Soap or lotion dispenser with auxiliary reservoir

Abstract

A washing system for dispensing a liquid cleanser or lotion includes a housing enclosing a first and second reservoir, a tube system for connecting in fluid communication the first and second reservoirs to a manual valve that is located on or outside of the housing. The first reservoir comprises a collapsible, airtight bag containing liquid cleanser or lotion, and is located above the second reservoir, such that soap or lotion will flow into the second reservoir from the first reservoir due to gravity when the first reservoir bag is installed. The second reservoir provides additional liquid storage for use between replacement of the first reservoir.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A soap or lotion dispenser, comprising: 
 a housing;    a manual valve located on the housing;    a first reservoir comprising one of soap and lotion enclosed within an airtight collapsible bag and located within the housing;    a second reservoir comprising the one of soap and lotion enclosed within an airtight collapsible bag and located within the housing, wherein the first reservoir is located above the second reservoir; and    a connecting line within the housing, wherein the connecting line couples, in fluid communication, the first and second reservoirs to each other and to the valve.    
     
     
         2 . The soap or lotion dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the connecting line includes a “T” fitting.  
     
     
         3 . The soap or lotion dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 an on/off valve coupled to the first reservoir and having an opening with a seal; and    a connector with a connection tube on the housing, wherein when the on/off valve is pushed against the connector, the connection tube opens the seal.    
     
     
         4 . The soap of lotion dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the manual valve comprises a pump.  
     
     
         5 . The soap or lotion dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the connecting line includes a channel.  
     
     
         6 . A soap or lotion dispenser, comprising: 
 a housing;    a manual valve located outside the housing;    a first reservoir comprising one of soap and lotion enclosed within an airtight collapsible bag and located within the housing;    a second reservoir comprising the one of soap and lotion enclosed within an airtight collapsible bag and located within the housing, wherein the first reservoir is located above the second reservoir; and    a channel on or in the housing, wherein the channel couples, in fluid communication, the first and second reservoirs to each other and to the valve.