Refillable deodorant dispenser system, method, and kit

Abstract

A refillable dispenser system, method, and kit are provided. The kit includes a refillable dispenser that includes an applicator, and a body defining a first reservoir in fluid communication with the applicator. The body includes a first end coupled with the applicator, and a second end, opposite to the first end, defining an orifice that is in fluid communication with the first reservoir. The refillable dispenser also includes a closure member coupled with the body, the closure member being operable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the closure member cooperates with the body to substantially prevent fluid from escaping from the reservoir via the orifice. In the open position, the closure member is positioned with respect to the body to allow access to the orifice. The one or more refill cartridges include an opening and define a second reservoir in communication with the opening.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A kit, comprising:
 a refillable dispenser comprising:   an applicator;   a body defining a first reservoir in fluid communication with the applicator, the body comprising a first end coupled with the applicator, and a second end, opposite to the first end, defining an orifice that is in fluid communication with the first reservoir; and   a closure member coupled with the body, the closure member being operable between a closed position and an open position, wherein:
 in the closed position, the closure member cooperates with the body to substantially prevent fluid from escaping from the reservoir via the orifice; and 
 in the open position, the closure member is positioned with respect to the body to allow access to the orifice; and 
   one or more refill cartridges comprising an opening and defining a second reservoir in communication with the opening.   
     
     
         2 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more refill cartridges comprise a first refill cartridge having a first scent and a second refill cartridge having a second scent. 
     
     
         3 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more refill cartridges are configured to transfer fluid from the second reservoir to the first reservoir via the opening and the orifice. 
     
     
         4 . The kit of  claim 3 , wherein the body comprises a spout providing the orifice, and the one or more refill cartridges comprise a nozzle sized to be received into the spout, wherein the nozzle includes the opening. 
     
     
         5 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the closure member is pivotally coupled with the body. 
     
     
         6 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the closure member comprises one or more first threads and the body comprises one or more second threads, the one or more first threads engaging the one or more second threads at least when the closure member is in the closed position. 
     
     
         7 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the closure member is rotated relative to the body to move between the open position and the closed position. 
     
     
         8 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the refillable dispenser further comprises a cap received over the applicator and coupled with the body. 
     
     
         9 . A refillable dispenser system for dispensing fluidic underarm antiperspirant or deodorant, comprising:
 a refillable dispenser comprising:
 an applicator; 
 a body defining a first reservoir in fluid communication with the applicator, the body comprising a first end coupled with the applicator, and a second end, opposite to the first end, defining an orifice that is in fluid communication with the first reservoir; and
 a closure member coupled with the body, the closure member being operable between a closed position and an open position, wherein: 
 in the closed position, the closure member cooperates with the body to substantially prevent fluid from escaping from the reservoir via the orifice; and 
 in the open position, the closure member is positioned with respect to the body to allow access to the orifice; and 
 
   a refill cartridge comprising an opening and defining a second reservoir in communication with the opening, wherein, the refill cartridge is configured to transfer fluid from the second reservoir to the first reservoir via the opening and the orifice.   
     
     
         10 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 9 , wherein the closure member is removably coupled with the body. 
     
     
         11 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 10 , wherein the closure member comprises one or more first threads, and the body comprises one or more second threads, the first and second threads being in engagement at least when the closure member is in the closed position. 
     
     
         12 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 9 , wherein the closure member is pivotally coupled with the body. 
     
     
         13 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 9 , wherein the refill cartridge further comprises a nozzle in fluid communication with the opening, the nozzle being configured to be received at least partially into a spout of the body of the refillable dispenser, and the nozzle including the opening. 
     
     
         14 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 13 , wherein the body further comprises a lip in the spout, the lip sealing with the nozzle when the nozzle is received into the spout. 
     
     
         15 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 14 , wherein the closure member comprises a plug that is received into the spout and seals with the lip, when the closure member is in a closed position. 
     
     
         16 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 13 , wherein the body comprises an orifice wall in the spout, the orifice being defined through the orifice wall. 
     
     
         17 . The refillable dispenser system of  claim 9 , wherein the refillable dispenser further comprises a cap received over the applicator and removably coupled with the body. 
     
     
         18 . A method, comprising:
 coupling an applicator of a refillable dispenser to a first end of a body of the refillable dispenser, wherein the body defines a reservoir;   providing a cap that couples with the body and fits over the applicator;   positioning a spout at a second end of the body, opposite to the first end of the body, the spout in fluid communication with the reservoir;   providing a closure member configured to cooperate with the body to prevent fluid from flowing out of the reservoir through the spout when the closure member is in a closed position; and   providing one or more refill cartridges configured to transfer fluid to the reservoir via the spout when the closure member is in an open position.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising rotating the closure member relative to the body to move the closure member from the open position to the closed position. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein providing the closure member comprises coupling the closure member with the body such that the closure member is able to pivot relative to the body.