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Method and apparatus for mass based dispensing

US7896198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2004
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F1/688
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dispenser (200) dispenses an amount of concentrate using a diluent to form a use solution. The dispenser (200) includes a housing (201) having a cavity. A product holder (210) is positioned to support the concentrate in the cavity of the housing (201). A load cell housing (207) is operatively supported by the housing. More than one load cell (240) is positioned in the load cell housing (207). The product holder (210) is supported on the more than one load cell (240), wherein weight of the concentrate is determined.

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