Method and apparatus for using a unit dose dispenser
AssigneeEcolab Inc.
InventorsChristopher D. Morgan, Eddie D. Sowle, Tareasa L. Bradley
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for dispensing a unit dose product (11) from a unit dose package (10) is disclosed. The unit dose package (10) includes a first continuous strip (12) operatively connected to a second continuous strip (13) so as to provide individual segments (17) containing the unit dose of product (11). The unit dose of product (11) is dispensed by suitable method which separates the strips (12, 13) and dispensing the unit dose of product (11).
Claims5
A method of dispensing a product into a device having a diluent, the product enclosed between two continuous strips forming a plurality of unit doses, comprising:
- a) the product is selected from the group consisting of a detergent, sanitizer and rinse aid;
- b) separating the two strips to release a first unit dose;
- c) allowing the first unit dose to fall into the device;
- d) advancing a second unit dose for subsequent dispensing;
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- e) mixing the first unit dose with the diluent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.