Apparatus for dispensing viscous fluids from flexible packages and holder for such packages
US6273298A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F33/841
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing viscous fluids includes a turntable rotatable around an axis of rotation. A plurality of pumps are attached to and distributed around the axis of the turntable. The pumps each have a connector for releasably connecting a fluid package thereto for dispensing fluid therefrom and have associated first positioning members. A plurality of removable rigid holders is adapted to receive a flexible fluid package therein in a predetermined position. The holders include second positioning members adapted to coact with the first positioning members to enable placement of the holders onto the turntable such that the package received therein is connected to the respective connector.
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