Patent ID: 6196747
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A dispensing cover for a product dispenser, the dispenser including a sleeve in which the product is contained between a first end having product moving means to move the product within the sleeve and a second dispensing end toward which the product is moved by said product moving means, said cover comprising, a relatively thick dome portion with an external top surface and an internal underside surface, a depending skirt portion co-joined with the dome portion about a peripheral edge thereof, said cover being secured to the dispenser at the dispensing end thereof, at least one passageway provided in the dome portion to permit the product to pass through the cover to said external top surface, and a weakened relatively thin area formed in the cover about said peripheral edge acting as a peripheral hinge to permit the dome portion to flex into contact with the product when a force is exerted against said external top surface of the cover to express said product through said cover and to return to its original unflexed position out of contact with the product when the force is removed from said external top surface of the cover.