Abstract: A dispensing closure for a container, the closure including a universal base for use with either a twist operational cap or a cap which is operational on the same base by pull/push operation. The universal base includes helical grooved channels to receive drive threads formed on the inner facing surface of a twist operational cap. The helical grooved channels do not interfere with operation of a pull/push cap when such cap is employed, as an alternative to a twist cap, for use on the same universal base.

Abstract: A trigger sprayer comprises a dispenser body, a pump mechanism adjacent the dispenser body, and a trigger adjacent the pump mechanism. The pump mechanism including a pump element moveable relative to the dispenser body between first and second positions. The trigger is connected to the pump element and moveable between first and second positions wherein movement of the trigger to its first position causes movement of the pump element to its first position and movement of the trigger to its second position causes movement of the pump element to its second position. The trigger sprayer is configured so that a first application of force by a user is needed to move the trigger from the first position to the second position and a second application of force by a user is needed to move the trigger from the second position to the first position. The trigger has first and second finger engaging portions and a finger receiving opening for receiving at least one finger of a user.