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In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a liquid dispensing apparatus having improved sanitary, aesthetics and stabilizing aspects is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, liquid dispensing apparatus comprises a dispensing housing designed to contain

In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a liquid dispensing apparatus having improved sanitary, aesthetics and stabilizing aspects is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, liquid dispensing apparatus comprises a dispensing housing designed to contain a soap filled bottle. Depending on particular configurations, the housing may be desired as an open or closed system. The housing has a sleek, streamlined design with a dispensing button which tends to have a rounded appearance that accents the shape of the remainder of housing. In accordance with various other aspects of the present invention, within the housing is a stabilization system which prevents bottles which are not designed to engage housing from being inserted into housing. In addition, housing may have support structure which allows the soap bottle to rest within housing with less of a propensity to wobble.

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1. A liquid dispensing apparatus, comprising: a bottle; a housing having a backing; and a stabilization system for supporting said bottle within said housing, said stabilization system comprises, a projection on said backing, said projection having an anti-rotation notch-shaped protrusion

1. A liquid dispensing apparatus, comprising: a bottle; a housing having a backing; and a stabilization system for supporting said bottle within said housing, said stabilization system comprises, a projection on said backing, said projection having an anti-rotation notch-shaped protrusion, and a depression on said bottle, said depression having an anti-rotation indention corresponding to said anti-rotation protrusion, wherein said projection and said depression engage when said bottle is inserted into said housing. 2. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said housing further comprises a cover, wherein said cover has a vertical length at least about three times longer than a width of said cover.3. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 2, further comprising a button on said cover having substantially rounded features.4. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said stabilization system further comprises a support structure upon which said bottle rests upon insertion into said housing.5. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein the liquid dispensing system is a closed system.6. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein the liquid dispensing system is an open system.7. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 6, further comprising a reservoir for retaining soap dispensed from said bottle prior to disbursement of said soap to a user of the dispensing system.8. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein said reservoir has an opening with a piercing mechanism.9. A liquid dispensing apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein upon engagement, said projection and said depression are positioned substantially along a vertical centerline of said backing.10. A closed liquid dispensing system, comprising: a bottle for containing a liquid; a housing having a backing; a dispensing button on said housing; and a stabilization system for supporting said bottle within said housing, said stabilization system including a projection on said backing, said projection having an anti-rotation protrusion, and a depression on said bottle, said depression having an anti-rotation indention corresponding to said anti-rotation protrusion, wherein said projection and said depression engage when said bottle is inserted into said housing, wherein activation of said dispensing button releases said liquid directly from said bottle. 11. A liquid dispensing system in accordance with claim 10, wherein said stabilization system further comprises a support structure upon which said bottle rests.12. A liquid dispensing system in accordance with claim 10, wherein said anti-rotation protrusion comprises a notch-like shape.13. A liquid dispensing system in accordance with claim 12, wherein said anti-rotation indention comprises a notch-like shape.14. A liquid dispensing system in accordance with claim 10, wherein upon engagement, said projection and said depression are positioned substantially along a vertical centerline of said backing.15. A liquid dispensing apparatus, comprising: a bottle; a housing having a backing; and a stabilization system for supporting said bottle within said housing, said stabilization system comprises, a projection on said backing, said projection having an anti-rotation protrusion, and a depression on said bottle, said depression having an anti-rotation indention corresponding to said anti-rotation protrusion, wherein said projection and said depression engage substantially along a vertical centerline of said backing when said bottle is inserted into said housing. 16. A liquid dispensing apparatus of claim 15, wherein said anti-rotation protrusion comprises a notch-like shape.17. A liquid dispensing system in accordance with claim 16, wherein said anti-rotation indention comprises a notch-like shape.