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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2001
Rexam Sofab, Le Treport, FR;
Abstract
A liquid dispenser of the type comprising a tank (R) fitted with liquid extractor means (P) suitable for being actuated by axial displacement of the tank relative to a delivery tube (T) having a portion that projects outwards, the dispenser being characterized in that it comprises firstly a discharge duct ( ) connected in leakproof manner to the outer portion of the delivery tube (T) and passing through an endpiece ( ) connected rigidly to a housing (B) containing the tank (R), and secondly at least one side knob ( ) engaging the tank or the delivery tube and carrying a cam ( ) designed to co-operate in sliding contact with at least one sloping wall ( ) secured to said endpiece ( ) in such a manner that substantially radial thrust on said knob ( ) is transformed into axial displacement of the tube (T) relative to the tank (R), thereby causing the liquid to be dispensed.