Dispenser with Directional Flow Controlling Flange and Corresponding Systems
AssigneeMedline Industries, Inc.
InventorAndrew J. Mills
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Abstract
A dispenser (300) includes an arched flange (303) that works as a baffle to prevent dispensed media from exiting a nozzle erratically. The dispenser (300) can be configured with a connector (402), connector extension (403), and nozzle (401) for use with vessels (802). Alternatively, a dispenser cap (1100) can include a coupling mechanism (1200) configured to attach to prior art dispensers. Dispensed media is directed along the dispensing surface (301) in a ventral direction (302) relative to the dispenser (300), thereby eliminating the possibility of the media being dispensed into the user's face or eyes, regardless of clogs present or user hand position.
Claims12
A dispenser, comprising:
- a dispensing surface configured as an arched flange;
- a connector configured for attachment to a pump chamber;
- and
- a chamber extension extending along the arched flange;
- dispensed media exiting the chamber extension at a nozzle and, after exiting the nozzle, the dispensed media being directed along the arched flange ventrally away from the dispensing surface.
A dispenser, comprising:
- a vessel;
- and
- a pump to dispense media disposed within the vessel;
- the pump extending to define a scalloped dispensing surface having a concave surface facing the vessel such that dispensed media exiting a nozzle of the vessel is directed along the scalloped dispensing surface toward the vessel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.