Liquid bottle processing and refilling
US11367324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0888
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for providing a reusable filled bottle are provided. A stations receives a bottle request from a user and uses information from the request to select and associate a sanitized bottle to the user. The user is charged for a bottle rental and provided with a filled reusable bottle. The user may also return the bottle to the station to have the bottle refilled or return the bottle such that the bottle rental is completed and the bottle no longer associated with the user.
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