Modular counter mounted fluid dispensing apparatus
US5226566A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2005/1218
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A substantially modularized countertop mounted liquid soap dispensing system, including a delivery module comprised of a housing, a frame, a delivery spout and an actuator channel through this frame. Residing in the actuator channel is an actuator rod assembly. The lower portion of the actuator rod assembly is free. Attached to the lower portion of the frame is a canister top adapted to engage a canister for enclosing a disposable liquid soap reservoir module. The liquid soap reservoir module is substantially completely enclosed such that the liquid soap within is not exposed to the atmosphere until it is pumped from the module. The disposable reservoir module includes an enclosing top section, a lower cap and a pump affixed to the lower cap. There is a guide cylinder extending from the enclosing top section to the pump for receipt of the free end of the piston rod assembly. A flexible tube extends from the pump and is easily inserted into and withdrawn from the delivery spout.
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