Fluid dispenser and fluid refill system for fluid dispenser

1. A counter-mount fluid dispenser comprising:

a housing configured to be mounted above a countertop;

an outlet nozzle located near a first end of the housing;

a movable access member, wherein the movable access member is movable between a closed position and an open position;

wherein the movable access member is secured to the housing in the closed position and the open position;

a reservoir configured to be mounted below a countertop;

a dispensation conduit routed through at least a portion of the housing to the outlet nozzle

wherein a first end of the dispensation conduit is in fluid communication with the outlet nozzle and a second end of the dispensation conduit extends below the countertop;

wherein the dispensation conduit remains in place when the movable access member is moved between the closed position and the open position;

a refill port at least partially concealed in the movable access member;

the refill port having a connector for connecting to a distribution conduit for refilling the reservoir;

the refill port having a fluid passage therethrough;

wherein when a distribution conduit is connected to the refill port, the connection prevents leaking and seals the fluid passage from the outside environment.

2. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 further comprising a refill valve that is movable between an open position and a closed position.

3. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the moveable access member slides to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

4. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the moveable access member moves upward to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

5. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the moveable access member rotates to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

6. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the moveable access member moves in a first direction and then moves in a second direction to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

7. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 further comprising a keyed connection.

8. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 7 wherein the keyed connection is a mechanical connection.

9. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the reservoir is a collapsible reservoir.

10. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the reservoir is a non-collapsible reservoir.

11. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 10 further comprising a vent for venting the non-collapsible reservoir.

12. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the refill port comprises a valve housing, a sealing member and a biasing member.

13. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 1 wherein the refill port comprises a sealing member that seals the refill port when a distribution conduit is not connected to the refill port.

14. A counter-mount fluid dispenser comprising:

a housing configured to be mounted above a countertop;

an outlet nozzle located near a first end of the housing;

the second end of the housing located near a top of a countertop;

a refill port located at least partially in the housing;

the refill port having a fluid passage therethrough;

the refill port having a connector for connecting to a distribution conduit for refilling the reservoir;

the refill port having a sealing member;

the sealing member having an open position that allows fluid to flow into the refill port;

the sealing member having a closed position that prevents fluid from flowing into the refill port;

wherein when a distribution conduit is connected to the refill port, the sealing member moves to an open position;

wherein the connection between the distribution conduit and the refill port is configured to prevent leaking and seal the fluid passage from the outside environment;

a reservoir configured to be mounted below a countertop and in fluid communication with the refill port;

a dispensation conduit routed from below the countertop through at least a portion of the housing and to the outlet nozzle;

wherein the dispensation conduit remains in place when the refill port is connected to the distribution conduit.

15. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 14 further comprising a movable access member secured to the housing, wherein the movable access member is movable between a closed position in which the refill port is concealed and an open position in which the refill port is revealed; and

wherein the movable access member remains secured to the housing.

16. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 15 wherein the moveable access member slides to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

17. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 15 wherein the moveable access member moves upward to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

18. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 15 wherein the moveable access member rotates to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

19. The counter-mount fluid dispenser of claim 15 wherein the access member moves in a first direction and then moves in a second direction to provide access to the refill port while remaining secured to the housing.

20. A counter-mount fluid dispenser comprising:

a housing configured to be mounted above a countertop;

an outlet nozzle located at a first end of the housing;

a refill port;

a movable access member connected to the housing, wherein the movable access member is movable between a closed position in which the refill port is concealed and an open position in which the refill port is revealed;

wherein the movable access member remains connected to the housing when the housing moves from the closed position to the open position;

the refill port having a fluid passage therethrough;

the refill port having a connector for connecting to a distribution conduit for refilling the reservoir;

the refill port having a sealing member;

the sealing member having an open position that allows fluid to flow into the refill port;

the sealing member having a closed position that prevents fluid from flowing into the refill port;

wherein when a distribution conduit is connected to the refill port, the sealing member moves to an open position;

wherein the connection between the distribution conduit and the refill port is configured to prevent leaking and seal the fluid passage from the outside environment;

a reservoir configured to be mounted below a countertop and in fluid communication with the refill port;

a dispensation conduit routed from below the countertop, through at least a portion of the housing, and to the outlet nozzle; and

wherein the dispensation conduit remains in place when the movable access member moves from a closed position to an open position.