Dispensers

Abstract

A lipstick dispenser ( 2 ) comprises a paperboard or cardboard tubular body ( 4 ). The tubular body ( 2 ) including abase part ( 6 ) and a removable cap ( 8 ) for 5 closing an open end of the base part ( 6 ). The base part ( 6 ) comprises at least one slot ( 20 ) extending along and through the side wall ( 22 ) of the base part ( 6 ). A lipstick carrier ( 30 ) is slidably received in the base part ( 6 ) and has a lug (32) projecting through the slot ( 20 ) in the side wall ( 22 ) of the base part ( 6 ) for manipulation by a user. The lipstick carrier ( 30 ) is formed of paperboard or 10 cardboard and supports a lipstick 34 for reciprocating movement within the base part ( 6 ).

1 . A dispenser ( 2 ) for a product in stick form comprising:
 a tubular body ( 4 ), the tubular body ( 4 ) including a base part ( 6 ) and a removable cap ( 8 ) for closing an open end of the base part ( 6 ), the base part ( 6 ) comprising at least one slot ( 20 ) extending along and through the side wall ( 22 ) of the base part ( 6 ), the base part ( 6 ) at least being made from a paper-based or card-based material such as paperboard or cardboard;   a product stick carrier ( 30 ) slidably received in the base part ( 6 ) and having at least one lug ( 32 ) projecting through the slot ( 20 ) in the side wall ( 22 ) of the base part ( 6 ) for manipulation by a user;   the product stick carrier ( 30 ) being formed of a paper-based or card-based material and supporting a product stick ( 34 ) for reciprocating movement within the base part ( 6 ).   
     
     
         2 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising a pair of optionally diametrically opposed slots ( 20 ) extending through the wall ( 22 ) of the base part ( 6 ), the carrier ( 30 ) having a pair of optionally diametrically opposed lugs ( 32 ), each extending through a respective slot ( 20 ). 
     
     
         3 . A dispenser as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the carrier ( 30 ) is a friction fit within the base part ( 6 ). 
     
     
         4 . A dispenser as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the at least one slot ( 20 ) extends downwardly from an upper edge ( 24 ) of the base part ( 6 ). 
     
     
         5 . A dispenser as claimed in any of  claims 1  to  3 , wherein the at least one slot ( 20 ′) extends downwardly from a location spaced from an upper edge ( 24 ) of the base part ( 6 ). 
     
     
         6 . A dispenser as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the carrier ( 30 ) comprises an annular part ( 38 ) for receiving the product stick ( 34 ) 
     
     
         7 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the lug or lugs ( 32 ) of the carrier ( 30 ) are formed on the annular part ( 38 ). 
     
     
         8 . The dispenser of any one of  claims 1  to  6  wherein the carrier comprises a disc for receiving the product stick, wherein the lug or lugs of the carrier project from the circumference of the disc. 
     
     
         9 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 6  or  7 , wherein the carrier ( 30 ) further comprises a plug part ( 36 ) arranged below the annular part ( 38 ) and which substantially spans the internal space of the base part ( 6 ). 
     
     
         10 . A dispenser as claimed in any preceding claim, further comprising a shield ( 50 ;  50 ;  50 ″) extending between an external peripheral surface of the product stick ( 34 ) and the internal surface of the wall ( 32 ) of the base part ( 6 ;  6 ′;  6 ″) for covering the at least one slot ( 20 ) of the base part ( 6 ;  6 ′;  6 ″). 
     
     
         11 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the shield ( 50 ;  50 ;  50 ″) is tubular. 
     
     
         12 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 10  or  11 , wherein the shield ( 50 ) is attached to the carrier ( 30 ) so as to move axially therewith. 
     
     
         13 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 10  or  11 , wherein the shield ( 50 ′;  50 ″) is configured so as not to move axially in response to axial movement of the carrier ( 30 ′). 
     
     
         14 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the shield ( 50 ′) comprises at least one axially extending slot ( 62 ;  62 ′) for receiving the at least one lug ( 32 ′) of the carrier ( 30 ′) such that the carrier ( 30 ′) may move axially relative to the shield ( 50 ′). 
     
     
         15 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 14 , further comprising a stop limiting or preventing axial movement of the shield ( 50 ′;  50 ″) within the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″). 
     
     
         16 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the stop comprises a collar ( 72 ) adhesively attached to the internal wall of the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″). 
     
     
         17 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the collar ( 72 ) is formed by an upper end ( 68 ) of the shield ( 50 ′;  50 ″) which is detachable from the shield ( 50 ′;  50 ″) along a line of weakness ( 66 ) defined in the shield ( 50 ′;  50 ″). 
     
     
         18 . A dispenser as claimed in any of  claims 10  to  17 , wherein the shield ( 50 ′;  50 ″) is rotatable by the carrier ( 30 ′) when the carrier ( 30 ′) rotates within the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″). 
     
     
         19 . A dispenser as claimed in  claims 17  and  18 , wherein rotation of the shield ( 50 ′;  50 ″) breaks the line of weakness ( 66 ). 
     
     
         20 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 18  or  19 , wherein the at least one axially extending slot ( 62 ;  62 ′) of the shield ( 50 ′) is aligned with the at least one slot ( 20 ′;  20 ″) of the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″) in a first rotational position of the carrier ( 30 ′) in which the carrier ( 30 ′) is movable axially within the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″), and misaligned with the at least one slot ( 20 ″;  20 ′″) of the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″) in a second rotational position of the carrier ( 30 ′) so as to cover the at least one slot ( 20 ″;  20 ′″) of the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″). 
     
     
         21 . A dispenser as claimed in any of  claims 10  to  20 , wherein the at least one slot ( 20 ;  20 ′;  20 ″;  20 ′″) of the base part ( 6 ;  6 ′;  6 ″) comprises a circumferential extension ( 60 ) at a lower end thereof, the circumferential extension ( 60 ) being configured to receive the at least one lug ( 32 ) of the carrier ( 30 ′) and permit rotation of the carrier ( 30 ′) within the base part ( 6 ′;  6 ″) when it is in a retracted position. 
     
     
         22 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 21 , wherein the at least one lug ( 32 ) is sized so as to be a friction fit within the circumferential extension ( 60 ) 
     
     
         23 . A dispenser as claimed in any of  claims 10  to  22 , wherein the shield ( 50 ;  50 ′) extends the entire visible length of the at least one slot ( 20 ;  20 ′;  20 ″;  20 ′″) of the base part ( 6 ;  6 ′;  6 ″) when the cap ( 8 ) is positioned on the base part ( 6 ;  6 ′;  6 ″). 
     
     
         24 . A dispenser as claimed in any of  claims 10  to  23 , wherein the shield ( 50 ) is made from a paper or card material, optionally moisture resistant material. 
     
     
         25 . A dispenser as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the at least one slot ( 20 ;  20 ′;  20 ″) extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base part ( 6 ;  6 ′) or wherein the at least one slot ( 20 ′″) extends at an angle to parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base part ( 6 ″). 
     
     
         26 . A dispenser as claimed in any preceding claim wherein a lower end of the cap comprises at least one cut out, each cut out receiving a respective one of the at least one lug of the product stick carrier when the product stick carrier is in a retracted position and the cap is located over the base part to close the open end of the base part. 
     
     
         27 . The dispenser of  claim 26  wherein external circumferential surfaces of the cap, base part and lug are flush with one another when the product stick carrier is in a retracted position and the cap is located over the base part to close the open end of the base part. 
     
     
         28 . The dispenser of any one of the preceding claims wherein the removable cap is made from a paper-based or card-based material such as paperboard or cardboard. 
     
     
         29 . A dispenser ( 200 ) comprising:
 a paperboard or cardboard tubular body, the tubular body including a base part ( 206 ) and a removable cap ( 208 ) for closing an open end of the base part ( 206 );   the cap ( 208 ) having an annular spacer ( 216 ) received and fixed in the base thereof; and a twist cartridge ( 220 ) containing a stick of product mounted in the annular spacer ( 216 ) so as to project from the cap ( 208 ) whereby the cartridge ( 220 ) may be manipulated by a user to extend and retract the stick of product from the cartridge ( 220 ).   
     
     
         30 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 29  wherein the twist cartridge ( 220 ) is received in the opening of the annular spacer ( 216 ), being, for example adhesively secured within the annular spacer ( 216 ).