Patent ID: 7950548
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A universal collar secured to a container used in a dispenser having a keyplate with a keyway that is adapted to receive a complementary shaped collar key associated with an intended container, the universal collar comprising: a body defining an axial bore and having a first flange and a second flange, said bore extending at least between said first flange and said second flange, wherein said flanges extend radially outward and are axially spaced from each other for receiving the keyplate therebetween, wherein said body includes a keyless surface between said first and second flanges such that the universal collar bypasses the keyway of the dispenser, wherein said flanges are connected on a forward side of the universal collar by a vertically extending rib, and wherein said flanges define notches on a side of the universal collar opposite said rib.