Dispensing device for viscous materials

摘要

A dispensing device for gels and other viscous materials includes a container containing the gel or viscous material and a dispenser. The dispenser has a substantially planar structure and includes a plurality of raised areas and recessed areas. The raised areas include a plurality of holes defining dispensing outlets for the viscous material. The dispenser rests on the surface of the viscous material so that a downward pressure applied to the dispenser forces the viscous material through the dispensing outlets. The recessed areas collect excess water and debris to prevent contamination of the viscous material within the container. The raised areas may be in the form of concentric annular ring shaped areas or elongated radially disposed raised areas which extend outwardly from the center of the dispenser toward the outer edge. The outermost edge of the dispenser may include a plurality of flexible tabs which contact the side wall of the container as the contents of the container are consumed. The recessed areas can be complementary to recessed areas in the bottom of the container and fit into the recessed areas in the bottom of the container.