Patent ID: 7798370
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A universal collar key for a container that is inserted within a housing of a soap dispenser having a keying system including a keyplate with a keyway to receive a complementary shaped collar key associated with an intended container therein, the universal collar key comprising: a collar secured to the container and having a first flange and a second flange extending radially therefrom, said flanges being axially spaced from each other to define a clearance for receiving the keyplate therebetween upon insertion of the container, said collar having a keyless surface such that the universal collar key bypasses the keying system of the soap dispenser that is intended for the intended container; a bore formed in said collar for receiving a portion of the container; and an attachment assembly located about the bore including an attachment member extending axially outward from the collar and having a surface extending radially inward therefrom for engagement with the portion of the container.