Modular dispensing devices for informing a user of a numeric amount of consumables and a schedule for dispensing the consumables
US9358499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D53/0454
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dispensing device is improved through the inclusion of modular components, for example, mechanical interfaces to couple to a container and a base. The modular dispensing device may also include communication systems related to the container and the base. Specifically, the modular dispensing device may receive information such as the contents of the container (e.g., quantity, identity, etc.) and a schedule for dispensing the contents. Using this information, the modular dispensing device may control the dispensing of the contents of the container.
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