Refilling systems, refillable containers and method for refilling containers

US10961107B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GOJO Industries, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Aaron D. Marshall · Uniontown, US
• Nick E. Ciavarella · Seven Hills, US
• John J. McNulty · Broadview Heights, US
• Matthew J. Archer · North Canton, US
• Emily Barbara Kennedy · Cleveland, US
• Bradley Lightner · Akron, US
• Richard E. Corney · Akron, US
• Jason Fokens · Brecksville, US
• Chet J. Bonner · Independence, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2018
• Grant date: Mar 30, 2021
• Expiry date: Jul 4, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47K5/14
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.