US 12,349,778 B2 · Device autocleaning system based on multi canal and smart formula cartridge

Abstract

Formulation delivery systems, formulation delivery devices, and formulation cartridges for the same are provided. Formulation delivery systems include a reusable handle, a formulation dispensing assembly, and a controller. The formulation dispensing assembly includes a reciprocating nozzle assembly and a pump. The reciprocating nozzle assembly is fluidically-couplable to the formulation cartridge or the cleaning cartridge received within the reusable handle. Formulation delivery devices include a reusable handle configured to receive a formulation cartridge therein, and a formulation dispensing assembly disposed in the reusable handle. The formulation dispensing assembly includes fluid conduits, a pump fluidically connected to the fluid conduits, a reciprocating nozzle assembly, and a controller. Formulation cartridges include a reusable cartridge body and a formulation cartridge refill unit.

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Dependent claims

A formulation cartridge, comprising:

a handle portion;
and
a refill unit configured to sit within the handle portion, the refill unit comprising:
a formulation vessel storing a formulation and comprising a first valve in fluid communication with the formulation;
a cleaning vessel storing a cleaning fluid and comprising a second valve in fluid communication with the cleaning fluid;
an encryption chip disposed on the refill unit and storing at least a cleaning fluid identifier;
and
a valve selector configured to selectively permit the formulation to pass from the first valve or the cleaning fluid to pass from the second valve.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Device autocleaning system based on multi canal and smart formula cartridge

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Device autocleaning system based on multi canal and smart formula cartridge

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Abstract

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