Dispenser

US6786360B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Sartorius AG · DE

Inventors

• Reinhard Vogt · Dransfeld, DE
• Duane Piechocki · Campion Road, US
• Andreas Graus · Nörten-Hardenberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 12, 2002
• Grant date: Sep 7, 2004
• Expiry date: Jan 17, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B69/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser is disclosed that is particularly suitable for dispensing packaged items such as bandages or membrane filters. The dispenser is provided with a magazine for holding the items, with a distribution assembly for exposure and distribution of the items, an ejector operable in advance/feed and disposal modes, and with a separating assembly for separation of the item from its packaging.