Abstract: A flowable substance dispenser for use with at least one flexible bag, each bag capable of holding one or more flowable substances, the dispenser comprising a hollow tubular body, adapted to receive the flexible bag, and a plunger assembly. The tubular body includes a proximal end, a distal end, an inner periphery, an outer periphery, one or more longitudinal slots, and at least one transverse exit port disposed near the distal end of the tubular body. The plunger assembly includes a piston adapted to slide within the tubular body, a ring member having an inner periphery adapted to fit around the outer periphery of the tubular body, and a transverse bar attached to the inner periphery of the ring member. The bar is adapted to slide within the one or more slots and is capable of engaging the piston.

Abstract: A telephone call responding system which allows the user to respond to an incoming telephone call without actually speaking to the caller personally, and, if desired, without having to pick up the telephone to answer a call. To activate the responder system, the user, upon receiving an incoming telephone call, selects one of a plurality of call response messages by actuating a control key of the responder system corresponding to the desired message. Once activated, the responder system connects itself to the telephone line and, utilizing speech synthesis or digital-to-analog conversion, delivers the selected message for putting-off an unwanted or nuisance call, asking the caller to call back later, or instructing a person on an extension telephone to hang up. After delivering the message, the responder system disconnects itself from the telephone line until once again activated by the user.