Abstract: A multi-use applicator and methods for dispensing compounds. The applicator is configured for use with a compressible tubular container. The applicator has a holding member, where the holding member incorporates a fastening mechanism to secure the compressible tubular container. Once the compressible tubular container is secured to the holding member, a cover may be placed over the container and connected to the holding member. The cover may include at least one compressible side which when pressed would facilitate the extraction of the materials out of the compressible tubular container.

Abstract: A device for expressing a substance from a deformable tube has a casing with a base end, a top portion opposite the base end and side wall portions intermediate the base end and the top portion. A squeezer is received in the casing. The squeezer has two opposing jaws for gripping and expressing a substance from the tube. The casing has an aperture in the top portion through which a discharge outlet of the tube is extendable. The casing also has apertures in opposing parts of the side wall portions through which the jaws can be actuated. The squeezer has a manual lever element on at least one jaw, which is attached to the jaw by a fulcrum so that manual pressure applied to the lever element about the fulcrum causes flexing of the jaw and squeezing of the tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing squeezable tubes therein includes a plurality of vertical compartments that are each adapted to hold one squeezable tube. A plurality of moveable front members are adapted to move up or down between an opposite pair of sidewalls to retain an upper portion of the tube in position. An open top allows easy tube insertion or removal while a lower shelf retains the bottom of each tube. A bottom strip ensures that each tube will remain in position. According to a first modification, the interior sidewalls are adjustable to accommodate a variable spacing between them. Modified moveable front members include a variable width to accommodate the variable spacing between the adjustable interior sidewalls. According to a second modification, each tube is retained by a pair of curved side members that narrow toward the bottom of each compartment. An apparatus to secure a tube in an inverted position and to dispense a substance from a bottom opening is described.

Abstract: A holding system for a dispensing system for hardenable materials comprising a dispensing gun and a product cartridge having a dispensing tip defining a dispensing opening. The holding system comprises a holding structure and a plug projection. Optionally, one or more guide ribs may be used. The holding structure comprises a side wall and a bottom wall and defines a main opening and a cartridge chamber. The plug projection extends from the bottom wall into the cartridge chamber. The at least one guide rib extends from the side wall into the cartridge chamber. The cartridge chamber is sized and dimensioned to receive the product cartridge. When the product cartridge is placed into the cartridge chamber, the guide rib is arranged to engage a portion of the dispensing system to facilitate entry of the plug projection into the dispensing opening. Optionally, one or more wall openings may be formed in the holding structure adjacent to the plug projection.

Abstract: A tube stand has a base with an interior space for receiving a spent portion of a tube, a panel removably attached to the bottom of the base, and a sleeve removably attached to the cover of the base. The sleeve preferably has a pseudo-conical shape with a circular transverse cross-section at its top end and an elliptical transverse cross-section at its bottom end. The sleeve provides vertical support for the upper portion of the tube but is advantageously removed to allow the base to still neatly hold the tube in an accessible manner when it is nearly empty. An alternative embodiment uses a lid with wedge blocks having V-shaped ramp surfaces that guide the end of the tube into a slot, the ramp surfaces providing lateral support for the tube.

Abstract: A disposable holder comprising: a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is a disposable carrier comprising a substantially horizontal carrier plate having at least one opening for receiving a toothbrush; a substantially vertical wall connected to the carrier plate to extend upwardly therefrom; and at least two mounting pins connected to a bottom surface of the carrier plate and opposite the vertical wall; and wherein the second member is a mounting bracket for holding the disposable carrier comprising: a substantially vertical back wall; a substantially horizontal support plate extending outwardly from the vertical back wall having at least two apertures for securely receiving the mounting pins; and at least one bracket extending from the vertical back wall to the horizontal support plate for supporting the horizontal support plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a support system for an inverted toothpaste tube. The support system has a housing formed of a one piece plastic construction, fabricated of a rigid material selected from the class of rigid materials including plastic, ceramic and metal, preferably plastic. The housing is further provided with a flat circular lower end for being positioned securely on a counter as well as a circular upper end. A frusto-conical exterior surface is located therebetween with a central bore therethrough. The bore has a vertical central axis with the exterior surface at an angle from the vertical axis of the bore. The central bore has a cylindrical lower part of a reduced diameter and a length for receiving the toothpaste cap. The central bore also has a cylindrical upper portion of an enlarged diameter and a length to receive a lower portion of the tube. The bore also has a frusto-conical intermediate section between the upper and lower portions for receiving and supporting the shoulder.

Abstract: A combination of a compact, economical, decorative, rigid, one-piece holder and a squeezable collapsible dispensing tube, where the holder has a supporting base with a planar bottom standing surface to which are attached two side walls such that their substantially planar inner surface face each other and form a substantially upright V-shaped notch. The dimension of the V-shaped notch, such as its height, its top opening width, and the width of the inner surfaces of the side walls, are such that a sufficient length of the bottom section of a full collapsible dispensing tube fits into and is firmly grasped by the V-shaped notch and is securely held in an upright position. These same dimensions should also be sufficient that a partially-emptied, collapsible dispensing tube, which has been flattened and folded a plurality of time--generally about four or five times for a toothpaste tube--fits into and is securely held upright by the notch of the holder.

Abstract: A toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder is disclosed for holding various sized and shaped toothpaste tubes. The toothpaste tube holder includes slots for ease of access of the toothpaste tube and for providing a wedging action for securely holding the toothpaste tube in a rolled-up position when not in use. The holder also provides a plurality of recessed shelves for holding other types of toothpaste containers. Finally, the device comprises an enclosed cavity for holding toothbrushes, the cavity being accessible from a removable base tray.

Abstract: A device for sealing the open tip of a tubular dispenser is disclosed including one tubular member closed at one end and having an inside diameter sufficient to receive the dispenser and adapted to receive a liquid therein for immersing the tip of the dispenser when located in the receptacle.

Abstract: A toothpaste tube holder 10 is disclosed for holding a toothpaste tube 50 when either full or rolled. The toothpaste tube holder 10 includes slots 20 for ease of access of the toothpaste tube 50 and for providing a wedging action for securely holding the toothpaste tube 50 in a rolled-up position when not in use.

Abstract: A display holder, useful as a children's dental hygiene teaching aid and adapted to hold three or more different but related functional articles, such as toothbrushes, tubes of toothpaste and dispensers for dental floss, includes a display surface having a scene depicted thereon such that parts of the scene relate to and are adapted to include the functional articles, when held in place therein, to participate in and complete the scene, and has means for holding the functional articles in place with respect to the display surface so that they participate in and complete the scene depicted.

Abstract: A display holder, useful as a children's dental hygiene teaching aid and adapted to hold three or more different but related functional articles, such as toothbrushes, tubes of toothpaste and dispensers for dental floss, includes a display surface having a scene depicted thereon such that parts of the scene relate to and are adapted to include the functional articles, when held in place therein, to participitate in and complete the scene, and has means for holding the functional articles in place with respect to the display surface so that they participate in and complete the scene depicted. Preferably the display holder is made of a pair of three dimensional film plastic forms, made by vacuum forming of sheet materials, which are held together, the scene is that of a tooth, representing a castle, and includes as parts of the scene means for holding a toothbrush, tube of toothpaste and dispenser, of dental floss, all of which represent decay fighters or weapons used to protect against tooth decay.