Patent · US Expired

Unit dose dispense package

US6343718B1 · kind B1 · utility

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106References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 2000
Grant dateFeb 5, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2583/005
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A unit dose storage and dispenser cartridge for a unit dose of an ingredient includes a storage and dispense container dispensably containing a unit dose of the ingredient. The container includes a cylindrical interior wall defining a cartridge passageway having an ingredient-containing ingredient storage cavity portion. The container further defines a dispense opening communicating with the ingredient storage cavity portion and includes a first scaling member removably sealing the dispense opening. A dispense piston is movable by a dasher rod through the ingredient storage cavity portion so as to dispense the unit dose of the ingredient through the dispense opening. An openable vent is positioned in registry with the cartridge passageway.

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