Refill for refilling a refillable dispensing system and refillable dispensing system and method

Abstract

A refill for refilling a refillable dispensing system is provided. The refill comprises a refill body having one sidewall extending between a top and a bottom of the refill body. The refill further comprises a platform disposed in the space formed in the interior of the refill, a solid composition configured to be attached to the elevator platform and a turnable base configured to be operationally coupled to the elevator platform such that the elevator platform is displaced along the space formed in the interior of the refill body. Additionally, the turnable base comprises one or more connectors and the refill body comprises one or more that are adapted to mate with the connectors such that, in use, the attachment between the fist turnable base connectors and the body connectors defines an airtight sealing. Additionally, the turnable base is adapted to be releasably coupled with respect to a rotary handle.

Description

[0001] P12832PC01

[0002] REFILL FOR REFILLING A REFILLABLE DISPENSING SYSTEM

[0003] The present disclosure relates to a refill for refilling a refillable dispensing. The present disclosure further relates to a refillable dispensing systems and methods.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005] There are many applicators for personal care products such as lip balm, deodorants, salves, and so forth. Specifically, antiperspirant / deodorant sticks are used to reduce underarm wetness and control body odour. These products are typically made by blending active ingredients with waxes, oils, and silicones and moulding the mixture into stick form.

[0006] The sticks are usually packaged in dispensers including a hollow tube with a piston or elevator platform inside that moves up and down to dispense the product. In some packages, this platform can be pushed up by hand, in others it is elevated by turning a screw that causes it to travel up along a central threaded post.

[0007] However, such dispensers are usually limited to a single use as after the product has been consumed, the end user is left with no option other than disposing the empty dispenser and purchasing a new one. The single-use nature of these dispensers leads to excessive expenses for the consumers, as well as too important wastes, resulting in an unecological option.

[0008] There exists on the market some refillable dispensers for receiving a refill. However, the materials that are widely used in the manufacturing of the components forming part of a refill may be difficult to dispose and recycle. Particularly, the materials of the elements that are configured to prevent air from entering the refill are, typically, less biodegradable, making them more challenging for the environment. One example of a material used in this kind of components is nitrile.

[0009] Examples of the present disclosure seek to at least partially reduce one or more of the aforementioned problems.

[0010] SUMMARY

[0011] According to a first aspect, a refill for refilling a refillable dispensing system is provided. The refill comprises a refill body having one sidewall extending between a top and a P12832PC01 bottom of the refill body, a space being defined in an interior of the refill body. The refill further comprises an elevator platform disposed in the space formed in the interior of the refill body, a solid composition configured to be attached to the elevator platform and a turnable base configured to be operationally coupled to the elevator platform such that the elevator platform is displaced along the space formed in the interior of the refill body. Additionally, the turnable base comprises one or more first turnable base connectors and the refill body comprises one or more body connectors that are adapted to mate with the first turnable base connectors such that, in use, the attachment between the fist turnable base connectors and the body connectors defines an airtight sealing. Additionally, the turnable base is adapted to be releasably coupled with respect to a rotary handle.

[0012] According to this first aspect, a refill that is configured to store and dispense a solid composition is provided. To this end, the refill is adapted to alternately dispense the corresponding composition by displacing and extending such composition from the refill body, and to store the solid composition by displacing and retracting such solid composition into the refill body. Specifically, rotation of the turnable base causes the elevator platform to be displaced along the space formed in the interior of the refill body, extending and I or retracting the solid composition.

[0013] Moreover, the attachment between the body connectors and the first turnable base connectors defines an airtight sealing which prevents, e.g. before opening the refill and during transportation and storage, air from entering the refill. Refill assemblies, for example those made including solid compositions made with natural ingredients, require protection from air exposure to maintain their effectiveness. Ingredients like, for example, fruit butter and seed butter can degrade when exposed to air, which can affect the composition’s texture and scent. A proper airtight sealing of the refill arrangement helps to prevent this degradation, ensuring that the corresponding solid composition remains potent and effective. Additionally, the airtight refill arrangement is vital for keeping ingredients from oxidizing, which can lead to a solid composition that no longer smells as fresh as intended.

[0014] Additionally, the turnable base is adapted to be releasably and operatively coupled with respect to the rotary handle which forms part of the refillable dispensing system. The rotary handle is an element that ultimately creates a rotation of the turnable base and thus the displacement of the elevator platform along the space formed in the interior of the refill body

[0015] In summary, a refill which is simple, cost-effective, maintains effectiveness of the solid P12832PC01 composition, and with a high degree of sustainability is provided.

[0016] In examples, the refill is exclusively made of polypropylene. Therefore, the refill can be easily and completely recycled after use. Thus, an even more sustainable solution is provided.

[0017] In a further aspect, a refillable dispensing system is provided. The refillable dispensing system comprises a refill according to any of the examples herein described, and further comprises a rotary handle configured to be releasably coupled with respect to the turnable base of the refill such that, in use, rotation of the rotary handle causes the turnable base to be rotated.

[0018] The rotary handle is configured to e.g., be operatively coupled with respect to the turnable base. In use, rotation of the actuator causes the turnable base to rotate thereby displacing the elevator platform along the space formed in the interior of the refill body.

[0019] In some examples, the refillable dispensing system may be a refillable deodorant dispensing system.

[0020] In yet a further aspect, a method of refilling a refillable deodorant dispensing system according to the previous aspect is provided. The method comprises detaching a previously emptied refill with respect to the rotary handle, providing a refill according to any of the examples herein described, removing the cap of the refill and attaching the turnable base of the refill to the rotary handle.

[0021] In some examples, the provided refill may be a pre-filled refill. A pre-filled refill refers to refill in which the solid composition which has never been used, and the refill has never been opened, after being manufactured.

[0022] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure will be described in the following, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of an example of a refillable deodorant dispensing system including a refill;

[0025] Figure 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the refillable deodorant dispensing system P12832PC01 including a refill;

[0026] Figures 3a - 3b illustrates an elevator platform or piston which forms part of a refill for refilling the refillable deodorant dispensing system;

[0027] Figure 4 illustrates a turnable base which forms part of the refill for refilling the refillable deodorant dispensing system;

[0028] Figure 5 illustrates a rotary handle which forms part of the refillable deodorant dispensing system;

[0029] Figure 6 illustrates a plug which forms part of the refillable deodorant dispensing system;

[0030] Figure 7a illustrates a lower view of the refill according to one example,

[0031] Figure 7b illustrate a lower view of the refill according to another example,

[0032] Figures 8a - 8c illustrate some steps in an example of a refilling procedure.

[0033] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLES

[0034] Along the present description and claims, the term “deodorant refHf’ refers to a replaceable deodorant product unit configured for use in a deodorant refillable dispensing system. The “deodorant refHf’ may be supplied as a consumable insert and may not be intended for direct handling by the user during normal application. The “deodorant refilf’ is distinct from a deodorant stick e.g., disposable which is intended to be discarded as a complete unit once the deodorant material is depleted.

[0035] Figure 1 schematically illustrates an exploded view of an example of a refillable dispensing system 10 for receiving a refill 11 e.g., replaceable that can be gradually consumed during use. For example, the refill may not be capable of standalone dispensing a solid composition. The dispensing system replaceable refill 11 may be configured to store, transport and, in use, dispense, etc., e.g., a deodorant composition contained within such refill 11. However, in some other examples, the refill 11 may be configured to store, transport and, in use, dispense, etc., some other personal care compositions such as shaving compositions, lip balm or salves. In further examples, the refill may also be configured to store, transport and, in use, dispense, etc., non-personal care compositions e.g., glue compositions. P12832PC01

[0036] In this specific example, a deodorant refillable dispensing system 10 for receiving a deodorant dispensing system refill 11 is shown. The deodorant dispensing system refill 11 may comprise a body 20. The body 20 may comprise a first sidewall 21 e.g., a generally oval-shaped sidewall or oblong-shaped sidewall extending longitudinally from a first end 21a to a second end 21 b. In this example, the body comprises a single sidewall i.e. no more sidewalls form part of the body.

[0037] The first sidewall 21 may be opened at the first end 21a. However, the second end may not be fully opened. Instead, as can be seen in figures 7a and 7b, at the second end 21b, a bottom surface 800 may be provided including a through hole 801 . The through hole may be configured to receive a turnable base with corresponding spindle, as will be explained later on. The through-hole 801 may be situated at or near the geometrical center of the bottom surface 800. The through-hole 801 may be e.g., a substantially circular through-hole. In the example of figure 7b, the bottom surface may include a first recess 802 and a second recess 803. Each recess 802, 803 may include an outer sidewall and an inner surface. Echa recess may have a generally half-moon shaped sidewall.

[0038] In some other examples not shown, the body may include a first generally cylindrical sidewall instead of an oblong-shaped sidewall. In some other examples not shown, the first sidewall 21 may be (fully) opened at the second end 21a.

[0039] The body 20 may comprise a channel e.g., an oval-shaped or oblong-shaped channel 28 along the longitudinal length of the body extending from the first end 21a (which corresponds to the top of the refill 11 and may be fully opened) of the sidewall 21 to the second end 21 b (which corresponds to the bottom of the refill and may not be fully opened and instead may include a bottom surface e.g., oval-shaped or oblong-shaped with a bottom surface through-hole as hereinbefore described) of the sidewall 21. An oval-shaped or oblong-shaped through-hole is thus formed in (or at least in part of) the body 20. In some other examples not shown, the body may comprise a cylindrical channel and a cylindrical through-hole formed in the body 20. Along the interior of the body 20, a plurality of mutually spaced axial ribs (not shown) may be provided.

[0040] As depicted in figure 2, the sidewall further comprises body connectors 27 configured to mate and to sealingly couple with first turnable base connectors or female coupling members located in a turnable base for extending and I or retracting an elevator platform 40 forming part of the refill 11 , as will be explained later on. The body connectors 27 may be located at or near the second end of the sidewall 21. The body connectors 27 may P12832PC01 comprise e.g. one or more horizontal projections.

[0041] As shown in figures 1 - 3, the deodorant dispensing system refill 11 may also comprise the elevator platform or piston 40. As shown best in figures 3a - 3b, the elevator platform or piston 40 may comprise a sidewall 41 e.g., an oval-shaped sidewall, oblong-shaped sidewall or a cylindrical sidewall and a central hollow cylindrical hub 42. In examples, six radial pokes 43 may extend from top portions of the sidewall 41 to an end of the hub.

[0042] The elevator platform 40 is of a cross-sectional size and shape that enables it to fit inside the body 20, as can be seen in figures 1 - 2. The interior part of central hollow cylindrical hub 42 may be provided with threads 44 (see figure 3b). A solid deodorant composition (not shown) may be attached, at its bottom end, to the elevator platform or piston.

[0043] A turnable base 30 for extending and I or retracting the elevator platform or piston 40 is also provided. The base 30 forms part of the refill 11. The turnable base 30 includes a connecting portion 400 e.g. a male connecting portion configured to be releasably inserted and I or attached with respect to a female connecting portion 110f e.g., a through-hole formed along the longitudinal length of the rotary handle, as will be explained later on. The male connecting portion 400 is thus configured to mate with the female connecting portion 11 Of. As can be seen in figure 4, the turnable base 30 comprises a base element 31 and a spindle 32. The base element 31 comprises a first substantially cylindrical sidewall 31a, a second substantially cylindrical sidewall 31 b and a first transition portion (not visible) situated between the first cylindrical sidewall and the second cylindrical sidewall. The first substantially cylindrical sidewall 31a is situated radially inwardly with respect to the second substantially cylindrical sidewall 31b, and with respect to the transition portion. The connecting portion 400 may substantially correspond to the first cylindrical sidewall.

[0044] The outer part of the first substantially cylindrical sidewall may comprise first retaining elements 198 which are configured to engage, in a releasably manner, with second retaining elements forming part of a rotary handle, as will be explained later on. With such an arrangement, the rotation of the turnable base 30, by a user, may be improved.

[0045] The base element 31 further comprises a third substantially cylindrical sidewall 31c and a second transition portion 31 d situated between the second cylindrical sidewall 31 b and the third cylindrical sidewall 31c. The third substantially cylindrical sidewall 31a is situated radially inwardly with respect to the second substantially cylindrical sidewall 31 b, P12832PC01 and with respect to the second transition portion

[0046] The base element 31 may further comprise a central hollow cylindrical hub 33. In examples, four radial spokes 34 may extend from the third sidewall 31c to the central hollow cylindrical hub 33. One end of the spindle 32 may be connected to the central hub 33. The spindle may be configured to be inserted via the through-hole 801 of the bottom surface 800 such that the turnable base 30 is attached to the bottom surface 800 (and thus the body 20).

[0047] The base element 31 (and thus the turnable base 30) is adapted to rotate while maintaining attachment to the body 20. Rotation of the turnable elevator base 31 thus rotates the spindle 32. The shaft of the spindle 32 is provided with threads, as is the inside of a bore (see threads 44) of the elevator platform 40. Rotation of the turnable elevator base 31 causes the spindle 32 to rotate, in turn causing the elevator platform 40 (and thus the solid deodorant composition (not shown) attached to the platform 40) to be displaced in the direction of the arrow (arrow B).

[0048] Again in figure 1 , the deodorant dispensing system refill 11 may also comprise a removable cap or bonnet 90. In use, the removable cap 90 may serve, for example, to protect the upper part of the deodorant dispensing system refill 11 during transport and I or storage and also to provide airtightness to the refill before opening.

[0049] The bonnet or cap 90 may be substantially oval-shaped, oblong-shaped or substantially cylindrical. The cover or cap 90 comprises a sidewall 94 and a top base 92. The sidewall may be oval-shaped, oblong-shaped or cylindrical. As shown in figure 2, the top base 92 further comprises an inner surface 92a. An inner space is defined between the inner surface 92a and an inner part of the sidewall 94. The outer sidewall 94 may be of constant height as shown in this example.

[0050] The cap 90 in question can be inserted at or near the first end 21a of the sidewall 21 and advanced, in the direction of the arrow (arrow A), until the first end 21a of the sidewalls encounters a seat portion 92b (or “stopper1’) of the top base, As result, in use, the cap 90 may be accommodated over the sidewalls and the cap 90 may cover and protect an upper part of the stick deodorant refill 11 . The cap is configured to sealingly couple with the refill. In order to provide a sealing and I or an airtight engagement of the cap with respect the refill e.g., a snap fit locking mechanism may be used. P12832PC01

[0051] As commented above, the base element 31 , forming part of the turnable base, comprises a first turnable base connector or female first coupling member 39. The first turnable base connector or female first coupling member 39 may form part e.g., of the third substantially cylindrical sidewall 31c. The base connector 39 comprises a pair of parallel, horizontal and spaced apart flanges 39a, 39b which extend substantially perpendicularly to the vertical plane defined by the base 39c. The base connector further comprises a recess 39d in between the flanges 39a, 39b. The recess forms a female first coupling members and is adapted to receive and sealingly mate with the body connector or male coupling member 27 e.g. a horizontal extension located at or near one end of the body. The turnable base connector is thus configured to sealingly couple with the body connector or male coupling member 27 located in the body.

[0052] In some examples, in order to provide a sealing engagement of the male and female coupling members a snap fit locking mechanism may be used.

[0053] In examples, in use, the attachment between the body connector and the base connector defines a sealing such that air tightness is provided. This sealing helps to provide a sealed space within the refill 11 e.g., when the refill is in the closed configuration i.e., before removing the cap. Therefore, external contamination may be avoided, specifically during transportation of the refill. By preventing air from entering the refill, the refill will effectively preserve the ingredients. This means that the refill may remain effective and fresh for a longer period.

[0054] The turnable base 30 further comprises a radially outwardly step 140 which is specifically shaped to be seated on a stopper forming part a rotatory handle, once the refill is (releasably) attached to such rotatory handle, as will be explained later on.

[0055] Following the example, the turnable base 30 further comprises one or more second turnable base connectors 200 e.g. male turnable base connectors 200 configured to releasably mate with first rotary handle connectors 201 e.g. female rotary handle connectors forming part of the rotatory handle such that the refill can be releasably attached to the rotatory handle (and thus to the refillable deodorant dispensing system). In example, a snap fit locking mechanism may be used.

[0056] As commented above, the refill 11 is assemblable or attachable to the refillable deodorant dispensing system by fitting the turnable base 30 into a rotary handle 110. Particularly, the turnable base 30 may be releasably attached to the rotary handle 110. The rotatary handle 110, in this example, is substantially oblong-shaped although, in P12832PC01 some other example, the rotatory handle may be e.g., cylindrical in shape or oval in shape. As can be seen in figure 5, the rotatory handle 110 comprises an upper surface 110a, lower surface 110b, a first sidewall 110c e.g., oval-shaped or oblong-shaped, a second sidewall 110d e.g., oval-shaped or oblong-shaped and a transition portion 110e situated between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The first sidewall extends between the lower surface and the transition position. The second sidewall extends between the transition portion and the upper surface.

[0057] The rotatory handle further comprises substantially circular through-hole 110f along the longitudinal length of the rotary handle extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The male connecting portion 400 of the turnable base may be releasably joined to the through-hole 11 Of such that the turnable base can be releasably joined to the rotary handle.

[0058] As shown in figure 2 and as commented above, the inner part of the through-hole comprises one or more first rotary handle connectors 201 configured to mate with second turnable base connectors e.g., one or more male connectors 200 forming part of the turnable base. In order to provide a releasable engagement of the male and female coupling members a snap fit locking mechanism may be used. AS result, the rotary handle 110 may be releasably attached with respect to the base 30 for extending and I or retracting the elevator platform 40 (and thus the refill can be releasably attached to the rotary handle). Once the rotary handle is attached to the elevator platform, the rotary handle can be rotated in order to extend and retract the elevator platform forming part of the refill.

[0059] Again in figure 5, the inner part of the through-hole may comprise second retaining elements 199 e.g., a plurality of fins which are configured to engage, in a releasably manner, with first retaining elements 198 located in the outer part of the first substantially cylindrical sidewall 31a forming part outer part of the turnable base. AS result, in use, the connection between the turnable base 40 and the rotatory handle is improved. This facilitates a proper extension I retraction of the elevator platform.

[0060] In examples, the outer part of the outer sidewall 110c may comprise a grip (not shown), thus the manipulation of the rotary handle 110 may be improved. The grip may be made of any suitable rough material e.g., plastic polymer, thus the manipulation of rotary handle 110 by a user may be improved, especially if the base of the refillable deodorant system is wet. For example, in use, a user may hold the rotary handle 110 while holding P12832PC01 the body 20 and rotate the rotary handle 110 (and thus turnable base 30 for extending and / or retracting the elevator platform 40) by exerting a rotational force on the grip.

[0061] Again in figure 2, the rotary handle 110 further comprises a rotary handle stopper 150. The rotatory handle stopper or seat 150 may be specifically shaped to provide a seat Io the radially outwardly step 140 forming part of the turnable base 30. The turnable base (and thus the refill) can be inserted into the through-hole of the rotatory handle and be advance until it encounters the seat 150 (or “stopper”) and the turnable base is releasably attached to the rotatory handle using a snap locking mechanism as hereinbefore described.

[0062] Fig.6 shows a plug 250 which is configured be attached to a rotatory handle as hereinbefore described. The plug comprises a base 250a, an outer sidewall 250b e.g., oval-shaped or oblong-shaped and a inner sidewall 250c e.g., substantially circular. In some other examples, the outer sidewall may be cylindrical in shape. As can be seen in figure 2, the outer sidewall 250b may act as a first plug connector e.g. a male connector to couple with a second rotary handle connector 260a e.g. a female connector forming part of the rotary handle and the circular inner sidewall 250c may act as a second plug connector to couple with a third rotary handle connector 260b on the rotary handle. As also shown in this example, the height of the first cover plug connector may be different from the height of the second plug connector. The attachment between the plug and the rotary handle defines an airtight sealing. Specifically, the attachment between first plug connector and the second rotary handle connector may define an airtight sealing and the attachment between the second plug connector and the third rotary handle connector may define a further sealing.

[0063] In some examples, the stick deodorant refill is exclusively made of polypropylene. Contrary to previous refill solutions in which the sealing of the refill e.g., between the turnable base and the body has been provided using materials e.g., nitrile which, as a general rule, are not easily recyclable through traditional recycling programs, current solution may provide a refill fully and exclusively made of polypropylene. With such an arrangement, a sustainable solution is also provided since the refill can be fully and easily recycled, after use.

[0064] Figures 8a to 8c illustrate some steps in an example of a refilling procedure. P12832PC01

[0065] In figure 8a, a refillable dispensing system, e.g. a refillable deodorant dispensing system in accordance with the present invention is provided. The refillable deodorant dispensing system includes a previously emptied and replaceable refill 500 assembled to the dispensing system. The refill is substantially similar to the one described herein. The fact that is “previously emptied” means that the solid deodorant composition of the refill has been consumed during use. The body (not visible) of a “previously emptied” refill is initially covered by the cap 592. At this point, cap 592 may be removed in the direction of the arrow (arrow C).

[0066] As shown in figure 8b, after the cap 592 is removed, a user may hold the body 520 while holding the rotatory handle 110 and a force may be exerted in the direction of the arrow (arrow C) such that the connection portion 400 is detached with respect to the through- hole of the rotary handle. As a result, the refill is detached with respect to the rotary handle 110 (and thus from the refillable dispensing system). The previously emptied refill 500 can thus be disposed and recycled.

[0067] A new, pre-filled and replaceable refill 600 as hereinbefore described is provided. The fact that is “new” means that the solid deodorant composition has never been used and the refill has never been opened, after being manufactured. The pre-filled refill 600 is provided in an airtight configuration thus external contamination can be avoided.

[0068] In figure 8c the cap 692 has already been removed with respect to the pre-filled refill.-. The same user may hold the body of the refill 600 while holding the rotatory handle 110 and a force may be exerted in the direction of the arrow (arrow D) such that the turnable base 630 is (releasably) attached to the rotary handle 110 (and thus to the refillable dispensing system from which the rotary handle forms part). Particularly, a connecting portion 400 e.g. a male connecting portion of the refill may be releasably attached with respect to the through-hole 110f formed along the longitudinal length of the rotary handle, as hereinbefore described.

[0069] Although only a number of examples have been disclosed herein, other alternatives, modifications, uses and / or equivalents thereof are possibleFurthermore, all possible combinations of the described examples are also covered. Thus, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by particular examples but should be determined only by a fair reading of the claims that follow.

Claims

P12832PC01CLAIMS1. A refill for refilling a refillable dispensing system, comprising a refill body having one sidewall extending between a top and a bottom of the refill body, a space being defined in an interior of the refill body, an elevator platform disposed in the space formed in the interior of the refill body, a solid composition configured to be attached to the elevator platform, a turnable base configured to be operationally coupled to the elevator platform such that the elevator platform is displaced along the space formed in the interior of the refill body, wherein the turnable base comprises one or more first turnable base connectors and the refill body comprises one or more body connectors that are adapted to mate with the first turnable base connectors such that, in use, the attachment between the first turnable base connectors and the body connectors defines an airtight sealing, wherein the turnable base is adapted to be releasably coupled with respect to a rotary handle.

2. A refill according to claim 1 , wherein the refillable dispensing system is a deodorant refillable dispensing system, wherein the solid composition is a solid deodorant composition, wherein the refill is a replaceable deodorant refill.

3. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 2, wherein the refill body comprises a sidewall extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, wherein the first end corresponds to the top of the refill body and the second end corresponds to the bottom of the refill body.

4. A refill according to claim 3, wherein the sidewall is an oval-shaped sidewall, an oblong-shaped sidewall or a cylindrical sidewall.

5. A refill according to any of claims 3 - 4, wherein the refill body comprises a bottom surface including a bottom surface through-hole.

6. A refill according to any of claims 3 - 5, wherein the refill body comprises an elongated channel along the longitudinal length of the refill body extending from the first end of the sidewall to the second end of the sidewall such that a through-hole is formed in the refill body.

7. A refill according to any of claims 3 - 6, wherein the body connectors are located at orP12832PC01 near the second end of the sidewall.

8. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 7, wherein the body connectors comprise a horizontal male projection and the first turnable base connectors comprise a female coupling member configured to mate with the horizontal male projection.

9. A refill according to claim 8, wherein the female coupling member is configured to snap fit around the horizontal male projection.

10. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 9, wherein the first turnable base connectors comprise a pair of parallel and spaced apart flanges which extend substantially perpendicularly to a vertical plane defined by a base forming part of the turnable base connectors.11 . A refill according to claim 10, wherein the turnable base connectors further comprise a recess in between the flanges.

12. A refill according to claim 11 , wherein the recess forms a female coupling member and is adapted to receive and mate with the body connectors.

13. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 12, wherein the turnable base comprises a base element, and a threaded spindle attached to the base element such that rotation of the base element causes the spindle to rotate thereby displacing the elevator platform along the space formed in the interior of the refill body.

14. A refill according to claim 13, wherein the base element comprises a first substantially cylindrical sidewall, a second substantially cylindrical sidewall and a first transition portion between the first substantially cylindrical sidewall and the second substantially cylindrical sidewall.

15. A refill according to claim 14, wherein the first substantially cylindrical sidewall is situated radially inwardly with respect to the second substantially cylindrical sidewall.

16. A refill according to any of claims 14 - 15, wherein the base element further comprises a third substantially cylindrical sidewall and a second transition portion situated between the second cylindrical sidewall and the third cylindrical sidewall, specifically the third substantially cylindrical sidewall is situated radially inwardly with respect to the second substantially cylindrical sidewall.P12832PC0117. A refill according to any of claims 14 - 16, wherein the base element further comprises a central hollow cylindrical hub, wherein four spokes extend from the first substantially cylindrical sidewall to the central hub.

18. A refill according to claim 17, wherein one end of the threaded spindle is attached to the central hollow cylindrical hub.

19. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 18, further comprising a removable cap.

20. A refill according to claim 19, wherein the cap is adapted to be removably attached to the sidewall.

21. A refill according to claim 20, wherein the cap is adapted to be removably attached to the sidewall using a snap fit locking mechanism such that the attachment between the cap and the sidewall defines an airtight sealing.

22. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 21 , wherein the turnable base further comprises a radially outwardly step shaped to be seated on a stopper forming part of the rotary handle when, in use, the refill is attached to the rotary handle.

23. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 22, wherein the turnable base further comprises second turnable base connectors configured to releasably mate with first rotary handle connectors such that the turnable base can be releasably coupled with respect to the rotary handle,24. A refill according to claim 23, wherein the second turnable base connectors are second male turnable base connectors and the first rotary handle connectors are first female rotary handle connectors.

25. A refill according to any of claims 23 - 24, wherein the rotary handle connectors are configured to snap fit around the second turnable base connectors.

26. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 25, wherein the turnable base includes a male connecting portion adapted to be releasably coupled with respect to a female connecting portion forming part of the rotary handle.P12832PC0127. A refill according to claim 26, wherein the female connecting portion is a through- hole.

28. A refill according to any of claims 1 - 27, where the refill is exclusively made of polypropylene.

29. A refillable dispensing system comprising: a refill according to any of claims 1 - 28, a rotary handle configured to be releasably coupled with respect to the turnable base of the refill such that, in use, rotation of the rotary handle causes the turnable base to be rotated.

30. A refillable dispensing system according to claim 29, wherein the rotary handle includes a female connecting portion, wherein the turnable base of the refill includes a male connecting portion configured to be releasably coupled with respect to the female connecting portion.

31. A refillable dispensing system according to claim 29 - 30, wherein the rotary handle comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a rotary handle transition portion situated between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

32. A refillable dispensing system according to claim 31 , wherein the first sidewall extends between the lower surface and the rotary handle transition portion, and the second sidewall extends between the rotary handle transition portion and the upper surface.

33. A refillable dispensing system according to any of claims 31 - 32, wherein the rotatory handle further comprises a through-hole along the longitudinal length of the rotary handle extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, specifically the through-hole is a substantially circular through-hole,34. A refillable dispensing system according to claim 33 when dependent on claim 30, wherein the female connecting portion corresponds to the through-hole.

35. A refillable dispensing system according to any of claims 29 - 34, wherein the rotaryP12832PC01 handle comprises a rotary handle stopper which is shaped to provide a seat to a radially outwardly step forming part of the turnable base of the refill when, in use, the turnable base is attached to the rotary handle.

36. A refillable dispensing system according to any of claims 29 - 35, further comprising a plug configured to be attached to the rotary handle.

37. A refillable dispensing system according to claim 36, wherein the plug comprises a base, an outer sidewall and a substantially circular inner sidewall.

38. A refillable dispensing system according to claim 37, wherein the outer sidewall acts as a first plug connector and is configured to mate with a second rotary handle connector such that, in use, the attachment between the first plug connector and the second rotary handle connector defines an airtight sealing.

39. A refillable dispensing system according to any of claims 37 - 38, the circular inner sidewall acts as a second plug connector and is configured to mate with a third rotary handle connector such that, in use, the attachment between the second plug connector and the third rotary handle connector defines an airtight sealing.

40. A method of refilling a refillable dispensing system according to any of claims 29 - 39, the method comprising: detaching a previously emptied refill with respect to the rotary handle, providing a refill, removing the cap of the refill, attaching the turnable base of the refill to the rotary handle.

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