GB2173776A - Dispenser cap - Google Patents

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GB2173776A
GB2173776A GB08418042A GB8418042A GB2173776A GB 2173776 A GB2173776 A GB 2173776A GB 08418042 A GB08418042 A GB 08418042A GB 8418042 A GB8418042 A GB 8418042A GB 2173776 A GB2173776 A GB 2173776A
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George Mccabe
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/2018—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
    • B65D47/2031—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure the element being formed by a slit, narrow opening or constrictable spout, the size of the outlet passage being able to be varied by increasing or decreasing the pressure

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Abstract

A dispenser cap for flowable materials, such as toothpaste, is provided with a slot-shaped aperture through which the material can be extruded from its container (typically a flexible tube) in the form of a flat ribbon. In this way, more control can be maintained over the amount of material to be dispensed at a time. A cover having an internal bead which engages and seals the slot may be provided for the cap.

Description

SPECIFICATION Economic dispenser This invention relates mainly to the dispensing of materials having a constituent formative yielding plastic base, and includes viscous fluids whether they be composite or natural. The invention is aimed specifically at the dispensing of tooth-paste, and its unnecessary waste.
The aperture in most tubes of 50 ml tooth-paste on the market at the present time is between 5 mm to 8 mm diameter. Therefore, when the tube is compressed the volume of paste exuded far exceeds the quantity required to clean one's teeth - but when the invention (Dispenser) is screwed to the tooth-paste and the same pressure applied, a ribbon of paste emerges 1 mm thick and 8 mm wide enough to cover any toothbrush bristles.
When placing the Cap 2 all it needs is a slight twist until the angle on the Dispenser 1 locates with the angle on the Cap 2. Then a gentle thrust, the two will then seal by the bead inside the Cap 2 locating in the recess of the Dispenser 1.
1. A dispenser comprising a cap locatable on a nozzle, and a slot in the cap through which flowable material may be extruded.
2. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slot is of the order of one millimetre wide.
3. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising a cover adapted to fit over the cap whenever material is not being extruded through it.
4. A dispenser as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cover includes a flange arranged to fit into the said slot.
5. A dispenser, substantially as herein described with reference to either of the accompanying drawings.
6. A method of extruding a flowable material, the method comprising the steps of passing the material through a nozzle, and through a slot provided in a cap located over the nozzle.
7. A method as claimed in claim 6, further comprising the step of placing a cover over the cap after completion of the extrusion step, and fitting a flange of the cover into the slot.
8. A method as claimed in claim 6 or 7, wherein the flowable material is toothpaste.
9. A method of extruding a flowable material, substantially as herein described with reference to either of the accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Economic dispenser This invention relates mainly to the dispensing of materials having a constituent formative yielding plastic base, and includes viscous fluids whether they be composite or natural. The invention is aimed specifically at the dispensing of tooth-paste, and its unnecessary waste. The aperture in most tubes of 50 ml tooth-paste on the market at the present time is between 5 mm to 8 mm diameter. Therefore, when the tube is compressed the volume of paste exuded far exceeds the quantity required to clean one's teeth - but when the invention (Dispenser) is screwed to the tooth-paste and the same pressure applied, a ribbon of paste emerges 1 mm thick and 8 mm wide enough to cover any toothbrush bristles. When placing the Cap 2 all it needs is a slight twist until the angle on the Dispenser 1 locates with the angle on the Cap 2. Then a gentle thrust, the two will then seal by the bead inside the Cap 2 locating in the recess of the Dispenser 1. CLAIMS
1. A dispenser comprising a cap locatable on a nozzle, and a slot in the cap through which flowable material may be extruded.
2. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slot is of the order of one millimetre wide.
3. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising a cover adapted to fit over the cap whenever material is not being extruded through it.
4. A dispenser as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cover includes a flange arranged to fit into the said slot.
5. A dispenser, substantially as herein described with reference to either of the accompanying drawings.
6. A method of extruding a flowable material, the method comprising the steps of passing the material through a nozzle, and through a slot provided in a cap located over the nozzle.
7. A method as claimed in claim 6, further comprising the step of placing a cover over the cap after completion of the extrusion step, and fitting a flange of the cover into the slot.
8. A method as claimed in claim 6 or 7, wherein the flowable material is toothpaste.
9. A method of extruding a flowable material, substantially as herein described with reference to either of the accompanying drawings.
GB08418042A 1984-07-16 1984-07-16 Dispenser cap Withdrawn GB2173776A (en)

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Citations (7)

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GB252046A (en) * 1924-11-06 1926-05-27 Leslie Charles John Davis Improvements in or relating to collapsible tubes for use in the decoration of confectionery and other edibles
GB271479A (en) * 1926-05-22 1927-12-08 Simon Irving Copen Improvements in collapsible tubes or containers
GB306499A (en) * 1927-11-22 1929-02-22 Charles William Ivor Thomas Improved powder distributor
GB759759A (en) * 1953-02-16 1956-10-24 Malcolm Anderson Improvements in or relating to spreading dispensers
GB772914A (en) * 1954-12-22 1957-04-17 French Co R T Improvements relating to dispensing devices for liquid containers
US3851806A (en) * 1973-04-02 1974-12-03 Continental Can Co Dispenser with nozzle cut-off
GB2102398A (en) * 1981-06-17 1983-02-02 Otk Keskusosuusliiki Dispenser for fluids

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB252046A (en) * 1924-11-06 1926-05-27 Leslie Charles John Davis Improvements in or relating to collapsible tubes for use in the decoration of confectionery and other edibles
GB271479A (en) * 1926-05-22 1927-12-08 Simon Irving Copen Improvements in collapsible tubes or containers
GB306499A (en) * 1927-11-22 1929-02-22 Charles William Ivor Thomas Improved powder distributor
GB759759A (en) * 1953-02-16 1956-10-24 Malcolm Anderson Improvements in or relating to spreading dispensers
GB772914A (en) * 1954-12-22 1957-04-17 French Co R T Improvements relating to dispensing devices for liquid containers
US3851806A (en) * 1973-04-02 1974-12-03 Continental Can Co Dispenser with nozzle cut-off
GB2102398A (en) * 1981-06-17 1983-02-02 Otk Keskusosuusliiki Dispenser for fluids

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD668541S1 (en) 2010-12-22 2012-10-09 Elc Management Llc Applicator tip

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