Locking dispenser
US8348101B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K5/1202
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A locking dispenser to dispense material from a replaceable refill container maintains a lock assembly having a plurality of spring-biased plungers configured in accordance with a predetermined lock parameter. The refill container carries a collar that includes a plurality of markers configured in accordance with a predetermined key parameter. Thus, when a refill container having a key parameter that is compatible with the lock parameter of the key block is installed at the dispenser, the plungers transition from a locked state to an unlocked state to enable the movement of an actuator, which when depressed by a user, results in the dispensement of material from the refill container.
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