Abstract: A liquid dispensing device with ratchet is provided with a container, a transmission assembly, a dispensing assembly, and a cap. A pulling of the cap away from the container bounces a carrier and unblocks an inlet opening. A further turning of the sleeve toward a predetermined direction co-rotates both the rotation ring and the externally threaded pipe to move the plunger toward bottom of the container along the externally threaded pipe in order to push the liquid to flow to the application head via the channel, the inlet opening, and the passage.

Abstract: An oral care dispenser and oral care system implementing the same. In one embodiment, the dispenser may comprise a collar having an axial passageway in which a drive component is rotatably coupled. The collar comprises a segmented neck portion and a non-segmented body portion that comprises a plurality of protuberances extending into the axial passageway. The drive component comprises at least one resilient arm that interacts with the plurality of protuberances to generate an audible signal during relative rotation.

Abstract: A dispenser (20) has a barrel (24; 198), a piston (28) upwardly movable within the barrel from a first position to a second position, and a body (22) of personal care composition at least partially within the barrel between the piston and the barrel top end (44). An actuator is coupled to the piston to shift the piston upward (toward the top end). The actuator comprises a screw member having a threaded first portion (36) engaged to the piston for relative rotation about a first axis (500). The screw has a second portion (50). A cap (60) has a first condition mounted at the barrel top end. The cap has a socket (82) in an outer surface. The cap is removable from the first condition and installable into a second condition. In the cap second condition, the socket receives the screw member second portion to emit a user-induced rotation of the cap about the first axis to, in turn, rotate the first portion.

Abstract: A cosmetic fluid dispenser, comprising in combination a vertically elongated housing structure containing upper and lower compartments, the lower compartment configured to receive and store cosmetic fluid; a dispenser tube projecting vertically from the lower interior of the lower compartment, upwardly into the upper compartment; a plunger movable vertically in the housing, the housing structure including a rotor rotatable to drive the plunger downwardly for effecting fluid displacement into and upwardly in the dispenser tube; and a valve for preventing inadvertent leakage of fluid from the tube, and characterized as openable in response to use of the dispenser.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device is provided with a container having first and second spaces for storing two different lotions respectively; a first transmission assembly in the first space; a first dispensing assembly in ratchet engagement with opening of the first space; a second transmission assembly in the second space; and a second dispensing assembly in ratchet engagement with opening of the second space. An individual is allowed to use either an application head in the first dispensing assembly or an application head in the second dispensing assembly.

Abstract: An oral hygiene tool comprises a tubular body comprising a main body tube having a first locking means, a brush section having multiple bristles and a first opening, and an end cap having a threaded pole, a turn cap and a second locking means to mate with the first locking means, to provide a lock there between. The main body tube is configured for storing a dentifrice. The tool further includes an internally threaded bob to mate with the threaded pole. The end cap is assembled with the tubular body by locking the first and the second locking means. Turning the turn cap causes the bob to move in a direction along the threaded pole causing the dentifrice to be released from the first opening.

Abstract: A dispenser for spreadable foodstuffs and other spreadable substances allowing for spreading without the need for additional utensils not a part of the packaging is disclosed. The dispenser may rapidly switch between different disposable cartridges. Part of the dispenser is designed for an extended useful lifetime while the spreadable product is delivered in a disposable container. The dispenser can also be used to measure precise amounts of spreadable foodstuff and other spreadable products without the use of any additional measuring devices.

Abstract: A package including a product chamber to which a consumer product composition is in contact, and a substantially non-moveable outer sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the product chamber. The outer sleeve has a body portion and a separate and distinct base portion. And at least one of the body portion and the base portion is permanently connected to the product chamber.

Abstract: A toothbrush combined with a toothpaste dispenser with a wall mounted holder. The present invention comprises of a twist knob that is able to push a piston up a toothpaste compartment. The piston creates pressure inside the toothpaste compartment and causes the toothpaste to travel up a main channel. The main channel branches into a plurality of smaller tubes. Each tube has a respective rubber tube dispenser that protrudes and extends from the brush head. The rubber tube dispensers allow the toothpaste to be dispensed on top of the bristles. The toothbrush additionally comprises of a mouthwash strip roll dispensing mechanism positioned in the knob. The present invention additionally comprises of audio and visual indicators to provide users with visual or hearing impairments with a signal notification of toothpaste depletion.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly including a toothbrush and a toothpaste cartridge. The toothbrush includes: a handle having a compartment to receive the toothpaste cartridge; a head having bristles; a door covering an opening of the compartment; and a conduit running from the compartment to the head to deliver toothpaste from the toothpaste cartridge in the compartment to the head and the bristles. The toothpaste cartridge includes: a housing having a cavity to store toothpaste; a piston having threads; a paste plate coupled to the piston via the threads; a knob coupled to the piston to turn the piston to move the paste plate along the piston toward the head of the toothbrush to dispense the toothpaste from the cavity to through the conduit into the bristles; and an end plate having at least one hole to discharge the toothpaste from the cavity of the cartridge to the conduit of the toothbrush.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tooth brush implement having an articulating head region and a toothpaste dispensing body region. The head region comprises a horizontal crown hingeably connecting to a first and second perpendicular side portion. Inwardly directed bristles from the crown and side portions create an encompassing brush head adapted to contact the occlusal, buccal and lingual surfaces of a tooth and gum line therebelow for cleaning and removing debris. The body region comprises an internal cavity and drive means for forcing toothpaste from the body and into the head region, wherein the head region further incorporates an internal conduit for communicating the paste onto the bristles. The drive means comprises a rotatable drive screw connected to an end cap, wherein rotation of the cap drives a ram element toward the head portion. An embodiment of the head portion further contemplates a swiveling head for angled brushing of molar surfaces.

Abstract: A container for a viscous cosmetic, in which upper and lower sections respectively positioned above and below an inner tray are air-tightly sealed off from each other so as to reduce leakage of a viscous cosmetic received in a receiving body from the upper section to the lower section.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes an applicator attached to a base, as well as a case that is at least partially filled with a fluid. The base and case are telescopically mounted together and can be relatively reciprocated to retract and extend the applicator relative to the case. A piston is mounted in the case for outwardly urging the fluid.

Abstract: A propelling container with an inner cylinder, a dispenser head, an inner plate, an annular sealing member, a rotator and a lid body. The rotator has a bottom wall part connected to a lower end of the connecting rod, and a circumferential wall part extending from a periphery of the bottom wall part along an outer face of the inner cylinder and surrounding the inner cylinder, thereby rotatably held by the inner cylinder. The rotator is provided with an elastic body repeatedly contacted with and moved away from a projection of the inner cylinder upon rotation of the rotator to generate a click feeling. A stopper is arranged on a base part of the screw rod and associated with a lower part of the inner plate when the inner plate is positioned at the lowest end of the content filling space, so that rotation of the rotator is prevented.

Abstract: An improved applicator comprises a reservoir member receiving a piston within a cavity therein, the piston being threadably actuated by a drive member that seals on the reservoir member in a rotatable relation. The piston selectively engages the reservoir member in a calibrated friction fit therebetween to ensure that the engagement is sufficient to squeegee a semi-liquid or semi-solid product contained within the reservoir cavity. Selective engagement also comprises piston anti-rotation being provided by an engaging portion of the piston comprising a shape having an elliptical cross-section that may be received within an interior surface of the reservoir member having a corresponding elliptical cross-section. Anti-rotation may alternatively be provided by an engaging portion of the piston comprising a generally cylindrical shape interrupted by a flat portion thereon, which may be received within an interior surface of the reservoir member having a corresponding cylindrical shape with a flat section.

Abstract: To generate a sense of click according to the movement of a moving member, reset screwing sections to screw in when a screwing action of the screwing sections is released, and reduce the number of components. In a container 100, when a main body cylinder 2 and an operation cylinder 3 are relatively rotated in an extending direction and relatively rotated in a retracting direction, a female screw member 5 and a moving member 4 relatively rotate, the moving member 4 moves forward and moves backward according to a screwing action of screwing sections 8, and click teeth 54 and 64 also relatively rotate in synchronization with each other. Since an elastic body 61 urges the click teeth 64 toward the click teeth 54, a sense of click is given when the moving member 4 moves forward and moves backward.

Abstract: A dispenser and brush apparatus (10) has a container (12) with a floor (22) and a top opening. The floor (22) includes an aperture therethrough. A brush (14) is received over the top opening and includes bristles (28) and a passageway (32) between the bristles and a storage interior (35) of the container for containing a flowable substance, such as shaving cream. There is a rotatable base (16) beneath the floor (22), and a stem (18) is connected to the base so as to be rotatable therewith. The stem (18), which extends through the aperture and upwardly in the container, includes a threaded portion. A movable platform (20) is threadably engaged to the stem (18) and defines a lower extent of the storage interior (35) of the container for containing the flowable substance.

Abstract: A food storage container with emptying mechanism is described. The emptying mechanism includes a platform that may be raised within the container to advance food product toward the container opening. The platform is raised by actuation of a turn wheel at the bottom outer surface of the container. Existing containers may be retrofitted to incorporate the emptying mechanism.

Abstract: A toothbrush combined with a toothpaste dispenser with a wall mounted holder. The present invention comprises of a twist knob that is able to push a piston up a toothpaste compartment. The piston creates pressure inside the toothpaste compartment and causes the toothpaste to travel up a main channel. The main channel branches into a plurality of smaller tubes. Each tube has a respective rubber tube dispenser that protrudes and extends from the brush head. The rubber tube dispensers allow the toothpaste to be dispensed on top of the bristles. The toothbrush additionally comprises of a mouthwash strip roll dispensing mechanism positioned in the knob. The present invention additionally comprises of audio and visual indicators to provide users with visual or hearing impairments with a signal notification of toothpaste depletion.

Abstract: An elongate container includes a cylindrical chamber having an opening at one end of the container. A collar is affixed to the elongate container, and a threaded rod is axially disposed within the cylindrical chamber and coupled to the collar. The collar is adapted to rotate the threaded rod relative to the elongate container. A piston is disposed within the cylindrical chamber and is threadingly engaged with the threaded rod. The piston includes a sealing ring adapted to circumferentially seal against an inner wall of the cylindrical chamber and at least two axially aligned ribs. The ribs are disposed on a side of the piston and seated against the inner wall of the cylindrical chamber. With this arrangement, rotation of the threaded rod causes translation of the piston in the axial direction.

Abstract: A fluid applicator device having the interconnected components of a container, a base, a shaft, a piston, a collar, a plurality of fluid conduction pathways and an applicator head is presented. The applicator head is rotatably mounted within the collar and slidably held in place by the inner surface of the collar. The inner surface of the collar also has a plurality of fluid conduction pathways cut into it so that a viscous fluid confined within the container may be flow into the fluid conduction pathways and onto the applicator head so that it may be soothingly applied onto a portion of a user's epidermis such as onto the lips of a user. The method of using the applicator device includes the acts of manipulating, obtaining, pressing, removing, returning, rolling, and withdrawing.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly including a toothbrush and a toothpaste cartridge. The toothbrush includes: a handle having a compartment to receive the toothpaste cartridge; a head having bristles; a door covering an opening of the compartment; and a conduit running from the compartment to the head to deliver toothpaste from the toothpaste cartridge in the compartment to the head and the bristles.

Abstract: An adjustable container is disclosed, wherein a plunger assembly disposed the container body cooperates with a support formed on an interior of the body to force the contents of the container upwardly towards a top thereof and to militate against the downward movement of said plunger assembly.

Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser comprises a brush, a cylinder, a ratchet wheel comprising internal ratchets and external ratchets, a rotating sleeve including a cosmetic reservoir and a piston. The brush is attached to the cylinder, which is rotatably attached to the revolving sleeve. The ratchet wheel is attached to the end of the cylinder disposed inside the revolving sleeve. The piston extends through the ratchet wheel and has a piston head disposed in the cosmetic reservoir of the revolving sleeve. An axial tunnel extends the entire length of the piston and communicates with a cosmetic reservoir. A needle extends from the brush into the piston axial tunnel. This cosmetic dispenser is constructed in such a way that, relative rotation of the cylinder and the rotating sleeve in a dispensing direction results in displacement of the piston head into the cosmetic reservoir and pressurized flow of a liquid cosmetic from the cosmetic reservoir to the brush.

Abstract: A package for a consumer care product that includes (a) a product chamber and (b) an outer jacket at least partially surrounding the product chamber. The product chamber comprises at least one lateral wall having an inner surface that at least partially surrounds a consumer care product. Each of the product chamber and the outer jacket contain an identifier, wherein the identifier of the product chamber and the identifier of the outer jacket coordinate to aid a consumer in selecting the desired consumer care product.

Abstract: A jar or bottle container for dispensing food items or other products that may have a liquid component and a solid component has a platform that is supported on a threaded post on the interior of the jar. A base seated at an open bottom of the jar body is turned to rotate the post and elevate the platform to push the food item upward. The platform has a ring seal and radial lip or tooth structure that rides in vertical channels formed in the inner wall of the jar body. A weight or ballast may be present in the base.

Abstract: A toothbrush combined with a toothpaste dispenser with a wall mounted holder. The present invention comprises of a twist knob that is able to push a piston up a toothpaste compartment. The piston creates pressure inside the toothpaste compartment and causes the toothpaste to travel up a main channel. The main channel branches into a plurality of smaller tubes. Each tube has a respective rubber tube dispenser that protrudes and extends from the brush head. The rubber tube dispensers allow the toothpaste to be dispensed on top of the bristles. The toothbrush additionally comprises of a mouthwash strip roll dispensing mechanism positioned in the knob.

Abstract: A dispenser for spreadable foodstuffs or spreadable non-food substances allowing for spreading without the need for additional utensils that are not part of the packaging is disclosed. Dispenser is easily refilled with replaceable cartridges and designed to keep food away from air as contents are dispensed.

Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser comprises a brush, a cylinder, a ratchet wheel comprising internal ratchets and external ratchets, a rotating sleeve including a cosmetic reservoir and a piston. The brush is attached to the cylinder, which is rotatably attached to the revolving sleeve. The ratchet wheel is attached to the end of the cylinder disposed inside the revolving sleeve. The piston extends through the ratchet wheel and has a piston head disposed in the cosmetic reservoir of the revolving sleeve. An axial tunnel extends the entire length of the piston and communicates with a cosmetic reservoir. A needle extends from the brush into the piston axial tunnel. This cosmetic dispenser is constructed in such a way that, relative rotation of the cylinder and the rotating sleeve in a dispensing direction results in displacement of the piston head into the cosmetic reservoir and pressurized flow of a liquid cosmetic from the cosmetic reservoir to the brush.

Abstract: A packaging and dispenser device for a composition may include: a casing containing a reserve of composition; a composition-dispenser mechanism including a rotary member, which, when turned in a first direction, is accompanied by the composition being dispensed; and an actuator system configured to turn on the rotary member of the composition dispenser mechanism. The actuator system may include: a first pushbutton configured to turn the rotary member in the first direction; and a second pushbutton configured to turn the rotary member in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. The rotary member being turned in the first direction may be independent of the rotary member being turned in the second direction.

Abstract: An applicator device for a fluid, pasty, gel-like, wax-like or powder product, comprising an applicator having a working region, a first conveyor having a first conveyor element, a second conveyor having a second conveyor element, a first adjusting element and a second adjusting element which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein at least in a first operating position the first conveyor responds to rotation of the two adjusting elements relative to each other and at least in a second operating position the second conveyor responds to rotation of the two adjusting elements relative to each other, and actuation of the second conveyor causes axial displacement of the second conveyor element with respect to the first and second adjusting elements, more specifically by equal distances.

Abstract: A dispenser includes an outer housing having a top defining an applicator surface and at least one dispensing opening in the applicator surface; and an inner housing defining a product space and having a top comprising at least one passage and at least one vane structure, the top being substantially adjacent to the dispensing opening of the outer housing, wherein the inner housing is rotatable relative to the outer housing around an axis so as to sequentially position the inner housing and the outer housing in an open position wherein the at least one passage of the inner housing is aligned with the at least one dispensing opening of the outer housing, and a closed position wherein the at least one vane structure of the inner housing is aligned with and blocks the at least one dispensing opening in the outer housing.

Abstract: An application device, in particular a makeup device, comprising a first region (30) for storing a fluid, gel-like or pasty product. There is provided a second region (34) for loading an applicator (14) with the cosmetic product, the second region being separated from the first region.

Abstract: To generate a sense of click according to the movement of a moving member, reset screwing sections to screw in when a screwing action of the screwing sections is released, and reduce the number of components. In a container 100, when a main body cylinder 2 and an operation cylinder 3 are relatively rotated in an extending direction and relatively rotated in a retracting direction, a female screw member 5 and a moving member 4 relatively rotate, the moving member 4 moves forward and moves backward according to a screwing action of screwing sections 8, and click teeth 54 and 64 also relatively rotate in synchronization with each other. Since an elastic body 61 urges the click teeth 64 toward the click teeth 54, a sense of click is given when the moving member 4 moves forward and moves backward.

Abstract: An elongate container includes a cylindrical chamber having an opening at one end of the container. A collar is affixed to the elongate container, and a threaded rod is axially disposed within the cylindrical chamber and coupled to the collar. The collar is adapted to rotate the threaded rod relative to the elongate container. A piston is disposed within the cylindrical chamber and is threadingly engaged with the threaded rod. The piston includes a sealing ring adapted to circumferentially seal against an inner wall of the cylindrical chamber and at least two axially aligned ribs. The ribs are disposed on a side of the piston and seated against the inner wall of the cylindrical chamber. With this arrangement, rotation of the threaded rod causes translation of the piston in the axial direction.

Abstract: A propel/repel dispenser having one or more features in combination to provide improved manufacture, assembly and use of the dispenser. Such features include a wide single lead thread, a “click” feature to provide sound and feel to a user so that propelling and repelling can be controlled, and a retention element involving a single slot extending from a central opening through which a screw structure passes upon assembly of the dispenser.

Abstract: Provided is a dischargeable cosmetics case. In the cosmetics case, upon forward rotation of a lower case body, an on/off valve is pushed up and a through hole is opened to discharge the liquid cosmetics to a brush. Inversely, upon reverse rotation of the lower case body, the on/off valve goes down and the through hole is closed to stop discharging the liquid cosmetics, thus freely controlling a discharge/non-discharge of the liquid cosmetics and preventing its outflow or leakage.

Abstract: A personal care product is disclosed comprising a personal care composition and a dispensing container having the personal care composition disposed therein. The personal care composition may have a pre-dispense G? of at least about 5,000 Pa. The personal care product provides a G? preservation percentage of no less than 10%. The dispensing container may comprise a container body having a storage void containing the personal care composition, a movable partition at least partially disposed within the storage void, a drive mechanism connected to and able to advance the movable partition, and a dispensing plate joined to the container body. The dispensing plate has an orifice through which the personal care composition is dispensed. The orifice may have an inscribed circle diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm.

Abstract: A dispensing package for a cosmetic/antiperspirant/deodorant or other stick product. The dispensing package can have a tear-away seal integrally molded with the applicator end of the package barrel. The tear-away seal, or a frangible bead forming part of the tear-away structure, can contain a tab for the user to grip when removing the tear-away seal to open the product. The dispensing package can be actuated by rotating a thumb-wheel held in place by two slots in opposing sides of the package barrel. The elevator component that ejects product from the dispensing package can be molded with an unthreaded, self-tapping hole that is tapped by insertion of the actuator spindle during assembly of the dispensing package.

Abstract: A self contained disposable toothbrush comprising a reservoir having a threaded end adapted to receive a cap in one of two positions. A brushing assembly is pivoted on the cap so that in a pre-use position the brushing element is positioned along side the reservoir. The brushing element contains bristles and an elongated connecting passage. When the brushing element is pivoted and snapped to the use position where it extends from the reservoir, the passage to the bristles is connected to liquid in the reservoir for moistening a dehydrated dentifrice. When the brushing operation is completed, the cap is unscrewed, the contents of the reservoir used for rinsing and the cap reconnected to the reservoir by a second set of threads such that the brushing element, after use, is contained within the reservoir.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser for a cream-type material or material which can be deposited by applying it to a surface, comprising a chamber with a discharge opening for receiving and storing said material, a spindle which is rotationally and longitudinally -axially arranged in the chamber, a piston which can move inside said chamber along the spindle by rotation thereof, and an operating element fixedly connected to the spindle for rotation, said spindle being provided with a least two regions having various thread pitches along the length thereof.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses petroleum-based composition dispensers, which include (a) a petroleum-based composition, (b) an opening through which petroleum-based composition is dispensed, wherein the opening has a primary axis of at least 2 cm or, preferably, at least 4 cm, and (c) a body portion. The invention provides that a user may dispense the petroleum-based composition by grasping the body portion and directly applying the composition to a desired body part, wherein hand contact with the composition is avoided. The invention eliminates the mess and need for subsequent hand washing that follows when petroleum-based compositions, such as petroleum jelly, are dispensed from conventional tubs.

Abstract: A dispensing system for spreadable foodstuffs and spreadable non-food substances allowing for dispensing of metered amounts of product and spreading without the need for additional utensils not part of the packaging is disclosed. The system is composed of a disposable container containing a spreadable food stuff or non-food substance. The container comprises a mechanism for dispensing said foodstuff or non-food substances while proportionally decreasing the volume of the container. An alternative embodiment discloses a disposable dispenser allowing for spreading foodstuffs or non-food substances without any additional utensils in an ultra-portable unit without mechanical components.

Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir is designed so as to allow for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.

Abstract: A dispenser has a multi-piece, multi-material, screw, user-engagable element, and reciprocal compliance spring arrangement.

Abstract: An emollient applicator particularly suited for use with liquid, semi-solid ointment or gel lip care products. The applicator tip has protrusions that may be hard or soft and resilient for exfoliating and massaging a user's lips. The dispensing tube is preferably a solid tube. The driving mechanism and applicator tip are sealed with the dispensing tube to allow for use of a liquid, semi-solid ointment or gel within the applicator.

Abstract: A dispensing package for a cosmetic/antiperspirant/deodorant or other stick product. The dispensing package can have a tear-away seal integrally molded with the applicator end of the package barrel. The tear-away seal, or a frangible bead forming part of the tear-away structure, can contain a tab for the user to grip when removing the tear-away seal to open the product. The dispensing package can be actuated by rotating a thumb-wheel held in place by two slots in opposing sides of the package barrel. The elevator component that ejects product from the dispensing package can be molded with an unthreaded, self-tapping hole that is tapped by insertion of the actuator spindle during assembly of the dispensing package.

Abstract: A medication dispenser has a base, an elevating rod fastened to the base and a housing. The base has an engaging tab and a removable cap. A product supporting shelf engages the elevating rod which has a spirally formed engaging ridge (or groove). The product supporting shelf has an elevating rod spirally formed ridge-receiving groove (or ridge) formed therein. The base rotates to raise and lower the product-supporting shelf. When the base is at the lowest position, the engaging tab lines up with tab-engaging slot, the two are urged together to place the tab within the slot to secure the housing to the base.

Abstract: A dispenser for metered dosing of cream-based medicines comprising a barrel, a base having a threaded rod extending therefrom, a riser having at least one flexible seal which engages the barrel, an applicator cap having apertures therein for spreading dispensed cream onto a user's skin. The user positively knows when a metered amount of cream has been dispensed by tactile and audible feedback.

Abstract: A cosmetics case comprising a cosmetics case having a lower body of the case is turns, and a piston in which is applied in inner portion of the lower body is moved lower to press the inside, with aligned to a screw rod by the turning of the lower body of the container, and thus, a check valve of which installed in upper inside hall which formed upper portion of inside of the screw rod, is pressed open then, opened a through hole, therefore, the liquid cosmetics which stored inside of the lower body is passed through a perpendicular hole, a through hole, an upper inside hole and an liquid transfer tube which formed an ejecting hole, then ejecting the liquid to a brush portion with a determined quantity of the cosmetics; The lower body is stops turning, concurrently with; to lower pressure of the inside of the lower body, and the check valve returned to the origin state by the spring power of the spring which installed inside of the upper inside hole and, close off the through hole, therefore the cosmetics can