Abstract: A packaging for storing and dispensing fluid contents comprises a body defining a reservoir, wherein the body comprises a base with an aperture defined therein, a receptacle configured to store the fluid contents therein is received within the reservoir of the body, and a one-way valve positioned in the aperture. The packaging further comprises an actuator comprising a channel and an opening configured to dispense the fluid contents out of the packaging. An intermediate connecting member comprising a first connection portion configured to engage the actuator, a bellow, a second connection portion configured to engage the body, and a duckbill valve integrally formed thereon extends between the body and the actuator. The duckbill valve is aligned with the channel, and the fluid contents of the receptacle flow out of the duckbill valve, through the channel, and out of the opening upon a user applying an input to the actuator.

Abstract: A packaging for storing and dispensing fluid contents comprises a body defining a reservoir, wherein the body comprises a base with an aperture defined therein, a receptacle configured to store the fluid contents therein is received within the reservoir of the body, and a one-way valve positioned in the aperture. The packaging further comprises an actuator comprising a channel and an opening configured to dispense the fluid contents out of the packaging. An intermediate connecting member comprising a first connection portion configured to engage the actuator, a bellow, a second connection portion configured to engage the body, and a duckbill valve integrally formed thereon extends between the body and the actuator. The duckbill valve is aligned with the channel, and the fluid contents of the receptacle flow out of the duckbill valve, through the channel, and out of the opening upon a user applying an input to the actuator.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container defining a reservoir containing a liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing the liquid. Another dispensing device includes two containers attached to each other, where the first container defines a reservoir containing a first liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing liquid and the second container contains a second liquid that may be dispensed via application of a force.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container defining a reservoir containing a liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing the liquid. Another dispensing device includes two containers attached to each other, where the first container defines a reservoir containing a first liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing liquid and the second container contains a second liquid that may be dispensed via application of a force.

Abstract: Enhanced structures, devices, and techniques allow fluids and liquid products, such as cosmetics, to be applied in a cleaner and more effective manner. Various embodiments of fluid dispensing apparatuses are provided which employ fluid communication materials for promoting effective and repeatable fluid dispensing during use and resisting unwanted migration of fluids during non-use.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container defining a reservoir containing a liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing the liquid. Another dispensing device includes two containers attached to each other, where the first container defines a reservoir containing a first liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing liquid and the second container contains a second liquid that may be dispensed via application of a force.

Abstract: Enhanced structures, devices, and techniques are provided to allow fluids and liquid products, such as cosmetics, to be applied in a cleaner and more effective manner. Various embodiments of fluid dispensing apparatuses are provided which employ fluid communication materials for promoting effective and repeatable fluid dispensing during use and resisting unwanted migration of fluids during non-use.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container defining a reservoir containing a liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing the liquid. Another dispensing device includes two containers attached to each other, where the first container defines a reservoir containing a first liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing liquid and the second container contains a second liquid that may be dispensed via application of a force.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the invention provides enhanced structures, devices, and techniques that allow fluids and liquid products, such as cosmetics, to dispense in a more even, smoother, and more predictable manner from fluid containers. In one embodiment, a plug is positioned within at least a portion of an interior of a nozzle of a fluid container. The plug may include a base portion having at least one fluid flow opening formed therein and a bellows portion. In operation, the bellows portion may expand to an elongated state upon application of a threshold fluid pressure to create a pathway for communicating fluid, and may contract to a compressed state which creates a fluid communication seal between a fluid repository and dispensing orifice of the fluid container.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing access to media content are provided. A representative method includes: generating a user interface on a touchscreen display, the user interface comprising first selection components for surfacing first elements and second selection components for surfacing second elements such that the first selection components are utilized to sort the first elements and the second selection components are utilized to sort the second elements, each of the elements corresponding to a media file; and arranging the second selection components, with at least a portion of the first selection components and the second selection components being positioned in an overlying relationship such that a first location on the user interface corresponds to each of a first media file associated with the first selection components and a second media file associated with the second selection components.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the invention provides enhanced structures, devices, and techniques that allow fluids and liquid products, such as cosmetics, to dispense in a more even, smoother, and more predictable manner from fluid containers. In one embodiment, a plug is inserted into the nozzle of a squeeze tube. The plug has embossments on its surface that form longitudinal openings for the tube's fluid contents to dispense in a controlled fashion. In one embodiment, a plug is positioned within at least a portion of the interior of the nozzle of a fluid container. The plug includes a tip and a base having at least one longitudinal opening structured to create a pathway for communicating fluid from the fluid repository to the dispensing orifice on at least a portion of an outside surface of the plug upon application of a threshold fluid pressure.

Abstract: Content delivery systems and related methods are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes: a content hosting system having a wireless communication interface for communicating with mobile devices, the content hosting system being operative to: receive information corresponding to a first content item via the wireless communication interface; associate a first time indicator with the first content item; and provide the first content item to a display device such that multiple content items are displayed in a time-prioritized configuration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing access to media content are provided. A representative method includes: generating a user interface on a touchscreen display, the user interface comprising first selection components for surfacing first elements and second selection components for surfacing second elements such that the first selection components are utilized to sort the first elements and the second selection components are utilized to sort the second elements, each of the elements corresponding to a media file; and arranging the second selection components, with at least a portion of the first selection components and the second selection components being positioned in an overlying relationship such that a first location on the user interface corresponds to each of a first media file associated with the first selection components and a second media file associated with the second selection components.