Abstract: A dispenser comprising a cover housing, a base at least partially defining a reservoir configured for receiving and maintaining fluid therein, and a dispensing mechanism configured for selectively dispensing fluid from the reservoir is provided. The cover housing comprises a chamber comprising a recess configured for receiving a pod at least partially therein, and a retaining-ejecting mechanism. The retaining-ejecting mechanism enables the pod to be inserted into a retained position at least partially within the recess, retained in the retained position, and released from the retained position. The cover housing is configured to be coupled to the base so as to enclose the reservoir.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising a cover housing, main housing, and base housing is provided. The cover housing includes an upper housing including a dispensing mechanism for dispensing cleaning solution from a holding reservoir. The main housing includes a cleaning solution storage reservoir, and a positive-displacement mechanism for electromechanically transporting cleaning solution from the storage reservoir to the holding reservoir. The base housing includes a ratcheting mechanism for causing the positive-displacement mechanism to rotate, and a power-spring mechanism for generating resistance against the ratcheting mechanism. The dispenser further includes a microprocessor configured to receive a signal indicating a sensing system has identified a dispense trigger, relay a signal to a pump motor to operate accordingly, determine that the holding reservoir is to be refilled, and actuate the positive-displacement mechanism to refill the holding reservoir.