Don Walker

US Patent:

20060113330, Jun 1, 2006

Filed:

Nov 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/904815

Inventors:

Don Walker - Gardendale AL, US
Jerrod Windham - Birmingham AL, US
Lloyd Cooper - Birmingham AL, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/00

US Classification:

222441000, 222472000

Abstract:

There is a significant market for liquid detergent bottles in the approximate size of 100 fluid ounces. The advantages of this size and design of current containers include convenient value bulk size and the ability to pick up and grasp with one hand for transport and use. A major disadvantage of current designs is that this size and weight container are at the upper limit of what a small woman or elderly user can comfortably hold. A further disadvantage is that the current use/operating sequence of unscrewing the cap, pouring the bottle into the cap, dispensing the cap and then re-attaching the cap requires the careful use of both hands. A final disadvantage is that undesirable residue from the liquid often adheres to rim and surfaces on and around the container due to drips and spills. The objective of this new and improved design is to provide a container that is both easier to use and cleaner to operate, through an automatic, self-dispensing operation that reseals itself after use.