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Dispenser

  • US 20040045978A1
  • Filed: 08/12/2003
  • Published: 03/11/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An item dispensing device for controllably dispensing a predefined number of items or a predefined volume of a substance at a time, said device comprising:

  • an outer container configured to contain a plurality of the items;

    a capture portion contained within the outer container and dividing the outer container between a reservoir space, where the plurality of items are stored, and a capture space where individual items or predefined volumes of substances are captured for controlled dispensing, said capture portion defining the capture space to have a size and shape adapted to receive a particularly sized and shaped item or predefined volume of the substance;

    a connector contained within the outer container and defining a delivery channel from said capture portion to an opening in the outer container from which items are dispensed;

    a first end portion of said connector extending into an opening in said capture portion and defining a predetermined gap dimension through which only the predetermined number of items may pass at one time; and

    a barrier connecting with a second end portion of said connector and preventing release of the plurality of items from the reservoir space when the predetermined number of items is dispensed from said connector.

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