US20210261317A1

US20210261317A1 - Product dispensers

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Publication number: US20210261317A1
Application number: US17/319,803
Authority: US
Inventors: Alyse Nicole Merritt
Original assignee: Amaris Enterprises LLC
Current assignee: Amaris Enterprises LLC
Priority date: 2017-11-30
Filing date: 2021-05-13
Publication date: 2021-08-26
Also published as: USD954562S1

Abstract

A pull tab assembly is described for product dispensers such that one or more pull tabs are disposed on a dispenser. An alternative teaches opposing pull tab assemblies placed on either end of a product dispenser. A slanted edge associated with the pull tab facilitates the opening of the dispenser. Another embodiment teaches acute angle dispensing devices and alternatively having a flap about the acute angle dispensing devices.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to U.S. Design Application No. 29/733,683 which was filed May 5, 2020 as a continuation in part application of then co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/633,862, filed Jan. 16, 2018 and now abandoned, and is further a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/828,370, filed Nov. 30, 2017, which is now U.S. Pat. No. 10,759,579, and also as a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/721,418, filed Jan. 21, 2020 which is presently pending, the entireties of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to product dispensers; more particularly, the present invention relates to various novelties facilitating the opening of the aforementioned product dispensers for easy expulsion of the contents therefrom.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Foil type product dispensers have been available for many decades serving ketchup, mustard and similar products. Additionally, these devices have also been used to dispense other types of liquids such as soaps, conditioners, perfume and other such substances.
Typically two mirror leaves of foil material are brought together and heat sealed or glued near the perimeter thereof along the various sides of the leaves of material. A suitable pre-perforation, or weaker material is made at or near a junction point between two sides of the product dispenser so as to permit easy cutting of this junction point away from the rest of the device. Thus, a user cuts along this portion removing a piece of material of the junction zone and proceeds to dispense the material therefrom.
However, there are problems with this approach in that the current system is very messy leaving product material on the external surface of the dispenser. Also, the cutting of the junction is many times not easily performed.
Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for a product dispenser that more readily maintains a clean surface of the product dispenser and permits the simple and easy opening of the dispenser.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with some embodiments of the inventive disclosure, there is provided a dispenser including a dispenser body having a top planar member having peripheral edges around a perimeter of the top planar member, and a bottom planar member having peripheral edges around a perimeter of the bottom planar member. The bottom planar member is joined to the top planar member around the peripheral edges, and an inner space is defined between the top planar member and the bottom planar member. The dispenser further includes a content disposed in the inner space. The dispenser further includes a flap at an end of the dispenser body on an outside of the top planar member. The flap has a at least three sides, and one of the at least three sides is integrally attached to the top planar member, and each of the other sides are attached by adhesive to the top planar member.
In accordance with a further feature, the top planar member and the bottom planar member both include foil.
In accordance with a further feature, the top planar member and the bottom planar member are joined using heat treatment.
In accordance with a further feature, the top planar member and the bottom planar member are joined using adhesive.
In accordance with a further feature, the dispenser is one of a plurality of dispensers formed along a top planar member strip and a bottom planar member strip.
In accordance with a further feature, each one of the plurality of dispensers is formed so that the end of each dispenser having the flap is adjacent to an end of a subsequent dispenser that does not have a flap.
In accordance with a further feature, the flap on the top planar member is joined to the top planar member at other sides of the flap using a weaker adhesive or heat treatment than other portions of the dispenser which configures the flap to open when pressure is applied to the dispenser.
In accordance with a further feature, a portion of the top planar member under the flap is partially perforated to form dispensing holes through which the content of the dispenser can be expelled.
In accordance with some embodiments of the inventive disclosure, there is provided a dispenser having a dispenser body including a first planar member having a perimeter and a second planar member having a perimeter corresponding to, and joined to the perimeter of the first planar member. An inner space is defined between the first planar member and the second planar member. The dispenser further includes a flap formed at an end of the dispenser body on an outside of the first planar member. The flap is attached by adhesive to the first planar member, and lifting the flap allows a content in the inner space to leave the dispenser upon application of pressure to the dispenser.
In accordance with a further feature, the first planar member and the second planar member are made of foil.
In accordance with a further feature, the first planar member and the second planar member are joined using heat treatment.
In accordance with a further feature, the first planar member and the second planar member are joined using adhesive.
In accordance with a further feature, the dispenser is one of a plurality of dispensers formed along a first planar member strip and a second planar member strip.
In accordance with a further feature, each one of the plurality of dispensers is formed so that the end of each dispenser having the flap is adjacent to an end of a subsequent dispenser that does not have a flap.
In accordance with a further feature, the flap on the first planar member is joined to the first planar member using a weaker adhesive or heat treatment than other portions of the dispenser which configures the flap to open when pressure is applied to the dispenser.
In accordance with a further feature, a portion of the first planar member under the flap is partially perforated to form dispensing holes through which the content of the dispenser can be expelled.
Although the invention is illustrated and described herein as embodied in a product dispenser, it is, nevertheless, not intended to be limited to the details shown because various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the invention and within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims. Additionally, well-known elements of exemplary embodiments of the invention will not be described in detail or will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of the invention.
Other features that are considered as characteristic for the invention are set forth in the appended claims. As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one of ordinary skill in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting; but rather, to provide an understandable description of the invention. While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward. The figures of the drawings are not drawn to scale.
Before the present invention is disclosed and described, it is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. The terms “a” or “an,” as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term “plurality,” as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term “another,” as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having,” as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term “coupled,” as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The term “providing” is defined herein in its broadest sense, e.g., bringing/coming into physical existence, making available, and/or supplying to someone or something, in whole or in multiple parts at once or over a period of time.
“In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, azimuth or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “inside”, “outside”, “front”, “back”, “head”, “tail” and so on, are azimuth or positional relationships based on the drawings, which are only to facilitate description of the embodiments of the present invention and simplify the description, but not to indicate or imply that the devices or components must have a specific azimuth, or be constructed or operated in the specific azimuth, which thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, terms such as “first”, “second”, “third” and so on are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as “installed”, “coupled”, “connected” should be broadly interpreted, for example, it may be fixedly connected, or may be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it may be mechanically connected, or may be electrically connected; it may be directly connected, or may be indirectly connected via an intermediate medium. As used herein, the terms “about” or “approximately” apply to all numeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. These terms generally refer to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider equivalent to the recited values (i.e., having the same function or result). In many instances these terms may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above-mentioned terms in the embodiments of the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The preferred embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, in which:

FIG. 1A presents a front view of a roll of product dispensers having a trapezoidal type shape and pronounced junction points in an embodiment taught herein.

FIG. 1B presents a view of two planar members that are brought together forming a novel product dispenser as taught in an embodiment.

FIG. 2A presents a view of a roll of product dispensers having an pull tab of material for easy opening of the product dispenser in an embodiment taught herein.

FIG. 2B presents a view of two mirror leaves of a product dispenser for bringing them together forming a complete product dispenser having pull tab of material for easy opening of the product dispenser in an embodiment taught herein.

FIG. 2C presents a closeup view of the pull tab of FIGS. 2A-2B and associated structures at the end of the device in an embodiment taught herein.

FIG. 3A presents a roll of product dispensers in another embodiment taught herein.

FIG. 3B presents a closeup view of a junction for the opening of a product dispenser as taught in the embodiment of FIG. 3A.

FIG. 3C presents a closeup view of a flap for the opening of the junction point of in the embodiment of FIGS. 3A-3B.

FIG. 3D presents a closeup views of the flap in the embodiment of FIGS. 3A-3C.

FIG. 4A presents a view of an alternative embodiment having a group of arrowhead product dispensers as disclosed herein.

FIG. 4B presents a view of a single arrowhead product dispenser in an alternative embodiment disclosed herein.

FIG. 5A presents a view of a dispenser in another alternative embodiment disclosed herein.

FIG. 5B presents a view of a dispenser in yet another alternative embodiment disclosed herein.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in each figure.
Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.
FIG. 1A presents a front view of a roll of product dispensers having a trapezoidal type shape and pronounced junction points in an embodiment taught herein. A roll 1 of dispensers 2 is arranged front to end so that the front of a first dispenser impacts the end of another and so forth for easy cutting of the dispensers 2 one from each other. Each dispenser has a front end and an opposite back end 2A as well as a first side and second side 2B. The connection between either of the ends 2A and one of the sides 2B forms junction points 2C whereby material may more easily be removed from the container because of the acute angle between one of the ends and one of the sides. The other junctions 2D between either of the two ends 2A and the opposite one of the sides 2B from the first choices forms an obtuse angle.
FIG. 1B presents a view of two planar members 3, 4, which can be, for example, leaves of foil material, that are brought together forming a novel product dispenser as taught in an embodiment. A planar member has a front end and an opposite back end 3A as well as a first side and second side 3B. The planar member 4 has corresponding sides and ends to the first planar member and these are brought together and heat treated or glued together at manufacture. The planar members can be metallic foil material, or formed of equivalent materials such as polymeric materials, waxed paper or other fibrous materials, cardboard, or combinations of these materials, as other examples. Further, it will be appreciated that the planar members are initially planar, and when assembled into a product dispenser, which is then filled with contents, will change shape accordingly, however the term “planar member” will be understood to refer to material forming one side of a product dispenser as described herein.
FIG. 2A presents a view of a roll 5 of product dispensers 6 connected end to end having an pull tab of material for easy opening of the product dispenser in an embodiment taught herein. A dual planar member product dispenser 6 has two planar members connected together along a periphery thereof. The dispenser 6 has two longitudinal sides 6A connected at appropriate end points to two corresponding transverse sides 6B thereby forming a rectangular shape.
Thus, a first longitudinal side 6A has a first endpoint connected to an endpoint of a first transverse side 6B and the second endpoint of the first longitudinal side 6A is connected to an endpoint of the second transverse side 6B. Similarly, the second longitudinal side 6A has a third endpoint connected to another endpoint of a first transverse side 6B and the fourth endpoint of the second longitudinal side 6A is connected to the other endpoint of the second transverse side 6B. Finally, at either end of the product dispenser 6 is an easy pull tab 7 mechanism for the easy opening of the dispenser as more fully shown in FIG. 2C. Each pull tab 7 is disposed such that the next one in the roll complements the previous one in the sequence; thus, there is a space for the previous or next one in the sequence at the back or forward end of the dispenser 6 respectively.
FIG. 2B presents a view of two complementary leaves 6A of a product dispenser for bringing them together forming a complete product dispenser having pull tab of material for easy opening of the product dispenser in an embodiment taught herein. The two planar members are brought together and connected by heat treatment, adhesive connection or gluing.
FIG. 2C presents a closeup view of the pull tab of FIGS. 2A-2B and associated structures at the end of the device in an embodiment taught herein. Here 6B is a transverse side at either end of the product dispenser 6 integrally and directly formed with a first planar member 9 that in turn is integrally formed with a second planar member 8. The first planar member 9 is generally rectangular in shape except for the slant edge 9A that slants drastically at a sharp edge facilitating the severing of the product container; the first planar member 9 also has a top edge 9B (ending at one end with the slant edge 9A) that is parallel to the transverse side 6B and perpendicular to the extension 9C that completes the upward length of the longitudinal side 6A of the dispenser 6.
The second planar member 8 is integrally formed about a portion of the first planar member 9 and extends half way along its length; thus, allowing for the placement of a corresponding pull tab 7 on a preceding or succeeding dispenser 6 in a roll 5. Midway along the total transverse width of dispenser 6 is a perpendicular edge portion 8C integrally formed and rising above the first piece of material 9 ending at a point that presents another edge portion 8B directed laterally and parallel to the top edge 9B and to the transverse side 6B.
This edge portion 8B ends and integrally forms with an extension portion 8A that also integrally forms with the junction between an end of the transverse side 6B, the longitudinal side 6A and the slant edge 9A. Because of this shape the pull tab assembly or mechanism generally formed at 7 has a tab generally formed as the second planar member 8. A user grasps this mechanism and cuts it horizontally and then down the slant edge in the picture along an edge 9A.
A variant of this system has the slant edge 9A extending all the way towards the junction between perpendicular edge portion 8C and top edge 9B instead of having a horizontal portion 9. As another alternative, there is a space between the pull tab of one sequence and the corresponding pull tab of the succeeding or preceding sequence so that there is little or no horizontal portion 9.
FIG. 3A presents a roll of product dispensers in another embodiment taught herein. A roll 10 of product dispensers 11 is arranged with the narrow end of one dispenser impacting the narrow front of another and so forth. Formed as a trapezoidal type shape, each dispenser 11 has an angle (less than 90 degrees) between the narrow front end and a first longitudinal side of the dispenser 11 as well as an angle (less than 90 degrees) between the opposite narrow end of the same dispenser and the second longitudinal side where the angle is opposite the first one. The junction 12 between each longitudinal side and the corresponding narrow front or narrow back ends, forms a node for the opening and expulsion of materials from the dispenser 11. These junction are acute angles whilst the two other angles of the trapezoid shape are obtuse angles.
FIG. 3B presents a closeup view of a junction for the opening of a product dispenser as taught in the embodiment of FIG. 3A. The junction 12 is more clearly shown here showing an end and a side having a triangular flap 13 attached to the surface thereof. The flap 13 is attached along one leg of its triangular shape to the surface of one side of one of the mirrored leaves making up the body of the dispenser 11 and sits nearby the edge of the end and the edge of the side. Alternatively, instead of a flap one cuts open the acute angle end; it is further optionally partially pre-perforated.
FIG. 3C presents a closeup view of a flap for the opening of the junction point of in the embodiment of FIG. 3A-3B. Here is shown how the flap is opened revealing dispenser holes 14 underneath; the holes can penetrate only on one of the leaves or optionally all the way through both planar members making up the body of the dispenser; in this second optional system, there is a flap also on the opposite planar member. The holes have been pre-pressed into the planar members for expulsion of products or other substances from the body of the dispenser 11.
FIG. 3D presents a closeup view of the flap in the embodiment of FIG. 3A-3C. The flap 13 has been prepared having a gum, rubber, silicone, adhesive or gel 13A for loose attachment of the edge of the flap 13 with the surface of the leaf material making up the side of the dispenser.
FIG. 4A presents a view of an alternative embodiment having a group of arrowhead product dispensers as disclosed herein. Each one of the group 14 of three product dispensers 15 is formed from a top and a bottom planar member; these are heat treated or adhesively sealed about the respective peripheral edges of the top planar member with the bottom planar member. The dispenser 15 has an arrowhead shape at its forward portion having two forward parts 15A, 15B of a triangle.
This forward portion two parts 15A, 15B of the dispenser 15 sits in the rear portion of the next dispenser 15 in line ahead of it. Thus, the rear portion of each dispenser 15 is shaped as an indented arrowhead having two rear parts 15E, 15F of a corresponding triangle to that of the forward portion made of two forward parts 15A, 15B. The forward parts 15A, 15B come together at an arrowhead point and each slant down meeting only one of the lateral edges 15C, 15D respectively. These lateral edges 15C, 15D proceed back down until they reach the indented arrowhead shape and integrate with the corresponding rear parts 15E, 15F such that the lateral edges 15C, 15D meet only one of the respective rear parts 15E, 15F. These two rear parts 15E, 15F slant inwards until they reach a central vertex that corresponds to the arrowhead point of a forward portion.
It should be apparent from this discussion that the forward arrowhead 15A, 15B of a current dispenser 15 is attached during manufacture to the next in line's indented arrowhead shape 15E, 15F. Similarly, the current dispenser 15 has a rear indented arrowhead shape 15E, 15F that is made for the forward arrowhead 15A, 15B of a previous dispenser 15 in the line. During manufacture the entire strip of top and bottom planar members are suitably heat treated or adhesively sealed and a cutting tool is employed to cut each dispenser as described.
FIG. 4B presents a view of a single arrowhead product dispenser in an alternative embodiment disclosed herein. The forward parts 15A, 15B come together at an arrowhead point and each slant down meeting only one of the lateral edges 15C, 15D respectively. These lateral edges 15C, 15D proceed back down until they reach the indented arrowhead shape and integrate with the corresponding rear parts 15E, 15F such that the lateral edges 15C, 15D meet only one of the respective rear parts 15E, 15F. These two rear parts 15E, 15F slant inwards until they reach a central vertex that corresponds to the arrowhead point of a forward portion.
The front arrowhead made of forward parts 15A, 15B also has a smaller portion thereof 16A, 16B integrally formed respectively from portions of the aforementioned. Further, along with 16A, 16B, a dotted line 16C on the body of the top and or bottom planar members thus completes a smaller triangle shape within the much large arrowhead. This is used as a location for expulsion of materials from the inner spaces of the dispenser 15. To accomplish this, the small triangular shape or tip uses weak adhesive or a small amount of heat sealing on the peripheral portions (16A, 16B) where the top and bottom planar members meet each other at this tip. Thus, when sufficient pressure is applied to the center of the packet, it would cause a puncture to the tip thereby releasing the contents. Alternatively, a user can rupture the package by cutting across the line; further, this may also be optionally partially perforated so as to facilitate the cutting thereof.
FIG. 5A presents a view of a dispenser in another alternative embodiment disclosed herein. A dispenser 17 is shaped as a ketchup bottle in this view. The dispenser 17 is made of top and bottom planar members that are heat or adhesive sealed along peripheral edges so that they come together thereat. A top portion 17A integrates at a first end and second end with a single one of two narrow sides 17B, 17H. The narrow sides 17B, 17H proceed to integrate with one of two intermediate sides 17C, 17G that slope outwards broadening the with the of bottle shape. These intermediate sides 17C, 17G further integrate with one of two larger linear sides 17D, 17F that in turn integrate at one of two ends of a base 17E respectively.
A piece of round material 171 having an integral pull strip 17J is attached to the top planar member at the end of the dispenser 17 near the top portion 17A. Under it a precut opening permits the expulsion of contents when the pull strip 18A is removed therefrom. Alternatively, the entire white flap where the “bottle cap” is could peel off in one swoop from left to right. This would make it look like the actual cap of the bottle was coming off for ketchup to neatly pour out of. In this option, the top planar member has slight partial perforations (or weaker material) along the white neck of the bottle cap at 17K so this permits the removal of the material at this point (or optionally more rising along the lateral edges of the bottle cap and near or at the top edge 17A thereof). This can be augmented by a peel strip that hangs from the top material thereby facilitating the ripping of the top material therefrom. Another option has the slight perforations (or weaker material) on the bottom planar member as well corresponding to the top portion perforations so as to permit the optional removal of the entire simulated bottle cap in the figure.
FIG. 5B presents a view of a dispenser in yet another alternative embodiment disclosed herein. A dispenser 18 is shaped as a rectangle having a containment space in the shape of ketchup bottle in this view. The dispenser 18 is made of top and bottom planar members that are heat or adhesive sealed along peripheral edges so that they come together thereat along with similar seals along the narrower body portions of the bottle shape as it impacts the other parts of the material for example 20A, 20B.
The main shape of the product dispenser 18 is rectangular having two narrow edges 18A, 18C opposite one another and each having two ends; each of these (18A, 18C) integrates at one end with longitudinal edges 18B, 18D that similarly are disposed opposite one another and have two ends. A top portion 19A integrates at a first end and second end with a single one of two narrow sides 19B, 19H. The narrow sides 19B, 19H proceed to integrate with one of two intermediate sides 19C, 19G that slope outwards broadening the with the of bottle shape. These intermediate sides 19C, 19G further integrate with one of two larger linear sides 19D, 19F that in turn integrate at one of two ends of a base 19E respectively. It should be apparent that the material of the top and bottom planar members proximal to the narrow sides 19B, 19H is sealed together to force the top and bottom planar members into a ketchup bottle shape. Thus, this forms two lateral flanges 20A, 20B on either side of these narrow sides 19B, 19H. The material can be expelled from the dispenser in a similar fashion as in FIG. 5A or by ripping a partially pre-perforated portion thereof, for example if the dark horizontal line at either side and through the white portion of the bottle cap is a pre-perforation then the dispenser can be cut open easily. Alternatively, this line is simply a weaker portion of the package.
It should be understood that numerous modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A dispenser comprising:

a dispenser body including:

a top planar member having peripheral edges around a perimeter of the top planar member;

a bottom planar member having peripheral edges around a perimeter of the bottom planar member, wherein the bottom planar member is joined to the top planar member around the peripheral edges, an inner space being defined between the top planar member and the bottom planar member;

a content disposed in the inner space; and

a flap at an end of the dispenser body on an outside of the top planar member, wherein the flap has a at least three sides, wherein one of the at least three sides is integrally attached to the top planar member and each of the other sides are attached by adhesive to the top planar member.

2. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the top planar member and the bottom planar member both include foil.

3. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the top planar member and the bottom planar member are joined using heat treatment.

4. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the top planar member and the bottom planar member are joined using adhesive.

5. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the dispenser is one of a plurality of dispensers formed along a top planar member strip and a bottom planar member strip.

6. The dispenser of claim 5, wherein each one of the plurality of dispensers is formed so that the end of each dispenser having the flap is adjacent to an end of a subsequent dispenser that does not have a flap.

7. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the flap on the top planar member is joined to the top planar member at other sides of the flap using a weaker adhesive or heat treatment than other portions of the dispenser which configures the flap to open when pressure is applied to the dispenser.

8. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein a portion of the top planar member under the flap is partially perforated to form dispensing holes through which the content of the dispenser can be expelled.

9. A dispenser comprising:

a dispenser body including:

a first planar member having a perimeter;

a second planar member having a perimeter corresponding to, and joined to the perimeter of the first planar member, an inner space being defined between the first planar member and the second planar member; and

a flap formed at an end of the dispenser body on an outside of the first planar member, wherein the flap is attached by adhesive to the first planar member, and wherein lifting the flap allows a content in the inner space to leave the dispenser upon application of pressure to the dispenser.

10. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the first planar member and the second planar member are made of foil.

11. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the first planar member and the second planar member are joined using heat treatment.

12. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the first planar member and the second planar member are joined using adhesive.

13. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the dispenser is one of a plurality of dispensers formed along a first planar member strip and a second planar member strip.

14. The dispenser of claim 13, wherein each one of the plurality of dispensers is formed so that the end of each dispenser having the flap is adjacent to an end of a subsequent dispenser that does not have a flap.

15. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the flap on the first planar member is joined to the first planar member using a weaker adhesive or heat treatment than other portions of the dispenser which configures the flap to open when pressure is applied to the dispenser.

16. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein a portion of the first planar member under the flap is partially perforated to form dispensing holes through which the content of the dispenser can be expelled.