Apparatus for hands-free dispensing of a measured quantity of material
US6390329B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K5/1208
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing a measured quantity of fluid includes a touchless object sensor and a container carrying a supply of fluid. A dispense mechanism is coupled to the container to control an amount of fluid to be dispensed. A pump actuator mechanism is connected to the object sensor such that detection of an object by the object sensor cycles the pump actuator mechanism to engage the dispense mechanism which, in turn, dispenses a measured quantity of fluid. A series of lights are sequentially illuminated to instruct a user where to place the object to activate the touchless sensor and the pump actuator mechanism.
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