Patent ID: 6817040
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: E03D

Abstract:
A dispensing device for using a flow of water during a toilet flush to dispense a liquid into a toilet bowl, the device comprising:a reservoir for holding a liquid, the reservoir having an upper surface with an opening; a wick disposed in the opening such that the wick contacts the liquid in the reservoir and extends to a position at or above the upper surface of the reservoir, the wick being suitable for transporting the liquid upward from the reservoir to the position at or above the upper surface of the reservoir; and suspension means for suspending the reservoir from a rim of the toilet bowl, wherein the dispensing device is positioned within the flow of water during a toilet flush such that at least a portion of the flow of water is directed onto the wick and the upper surface of the reservoir whereby liquid on the upper surface of the reservoir and/or liquid on the wick is delivered into the toilet bowl during the toilet flush.