Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing dispensable material such as creams, emulsions or the like, including structure for controlling the direction of rotation of the applicator which causes dispensing of the dispensable material whereby a user of the dispenser is able only to rotate the applicator in the proper direction which causes dispensing and is not able to rotate the applicator in the improper direction which does not cause dispensing. Also, an applicator provided with structure for preventing post-dispensing of dispensable material wherein unwanted further dispensing of dispensable material is prevented upon cessation of rotation of the applicator to cause wanted dispensing of dispensable material.

Abstract: An improved sealing apparatus for applicators of the type having means for sealing an exposed surface of an applicator from the environment comprises means for positively locking the sealing means, means for unlocking the sealing means and means for disengaging the sealing means.