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Selectively changeable, volumetric dispensers and methods of dispensing materials having known unit volumes

  • US 10,093,474 B2
  • Filed: 06/01/2016
  • Issued: 10/09/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for dispensing a unit of material from a plurality of units comprising:

  • a reservoir comprising an opening and at least one sidewall for storing a plurality of units;

    a first gate comprising a first linear opening edge, said first gate movable in an x-direction;

    a second gate comprising a second linear opening edge, said second gate movable in a y-direction;

    a third gate comprising a third linear dispensing surface, said third gate movable in a z-direction, wherein said x-direction, y-direction and z-direction are substantially perpendicular to each other;

    at least one motion device for moving said first gate in said x-direction, said second gate in said y-direction and said third gate in said z-direction; and

    a controller for controlling said at least one motion device.

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