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Dispensing cartridge

US9358500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2014
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/0454
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dispensing cartridge may be improved by the inclusion of an actuator and an agitator. Specifically, activation of the actuator may move the agitator within the cartridge to agitate the items and to direct one of the items into a position for dispensing. Concurrently, activation of the actuator may move a cap of the cartridge to align a dispensing hole with the position for dispensing, thereby allowing for the dispensing of a single item.

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