Enhanced dispensing and dosaging techniques for fluid containers

Abstract

In various embodiments, the invention provides enhanced structures, devices, and techniques that allow fluids and liquid products, such as cosmetics, to dispense in a more even, smoother, and more predictable manner from fluid containers.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A covering apparatus comprising:
 a housing structured for placement on a fluid dispensing apparatus, wherein the fluid dispensing apparatus comprises a fluid repository in fluid communication with a nozzle having a dispensing orifice formed therein;   wherein the housing is structured for attaching to and covering at least a portion of the nozzle of the fluid dispensing apparatus; and,   at least one supplemental dispensing orifice formed in the housing, wherein at least a portion of the supplemental dispensing orifice is structured to overlap with at least a portion of the dispensing orifice of the fluid dispensing apparatus when the housing is positioned on the fluid dispensing apparatus.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an elastomeric material. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a flexible material. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a material having a color representative of contents of the fluid dispensing apparatus. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of supplemental dispensing orifices formed in the housing. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the total area of the supplemental dispensing orifices is less than the area of the dispensing orifice of the fluid dispensing apparatus. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein an area of the supplemental dispensing orifice is structured as a percentage of an area of the dispensing orifice of the fluid dispensing apparatus. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein an area of the supplemental dispensing orifice is structured in response to a fluid viscosity. 
     
     
         9 . An apparatus for dispensing fluid, the apparatus comprising:
 a fluid repository in fluid communication with a nozzle having a dispensing orifice formed therein; and,   a cover comprising:
 a housing positioned on at least a portion of the nozzle, 
 at least one supplemental dispensing orifice formed in the housing, wherein at least a portion of the supplemental dispensing orifice overlaps with at least a portion of the dispensing orifice, and 
 wherein the housing comprises an elastomeric material.