Abstract: In order to create a metering and spray pump of high functional reliability, consisting of as few individual parts as possible and able to be produced with as low production costs, in particular assembly costs, as possible, in which the pumping member consists of an elastically-flexible bellows (4), which is arranged connectively between mutually movable, dimensionally stable housing parts (1,2), the bellows (4) has at its one end, as axial extension, a radially flexible, sleeve-like annular wall section (30), which encloses in sealing manner like a valve the circumferential surface (31) of a socket (24), in the form of a ring or pot, integrally molded onto the housing part (1) executing the pumping strokes.

Abstract: A device for winding up collapsible tubes, having open and closed ends, to allow full expression of contents from the open end and to prevent the wound tube from unwinding. The device includes an elongated slot shaped opening in one member or mandrel for receiving the closed end of a tube, such as a toothpaste tube. After the tube has been inserted into that slot and some amount of tube contents has been expressed, a handle, pivotally attached to one end of the member containing the slot, is pivoted to an open position not overlying the slot and substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel and is used to wind the tube. After winding, the handle will be pivoted back to its closed position where it is horizontally offset from and overlies at least a part of the mandrel and will rest against the wound layer or layers of tubing therebetween. Because of the cooperative relationship of the handle and the mandrel, the tube is prevented from unwinding.

Abstract: A wall mounted assembly for dispensing various liquids which assembly includes a wall mounting bracket and container for the liquids, the container being releasably secured to the bracket at an end of the container which is opposite to the outlet end. Each of the front and rear surfaces of the container is provided with a channel which runs parallel to the bottom of the container. The wall mounting bracket is provided with an area for receiving the end of the container and such area has a pair of spaced apart laterally positioned projections which are about the same length as the channels on the container walls. The projections in the bracket engage the channels on the container to secure the container to the bracket.

Abstract: A device intended primarily for use in a shower stall that is adapted to dispense a predetermined total amount of a selected additive into a water stream, with the rate of mixing of the additive and water being controlled as a function of the water pressure. A positive displacement pump is used to dispense the additive from a storage chamber, and the additive is dispensed via a controllable applicator device.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispensing system includes a completely disposable concentrate dispensing assembly, a non-disposable mixing nozzle structure which mixes concentrate and water without permitting the concentrate to touch any nozzle walls and a valving system which permits a single peristaltic pump wheel to selectively dispense concentrate from one of a plurality of concentrate supplies operatively associated with the single pump wheel.

Abstract: A dispensing can for cosmetic, medicinal or any other type of viscous substances is disclosed. The can comprises a can body provided with a container of the substance and a dispensing head which can be opened or closed under command. The can also has a container consisting of a flexible material and pressure means used to exert permanent pressure on the container in the presence of a substance, enabling the dispensing of the substance upon only a command to open the dispensing head. The invention can be applied to the distribution of food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bag made of sheets of heat weldable plastics assembled by welding lines along their edges, and comprising a base also made of a sheet of heat weldable plastics allowing the bag to be placed in an upright position. The bag further comprises an armature extending substantially from its base to its opposite upper edge, which armature comprises a vertical rod of length approximately equal to the height of the bag and two crosspieces, an upper crosspiece along the upper edge of the bag, and a lower crosspiece along the base of the bag.

Abstract: A liquid separator for use as a blood component separator separates a blood component such as blood plasma from centrifugally separated component layers in a flexible blood bag. The blood bag has a liquid discharge tube on its upper end. The liquid separator includes a container holder for holding the blood bag with the liquid discharge tube directed substantially upwardly, and a container presser for pressing the blood bag progressively from the upper end toward a lower end thereof in coaction with the container holder to force the blood component out of the blood bag through the liquid discharge tube. While the blood bag is pressed, a certain thickness is provided at its upper end to allow the blood component to flow out of the blood back through the blood discharge tube.

Abstract: A metering apparatus has a metering chamber which has at least one boundary surface in the form of a flexible diaphragm. The diaphragm is operatively connected to an actuating device so that the volume of the chamber for metering and deliveirng the substance can be varied. An inlet opening and an outlet opening in the metering chamber can preferably be closed off directly by the diaphragm, more specifically by means of closure devices arranged in the region of those openings. The metering apparatus is particularly suitable for die bonders for the delivery of a bonding agent onto a substrate which is then equipped with electronic components.

Abstract: Presented is a method and apparatus for precision control of work fluids in a squeezable tube that has no surge of work material during the shut off closing of the tube which is accomplished by a compensator moving simultaneously and oppositely to the shut off member movement, each of the compensator and the shut off member having different stroke lengths and tube engagable surface areas which effectively keep the internal volume of the tube the same. The method and apparatus are useful standing alone, in coordination with precision positive displacement pumping under computer control which is also presented, and as a part of sequential or simultaneous movement of a valve/pump dispensing head coordinated with a stationary or movable work piece to provide exceedingly fine control dispensing. Suckback between dispensing shots is coordinated with shut off and movements of inlet, outlet and dispensing members to afford operator programmable dispensing with precision and without drip.

Abstract: A condiment dispenser is provided having a length of resilient elastic tubing with an upper tube section and a lower tube section. An arm is pivotally mounted adjacent the tubing and moveable through dispensing and return strokes. The arm has an upper arm portion adjacent the upper tube section and a lower arm portion adjacent the lower tube section. During the dispensing stroke, the upper arm portion moves to compress the upper tube section against a wall on the opposite side of the tubing while the lower arm position retracts from the lower tube section to cause the condiment to be dispensed. The return stroke is caused by the return of the compressed upper tube section to a less compressed section, causing the lower arm section to compress and close the tubing at the lower tube section against the wall.

Abstract: An adhesive container/feeder comprises an elastic container filled with a liquid adhesive, opposite side push members coupled to each other by a connector spring to bias the members away from each other, and a case accommodating the container such that an outlet nozzle of the container projects from the upper end and having opposite side operation windows formed in the peripheral wall of the case. The members which are coupled to each other and biased away from each other and are disposed to project out of and retreat into the respective windows. A sealing cap is removably fitted on the lower end of the case for holding the bottom of the liquid adhesive container, and a top cap is removably fitted on said case to cover the outlet nozzle of the liquid adhesive container and an upper end portion of the case. The liquid adhesive can be provided as a drop to a part to be bonded without contacting such part.

Abstract: A storage canister for process liquid includes a receptacle having a top side formed with two apertures. The receptacle houses two leakage proof pouches of elastic material each having an opening closed by a control valve. An upper part of respective valve housing projects through the aperture and is secured thereto while the lower part of the valve housing within the corresponding pouch extends up to the bottom of the receptacle. The pouches are arranged one above the other between the top cover and the bottom of the receptacle and being extendable to such an extent that their combined volumes correspond approximately to the volume of the receptacle. Preferably, the receptacle has the form of a flat parallel epiped so that a plurality of equal storage canisters are inserted into a drawer of wet processing apparatus and the normally closed control valves are activated by suction or by over-pressure from suction or pressure devices in the processing apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which dispenses a metered quantity of a liquid. The apparatus uses a roller and base pad to form a nip which receives a dispensing leg of a container. Movement of the roller along the base pad causes liquid within the dispensing leg to be dispensed through a pressure responsive valve. The roller travels along a D-shaped path, the straight portion of the path is the nip forming portion. The apparatus operates in response to an object reflecting a beam of electromagnetic energy in the form of infrared light. A container is also disclosed which has a housing, preferably cardboard, and an envelope of flexible plastic contained therein. The envelope holds the liquid and the dispensing leg is accessed through a tear-away opening in the cardboard housing.

Abstract: The instant invention, is directed to a liquid dispensing system, especially for soap. The system comprises a housing, and a flexible pouch for storing liquid which is held within the housing and which has a discharge nozzle. A mechanism for pumping the liquid from the pouch is operatively associated with the housing. A valve mechanism for checking the flow of the liquid from the pouch includes a mechanism for laterally tensioning the pouch proximate its discharge nozzle so that the tension created is greater than a static pressure head of the liquid in the pouch but less than the dynamic pressure head created by the pumping mechanism.

Abstract: A dispensing valve comprises a first body portion having a connecting assembly for joining to a fluid outlet. A second body portion comprises a relatively rigid, elongated member having a lateral side wall terminating in a free end. A discharge orifice is formed in the lateral side wall of the second body portion. Mounted on the second body portion in tightly encircling relationship to sealingly overlie the discharge orifice and prevent fluid flow therethrough is a resilient tubular member. An operating handle is joined to the tubular member for selectively and resiliently deflecting the tubular member away from the discharge orifice to permit flow therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically dispensing flowable material from a disposable container includes a novel electronic control circuit for providing improved and more efficient operation over prior art devices. The electronic control circuit includes a photoelectric emitter, and a phototransistor detector adapted to receive energy reflected from a target such as a user's hands. The control circuit includes a first timing circuit for periodically activating the detector for a predetermined first time period equal to approximately one percent (1%) of the period between operating cycles of the detector. The control circuit also includes a second timing circuit, triggered by the first timing circuit, for activating the emitter during a latter portion of the first time period during which the detector is activated to thereby enable the detector to stabilize after power up.

Abstract: A fixture for a bag-type liquid dispenser has a bracket having an upstanding plate for attachment to a wall and from the bottom of which a shelf having a nozzle hole extends forwardly, and a cover adapted to open and close in front of the plate and shelf. The dispenser has a flexible bag in which the liquid is sealed and having a main portion in front of the plate and a dispensing portion folded forwardly on the shelf and having a dispensing nozzle extending downwardly through the nozzle hole. The cover has a forwardly extending portion covering the bag's forwardly folded dispensing portion, an opening being formed in this forwardly extending portion above the actuator, and a push button being positioned in this opening for applying pressure on the valve's actuator.

Abstract: A guard for a toilet hinge coupling a toilet seat to a toilet bowl. The guard includes an easily cleanable, impervious shield member that shields the toilet hinge and surrounding area from foreign matter, without interfering with the operation of the toilet hinge or movement of the toilet seat, and a member for releasably securing the shield member at least to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A dual cartridge dispenser. Each cartridge has an exit orifice through which fluid is dispensed when a pump portion of the cartridge is compressed. A movable compression member in the dispenser can be located at a first position adjacent the pump portion of the first cartridge or at a second position adjacent the pump portion of the second cartridge. A knob extending outside the dispenser is connected to the compression member for moving the compression member to the first position or to the second position to thereby select the cartridge to be dispensed from. When a movable dispensing member of the dispenser is operated, it causes only the cartridge pump portion that is adjacent the compression member to be compressed between the compression member and an opposed pinch surface in the dispenser thereby dispensing fluid from the cartridge.

Abstract: An improved liquid soap dispenser is described which essentially comprises a L-shaped wall bracket provided with a lever and piston device to actuate a dispensing nozzle, connected to a tank with a cover mounted on the bracket. The dispensing nozzle is directly fastened to the tank by means of a ring which is preferably formed to incorporate a valve element of the nozzle. The tank may have an upstanding portion for mounting and opening a disposable soap cartridge. As an alternative the liquid soap can also be contained directly in the tank, by pouring the same in bulk into the tank.

Abstract: A liquid metering unit comprising a conduit of flexible material depending between first and second rotatable rollers, each having first and second curved surfaces and first and second flat portions. The rollers are driven in opposite directions so that their first curved surfaces impinge upon the conduit, constricting it and causing it to move upwards along its longitudinal axis such that any liquid contained therein is expelled from its lower end. Continued rotation of the rollers presents the second flat portions to the conduit, which is released and drops back to its original position. The conduit is recharged with liquid from a reservoir connected to its upper end by means of a vacuum source selectively connectable to its lower end.

Abstract: This relates to a container and pump unit where the container is formed with an integral liquid product supply tube in lieu of the usual dip tube carried by the pump unit and wherein there is a special connector arrangement for connecting a conventional type of pump unit, but modified, to such container. The container is provided with a smooth sealable end surface and the connector assembly includes a gasket which closes off the dual passages at the container mouth with there being a seal plate which engages the gasket and provides a liquid product delivery passage and a vent passage. These two passages are separately connected to the pump unit.

Abstract: A dispenser for a pasty or viscous product such as toothpaste is arranged to operate by peristaltic action of an actuator on a deformable member which is backed by an arcuate reaction face. The actuator is mounted for simple pivotal movement to and fro about spigots when a user-engagement member is operated by a user for dispensing and is subsequently released. An integral resilient tongue on the actuator returns the actuator and user-engagement member to their reset positions. For engaging the deformable member, the actuator has a finger portion attached by an integral hinge and arranged to adopt a rigid condition during each forward, dispensing movement of the actuator and a yielding condition during each backward, resetting movement thereof.

Abstract: A disposable syrup package includes an integral disposable valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a conduit through the discharge wall of a container which is opened or closed by a cam associated with a rotatable plate. The conduit may be formed in a spring locked plug or may include a resilient tube.

Abstract: A flow control device for controlling the flow rate of liquid through a flexible tube which comprises a body having sides and a slot to receive the flexible tube passing through the body. The slot commences at one of the sides of the body and the length of the slot is sufficient to receive most of the tube. The slot has sides spaced apart a predetermined distance sufficient to bear against the sides of the tube when in position in the slot to deform the tube inwardly and evenly along those sides a sufficient degree to provide an even, predetermined reduced flow rate through the tube. Because the tube is constricted in a routine manner by the slot of the device, a predictable reduced flow rate can be achieved for outlet tubes of a similar construction and diameter, making it possible to achieve a predetermined, proper flow rate through that tube.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dispenser for dispensing viscous liquids, such as liquid soap, disinfectants and similar products, comprising a reservoir forming a reservoir for the liquid having an obliquely extending outlet which is provided with a self closing venting valve. A wall mounting assembly in which the dispenser is mounted, is provided with a protruding member, against which the reservoir is compressed to dispense liquid contained in the reservoir. The reservoir can be arranged in two different configurations, so that the dispenser can be mounted to both vertical and horizontal walls and the outlet assembly extends vertically downward.

Abstract: A seeding device to dispense seed suspended in a gel or other carrier medium in either a continuous stream or discrete pulses. A coulter opens a furrow of earth to the proper depth and seed carried in a gel or other suspension medium is delivered in a pulsed or continuous stream into the furrow which is then covered with earth by a trailing coverer. An auger delivers the seed in suspension and the speed of the auger is controlled to vary the volume of seed and gel or other suspension medium delivered. Circumferentially spaced cam lobes on a drive wheel control the frequency and therefore the row spacing of the seed suspension medium distributed in the pulse delivery mode.

Abstract: A peristaltic apparatus for dispensing a fluid, which contains a mounting plate, a container support/anvil connected to the mounting plate, a rigid container for holding the fluid to be dispensed, a flexible dispensing tube which is connected to the bottom of the container and which contains a check valve, a housing which encloses the container support and dispensing tube and an actuator which integrally contains a flexible spring bar which exerts a peristaltic force on the flexible tube, thereby forcing fluid from the dispenser.

Abstract: A tri-mix beverage dispensing system includes an unsweetened flavor concentrate assembly, a sweetener syrup assembly, and a diluent assembly, such as for carbonated water. These ingredients are mixed together to form a post-mix beverage. Mixing occurs outboard of a nozzle structure. Consequently, a common nozzle may be utilized for mixing a wide variety of beverage flavors without flavor carry-over in the nozzle.

Abstract: A housing assembly has an upright back with side channels which carry a cartridge supporting bracket on which is mounted a removable liquid soap cartridge. A casing hinged at the bottom to the back and snapped to the top of the back, encompasses the cartridge and bracket when the casing is closed. A squeese nozzle connected to the cartridge protrudes out of the bottom of the casing and is activated when a plunger on the casing is depressed toward the bracket to squeeze the nozzle, therebetween.

Abstract: Electrical batteries are integrated with a disposable container of flowable material for powering a dispensing apparatus. The disposable container includes a deformable chamber for containing a predetermined quantity of material to be dispensed, and an electrically energized actuating member deforms the chamber for dispensing the flowable material. The dispensing apparatus is actuated by a photocell system which electrically energizes the actuating member in response to the proximity of a user to the dispensing apparatus without the user contacting the apparatus. The photocell system normally is inactive, and is rendered active by a sensor for detecting the proximity of a user to the apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate comprises a concente reservoir, a resilient dispensing tube having one end in communication with the reservoir via a non-return valve opening into the tube and having an opposite dispensing end provided with a non-return valve opening outwardly, and a pressure fluid device for squeezing a portion of the dispensing tube so as to force a quantity of concentrate through the dispensing end of the tube, the pressure fluid device including a deformable sleeve loosely fitting over the tube and separating the tube from the pressure fluid.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser for use with a source of fluid having a flexible, valveless dispensing tube includes a base unit for support of the fluid source and a closure member normally closing off the end of the tube. The dispenser carries a cam and spring assembly which, upon the application of the hand pressure, moves a roller into engagement with the tube and moves the closure member out of engagement with the tube to open the end thereof and permit the fluid to be ejected therefrom.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispensing system includes a completely disposable concentrate dispensing assembly, a non-disposable mixing nozzle structure which mixes concentrate and water without permitting the concentrate to touch any nozzle walls and a valving system which permits a single peristoltic pump wheel to selectively dispense concentrate from one of a plurality of concentrate supplies operatively associated with the single pump wheel.

Abstract: A dispenser for pasty compositions (M) having a housing (1) in which there is arranged a piston (2) which is displaceable only in the emptying direction. An outer actuating handle is provided on a wall (10) of the head piece (K). The wall can be pressed in the direction towards the piston, the head piece having a dispenser outlet opening (7) which lies at the outer end (9") of a tube (9) whose end section (9') forms an inner open mouth end the end section over its entire length protruding inwards beyond the wall into the pasty composition. In order to obtain a structural shape which is simple to manufacture and a self-regulation of the delivery which is free of loss the actuating handle is formed as a dome-shaped cap (6) and is seated on a collar (12) which lies concentric to the tube (9) and which collar protrudes outwardly beyond the wall (10). A removable closure lid has a stopper which extends into the dispenser outlet opening.

Abstract: A dispenser for fluids includes an elastic bladder having an open end and a closed end and includes a bladder mounting structure for maintaining the bladder in tension. The bladder mounting structure includes a fixed structural element having a convex curved surface. The mounting structure also includes mounting elements for fixing the two ends of the bladder relative the curved surface so that bladder is stretched over the curved surface. A flow controller communicates with the open end of the bladder to regulate the flow of fluid from the bladder. The flow controller includes a body having a fluid flow path through it. A shutoff element in the fluid flow path controls the cross-sectional flow area of the flow path. Movement of the shutoff element is controlled by a mechanism sealed from the fluid flow path.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a support stand adapted to slidably support at least one portable modular dispenser housing in which is mounted a flexible fluid impervious container having a flowable food product contained in sealed relation therein and to which a compressible flow tube is affixed having a discharge fitment thereon facilitating removal of product from the container. A rotor is mounted within the dispenser housing for cooperation with the compressible flow tube to enable controlled portion dispensing of product from the discharge fitment through actuation of an external operating handle.

Abstract: A safety lock mechanism for a cleaning wand. A three position slide switch alternately engages a pivotal trigger and/or a pivotal door on the end of the wand handle opposite the cleaning head. In the first position, the trigger is locked and the door openable. In the second position, the trigger and door are both locked. In the third position, the handle door is locked but the trigger is operable. Controlled engagement of the trigger and/or door with the slide switch prohibits unwanted loss or discharge of cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A variable-volume container for fluids that is formed of a body portion and two end portions. The body portion comprises four rigid walls with each wall being joined to the next adjacent wall by a longitudinal fold line to permit collapsing of the container. The end portions of the container, each comprise, four sets of two triangular portions joined at fold lines to one another and to the walls of the body portion to permit the container to collapse without mechanical strain and substantial longitudinal motion of the end portions.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispensing system includes a molded plastic housing adapted to receive a disposable refill cartridge containing liquid soap. Rails on the housing engage in recesses on the cartridge to guide vertical movement of the cartridge to its mounted use position, in which position it is latched by a latch member pivotally carried by the housing and engageable with the outlet neck of the cartridge. The neck carries a compressible discharge nipple engageable by a pump member actuated by a handle for discharging soap. Bias means holds the latch means in its latched condition and the pump member and handle in their normal rest positions. The dispenser includes a minimal number of parts which can be assembled without the use of fasteners. A key is provided for releasing the latch member to permit removal of a spent cartridge.

Abstract: A dispenser for use particularly with viscous liquids which has a housing having positioned therein a collapsible reservoir for the liquid, a dispensing tube extending from the reservoir and positioned in front of a rolling member, and a front bar member which when pushed, causes the rolling member to contact the top of the dispensing tube and roll therealong to dispense predetermined, controlled amounts of liquid from the reservoir.

Abstract: A press for driving a plasma layer and a buffy-coat layer in succession out of a centrifuged whole blood bag which has upper and lower press plates between which a clamping element is displaceable, all juxtaposed with a stationary plate so that after displacement to the lower press plate to drive off plasma and operation of the upper press plate to spread the buffy-coat layer in height, the clamping element can be actuated to clamp off the bag between the buffy-coat layer and the red cell concentrate so that advance of the upper press plate can drive off the buffy-coat layer.

Abstract: In an infusion pump or especially a peristaltic infusion pump of the type in which a drug liquid is forced to flow through an infusion tube by peristalsis, the pump mechanism can be readily pulled out of the main body. More specifically, the pump mechanism can be detachably fitted into and held at a predetermined position in a pump mechanism housing recess defined in an infusion pump casing and the pumping mechanism is then drivingly coupled through a suitable power transmission mechanism with a driving means disposed within the casing. And the pump mechanism is separated from the interior of the casing by means of the pump mechanism housing recess.

Abstract: A system for dispensing simultaneously into a single receptacle milk from different sources in a milk dispensing cabinet. The cabinet comprises two adjacent compartments for different milk containers. Each container has a flexible outlet tube for the milk contained therein. The cabinet has a milk dispenser outlet controller comprising a channel defined by walls, which channel is normally vertically oriented and through which channel the outlet tubes from each milk container pass. The tubes are positioned a similar distance with respect to one of the walls of the channel. A pinch valve, having a surface parallel to that wall, is positioned on the opposite side of the tubes with respect to that wall. Its surface is movable in parallel fashion with respect to the wall to permit simultaneous opening or closing of the flow of milk through the tubes.

Abstract: A dispenser for viscous materials such as toothpaste is disclosed. The dispenser comprises an elongated container having a spout at its upper end and a rockable finger actuator operable to dispense contents when depressed. The actuator is connected to an elongated operating rod which is coupled to a follower by means of a spray clutch which causes the follower to move upwardly in the container in increments in response to rocking motion of the actuator. The lower end of the operating rod is connected to a base member having a resilient portion and a peripheral recess which receives the lower end of the container. The resilient portion of the base member pulls the operating rod downwardly for repositioning the same after each stroke of the actuator, and the operating rod pulls upwardly on the base member to securely mount the same to the container.

Abstract: A wall fixture containing a liquid dispenser, the fixture comprising a bracket having an upstanding plate from the bottom of which a shelf having a nozzle hole extends forwardly and a cover adapted to open and close in front of the plate and shelf, the dispenser comprising a flexible bag having front and back walls containing the liquid and having a main portion with its back wall suspended in front of the plate and a dispensing portion folded forwardly on the shelf so as to form a lower wall, the lower wall having a dispensing valve having a dispensing nozzle extending downwardly through the nozzle hole, and a depressible upper wall above the valve, the valve having an operator between the upper and lower walls and actuated by pressing the upper wall downwardly on the operator; the cover having a pressing arrangement for pressing a bulge in the bag's front wall and extending towards the bag's back wall at a position above the bag's dispensing portion and so as to form a passageway on at least one side of the

Abstract: A container comprising an outer casing 1 having a base-side opening and a front-side opening, an inner container 2 fitted in said outer casing 1 for containing liquid therein and having a nozzle at the front end thereof, said inner container 2 having a resilient structure portion, and a support member 3 which is in engagement with or fitted in said outer casing 1 at the rear of said inner container 2. By repeating the application of finger pressure to the support member 3 n times it is possible to allow n drops of liquid to drop accurately.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing viscous material from a container having an elongate, flexible dispensing tube includes a back plate for wall mounting and a cover, hingedly connected to said back plate and movable between open and closed positions with respect thereto. A normally concealed but accessible latch mechanism is carried by the back plate and the cover for releasably securing the cover in its closed position. The back plate has an integral seat for reception of the container and a tube receiving member for seating and locating the tube which extends from the container. A dispensing bar is hingedly mounted on the back plate and carries a resiliently mounted pressure member. The dispensing bar and pressure member are normally urged into engagement with the tube and toward the back plate when the tube is held in the tube receiving member and are further movable into collapsing relationship with the tube upon the application of hand pressure to the dispensing bar.

Abstract: This relates to a container and pump unit where the container is formed with an integral liquid product supply tube in lieu of the usual dip tube carried by the pump unit and wherein there is a special connector arrangement for connecting a conventional type of pump unit, but modified, to such container. The container is provided with a smooth sealable end surface and the connector assembly includes a gasket which closes off the dual passages at the container mouth with there being a seal plate which engages the gasket and provides a liquid product delivery passage and a vent passage. These two passages are separately connected to the pump unit.