Jeffrey Lipton
Northeastern University
A mono-material pump using leaflet valves and variable wall thickness in place of a spring.
In-development
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
Home dispensing and application systems covers the pumps, refills and applicators that get a product out of its pack. On Halo, the solutions cover mono-material and recyclable pumps, passive and battery-free dispensers, surface textures that control a drop, and actives built for the dose format. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Mono-material and recyclable pumps
Jeffrey Lipton
Mark Goodall
NVIRO1 Pty Ltd · Startup
A closed-loop PET pump built from one polymer so it can be recycled as one stream.
In-development
Passive and battery-free dispensers
Samuel Lopez
Multitec · Supplier
A battery-free mechanical chain that keeps consumables ordered and feeding.
Co-developmentEarly-stage
Sabah Ali
University of Samarra
Three or more fluids from one mechanical platform, with no electronics.
Gift/awardEarly-stage
Surface textures that control a drop
Jinde Zhang
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Pairs skin-like microtexture with covalent hydrophilic grafts on silicone to control wetting, retention and transfer under shear.
Early-stage
Lilian Hsiao
North Carolina State University
Molded silicone grooves that pin oil and water where the design wants them.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Actives built for the dose format
RC
Isabel Sophia Creative
Agglomeration borrowed from food and cosmetics to press detergent tablets.
Co-developmentEarly-stage
CB
Case Western Reserve University
Biodegradable cationic lipid nanoparticles carrying actives into a cleaning product.
Early-stage
Pump and valve mechanisms
Daniel Preston
Mono-material fluidic logic pumps built for recyclable systems.
In-development
Refill and reuse systems
Christopher Thurley
LatherLogic · Startup
One installed shower dispenser takes separate refill cartridges, so only the product that runs out gets replaced.
LicensingEarly-stage
Oral care dispensing
Junsung An
Toothpaste dispensing technology refined over sixteen years of manufacturing.
LicensingIn-development
Aerosol and controlled release
TS
Zeteo Biomedical LLC · Supplier
Aerosol dispensers for liquid and powder personal care products.
In-development
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Home dispensing and application system organizationsAbout home dispensing & application systems
Home dispensing and application systems spans the pump mechanism, the refill format and the surface it delivers onto. On Halo it spans 9 groups, including mono-material and recyclable pumps, passive and battery-free dispensers, and surface textures that control a drop.
Stage of development. Work on home dispensing & application systems on Halo is split between university programs and companies. 61% of the solutions are in market. Co-development and licensing are the usual partnering routes, and about 37% of the solutions that state terms offer pilot engagements.
Three trends in home dispensing and application systems on Halo
Mono-material pumps for recyclability. Packaging engineers are rebuilding pumps from a single polymer so the pack can be recycled whole. One design reaches a working pump mechanism in one polymer (Landi Industries). Another uses mono-material fluidic logic to replace the spring and valve stack (Rice University).
Refill formats replacing the rigid bottle. Brands are shifting the durable part of the pack away from the container. One platform swaps a cartridge in about three seconds (Best Partner Group). Another pairs a refillable film pouch with a reusable airless dispenser (BOTTLESS).
Controlled release in wearable and passive formats. Product teams are metering actives from small passive devices. One wearable uses a microreservoir array to release fragrance under control (GearJump Technologies). Another volatilizes aroma through a slotted geometry with no moving parts (Jackson College).
248organizations
249solutions listed
57%from startups and companies
61%in market
Frequently asked questions
What are home dispensing and application systems?
Home dispensing covers the pumps, valves, aerosols and refill formats that get a household or personal care product out of its package and onto its target. It spans dose control mechanisms, recyclable single-polymer dispensers, refill and concentrate systems, and the applicators built for a specific product. Packaging converters and consumer goods manufacturers drive the work.
What are examples of home dispensing and application systems?
Five examples of home dispensing and application systems on Halo include:
- A mono-material pump using leaflet valves and variable wall thickness in place of a spring. (Northeastern University)
- A battery-free mechanical chain that keeps consumables ordered and feeding. (Multitec)
- Molded silicone grooves that pin oil and water where the design wants them. (North Carolina State University)
- Agglomeration borrowed from food and cosmetics to press detergent tablets. (Isabel Sophia Creative)
- Single-polymer pump mechanism that keeps the package recyclable. (Landi Industries)
What are the latest home dispensing and application systems innovations?
The most recently updated home dispensing and application systems on Halo include:
Which companies and suppliers are developing home dispensing and application systems?
There are 248 organizations with home dispensing and application systems on Halo, 20 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are Northeastern University, NVIRO1 Pty Ltd, and Multitec. Most offer co-development or licensing. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find home dispensing and application systems research partners?
Browsing home dispensing and application systems on Halo is free. Sign up to search the full network and save the ones you want. Post your specific need to get exact matches. Organizations reply directly on the platform.
What are R&D teams looking for in home dispensing and application systems?
Over the past 12 months, R&D teams on Halo have posted these home dispensing and application systems needs:
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