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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS INTO A CONTAINER

  • US 20160200463A1
  • Filed: 08/29/2014
  • Published: 07/14/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A machine for dispensing a vaporizable vaporisable liquid into a container for use in an electronic inhalation device, the machine comprising:

  • a reservoir for containing liquid,a dispensing port to receive an empty container to be filled;

    a dispensing mechanism fluidly connected to the reservoir for dispensing a quantity of liquid from the reservoir to a container received in the dispensing port, a controller connected to the dispensing mechanism to control operation thereof; and

    a user-operable interface connected to the controller for a user to actuate the machine,wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises a first duct configured to draw air out of the container to create a reduced pressure therein, and a second duct through which liquid from the reservoir is conveyed into the container and is drawn into the container by the vacuum created therein, andwherein the user-operable interface is operable by a user to affect payment for supply of a quantity of the liquid from the reservoir and the machine is configured to dispense a quantity of liquid from the reservoir in response to a payment operation by a user via the user-operable interface.

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