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Method and apparatus for mass based dispensing

  • US 20050072793A1
  • Filed: 05/11/2004
  • Published: 04/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A dispenser for dispensing an amount of concentrate using a diluent to form a use solution, comprising:

  • a) a housing having a cavity, the cavity adapted to receive a concentrate;

    b) the housing having an inlet, whereby diluent enters the cavity and erodes the concentrate to create a use solution;

    c) the housing having an outlet, whereby the use solution exits the cavity;

    d) a product holder positioned to support the concentrate in the cavity of the housing;

    e) a load cell housing operatively supported by the housing; and

    f) more than one load cell positioned in the load cell housing, the product holder supported on the more than one load cell, wherein weight of the concentrate is determined.

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