Storage and dispensing system for multiple liquids

Abstract

A portable, waterproof, and refillable storage and dispensing system for liquid toiletries comprises a multi-tube storing and dispensing portion and a carrying and hanging strap. The storage and dispensing system may be used for holding a customized arrangement of personal toiletries such as shampoo, hair conditioner, liquid soap, etc., for easily transporting the arrangement to remote locations, such as on vacation or to a health spa, and for easily refilling. The assembly is completely waterproof and designed such that when hanging, it will drip-dry quickly and will not be damaged or adversely affected by moisture.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION[0001] This application is a continuation and formalization of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 194,008, filed on Apr. 4, 2000 under the same title.[0002] This invention relates to containers for holding and selectively dispensing a plurality of fluids. More specifically, it relates for dispensers for fluid toiletries such as shampoos, conditioners, skin care lotions, sunscreen lotions, cosmetic lotions, gels, and other like liquid-based products, which are adapted for use by travelers and those who frequent gyms, spas, dorms and such places and therefore bathe and take showers away from home.[0003] Persons who travel, such as for business, or who frequent such places as health spas, the beach, and gyms often wish to bring with them the special toiletries that they favor. For instance, a person who requires a medicinal shampoo or who prefers a particular brand of liquid body soap must take the same when he / she travels. This can be somewhat cumb...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] The need for a toiletry-dispensing device for such uses as while traveling, going to the beach, or visiting a gym or dorm, is long-felt. The need for such a device which can be easily filled and also a device which can be easily refilled with several of one's favorite liquid toiletries, can be easily packed or toted to remote locations, and can be carried as a single unit into the shower and hung from a shower head or such, is long-felt. The need for such a device that further simplifies the recognition of the particular toiletry to be selectively dispensed, that is resistant to damage from moisture and rough-handling, and that is adapted to quickly drip dry, is long-felt.

[0006] The present invention is such a dispenser for holding and selectively dispensing one or more of a plurality of liquid toiletries. It is adapted to remedy these long-felt needs. It is adapted for use while traveling, going to the beach, or visiting a gym or dorm. It can be easily filled and refilled with several of one's favorite liquid toiletries. It can be easily packed or hung from a luggage handle for toting to remote locations. It can be carried as a single unit into the shower and hung from a showerhead, shower support bar or such. It simplifies the selection of the particular toiletry to be dispensed. It is resistant to damage from moisture and rough handling, and it is adapted to quickly drip dry.

Problems solved by technology

This can be somewhat cumbersome, as most containers for such products are not designed to fit easily within or withstand the abuse given to luggage during travel.

Shelving onto which to place the containers is generally not provided, and the risk of leaving and forgetting one or more of the containers is present.

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