CA2125160C - Dispenser of doses of liquid soap or the like - Google Patents
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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
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- 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
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a measuring dispenser (1) for liquid soap, shampoo, or similar liquids, with a replaceable refill unit that is made up of a supply container (5) and a removal system (25) that is connected thereto, and which is held in a holder (2) so as to be releasable, it being possible to remove the liquid from the supply container (5) through an outlet valve (26) of the removal system (25) that closes automatically.
In order to satisfy even the most stringent requirement with respect to hygiene, the measuring dispenser (1) according to the present invention is such that the supply container (5) is configured in at least one are so as to be flexible and exposed, and so that pressure can be applied to it, and such that the outlet valve (26) can be opened by the application of pressure to the container walls of the supply container (5).
In order to satisfy even the most stringent requirement with respect to hygiene, the measuring dispenser (1) according to the present invention is such that the supply container (5) is configured in at least one are so as to be flexible and exposed, and so that pressure can be applied to it, and such that the outlet valve (26) can be opened by the application of pressure to the container walls of the supply container (5).
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A MEASURING DISPENSER FOR LIQUID SOAP
OR THE LIKE
The present invention relates to a measuring dispenser for liquid soap, shampoo, or similar liquids, this having a replaceable refill unit, which is formed from a liquid supply container and a removal system that is connected with this, and which is held in a holder so as to be releasable, the liquid being removable from the supply container through an outlet valve that shuts automatically and which is part of the removal system.
Measuring dispensers in the most varied forms have been known for a considerable time. They are mostly used .in the form of wall-mounted measuring dispensers and dispense liquid soap, for example, when a knob is pushed.
Also familiar is a wall-mounted measuring dispenser that has a supply container that can be charged with liquid soap or similar material and is held in a holder that can bEa secured to a wall.
A refill cartridge forms this supply container and this can be inserted into the holder. Once emptied, thEa supply container can be removed from the housing and replaced by a full supply container. The liquid filling is removed from this known measuring dispenser by means of a pump, said pump being integrated into the housing when the operating lever for the pump extending outward in the lower area of the housing.
Because of the fact that the individual supply containers of this measuring dispenser are formed as replaceable refill cartridges that have to be connected with the pump that. is provided in the interior of the housing once they have been inserted into the holder, these known measuring dispensers can be filled in a very simple manner. However, it is a disadvantage that the pump that 21Z~1~~~
is integrated into the housing is easily soiled and after specific filling determines the measuring dispenser after the first use.
Various strains of bacteria can develop because of the formation of gum in the pump and the connecting area ibetween it and the supply container and the presence of such bacteria works against the stringent hygienic demands that are to be met during the removal of the filling. Furthermore, these known measuring dispensers are frequently such that the user associates their external shape with a washroom or the like.
CH-PS 339 351 describes a soap dispenser of the type described in the introduction hereto; the supply containear of this is formed as a glass bottle. This glass bottle is connected to a removal system to form a refill unit that is held in a holder of this known soap dispenser so as to be releasable therefrom. To this end, the bottom of the bottle is acted upon by a spring clip of the holder that is of~a matching shape, whereas the neck of the glass bottle that is installed in the holder inverted is secured between two retaining tabs that can. pivot laterally. By pivoting the retaining tabs outwards, the refill unit., which consists of the glass bottle and the removal system can be taken out of the holder and, for example, be filled and replaced.
A MEASURING DISPENSER FOR LIQUID SOAP
OR THE LIKE
The present invention relates to a measuring dispenser for liquid soap, shampoo, or similar liquids, this having a replaceable refill unit, which is formed from a liquid supply container and a removal system that is connected with this, and which is held in a holder so as to be releasable, the liquid being removable from the supply container through an outlet valve that shuts automatically and which is part of the removal system.
Measuring dispensers in the most varied forms have been known for a considerable time. They are mostly used .in the form of wall-mounted measuring dispensers and dispense liquid soap, for example, when a knob is pushed.
Also familiar is a wall-mounted measuring dispenser that has a supply container that can be charged with liquid soap or similar material and is held in a holder that can bEa secured to a wall.
A refill cartridge forms this supply container and this can be inserted into the holder. Once emptied, thEa supply container can be removed from the housing and replaced by a full supply container. The liquid filling is removed from this known measuring dispenser by means of a pump, said pump being integrated into the housing when the operating lever for the pump extending outward in the lower area of the housing.
Because of the fact that the individual supply containers of this measuring dispenser are formed as replaceable refill cartridges that have to be connected with the pump that. is provided in the interior of the housing once they have been inserted into the holder, these known measuring dispensers can be filled in a very simple manner. However, it is a disadvantage that the pump that 21Z~1~~~
is integrated into the housing is easily soiled and after specific filling determines the measuring dispenser after the first use.
Various strains of bacteria can develop because of the formation of gum in the pump and the connecting area ibetween it and the supply container and the presence of such bacteria works against the stringent hygienic demands that are to be met during the removal of the filling. Furthermore, these known measuring dispensers are frequently such that the user associates their external shape with a washroom or the like.
CH-PS 339 351 describes a soap dispenser of the type described in the introduction hereto; the supply containear of this is formed as a glass bottle. This glass bottle is connected to a removal system to form a refill unit that is held in a holder of this known soap dispenser so as to be releasable therefrom. To this end, the bottom of the bottle is acted upon by a spring clip of the holder that is of~a matching shape, whereas the neck of the glass bottle that is installed in the holder inverted is secured between two retaining tabs that can. pivot laterally. By pivoting the retaining tabs outwards, the refill unit., which consists of the glass bottle and the removal system can be taken out of the holder and, for example, be filled and replaced.
21~~~~') The removal system of this known soap dispenser has a cap that is screwed onto the neck of the bottle and which incorporates a valve opening. When the removal system is .in the resting state, the valve opening is closed off by means of a conical plug that extends outwards beyond the cap and which can be adjusted into the interior of the battle in order to open the removal system against a restoring force.
It is true that the re-charging procedure for this known soap dispenser can be carried out with comparatively little effort; however, it is not possible to prevE~nt undesirable contamination of the liquid that is containE:d within the bottle, for each time it is operated by manual operation of the valve plug, bacteria can settle on the valve plug that serves as the operating element and can move upwards from there into the interior of the bottle.
For this reason, especially, it is des~_rable to create a measuring dispenser of the type described in the introduction hereto, which can be refilled with little effort and which satisfies even stringent hygiene requirements.
The solution of this problem, as proposed by the present invention, is seen in a measuring dispenser of the type described in the introduction hereto, particularly in that the supply container held between the two unattached end areas of an approximately C-shaped holder, at least in a~ flexible area of its container wall, so as to be exposed and so that pressure can be applied to it; in that the holder has at one: of its two end areas a retaining sleeve that encloses areas of the supply container, which is releasably connected to the holder and is secured thereto by an anti-theft device; and in that. the outlet valve can be opened by applying pressure to the container walls of the supply container.
It is true that the re-charging procedure for this known soap dispenser can be carried out with comparatively little effort; however, it is not possible to prevE~nt undesirable contamination of the liquid that is containE:d within the bottle, for each time it is operated by manual operation of the valve plug, bacteria can settle on the valve plug that serves as the operating element and can move upwards from there into the interior of the bottle.
For this reason, especially, it is des~_rable to create a measuring dispenser of the type described in the introduction hereto, which can be refilled with little effort and which satisfies even stringent hygiene requirements.
The solution of this problem, as proposed by the present invention, is seen in a measuring dispenser of the type described in the introduction hereto, particularly in that the supply container held between the two unattached end areas of an approximately C-shaped holder, at least in a~ flexible area of its container wall, so as to be exposed and so that pressure can be applied to it; in that the holder has at one: of its two end areas a retaining sleeve that encloses areas of the supply container, which is releasably connected to the holder and is secured thereto by an anti-theft device; and in that. the outlet valve can be opened by applying pressure to the container walls of the supply container.
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In the measuring dispenser according to the present invention, the outlet valve of its removal system is opened by applying pressure to a pliable area of the container wall that is exposed on the holder. Thus, none of the persons wlzo use the measuring dispenser according to the present invention have to touch the outlet valve of the dispenser. This counteracts any contamination of the quantity of liquid than remains within the container and forms the measured quantities that are to be dispensed subsequently. In order that the measuring dispenser can be operated by applying pressure to the container walls of its supply container, this supply container is held between the two unattached end areas of an approximatel~r C-shaped holder.
The supply container is so held in the holds:r that at least one flexible area of its container wall is expo~aed and can have pressure applied to it. In one of its two unattached end areas the holder has a retaining sleeve that encloses part of the area of the supply container, and this is releasably connected to the holder so as to permit simple removal and rapid replacement of the supply container. Since, when a supply container that has been emptied is replaced, the removal system that is connected with it, and thus all the parts of the dispenser that have come into contact with the filling, are also replaced, this will act against any gumming up and contamination of the removal system or of the connecting area that is incorporated between it and the supply container. However, in order to simultaneously protect the liquid contained in the supply container against tampering, and so as to be able to ensure its quality even if there are many users, the retaining sleeve is simultaneously secured to the holder by means of an anti-theft device. Far this reason, the measuring dispenser according to the present. invention can satisfy even the most stringent hygiene requ.irements.- The holder for the measuring dispenser according to the present invention can be in the form of a wall-mounted, stand-alone, or similar holder which accommodates the refill unit, in particular with a removal opening that is directed downward.
3a The supply container for this measuring dispenser can be filled with liquid soap, shampoo, or any other highly fluid or paste-type liquids.
In addition, the type of filling can be changed very easily when the supply container is replaced, for the reamoval system only comes into contact with the liquid that is used to fill the associated supply container. Thus, the mea:auring dispenser according to the present invention can be fp.lled subsequently with other high quality products.
Since the outlet valve of the removal system can be moved into the open position only by applying manual pressure to the container wall of the supply container, in t:he measuring dispenser according to the present invention it has been possible to dispense with a costly pump for the liquid, which is difficult to clean. With the supply container that ca.n have pressure applied to it externally, and which is flexible and exposed in at least part of its container wall, in the measuring dispenser according to the presenst invention,is pliable and exposed, it has been possible to achieve a shape that differs from previously known dispensers and which satisfies exacting aesthetic requirements.
It is expedient that the removal system convert the pressure that is applied and the deformation of the container wall of the supply container into an opening movement of: its outlet valve, and that the supply container preferably be of an elastic material. To this end, for example, it is also possible to incorporate an outlet valve that operates on the basis of the internal pressure within the container, so that the pressure a within the container is increased and the outlet valve opened by the application of manual pressure.
However, one embodiment according to the present invention is preferred in which provision is made such that the removal system incorporates a retaining clip that is of elastic material and is approximately U-shaped, of which the unattached arms of its U-shape are or can be connected immovably to 'the supply container, and which in the bend area of its U-shape lies against two opposing sides of the container wall, or is close to these, and in that in the bend area of its U-shape, this retaining clip is connected to a shut-off body of the outlet valve in the bend area of its U-shape.
Practically speaking, in this new embodiment., pressure that is applied to the container wall is converted mechanically into an opening movement of the outlet valve. Because of the fact that the retaining clip lies, in the area of the bend part of its U-shape, loosely on two opposing sides of the container wall, or is approximately in such a position, the radiu~~ of the retaining clip is reduced in this bend area by appropriate application of pressure, and the bend area of the U-shape i.s changed to an elongated shape. This deformation of the retaining clip simultaneously causes a movement of the clo~;ing body that is connected to it in the bend area, into the open position of the outlet valve, in which the closing body permits ~~ ~rj~~~
the valve of the removal system to open. When this takes place, the opening movement of the closing body is made even easier if the retaining clip is expanded to an approximate pear-shape in the bend area of its U-shape.
An embodiment according to the present invention, which is particularly easy to manipulate and which can be produced with little outlay, is such that the holding sleeve is at the lower end area of the container; and that the retaining sleeve encloses the supply container in the area o:f a holder neck or bottle neck.
If the holder is embodied in this way, the container bottom, which is remote from the bottleneck, can be inserted in the apposite end area of the holder, for exampl<~, in a plate or cap-shaped recess, whereas the bottleneck of thE~ supply container can be tilted into the. secured position with thEa holding sleeve that surrounds it and, in its turn, fixed to the holder so as to be releasable.
In order to prevent unauthorized removal of the supply container that is fixed in the holder, and in order to make it more difficult for unauthorized persons to refill. the supply container, it is expedient that the retaining sleeve be held releasably on the holder by means of a snap connection, when this snap connection is covered to the outside by the holder and/or by the retaining sleeve, and if the snap connecaion can be released only with the help of a special release pin or a similar actuating key that can be inserted through a. guide channel in the holder and/or the retaining sleeve and into to the snap connection.
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For this reason, an actuating key is required to release the snap connection between the retaining sleeve and the holder, and this is matched to the cross-section or the shape of the guide channel. Such a snap connection acts not only as a security measure against theft for the measuring dispenser according to the present invention, but it also protects. the liquid that is contained in the supply container against tampering.
It is expedient if a cap or closing element. can be set on the bottleneck of the supply container, this then incorporating or supporting the outlet valve or similar removal system.
In a preferred development according to the present invention, provision is made such that the measuring dispenser incorporates a level indicator. In order to permit monitoring of the level of the liquid in the supply container that is fixed in the holder, it is advantageous if the bottleneck and/or the closing element be of transparent material and that a viewing opening that keeps the closing element and/or the bottleneck that is arranged therein unobstructed be provided on the periphery of the retaining sleeve. The remaining quantity of the liquid contents remaining in the bottleneck can be seen through such a viewing aperture that keeps the closing element and the bottleneck arranged therein unobstructed.
It is expedient that the supply container b~e of a round, flat, and/or oval cross-section and if at least o:ne of the two flat sides of the container periphery incorporates or forms an outer surface to which pressure can be applied. :In particular, in the case of a round, flat, and/or oval cross-section, the container wall of the supply container can be pressed in very easily in the area of the flat side in order to move the outlet valve of the removal system into the open position. Bec<~use of the fact that the filling that is retained in the measuring dispenser according to the present invention can still be changed subsequently, it is 21~~15~~
expedient if at least, one outer surface that can be pressed inward on the container periphery of the supply container be such as to give the user some indication of the type of liquid contained in the supply container.
It is expedient if at least the supply container, but preferably the whole of the measuring dispenser, be manufactured from a polyethylene terephthalate plastic, because: this particular plastic material is distinguished by a high. level of recovery force, good recyclability, and a high visually effective surface lustre.
Additional features of the present invention are set out in the following description of one embodiment according to the present invention, in conjunction with the claims and the drawings. The individual features can be realized in and of themselves or combined in one embodiment of the present invention. The drawings show the following:
Figure 1: a measuring dispenser in side view, in which a supply container is held in an approximately C-shaped holder so as to be releasable, a bottleneck of the supply container being enclosed by a retaining sleeve that is releasably connected to the holder;
Figure 2: the retaining sleeve of the measuring dispenser shown in figure 1; in side view;
Figure 3: the retaining sleeve shown in figure 2, in plan view;
Figure 4: a measuring dispenser, similar to that shown in figure 1, that is in partial cross-section in the area of its removal system, the removal system having an outlet valve that can be opened by applying pressure to the container wall.
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Figure 1 shows a measuring dispenser 1 for liquid soap, shampoo, or similar thin or paste-like filling. The: measuring dispenser 1 has a holder 2 that is of an approximate C-shape, a supply container 5 being insertable into the holder 2 between the unattached end areas 3, 4 of the C-shape of the holder 2.
The liquid that is contained in the supply container can be withdrawn by way of a removal system (not shown herein). Once the supply container 5 has been emptied, it. can be removed from the holder 2 and replaced by a full supply container 5. In order to satisfy even stringent hygiene requirements, the removal system is joined to the supply container 5 to form a replaceable refill unit, which is held in the holder 2 so as to be releasable. When this refill unit, consisting of the removal system and the supply container 5, is replaced, all the parts of the dispenser that have come into contact with the filling that is contained in the supply container 5 are also replaced at the same time. This counteracts any "gumming up" and contamination of the measuring dispenser 1. In addition to this, when the supply container 5 is replaced, the type of filling can also be changed, so that the measuring dispenser 1 can be filled subsequently with another high quality product without this mixing with the remainder of the previous filling material.
The supply container 5 is of an approximate bottle shape and at its end that is lowest when in the use position, incorporates a bottleneck that is of a reduced external cross-section.
The bottleneck, which cannot be seen herein, has an external thread on which a cap-shaped cover element '7 can be screwed by means of an internal thread. The removal opening of the bottleneck opens out into the cover element 7. An outlet valve is integrated into the cover element 7 at its face end, and this operates as a function of the internal pressure within the container and closes automatically in the rest position. Since 21~~~~a the container 2 only holds the supply container 5 at the two unattached end areas 3, 4 of its C-shape, the periphery of the container is exposed on all sides. It is set at a distance a from the holder 2 and can thus be squeezed. Thus, by squeezing together the container walls of the supply container that is made of elastic material, the pressure within the container can be temporarily increased and the outlet valve opened. Because of this, no costly pump, which is difficult to clean, is required to remove the filling from the supply container 5. In addition, the measuring dispenser 1 with its exposed supply container 5 is of an appropriate external shape that differs from previously known dispensers and for this reason does not remind the user of a washroom or the like.
The upper end area 3 of the C-shaped holder is dished or cap-shaped and acts on or covers the area of the container bottom that is remote from the bottleneck. This dished or cap shape also makes it simpler to clean the container 2 in this area. The lower end area 4 of the holder 2 can be joined to a retaining sleeve 6 so as to be releasable and this retaining sleeve 6 encloses the bottleneck as well as the cover element 7 that is screwed thereon. When the supply container 5 is installed, the container bottom is first inserted into the cap-shaped recess 9 in the holder 2 and then the supply contain~ar, with the retaining sleeve 6 set on its bottleneck is tilted inlto the use or held position, in which the retaining sleeve 6 c<~n be coupled to the holder 2 by way of a snap connection 10. This snap connection 10 that is shown in cross-section in figure 1 :is arranged so as to be covered to the outside by the holder 2 and can only be released with the help of a releasing pin that can be inserted into or pushed through a guide channel 11 that is provided in the holder. This covered arrangement of the sn<~p connection 10 provides security against theft with very little outlay, and at the same time helps prevent unauthorized fi7Lling of the supply container 5 and its uncontrolled contamination.
~~~~~~a It can be seen in figure 1 that on its side: 12 that is proximate to the supply container 5 and its bottleneck the holder 2 incorporates a locking opening 13, into which a locking pin 14 that projects at right angles from the periphery of the retaining sleeve can be inserted. This locking pin 14, which is shown in figures 1 to 3, incorporates a snap tab 15 and the detent projection 16 that projects from this tab 15 towards the retaining sleeve 6 snaps behind the edge area of the holder 2 that defines the locking opening 13. By using the release pin that is introduced through the guide channel 8, the snap tab 15 and, in particular, its detent projection 16 can be pressed with the locking pin 14 into approximately one plane so that this release pin 14 can be withdrawn from the locking opening 13, the retaining sleeve 6 can be removed, and the supply container 5 can be taken out of the holder 2.
It can be seen from figures 2 and 3 that the retaining sleeve 6 has a number of guide pins 17 that are arranged around the locking pin 14 and coaxially to this, and these can be inserted into corresponding guide openings on the side 12 of the holder 2 that is proximate to the retaining sleeve 6. These guide pins 17 facilitate a secure and solid retention of 'the retaining sleeve 6 and of the supply container 5 in the measuring dispenser 1.
Figure 1 shows that the retaining sleeve 6 incorporates a number of viewing apertures l8. The cover element 7 and the bottleneck are manufactured from~transparent material. Thus, the bottleneck of the supply container 5 that is arranged :in the cover element 7 can be seen through the viewing apertures 1:3 and the quantity of filling remaining in it and in the supply container 5 can be estimated.
The holder 2, the retaining sleeve 6, and the supply container 5 are most expediently manufactured from a co:Loured or, in particular, a chromium plated plastic, which enhances the aesthetic effect of the measuring dispenser and gives the user a feeling of confidence with respect to hygiene.
The supply container 5 has an oval cross-section and thus two flat sides 19. The holder 2 is configured as a wall-mounted holder, the connecting piece 20 of its C-shape at the back serving as an attachment plane or plate. T'he holder 2 can thus be secured to a wall, the screw connections 21 that pass through screw-hole openings in the connecting piece 20 being indicated by the dashed lines in figure 1.
The supply container 5 is so clamped within the holder 2 that its flat sides 19 are approximately parallel to the wall to which the holder 2 is screwed. A compressible outer surface is provided at least on the flat side 19 of the supply container 5 that can be seen in the use position; this outer surface can, for example, bear printed information that will provide 'the user with an indication of the filling that is contained in the particular supply container.
This supply container 5 is manufactured from a polyethylene terephthalate plastic~that is distinguished, above all else, by its great recovery force and its amenabilit:Y to recycling.
It is expedient that the bottom of the container be configured as a base, with which the supply container can be set upon a supporting or similar surface independently of the measuring dispenser 1.
In order to make unauthorized filling of the supply container 5 additionally difficult, it is advantageous .if a screw-off security device is provided between the cover element 7 and the supply container 5; this can consist, for example, of serration on the cover element 7 that work in conjunction with .._._ 2125 so corresponding serration in the area of the bottleneck of the supply container 5.
Figure 4 shows such ascrew-off security device. The supply container 5 that is shown in figure 4 has serration in the area of the bottleneck 22 that is remote from th.e bottle opening 23, and the individual teeth 24 of this incorporate slopes that rise toward the outside, and an approximately radial U-slope. On the inside, in the area of its face end that is proximate to the supply container 5, the cover element 7 has snap (detent) projections as counter-elements which in the direction in which the cover element 7 is removed, strike the radial teeth slopes of the serration on the supply container with their slopes that are sharp-edged slopes in the direction of removal, and make it difficult or prevent any further removal of the cover element 7 from the bottleneck 22.
As is shown in figures 1 and 4, the constructional details of the measuring dispenser 1 shown therein agree overall. The removal system 25 of the measuring dispenser 1 that is shown in figure 4 is operated by simply applying pressure, preferably to the two opposing flat sides 19 of the container wall. However, the removal system 25 of the measuring dispenser 1 that is shown in figure 4 does not have an outlet valve that operates as a function of the pressure within the container: rather, for all practical purposes, the removal system 25 requires a mechanical deformation of the container wall of the supply container 5 which is then converted into an opening movement of its outlet valve 26.
In addition, the removal system 25 has an approximately U-shaped retaining clip 27 that is of elastic polyethylene terephthalate or a similar material, the bend area 28 of its U-shape extending into the interior of the supply container and lying loosely on the opposing flat sides 19 of the container wall. The two 2~~r)~~
unattached arms 29 of the U-shape are held in an annular or plate-shaped connector 30 that is connected with a moulded one-piece outer annular flange 31 between an inner stop surface 32 of the cover element 7 and the opening-side face end of the bottleneck 22, and thereby connected immovably with the supply container 5. The plate-shaped connector 30~ incorporates a plurality of openings that permit a flow of the liquid from the interior of the container into the cover element 7.
As is shown in figure 4, the retaining clip 27 is connected at the approximate mid-point of the bend area 28 of its U-shape to a rod-like closing body 33 of the outlet valve 26 that is arranged so that its axis is approximately parallel to the unattached arms 29 of the U-shaped retaining clip 27 and in the longitudinal direction of the supply container 5.
In its rest position, this closing body 33 fits closely into a valve opening 34 of the outlet valve 26 that is arranged centrally in the face~side of the cover element 7 that is remote from the supply container 5. When pressure is applied to the flat sides 19 of the supply container 5, its container wall, together with the retaining clip 27 of the removal system 25 that lies against it on the inside is deformed inwards. The deformation of the retaining clip 27 reduces its radius in the bend area 28, whereby this bend area 28 is deformed into ,gin elongated shape.
Because of the deformation of the retaining clip 27 the closing body 33 that is connected to it moves away :from the cover element 7 and opens the valve opening 34. When the pressure is released, the supply container 5 and the retaining chip 27 return to their original shape because of the elasticity of the material that is used in them, which means that the closing body 33 once again moves automatically into its rest position <ind the valve opening 34 is closed. .
In order to ensure good sealing of the outlet valve when in the rest position, the free end of the closing body 33 is tapered into a conical shape and the valve opening 34 is configured so as to match this. Figure 4 shows that the valve opening 34 is defined by a raised annular section 35 that. facilitates effective sealing of the outlet valve 26 and centres the closing body 33 as it moves into its rest position.
As is shown in figure 4, the closing body 33 passes through a central opening in the connector 30. However, in order to permit production of the closing body 33 at the lowest possible outlay, this is manufactured in two parts 33a and 33b that can be joined together by means of a push-type coupling 36.
The measuring dispenser 1 that is shown in figure 4 also incorporates a level indicator. This level indicator consists, here, of a float 37 that is connected through connector pieces 38 to an indicator ring~39 that is located thereunder. The length of the connector pieces 39 that are attached to the underside of the float 37 is so selected that the indicator ring 39 can be seen through the transparent cover portion '7 as well as through the viewing apertures 18 if, for example, sufficient liquid for two or four portions is still contained inside the supply container 5. In order to guide the float 3'7 that floats on the surface of the liquid, the float 37 and the indicator ring 39 are of an annular shape and enclose the rod-shaped closing body 33.
In order that the measuring dispenser 1 be amenable to reuse, it is expedient that all its components be manufactured from the same plastic, preferably of polyethylene te~__~ephthalate.
The measuring dispensers 1 that are shown in figures 1 and 4 can be produced at little cost and are distinguished by their aesthetic shape. Using the supply container 5 that is easily replaced, the measuring dispenser 1 can be refilled in an environmentally friendly fashion and satisfies even the most stringent hygiene requirements.
In place of the C-shape that is shown here, the holder for the measuring dispenser can also consist of a Molder that is secured to a wall and consists of a single arm that: is releasably connected to a retaining sleeve that encircles the container or the bottleneck of the supply container and/or the removal system.
It is true that such an embodiment (not shown herein) offers somewhat less protection against tampering; however, it can be produced at lower cost and can be used to advantage in the private sector.
In the measuring dispenser according to the present invention, the outlet valve of its removal system is opened by applying pressure to a pliable area of the container wall that is exposed on the holder. Thus, none of the persons wlzo use the measuring dispenser according to the present invention have to touch the outlet valve of the dispenser. This counteracts any contamination of the quantity of liquid than remains within the container and forms the measured quantities that are to be dispensed subsequently. In order that the measuring dispenser can be operated by applying pressure to the container walls of its supply container, this supply container is held between the two unattached end areas of an approximatel~r C-shaped holder.
The supply container is so held in the holds:r that at least one flexible area of its container wall is expo~aed and can have pressure applied to it. In one of its two unattached end areas the holder has a retaining sleeve that encloses part of the area of the supply container, and this is releasably connected to the holder so as to permit simple removal and rapid replacement of the supply container. Since, when a supply container that has been emptied is replaced, the removal system that is connected with it, and thus all the parts of the dispenser that have come into contact with the filling, are also replaced, this will act against any gumming up and contamination of the removal system or of the connecting area that is incorporated between it and the supply container. However, in order to simultaneously protect the liquid contained in the supply container against tampering, and so as to be able to ensure its quality even if there are many users, the retaining sleeve is simultaneously secured to the holder by means of an anti-theft device. Far this reason, the measuring dispenser according to the present. invention can satisfy even the most stringent hygiene requ.irements.- The holder for the measuring dispenser according to the present invention can be in the form of a wall-mounted, stand-alone, or similar holder which accommodates the refill unit, in particular with a removal opening that is directed downward.
3a The supply container for this measuring dispenser can be filled with liquid soap, shampoo, or any other highly fluid or paste-type liquids.
In addition, the type of filling can be changed very easily when the supply container is replaced, for the reamoval system only comes into contact with the liquid that is used to fill the associated supply container. Thus, the mea:auring dispenser according to the present invention can be fp.lled subsequently with other high quality products.
Since the outlet valve of the removal system can be moved into the open position only by applying manual pressure to the container wall of the supply container, in t:he measuring dispenser according to the present invention it has been possible to dispense with a costly pump for the liquid, which is difficult to clean. With the supply container that ca.n have pressure applied to it externally, and which is flexible and exposed in at least part of its container wall, in the measuring dispenser according to the presenst invention,is pliable and exposed, it has been possible to achieve a shape that differs from previously known dispensers and which satisfies exacting aesthetic requirements.
It is expedient that the removal system convert the pressure that is applied and the deformation of the container wall of the supply container into an opening movement of: its outlet valve, and that the supply container preferably be of an elastic material. To this end, for example, it is also possible to incorporate an outlet valve that operates on the basis of the internal pressure within the container, so that the pressure a within the container is increased and the outlet valve opened by the application of manual pressure.
However, one embodiment according to the present invention is preferred in which provision is made such that the removal system incorporates a retaining clip that is of elastic material and is approximately U-shaped, of which the unattached arms of its U-shape are or can be connected immovably to 'the supply container, and which in the bend area of its U-shape lies against two opposing sides of the container wall, or is close to these, and in that in the bend area of its U-shape, this retaining clip is connected to a shut-off body of the outlet valve in the bend area of its U-shape.
Practically speaking, in this new embodiment., pressure that is applied to the container wall is converted mechanically into an opening movement of the outlet valve. Because of the fact that the retaining clip lies, in the area of the bend part of its U-shape, loosely on two opposing sides of the container wall, or is approximately in such a position, the radiu~~ of the retaining clip is reduced in this bend area by appropriate application of pressure, and the bend area of the U-shape i.s changed to an elongated shape. This deformation of the retaining clip simultaneously causes a movement of the clo~;ing body that is connected to it in the bend area, into the open position of the outlet valve, in which the closing body permits ~~ ~rj~~~
the valve of the removal system to open. When this takes place, the opening movement of the closing body is made even easier if the retaining clip is expanded to an approximate pear-shape in the bend area of its U-shape.
An embodiment according to the present invention, which is particularly easy to manipulate and which can be produced with little outlay, is such that the holding sleeve is at the lower end area of the container; and that the retaining sleeve encloses the supply container in the area o:f a holder neck or bottle neck.
If the holder is embodied in this way, the container bottom, which is remote from the bottleneck, can be inserted in the apposite end area of the holder, for exampl<~, in a plate or cap-shaped recess, whereas the bottleneck of thE~ supply container can be tilted into the. secured position with thEa holding sleeve that surrounds it and, in its turn, fixed to the holder so as to be releasable.
In order to prevent unauthorized removal of the supply container that is fixed in the holder, and in order to make it more difficult for unauthorized persons to refill. the supply container, it is expedient that the retaining sleeve be held releasably on the holder by means of a snap connection, when this snap connection is covered to the outside by the holder and/or by the retaining sleeve, and if the snap connecaion can be released only with the help of a special release pin or a similar actuating key that can be inserted through a. guide channel in the holder and/or the retaining sleeve and into to the snap connection.
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For this reason, an actuating key is required to release the snap connection between the retaining sleeve and the holder, and this is matched to the cross-section or the shape of the guide channel. Such a snap connection acts not only as a security measure against theft for the measuring dispenser according to the present invention, but it also protects. the liquid that is contained in the supply container against tampering.
It is expedient if a cap or closing element. can be set on the bottleneck of the supply container, this then incorporating or supporting the outlet valve or similar removal system.
In a preferred development according to the present invention, provision is made such that the measuring dispenser incorporates a level indicator. In order to permit monitoring of the level of the liquid in the supply container that is fixed in the holder, it is advantageous if the bottleneck and/or the closing element be of transparent material and that a viewing opening that keeps the closing element and/or the bottleneck that is arranged therein unobstructed be provided on the periphery of the retaining sleeve. The remaining quantity of the liquid contents remaining in the bottleneck can be seen through such a viewing aperture that keeps the closing element and the bottleneck arranged therein unobstructed.
It is expedient that the supply container b~e of a round, flat, and/or oval cross-section and if at least o:ne of the two flat sides of the container periphery incorporates or forms an outer surface to which pressure can be applied. :In particular, in the case of a round, flat, and/or oval cross-section, the container wall of the supply container can be pressed in very easily in the area of the flat side in order to move the outlet valve of the removal system into the open position. Bec<~use of the fact that the filling that is retained in the measuring dispenser according to the present invention can still be changed subsequently, it is 21~~15~~
expedient if at least, one outer surface that can be pressed inward on the container periphery of the supply container be such as to give the user some indication of the type of liquid contained in the supply container.
It is expedient if at least the supply container, but preferably the whole of the measuring dispenser, be manufactured from a polyethylene terephthalate plastic, because: this particular plastic material is distinguished by a high. level of recovery force, good recyclability, and a high visually effective surface lustre.
Additional features of the present invention are set out in the following description of one embodiment according to the present invention, in conjunction with the claims and the drawings. The individual features can be realized in and of themselves or combined in one embodiment of the present invention. The drawings show the following:
Figure 1: a measuring dispenser in side view, in which a supply container is held in an approximately C-shaped holder so as to be releasable, a bottleneck of the supply container being enclosed by a retaining sleeve that is releasably connected to the holder;
Figure 2: the retaining sleeve of the measuring dispenser shown in figure 1; in side view;
Figure 3: the retaining sleeve shown in figure 2, in plan view;
Figure 4: a measuring dispenser, similar to that shown in figure 1, that is in partial cross-section in the area of its removal system, the removal system having an outlet valve that can be opened by applying pressure to the container wall.
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Figure 1 shows a measuring dispenser 1 for liquid soap, shampoo, or similar thin or paste-like filling. The: measuring dispenser 1 has a holder 2 that is of an approximate C-shape, a supply container 5 being insertable into the holder 2 between the unattached end areas 3, 4 of the C-shape of the holder 2.
The liquid that is contained in the supply container can be withdrawn by way of a removal system (not shown herein). Once the supply container 5 has been emptied, it. can be removed from the holder 2 and replaced by a full supply container 5. In order to satisfy even stringent hygiene requirements, the removal system is joined to the supply container 5 to form a replaceable refill unit, which is held in the holder 2 so as to be releasable. When this refill unit, consisting of the removal system and the supply container 5, is replaced, all the parts of the dispenser that have come into contact with the filling that is contained in the supply container 5 are also replaced at the same time. This counteracts any "gumming up" and contamination of the measuring dispenser 1. In addition to this, when the supply container 5 is replaced, the type of filling can also be changed, so that the measuring dispenser 1 can be filled subsequently with another high quality product without this mixing with the remainder of the previous filling material.
The supply container 5 is of an approximate bottle shape and at its end that is lowest when in the use position, incorporates a bottleneck that is of a reduced external cross-section.
The bottleneck, which cannot be seen herein, has an external thread on which a cap-shaped cover element '7 can be screwed by means of an internal thread. The removal opening of the bottleneck opens out into the cover element 7. An outlet valve is integrated into the cover element 7 at its face end, and this operates as a function of the internal pressure within the container and closes automatically in the rest position. Since 21~~~~a the container 2 only holds the supply container 5 at the two unattached end areas 3, 4 of its C-shape, the periphery of the container is exposed on all sides. It is set at a distance a from the holder 2 and can thus be squeezed. Thus, by squeezing together the container walls of the supply container that is made of elastic material, the pressure within the container can be temporarily increased and the outlet valve opened. Because of this, no costly pump, which is difficult to clean, is required to remove the filling from the supply container 5. In addition, the measuring dispenser 1 with its exposed supply container 5 is of an appropriate external shape that differs from previously known dispensers and for this reason does not remind the user of a washroom or the like.
The upper end area 3 of the C-shaped holder is dished or cap-shaped and acts on or covers the area of the container bottom that is remote from the bottleneck. This dished or cap shape also makes it simpler to clean the container 2 in this area. The lower end area 4 of the holder 2 can be joined to a retaining sleeve 6 so as to be releasable and this retaining sleeve 6 encloses the bottleneck as well as the cover element 7 that is screwed thereon. When the supply container 5 is installed, the container bottom is first inserted into the cap-shaped recess 9 in the holder 2 and then the supply contain~ar, with the retaining sleeve 6 set on its bottleneck is tilted inlto the use or held position, in which the retaining sleeve 6 c<~n be coupled to the holder 2 by way of a snap connection 10. This snap connection 10 that is shown in cross-section in figure 1 :is arranged so as to be covered to the outside by the holder 2 and can only be released with the help of a releasing pin that can be inserted into or pushed through a guide channel 11 that is provided in the holder. This covered arrangement of the sn<~p connection 10 provides security against theft with very little outlay, and at the same time helps prevent unauthorized fi7Lling of the supply container 5 and its uncontrolled contamination.
~~~~~~a It can be seen in figure 1 that on its side: 12 that is proximate to the supply container 5 and its bottleneck the holder 2 incorporates a locking opening 13, into which a locking pin 14 that projects at right angles from the periphery of the retaining sleeve can be inserted. This locking pin 14, which is shown in figures 1 to 3, incorporates a snap tab 15 and the detent projection 16 that projects from this tab 15 towards the retaining sleeve 6 snaps behind the edge area of the holder 2 that defines the locking opening 13. By using the release pin that is introduced through the guide channel 8, the snap tab 15 and, in particular, its detent projection 16 can be pressed with the locking pin 14 into approximately one plane so that this release pin 14 can be withdrawn from the locking opening 13, the retaining sleeve 6 can be removed, and the supply container 5 can be taken out of the holder 2.
It can be seen from figures 2 and 3 that the retaining sleeve 6 has a number of guide pins 17 that are arranged around the locking pin 14 and coaxially to this, and these can be inserted into corresponding guide openings on the side 12 of the holder 2 that is proximate to the retaining sleeve 6. These guide pins 17 facilitate a secure and solid retention of 'the retaining sleeve 6 and of the supply container 5 in the measuring dispenser 1.
Figure 1 shows that the retaining sleeve 6 incorporates a number of viewing apertures l8. The cover element 7 and the bottleneck are manufactured from~transparent material. Thus, the bottleneck of the supply container 5 that is arranged :in the cover element 7 can be seen through the viewing apertures 1:3 and the quantity of filling remaining in it and in the supply container 5 can be estimated.
The holder 2, the retaining sleeve 6, and the supply container 5 are most expediently manufactured from a co:Loured or, in particular, a chromium plated plastic, which enhances the aesthetic effect of the measuring dispenser and gives the user a feeling of confidence with respect to hygiene.
The supply container 5 has an oval cross-section and thus two flat sides 19. The holder 2 is configured as a wall-mounted holder, the connecting piece 20 of its C-shape at the back serving as an attachment plane or plate. T'he holder 2 can thus be secured to a wall, the screw connections 21 that pass through screw-hole openings in the connecting piece 20 being indicated by the dashed lines in figure 1.
The supply container 5 is so clamped within the holder 2 that its flat sides 19 are approximately parallel to the wall to which the holder 2 is screwed. A compressible outer surface is provided at least on the flat side 19 of the supply container 5 that can be seen in the use position; this outer surface can, for example, bear printed information that will provide 'the user with an indication of the filling that is contained in the particular supply container.
This supply container 5 is manufactured from a polyethylene terephthalate plastic~that is distinguished, above all else, by its great recovery force and its amenabilit:Y to recycling.
It is expedient that the bottom of the container be configured as a base, with which the supply container can be set upon a supporting or similar surface independently of the measuring dispenser 1.
In order to make unauthorized filling of the supply container 5 additionally difficult, it is advantageous .if a screw-off security device is provided between the cover element 7 and the supply container 5; this can consist, for example, of serration on the cover element 7 that work in conjunction with .._._ 2125 so corresponding serration in the area of the bottleneck of the supply container 5.
Figure 4 shows such ascrew-off security device. The supply container 5 that is shown in figure 4 has serration in the area of the bottleneck 22 that is remote from th.e bottle opening 23, and the individual teeth 24 of this incorporate slopes that rise toward the outside, and an approximately radial U-slope. On the inside, in the area of its face end that is proximate to the supply container 5, the cover element 7 has snap (detent) projections as counter-elements which in the direction in which the cover element 7 is removed, strike the radial teeth slopes of the serration on the supply container with their slopes that are sharp-edged slopes in the direction of removal, and make it difficult or prevent any further removal of the cover element 7 from the bottleneck 22.
As is shown in figures 1 and 4, the constructional details of the measuring dispenser 1 shown therein agree overall. The removal system 25 of the measuring dispenser 1 that is shown in figure 4 is operated by simply applying pressure, preferably to the two opposing flat sides 19 of the container wall. However, the removal system 25 of the measuring dispenser 1 that is shown in figure 4 does not have an outlet valve that operates as a function of the pressure within the container: rather, for all practical purposes, the removal system 25 requires a mechanical deformation of the container wall of the supply container 5 which is then converted into an opening movement of its outlet valve 26.
In addition, the removal system 25 has an approximately U-shaped retaining clip 27 that is of elastic polyethylene terephthalate or a similar material, the bend area 28 of its U-shape extending into the interior of the supply container and lying loosely on the opposing flat sides 19 of the container wall. The two 2~~r)~~
unattached arms 29 of the U-shape are held in an annular or plate-shaped connector 30 that is connected with a moulded one-piece outer annular flange 31 between an inner stop surface 32 of the cover element 7 and the opening-side face end of the bottleneck 22, and thereby connected immovably with the supply container 5. The plate-shaped connector 30~ incorporates a plurality of openings that permit a flow of the liquid from the interior of the container into the cover element 7.
As is shown in figure 4, the retaining clip 27 is connected at the approximate mid-point of the bend area 28 of its U-shape to a rod-like closing body 33 of the outlet valve 26 that is arranged so that its axis is approximately parallel to the unattached arms 29 of the U-shaped retaining clip 27 and in the longitudinal direction of the supply container 5.
In its rest position, this closing body 33 fits closely into a valve opening 34 of the outlet valve 26 that is arranged centrally in the face~side of the cover element 7 that is remote from the supply container 5. When pressure is applied to the flat sides 19 of the supply container 5, its container wall, together with the retaining clip 27 of the removal system 25 that lies against it on the inside is deformed inwards. The deformation of the retaining clip 27 reduces its radius in the bend area 28, whereby this bend area 28 is deformed into ,gin elongated shape.
Because of the deformation of the retaining clip 27 the closing body 33 that is connected to it moves away :from the cover element 7 and opens the valve opening 34. When the pressure is released, the supply container 5 and the retaining chip 27 return to their original shape because of the elasticity of the material that is used in them, which means that the closing body 33 once again moves automatically into its rest position <ind the valve opening 34 is closed. .
In order to ensure good sealing of the outlet valve when in the rest position, the free end of the closing body 33 is tapered into a conical shape and the valve opening 34 is configured so as to match this. Figure 4 shows that the valve opening 34 is defined by a raised annular section 35 that. facilitates effective sealing of the outlet valve 26 and centres the closing body 33 as it moves into its rest position.
As is shown in figure 4, the closing body 33 passes through a central opening in the connector 30. However, in order to permit production of the closing body 33 at the lowest possible outlay, this is manufactured in two parts 33a and 33b that can be joined together by means of a push-type coupling 36.
The measuring dispenser 1 that is shown in figure 4 also incorporates a level indicator. This level indicator consists, here, of a float 37 that is connected through connector pieces 38 to an indicator ring~39 that is located thereunder. The length of the connector pieces 39 that are attached to the underside of the float 37 is so selected that the indicator ring 39 can be seen through the transparent cover portion '7 as well as through the viewing apertures 18 if, for example, sufficient liquid for two or four portions is still contained inside the supply container 5. In order to guide the float 3'7 that floats on the surface of the liquid, the float 37 and the indicator ring 39 are of an annular shape and enclose the rod-shaped closing body 33.
In order that the measuring dispenser 1 be amenable to reuse, it is expedient that all its components be manufactured from the same plastic, preferably of polyethylene te~__~ephthalate.
The measuring dispensers 1 that are shown in figures 1 and 4 can be produced at little cost and are distinguished by their aesthetic shape. Using the supply container 5 that is easily replaced, the measuring dispenser 1 can be refilled in an environmentally friendly fashion and satisfies even the most stringent hygiene requirements.
In place of the C-shape that is shown here, the holder for the measuring dispenser can also consist of a Molder that is secured to a wall and consists of a single arm that: is releasably connected to a retaining sleeve that encircles the container or the bottleneck of the supply container and/or the removal system.
It is true that such an embodiment (not shown herein) offers somewhat less protection against tampering; however, it can be produced at lower cost and can be used to advantage in the private sector.
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1. A dosing dispenser (1) for liquid soap, shampoo or similar liquids, having a replaceable refill unit which is formed from a liquid storage container (5) and a removal device connected therewith and which is held in a holder (2) so as to be detachable, so that the liquid can be removed from the storage container (5) via an automatically closing outlet valve of the removal device, wherein said storage container (5) is held so as to be uncovered and can be acted upon by pressure, at least in a flexible part of its container wall, between the two free end areas (3, 4) of a C-shaped holder (2); the holder (2) having a retaining sleeve (6) which surrounds the storage container (5) in some areas and is connected with the holder (2) so as to be detachable and secured to it by means of an anti-theft device, and wherein the outlet valve can be opened by applying pressure to the container wall of the storage container (5).
2. Dosing dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the removal device converts the pressure applied and deformation of the container wall of the storage container (5) into an opening movement of its outlet valve and that the storage container (5) consists of an elastic material.
3. Dosing dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the removal device (25) has a U-shaped retaining clip (27) made of an elastic material, the free sides (29) of its U-shape being connected or connectable with the storage container (5) so as to be immovable and which adjoins or approaches two opposite sides (19) of the container wall in the area of curvature (28) of its U-shape; and that this retaining clip (27) is connected with a closing element (33) of the outlet valve (26) in the area of curvature (28) of its U-shape.
4. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 3, wherein a space is provided between the periphery of the storage container (5) and the holder (2) such that it can be gripped from behind.
5. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage container (5) has a removal or valve opening (34) which, when the storage container (5) held in the holder (2) is in use, points downward.
6. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the holder (2) is configured like a wall holder that can be fastened to the wall.
7. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 6, wherein the retaining sleeve (6) is provided at the lower end area (4) of the holder (2) and that the retaining sleeve (6) surrounds the storage container (5) in the area of a neck of the container or bottle.
8. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein the retaining sleeve (6) is held on the holder (2) by means of a snap connection (10) so as to be detachable, that this snap connection (10) is covered on the outside by the holder (2) and/or retaining sleeve (6) and that the snap connection (10) can only be detached with aid of a release pin or similar operating key which can be inserted or passed through a guide channel (11) of the holder (2) and/or the retaining sleeve (6) to the snap connection (10).
9. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein the holder (2) has a locking opening (13) in which a locking pin (14) that projects from the retaining sleeve (6) can be inserted and that the locking pin (14) carries or has a snap tab (15) which, in the holding position, snaps behind the edge area of the holder (2) that defines the locking opening (13).
10. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein a cover or closing element (7) can be placed on a bottleneck of the storage container (5), said cover or closing element (7) having or supporting the outlet valve or similar removal device.
11. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the dosing dispenser (1) has a level indicator.
12. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 11, wherein a bottleneck (22) of the storage container, and/or the closing element (7) is made from see-through material and that at least one viewing aperture (18), that keeps the closing element (7) and/or the bottleneck situated therein unobstructed, is provided on the periphery of the retaining sleeve.
13. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 12, wherein the storage container (5) has a round, flat and/or oval cross section and that at least one of the two flat surfaces (10) of the container periphery forms or has a compressible outer surface.
14. Dosing dispenser according to one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein at least the storage container (5), preferably also the entire dosing dispenser (1), is made of PETP (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic.
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