System and apparatus for refilling a reservoir with liquid dispensed from a dispenser
US11312614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/0833
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention solves some of the problems of the prior art by providing a method, system and apparatus for readily refilling the reservoir of a smoking-substitute device with liquid from a dispenser. The method, system and apparatus of the present invention prevents liquid from being dispensed until the dispenser is securely and sealably engaged to the smoking-substitute device, provides independent liquid and gas pathways between the dispenser and reservoir, and substantially alleviates the problems of spillage and/or leakage when dispensing liquid from the dispenser into the reservoir of the smoking-substitute device.
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