Abstract: A valve and dispensing assembly for dispensing powdered material from a container includes a flexible tube intended to be collapsed to actuate a valve which permits the tube to selectively open for dispensing the material through the tube. The assembly includes a flexible tube apparatus including a body attachable to the container and a valve releasably received within the tube and normally closing it off. Collapse of the tube causes it to move relatively of the valve to unseat it and open the tube for material discharge. The assembly also includes a declumper secured to the tube for movement therewith during collapse of the tube. The valve closes off the tube when in its uncollapsed condition while the tube and declumper move relatively of the valve during collapse to open the tube. A portion of the declumper is bifurcated and has serrated opposed edges which can engage the head of the valve during the tube collapse to assist in breaking up clumps which may have formed in the material.

Abstract: A closure assembly for attachment to the lid of a container for the storage and dispensing of towelettes or similar articles is constructed so as to be receivable within a preformed keyhole-shaped opening in the container lid. The assembly includes a body with a main radially extending flange larger than the opening in the lid. The lower portion of the body carries radially extending locking tabs which are dimensioned to fit through the lid opening and, upon the closure being turned, to engage the lower surface of the lid in opposed relationship with the flange which engages the upper surface. Antirotation tabs also extend radially of the lower portion of the body and again, upon rotation, engages the edges of the lid opening to thus secure the closure on the lid. A cap is also provided to releasably engage the upper portion of the closure body to provide a substantially airtight seal for the container.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid material from a replaceable container received within the dispenser. The dispenser includes a cover attached to a base mounting plate for movement longitudinally and pivotally with respect thereto and into and out of covering relationship therewith and a latch carried by the base mounting plate and movable into and out of locking engagement with the cover in response to actuation of a lever easily accessible in the closed condition. The cover has a large sight window occupying a substantial portion of its surface and enabling a substantial portion of one face of the container to be viewed when the cover is closed. Material is dispensed by actuating a pressure bar and an adjustable stop is provided to selectively vary the range of movement of the pressure bar and the amount of material dispensed.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid material from a replaceable container received within the dispenser. The dispenser includes a cover attached to a base mounting plate for movement longitudinally and pivotally with respect thereto and into and out of covering relationship therewith and a latch carried by the base mounting plate and movable into and out of locking engagement with the cover in response to actuation of a lever easily accessible in the closed condition. The cover has a large sight window occupying a substantial portion of its surface and enabling a substantial portion of one face of the container to be viewed when the cover is closed. Material is dispensed by actuating a pressure bar and an adjustable stop is provided to selectively vary the range of movement of the pressure bar and the amount of material dispensed.

Abstract: An overcap for use with a pump type dispenser comprises a generally cylindrical body having an open end and a closed end with the open end being sized to be press-fit over the closure member which secures the pumping unit to the container with which it is associated. The overcap body has a generally axially extending opening therein so that the spout of the pump may project therethrough. One or more radially inwardly directed flats may be provided adjacent the open end of the body to enhance engagement with the closure regardless of manufacturing variances therein. Further, at least one elongate, generally axially extending rib may be provided on the inner wall of the body to engage the top of the closure upon force being applied to the closed end to limit axial movement of the overcap toward the container.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing soap from a container including a flexible, collapsible tube in fluid communication with the container. The dispenser includes a back plate which has a cover pivotally connected to it for movement between open and closed positions. The cover has a recessed front surface with an enlarged sight window for viewing the contents. The back plate receives the container and tube with the tube having fitments at its proximal and distal ends for mating engagement with complemental fitment locators on the back plate. The cover carries ramps which engage the fitments on closing to insure seating thereof. An output restrictor is releasably received on the back plate for limiting the stroke of a pressure applying handle carried by the cover.