IP Library Granted Patent US 10,172,499
Granted Patent B2
US 10,172,499 · App. 15/351,839 · Granted Jan 8, 2019

Dispenser

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Patent No.
US 10,172,499
App. No.
15/351,839
Granted
Jan 8, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

A dispenser includes a body defining an internal volume and an opening that provides a path of fluid communication between the internal volume and an exterior of the body. A first tubular member extends through the opening. A length of the first tubular member is greater than or equal to about 150% of a height of the body. In response to squeezing the body, a composition in the internal volume flows out of the body through the opening and into the first tubular member.

Claims (10)

1. A dispenser, comprising:

a body extending from a first axial end to a second axial end, the body defining an internal volume and a dispensing opening formed through the body at the first axial end, wherein the opening provides a path of fluid communication between the internal volume and an exterior of the body;

an auger positioned within the internal volume, the auger extending from the first axial end to the second axial end; wherein the auger is attached to the body in a fixed position within the internal volume such that the auger cannot be rotated;

a composition in the internal volume; and

a lid coupled to the first axial end of the body and forming a base on which the body rests.

2. The dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a coating on an inner surface of the body, wherein a coefficient of friction between the composition and the coating is less than a coefficient of friction between the composition and the inner surface of the body.

3. The dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the coating is also positioned on an outer surface of the auger.

4. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially cylindrical, and wherein an outer diameter of the auger is within 2 mm of an inner diameter of the body.

5. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the auger remains substantially constant, and wherein an inner diameter of the body varies.

6. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the auger and an inner diameter of the body vary together proceeding along a central longitudinal axis through the body such that the outer diameter of the auger remains within 2 mm of the inner diameter of the body.

Assignments (4)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE RECEIVING PARTY PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 040998 FRAME: 0887. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Nov 20, 2018
From: LANZA, ANDREW
To: SYNTAX NYC
Reel/Frame 047603/0903 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 13, 2017
From: BECKERMAN, SCOTT
To: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Reel/Frame 040998/0760 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 13, 2017
From: LANZA, ANDREW
To: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Reel/Frame 040998/0887 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 13, 2017
From: SYNTAX NYC
To: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Reel/Frame 040998/0953 →