Dispensing system

US11643257B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ECOLAB USA INC. · US

Inventors

• Karl Heinbuch · Roberts, US
• Matthew D. Lausted · Hudson, US
• Jeffrey Michael Schultz · Hudson, US
• Kevin Michael Welle · Waconia, US
• Bradley Jacob Johnson · Holcombe, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 3, 2022
• Grant date: May 9, 2023
• Expiry date: Jan 3, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B05B9/0426
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispensing fitment assembly includes a fitment assembly and a dispensing probe. The fitment assembly includes a fitment housing and a plug. The fitment housing is configured to operatively couple to a container opening of a fluid container. The plug is positioned within an interior portion of the fitment housing. The plug is slidingly movable between an open and closed position. Engagement between the dispensing probe and the interior surface of the plug is configured to move the plug from the closed position to the open position. Disengagement between the dispensing probe and the interior surface of the plug is configured to move the plug from the open to closed position.