Method of dispensing a fluid composition from a multi-functional dispensing device

Abstract

A method of dispensing a composition from a dispensing device includes use of a dispensing device. The dispensing device includes a base and a refill removably connectable with the base. The base has a first actuator and the refill having a second actuator. The method includes the steps of: activating the first actuator to dispense a quantity of a composition from the base; and disconnecting the refill from the base; and activating the second actuator to dispense the composition from the refill.

1 . A method of dispensing a composition from a dispensing device, the dispensing device comprising a base and a refill removably connectable with the base, the base having a first actuator and the refill having a second actuator, wherein the refill comprises a sidewall, the method comprising the steps of:
 activating the first actuator to dispense a quantity of a composition from the base;   disconnecting the refill from the base; and   activating the second actuator to dispense the composition from the refill.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first actuator is communicably connected with an electronic dispensing system to dispense the composition from the base. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first actuator is communicably connected with a mechanical dispensing system to dispense the composition from the refill. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the step of holding a cleaning implement in a user's hand, wherein the step of activating the first actuator further comprises activating the first actuator with the user's hand that is holding the cleaning implement. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first actuator comprises a mechanical actuator. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the second actuator comprises the sidewalls of the refill. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising dispensing the composition onto a target surface. 
     
     
         8 . A method of dispensing a composition from a dispensing device, the dispensing device comprising a base and a refill removably connectable with the base, the base having a first actuator and the refill having a second actuator, the method comprising the steps of:
 arranging the device on a rigid surface with the refill connected with the base;   activating the first actuator with one hand;   dispensing a composition toward the same hand used to activate the first actuator;   removing the refill from the base; and   activating the second actuator to dispense the composition from the refill.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the step of dispensing the composition toward the same hand used to activate the first actuator further comprises the step of dispensing the composition onto a cleaning implement. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the first actuator comprises a mechanical actuator. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the refill comprises a sidewall, wherein the second actuator comprises the sidewalls of the refill. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the first actuator is communicably connected with an electronic dispensing system. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the second actuator is communicably connected with a mechanical dispensing system. 
     
     
         14 . A method of dispensing a composition from a dispensing device, the dispensing device comprising a base, a refill removably connectable with the base, an electronic dispensing system in fluid communication with the refill, and a mechanical dispensing system in fluid communication with the refill and base, the method comprising the steps of:
 arranging the base on a rigid surface with the refill connected with the base;   activating the electronic dispensing system to dispense a composition from the base;   removing the refill from the base; and   activating the mechanical dispensing system to dispense the composition from the refill.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the electronic dispensing system is activated with a sensor. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the electronic dispensing system is mechanically activated. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the base comprises a first actuator and the refill comprises a second actuator. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the composition is a detergent. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the mechanical dispensing system is activated while the refill is removed from the base. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the base comprises a nozzle, wherein the step of activating the electronic dispensing system dispenses the composition from the nozzle of the base. 
     
     
         21 - 35 . (canceled)