Substance communicating device with activatable connector and cycle structure
US8700809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/58
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A substance communicating device for use in conjunction with an appliance or a system including an appliance and a substance communicating device. The substance communicating device has a service connector component operably engageable with a service connector component of the appliance to permit the communication of a substance between the appliance and the substance communicating device. Information related to the substance can be communicated to the appliance and used to affect the physical cycle of operation of the appliance.
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