Apparatus for dispensing a plurality of fluids and container for use in the same
US7347344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing a plurality of fluids, comprises a plurality of pumps, having a connector for releasably connecting, to the respective pump, a container, which holds a fluid and comprises a connector-counterpart, and at least one actuator for releasing a container from a connector, which the actuator is adapted to operatively engage the connector-counterpart and, upon engaging this counterpart, pull the same onto the connector and establish a fluid connection between the respective pump and the container.
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