Closed package liquid dispensing system
US6158486A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D3/046
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liquid dispensing apparatus (10) includes a container (70) for holding a liquid product to be dispensed. A docking station (20) receives the container (70). A reservoir tank (50) is positioned in the docking station (20) for receiving the liquid to be dispensed. A docking cup is connected to the docking station for opening a bottle insert (90) which is contained in the container (70). By use of the present invention, contact with the product to be dispensed is reduced as is chemical odor. The lockout feature prevents the wrong product from being dispensed. The product, independent of the viscosity, may be completely emptied from the package.
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