U.S. patent application number 14/555046 was filed with the patent office on 2015-03-26 for dispensing device.
The applicant listed for this patent is SQUISH PAK LLC. Invention is credited to Spencer D. Sutherland.
Application Number | 20150083750 14/555046 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49511767 |
Filed Date | 2015-03-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150083750 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sutherland; Spencer D. |
March 26, 2015 |
Dispensing Device
Abstract
Dispensing devices are described which can contain at least one
substance(s) that can be squished, emptied, extruded, and/or poured
out. The dispensing devices can comprise an enclosure, a
circumferential edge portion, a dispensing port, and a squeezable
portion.
Inventors: |
Sutherland; Spencer D.;
(Anaheim, CA) |
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Applicant: |
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SQUISH PAK LLC |
Anaheim |
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US |
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Family ID: |
49511767 |
Appl. No.: |
14/555046 |
Filed: |
November 26, 2014 |
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13886090 |
May 2, 2013 |
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14555046 |
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61641477 |
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Current U.S.
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222/107 |
Current CPC
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B65D 47/2031 20130101;
B65D 83/0055 20130101; A61J 7/0053 20130101; B05B 11/0032 20130101;
A47K 5/1211 20130101; A61J 1/067 20130101; B65D 75/58 20130101;
A47K 5/122 20130101; B65D 75/322 20130101; B65D 2221/00 20130101;
B65D 35/10 20130101; B65D 75/5855 20130101; B65D 83/0409 20130101;
B65D 83/0481 20130101; B05B 11/0072 20130101; B05B 11/048 20130101;
B65D 85/72 20130101; B05B 11/007 20130101; A47K 5/1201 20130101;
B65D 75/5872 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
222/107 |
International
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B65D 83/00 20060101
B65D083/00 |
Claims
1. A dispensing device comprising: an enclosure including an
internal volume; a squeezable portion; a dispensing port; and a
circumferential edge portion wherein the circumferential edge
portion separates the dispensing device into a top portion and a
bottom portion; wherein the top portion is made of a more rigid
polymer than the bottom portion and wherein the dispensing port is
located at the circumferential edge portion.
2. A dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the internal
volume is about 0.5 fluid ounces to about 6.0 fluid ounces.
3. A dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the internal
volume contains at least one substance wherein the at least one
substance is a condiment, mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk,
lotion, soap, gel, body oil, cream, shampoo, conditioner, body
wash, baby Acetaminophen, or a medicament.
4. A dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the
circumferential edge portion is a ring, securing mechanism, border,
or rim.
5. A dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing
port is an appendage configured to be torn along a perforated
edge.
6. A dispensing device according to claim 3, wherein the at least
one substance is dispensed from the dispensing device by applying
pressure to the squeezable portion.
7. A dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing
device is formed from a compressible material wherein the
compressible material comprises at least one polymer.
8. A dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing
device comprises a substantially circular cross-section.
9. A dispensing device comprising: an enclosure including an
internal volume; a squeezable portion; a dispensing port; a
dispensing port lid; and a circumferential edge portion wherein the
circumferential edge portion separates the dispensing device into a
top portion including the dispensing port and the dispensing port
lid and a bottom portion; wherein the dispensing port lid is a
spreader having a distal end configured to spread at least one
substance housed in the enclosure.
10. A dispensing device according to claim 9, wherein the internal
volume is about 0.5 fluid ounces to about 6.0 fluid ounces.
11. A dispensing device according to claim 9, wherein the
circumferential edge portion is a ring, securing mechanism, border,
or rim.
12. A dispensing device according to claim 9, wherein the
dispensing device is formed from a compressible material wherein
the compressible material comprises at least one polymer.
13. A dispensing device according to claim 9, wherein the
dispensing device comprises a substantially circular
cross-section.
14. A dispensing device comprising: an enclosure including an
internal volume; a squeezable portion; a dispensing port; a nozzle;
and a circumferential edge portion wherein the circumferential edge
portion separates the dispensing device into a top portion
including the dispensing port and a bottom portion; wherein the top
portion is made of a more rigid polymer than the bottom portion and
wherein the nozzle is situated within the dispensing port.
15. A dispensing device according to claim 14, wherein the nozzle
is a one way nozzle.
16. A dispensing device according to claim 14, wherein the nozzle
is a spray nozzle.
17. A dispensing device according to claim 14, wherein the internal
volume is about 0.5 fluid ounces to about 6.0 fluid ounces.
18. A dispensing device according to claim 14, wherein the internal
volume contains at least one substance.
19. A dispensing device according to claim 14, wherein the
dispensing device is formed from a compressible material wherein
the compressible material comprises at least one polymer.
20. A dispensing device according to claim 14, wherein the
dispensing device comprises a substantially circular cross-section.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/886,090 filed on May 2, 2013, which claims
priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 61/641,477
filed on May 2, 2012 and U.S. provisional patent application No.
61/656,456 filed on Jun. 6, 2012, the disclosures each of which are
incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
SUMMARY
[0002] Described herein generally are dispensing devices which can
contain at least one substance that can be removed from the devices
by deforming at least a portion of the device. In some embodiments,
a substance can be squished, extruded, emptied and/or poured out.
The dispensing devices can comprise an enclosure, a circumferential
edge portion, a dispensing port, and a squeezable portion. The
dispensing devices can include internal volumes which can house the
at least one substance either together or independently.
[0003] The dispensing device can include a top portion including a
dispensing port and a bottom portion including an inset groove. The
circumferential edge portion can be a ring, securing mechanism,
border, or rim and can protrude from the device or can be formed as
a part of the device without protruding.
[0004] Methods are also described wherein the at least one
substance is dispensed from the dispensing device by squeezing at
least a portion of the squeezable enclosure. The dispensing device
can be formed partially or completely from compressible material
wherein the compressible material contains at least one
polymer.
[0005] The dispensing device can have any shape that can be at
least partially deformed to remove the substance from the internal
volume. In one embodiment, the dispensing device can be
substantially spherical. The dispensing device can also comprise a
substantially circular or oval cross-section.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 illustrates the dispensing device with a dispensing
port.
[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates the dispensing device when the dispensing
port lid is open.
[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the dispensing
device.
[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates the dispensing device where the
dispensing port lid can be an adhesive alloy or tape.
[0010] FIG. 5 illustrates the dispensing device where the
dispensing port lid can be a pressure actuated slit.
[0011] FIG. 6 illustrates pressure applied to the inset groove on
the dispensing device thereby opening the actuated slit of FIG.
5.
[0012] FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment where a person is using the
dispensing device as described herein to squish ketchup on a
hamburger.
[0013] FIG. 8A illustrates a storage compartment for the storage of
the dispensing devices.
[0014] FIG. 8B illustrates a storage compartment for the storage of
the dispensing devices with a hopper attached.
[0015] FIG. 9A illustrates a dispensing device with a tearable side
port.
[0016] FIG. 9B illustrates the dispensing device where there is a
spray nozzle or a one way nozzle inside the enclosure.
[0017] FIG. 10A illustrates a dispensing device with a spreader
hinged to the top of the dispensing device, which also acts as the
dispensing port lid, and appendages extending from the
circumferential edge portion.
[0018] FIG. 10B illustrates a side view of a dispensing device with
a spreader hinged to the top of the dispensing device, which also
acts like the dispensing port lid, and appendages extending from
the circumferential edge portion.
[0019] FIG. 11A illustrates a perspective view of a dispensing
device with a rectangular circumferential edge portion and
rectangular enclosure.
[0020] FIG. 11B illustrates the top view of the dispensing device
illustrated in FIG. 11A.
[0021] FIG. 12A illustrates a perspective view of a dispensing
device with a hexagonal circumferential edge portion and hexagonal
enclosure.
[0022] FIG. 12B illustrates the top view of the dispensing device
illustrated in FIG. 12A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Described herein are dispensing devices configured to
contain at least one substance. The dispensing devices can be
formed in such a manner that the substance(s) can be emptied from
the devices by applying pressure to and/or deforming at least a
portion of the device. Upon applying pressure and/or deforming at
least a portion of a device, the substance(s) can be said to be
squished, extruded or emptied out. In one embodiment, the
substances can be poured out. In one embodiment the dispensing
device can comprise an enclosure including an internal volume, a
circumferential edge portion and a dispensing port. The at least
one substance can be housed within the internal volume.
[0024] In one embodiment, a dispensing device can be formed from
two halves or portions, a top portion and a bottom portion, along
the circumferential edge portion. The top portion can have a
dispensing port and the bottom portion can have an inset groove.
Further, the top portion can be formed of rigid and/or
non-deformable material and the bottom portion can be formed of a
compressible and/or deformable material.
[0025] In another embodiment, the top portion and the bottom
portion can be independently sealed along the circumferential edge
portion and the top portion can have an inset groove opposite the
side with the dispensing port, and the bottom portion can have a
dispensing port opposite the side with the inset groove thereby
creating two dispensing devices in one.
[0026] In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, dispensing
device 100 comprises a dispensing port lid 102 and a
circumferential edge portion 104. Dispensing device 100 can also
include a top enclosure portion 106 and a bottom enclosure portion
108. Dispensing device 100 in open position, as illustrated in FIG.
2, can be held upside down and stabilized by the use of fingers at
the circumferential edge portion 104 and bottom enclosure portion
108 while applying pressure at inset groove 110 thereby emptying
the contents. The packaging can be convenient in that it can allow
a person to open and use dispensing device 100 with one hand. It is
especially easy to use for those with physical ailments such as but
not limited to arthritis. The use of one hand to open and use
dispensing device 100 can be particularly convenient for people
trying to multi-task.
[0027] In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6,
dispensing device 100 can include a sealed slit 502 that can be
unsealed and opened by applying pressure 604 to bottom enclosure
portion 108. When pressure 604 is applied to bottom enclosure
portion 108, sealed slit 502 unseals and opens to form a slit
dispensing port 602.
[0028] In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 3, dispensing
device 100 comprises two portions that can be halves, top half 302
and bottom half 304. In some embodiments, the two portions do not
need to be halves. For example, a top portion can be larger than a
bottom portion or vice versa. FIG. 3 illustrates a cross sectional
view of dispensing device 100 in which imaginary line 306 is drawn
to represent where circumferential edge portion 104 would be.
Bottom half 304 can contain inset groove 110 and top half 302 can
contain dispensing port 112. In one particular embodiment,
dispensing device 100 can contain a pierceable membrane located
inside dispensing device 100 at imaginary line 306 to keep the
contents in bottom half 304 separated from the contents in top half
302. For instance, there can be a piercer (not illustrated) inside
dispensing device 100, connected to inset groove 110 on the
interior of the device. Once pressure is applied to at least a
portion of inset groove 110 the piercer can pierce through a
pierceable membrane. The pierceable membrane can be located
anywhere in dispensing device 100. In a preferred embodiment the
peirceble membrane can be located in dispensing device 100 at
circumferential edge portion 104 to separate the top half 302 from
the bottom half 304.
[0029] Dispensing device 100 can have any shape that can hold at
least one substance within internal volume. For example, dispensing
device 100 can be substantially spherical. Dispensing device 100
can also comprise a substantially circular cross-section. A
substantially spherical shape can allow the enclosure to be print
on and to be easily readable and seen from all angles. The
enclosure can include one or more linear portions. For example, it
can include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, or 25 linear portions. The
enclosure can be any polygonal shape such as but not limited to a
triangle, a square, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a heptagon,
an octagon, a nonagon, or a decagon. The enclosure can also be
non-polygonal for example, a circle or oval.
[0030] Circumferential edge portion 104 can be a ring, securing
mechanism, border, or rim. Circumferential edge portion 104 can
include one or more linear portions. For example, it can include 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23, 24, or 25 linear portions. Circumferential edge portion
104 can be a polygonal shape such as but not limited to a triangle,
a square, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a heptagon, an
octagon, a nonagon, or a decagon. Circumferential edge portion 104
can also be non-polygonal for example, a circle or oval.
[0031] As an example, FIG. 11A illustrates a side view of a
dispensing device with a rectangular circumferential edge portion
and substantially rectangular enclosure. A top view of this
substantially rectangular dispensing device is illustrated in FIG.
11B. FIG. 12A illustrates a side view of a dispensing device with a
hexagonal circumferential edge portion and substantially hexagonal
enclosure. A top view of this substantially hexagonal dispensing
device is illustrated in FIG. 12B.
[0032] Dispensing device 100 can be formed in a shape to allow
multiple devices to be stacked in storage compartment 800 as
illustrated by FIG. 8. Storage compartment lid 802 can be removed
and multiple dispensing devices can be stacked in storage
compartment 800. First dispensing device 804 easily rests at the
bottom of storage compartment 800. Second dispensing device 806 can
easily be stacked on first dispensing device 804 by inset groove
110 of second dispensing device 806 lying on top of dispensing port
lid 102 of first dispensing device 804. This continues as inset
groove 110 of third dispensing device 808 lies on top of dispensing
port lid 102 of second dispensing device 806. Dispensing device 804
can easily be removed at opening 810 of storage compartment 800.
Storage compartment 800 can hold anywhere from 1 to 100 dispensing
devices. For example, there can be 1-10, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40,
40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, or 90-100 dispensing devices in
storage compartment 800.
[0033] In another embodiment, dispensing devices are stored in
hopper 902 where the removal of one dispensing device allows
through gravity for the other dispensing devices to funnel down as
illustrated in FIG. 8B. Storage compartment 800 can include a
loader device or hopper 902. Hopper 902 can hold one or more
devices that can feed into the top of storage compartment 800. The
loading of devices can be by gravity as a device is removed from
the bottom of storage compartment 800. A hopper can house 1-10,
10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, 90-100,
100-500, 500-1,000, or 1,000-5,000 or more devices.
[0034] The ease of packaging and stackability of dispensing device
100 allows for clear advertising space. Even while stacked
substantially all of top enclosure portion 106 and bottom enclosure
portion 108 can be used for advertising space by the product housed
by dispensing device 100 and/or can be clearly seen through storage
compartment 800 allowing great marketability of the product. This
can be very beneficial in attracting consumers of all types.
Further, the stackability and ease of removing one dispensing
device from storage compartment 800 without touching any of the
other dispensing devices allows for a state of sterility among the
dispensing devices remaining in storage compartment 800. This
application could be extremely useful in hospitals or doctor
offices where sterility can be important. However, this application
can also be beneficial among other establishments as well as people
in today's age are very cautious about what they touch and what
contaminants they come in contact with. For instance, people don't
want someone else's germs on their dispensing device. Thus the ease
in stackability and ability to remove one dispensing device without
touching the other is very attractive to many individuals who are
worried about becoming sick of fearful of encountering
contaminants.
[0035] Dispensing port lid 102 can be any device, substance, or
shape that can allow for sealing of the at least one substance
within the internal volume of a device. Dispensing port lid 102 can
include, but is not limited to caps, lids, snap caps, peel caps,
pressure actuated slits, spray actuated nozzles, mist nozzles,
adhesive tape, or adhesive alloy. FIG. 4 illustrates adhesive alloy
dispensing port 402 which can be peeled or pierced open. The alloy
can be but is not limited to aluminum, bismuth, chromium, cobalt,
copper, gallium, gold, indium, iron, lead, magnesium, mercury,
nickel, potassium, plutonium, rare earth alloys, scandium, silver,
sodium, titanium, tin, uranium, zinc, or zirconium. FIG. 5
illustrates pressure actuated slit dispensing port 502. Pressure
applied to inset groove 110 can cause the pressure actuated slit to
tear thereby allowing the contents of dispensing device 100 to be
squished out.
[0036] In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 9A, appendage 702,
can be connected to top enclosure portion 106 and bottom enclosure
portion 108 at or near circumferential edge 104 and serve as a
second dispensing port. Appendage 702 can be torn along the
perforated edge 706 to allow at least one substance from the
enclosure to be squished out. Appendage 702 can allow for a more
controlled placement of the at least one substance to the desired
area.
[0037] In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, nozzle 704
is situated in opening 708 of dispensing device 100. Nozzle 704 can
be but is not limited to a spray nozzle, a mist nozzle, or a
one-way nozzle. Dispensing port lid 102 is configured to cover
nozzle 704 when the dispensing device is in the closed position.
Top enclosure portion 106 of dispensing device 100 can be made of
slightly harder compressible material in relation to bottom
enclosure portion 108 to allow ideal pressure conditions for the
functioning of nozzle 704.
[0038] In yet another embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 10A,
spreader 710 can be actuated using hinge 712. Spreader 710 can
function as a lid for dispensing device 100 in the closed position.
Spreader 706 can act as a knife at distal end 714 to spread the at
least one substance housed in dispensing device 100. Distal end 714
can have any shape that allows spreading of the housed substance.
FIG. 10B illustrates dispensing device 100 with spreader 706 in the
open position as reflected by dispensing port 112. The at least one
substance can be squished onto the desired area and spread over an
area by spreader 706 at distal end 714.
[0039] In a further embodiment, as illustrated by FIG. 10A the
circumferential edge portion 104 can extend outwards on the right
and left side to form ear-like appendages 708 and 708'. Ear-like
appendages 708 and 708' on dispensing device 100 can be easier for
people with bigger hands and physical aliments to control. Ear-like
appendages 708 and 708' can allow for increased stability while
holding dispensing device 100 and applying pressure to inset groove
108 in order to squish out the at least one substance. Ear-like
appendages 708 and 708' can have any shape that aids in using
and/or holding dispensing device 100.
[0040] Dispensing device 100 can be made of a polymer, metal,
textile or a combination thereof. Further, top enclosure portion
106 and bottom enclosure portion 108 can be formed of the same or
different materials. Polymeric materials can include but are not
limited to thermosets, thermoplastics, solidified gels, tar,
stucco, resin, rubber, vulcanized rubber, synthetic rubber, cement,
silicone polymers, polyolefins, polyisobutylene, acrylic polymers,
ethylene-co-vinylacetate, polybutylmethacrylate, vinyl halide
polymers (for example, polyvinyl chloride), polyvinyl ethers (for
example, polyvinyl methyl ether), polyvinylidene halides,
polyacrylonitrile, polyvinyl ketones, polyvinyl aromatics,
polyvinyl esters, acrylonitrile-styrene copolymers, ABS resins,
ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, polyamides (for example, Nylon
66 and polycaprolactam), alkyd resins, polycarbonates,
polyoxymethylenes, polyimides, polyethers, epoxy resins,
polyurethanes, rayon, cellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose
butyrate, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellophane, cellulose
nitrate, cellulose propionate, cellulose ethers, carboxymethyl
cellulose, polytetrafluororethylene (for example, Teflon),
combinations thereof, and the like. Metal or metallic materials can
include but are not limited to aluminum, copper, tin, steel, iron,
titanium, gold, silver, cobalt, chromium, or alloys or combinations
thereof. Textile materials can include but are not limited to
paper, caroboard, fiberboard, cotton, hemp, other polymeric
textiles, and combinations thereof.
[0041] In other embodiments, dispensing device 100 can be formed of
a combination or combinations of polymeric materials, metallic
materials, and textile materials.
[0042] In yet another embodiment, the compressible material can be
aseptic. The material can be aseptic in order to prevent the
contents in dispensing device 100 from spoiling. This allows for
the contents to be refrigerated only upon opening of dispensing
device 100. For example, where the contents is sweetened condensed
milk, the sweetened condensed milk would remain unspoiled due to
compressible material which is aseptic thereby allowing the
sweetened condensed milk to be fresh upon opening of dispensing
device 100 and only require refrigeration after opening.
[0043] Further, the embodiment can also have compressible material
which is free of Bisphenol A (BPA). Compressible material free of
BPA is safer for the environment and humans. BPA is an industrial
chemical which has been found in plastic bottles and metal-based
cans since the 1960's. Toxicity reports have shown that BPA can
have negative effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate glad in
fetuses, infants, and young children. As such dispensing device 100
can provide a safer way to package edible contents in comparison
with other packaging materials that are not BPA free.
[0044] The internal volume can be but is not limited to a void, an
encasement, an empty space, or housing.
[0045] In another embodiment the internal void is an encasement
containing at least one substance. The at least one substance can
be in the form of a fluid or viscous substance. For example it
could be a liquid, solid, powder, cream, gel, polymer, or
semi-solid.
[0046] In one embodiment the substance can be a condiment, such as
but not limited to ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise (regular, light,
low-fat, fat-free), relish, sweet relish, oil, vinegar, salad
dressing, peanut butter, jelly, jam, sweetened condensed milk, grey
poupon, BBQ sauce, honey mustard sauce, spicy wing sauce, A1 steak
sauce, cocktail sauce, tarter sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, brown
and white gravy, pizza tomato sauce, hot sauce, Tabasco sauce,
sriracha hot chili sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, balsamic
vinegar, honey, nutella, frosting, cooking oil, liquid pancake
batter, liquid waffle batter, soft butter, sour cream, cream cheese
and coffee creamer. Dispensing device 100 offers an innovative
enhancement to the way current condiment packaging controls the
consumer; dispensing device 100 gives the piloting controls back so
the consumer can "land" the liquid anywhere they want, using just
one hand.
[0047] In yet another embodiment the substance can be related to
personal care such as but not limited to body lotion, hand lotion,
aftershave, soap, hand sanitizer, bath salts, powder, gel, body
oil, cream, shampoo, conditioner, sample shampoos, hair gels, body
soaps/washes, moisturizer, shaving cream, toothpaste, facial soap,
anti-aging cream, mouth wash, aspracream, soothing gels or creams,
suntan lotion, sample intensive conditioners, and sexual lubricant.
These substances can be packaged into dispensing device 100 at a
certain travel size approved by the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA). Further, the substances can be packaged into
dispensing device 100 for single-use in hotels, cruise lines,
resorts, hotel chains, fast food restaurants, and airport lounge
retail stores.
[0048] In even yet another embodiment the substance can be a
medicament, therapeutic agent, and/or drug which may or may not
include an active agent. A medicament can include any compound or
drug having a therapeutic effect in an animal. Exemplary, non
limiting examples include anti-proliferatives including, but not
limited to, macrolide antibiotics including FKBP-12 binding
compounds, estrogens, chaperone inhibitors, protease inhibitors,
protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors, leptomycin B, peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor gamma ligands (PPAR.gamma.),
hypothemycin, nitric oxide, bisphosphonates, epidermal growth
factor inhibitors, antibodies, proteasome inhibitors, antibiotics,
anti-inflammatories, anti-sense nucleotides and transforming
nucleic acids. Drugs can also refer to bioactive agents including
anti-proliferative compounds, cytostatic compounds, toxic
compounds, anti-inflammatory compounds, chemotherapeutic agents,
analgesics, antibiotics, protease inhibitors, statins, nucleic
acids, polypeptides, growth factors and delivery vectors including
recombinant micro-organisms, liposomes, and the like. Exemplary
FKBP-12 binding agents include sirolimus (rapamycin), tacrolimus,
everolimus, temsirolimus and zotarolimus.
[0049] In one embodiment, a medicament can be baby Acetaminophen
(TYLENOL.RTM.), single-use androgel, single-use NEOSPORIN.RTM.,
single-use burn cream soother, single-use aloe vera, single-use
arthritis cream, single-use cough syrup, hydrogen peroxide,
sanitizer, or wound irrigation (ER surgery).
[0050] In another embodiment the substance can be related to health
and beauty products such as, but not limited to, perfume, cologne,
make-up, foundation, and nail polish remover.
[0051] In yet another embodiment the substance can be related to
sports nutrition such as, but not limited to, GU energy gel, hammer
gel, liquid Gatorade concentrate, Gatorade fuel pouch, accel gel,
protein powder, energy boosts, and stimulants.
[0052] In a further embodiment the substance can be related to
industrial use such as machine oils or machine lubricants.
[0053] In yet another embodiment the substance can be alcoholic
beverages (which are mixable or not), JELL-O.RTM. shots, paint,
mosquito/bug spray repellant or cake frosting for cake
decorating.
[0054] In another embodiment, dispensing devices as described
herein can have an internal volume of 3.0 fluid ounces and in
another 6.0 fluid ounces. The internal volume can be anywhere from
0.5 fluid ounces to about 1.5 liters. The internal volume can be
about 0.5 to about 1.0 fluid ounces, about 1.0 to about 2.0 fluid
ounces, about 2.0 to about 3.0 fluid ounces, about 3.0 to about 4.0
fluid ounces, about 4.0 to about 5.0 fluid ounces, about 5.0 to
about 6.0 fluid ounces, about 6.0 fluid ounces to about 7.0 fluid
ounces, about 7.0 fluid ounces to about 8.0 fluid ounces, about 8.0
fluid ounces to about 9.0 fluid ounces, about 9.0 fluid ounces to
about 10.0 fluid ounces, about 10.0 fluid ounces to about 11.0
fluid ounces, about 11.0 fluid ounces to about 12.0 fluid ounces,
about 12.0 fluid ounces to about 13.0 fluid ounces, about 13.0
fluid ounces to about 14.0 fluid ounces, about 14.0 fluid ounces to
about 15.0 fluid ounces, about 15.0 fluid ounces to about 16.0
fluid ounces, about 16.0 fluid ounces to about 17.0 fluid ounces,
about 17.0 fluid ounces to about 18.0 fluid ounces, about 18.0
fluid ounces to about 19.0 fluid ounces, about 19.0 fluid ounces to
about 20.0 fluid ounces, about 21.0 fluid ounces to about 22.0
fluid ounces, about 22.0 fluid ounces to about 23.0 fluid ounces,
about 23.0 fluid ounces to about 24.0 fluid ounces, about 24.0
fluid ounces to about 25.0 fluid ounces, about 25.0 fluid ounces to
about 26.0 fluid ounces, about 26.0 fluid ounces to about 27.0
fluid ounces, about 27.0 fluid ounces to about 28.0 fluid ounces,
about 28.0 fluid ounces to about 29.0 fluid ounces, about 29.0
fluid ounces to about 30.0 fluid ounces, about 30.0 fluid ounces to
about 31.0 fluid ounces, about 31.0 fluid ounces to about 32.0
fluid ounces, about 32.0 fluid ounces to about 33.0 fluid ounces,
about 33.0 fluid ounces to about 34.0 fluid ounces, about 34.0
fluid ounces to about 35.0 fluid ounces, about 35.0 fluid ounces to
about 36.0 fluid ounces, about 36.0 fluid ounces to about 37.0
fluid ounces, about 37.0 fluid ounces to about 38.0 fluid ounces,
about 38.0 fluid ounces to about 39.0 fluid ounces, about 39.0
fluid ounces to about 40.0 fluid ounces, about 40.0 fluid ounces to
about 41.0 fluid ounces, about 41.0 fluid ounces to about 42.0
fluid ounces, about 42.0 fluid ounces to about 43.0 fluid ounces,
about 43.0 fluid ounces to about 44.0 fluid ounces, about 44.0
fluid ounces to about 45.0 fluid ounces, about 45.0 fluid ounces to
about 46.0 fluid ounces, about 46.0 fluid ounces to about 47.0
fluid ounces, about 47.0 fluid ounces to about 48.0 fluid ounces,
about 48.0 fluid ounces to about 49.0 fluid ounces, about 49.0
fluid ounces to about 50.0 fluid ounces, about 50.0 fluid ounces to
about 51.0 fluid ounces.
EXAMPLE 1
Squishing Ketchup onto a Hamburger Bun
[0055] As illustrated, in FIG. 7, the dispensing device is used to
apply ketchup onto a hamburger bun. The person first takes the
dispensing device and opens the dispensing port lid. The dispensing
port lid is a snap cap. The person then turns the dispensing device
upside down while stabilizing it in the open position using the
middle finger and index finger at the circumferential edge portion
and squeezable enclosure. Any fingers can be used to stabilize the
dispensing device. The thumb then applies pressure onto the inset
groove of the dispensing device in order to squish out the ketchup.
The burger can then be enjoyed.
EXAMPLE 2
Salad Dressing Creation
[0056] The dispensing device is used to create an oil-vinegar
dressing. The dispensing device contains a pierceable membrane at
imaginary line 306 located at the circumferential edge portion to
separate the top enclosure portion of the dispensing device from
the bottom enclosure portion of the dispensing device. The top
enclosure portion of the dispensing device contains the dispensing
port and the bottom enclosure portion of the dispensing device
contains the inset groove. The top enclosure portion houses the
vinegar while the bottom enclosure portion houses the oil. Once a
person is ready to eat their salad they can create a delicious
oil-vinegar based dressing by keeping the dispensing port lid
intact turning the dispensing device upside down and stabilizing it
in their fingers while applying pressure to the inset groove with
the thumb. The pressure applied to the inset groove allows a
piercer located inside the enclosure at the inset groove to pierce
through the pierceable membrane thereby allowing the oil and
vinegar to come into contact with one another and mix. The
dispensing device can then be given a little shake and the
dispensing port lid opened. Pressure can then be applied again
while the dispensing device is open to empty out the oil-vinegar
dressing onto the salad. The salad can then be enjoyed anytime
anywhere with the convenient instant oil-vinegar dressing on hand.
No longer does one have to worry about how to store their dressing
and worry about spillage.
EXAMPLE 3
Moisturizer on the Go
[0057] The dispensing device is used to apply moisturizer to the
skin. The person first takes the dispensing device and opens the
dispensing port lid. The dispensing port lid is a peel cap. The
person then turns the dispensing device upside down while
stabilizing it in the open position using the middle finger and
index finger at the circumferential edge portion and enclosure. The
thumb then applies pressure onto the inset groove of the dispensing
device in order to squish out the moisturizer onto the desired
area. The dispensing device is for a single use and is thrown out
upon removal of all the moisturizer. This is extremely convenient
for camping trips, trips in general, and for the average women on
the go whose purse is too heavy to carry a bulky store brought
moisturizer and desires that easy single use moisturizer to
moisturize her skin during the day. The advantage is also having a
different scented moisturizer for each day of the week. There is no
monotony but only variety.
EXAMPLE 4
Camping Meals
[0058] The dispensing device is used to make peanut butter and
jelly sandwiches on a camping trip. There are two 3.0 fluid ounce
dispensing devices; one contains peanut butter and the other jelly.
Both dispensing devices have a spreader hinged to the top enclosure
portion of the dispensing device. The spreader acts as both a knife
and a snap cap to cover the dispensing port. The spreader is
snapped open and the dispensing device turned upside down and
stabilized by the index and middle finger. Pressure is then applied
to the inset groove of the dispensing device with the thumb. The
peanut butter or jelly, depending on which dispensing device is
used first, is then squished onto the bread. The spreader then acts
as a knife and spreads the peanut butter and jelly all over the
bread. The spreader snaps back onto the dispensing port of the
dispensing device to reseal the dispensing device. This is
particularly beneficial for the wilderness because being able to
reseal the dispensing devices will keep the smell of food intact
and not attract bears and other animals.
EXAMPLE 5
Perfume/Cologne on the Go
[0059] The dispensing device is used to store cologne or perfume
for travel or everyday use when on the go. A 0.5 fluid ounce
dispensing device contains men's cologne. There is a sponge
applicator inside the enclosure at the dispensing port. The desired
amount of cologne can be applied to the sponge applicator by the
amount of pressure exerted by the thumb on the inset groove. The
dispensing device is turned upside down and stabilized by the index
and middle finger. Pressure is then applied to the inset groove of
the dispensing device with the thumb and then the cologne gets
absorbed by the sponge applicator. The dispensing port lid is then
opened and the cologne applied onto the desired area by the sponge
applicator. The sponge applicator can be provided separately
opposed to being situated inside the enclosure.
EXAMPLE 6
Applying Paint without Bulky Cans
[0060] The dispensing device is used to apply paint to a desired
area. This is convenient for the painter who wants to do a touch up
or wants to paint without the bulkiness of paint cans. The 6.0
fluid ounce dispensing device contains the desired paint. There is
a sponge applicator inside the enclosure at the dispensing port.
The desired amount of paint can be applied to the sponge applicator
by the amount of pressure exerted by the thumb on the inset groove.
The dispensing device is turned upside down and stabilized by the
index and middle finger. Pressure is then applied to the inset
groove of the dispensing device with the thumb and then the paint
gets absorbed by the sponge applicator. The dispensing port lid is
then opened and the paint can be applied onto the desired area by
the sponge applicator. The sponge applicator can be provided
separately opposed to being situated inside the enclosure.
EXAMPLE 7
Makeup on the Go
[0061] The dispensing device is used to apply makeup/foundation to
the face. This is convenient for the woman who wishes to try
different foundations, for instance one day she could be tanner
than the next without the sun. The dispensing device is a 2.0 fluid
ounces dispensing device with desired foundation shade. There is a
sponge applicator inside the enclosure at the dispensing port. The
desired amount of foundation can be applied to the sponge
applicator by the amount of pressure exerted by the thumb on the
inset groove. The dispensing device is turned upside down and
stabilized by the index and middle finger. Pressure is then applied
to the inset groove of the dispensing device with the thumb and
then the foundation gets absorbed by the sponge applicator. The
dispensing port lid is then opened and the foundation applied onto
the desired area by the sponge applicator. The sponge applicator
can be provided separately opposed to being situated inside the
enclosure.
EXAMPLE 8
Wash your Pet Anywhere without the Mess
[0062] The dispensing device is used to wash a pet. The dispensing
device is 2.0 fluid ounces and contains animal safe shampoo for
dogs. The dispensing device has a brush hinged to the top of the
squeezable enclosure of the dispensing device. The brush acts as
both a brush and a snap cap to cover the dispensing port of the
dispensing device. The bristles of the brush point upwards from the
dispensing port so that the non-bristle side is used to reseal the
dispensing device and act as a dispensing port lid. The brush is
snapped open and the dispensing device turned upside down and
stabilized by the index and middle finger. Pressure is then applied
to the inset groove of the dispensing device with the thumb. The
shampoo is then squished onto the dog. The brush can then be used
to brush the shampoo through the wet hair of the dog. Water can
then be poured on the dog to wash away the shampoo. The brush snaps
back onto the dispensing port of the dispensing device to reseal
the dispensing device. This is particularly beneficial as the dog
can be bathed anywhere where there is water. The brush can also be
provided separately and a dispensing port lid such as a snap cap
used instead of the brush.
EXAMPLE 9
Mosquito Spray Repellant
[0063] The dispensing device is used to spray mosquito repellant.
This is convenient for camping trips and travel even in your own
back yard during those beautiful summer nights. The dispensing
device is a 3.0 fluid ounces dispensing device with mosquito
repellant. There is a spray mist nozzle situated inside the
enclosure at the dispensing port. The dispensing port lid is opened
and the dispensing device turned upside down and stabilized by the
index and middle finger. Pressure is then applied to the inset
groove of the dispensing device with the thumb and the mosquito
repellant gets sprayed out onto the desired area. The dispensing
port lid can then be closed to reseal the dispensing device for
later use.
[0064] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing
quantities of ingredients, properties such as molecular weight,
reaction conditions, and so forth used in the specification and
claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by
the term "about." Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary,
the numerical parameters set forth in the specification and
attached claims are approximations that may vary depending upon the
desired properties sought to be obtained by the present invention.
At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application
of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of the claims, each
numerical parameter should at least be construed in light of the
number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary
rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and
parameters setting forth the broad scope of the invention are
approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific
examples are reported as precisely as possible. Any numerical
value, however, inherently contains certain errors necessarily
resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective
testing measurements.
[0065] The terms "a," "an," "the" and similar referents used in the
context of describing the invention (especially in the context of
the following claims) are to be construed to cover both the
singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or
clearly contradicted by context. Recitation of ranges of values
herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of
referring individually to each separate value falling within the
range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is
incorporated into the specification as if it were individually
recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in
any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise
clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples,
or exemplary language (e.g., "such as") provided herein is intended
merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a
limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No
language in the specification should be construed as indicating any
non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0066] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the
invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations.
Each group member may be referred to and claimed individually or in
any combination with other members of the group or other elements
found herein. It is anticipated that one or more members of a group
may be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of
convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or
deletion occurs, the specification is deemed to contain the group
as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush
groups used in the appended claims.
[0067] Certain embodiments of this invention are described herein,
including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the
invention. Of course, variations on these described embodiments
will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon
reading the foregoing description. The inventor expects skilled
artisans to employ such variations as appropriate, and the
inventors intend for the invention to be practiced otherwise than
specifically described herein. Accordingly, this invention includes
all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in
the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law.
Moreover, any combination of the above-described elements in all
possible variations thereof is encompassed by the invention unless
otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by
context.
[0068] In closing, it is to be understood that the embodiments of
the invention disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles
of the present invention. Other modifications that may be employed
are within the scope of the invention. Thus, by way of example, but
not of limitation, alternative configurations of the present
invention may be utilized in accordance with the teachings herein.
Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to that precisely
as shown and described.
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