Leakproof flexible container for liquid soap

Abstract

A flexible container is mounted in a soap dispenser including a hand pump. The container includes a reservoir filled with liquid soap and including an opening; and a hollow leakproof device mounted on the opening and configured to communicate with the reservoir, the leakproof device including a releasable closure at an end, the closure having a suction face. The liquid soap is prevented from entering the leakproof device when the suction face is attached to the leakproof device in an inoperative position. The suction face is disengaged from the leakproof device by operating the hand pump to flow the liquid soap into the leakproof device via a gap between the suction face and the leakproof device.

Claims

1. A flexible container mounted in a soap dispenser including a hand pump, comprising: a reservoir filled with liquid soap and including an opening; and a hollow leakproof device mounted on the opening and configured to communicate with the reservoir, the leakproof device including a releasable closure at an end, the closure having a suction face; wherein the liquid soap is prevented from entering the leakproof device when the suction face is attached to the leakproof device in an inoperative position; and wherein the suction face is disengaged from the leakproof device by operating the hand pump to flow the liquid soap into the leakproof device via a gap between the suction face and the leakproof device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a flexible container for liquid soap according to the invention;

[0009] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1;

[0010] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the leakproof device;

[0011] FIG. 4 is a side view in part section showing a soap dispensing operation by pressing a hand pump of a soap dispenser by mounting the container in the soap dispenser; and

[0012] FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 showing an inoperative position of the soap dispenser.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a flexible container 1 in accordance with the invention comprises the following components as discussed in detail below.

[0014] A leakproof device 2 is hollow and mounted on an opening 31 of a reservoir 3 which is filled with liquid soap 5. The leakproof device 2 includes a closure 21 at one end, the closure 21 having an exposed suction face 21a made of rubber. The other end of the leakproof device 2 is secured to a hand pump 41 of a soap dispenser 4 which houses both the leakproof device 2 and the reservoir 3.

[0015] In a soap dispensing operation as shown in FIG. 4, a user may press the hand pump 41 to disengage the suction face 21 from the leakproof device 2. And in turn, liquid soap 5 flows into the leakproof device 2 via a gap 22 between the suction face 21 and the leakproof device 2. Finally, the liquid soap 5 flows out of the hand pump 41 for use.

[0016] In an inoperative position as shown in FIG. 5, the suction face 21 is not activated by the hand pump 41. And in turn, the suction face 21 returns to it original position of attaching to the leakproof device 2. Thus, the liquid soap 5 is prevented from entering the leakproof device 2. The problem of leaking soap in an inoperative state is solved.

[0017] While the invention has been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.