Dispensing device and method of cleaning using said device
OwnerJean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Gerard Paul Bocquet +6inventors
InventorsJean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Gerard Paul Bocquet, Graham John Boyd, Simone Caprodossi, Roberto Gregorio Di Bonaventura, Ichiro Eduardo Perez Kuroki, Merih Pasin, Meleksima Togay
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Abstract
A dispensing device delivers at least two detergent compositions in fixed amounts and fixed ratios. The device is refillable and may be used in a method of washing fabrics in a machine or by hand. The device may also be used for other applications such as dishwashing, floor cleaning, and the like.
Claims24
A dispensing device for providing concurrent dispensing, into a receiving cup, of at least two compositions, said device comprising:
- a) at least two storage reservoirs, each of said reservoirs including at least one opening for allowing communication between the interior of the reservoirs and the exterior of the device;
- b) a receiving cup;
- c) dispensing means for delivering said compositions from said storage reservoirs to said receiving cup;
- d) single linear or rotational actuating means for causing said compositions to be transported from said reservoirs into said receiving cup via said dispensing means.
A dispensing device for providing concurrent dispensing, into a receiving cup, of at least two detergent compositions, said device comprising:
- a) at least two storage reservoirs, each of said reservoirs including at least one opening for allowing communication between the interior of the reservoirs and the exterior of the device;
- b) a receiving cup divided into at least two compartments;
- c) dispensing means for delivering said compositions from said reservoirs to said receiving cup, said dispensing means comprising a pump core;
- d) single linear or rotational actuating means for causing all said compositions to be transported from said reservoirs into said receiving cup via said dispensing means;
- e) bracketing means for attachment of the receiving cup to the dispensing device;
- wherein compositions are dispensed at a pre-determined and fixed mixing ratio.
A method of washing fabrics said method comprising the steps of:
- a) concurrently dispensing at least two compositions, wherein said compositions are dispensed at a pre-determined and fixed mixing ratio into a compartmentalized receiving cup and further wherein said compositions are comprised of at least one composition selected from the group consisting of powder and granulated and at least one composition selected from the group consisting of liquid and gel;
- b) applying the said liquid or gel composition directly to the fabrics;
- c) placing fabrics in a washing machine;
- d) placing the receiving cup containing the balance of the liquid or gel and the powder or granulated composition into the washing machine;
- e) adding water to the washing machine, starting the washing machine cycle and allowing the cycle to run to completion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.