Certain pump dispensers, for example foam dispensers, are specially
adapted for inverted use. One feature, especially useful in a foam
dispenser having both an air cylinder and a liquid cylinder with
respective pistons is an intake conduit arrangement to increase the
clearance of liquid from the container. An intermediate shell fits over
the upright liquid cylinder body and carries an inlet valve positively
urged upwardly to the closed position to prevent leaking. A conduit shell
fits over the intermediate shell and creates an intake conduit extending
down the side of the liquid cylinder to an intake opening lower down the
pump body.