LIQUID DISPENSERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
Fluid dispensing devices having a pump system connected to a container wherein the dispensing device may be operated with one hand using either a container having a griping surface or opening or a handle integrated with an actuator to facilitate one-handed use.
1 . A dispensing device, comprising:
a container, comprising an opening through the container; a pump system attached to the container, the pump system comprising:
an actuator;
a spout; and
a connector;
wherein a distance between the upper surface of the container opening and a top surface of the actuator is between about 0.3 cm and about 8.9 cm.
2 . The dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the distance is about 8.9 cm.
3 . The dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein a user may grip the opening and actuator with one hand.
4 . The dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a container selected from the group consisting of a bottle and a pouch.
5 . A dispensing device, comprising:
a container;
an integrated handle, spring, and actuator;
a pump supported by the integrated handle, spring, and actuator;
a connector connecting the integrated handle, spring, and actuator to the container; and
a spout in communication with the pump.
6 . The dispensing device of claim 5 , wherein the integrated handle, spring, and actuator comprises an integrated handle, spring, and actuator formed of a molded polyolefin material.
7 . The dispensing device of claim 5 , wherein the integrated handle, spring, and actuator comprises an integrated handle, spring, and actuator formed of a molded polypropylene material.
8 . The dispensing device of claim 5 , wherein the integrated handle, spring, and actuator further comprises an integrated handle, leaf spring, and actuator.
9 . The dispensing device of claim 5 , wherein the container comprises a container selected from the group consisting of a bottle and a pouch.
10 . The dispensing device of claim 5 , wherein a distance between a top surface of the actuator and a bottom surface of the handle is between about 0.3 cm and about 8.9 cm.
11 . The dispensing device of claim 10 , wherein actuation of the dispensing device dispenses between about 5 mL and about 30 mL of a product from the container.
12 . A pump system, comprising:
a handle;
an actuator; and
a spring between the handle and actuator, wherein the handle, actuator, and spring are formed as an integral component.
13 . The pump system of claim 12 , further comprising a connector and a container, wherein the connector connects the handle, actuator, and spring to the container.
14 . The pump system of claim 13 , wherein the connector is selected from the group consisting of a screw-type connector and a bayonet-type connector.
15 . The pump system of claim 12 , wherein the handle, actuator, and spring comprise polyolefin.
16 . The pump system of claim 12 , wherein the handle, actuator, and spring comprise polypropylene.
17 . The pump system of claim 12 , further comprising a distance between the handle and actuator, wherein the distance is less than about 5 inches.