System, apparatus and method for creating and/or dispensing a mixture of water and a personal care liquid
US9546474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2210/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for dispensing or and/or creating a mixture of water and a personal care liquid (PC), such, as soap, shampoo, antibacterial liquids, disinfectant liquids, liquid dishwashing detergents, or other sanitization fluids. The system, in one embodiment, is used in conjunction with a faucet that is mounted adjacent a washbasin to dispense the mixture. In an embodiment, a mixing unit is included in the system that comprises a venturi and a pressure compensating control device. In another embodiment, a pinch valve is utilized to control the introduction of the PCL into the water flow. In yet another embodiment, at least one water pressure actuatable valve is utilized to control the introduction of the PCL into the water flow.
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