Distributable container and system and method using distributable container
AssigneeEcolab Inc.
InventorBryan Maser
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Abstract
A container, method and system for dispensing a solid product held in a distributable container having an opening. A mechanical interlock secures the opening of the container preventing contact with the solid product by a user. A dispenser, fixed at a dispensing location, is adapted to receive the mechanical interlock of the container. A power source is operatively coupled to the dispenser and adapted to power the mechanical interlock allowing dispensing of the solid product from the container.
Claims29
A system for dispensing a solid product, comprising:
- a distributable container having an opening and holding said solid product;
- a mechanical interlock securing said opening of said container, said mechanical interlock preventing contact with said solid product by a user;
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- a dispenser fixed at a dispensing location adapted to receive said mechanical interlock of said container;
- a power source operatively coupled to said dispenser and adapted to power said mechanical interlock allowing dispensing of said solid product from said container.
A distributable container for holding a solid product and adapted to mate with a dispenser having a power source, said dispenser being fixed at a dispensing location, comprising:
- a receptacle having an opening holding said solid product;
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- a mechanical interlock securing said opening of said receptacle, said mechanical interlock preventing contact with said solid product by a user;
- said mechanical interlock adapted to mate with said dispenser and dispense said solid product using said power source.
A method of dispensing a solid product from a distributable container having a mechanical interlock preventing contact with said solid product by a user to a dispenser fixed at a dispensing location, comprising the steps of:
- distributing said container holding said solid product to said dispensing location;
- mating said mechanical interlock of said container with said dispenser;
- providing power to said mechanical interlock from said dispenser to controllably dispense said solid product;
- whereby said dispenser dispenses a predetermined amount of said solid product from said container without allowing contact of said solid product with said user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.