Patent Publication Number: US-5297704-A

Title: Nozzle saver

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates to a device that eliminates the loss of the nozzle tube found on nozzle tube type dispensers. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     Some dispensers come with a nozzle tube, that is inserted into a recess in the dispensers cap, allowing for a concentrated, directional flow of the spray. The problem with such type of dispenser is that the nozzle tube is held into place only by an interference fit, and almost always falls off and is lost before the contents of the container have been completely used. This invention eliminates this problem. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention relates to a device which will enable the user of nozzle tube type dispensers, the ability to utilize the nozzle tube, until the complete depletion of the dispensers contents is achieved. It comprises a means for permanently attaching the nozzle tube to the cap. 
     It is an object of this invention to provide a device which is very inexpensive to manufacture and that will allow its user all the benefits of a nozzle tube type dispenser, until the depletion of it&#39;s contents is achieved. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the un-installed nozzle saver. 
     FIG. 2 is an elevation view showing an embodiment of the un-installed nozzle saver. 
     FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an embodiment of an installed nozzle saver. 
     FIG. 4 is an elevation view showing an embodiment of an installed nozzle saver. 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an embodiment of the nozzle-saver is shown, in its un-installed state. The nozzle saver unit comprises of a flat flexible material 1, with a large opening 4 at one end, and two smaller punctures 2 and 3 placed on centerline equally spaced in the distance between large opening 4 and opposite end. 
     Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, an embodiment of the nozzle-saver is shown installed on the cap 6 of a nozzle tube type dispenser 5, with large opening 4 stretched over cap 6. Nozzle tube 7 has been inserted through punctures 2 and 3 and re-inserted back into recessed seat 8. 
     This invention causes a tension to be applied on nozzle-tube 7 at the point between punctures 2 and 3, thereby holding nozzle tube 7 from slipping out of punctures 3 and 4.