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Integrated pneumatic actuator and pump for dispensing controlled amounts of a fluid

US7438019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2005
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J47/01
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present subject matter relates to methods and apparatus for metering and dispensing selected materials. Selected materials may correspond to liquids, suspensions, emulsions and solids, and in selected embodiments may correspond to treatment compositions directed to the treatment of poultry eggs. Certain embodiments provide selective dispensing of selected metered material upon detection of the presence of an object to be treated.

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