Dispenser

Abstract

A dispenser includes a base with a stabilizing rim, a hub, and spokes attached to the rim. The spokes extend inwardly to the hub supporting it with respect to the rim. A cannula is supported by the hub.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dispenser comprising:
 a base including a stabilizing rim;   a hub;   spokes attached to the rim and extending inwardly to the hub supporting it with respect to the rim; and   a cannula supported by the hub.   
     
     
         2 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the rim is ring shaped. 
     
     
         3 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which each spoke extends upwardly and then inwardly to a side wall of the hub. 
     
     
         4 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the hub is ring shaped. 
     
     
         5 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the cannula is supported in the hub. 
     
     
         6 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the hub includes a lower inwardly tapered dispensing tip in communication with the cannula. 
     
     
         7 . The dispenser of  claim 6  in which the dispensing tip is rounded. 
     
     
         8 . The dispenser of  claim 6  in which the dispensing tip is spaced from the terminal edge of the rim. 
     
     
         9 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the base, rim, spokes, hub, and cannula are integral and made of plastic. 
     
     
         10 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which there are three spaced spokes. 
     
     
         11 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the cannula is tapered. 
     
     
         12 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the cannula has a tapered channel therein. 
     
     
         13 . The dispenser of  claim 1  in which the cannula has a sharpened distal end. 
     
     
         14 . Molded plastic, unitary dispenser comprising:
 a base including a stabilizing ring shaped rim;   a ring shaped hub inside the rim and including a lower dispensing tip;   spokes attached to the rim and extending inwardly to the hub; and   a cannula supported by the hub.   
     
     
         15 . The dispenser of  claim 14  in which the cannula has a lower plastic portion and an upper metal portion fit into the lower plastic portion. 
     
     
         16 . A dispenser comprising:
 a base including a stabilizing rim;   a hub;   means for supporting the hub with respect to the rim; and   a cannula supported by the hub.   
     
     
         17 . The dispenser of  claim 16  in which the means for supporting the hub include spokes attached to the rim and extending inwardly to the hub.