Patent Publication Number: US-2020290905-A1

Title: Compound dispenser

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of priority of co-pending U.S. Utility Provisional Patent Application 62/919,486, filed 13 Mar. 2019, the entire disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety herein. 
    
    
     All documents mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual document was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. 
     It should be noted that throughout the disclosure, where a definition or use of a term in any incorporated document(s) is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the incorporated document(s) does not apply. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to a dispenser and more particularly, to a compound dispenser that may accommodate a chemical compound, and when in an enclosed body of water, the chemical compound dissolves into the body of water. 
     Description of Related Art 
     Conventional floating chlorine dispensers are well known and have been in use for a number of years. Regrettably, most conventional floating chlorine dispensers are complex to manufacture, have too many parts, are bulky, very difficult to operate, and inefficiently disperse dissolved chlorine tablets. 
     A drawback with most conventional floating chlorine dispensers is that the bulk of their body float above water during use. This means that the parts that are floating above water are under intense sunlight and reflections thereof from water. The impingement of the rays of the sunlight and its reflections on the floating chlorine dispenser generate heat in the interior, causing the chlorine tablet therein to deplete quicker (while in the dispenser)—hence making less efficient use of the tablet. 
     Another major drawback with most conventional floating chlorine dispensers is the lack of proper flow of water through them to melt and disperse chlorine tablets into water. The extremely restricted water flow in or out of dispenser tends to keep water flown inside substantially stagnant within the dispensers, which heats up for the reasons mentioned above, further accelerating the depletion of chlorine tablets within dispensers. 
     Unfortunately, the minimal amount of chlorine that is eventually released from the bottom of the dispensers, is so minuscule that regrettably, heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun impinging on water may easily and quickly neutralize the small amounts of dispersed chlorine, making the use of most conventional floating chlorine dispensers useless and completely wasteful. 
     Another drawback with conventional floating chlorine dispensers is the problem of difficulty to operate the many parts, which is compounded as its many parts continue to deteriorate under ultraviolet sunlight (and reflections thereof from water). For example, most conventional floating chlorine dispensers have a cap that must be removed to insert chlorine tablets and closed thereafter before use, adding unnecessary and cumbersome steps in using the floating dispenser. 
     Another drawback with most conventional floating chlorine dispensers is a lack of a proper indicator (if any) for depleted chlorine tablets. For example, with most conventional floating chlorine dispensers, it would not be possible to determine within any reasonable accuracy by an observer if any chlorine tablets still remain or have dissolved and should be replenished. 
     A further drawback with most conventional floating chlorine dispensers is that since most freely float on water, they tend to be force-pulled towards the recycling intake of the pool water pump. The pull of water into the intake of the pool pump causes the dispensers to be drawn towards the intake and float above it at the same location for as long as the pool pump operates. Regrettably however, when dispensers remain in position above the intake, high concentration of dispersed chlorine is directly pulled and vacuumed into the pool pump. In most cases, the high concentrations of dissolved chlorine directly sucked into the pool pump motor may damage the motor bearings. 
     Still a further drawback with most conventional floating chlorine dispensers is that since most freely float on water, if pool pump is OFF, they may float towards the steps of the pool and become stuck on one of the pool steps. As they linger on the pool step, the high concentrations of dissolved chlorine come into contact with top step surface, damaging the step paint or other material. 
     Yet a further drawback with most conventional floating chlorine dispensers is that they are manufactured in various sizes commensurate with closed bodies of water within which they are to be used. For example, larger sized floating chlorine dispensers may be used in pools whereas smaller sized versions may be used in smaller pools such as a spa. This means that different sized floating chlorine dispensers must be bought for different sized pools. 
     Accordingly, in light of the current state of the art and the drawbacks to current floating chlorine dispensers mentioned above, a need exists for a compound dispenser that would not be bulky but have a compact form-factor, the size of which may be varied by users. 
     Further, a need exists for a compound dispenser that would be simple to manufacture, with minimal parts, and easy to operate. 
     Still further, a need exists for a compound dispenser that would include an integral structure that when used, would restrict movement and maintain the compound dispenser within a certain area. 
     Yet further, a need exists for a compound dispenser that would provide a clear indication to replenish the substantially depleted compound. 
     Additionally, a need exists for a compound dispenser that would efficiently disperse the dissolved compound into water. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     A non-limiting, exemplary aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for dispensing a compound, comprising 
     a first member that includes a first opening on a side of the first member; 
     a second member that includes a second opening on a side of the second member; 
     wherein: the first opening and the second opening when aligned define a side opening of the device; 
     wherein: the compound is side loaded through the side opening of the device. 
     Another non-limiting, exemplary aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for dispensing a compound, comprising 
     a cap; 
     a first member, with the cap detachably associated with the first member; 
     a second member moveably associated with the first member; 
     the first and the second members define a side opening of the device that varies in size as the first and the second members move; 
     wherein: the compound is side loaded into the device without removing the cap through the side opening or top-loaded by removing the cap. 
     Still another non-limiting, exemplary aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for dispensing a compound, comprising 
     a cap; 
     a floatation element removably associated with the cap; 
     a first member, with the cap detachably associated with the first member; 
     a second member moveably associated with the first member, 
     the first and the second members define a side opening of the device that varies in size as the first and the second members move; 
     wherein: the compound is side loaded into the device without removing the cap through the side opening or top-loaded by removing the cap. 
     These and other features and aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of preferred non-limiting exemplary embodiments, taken together with the drawings and the claims that follow. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       It is to be understood that the drawings are to be used for the purposes of exemplary illustration only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention. Throughout the disclosure, the word “exemplary” may be used to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration,” but the absence of the term “exemplary” does not denote a limiting embodiment. Any embodiment described as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. In the drawings, like reference character(s) present corresponding part(s) throughout. 
         FIGS. 1A to 1C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of a compound dispenser device in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 2A to 2J  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 1C , but in a fully retracted, stored state in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 3A and 3B  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 2J , progressively illustrating a removal of the retainer band in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention;  FIGS. 3C and 3D  illustrate details of the connecting structure of the retainer band in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 4A to 4C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the lateral views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 3D , in a fully retracted, collapsed position with retainer band removed in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 5A to 5I  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 4C  in a fully extended (or protracted) position in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 6A to 6C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of various sectional views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 5I  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a non-limiting exemplary exploded view illustration of the various components of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 6C  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 8A to 8K  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of a cap of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 7 , including one or more floatation elements in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 9A to 9G  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of a first member of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 8K  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 10A to 10J  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of a second member of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 9G  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 11A-1 to 11H-2  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 10J , progressively illustrating the working cooperative relationship between various openings as first and second members are rotated when compound dispenser device is in a fully extended (or protracted) position in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 12A to 12O  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of a compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 11H-2 , with an added holder for anti-electrolysis anode element in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIGS. 13A to 13C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of a compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 12O , with an added well known, conventional lantern for lighting and aesthetics in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the present invention may be constructed and or utilized. 
     It is to be appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention that are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment may also be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination or as suitable in any other described embodiment of the invention. Stated otherwise, although the invention is described below in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features and aspects described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described, but instead can be applied, alone or in various combinations, to one or more of the other embodiments of the invention. 
     One or more embodiments of the present invention provide a compound dispenser that is not bulky but has a compact form-factor, the size of which may be varied by users. 
     One or more embodiments of the present invention provide a compound dispenser that is simple to manufacture, with minimal parts, and easy to operate. 
     One or more embodiments of the present invention provide a compound dispenser that includes an integral structure that, when used, restricts movement and maintains the compound dispenser within a certain area. 
     One or more embodiments of the present invention provide a compound dispenser that provides a clear indication to replenish the substantially depleted compound. 
     One or more embodiments of the present invention provide a compound dispenser that efficiently disperses the dissolved compound into water. 
       FIGS. 1A to 1C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of a compound dispenser device in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 1A  is a non-limiting, exemplary illustration of the compound dispenser device being side-loaded with compounds in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 1B  is a non-limiting, exemplary illustration of a not-to-scale, and much enlarged view of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIG. 1A  used in sink mode, shown at the bottom of an enclosed body of water in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 1C  is a non-limiting, exemplary illustration of a not-to-scale, and much enlarged view of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIG. 1A  used in float-mode floating at a surface of an enclosed body of water in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 1A to 1C  and further detailed below, compound dispenser device (herein after referred to as simply “device”)  100  is comprised of a cap  102 , a first member  104 , with cap  102  detachably associated with first member  104 , and a second member  106  wherein first and second members  104  and  106  are moveably associated with one another (further detailed below). 
     As shown, first and second members  104  and  106  define a side opening  108  of device  100  that varies in size (detailed below), as first and second members  104  and  106  move in relation to one another where a compound (e.g., chlorine tablets  110 ) may be side loaded as shown by arrow  112  into device  100  through side opening  108  without removing cap  102 . Of course, if a larger number of compounds  110  is to be added where already side loaded compounds  110  may block insertion of more, then cap  102  may be removed and more compound  110  added from the top of device  100 . 
     As best shown in  FIG. 1B  (sink-mode use), once loaded with compound  110 , first and second members  104  and  106  may be moved in relation to one another, as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116  to close side opening  108 . Once side opening  108  is closed, device  100  may be released into a closed body of water (e.g., a swimming pool)  118 , where it would simply sink (as shown by arrows  120 ) to bottom  124  of pool  118 . The weight of compound  110  inside device  100  overcomes the buoyancy force of a floatation element  122  (detailed below and shown in  FIG. 5C ) associated with cap  102 , sinking the entire device  100 . 
     Optionally, device  100  may be connected (using its integral tie-down  144 ) by a cord or other means  296  onto a fixed structure  298  to restrict its movement within a certain area of pool  118 , keeping device  100  away from the pool pump. 
     Device  100  would remain at or near bottom  124  of pool  118  until compound  110  begins to gradually dissolve. As compound  110  gradually dissolves, the buoyancy force of floatation element  122  overcomes the weight of the now much lighter, dissolved compound  110 , gradually pulling device  100  towards the water surface (as shown by arrows  138 ). In other words, compound  110  functions as a counter-weight to the buoyancy force of floatation element  122 . 
     Device  100  may sink to bottom  124  of most average size pools with average depths of about 6 to 10 feet when fully loaded with compound  110 . Device  100  may remain there at or near bottom  124  for two, three, or more days until compound  110  is continuously and gradually dissolved. Gradual dissolving of compound  110  enables commensurately gradual resurfacing of device  100  due to the buoyancy force of floatation element  122 . 
     Given that device  100  remains under water as compound  110  is gradually dissolved, no part of device  100  floats above water to be affected by intense sunlight and reflections thereof from water. Accordingly, the impingement of the rays of the sunlight and its reflections will not have effect on device  100  to generate heat in the interior of device  100  and therefore, would not cause compound  110  therein to deplete quicker. Therefore, device  100  makes very efficient use of compound  110 . 
     As importantly, since device  100  sinks to the bottom  124  of pool, any amount of compound  110  dissolved is released within deep water also. Therefore, any released compound  110  (such as chlorine) is better protected from heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun, which may potentially neutralize compound  110 . 
     As compound  110  continues to dissolve, device  100  continues to gradually float upward  138  to higher and higher elevations of water depth while continuously releasing or dispersing dissolved compound  110  at different elevations of water depth. In addition, and as further detailed below, device  100  includes a plurality of openings through which water may flow in and out of device  100  at different levels of device  100  as shown by arrows  126 . Accordingly, one or more embodiments of the present invention provide a device  100  that efficiently disperses the compound from multiple levels of device  100  and at different elevations of water, providing proper flow of water through dispenser at different levels and elevations. 
     Since device  100  floats to the surface of water once compound  110  is substantially dissolved to a point where buoyancy of the floatation element  122  overcomes the weight of any remaining compound  110 , device  100  provides a clear indication to replenish the substantially depleted compound as its cap  102  fully floats above water surface. Accordingly, resurfacing of cap  102  of device  100  fully above water is a very clear indication to users that compound  110  should be replenished. 
     It should be noted that any remaining or residual compound  110  within device  100  would continue to dissolve and be dispersed at different levels of device  100  even when device  100  resurfaces. 
     As further detailed below, the entire device  100  (and in particular, second member  106 ) is supported by a set of stands (or legs)  130  (shown in  FIG. 2F ) that raise bottom openings  128  from bottom floor  124  of pool  118  at a height  134  of stands  130 . This raised elevation of bottom exterior surface  132  of second member  106  allows for undercurrent water flows (shown by arrows  136 ) to move underneath bottom exterior surface  132 . Accordingly, as device  100  potentially may linger on floor  124  of pool  118 , the high concentrations of dissolved compound  110  at the lingering location would quickly be dispersed via undercurrents  136 , preventing damage to paint or other materials of floor  124 . 
     As indicated above,  FIG. 1C  is a non-limiting, exemplary illustration of device  100  used in float-mode. Once loaded with compound  110  as shown in  FIG. 1A , first and second members  104  and  106  may be moved in relation to one another, as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116  to close side opening  108 . Once side opening  108  is closed, device  100  may be released into a closed body of water (e.g., a swimming pool)  118 , where it would simply float on the surface of the water as shown. In this non-limiting, exemplary instance where device  100  is used in float-mode, the adjusted weight of compound  110  inside device  100  would not completely overcomes the adjustable buoyancy force of the adjustable floatation element  122 , enabling the entire device  100  to float in water as shown. As detailed below, buoyancy of device  100  may be adjusted depending on adjustments related to floatation element  122  and also, amount of compound  110  used. Accordingly, cap  102  may easily float above water even if newly loaded with compound  110 . 
     As further illustrated, when used in float mode, body of device  100  sits deep in water while floating near top surface of the water and further, may float and travel through a greater area of the body of water due to its generally lighter weight and a more compact form-factor. As with sink-mode shown in  FIG. 1B , in float-mode use shown in  FIG. 1C , device  100  provide the benefits of efficiently dispersing compound  110  from multiple levels of device  100  and at different elevations of water (near water surface), providing proper flow of water through device  100  at different levels and elevations. 
       FIGS. 2A to 2J  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 1C , but in a fully retracted, stored state in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated, device  100  is only about 7 inches in length  174  in a retracted, stored state, having a very compact form-factor. Further, device  100  is about 12 inches in length  176  ( FIG. 5A ) in an extended or protracted position. Overall width  178  ( FIG. 5A ) of device  100  is about 3 to 4 inches. 
     In the retracted (or telescopically collapsed), stored state, device  100  may include a flexible retainer band  140  that holds together first and second member  104  and  106  so that they do not expand (or protract) telescopically. In the stored position, device  100  may include one or more compound  110  already stored within and positioned in a shelf for sales. 
       FIGS. 2G to 2J  are non-limiting, exemplary views of two compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 2F  in a fully retracted, stored state connected together with a flexible connector strap in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated, two devices  100  may be detachably connected together by a detachable flexible connector strap  312 . Detachable flexible connector strap  312  has a generally U-shaped configuration with free ends  314  that are inserted into openings  300  of tie-down  144  of device  100 . 
       FIGS. 3A and 3B  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of a single compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 2J , progressively illustrating a removal of the retainer band in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention.  FIGS. 3C and 3D  illustrate details of the connecting structure of the retainer band in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 2A to 3D , retainer band  140  includes a first end  142  that connects with tie-down  144  (detailed below) of first member  104 , and a second end  146  comprised of openings  148  through which free ends of damper supports  150  of first member  104  extend. 
     First end  142  of retainer band  140  includes a flange or a hook  162  that engages (is inserted into) opening  300  ( FIG. 2E ) of tie-down  144 . Second end  146  of retainer band  140  includes a recess bottom edge portion  152  and extended bottom edge portions  154  (adjacent openings  148 ) that frictionally obstruct and block bottom exterior edge  158  of exterior bottom side  132  of second member  106 , which prevents second member  106  from telescopically expanding to protracted or fully extended position. That is, when retainer band  140  is fully attached, bottom edge portions  152  and  154  bend inward (shown as arrow  156  in  FIG. 2F ) towards central longitudinal axis  160  of device  100 , preventing second member  106  from telescopically moving out of first member  104 . It should be noted that second end  146  of retainer band  140  has sufficient space for positioning a Universal Product Code (UPC), Quick Response Code (QR), or other codes  310  thereon. 
       FIGS. 4A to 4C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the lateral views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 3D , in a fully retracted, collapsed position with retainer band removed in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 4B  is a non-limiting, exemplary illustration of a not-to-scale, and very enlarged view of the compound dispenser device in a collapsed position used in sink mode, shown at a bottom of an enclosed small body of water such as a fountain in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 4C  is a non-limiting, exemplary illustration of a not-to-scale, and very enlarged view of the compound dispenser device in a collapsed position used in float mode in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. 
     Device  100  may be used in a fully retracted, collapsed position in the same manner as shown and described in relation to  FIGS. 1A to 1C  (in sink or float modes). As shown in  FIG. 4A , device  100  may be side-loaded with an appropriate amount of compound  110  as shown by arrow  112  in  FIG. 4A . Once loaded with compounds, first and second members  104  and  106  may be rotated (as shown by arrows  116  and  114 ) to further enclose side opening  108  to a selected size, further restricting water flow. Thereafter, as shown in  FIG. 4B  (in sink mode), compound loaded device  100  may be released or placed in the body of water  118 , sinking to the bottom  124 , with water flows  126  at different heights of device  100  releasing dissolved compound into water. However, as shown in  FIG. 4C  (in float mode), compound loaded device  100  may be released or placed in the body of water  118 , floating on top surface as shown, with water flows  126  at different heights of device  100  releasing dissolved compound into water. 
     The amount of compound  110  loaded into device  100  when in retracted position would be less as the interior chamber defined by first and second members  104  and  106  therein has less space since device  100  is in the collapsed position. Accordingly, in retracted, collapsed position, device  100  may be used in smaller enclosed body of water (e.g., a fountain) rather than a large swimming pool. 
     A critical and advantageous reason for enabling varying the size of device  100  is that the size variation allows the same device  100  to be used in both larger sized body of water (e.g., a pool) when fully protracted (or expanded) and allows the same device  100  to be used in a smaller sized body of water (e.g., a fountains or spa) when used in retracted, collapsed position. 
       FIGS. 5A to 5I  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 4C  in a fully extended (or protracted) position in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated, device  100  includes cap  102  detachably associated with first member  104 . 
     Second member  106  is moveably associated with first member  104 , with first and second members  104  and  106  defining side opening  108  of device  100  that varies in size as first and second members  104  and  106  move. 
     First member  104  and second member  106  are axially and rotatably associated with one another. That is, first and second members  104  and  106  move axially  164  along central longitudinal axis  160  of device  100 , to telescopically move to one of a retracted (or collapsed) position ( FIGS. 2A to 4C ) and a protracted (or extended) position ( FIGS. 5A to 5I ) of device  100 . Further, first and the second members  104  and  106  rotate (shown by arrows  114  and  116 ) about central longitudinal axis  160  of device  100 . 
     As further detailed below, first and second members  104  and  106  define various openings of device  100  along an upper section  166 , a general middle section  168 , and a lower section  170  of device  100  for flow of water through device  100  at different levels of water depth even if device  100  is stationary within water. As further detailed below, openings at the general middle section  168  of device  100  vary in size. 
       FIGS. 6A to 6C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of various sectional views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 5I  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated, second member  106  is telescopically moved within first member  104  axially  164  along central longitudinal axis  160  from an extended (or protracted) position ( FIGS. 6A and 6B ) to a retracted or collapsed position ( FIG. 6C ). While in the retracted position as shown in  FIG. 6C , first and second members  104  and  106  may also easily rotate in relation to one another as shown by arrows  114  and  116 . 
       FIG. 7  is a non-limiting exemplary exploded view illustration of the various components of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 6C  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. The exploded view shown in  FIG. 7  illustrates disassembled, separated components that show the cooperative working relationship, orientation, positioning, and exemplary manner of assembly of the various components of device  100  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, with each component detailed below. 
       FIGS. 8A to 8K  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of a cap of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 7 , including one or more floatation elements in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated, cap  102  of device  100  is comprised of an interior cavity  172  within which floatation element  122  is friction-fit secured. It should be noted that more floatation elements  122  may be stacked on top of one another, friction-fit secured in between Inner side surfaces  230  along heights  342  of snap joints  212  and  214 . 
     Cap  102  has cap body  180  configured as a cylindrical disk with a height  182 , and semi-circumferentially projecting rims  184  and  186  at a bottom  188  of cap body  180 , which in this non-limiting, exemplary embodiment may be identical. Cap body  180  enables users to grip cap  102  (including undulation  192 ) to hold device  100 , functioning as “handle” to lift device  100  from or release it into 100 in water. 
     Semi-circumferentially projecting rims  184  and  186  define downward pointing flanges  190  with undulation design  192  that are esthetically pleasing, similar to a shroud covering. 
     A top surface  194  of cap body  180  has an indicia (e.g., a printed marker)  196  that, when at water surface, indicates that compound  110  within device  100  is full. Atop surface  198  of projecting rims  184  and  186  have an indicia (e.g., a printed marking)  200  that when above the water surface and visible, indicate that compound  110  within device  100  is depleted. In other words, height  182  of cap body  180  below water indicates that compound  110  within the device is full. However, height  182  of cap body  180  above water indicates that compound  110  within device  100  is depleted. 
     It should be noted that cap body  180  floating above or below water surface depends on many factors (including buoyancy force) and not just depletion of compound  110 . For example (and as detailed below), the buoyancy of device  100  may be adjusted depending on adjustments related to floatation element  122 . Accordingly, cap  102  may easily float above water even if newly loaded with compound  110 . 
     A bottom surface  202  of projecting rims  184  and  186  is comprised of interlocking stiffener projections  204  that when aligned with corresponding interlocking notches  206  on a support flange  208  of first member  104  prevent cap  102  from rotating when cap  102  is in a fully closed position in relation to first member  104 . This provides for a tighter, cleaner fit with minimal play (if any). 
     In this non-limiting, exemplary instance, bottom surface  202  of projecting rims  184  and  186  includes four sets of interlocking stiffener projections  204 , and support flange  208  of first member  104  includes four interlocking notches  206 . 
     Interlocking stiffener projections  204  and the corresponding interlocking notches  206  prevent in-plane rotational movement  210  of cap  102  while snap joints  212  and  214  (detailed below), prevent axial movement  216  of cap  102  along longitudinal axis  160  of device  100 . The remaining bottom surface  202  of projecting rims  184  and  186  rests on top  220  of or is supported by support flange  208  of first member  104 . Accordingly, cap  102  may be removed easily by a user, but remains secure in relation to first member  104  once mounted. 
     As best illustrated in  FIGS. 8B-1, 8B-2, 8F, and 8G , every single interlocking stiffener projection  204  includes lateral protrusions  308 . Accordingly, each pair of interlocking stiffener projection  204  includes four lateral protrusions  308  (or each interlocking stiffener projection  204  has two lateral protrusions  308 , best shown in  FIG. 8B-2 ). Lateral protrusions  308  function as “crush ribs” to generate a tighter (or interference) fit (including alignment) with interlocking notches  206  for a tighter fit of cap  102  onto first member  104 . 
     As illustrated, cap  102  further includes snap joints  212  and  214  (generally known as cantilever snap joints) positioned between semi-circumferentially projecting rims  184  and  186 . In this non-limiting, exemplary embodiment, snap joints  212  and  214  may be identical. 
     Snap joints  212  and  214  include identical lugs (or hooks)  222  and  224  that detachably snap fit into respectively a first and a second lateral opening  226  and  228  of first member  104 . Inner side surfaces  230  of snap joints  212  and  214  have longitudinally extending stiffeners  232  for providing structural integrity in terms of added strength, while maintaining sufficient flexure for proper operation of snap joints  212  and  214 . 
     As best shown in  FIG. 8G , lugs  222  and  224  include angled (e.g., angle α°) interlock surfaces  234 , radially protruding from outer surface  236  of snap joints  212  and  214 . Angled interlock surfaces  234  interlock (or hook) with angled (e.g., angle ø° degrees shown in  FIG. 9G ) surfaces  238  of first sides  248  of first and second lateral openings  226  and  228  of first member  104 . Lugs  222  and  224  have narrow arcuate width  240  compared to length span  242  of first sides  238 , providing small lateral reliefs  244  and  246  from mid-level  168  water flow  126 . 
     As further illustrated in  FIGS. 8H to 8K , cap  102  of device  100  also includes floatation element  122  that is friction-fit within interior cavity  172  of cap  102 . In this non-limiting, exemplary instance, floatation element  122  is comprised of one or more removable floatation pieces  122   a  and  122   b . One or more separate floatation pieces  122   a  and  122   b  are friction fit within one another as shown ( FIGS. 8H to 8L ), to form the flotation element  122 . 
     Removing a floatation piece  122   a  from one or more floatation pieces  122   a  and  122   b  (as progressively shown in  FIG. 8I to 8K ), varies a buoyancy of device  100  to enable use of different weights or amounts of compounds  110 . Accordingly, floatation element  122  is adjustable to vary the buoyancy force of device  100 . For example, device  100  may remain at or near the bottom for a longer duration for the same amount of compound  110  used if the buoyancy force is adjusted to a lower value. As another example, device  100  may quickly resurface or never sink and simply float for the same amount of compound  110  used if the buoyancy force is adjusted to a higher value. 
       FIGS. 9A to 9G  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of a first member of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 8K  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated, first member  104  of device  100  is comprised of a hollow, generally cylindrical configuration with a top edge  250  that includes a plurality of support flanges  208  in between which are interlocking notches  206 . Interlocking notches  206  lead into an (optional) upper flow recess  252  for further enhancing water flow  226 . This optional flow recess  252  may be closed off. 
     Interlocking notches  206  and the optional upper flow recesses  252  comprise the upper openings of device  100  (and first member  104  in particular) and improve flow of dissolved compound  110  from upper section  166  of device  100 , with compound released near upper tiles on the side of the pool, if device  100  is floating near the tiles of the pool. 
     First member  104  of device  100  is further comprised of tie-down member  144  located at an exterior surface  254 , near a top edge  250  of first member  104 . Tie-down member  144  is comprised of first and second tie-down members  144  positioned diametrically at exterior surface  254 , near top edge  250  of first member  104 . Accordingly, device  100  includes an integral structure such as tie-down  144  that may be used to tie-down device  100  to a side of a pool to restrict its movement and maintain the device  100  within a certain area. 
     First member  104  is further comprised of an interior surface  256  that is smooth, but has an inner circumferential stop ledge  258  (near lower interior portion), projecting from interior surface  256 . Inner stop ledge  258  engages an outer circumferentially protruded stop ledge  260  of second member  106  to stop the second member  106  from falling out of (or disengaging from) first member  104 . 
     First member  104  of device  100  is further comprised of a first lateral opening  226  and a second lateral opening  228 . First and second lateral openings  226  and  228  of first member  104  are comprised of three sides  248 ,  262 , and  264 , allowing for transverse flexure  266  of first member  104 . In this non-limiting, exemplary embodiment, first and second lateral openings  226  and  228  are identical. 
     Transverse flexure  266  of first member  104  enables rotational movements  114  and  116  of first and second members  104  and  106  in relation to one another. It should be noted that transverse flexure  266  of first member  104  is pronounced to a greater degree at a lower portion of first member  104 . 
     First and the second lateral openings  226  and  228  of first member  104  provide for a 180° rotational side loading of compound  110 . That is, second member  106  may be moved through only 180° degree rotation (rather than a full 360° degrees) to reach one of first and second lateral openings  226  and  228  to define side opening  108  of device  100  for side loading of compound  110 . 
     First member  104  is further comprised of a plurality of dampers  268 . Dampers  268  extend longitudinally parallel to longitudinal axis  160  of device  100  from an inner circumferential stop ledge  258  of first member  104 . Dampers  268  are connected laterally with damper supports  150 . 
     Dampers  268  have an inner concaved surface  270  and an outer convex surface  272 . Inner concaved surface  270  of plurality of dampers  268  function as an interlock relief for receiving an interlocking projection  274  of second member  106  to maintain the rotational position of second member  106  in relation to first member  104 . That is, interlocking projections  274  of second member  106  snap into interlock reliefs  270  to maintain the rotational position of second member  106  in relation to first member  104 . 
     As best shown in the sectional view shown in  FIG. 9G , longitudinal extensions  276  (i.e., lengths) of dampers  268  differ to vary a flow rate of water into and out of device  100  in relation to a lateral opening  278  of second member  106 . In this non-limiting, exemplary instance, first member  104  includes two sets  302  and  304  ( FIG. 9E ) of symmetrically arranged dampers  268  (with first and second lateral openings  226  and  228  in between the two sets  302  and  304 ). Middle damper  268  of each set provides the least obstruction (it is the shortest damper), and far end dampers  268  provide the most obstruction (they have the longest span). 
     As first and second members  104  and  106  rotate in relation to one another, different sized dampers  268  obstruct a lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106  at different levels of obstructions to vary a flow rate of water into and out of device  100 . It should be noted that axial motion  164  of first and second members  104  and  106  in relation to one another also moves dampers  268  to vary the obstruction size in relation to the lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106 . 
     As illustrated in the figures, damper supports  150  comprise elongated projections  282  on outer surfaces  284  that function as stiffener to provide structural integrity in terms of add strength for damper supports  150 . The rigidity of the damper supports  150  prevent them from bending and hence, from interfering with the movement of second member  106  in relation to first member  104 . In this non-limiting, exemplary embodiment damper supports  150  may be of equal length. 
       FIGS. 10A to 10J  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of a second member of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 9G  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated, second member  106  of device  100  is comprised of lateral opening  278  that when aligned with one of first and second lateral openings  226  and  228  of first member  104 , defines side opening  108  of device  100 . 
     Second member  106  further includes an upper portion  286  having plurality of elongated slits  288  (six in total and numbered individually as  228   a ,  288   b ,  288   c ,  288   d ,  288   e ,  288   f  in  FIG. 10A ) oriented parallel a longitudinal axis  160  of device  100  for added flexure at or near upper portion  286  for facilitating the rotation of first and second members  104  and  106  in relation to one another. It should be noted that slits  288  may be varied in size and need not be uniformly sized as shown. 
     Plurality of elongated slits  288  are positioned asymmetrically along upper portion  286  and also function as mid-vents to control a rate of flow  126  of water through mid-portion  168  of device  100  in cooperation with plurality of dampers  268  of first member  104  (further detailed below) as first and second members  104  and  106  are moved in relation to one another. Accordingly, multi-level varying vents are provided to vary rate of flow  126  of water at different levels of device  100  and at different water elevations. 
     As further illustrated, elongated stiffeners  290  are positioned parallel along longitudinal axis  160  of device  100 , along interior surface  292  of upper portion  286  of second member  106  for added rigidity. Interior surface  292  is comprised of an interior circumferential ledge  294 , which defines outer circumferentially protruded stop edge  260  of second member  106  to stop second member  106  from falling out of (or disengage from) first member  104 . 
     Second member  106  is further comprised of interlocking projections  274  that engage dampers  268  on first member  104  to maintain positions of first and second members  104  and  106  in relation to one another. 
     Second member  106  is further comprised of a plurality of bottom openings  128  that are positioned around a bottom portion  306  of second member  106 , optionally equally distanced from one another. Stands (or supports)  130  projecting from an exterior bottom surface  132  raise a bottom  132  of second member  106  off of pool floor  124  at a height  134 , allowing for proper flow (or current)  136  between bottom  132  of second member  106  and pool floor  124  for dispersion of compound  110  as dissolved compound  110  egresses from bottom openings  128 . This added current flow  136  does not allow concentrated dissolved compound  110  to linger for too long at bottom  132  of device  100 , preventing potential damage to the pool plaster (as an example). 
       FIGS. 11A-1 to 11H-2  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the various views of the compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 10J , progressively illustrating the working cooperative relationship between various openings as first and second members are rotated when compound dispenser device is in a fully extended (or protracted) position in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. All of the details below equally apply to both float mode and sink mode use of device  100 . 
     In particular, working cooperative relationships are illustrated in  FIGS. 11A-1 to 11H-2  for slits  288  of second member  106  in relations to first and second lateral openings  226  and  228  of first member  104  in view of damper  268  (and damper support  150 ) obstructions in relation to lateral opening  278  of second member  106 . It should be noted that there is always water flow  126  through upper openings ( 206  and  252 ) and bottom openings  128  as they are not blocked or obstructed. Ingress or egress water flows for a few exemplary openings are shown by arrows  126  in  FIGS. 11A-1 to 11H-2 . 
       FIGS. 11A-1 and 11A-2  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with compounds  110  side-loaded and first and second members  104  and  106  being rotated in relation to one another as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 .  FIG. 11A-2  shows the opposite side of device  100  in the same position of first and second members  104  and  106  illustrated in  FIG. 11A-1 . 
       FIGS. 11B-1 and 11B-2  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with first and second members  104  and  106  further rotated in relation to one another (as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 ) to a position where lateral opening  278  is almost closed off.  FIG. 11B-2  shows the opposite side of device  100  in the exact position of first and second members  104  and  106  as illustrated in  FIG. 11B-1 . 
       FIGS. 11C-1 to 11C-3  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with first and second members  104  and  106  rotated in relation to one another (as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 ) to a position where first damper  268  is over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106 .  FIGS. 11C-2 and 11C-3  show different side views of device  100  in the same positions of first and second members  104  and  106  illustrated in  FIG. 11C-1 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 11C-2 , at this stage, slit  288   a  of second member  106  is within first lateral opening  226  of first member  104 , and as shown in  FIG. 11C-3 , slit  288   e  of second member  106  is within second lateral opening  228  of first member  104 , enabling further water flow  126  at mid-section  168  of device  100  in relation to one another and flows  126  of lower portion&#39;s  280  opening  278  of second member  106  as shown in  FIG. 11C-1 . 
       FIGS. 11D-1 to 11D-3  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with first and second members  104  and  106  further rotated in relation to one another (as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 ) to a position where second damper  268  is now over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106 .  FIGS. 11D-2 and 11D-3  show different side views of device  100  in the same positions of first and second members  104  and  106  as illustrated in  FIG. 11D-1 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 11D-1 to 11D-3 , third and subsequent dampers  268  over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106  have shorter lengths  276  and hence, enable greater rate of flow  126  of water through lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 11D-2 , at this stage, slit  288   a  of second member  106  is within first lateral opening  226  of first member  104  and, as shown in  FIG. 11D-3 , slit  288   e  of second member  106  is now within second lateral opening  228 , enabling further water flow  126  at mid-section  168  of device  100  in relation to one another and flows  126  through lower portion  280  opening  278  of second member  106  as shown in  FIG. 11D-1 . 
       FIGS. 11E-1 to 11E-3  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with first and second members  104  and  106  further rotated in relation to one another (as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 ) to a position where third damper  268  is now over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106 .  FIGS. 11E-2 and 11E-3  show different side views of device  100  in the same positions of first and second members  104  and  106  as illustrated in  FIG. 11E-1 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 11E-1 to 11E-3 , a fourth damper  268  over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106  has the shortest length  276  and hence, enables greater rate of flow  126  of water through lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 11E-2 , at this stage, slits  288   a  and  288   b  of second member  106  are within first lateral opening  226  of first member  104  and as shown in  FIG. 11E-3 , slits  288   f  and  288   e  of second member  106  are within second lateral opening  228  of first member  104 , enabling further water flow  126  at mid-section  168  of device  100  in relation to one another and flows  126  of lower portion  280  opening  278  of second member  106  as shown in  FIG. 11E-1 . 
       FIGS. 11F-1 to 11F-3  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with first and second member  104  and  106  further rotated in relation to one another (as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 ) to a position where fourth damper  268  (shortest damper) is now over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106 .  FIGS. 11F-2 and 11F-3  show different side views of device  100  in the exact positions of first and second members  104  and  106  as illustrated in  FIG. 11F-1 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 11F-1 to 11F-3 , fifth and subsequent dampers  268  over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106  have progressively longer lengths  276  and hence, enable lesser rate of flow  126  of water through lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 11F-2 , at this stage, slit  288   f  of second member  106  is within second lateral opening  228  of first member  104  and as shown in  FIG. 11F-3 , slit  288   c  and  288   b  of second member  106  are within first lateral opening  226 , enabling further water flow  126  at mid-section  168  of device  100  in relation to one another and flows  126  of lower portion  280  opening  278  of second member  106  as shown in  FIG. 11F-1 . 
       FIGS. 11G-1 to 11G-3  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with first and second members  104  and  106  further rotated in relation to one another (as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 ) to a position where fifth damper  268  is now over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106 .  FIGS. 11G-2 and 11G-3  show different side views of device  100  in the same positions of first and second members  104  and  106  illustrated in  FIG. 11G-1 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 11G-1 to 11G-3 , sixth and subsequent dampers  268  over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106  have longer and longer lengths  276  and hence, enable lesser rates of flow  126  of water through lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 11G-2 , at this stage, slit  288   e  of second member  106  is within second lateral opening  228  of first member  104  and as shown in  FIG. 110-3 , slits  228   c  and  288   b  of second member  106  are within first lateral opening  226 , enabling further water flow  126  at mid-section  168  of device  100  in relation to one another and flows  126  of lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106  as shown in  FIG. 11G-1 . 
       FIGS. 11H-1 and 11H-2  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of device  100  with first and second members  104  and  106  further rotated in relation to one another (as shown by respective arrows  114  and  116 ) to a position where sixth damper  268  is now over lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106 .  FIG. 11H-2  shows a different side views of device  100  in the exact positions of first and second members  104  and  106  as illustrated in  FIG. 11H-1 . At the illustrated stage, lateral opening  278  of second member  106  has now reached second lateral opening  228  of first member  104 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 11H-2 , at this stage, slits  288   d  and  288   c  of second member  106  are fully within first lateral opening  226  of first member  104 , enabling further water flow  126  at mid-section  168  of device  100  in relation to one another and flows  126  of lower portion  280  of lateral opening  278  of second member  106  as shown in  FIG. 11H-1 . 
     As best illustrated in  FIG. 11H-1 , any further rotations of first and second members  104  and  106  would complete a 180° degree rotation, which would align second lateral opening  228  of first member  104  with lateral opening  278  of second member, defining side opening  108 . This defined opening would be at 180° degrees opposite of the illustrated side opening  108  defined by first lateral opening  226  of first member  104  when aligned with lateral opening  278  of second member  106  as shown in  FIG. 11A-1 . Accordingly, side opening  108  may be achieved by aligning lateral opening  278  of second member  106  with either first or second lateral openings  226  or  228  of first member  104 . 
     In view of above, device  100  is provided with multiple openings or vents at different elevations and positions so that any slight movement of water in or around device  100  provides a maximum efficient flow and circulation of water through device  100  for efficient dispersion of dissolved compound  110  at multiple levels of device  100  and different elevations (for example, depths) of water. 
       FIGS. 12A to 12O  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of a compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 11H-2 , with an added holder for anti-electrolysis anode element in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 12L  is non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of the exterior of the holder viewed from the bottom, while  FIG. 12M  illustrates the interior of the holder viewed from the top. Device  100  illustrated in  FIGS. 12A to 12O  includes similar corresponding or equivalent components, interconnections, functional, operational, and or cooperative relationships as device  100  that is shown in  FIGS. 1A to 11H-2 , and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of  FIGS. 1A to 11H-1  will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component, interconnections, functional, operational, and or cooperative relationships that has already been described above in relation to device  100  that is shown in  FIGS. 1A to 11H-2  but instead, are incorporated by reference herein. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 12A to 12O , in this non-limiting, exemplary embodiment device  100  includes an optional holder  316  that may be used to hold one or more anti-electrolysis anode element  318  such as zinc, which are extensively used for salt-water pools. Zinc based anode anti-electrolysis zinc elements (or alloys thereof) are well known. 
     The entire device  100  (with holder  316  and anti-electrolysis element  318 ) may either be used in sink mode or float mode operations, and further, may be used either in collapsed or extended position. If float mode operation is desired, an added external floatation element  122   c  (best shown in  FIGS. 12N and 12O ) may be used in addition to floatation elements  122   a  and  122   b  within cap  102 , which will function as a counter-weight against the added weight due to holder  316  and anti-electrolysis element  138 . It should be noted that the amount anti-electrolysis element  138  used may also be varied to vary floatation of device  100 . As illustrated, floatation element  122   c  has an annular shape with an inner diameter opening that may easily receive and engage with first member  104  of device  100 . Use of floatation element  122   c  are also shown in the next embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 13A to 13C . 
     Holder  316  has a general cone configuration, with a wider diameter top side that engages second member  106  of device  100  and a narrower diameter bottom side with flow openings  320 . Holder  316  has a plurality of flow openings  320  through which water flows, interacting with anti-electrolysis element  318  stored within holder  316 . 
     Holder  316  further includes a plurality of elongated diverging radial flexor slits  322  formed in between a plurality of elongated diverging radial stiffeners  324 , with flexor slits  322  enabling holder  316  to be flexible for detachably mounting onto device  100 . It should be noted that water may also flow through flexor slits  322 . The overall height  332  of stiffeners  324  may be uniform, but the overall width  334  thereof may vary. However, the overall width  336  of flexor slits  322  may be uniform. 
     Holder  316  further includes a set of latching projections  326  that engage bottom openings  128  of second member  106  of device  100 . In particular, latching projections  326  have an angled engagement end  328  that are inserted into and snap in position within bottom openings  128 . The engagement ends  328  may have chamfered edges for easy insertion or snapping within bottom openings  128 . As illustrated, latching projections  326  extend out from top edge  330  of the plurality of stiffeners  324 , however, their overall length  338  extends height  332  of stiffeners  324  for added strength for the particular stiffeners  324  that include latching projection  326 . 
       FIGS. 13A to 13C  are non-limiting, exemplary illustrations of a compound dispenser device shown in  FIGS. 1A to 12O , with an added well known, conventional lantern for lighting and aesthetics in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Device  100  illustrated in  FIGS. 13A to 13C  includes similar corresponding or equivalent components, interconnections, functional, operational, and or cooperative relationships as device  100  that is shown in  FIGS. 1A to 12O , and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of  FIGS. 1A to 12O  will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component, interconnections, functional, operational, and or cooperative relationships that has already been described above in relation to device  100  that is shown in  FIGS. 1A to 12O  but instead, are incorporated by reference herein. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 13A to 13C , in this non-limiting, exemplary embodiment, device  100  includes a well-known conventional electronic lantern  340  that is attached on top surface  194  of cap  102  by a well-known, conventional double-sided adhesive tape. Device  100  with lantern  340  is used in float mode operations and hence, the need for the added external floatation element  122   c  as shown. 
     It should be noted that use of lantern  340  may make device  100  top heavy, making device  100  potentially prone to tilting. However, using additional anti-electrolysis elements  318  within holder  316  will function as a counter-weight balance, lower the overall center of gravity of device  100 , making the float mode operation of device  100  very stable while floating on water as shown in  FIG. 13C . 
     Although the invention has been described in considerable detail in language specific to structural features and or method acts, it is to be understood that the invention defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as exemplary preferred forms of implementing the claimed invention. Stated otherwise, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Further, the specification is not confined to the disclosed embodiments. Therefore, while exemplary illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described, numerous variations and alternative embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. For example, the sizes of the floating device, holder, etc. including its individual components may be varied. Such variations and alternate embodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 
     It should further be noted that, throughout the entire disclosure, the labels such as left, right, front, back, top, inside, outside, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise, counter clockwise, up, down, or other similar terms such as upper, lower, aft, fore, vertical, horizontal, lateral, oblique, proximal, distal, parallel, perpendicular, transverse, longitudinal, etc. have been used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to imply any particular fixed direction, orientation, or position. Instead, they are used to reflect relative locations/positions and/or directions/orientations between various portions of an object. 
     In addition, reference to “first,” “second,” “third,” and etc. members throughout the disclosure is not used to show a serial or numerical limitation but instead is used to distinguish or identify the various members of the group. 
     Further the terms “a” and “an” throughout the disclosure (and in particular, claims) do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. 
     The use of the phrases “and or,” “and/or” throughout the specification (if any used) indicate an inclusive “or” where for example, A and or B should be interpreted as “A,” “B,” or both “A and B.” 
     In addition, any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. Section 112, Paragraph 6. In particular, the use of “step of,” “act of,” “operation of,” or “operational act of” in the claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, Paragraph 6.