A coffee capsule dispensing assembly that includes at least one substantially gelatin casing capsule or composite which contains a coffee concentrate or composite or coffee enhancing substance. The gelatin casing capsule with a hydrolyzed collagen gelatin portion is designed to dissolve in an aqueous solution. A housing assembly with a distal end and a proximal end is designed to contain the at least one gelatin casing capsule. A depressible button assembly is disposed substantially at the proximal end of the housing assembly and is designed to advance the at least one gelatin casing capsule toward the distal end of the housing assembly. A latch and release assembly at the distal end of the housing assembly is designed to singularly release the at least one gelatin casing capsule when the at least one gelatin casing capsule is advanced by the depressible button assembly.

A coffee capsule dispensing assembly that includes at least one substantially gelatin casing capsule or composite which contains a coffee concentrate or composite or coffee enhancing substance. The gelatin casing capsule with a hydrolyzed collagen gelatin portion is designed to dissolve in an aqueous solution. A housing assembly with a distal end and a proximal end is designed to contain the at least one gelatin casing capsule. A depressible button assembly is disposed substantially at the proximal end of the housing assembly and is designed to advance the at least one gelatin casing capsule toward the distal end of the housing assembly. A latch and release assembly at the distal end of the housing assembly is designed to singularly release the at least one gelatin casing capsule when the at least one gelatin casing capsule is advanced by the depressible button assembly.

Medical device dispensers along with related systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments dispenses within the scope of this disclosure may be configured to couple another structure such as an IV pole. Additionally, dispensers within the scope of this disclosure may be configured with locking or otherwise tamper resistant elements.

A dispensing lid assembly having a lid portion that seals off the opening of the container but for an aperture and a centrally disposed interface void. The lid portion provides an integrated, external measuring spout in communication with the aperture. A dial portion may be rotatably coupled to the lid portion so that they rotate independent of each other. The dial portion is operatively associated with a diaphragm disposed under the lid portion so that rotation of the dial portion selectively moves the diaphragm between an open configuration and a closed configuration closing off the aperture and fluidly disconnecting the compartment of the container from the external measuring spout.

A dispensing lid assembly having a lid portion that seals off the opening of the container but for an aperture and a centrally disposed interface void. The lid portion provides an integrated, external measuring spout in communication with the aperture. A dial portion may be rotatably coupled to the lid portion so that they rotate independent of each other. The dial portion is operatively associated with a diaphragm disposed under the lid portion so that rotation of the dial portion selectively moves the diaphragm between an open configuration and a closed configuration closing off the aperture and fluidly disconnecting the compartment of the container from the external measuring spout.

An apparatus for storing and extracting an edible substance includes a container including an opening at a first end of the container and an aperture disposed through a second end of the container, a platform disposed within the container to maintain the edible substance, and a stem extending from a base to the aperture of the container, wherein the container includes a raised bump, and the platform includes a trough, wherein the trough of the platform is operable to fit around the raised bump of the container to create a seal between the platform and the container, wherein the platform is operable to move from a first position within the container to a second position within the container in response to movement of the stem through the aperture, and wherein, when at the second position, the edible substance is positioned for removal from the platform and from the container.

An apparatus for storing and extracting an edible substance includes a container including an opening at a first end of the container and an aperture disposed through a second end of the container, a platform disposed within the container to maintain the edible substance, and a stem extending from a base to the aperture of the container, wherein the container includes a raised bump, and the platform includes a trough, wherein the trough of the platform is operable to fit around the raised bump of the container to create a seal between the platform and the container, wherein the platform is operable to move from a first position within the container to a second position within the container in response to movement of the stem through the aperture, and wherein, when at the second position, the edible substance is positioned for removal from the platform and from the container.

Some embodiments are directed to a container for dispensing a flowable solid (e.g., powder) that comprises an interior volume and a partition separating the interior volume into a storage volume and a passage. The passage may include a dosing chamber and a passage. The storage volume may be in direct communication with the dosing chamber. The storage volume may include a floor positioned above the dosing chamber. The outlet passage may extend from the dosing chamber to an outlet. The partition may extend below the floor of the storage volume such that the partition restricts the flow of the flowable solid from the storage volume when the container is at least partially inverted to dispense a dose of flowable solid each time the container is at least partially inverted. The container may consistently dispense equal doses of flowable solid regardless the amount of flowable solid remaining in the storage volume.

Some embodiments are directed to a container for dispensing a flowable solid (e.g., powder) that comprises an interior volume and a partition separating the interior volume into a storage volume and a passage. The passage may include a dosing chamber and a passage. The storage volume may be in direct communication with the dosing chamber. The storage volume may include a floor positioned above the dosing chamber. The outlet passage may extend from the dosing chamber to an outlet. The partition may extend below the floor of the storage volume such that the partition restricts the flow of the flowable solid from the storage volume when the container is at least partially inverted to dispense a dose of flowable solid each time the container is at least partially inverted. The container may consistently dispense equal doses of flowable solid regardless the amount of flowable solid remaining in the storage volume.

Contact lens dispensers are provided including a pens dispenser having an interior and a dispensing end. A delivery screw is provided in the interior of the tubular housing. The delivery screw has a thread pitch and a plurality of contact lenses, one contact lens per pitch. Upon actuation of an actuator, each contact lens moves along the thread by a distance of one pitch and a single contact lens is dispensed from the dispensing end of the tubular housing. A case and disposable foil contact lens cartridge are also provided as a re a case and disposable contact lens foil spool, wherein actuation of push-buttons dispense contact lenses ready for immediate application onto an eye.