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Multi-station liquid dispensing apparatus with automatic selection of proper flow rate

US8584716B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2011
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87684
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multi-station liquid mixing and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a first pocket for supporting a first container and a second pocket for supporting a second container, a first door pivotably coupled to the housing and enclosing the first pocket, and a second door pivotably coupled to the housing opposite the first door. The first door includes a first window through which the first container can be identified. The second door encloses the second pocket and includes a second window through which the second container can be identified. The apparatus also includes a valve coupled to the housing to control flow of chemical concentrate to at least one of the first container and the second container.

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