RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY FOR A LIQUID PRODUCT DISPENSER

A reservoir assembly for use with a liquid dispenser is provided. The reservoir assembly includes a connecting member housing having a reservoir connecting surface and a switch. The reservoir connecting surface having a first switch contact surface disposed within a first protrusion member. The assembly also includes a container housing for holding a quantity of a liquid product. The container housing configured to be removably attached to the connecting member housing. The container housing includes a main container and a connecting member housing surface. The connecting member housing surface includes a second switch contact surface configured in a first weakened region. After contact of the first switch contact surface and the second switch contact surface, the protrusion member is configured to engage the first weakened region such that the first weakened region breaks away from the connecting member housing surface such that first switch contact surface and second switch contact surface are unable to make contact. Counter-mounted liquid product dispensing apparatuses and systems for monitoring a refill status of a liquid product dispensing apparatus are also provided.