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Fluid dispensing device

US8752543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2004
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B11/0038
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluid dispensing device for dispensing a fluid having a viscosity of from 10 to 2000 mPas at 25° C., the dispensing device having at least one finger-operable lever pivotably moveable into the housing transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fluid discharge device, to apply a force to an actuating member connected to the neck of a container, the device having a pre-load to prevent pivoting until a pre-determined force is applied, wherein the actuating member and the lever have surfaces which slidingly interact, wherein the pre-load is formed by one of the surfaces of the actuating member or the lever having a dual-gradient profile.

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