Dispensing devices, systems, and methods

Abstract

The disclosed technology includes dispensing systems, devices, and methods. The dispensing systems include a plurality of sealing components, and a plurality of coupling mechanisms. In one embodiment, a dispensing device, including a first unit having a top wall and an inner cylindrical projection extending from a bottom face of the top wall and a second unit having an outer cylinder, is adapted to be received by a receptacle. The inner cylinder receives the inner cylindrical projection and the outer cylinder receives the receptacle. A breakable seal closes an opening of the inner cylinder to form a chamber portion for storing a substance. Protruding seals on the inner cylindrical projection bear on the inner cylinder. An application of force to the top wall lowers the inner cylindrical projection to disrupt the breakable seal and release the substance into the receptacle to mix with a liquid stored in the receptacle.

1 . A dispensing device, comprising:
 a first unit having a top wall and an inner cylindrical projection extending from a bottom face of the top wall;   a second unit having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder joined by a bridging portion, wherein the inner cylinder is adapted to receive the inner cylindrical projection, and the outer cylinder is adapted to receive a receptacle;   a breakable seal closing an opening of the inner cylinder to form a chamber portion for storing a flowable substance;   and   a coupling mechanism couples the first and second unit, the coupling mechanism comprising:   an outer cylindrical projection extending from the bottom face of the first unit having a raised collar portion; and   a collar receiving portion located on the outer cylinder of the second unit adapted to receive the raised collar portion in a first position,   wherein the application of force to the top wall of the first unit urges the raised collar portion out of the collar receiving portion and guides the channel along the channel receiving portion until bearing on a closed end of the channel.   
     
     
         2 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more protruding seals located on the inner cylindrical projection adapted to bear on a portion of the inner cylinder.   
     
     
         3 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein a coupling mechanism couples the first and second unit, the coupling mechanism comprising:
 an outer cylindrical projection extending from the bottom face of the first unit having a raised collar portion and a channel receiving portion with a channel opening;   a collar receiving portion located on the outer cylinder of the second unit adapted to receive the raised collar portion; and   a channel located on the outer cylinder of the second unit, wherein the channel receiving portion is adapted to receive the channel via the channel opening,   wherein an application of force to the top wall lowers the inner cylindrical projection via the coupling mechanism to disrupt the breakable seal and release the flowable substance.   
     
     
         4 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a receptacle seal projecting from the bridging portion adapted to bear on an inner face of the receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bridging portion bears on an upper face of the receptacle and the receptacle seal bears on an inner face of the receptacle perpendicular to the upper face of the receptacle. 
     
     
         6 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the outer cylinder of the second unit comprises a threaded portion adapted to receive a complimentary threaded portion on the receptacle. 
     
     
         7 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the breakable seal is integrally joined to the second unit. 
     
     
         8 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material of the breakable seal is tapered in thickness from a center of the breakable seal towards a circumference of the breakable seal. 
     
     
         9 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the breakable seal remains attached to the inner cylinder when disrupted. 
     
     
         10 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the one or more protruding seals bear on the inner cylinder to create an oxygen barrier. 
     
     
         11 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bridging portion bears on an upper face of the receptacle and the receptacle seal bears on an inner face of the receptacle perpendicular to the upper face of the receptacle to create an oxygen barrier. 
     
     
         12 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the flowable substance is a liquid or a solid. 
     
     
         13 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle contains a liquid. 
     
     
         14 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inner cylindrical projection includes a terminating end that is sloped from one side to the other. 
     
     
         15 . The dispensing device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inner cylindrical projection includes a portion of a terminating end that is shaped. 
     
     
         16 . A method of manufacturing a dispensing device, comprising:
 manufacturing a first unit having a top wall and an inner cylindrical projection extending from a bottom face of the top wall;   manufacturing a second unit having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, wherein the inner cylinder is adapted to receive the inner cylindrical projection, and the outer cylinder is adapted to receive the receptacle; and   manufacturing a breakable seal closing an opening of the inner cylinder to form a chamber portion for storing a flowable substance, wherein an application of force to the top wall lowers the inner cylindrical projection to disrupt the breakable seal and release the flowable substance from the chamber portion.   
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein the outer cylinder and an inner cylinder are joined by a bridging portion. 
     
     
         18 . A method of using a dispensing system, comprising:
 storing a flowable substance inside a chamber of a dispensing device, wherein the dispensing device includes a first unit and a second unit; and   receiving a raised collar portion located on the first unit into a collar receiving portion of the second unit.   
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 18 , further comprising:
 sealing the flowable substance inside the dispensing device with one or more protruding seals located on the first unit adapted to bear on a portion of the second unit.   
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 18 , further comprising:
 applying force to a top wall of the first unit;   urging the raised collar portion out of the collar receiving portion, responsive to the application of force;   lowering the inner cylindrical projection of the first unit to disrupt a breakable seal; and   releasing the flowable substance from the chamber.