Abstract

The present invention provides a dispenser (11) through which water may pass to dispense a soapy fluid for cleaning objects such as hands. The dispenser comprises an upper portion (15), adapted to releasably secure the dispenser to a water outlet, and a lower portion (19) adapted to be rotatably retained relative to the upper portion so as to be rotatable between a first position and a second position. When in the first position the upper portion and lower portion provide a passage (81) through the dispenser. The passage aligns with the outlet when the dispenser is releasably secured thereto. The lower portion is adapted to retain soap therein such that when the lower portion is in the first position, water may flow from the outlet and through the passage, passing over the soap before exiting the dispenser in the form of a soapy liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 5/00 - Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
• A47K 5/04 - Other soap-cake holders
• A47K 5/06 - Dispensers for soap
• A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
• E03C 1/046 - Adding soap, disinfectant, or the like, in the supply line
• A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents

Abstract

The present invention provides a soap dispenser (11) for use with a fluid outlet, such as a tap (15). The soap dispenser (11) comprises a soap holder (213) for holding a soap cartridge. The soap holder comprises at least one upper aperture in an upper region through which fluid enters the soap holder, and at least one lower aperture in a lower region through which fluid exits the soap holder. The soap holder incorporates at least one diverting section (25) to divert any fluid moving in an upward direction back into the holder. The soap dispenser also comprises a connection arrangement for connecting the soap holder with respect to the fluid outlet. In use the soap holder is positioned underneath the fluid outlet such that fluid enters the holder through the at least one upper aperture. The fluid then passes over the soap cartridge and exits through the at least one lower aperture to provide a user with a soapy fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 5/08 - Dispensers for soap for solid soap
• A47K 5/00 - Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like