Patent ID: 8231295
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. A toggling dispenser comprising: a head defined by a nose with an avenue that is in fluid communication with one end of a nose cone; said end of said nose cone having a diameter slightly smaller than said avenue; a reservoir in fluid communication with said nose cone containing a fluid substance; an integrally situated applicator composing an applicator assembly wherein said applicator is operationally configured to enter and exit said dispenser from the nose via the avenue at the user's election; a means for controlling said applicator and applicator assembly, wherein said means for controlling said applicator is operationally configured to initiate by movement or shifting of said dispenser; wherein said applicator assembly is configured for (a) pumping a metered amount of said contained fluid substance to within the avenue whenever the applicator exits the nose and (b) plugging the fluid communication between the avenue and nose cone to create a shut-off at said smaller diameter of said nose cone; wherein said shut-off separates the metered amount of substance from the remainder of the substance wherein said metered amount of said contained fluid substance collects on said applicator when re-entering the dispenser; and wherein pumping said metered amount of said contained fluid substance and establishment of said shut-off are timed with said exit of said applicator from said dispenser.