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Ramped actuator for engagement flange on removable dispenser cartridge

US8413852B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F11/025
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved arrangement for removably coupling a replaceable cartridge to a housing of a dispenser with the cartridge carrying a piston pump with a movable piston element to be coupled on insertion with an actuator plate of the housing. A ramp mechanism is provided on the actuator plate to engage the piston element and during insertion of the cartridge into the housing move the piston element to a position relative the actuator plate which facilitates proper coupling including a resilient member which prevents radial movement relative a catch member of the housing from a coupled orientation unless the resilient member is deflected from an unbiased inherent configuration.

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