TW201515625A - Dentifrice dispenser stand - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a dentifrice dispenser stand, comprising: a base having at least one contact portion lying in a first plane for stably supporting the stand on a horizontal surface; and an annular, or part-annular, collar connected to the base and positionable around a portion of a container defining a chamber storing a dentifrice and having an opening through which the dentifrice is dispensable from the chamber; wherein an axis of the collar is at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees to the first plane. Also disclosed is a kit, comprising: the dentifrice dispenser stand and the container.

Description

Toothpaste dispenser stand

The present invention relates to a toothpaste dispenser stand and a kit relating to a stand and container for a toothpaste dispenser.

It is known to provide dentifrice, such as toothpaste, in a tube having an opening, and the toothpaste can be dispensed through the opening. However, in order to dispense the toothpaste from the tube to the head of the toothbrush, the user must squeeze the tube while aligning the head of the toothbrush with the opening of the tube. For some users, such as children, disabled individuals, and others who are challenged by low-intensity, coordination, or motor control in such fingers, hands, or arms, performing these two processes simultaneously may be difficult or not possible.

There is a need for a device that assists the user in dispensing toothpaste onto the head of the toothbrush.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a toothpaste dispenser stand comprising: a base having at least one contact portion in a first plane for stably supporting the stand on a horizontal surface; and a ring, or a portion of the annular collar connected to the base and positionable around a portion of the container defining a chamber for storing the toothpaste and having an opening through which the toothpaste can be dispensed; wherein the sleeve is dispensed; The axis of the ring is at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees relative to the first plane.

Or the axis of the collar is at an angle of between 40 and 70 degrees relative to the first plane.

Or the collar is attached to the base via a connector that is elongate in a direction that is non-parallel to the axis of the collar. Still alternatively, the connector is elongate in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the collar.

Or the direction is at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees with respect to the first plane. Still alternatively, the direction is at an angle of between 20 and 50 degrees relative to the first plane.

Or the collar is attached to the substrate via a connector that is elongated in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the collar.

Or the base includes a recess or channel for receiving a portion of the head of the toothbrush. Still alternatively, the recess or channel is at a location on the substrate where the axis of the collar intersects the substrate.

Or the toothpaste dispenser stand is an integral component.

Or the shape of the collar is frustoconical.

Or the collar defines a circular opening for receiving the portion of the container.

Or the collar defines an opening for receiving the portion of the container, and the connector defines a recess extending therein by the connector for receiving the second of the container Part.

Or the collar is only connected to the substrate by the connector.

Another embodiment of the present invention provides a kit comprising: a toothpaste dispenser stand comprising: a base having at least one contact portion in a first plane for stably supporting the stand on a horizontal surface And a ring-shaped or partially annular collar connected to the base and positionable around a portion of the container defining a chamber for storing the toothpaste and having an opening through which the toothpaste can pass Opening the opening; wherein the axis of the collar is at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees relative to the first plane; and the container.

Or the axis of the collar is at an angle of between 40 and 70 degrees relative to the first plane.

Or the collar is attached to the base via a connector that is elongate in a direction that is non-parallel to the axis of the collar. Still alternatively, the connector is elongate in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the collar.

Or the direction is at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees with respect to the first plane. Still alternatively, the direction is at an angle of between 20 and 50 degrees relative to the first plane.

Or the collar is attached to the substrate via a connector that is elongated in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the collar.

Or the base includes a recess or channel for receiving a portion of the head of the toothbrush. Still alternatively, the recess or channel is at a location on the substrate where the axis of the collar intersects the substrate.

Or the collar defines an opening for receiving the portion of the container, and the connector defines a recess extending therein through the connector for receiving the second portion of the container.

Or the collar is only connected to the substrate by the connector.

Or the container includes a vessel defining the chamber, and one is connected to the A vessel and a lid means defining an orifice in fluid communication with the opening. Still alternatively, the collar can be positioned around the lid assembly.

Or the vessel is flexible and the lid means is more rigid than the vessel.

Or the cover device includes a base defining the aperture, and a closure movable relative to the base between the closed position and the open position, the closure separating the aperture from the exterior of the dispenser in the closed position, and The orifice is in fluid communication with the exterior of the dispenser in the open position. Still alternatively, the collar can be positioned around the base of the lid assembly.

Or the closure can be moved between the open and closed positions without being obstructed by the toothpaste dispenser stand.

Alternatively the lid means can be separated by the vessel and the loop can be clamped between the vessel and the lid means.

Or when the collar is positioned around the portion of the container and the stand is standing on the horizontal support surface via the at least one contact portion, the center of mass of the combination of the toothpaste dispenser stand and the container is Positioned vertically above the substrate.

Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. The detailed description and specific examples are intended to be illustrative and not restrict

1‧‧‧ stand

2‧‧‧ stand

10‧‧‧Base

11‧‧‧ bottom surface

12‧‧‧ top surface

13‧‧‧Depression

20‧‧‧ collar

21‧‧‧ End

22‧‧‧ End

23‧‧‧ gap

25‧‧‧ openings

29‧‧‧Closed

30‧‧‧Connector

31‧‧‧First longitudinal end

32‧‧‧Second longitudinal end

35‧‧‧ Groove

40‧‧‧ Container

41‧‧‧ utensils

41a‧‧‧ Opening

42‧‧‧First end

43‧‧‧ wall

Room 44‧‧

45‧‧‧second end

46‧‧‧ Cover device

47‧‧‧孔口

48‧‧‧Base

49‧‧‧Closed

50‧‧‧ toothbrush

52‧‧‧ head

The invention will be more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 shows that the portion of the annular collar of the stand is positioned around a portion of the container storing the toothpaste, in accordance with the present invention. A partial close-up perspective view of the toothpaste dispenser stand of the first exemplary embodiment; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the stand of FIG. 1 with the collar of the stand surrounding the portion of the container and the head of the toothbrush being held 3 is in a recess or channel provided in the base of the stand; FIG. 3 shows a partial cross-sectional view of the component shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 shows a toothpaste dispenser stand according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. a perspective view of the frame, wherein the annular collar of the stand is positioned around a portion of the container for storing the toothpaste; and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the stand of FIG. 4, and the annular collar of the stand is clamped thereto Between the vessel and the lid device of the container.

The following description of the preferred embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the invention, its application, or use.

As used above, the range is used as a shorthand for describing each value within the range. Any value within the range can be selected as the boundary of the range. Moreover, all references cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. The present disclosure controls if there is a conflict between the definition in the present disclosure and the definition in the citation.

1 to 3 show a toothpaste application according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Adapter stand 1. The illustrated stand 1 of the first embodiment includes a base 10, a partial annular collar 20, and a connector 30 that connects the collar 20 to the base 10. Each of these components will be described in sequence.

The substrate 10 has a square flat bottom surface 11 in a first plane that serves as a contact portion of the substrate 10 for stably supporting the stand 1 on a horizontal surface. In a variation of the illustrated first embodiment, the flat surface 11 can be a square, such as a circle, an ellipse, a ring, a triangle, or a polygon. In another variation of the illustrated first embodiment, the substrate 10 can have spaced apart contact portions of the plurality of locations in the first plane for stably supporting the stand 1 on a horizontal surface. Each of the plurality of contact portions may be flat in the first plane or may be a single point in the first plane, such as a point or sharp protrusion of a convex surface depending from the bottom side of the substrate 10. Part.

The collar 20 includes a band of material along most of the circular annular path, but with a gap 23 between the ends 21, 22 of the band on the path such that the collar 20 is partially Ringed. It should be noted that the "ring" does not necessarily mean "circular". In other embodiments of the display, the cuff of the material of the collar 20 can follow most of the annular path that is not circular, and the collar 20 will still be partially annular. In variations to the illustrated first embodiment, the cuff of material may extend sufficiently along the circular annular path or along a non-circular annular path such that the collar 20 is annular. The collar 20 defines a substantially circular opening 25 for receiving a portion of the container 40, which will be described below. In other embodiments, the opening 25 can be circular. The collar 20 has an axis A-A that passes through the center of the collar 20.

The connector 30 connects the collar 20 to the substrate 10. In this embodiment, the connector 30 is elongate in a direction substantially parallel to the axis A-A of the collar 20 being secured. Accordingly, the direction is fixed or relative to the axis A-A. The axis A-A is at any angle that does not exceed about 5 degrees. The first longitudinal end 31 of the connector 30 is attached to the base 10 and the second longitudinal end 32 of the connector 30 is attached to the collar 20. The collar 20 is coupled to the base 10 by the connector 30 such that the axis A-A of the collar 20 is secured to the first plane at an angle of about 70 degrees. In a variation of the illustrated first embodiment, the axis AA of the collar 20 can be fixed to the first plane at an angle between 15 and 75 degrees, more preferably between 40 and 70 degrees. To the first plane. The connector 30 defines therein a recess 35 extending from the opening 25 of the collar 20 toward the base 10, the recess 35 being adapted to receive a second portion of the container 40, as will be described below.

In the illustrated first embodiment, the collar 20 is attached to the substrate 10 only by the connector 30. Moreover, in the illustrated first embodiment, the connector 30 is a unitary, i.e., monolithic member, and the collar 20 is only attached to the substrate 10 by the member. In variations to the illustrated first embodiment, the connector 30 can include a plurality of components or members that are joined together such that the collar 20 is coupled to the substrate 10 via the plurality of components or members. .

The substrate 10 has a top surface 12 opposite the bottom surface 11, and in the top surface 12, a recess or channel 13 for receiving a portion of the head of the toothbrush is formed (see Figure 3). In the present embodiment, the axis A-A abuts the recess or channel 13 of the substrate 10 to intersect the substrate 10. In variations of the illustrated embodiment, the axis AA of the collar 20 intersects the substrate 10 at a location where the recess or channel 13 is positioned on the substrate 10 such that the axis AA of the collar 20 is The depressions or channels 13 intersect.

The stand 1 is an integral component. That is, the collar 20 is integrally formed with the connector 30 and the base 10, that is, integrally formed with the connector 30 and the base 10. Preferably, the stand 1 is made of a plastic such as plastic. Solid or hard material formed. The stand 1 may have been formed by injection molding a material or by another process. In variations of this embodiment, the connector 30 and the collar 20 and/or the substrate 10 can be separately formed into different components and after their formation independently during manufacture of the stand 1 (by fasteners) , interlocking elements, or by any of the adhesive forces) are joined to each other.

In the illustrated first embodiment, the stand 1 is used with a container 40 that includes a flexible vessel 41 that includes a first end portion 42 that is sealed and that extends from the sealed end portion 42. An elongated annular wall 43 defines a chamber 44 therein. Toothpaste (not shown) is stored in the chamber 44. At a longitudinal second end 45 of the wall surface 43 opposite the first end portion 42, the vessel 41 has an opening (not shown) through which the toothpaste can be dispensed. The container 40 also includes a lid assembly 46 that is coupled to the vessel 41 at a longitudinal second end 45 of the wall surface 43. The lid assembly 46 has greater rigidity or stiffness than the vessel 41 and defines an orifice 47 (see Figures 2 and 3) in fluid communication with the opening of the vessel 41 through which the toothpaste can pass through the orifice 40 47 distribution. The lid assembly 46 includes a base 48 defining the aperture 47 and a closure member 49 that is coupled to the base 48 by a hinge portion, such as a living hinge, and that is hinged by bending The portion moves relative to the substrate 48. The closure member 49 is rotatable relative to the base 48 between a closed position (not shown) and an open position (see Figures 1, 2 and 3), the closure member 49 isolating the aperture 47 from the container in the closed position The exterior of 40, and the orifice 47 is in fluid communication with the exterior of the container 40 in the open position.

The collar 20 is for attaching the container 40 to the stand 1 whereby the container 40 is supported relative to the horizontal support surface at a predetermined location such that the aperture 47 is spaced from the top surface 12 of the substrate 10 Approximately 20 mm and generally upwardly facing the recess or channel 13. In variations to the illustrated first embodiment, the distance between the aperture 47 and the top surface 12 can be at least 10 mm, at least 15 mm, or at least 20 Millimeter. In variations to the illustrated first embodiment, the distance between the aperture 47 and the top surface 12 can be no more than 40 mm, no more than 30 mm, or no more than 25 mm. Furthermore, the collar 20 is used to connect the container 40 to the stand 1 whereby the container 40 is supported relative to the horizontal support surface at the predetermined position, leaving the aperture 47 spaced from the horizontal support surface. Up to about 25 mm. In variations to the illustrated first embodiment, the distance between the aperture 47 and the horizontal support surface can be at least 10 mm, at least 15 mm, or at least 20 mm. In variations to the illustrated first embodiment, the distance between the aperture 47 and the horizontal support surface may be no more than 40 mm, no more than 30 mm, or no more than 25 mm.

The lid assembly 46, and each of the base 48 and closure member 49 of the lid assembly 46 have a circular cross section. The container 40 has a longitudinal axis CC that passes through the sealed end 42 of the vessel, perpendicular to the individual circular cross-sections of the lid assembly 46, the base 48, and the closure 49 (when in the closed position), and through the cover The individual center points of the individual circular cross-sections of device 46, base 48 and closure 49 (when in the closed position). The collar 20 is positioned to surround the base 48 of the lid assembly 46 of the container 40 such that the axis A-A of the collar 20 coincides with the longitudinal axis C-C of the container 40. That is, the collar 20 is positioned to surround a portion of the container 40. The collar 20 has an inner diameter that is equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the base 48 of the cover assembly 46, whereby the base 48 of the cover assembly 46 can be pushed by the collar 20 by the push fit therebetween Connect and hold.

When the illustrated stand 1 of the first embodiment is used, the closure 49 of the container 40 is first positioned in the open position, and then the base 48 of the cover device 46 is positioned substantially in the collar 20 In the shaped opening 25, the collar 20 is thereby positioned to surround the base 48. When the collar 20 is positioned around the base 48 of the cover device 46, the closure member 49 is at least partially received in the recess 35 of the connector 30, And the connector 30 prevents the closure member 49 from moving relative to the base 48 of the lid assembly 46 to the closed position. The stand 1 and the container 40 (including the toothpaste) are relatively sized and configured such that when the collar 20 is positioned around the base 48 of the lid assembly 46 of the container 40 and the stand 1 is being When the contact portion 11 stands on the horizontal support surface, the center of mass of the combination of the toothpaste dispenser stand 1 and the container 40 (including the toothpaste) is vertically positioned above the substrate 10. Accordingly, when the collar 20 is positioned around the base 48 of the cover device 46 of the container 40 and the stand 1 is standing on the horizontal support surface via the contact portion 11, the stand 1 stably supports the stand 1 The container 40 does not have to be held by the user. As such, the user randomly positions a portion of the head 52 of the toothbrush 50 within the recess or channel 13 thereby positioning the head 52 at a fixed distance from the aperture 47. With the head 52 at a fixed distance from the aperture 47, the user only needs to make small adjustments to the position of the toothbrush 50 relative to the stand 1 (such as by rotating the head in the recess or channel 13). A portion of portion 52) to align the head 52 with the aperture 47.

Having the head 52 fully or substantially aligned with the aperture 47, the user can then focus on properly squeezing the vessel 41 to reduce the volume of the chamber 44, thereby allowing a portion of the toothpaste to be The chamber 44 is routed through the opening of the vessel 41 and the orifice 47 to the head 52 of the toothbrush 50. Accordingly, the stand 1 assists the user in dispensing the toothpaste onto the head of the toothbrush. Once the desired amount of toothpaste has been dispensed, the toothbrush 50 can be removed from the mounting recess or channel 13 for use during oral care. The container 40 is then removed by the opening 25 of the collar 20 to allow movement of the closure member 49 relative to the base 48 to the closed position.

In variations to the illustrated first embodiment, the collar 20 can be positioned to surround the vessels 41 rather than surrounding the lid assembly 46. In some such variations of the illustrated first embodiment, the lid assembly 46 of the container 40 can be omitted. And the container 40 can include just the vessel 41 and a single piece, or a sturdy closure for opening and closing the opening of the vessel 41.

4 and 5 show a toothpaste dispenser stand 2 in accordance with a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The image component symbols used in Figures 1 through 3 and Figures 4 and 5 indicate like components.

The illustrated stand 2 of the second embodiment includes a base 10, an annular collar 20, and a connector 30 that connects the collar 20 to the base 10. Each of these components will be described in sequence.

The substrate 10 has a trapezoidal flat bottom surface 11 in a first plane, which serves as a contact portion of the substrate 10 for stably supporting the stand 2 on a horizontal surface. In a variant of the second embodiment illustrated, the flat surface 11 can be different from a trapezoid, such as a circle, an ellipse, a ring, a triangle or a polygon. As discussed above with reference to the first embodiment, in another variation of the illustrated second embodiment, the substrate 10 can have spaced apart contact portions of the plurality of bits in the first plane for The stand 2 is stably supported on a horizontal surface.

The collar 20 includes a cuff of material that extends completely along a circular annular path such that the collar 20 is annular. In other embodiments of the display, the cuff of the material of the collar 20 can follow an annular path that is not circular, and the collar 20 will still be annular. The collar 20 is frustoconical in shape and defines a substantially circular opening 25 for receiving a portion of the container 40 which will be described below. In other embodiments, the opening 25 can be circular. The collar 20 has an axis A-A that passes through the center of the collar 20.

The connector 30 connects the collar 20 to the substrate 10. In this embodiment, the connector 30 is elongate in a direction perpendicular to the axis A-A of the collar 20 and is fixed at an angle of about 50 degrees relative to the first plane. In this embodiment In the variation, the direction may be non-parallel to the axis A-A but not perpendicular to the axis A-A. The direction may be fixed at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees with respect to the first plane, and more preferably between 20 and 50 degrees with respect to the first plane. The first longitudinal end 31 of the connector 30 is attached to the base 10 and the second longitudinal end 32 of the connector 30 is attached to the collar 20. The collar 20 is coupled to the base 10 by the connector 30 such that the axis A-A of the collar 20 is secured to the first plane at an angle of about 40 degrees. In a variation of the illustrated first embodiment, the axis AA of the collar 20 can be fixed to the first plane at an angle between 15 and 75 degrees, more preferably between 40 and 70 degrees. To the first plane.

In the illustrated second embodiment, the collar 20 is attached to the substrate 10 only by the connector 30. Moreover, in the illustrated second embodiment, the connector 30 is a unitary, i.e., monolithic member, and the collar 20 is only attached to the substrate 10 by the member. In variations to the illustrated second embodiment, the connector 30 can include a plurality of components or members that are joined together such that the collar 20 is coupled to the substrate 10 via the plurality of components or members. .

The substrate 10 has a top surface 12 opposite the bottom surface 11. In the present embodiment, the axis A-A does not intercept the substrate 10, and the top surface 12 is planar. In the variation of the illustrated second embodiment, the axis A-A of the collar 20 intersects the substrate 10. Furthermore, in some such variations of the illustrated second embodiment, the axis AA of the collar 20 intersects the substrate 10 at a location where the recess or channel is formed in the top surface of the substrate 10, such that The axis AA of the collar 20 intersects the recess or channel or abuts the recess or channel.

The stand 2 is an integral component. That is, the collar 20 is integrally formed with the connector 30 and the base 10, that is, integrally formed with the connector 30 and the base 10. Preferably, the stand 2 is made of a plastic such as polypropylene. Solid or hard material formed. The stand 2 can be formed by injection molding a material or by another process. In variations of this embodiment, the connector 30 and the collar 20 and/or the substrate 10 can be separately formed into different components and after their formation independently during manufacture of the stand 2 (by fasteners) , interlocking elements, or by any of the adhesive forces) are joined to each other.

In the second illustrated embodiment, the stand 2 is used with a container 40 which is identical to that described above with reference to the first embodiment. The lid assembly 46 of the container 40 is separable from the vessel 41 (see Figure 4) to allow the collar 20 to be positioned around the funnel portion of the vessel 41, the funnel portion defining an opening 41a of the vessel 41 for the sleeve The axis AA of the ring 20 coincides with the longitudinal axis CC of the container 40. That is, the collar 20 is positioned to surround a portion of the container 40. The lid assembly 46 can then be reattached to the vessel 41 to clamp the collar 20 (see FIG. 5) between the vessel 41 and the lid assembly 46 to connect the container 40 to the stand 2 Thereby, the container 40 is supported at a predetermined position relative to the horizontal support surface, and the aperture 47 is spaced from the horizontal support surface by about 25 mm. In variations to the illustrated second embodiment, the distance between the aperture 47 and the horizontal support surface can be at least 10 mm, at least 15 mm, or at least 20 mm. In variations to the illustrated second embodiment, the distance between the aperture 47 and the horizontal support surface may be no more than 40 mm, no more than 30 mm, or no more than 25 mm.

When the stand 2 of the second embodiment is used, the collar 20 is clamped between the vessel 41 and the lid assembly 46, and the closure 49 is movable between the open and closed positions. Without being obstructed by the stand 2. That is, the closure member 49 does not contact the stand 2 when the closure member 29 is moved between the open and closed positions. Accordingly, when the container 40 is attached to the stand 2, the closure 49 of the container 40 can be moved to the open position. The stand 2 and the container 40 (including the tooth The paste is relatively sized and configured such that when the collar 20 is clamped between the vessel 41 and the lid assembly 46 and the stand 2 is standing at the horizontal support via the contact portion 11 On the surface, the center of mass of the combination of the toothpaste dispenser stand 2 and the container 40 (including the toothpaste) is vertically positioned above the substrate 10. According to this, when the collar 20 is clamped between the vessel 41 and the lid device 46 and the stand 2 is standing on the horizontal support surface via the contact portion 11, the stand 2 is stably supported. The container 40 does not have to be held by the user. As such, the user arbitrarily aligns the head 52 of the toothbrush 50 with the aperture 47.

Having the head 52 fully or substantially aligned with the aperture 47, the user can then focus on properly squeezing the vessel 41 to reduce the volume of the chamber 44, thereby allowing a portion of the toothpaste to be The chamber 44 is routed through the opening of the vessel 41 and the orifice 47 to the head 52 of the toothbrush 50. Accordingly, the stand 2 assists the user in dispensing the toothpaste onto the head of the toothbrush. Once the desired amount of toothpaste has been dispensed, the toothbrush 50 can be used during oral care and the closure 49 can be moved to the closed position while the container 40 remains attached to the stand 2.

In variations of each of the first and second embodiments, the container 40 can take a different form than that illustrated, as long as the container 40 defines a chamber for storing toothpaste and has an opening, and the toothpaste is The chamber can be dispensed through the opening. .

When a stand of any of the embodiments of the present invention and a container such as the container 40 are supplied together, regardless of whether the collar 20 is positioned around a portion of the container, the stand and the container are considered together as a kit. .

1‧‧‧ stand

10‧‧‧Base

20‧‧‧ collar

40‧‧‧ Container

41‧‧‧ utensils

42‧‧‧First end

43‧‧‧ wall

Room 44‧‧

45‧‧‧second end

47‧‧‧孔口

48‧‧‧Base

49‧‧‧Closed

50‧‧‧ toothbrush

52‧‧‧ head

Claims (24)

A toothpaste dispenser stand comprising: a base having at least one contact portion in a first plane for stably supporting the stand on a horizontal surface; and a ring or portion An annular collar coupled to the base and positionable around a portion of the container defining a chamber for storing a toothpaste and having an opening through which the toothpaste can be dispensed; wherein the sleeve is dispensed; One of the axes of the ring is at an angle between 15 and 75 degrees with respect to the first plane. The toothpaste dispenser stand of claim 1, wherein the axis of the collar is at an angle of between 40 and 70 degrees relative to the first plane. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the collar is connected to the base via a connector, the connector being elongated in a direction non-parallel to the axis of the collar Or wherein the connector is elongated in a direction perpendicular to one of the axes of the collar. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to claim 3, wherein the direction is at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees with respect to the first plane, or wherein the direction is between 20 and 50 degrees with respect to the first plane. One angle between. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the collar is connected to the base via a connector, the connector being elongated in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of the collar of. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base comprises a divot or a passage for receiving a portion of a head of a toothbrush. Or wherein the recess or channel is at a location on the substrate where the axis of the collar intersects the substrate. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the toothpaste dispenser stand is an integral component. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the collar is frustoconical in shape, and/or wherein the collar defines a container for receiving the container The circular opening of this part. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the collar defines an opening for receiving the portion of the container, and wherein the connector defines a portion therein A recess extending from the opening for receiving a second portion of the container. The toothpaste dispenser stand according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein the collar is connected to the substrate only by the connector. A kit comprising: a toothpaste dispenser stand, comprising: a base having at least one contact portion in a first plane for stably supporting the stand on a horizontal surface; and a ring a portion or a portion of the annular collar connected to the base and positionable around a portion of the container defining a chamber for storing a toothpaste and having an opening through which the toothpaste can be applied And wherein the axis of the collar is at an angle between 15 and 75 degrees with respect to the first plane; and the container. The kit of claim 11, wherein the axis of the collar is at an angle of between 40 and 70 degrees relative to the first plane. The kit of claim 11 or 12, wherein the collar is coupled to the base via a connector that is elongated in a direction that is non-parallel to the axis of the collar, or wherein The connector is elongate in a direction perpendicular to one of the axes of the collar. The kit of claim 13, wherein the direction is at an angle between 15 and 75 degrees with respect to the first plane, or wherein the direction is at an angle of between 20 and 50 degrees with respect to the first plane. . The kit of claim 11 or 12, wherein the collar is coupled to the substrate via a connector that is elongated in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of the collar. The kit of any one of clauses 11 to 15, wherein the base comprises a recess or channel for receiving a portion of a head of a toothbrush, or wherein the recess or channel Attached to a location on the substrate where the axis of the collar intersects the substrate. The kit of any one of clauses 11 to 16, wherein the collar defines an opening for receiving the portion of the container, and wherein the connector defines therein an extension extending from the opening a recess for receiving a second portion of the container. A kit according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the collar is connected to the substrate only by the connector. The kit of any one of clauses 11 to 18, wherein the container includes a vessel defining the chamber, and a lid device coupled to the vessel and defining an orifice in fluid communication with the opening, Or wherein the collar is positionable about the lid device. The kit of claim 19, wherein the vessel is flexible and the lid device is more rigid than the vessel. The kit of claim 19 or 20, wherein the cover means includes a base defining the aperture, and a closure movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, the closure The member isolates the aperture from an outer portion of the dispenser in the closed position, and the aperture is in fluid communication with the exterior of the dispenser in the open position, Or wherein the collar is positionable about the base of the lid device. The kit of claim 21, wherein the closure is moveable between the open and closed positions without being obstructed by the toothpaste dispenser stand. The kit of any one of claims 19 to 22, wherein the lid device is separable by the vessel and the loop is clamped between the vessel and the lid device. The kit of any one of claims 11 to 23, wherein the collar is positioned around the portion of the container and the stand is standing on the horizontal support surface via the at least one contact portion In the upper portion, the center of mass of the combination of the toothpaste dispenser stand and the container is positioned vertically above the substrate.