Refillable deodorant dispenser

Abstract

A refillable dispenser system that includes a refillable dispenser and a refill cartridge. The refillable dispenser includes an applicator, and a body defining a 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 reservoir. The refillable dispenser further includes a closure member coupled with the body, with 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 movable with respect to the body to allow access to the orifice.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A refillable dispenser, comprising:
 an applicator;   a body defining a 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 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 movable with respect to the body to allow access to the orifice. 
   
     
     
         2 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the closure member is pivotally coupled with the body. 
     
     
         3 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 2 , further comprising a hinge coupled to the closure member and the body. 
     
     
         4 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the closure member comprises a plug, and the body comprises a spout in which the orifice is defined, wherein the plug is received into the spout when the closure member is in the closed position. 
     
     
         5 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 4 , wherein the plug comprises a first ring and a second ring that is spaced radially apart from the first ring, and wherein, when the closure member is in the closed position, the first ring is received into the spout, and the second ring is disposed outside of the spout. 
     
     
         6 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 5 , wherein the spout comprises one or more first threads, and the first ring, the second ring, or both comprise one or more second threads that mesh with the one or more first threads at least when the closure member is in the closed position. 
     
     
         7 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 4 , wherein the spout comprises a lip extending radially inwards, and wherein the plug seals with the lip when the closure member is in the closed position. 
     
     
         8 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the body comprises:
 a sidewall that extends between the first end and the second end, the first end and the sidewall defining a shoulder therebetween; and 
 one or more first threads at the shoulder; and 
   the closure member comprises an outer rim and one or more second threads proximal to the outer rim, wherein the first and second threads mesh when the closure member is in the closed position.   
     
     
         9 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, and wherein the second end comprises a conical section extending radially inward from the sidewall, and a reverse-conical section extending at least partially between the conical section and the orifice. 
     
     
         10 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising a cap received over the applicator and coupled with the body. 
     
     
         11 . A refillable dispenser for dispensing fluidic underarm antiperspirant or deodorant, comprising:
 a body comprising a first end, a second end that is opposite to the first end, and a spout disposed at the second end, wherein the body defines a reservoir therein that is in communication with the spout;   an applicator coupled with the first end of the body, the applicator being in fluid communication with the reservoir; and   a closure member movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein:
 when the closure member is in the closed position, the closure member covers the spout; and 
 when the closure member is in the open position, the spout is exposed. 
   
     
     
         12 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 11 , 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. 
     
     
         13 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 12 , wherein the closure member is rotated relative to the body to move the closure member from the closed position to the open position. 
     
     
         14 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 11 , wherein the closure member is pivotally coupled with the body. 
     
     
         15 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 11 , wherein the closure member comprises a plug that is at least partially received into the spout when the closure member is in the closed position. 
     
     
         16 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 15 , wherein the plug comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, and wherein, when the closure member is in the closed position, the inner ring is received into the spout and the outer ring is disposed outside of the spout. 
     
     
         17 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 15 , wherein the spout comprises an inwardly-extending lip that seals with the plug when the closure member is in the closed position. 
     
     
         18 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 11 , wherein the body comprises a sidewall extending between the first and second ends, the second end comprises a conical section extending inwards from the sidewall to the spout, and the spout comprises a reverse-conical section extending from the conical section. 
     
     
         19 . The refillable dispenser of  claim 11 , further comprising a cap received over the applicator and removably coupled with the body. 
     
     
         20 . A refillable dispenser for dispensing fluidic underarm antiperspirant or deodorant, comprising:
 an applicator that is configured to roll to dispense the fluidic underarm antiperspirant or deodorant;   a body defining a reservoir that is in fluid communication with the applicator, and comprising a first end coupled with the applicator, a second end that is opposite to the first end, and a sidewall extending between the first and second ends, wherein the body further comprises, at the second end, a spout and a bottom, the bottom extending inwards from the sidewall to the spout, wherein the spout defines an orifice in communication with the reservoir; and   a closure member comprising a plug configured to cooperate with the bottom of the body to substantially prevent the fluid from exiting the reservoir via the orifice when the closure member is in a closed position, wherein the closure member is at least one of:
 secured to the body by engagement and relative rotation between the closure member and the body; or 
 pivotally coupled with the body.