Multi-lidded dispensing cartridge system
US8706294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B53/003
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dispensing system has a cartridge with a body having a plurality of bins and a plurality of attached lids that cover the respective bins when the lids are closed. The body has an external connector and the lids are opened by receipt of a command signal through the connector. The system also includes a cabinet with a docking location configured to accept a cartridge. The cabinet has a docking connector that connects to the cartridge connector when the cartridge is placed on the docking location. The cabinet also has a controller that sends the command signal through the docking connector to the cartridge to open one or more of the lids.
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