Dispensing system and method of making and using the same
US10765242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2231/001
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispenser includes a body (10) the body including an asymmetric shape corresponding to a flattened product pouch. The body includes a row of teeth (42) extending longitudinally along the bottom of the body. A grip (28) is slidingly engaged with a bottom of the body and is coupled to a squeeze pusher (32) disposed within the interior space of the body. An actuator arm (30) is movably attached to the grip. A drive mechanism is movably attached to the actuator and is engageable with the row of teeth. For dispensing, movement of the actuator causes a corresponding movement of the drive mechanism which causes the grip and squeeze pusher to move relative to the body in a direction from the proximal end to the dispensing end, thus applying pressure to the pouch.
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