Patent ID: 6340258
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A dispenser for dispensing a stick of product, comprising:a holder configured to hold the stick of product; a housing containing the holder, the housing having a first end, a second end, and an opening in the first end, and the housing being configured to move the holder in a first direction toward the opening to allow dispensing of the product and in a second direction away from the opening to allow storage of the product; a removable closure including a sealing element configured to sealably close the opening during storage of the product; a sealing member sealing at least a portion of the housing between the holder and the opening from at least a portion of the housing between the holder and the second end; and an elastic member between the holder and the second end of the housing, the elastic member being configured to deform and thereby allow for movement of the holder in the second direction when excessive pressure is formed between the holder and the opening.