Tube Roller Dispenser

Abstract

The device is a mechanism for dispensing the contents of a collapsible tube. The invention contains a narrow slot inside a body for inserting the end of a tube. A knob is located to the side, which when turned causes the tube to wrap around the body, expelling contents of the tube. A rod is attached to the body on each side of the tube with two loops. The loops allow the rod to remain still while the main body is turned. Once the desired quantity is dispensed, this rod prevents to the tube from unwinding. The rod also guides the tube to prevent it from wrapping to one side. In addition, when the contents are expelled, the rod can be held while the tube is pulled out. The body will spin, unwinding the tube.

1 . A mechanism for dispensing the contents of a collapsible tube, the invention contains: a body containing a narrow slot for which the end of a tube may be inserted; a knob on one end of the body which when turned will cause the tube to wrap around the body resulting in pressure in which the contents of the tube are forced out; a rod which is attached to the body, but which moves independently so as not to turn with the main body, whereas, the rod rises perpendicular to the body on one side of the tube, bends at a 90 degree angle to cross over the tube to the opposite, and bends again at 90 degrees to also attach to the opposite end of the body by wrapping around the body, creating a partial encasement to prevent to the tube from unwinding. 
   
   
       2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said knob is solidly connected with the body so that the two move together. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said rod creates partial walls preventing the tub from sliding off the body to either side. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said rod is comprised of 2 ends connecting to opposite sides of the body wherein the ends are loops which wrap around the diameter of the body. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus according to  claim 4 , wherein said loops contain very small teeth which create friction against the body, preventing the rod from swinging. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein a concave design matching the teeth on the rod is also surrounding the diameter of the body facing the rod where the rod meets the body creating complimentary surfaces which will slide when pressure is applied and remain still when knob is not turned. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said collapsible tube may be filled will any material with gel like consistency such as toothpaste, acrylic paint, glue, or other such material of similar consistency which may be dispensed from a collapsible tube. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said narrow slot is hollowed out from the body of the invention.