Patent · US Expired

Fluid dispenser having improved cleaning solvent delivery system

US6996956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 2001
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B39/004
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning solvent, and one or more outlet ports in fluid communication with the bore, wherein the outlet ports are capable of directing cleaning solvent radially outwards from the bore and against an interior surface of the dispenser to facilitate the removal of at least a portion of any fluid product or derivatives thereof that may be in adherence with such interior surface.

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