Dispenser with self-closing cap

US10179676B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventor

• William H. Taylor · Carlsbad, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 26, 2017
• Grant date: Jan 15, 2019
• Expiry date: Jul 26, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D47/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser with self-closing cap allows opening of said cap, dispensing of contents from said dispenser and closing of said cap using only one hand.In the first embodiment, said dispenser comprises a cap, tube, base and elastic cord internally disposed between said cap and said base.In a second embodiment said dispenser incorporates a D-ring attachment into the dispenser of the first embodiment.Multiple dispensers of the first embodiment can be transported and stored on one's person in a caddy with integral matching boreholes to receive said dispensers.Multiple dispensers of the second embodiment can be grouped on a split ring much as keys on a keyring.In a third embodiment the cap of said dispenser incorporates an O-ring which guards the contents of said container against moisture or allows the storage and dispensing of gels, creams or other viscous fluids.Said dispenser finds application in diverse areas; for example, in fly fishing for the dispensing of split shot; in the work shop for dispensing of small screws, washers, and related hardware; in the arts and craft field for the dispensing of beads, and in the medical field for the dispensing of pills.