An apparatus and system are disclosed for dispensing a product such as
toothpaste. The apparatus includes a body; an actuator, slideably
connected to the body, and configured to open a gate to dispense a
product; a nozzle configured to wet the gate with a fluid in response to
movement of the actuator; and a fluid source coupled to the nozzle. A
system for dispensing product is also presented. The system includes a
body; an actuator slideably connected to the body, and configured to open
a gate to dispense a product; a nozzle configured to wet the gate with
fluid in response to movement of the actuator; a fluid source coupled to
the nozzle; a piston configured to discharge the product; and a pump
configured to draw fluid from the fluid source to wet the gate.