavity 1640 dispensing the substance 1685 within the internal cavity 1640 of the housing 1610. The mating enclosure device 1670 may seal the housing 1610 in between incremental dispensing of the substance 1685 within the form 1630 about which the layered bonded material 1620 may be spirally bound that also varies in length so to process the individual dispenser for dispensing a substance 1600 therefrom.

In one alternate embodiment, the first end 1610A of the housing 1610 may create a flange 1650 within the internal cavity 1640.

In one alternate embodiment, the flange 1650 may be placed against the first end 1610A of the housing 1610, prior to the substance 1685 being deposited within the internal cavity 1640 of the housing 1610.

In one alternate embodiment, the moveable insert 1660, the mating enclosure device 1670, and the housing 1610 are made of the same material.

In one alternate embodiment, a bonding agent 1680 may be applied as the layered bonded material 1620 may be layered about the form 1630, solidifying the layered bonded material 1620 as the bonding agent 1680 cures.

In one alternate embodiment, a cellulose based material 1690 may be applied with the bonding agent 1680 as the bonding agent 1680 cures.

FIG. 17 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a dispenser for dispensing a substance 1700.

The dispenser for dispensing a substance 1700 may include a housing 1710 having a layered bonded material 1720 disposed around a form 1730 to create more rigidity. The form 1730 and the layered bonded material 1720 may form an internal cavity 1740 as the layered bonded material 1720 may solidify around the form 1730.

The housing 1710 may include a first end 1710A molded inward partially enclosing the first end 1710A of the housing 1710, creating a flange 1750 perpendicular to adjacent interior sidewalls 1740A of the internal cavity 1740.

A moveable insert 1760 may be deposited within the internal cavity 1740 against the flange 1750, the moveable insert 1760 may be against the flange 1750 causing a seal of the internal cavity 1740 of the housing 1710 on the first end 1710A.

The housing 1710 may include a second end 1710C that may receive a mating enclosure device 1770 that encloses a substance 1780 within the internal cavity 1740 of the housing 1710, and may be removed as required for dispensing the substance 1780 all or in part within the housing 1710.

In one alternate embodiment, the layered bonded material 1720 may be disposed around the form 1730 that forms the internal cavity 1740 as the layered bonded material 1720 is heated allowing the layered bonded material 1720 to solidify about the form 1730, creating the internal cavity 1740 of the housing 1710.

In one alternate embodiment, the layered bonded material 1720 may be spirally wound about the form 1730.

In one alternate embodiment, a bonding agent 1790 may be applied as the layered bonded material 1720 may be layered about the form 1730, solidifying the layered bonded material 1720 as the bonding agent 1790 cures.

In one alternate embodiment, a cellulose based material 1795 may be applied with the bonding agent 1790 as the bonding agent 1790 cures.

In one alternate embodiment, the layered bonded material 1720 may be bound about the form 1730, formed in varied lengths so to process individual varied length housing 1710.

In one alternate embodiment, the layered bonded material 1720 may be a plastic that is heated so to deposit about the form 1730 and solidify upon curing.

In one alternate embodiment, the layered bonded material 1720 may be a metal that is heated so to deposit about the form 1730 and solidify upon curing.

In one alternate embodiment, the moveable insert 1760 may be placed within the internal cavity 1740 of the first end 1710A of the housing 1710, against the flange 1750 that temporarily causes a seal of the first end 1710A of the housing 1710.

In one alternate embodiment, the first end 1710A of the housing 1710 is formed with the flange 1750 enclosing the first end 1710A of the housing 1710 as the layered bonded material 1720 cures.

In one alternate embodiment, pressure applied externally to the moveable insert 1760 may force the moveable insert 1760 towards the second end 1710B of the housing 1710, forcing the substance 1780 within the internal cavity 1740 to be dispensed out the second end 1710B of the housing 1710, upon the mating enclosure device 1770 being removed on the second end 1710B of the housing 1710.

In one alternate embodiment, the mating enclosure device 1770 causes a seal of the second end of the housing 1710 and removal of the mating enclosure device 1770 allows the substance 1780 within the internal cavity 1740 of the dispenser body to be dispensed.

In one alternate embodiment, the dispenser for dispensing a substance 1700 may be compostable or the like.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred alternate embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A dispenser for dispensing a substance, comprising: a housing having a layered bonded material disposed around a form to create more rigidity, the form and the layered bonded material forming an internal cavity as the layered bonded material solidifies around the form;a first end of the housing molded inward partially enclosing the first end of the internal cavity, creating a flange perpendicular to adjacent interior sidewalls of the internal cavity;a moveable insert deposited within the internal cavity against the flange, the moveable insert against the flange causing a seal of the internal cavity of the housing on the first end; anda second end of the dispenser receiving a mating enclosure device that encloses the substance within the cavity of the housing, removed as required for dispensing the substance all or in part within the housing.

2. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the layered bonded material disposed around the form forms the internal cavity as the layered bonded material is heated allowing the layered bonded material to solidify about the form, creating the internal cavity of the dispenser.

3. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 2, wherein the layered bonded material is spirally wound about the form.

4. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 3, further comprising a bonding agent is applied as the layered bonded material is layered about the form, solidifying the layered bonded material as the bonding agent cures.

5. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 4, further comprising a cellulose based material applied with the bonding agent as the bonding agent cures.

6. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the layered bonded material is bound about the form, formed in varied lengths so to process individual varied length dispenser bodies.

7. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the layered bonded material is a plastic that is heated so to deposit about the form and solidify upon curing.

8. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the layered bonded material is a metal that is heated so to deposit about the form and solidify upon curing.

9. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the moveable insert placed within the cavity of the first end of the dispenser body, against the flange temporarily causes the seal of the first end.

10. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the first end is formed with the flange enclosing the first end as the layered bonded material cures.

11. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein pressure applied externally to the moveable insert forces the moveable insert towards the second end of the dispenser body, forcing the substance within the cavity to be dispensed out the second end, upon the mating enclosure device being removed on the second end.

12. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the mating enclosure device causes a seal of the second end of the dispenser body and removal of the mating enclosure device allows the substance within the cavity of the dispenser body to be dispensed.

13. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser for dispensing a substance is compostable.

14. A dispenser for dispensing a substance, comprising: a housing having a layered bonded material spirally wound around a form, the form and the layered bonded material forming an internal cavity as the layered bonded material solidifies around the form to create more rigidity;a first end of the housing molded inward partially enclosing the first end of the internal cavity, creating a flange perpendicular to adjacent interior sidewalls of the internal cavity;a moveable insert deposited within the internal cavity against the flange, the moveable insert against the flange causing a seal of the internal cavity of the housing on the first end; anda second end of the dispenser body having a mating enclosure device, the mating enclosure device encloses a substance within the internal cavity of the housing, which is dispensed upon removal of the mating enclosure device;wherein removal of the mating enclosure device allows pressing the moveable insert to be externally forced longitudinally thru the internal cavity dispensing the substance within the internal cavity of the housing, the mating enclosure device sealing the housing in between incremental dispense of the substance within.

15. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 14, wherein the form about which the layered bonded material is spirally bound varies in length so to process individual dispensers therefrom.

16. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 14, wherein the first end creates an internal flange within the dispenser body.

17. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 14, wherein the moveable insert is placed against the flange sealing the first end of the housing, prior to any substance being deposited within the cavity of the housing.

18. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 14, wherein the moveable insert, the mating enclosure device, and the housing are made of the same material.

19. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 14, further comprising a bonding agent is applied as the layered bonded material is layered about the form, solidifying the layered bonded material as the bonding agent cures.

20. The dispenser for dispensing a substance, according to claim 19, further comprising a cellulose based material applied with the bonding agent as the bonding agent cures.