# US 11,304,495 B1 · Repeatedly refillable reusable dispenser

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- Number: US 11,304,495 B1
- Document ID: US11304495B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 16/856,362
- Filed: 2020-04-23
- Granted: 2022-04-19
- Earliest claimed: 2019-11-14
- Applicants: Robert Wise
- Inventors: Robert Wise
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11304495B1

## CPC

- A45D 40/04: effected by a screw
- A45D 34/04: Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
- A45D 40/16: Refill sticks; Moulding devices for producing sticks
- B65D 83/761: the piston being actuated by a screw-shaft
- A45D 2034/005: {with a cartridge}
- A45D 2200/055: Piston or plunger for supplying the liquid to the applicator
- Y02W 30/80: Packaging reuse or recycling, e.g. of multilayer packaging (bio-packaging Y02W90/10)
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- Y02W: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT

## Abstract

A repeatedly refillable reusable solution cartridge retrofit device for a dispenser includes a housing which has a bottom side and an opened upper side. A screw rod is coupled through the housing such that it is rotatably secured to the bottom of the housing. A cartridge plate further engages with the screw rod. The cartridge plate is connected to a cartridge which includes a spreadable substance. Upon use a housing of the cartridge is removed revealing the spreadable substance.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A solution cartridge retrofit device for a dispenser, the dispenser comprising:
a housing having a bottom side and an opened upper side;
a screw rod rotatably secured within the bottom of the housing;
a cartridge plate engaged with the screw rod via a threaded aperture located through the cartridge plate, wherein the cartridge plate is proportioned to fit within the housing;
a removable cartridge secured to the cartridge plate, the removable cartridge containing a spreadable substance.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 1, wherein the cartridge plate is comprised of polyvinyl alcohol.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 1, the threaded aperture of the cartridge plate has an elongated channel connected to a bottom side of the cartridge plate, wherein the elongated channel has threads therein.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 1, wherein the cartridge plate is a domed plate.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 1, wherein the cartridge plate has a plurality of apertures located therethrough that will allow for a spreadable substance to be affixed to the cartridge plate by entering the apertures.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 1, wherein the cartridge has a removable housing;
wherein the removable housing will be removed from the spreadable substance once the cartridge plate is secured to the threaded rod.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The solution cartridge retrofit dispenser of claim 6, wherein the removable cartridge housing is made from polyvinyl alcohol.

### Claim 8 (depends on 6)

The solution cartridge retrofit dispenser of claim 6, wherein the removable cartridge housing is made from plastic.

### Claim 9 (depends on 6)

The solution cartridge retrofit dispenser of claim 6, wherein the removable cartridge housing is made from a mixture that includes cellulose.

### Claim 10

A solution cartridge retrofit device for a dispenser, the dispenser comprising:
a housing having a bottom side and an opened upper side;
a screw rod rotatably secured through the bottom side of the housing;
a cartridge plate engaged with the screw rod via a threaded aperture located through the cartridge plate, wherein the cartridge plate is proportioned to fit within the housing;
a removable cartridge secured to the cartridge plate, the removable cartridge containing a spreadable substance;
wherein the cartridge has a removable housing, wherein the removable housing will be removed from the spreadable substance once the cartridge plate is secured to the threaded rod.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 10, wherein the removable cartridge housing is comprised of polyvinyl alcohol.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 10, wherein the cartridge plate is comprised of polyvinyl alcohol.

### Claim 13 (depends on 10)

The solution cartridge retrofit device of claim 10, wherein the cartridge plate has a plurality of apertures located therethrough.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The solution cartridge retrofit dispenser of claim 1, wherein the removable cartridge housing is made from plastic.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The solution cartridge retrofit dispenser of claim 1, wherein the removable cartridge housing is made from a mixture that includes cellulose.