# US 2019/0168252 A1 · Multi-component flexible pack dispensing manifold and system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0168252 A1 - Document ID: US20190168252A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/268,404 - Filed: 2019-02-05 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-08-31 - Assignees: Nordson Corporation - Applicants: Nordson Corporation - Inventors: Robert William Springhorn - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190168252A1 ## CPC - B05C 17/00586: {Means, generally located near the nozzle, for piercing or perforating the front part of a cartridge} - B05C 17/00513: {of the thread type} - B05C 17/00553: {with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components} - B05C 17/00576: {characterised by the construction of a piston as pressure exerting means, or of the co-operating container} - B05C 17/00583: {the container for the material to be dispensed being deformable} - B05C 17/0123: {Lever actuated} - B05C: APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL (spraying apparatus, atomising apparatus, nozzles B05B; plant for applying liquids or other fluent materials to objects by electrostatic spraying B05B5/08) ## Abstract A dispensing system includes a support structure and a container. The support structure includes a base and an extension arm having a first end coupled to the base and a second end spaced from the first end, and a gate coupled to the second end of the extension arm. The extension arm defines a recess or pocket between the first end and the second end. The container is coupled to the support structure and has a pin extending from an outer surface. The recess or pocket receives the pin within. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A dispensing system, comprising: a support structure, comprising: a base, an extension arm having a first end coupled to the base and a second end spaced from the first end, the extension arm defining a recess between the first end and the second end, and a gate coupled to the second end of the extension arm; and a container coupled to the support structure, the container having a pin extending from an outer surface, wherein the recess is configured to receive the pin within. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the extension arm is a first extension arm and the recess is a first recess, and wherein the container is a first container and the pin is a first pin, the dispensing system further comprising: a second container coupled to the support structure, the second container having a second pin extending from an outer surface, wherein the support structure further comprises: a second extension arm having a first end coupled to the base and a second end coupled to the gate, the second extension arm defining a second recess between the first end and the second end, and wherein the second recess is configured to receive the second pin within. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The dispensing system of claim 2, further comprising: a plunger assembly having a first plunger and a second plunger, the first plunger configured to slide within the first container and the second plunger configured to slide within the second container. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The dispensing system of claim 1, further comprising: a manifold head coupled to the container, and at least one piercing member coupled to the manifold head, the at least one piercing member extending into the container. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the recess is approximately in a middle of the extension arm between the first end the second end. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the pin is in a middle of the container. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the pin received within the recess comprises a snap clip coupling. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the support structure further comprises a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the recess opens towards the top portion, and wherein the container is received within the support structure by lowering the container into the support structure from the top portion towards the bottom portion. ### Claim 9 A dispensing system, comprising: a support structure, comprising: a base, an extension arm having a first end coupled to the base and a second end spaced from the first end, the extension arm defining a pocket between the first end and the second end, and a gate coupled to the second end of the extension arm; and a container coupled to the support structure, the container having a pin extending from an outer surface, wherein the pocket is configured to receive the pin within. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The dispensing system of claim 9, wherein the extension arm is a first extension arm and the pocket is a first pocket, and wherein the container is a first container and the pin is a first pin, the dispensing system further comprising: a second container coupled to the support structure, the second container having a second pin extending from an outer surface, wherein the support structure further comprises: a second extension arm having a first end coupled to the base and a second end coupled to the gate, the second extension arm defining a second pocket between the first end and the second end, and wherein the second pocket is configured to receive the second pin within. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The dispensing system of claim 10, further comprising: a plunger assembly having a first plunger and a second plunger, the first plunger configured to slide within the first container and the second plunger configured to slide within the second container. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The dispensing system of claim 9, further comprising: a manifold head coupled to the container, and at least one piercing member coupled to the manifold head, the at least one piercing member extending into the container. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The dispensing system of claim 9, wherein the pocket is approximately in a middle of the extension arm between the first end the second end. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The dispensing system of claim 9, wherein the pin is in a middle of the container. ### Claim 15 A dispensing system, comprising: a support structure, comprising: a base, an extension arm having a first end coupled to the base and a second end opposing the first end, and a gate coupled to the second end of the extension arm; and a container coupled to the support structure, the container including a rib extending along an outer surface of the container, wherein the extension arm is configured to support the rib of the container. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The dispensing system of claim 15, wherein the container further including a retention rib extending along the outer surface, and wherein the container is configured to snap onto the extension arm.