Product Dispensing Apparatus with Sample Holder
The present invention is directed to a dispensing apparatus configured to store and dispense a product, while also providing a storage space for an object, e.g., a sample product container, via a recessed chamber located in the cap.
1 . A dispensing apparatus comprising:
a body having an inner chamber and a top end; and
a cap secured to the top end of the body, the cap having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the cap comprises a recessed chamber in the top surface, and optionally an opening extending through the top surface and the bottom surface into the inner chamber of the body.
2 . The dispensing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a lid, wherein at least a portion of the lid is removeably secured to the cap.
3 . (canceled)
4 . The dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the lid is permanently affixed to the cap.
5 . The dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the lid is a flip-top, a screw-on lid or a snap-on lid.
6 . (canceled)
7 . (canceled)
8 . The dispensing apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the flip-top comprises at least two sections which flip independently of each other.
9 . The dispensing apparatus of claim 8 , wherein one of the at least two sections of the flip-top resides over the opening of the cap and the other of the at least two sections of the flip-top resides over the recessed chamber.
10 . A cap comprising:
a) a top surface;
b) a bottom surface;
c) a recessed chamber in the top surface; and
d) optionally, an opening extending through the top surface and the bottom surface.
11 . The cap of claim 10 further comprising a lid, wherein at least a portion of the lid is removeably secured to the cap.
12 . (canceled)
13 . The cap of claim 11 , wherein at least a portion of the lid is permanently affixed to the cap.
14 . The cap of claim 11 , wherein the lid is a flip-top, a screw-on lid or a snap-on lid.
15 . The cap of claim 14 , wherein the lid is a flip-top.
16 . The cap of claim 15 , wherein the flip-top comprises at least two sections which flip independently of each other.
17 . The cap of claim 16 , wherein one of the at least two sections of the flip-top resides over the opening of the cap and the other of the at least two sections of the flip-top resides over the recessed chamber.
18 . A method for storing an object, the method comprising:
a) providing an apparatus comprising:
i. a body having an inner chamber and a top end; and
ii. a cap secured to the top end of the body, the cap having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the cap comprises a recessed chamber in the top surface; and optionally an opening extending through the top surface and the bottom surface into the inner chamber of the body; and
b) placing an object into the recessed chamber.
19 . (canceled)
20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the recessed chamber is cylindrical.
21 . (canceled)
22 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the lid is a flip-top, a screw-on lid or a snap-on lid.
23 . The method of claim 22 , wherein the lid is a flip-top.
24 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the recessed chamber of the cap extends into the inner chamber of the body.
25 . The method of claim 23 , wherein the flip-top comprises at least two sections which flip independently of each other.
26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein one of the at least two sections of the flip-top resides over the opening of the cap and the other of the at least two sections of the flip-top resides over the recessed chamber.
27 . (canceled)