Patent attributes
The present invention relates to an assembly for packaging and dispensing liquid comprising a receptacle for containing a supply of liquid and a refillable unit configured to be disposed in separable manner on the receptacle, comprising a storage chamber for containing the liquid and capable of being put into fluid communication with the receptacle in order to be filled therefrom when the refillable unit is placed on the receptacle and a pump capable of taking liquid from the receptacle when the refillable unit is placed thereon, and of taking liquid from the storage chamber when the refillable unit is separate from the receptacle, the pump having a pump chamber that is distinct from the storage chamber.