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Metering Device

  • US 20090056760A1
  • Filed: 10/27/2008
  • Published: 03/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for metering a free-flowing detergent or cleaning agent, comprising a reservoir and agent having an opening for holding a predetermined amount of the free-flowing substance, the reservoir having an opening, a dosing chamber, and a movable conveying tool, wherein the reservoir, the dosing chamber, and the conveying tool are configured such that in a first position of the conveying tool, the reservoir and the dosing chamber are in fluid connection through the opening in the reservoir to allow the dosing chamber to be filled through the opening in the reservoir with the free-flowing agent, and such that in a second position of the conveying tool a surface of the conveying tool seals the opening of the reservoir, and wherein a thermo-sensitive switch triggers movement of the conveying tool between its first and second positions.

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