FR3135065A1 - COSMETIC DISPENSER WITH BLADDER VALVE SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

COSMETIC DISPENSER WITH BLADDER VALVE SYSTEM A dispensing system includes a cap configured to attach the dispensing system to a bottle filled with a formula, wherein the cap is configured to retain a measured dose of the formula, a stem in fluid communication with the cap, a bladder within the cap, wherein the bladder includes one or more openings, and wherein the bladder is configured to lift to cover the stem, a tip of dispensing in fluid communication with the stem, and an exterior tip covering the dispensing tip and configured to dispense the formula. Figure for abstract: 1

Description

COSMETIC DISPENSER WITH BLADDER VALVE SYSTEM SUMMARY

Dispensers are necessary components for dispensing a range of formulas from containers. However, current dispensers still have leakage problems, particularly during manufacturing and transportation. Additionally, bottles containing liquids and other low viscosity formulations often include an induction sealed lid that can only prevent leaks before the product is opened. Once the induction sealed lid is broken, the bottle may still leak. Additionally, it can be difficult to dispense low viscosity formulas in a metered manner.

This document describes a dispensing system that does not include an induction sealed lid, but can still prevent leaks from bottles containing low viscosity formulations. Additionally, a delivery system that can dispense low viscosity formulations in a measured dose is disclosed.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The foregoing aspects and many related advantages of this invention will be more readily appreciated as they become better understood with reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which :

There is an example of a distribution system, in accordance with the present technology;

There is an example of a bladder, in accordance with the present technology;

There is an internal view of an example distribution system, in accordance with the present technology;

There is an example of a distribution system, in accordance with the present technology; And

There is an example of a method of dispensing a formula, in accordance with the present technology.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Although illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated that various modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

In one aspect there is disclosed a dispensing system including a cap configured to attach the dispensing system to a bottle filled with a formula, wherein the cap is configured to retain a measured dose of the formula, a stem in fluid communication with the cap, a bladder within the cap, wherein the bladder includes one or more openings, and wherein the bladder is configured to lift to cover the stem, a dispensing tip in fluid communication with the stem, and a outer tip covering the dispensing tip and configured to dispense the formula.

In another aspect there is disclosed a method of using the dispensing system described herein, the method including compressing a bottle a first time, wherein the bottle contains a formula; filling a cap with a measured dose of the formula while the bladder rises to cover a stem to prevent the formula from entering the stem, releasing the first squeeze, allowing the bladder to retain the measured dose of the formula, actuating an actuator to place the system in an active state, squeezing the bottle a second time, wherein squeezing the bottle the second time pushes the measured dose to through the rod, and the distribution of the measured dose.

In some embodiments, the formula is a hair care product, such as a shader or serum. In some embodiments, the hair care product is a low viscosity product, such as a viscosity less than 50 VI. In some embodiments, the formula is a liquid.

There is an example of a distribution system 100, in accordance with the present technology. In some embodiments, the dispensing system includes an outer tip 160, an actuator 162, a cap 150, and a bladder 110.

In some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 is attached to a bottle 200 with the cap 150. In some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 is attached to the bottle 200 with a plurality of threads (not shown in the figure). ) inside the cap 150, so that the bottle can be rotated on the dispensing system 100. In some embodiments, the dispensing system is attached to the bottle with one or more tabs inside the cap 150, as described in this document at .

In some embodiments, the dispensing system includes an outer tip 160. In some embodiments, the outer tip 160 is disposed above a dispensing tip 140, as illustrated in . In some embodiments, the outer tip 160 includes a hole through which a formula can be dispensed to the end of the outer tip 160. In some embodiments, the dispensing system includes an actuator 162. In some embodiments, the dispensing system includes an actuator 162. embodiment, the actuator 160 is threaded so that when the actuator is rotated in one direction, such as clockwise, the dispensing system is placed in an active state, and when rotated in the other direction, such as counterclockwise, the distribution system is placed in an inactive state. As described herein, an active state is any state in which the dispensing system can dispense a formula, and the inactive state is any state in which the dispensing system cannot dispense a formula. In certain embodiments, such as those illustrated in the , the actuator 166 has a series of edges. In some embodiments, the series of ridges visually indicates to the user that the actuator is present. In some embodiments, the actuator may be any mechanism for placing the distribution system in an active state. In some embodiments, the actuator may be a button, a switch, a capacitive-type touch button, or the like.

In operation, the actuator may be actuated, for example by a user's hand or finger, to place the dispensing system in an active state. In some embodiments, the actuator is rotated clockwise to place the dispensing system in an active state. In some embodiments, when the actuator is rotated in one direction, such as clockwise, the outer tip 160 lifts to expose the hole at the end of the outer tip 160.

In some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 includes a bladder 110. As described in more detail herein, the bladder 110 lifts when an attached bottle 200 is compressed, allowing the cap 150 to fill with formula. When the bottle 200 is no longer compressed, the formula can flow through a plurality of openings 112a, 112b, 112c (as shown in ) so that the formula is retained in the bladder.

There is an example of a bladder 100, in accordance with the present technology. In some embodiments, the dispensing system includes a bladder 110 located inside the cap 150 and fluidly coupled to a formula inside the bottle 200. In some embodiments, the bladder 100 includes a membrane 118 , a plurality of fixings 114, a plurality of openings 112 and a rim 116.

In some embodiments, the entire bladder 100 is made of a flexible material, such as silicone. In some embodiments, membrane 118 is made of silicone. In some embodiments, the bladder 110 includes a rim 116, attached to the membrane 118. In some embodiments, the membrane 188 is attached to the rim 116 with a plurality of fasteners 114. In some embodiments, the rim 116 is made of silicone. In some embodiments, the rim 116 is made of a rigid material, such as plastic. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 114 are made of silicone, but in other embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 114 are made of a rigid material.

In some embodiments, the bladder 110 includes a plurality of openings 112a, 112b, 112c. In some embodiments, the plurality of openings 112 are smaller, such as when the formula has a lower viscosity. In some embodiments, the plurality of openings 112 are larger, to allow dispensing of a higher viscosity formula.

In operation, when the bottle 200 is compressed, the membrane 118 rises to cover the stem 130 so that the formula cannot enter the dispensing tip 140 (as shown in ). Instead, the formula accumulates in the 150 cap in a measured dose. When the bottle is no longer compressed, the membrane 118 falls and the formula flows through the plurality of openings 112 of the bladder 110. When the bottle is compressed a second time, in some embodiments, the membrane lifts again and pushes the measured dose out of the membrane 118 into the stem 180 and towards the dispensing tip 140. In some embodiments, as the measured dose is dispensed, the cap 150 fills one second measured dose, so that when the bottle 200 is compressed again, a second measured dose is dispensed. In some embodiments, bottle 200 may be compressed any number of times in this manner to dispense any number of measured doses.

In some embodiments, the measured dose corresponds to the amount of formula that can fit into the cap 150 of the dispensing system. In some embodiments, the measured dose corresponds to the amount of formula suggested by a manufacturer.

In some embodiments, if the bottle 200 is slightly compressed, the membrane 118 does not completely cover the stem 130, allowing the formula to be dispensed from the dispensing system 100 in a continuous flow.

There is an internal view of an example distribution system, in accordance with the present technology. In some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 includes a cap 150, a stem 130, and a dispensing tip 140. As illustrated in , in some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 is attached to a bottle 200.

In some embodiments, the rod 130 is hollow. In some embodiments, the cap 150 is in fluid communication with the stem 130. In some embodiments, the stem 130 terminates in the dispensing tip 140. In some embodiments, the dispensing tip 140 includes one or more slots 142 for dispensing the formula. In operation, when the outer tip 160 covers the distribution tip 140, as shown in , the dispensing tip 140 dispenses the formula inside the outer tip 140 and out of the hole at the end of the outer tip 140 when the dispenser is in an active state. In certain embodiments, such as that illustrated in , the dispensing tip 140 does not include a hole in the end of the dispensing tip 140. When the actuator 162 is actuated, the outer tip 160 rotates and rises, exposing a hole at the top of the dispensing tip 140. the outer tip, thus placing the distribution system in an active state. In some embodiments, the formula flows from the one or more slots 142 on the dispensing tip 140 out of the hole in the outer tip 160, while the dispensing tip 140 remains stationary. In some embodiments, the dispenser 100 can be placed in an active state by pulling on the outer tip 160 while the dispensing tip 140 remains stationary. In some embodiments, when the actuator 162 is actuated in a different manner, such as by being rotated in the opposite direction, the dispensing system is placed in an inactive state when the outer tip 160 falls and closes the valve. opening with the end of the distribution nozzle 140.

There is an example of a distribution system 100, in accordance with the present technology. In some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 includes an outer tip 160, an actuator 162, a cap 150, a rod 130, and at least two legs 152.

In some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 includes a cap 150. In some embodiments, the cap includes at least two tabs 152 near the base of the cap 150, for attaching the dispensing system 100 to a bottle. In some embodiments, the cap 150 is slightly larger than the neck of the bottle, so that the cap 150 can fit over the neck of the bottle. The 150 cap can be modified to fit any size bottle.

In some embodiments, the dispensing system 100 is attached to a bottle (as shown in ) with the at least two legs 152. In certain embodiments, the at least two legs 152 have the shape of crescents, as illustrated in . In some embodiments, one or more legs are rectangular, organically shaped, or any shape capable of attaching the dispensing system 100 to a bottle. In some embodiments, the at least two legs are 180 degrees apart. In some embodiments, the at least two legs 152 are spaced equidistant from each other, such as four legs at 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, and 270 degrees. In some embodiments, the at least two tabs are configured to rest within a groove on the neck of the bottle, such that they are snapped onto the neck of the bottle and prevent removal of the system. distribution 100 from the bottle.

In operation, the cap is placed over the neck of the bottle, and pressure is applied until the cap 150 is attached to the bottle. In some embodiments, the at least two tabs 152 rest inside a groove on the neck of the bottle. In some embodiments, the two or more tabs 152 apply pressure to the neck of the bottle so that it is attached to the dispensing system 100.

There is an example method 500 of dispensing a formula, in accordance with the present technology. At block 510, the process begins.

At block 520, the bottle is compressed. In some embodiments, the bottle may be compressed by a user, such as by squeezing the bottle. In some embodiments, the bottle may be compressed by manufacturing equipment. In some embodiments, the bottle is compressed with sufficient force to lift a bladder to cover a stem of the dispensing system. When this happens, the formula is unable to flow through the stem of the dispensing system. In some embodiments, the bottle is compressed with less force, so that the bladder does not rise completely and cover the stem of the dispensing system. When this happens, the formula may flow continuously down the stem of the dispensing system.

At block 530, the cap is filled with a measured dose of the formula. In some embodiments, the cap is designed to accommodate the desired dose of formula. In some embodiments, the formula flows from the bottle into the cap of the dispensing system. In certain embodiments, when the bottle is no longer compressed, the measured dose remains retained in the bladder when it falls. In some embodiments, the formula flows through a series of openings within the bladder as the bladder descends, such that the measured dose is retained in the bladder. In some embodiments, the bladder openings are designed to accommodate a more or less viscous formula. In some embodiments, the bladder openings are smaller when the formula is less viscous, such as when the formula is a liquid. In some embodiments, the bladder openings are larger when the formula is more viscous.

At block 540, the dispensing system actuator is actuated, and the dispensing system is placed in an active state. An active state is a state in which the dispenser can dispense the formula. In some embodiments, the actuator is threaded, meaning that when the actuator is rotated in a particular direction, such as clockwise, the outer tip of the dispensing system lifts up to expose a hole at the end of the outer tip. In some embodiments, once the dispensing system is placed in an active state, formula may flow from the bladder, into the stem, through the one or more slots in the dispensing tip, and out. from the hole to the end of the outer tip.

At block 550, the bottle is compressed again. In some embodiments, the delivery system may be inverted before being compressed a second time, but in some embodiments, the delivery system remains upright when compressed again.

At block 560, the measured dose of the formula is dispensed. In some embodiments, the measured dose retained in the bladder flows down the stem of the dispensing system as the bladder rises again, through the slots in the dispensing tip and out of the hole at the end of the outer tip. In some embodiments, as a first measured dose is dispensed, the bladder fills with a second measured dose. If a user decides to dispense another measured dose, they can compress the bottle once more at block 550 and continue to dispense the desired number of measured doses.

Optionally, at block 570, the actuator may be actuated once more, placing the dispenser in an inactive state. An inactive state is a state in which the dispensing system cannot dispense formula. In some embodiments, for example when the actuator is threaded, the dispenser can be placed in an inactive state by turning the cap in the opposite direction, such as counterclockwise. In some embodiments, when the cap is turned, the outer tip falls back so that the hole at the end of the outer tip is covered by the end of the dispensing tip, so that the formula does not cannot be distributed.

At block 580, the process ends. The detailed description set forth above in connection with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals denote like elements, is intended to describe various embodiments of the present disclosure and is not intended to represent embodiments alone. Each embodiment described in the present disclosure is provided merely by way of example or illustration and should not be construed as being preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The illustrative examples provided herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit disclosure to the specific forms disclosed. Likewise, any steps described herein may be interchangeable with other steps, or combinations of steps, in order to obtain the same or substantially similar result.

Claims (8)

Distribution system (100) comprising:
a cap (150) configured to attach the dispensing system to a bottle filled with a formula, wherein the cap is configured to retain a measured dose of the formula;
a rod (130) in fluid communication with the cap;
a bladder (110) within the cap, wherein the bladder includes one or more openings, and wherein the bladder is configured to lift to cover the stem;
a dispensing tip (140) in fluid communication with the rod; And
an outer tip (160) covering the dispensing tip and configured to dispense the formula. A dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing system further comprises at least two legs (152) 180 degrees apart. Dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the bladder (110) is made of silicone. The dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the dispensing system further includes an actuator (162) configured to place the dispensing system in an active or inactive state. A dispensing system according to claim 4, wherein the actuator (162) is threaded. A dispensing system according to claim 4, wherein rotating the actuator (162) in one direction places the dispensing system in an active state. A dispensing system according to claim 6, wherein rotating the actuator (162) in an opposite direction places the dispensing system in an inactive state. Method of using the distribution system of any one of claims 4 to 7, the method comprising:
compressing a bottle for the first time, in which the bottle contains a formula;
filling the cap (150) with a measured dose of the formula as the bladder (110) rises to cover the stem (130) to prevent the formula from entering the stem;
the release of the first compression;
allowing the bladder to retain the measured dose of the formula;
actuating the actuator (162) to place the system in an active state;
squeezing the bottle a second time, wherein squeezing the bottle the second time pushes the measured dose through the rod; And
the distribution of the measured dose.