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Refill assemblies are described herein that include: a bottle defining an internal reservoir and an opening which communicates with the reservoir; and a refill cartridge operatively coupled with the bottle, the refill cartridge including: a cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir having a conc

Refill assemblies are described herein that include: a bottle defining an internal reservoir and an opening which communicates with the reservoir; and a refill cartridge operatively coupled with the bottle, the refill cartridge including: a cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir having a concentrated chemical agent stored therein, a refill pouch having a concentrated chemical agent stored therein or a combination thereof; and a release mechanism cooperatively engaged to the cartridge body that facilitates the flow of the chemical agent from the cartridge reservoir into the reservoir of the bottle. Refill assemblies are also disclosed that include: a spray bottle and/or containment vessel; a refill cartridge cooperatively engaged to the spray bottle and/or containment vessel and including a cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir having a concentrated chemical agent stored therein; and a release mechanism cooperatively engaged to the cartridge body and selectively movable from a sealing position to a dispensing position relative thereto, the movement of the release mechanism from the sealing position to the dispensing position facilitating the flow of the chemical agent from the cartridge reservoir. Some refill assemblies also include: a bottle having an internal reservoir; and a refill cartridge operatively coupled to the bottle and at least partially residing within the reservoir thereof.

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1. A refill assembly comprising: a bottle defining an internal reservoir and an opening which communicates with the reservoir; anda refill cartridge operatively coupled with the bottle, the refill cartridge including: a cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir having a concentrated chemical age

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A refill assembly comprising: a bottle defining an internal reservoir and an opening which communicates with the reservoir; anda refill cartridge operatively coupled with the bottle, the refill cartridge including: a cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir having a concentrated chemical agent stored therein, the cartridge body including a tubular projection defining an opening which fluidly communicates with the cartridge reservoir;a cap connected to the cartridge body and including a tubular boss defining a flow passage which fluidly communicates with the cartridge reservoir; anda release mechanism frictionally engaged to the boss and the projection, the cartridge reservoir being collectively defined by the cartridge body, the cap and the release mechanism;wherein, the release mechanism at least partially protrudes from the cap, the application of pressure to that portion of the release mechanism, protruding from the cap facilitating the movement thereof from a sealing position to a dispensing position to facilitate the formation of a fluid flow path between the projection and a portion of the release mechanism to facilitate flow of the chemical agent from the cartridge reservoir into the reservoir of the bottle. 2. The refill assembly of claim 1, wherein the release mechanism comprises a plug. 3. The refill assembly of claim 1, wherein the opening of the bottle is defined by a rim thereof, and the cartridge body includes a flange portion which is abutted against the rim. 4. The refill assembly of claim 3, further comprising a pumping mechanism cooperatively engaged to the bottle in manner maintaining the flange portion of the cartridge body in abutting contact with the rim of the bottle. 5. The refill assembly of claim 1, wherein the chemical agent comprises a liquid, a gel, a solid tablet, a plurality of solid granules or a combination thereof. 6. The refill assembly of claim 4, wherein: the pumping mechanism includes a nozzle and a fluid tube which is connected to the nozzle and advanced into the bottle reservoir; and the release mechanism is tubular, with the fluid tube of the pumping mechanism passing therethrough. 7. The refill assembly of claim 1, wherein the release mechanism is tubular and includes a neck which is frictionally engaged to and creates a fluid tight seal with the boss when the release mechanism is in both the seating and dispensing positions, and a flared portion which is frictionally engaged to and creates a fluid tight seal with the projection when the release mechanism is in the sealing position, but is disposed in spaced relation to the projection upon the movement of the release mechanism to the dispensing position such that the fluid flow path is defined between the release mechanism and the cartridge body. 8. The refill assembly of claim 7, wherein: a pumping mechanism including a nozzle and a fluid tube which is connected to the nozzle is cooperatively engaged to the bottle in manner maintaining the flange portion of the cartridge body in abutting contact with the rim of the bottle; and the fluid tube of the pumping mechanism extends through the tubular release mechanism into the reservoir of the bottle. 9. The refill assembly of claim 7, wherein the boss of the cap includes a tapered inner surface which defines the flow passage thereof. 10. The refill assembly of claim 7, wherein the release mechanism further includes a radially extending flange which is abutted against the boss when the release mechanism is in the sealing position. 11. A refill assembly comprising: a spray bottle;a refill cartridge cooperatively engaged to the spray bottle and including: a cartridge body including a flange portion sized and configured to be placeable upon a portion of the spray bottle, the cartridge body defining a cartridge reservoir having a chemical agent stored therein, the cartridge body including a tubular projection defining an opening which fluidly communicates With the cartridge reservoir;a cap connected to the cartridge body and including a tubular boss defining a flow passage which fluidly communicates with the cartridge reservoir; anda release mechanism frictionally engaged to the boss and the projection, the cartridge reservoir being collectively defined by the cartridge body, the cap, and the release mechanism, the release mechanism being selectively moveable from a sealing position to a dispensing position relative thereto, the movement of the release mechanism from the sealing position to the dispensing position facilitating the flow of the chemical agent from the cartridge reservoir;wherein the release mechanism, at least partially protrudes from the cap, the selective application of pressure to that portion of the release mechanism protruding from the cap facilitating the movement, thereof from the sealing position to the dispensing position to facilitate the formation of a fluid flow path between the projection and a portion of the release mechanism. 12. The refill assembly of claim 11, wherein the chemical aunt, comprises a liquid, a gel, a solid tablet, a plurality of solid granules or a combination thereof. 13. The refill assembly of claim 11, wherein the release mechanism is tubular and includes a neck which is frictionally engaged to and creates a fluid tight seal with the boss when the release mechanism is in both the sealing and dispensing positions, and a flared portion which is frictionally engaged to and creates a fluid tight seal with the projection when the release mechanism is in the sealing position, but is disposed in spaced relation to the projection upon the movement of the release, mechanism to the dispensing position such that the fluid flow path is defined between the release mechanism and the cartridge body. 14. The refill assembly of claim 13, wherein the boss of the cap includes a tapered inner surface which defines the flow passage thereof. 15. The refill assembly of claim 13, wherein the release mechanism further includes a radially extending flange which is abutted against the boss when the release mechanism is in the sealing position.