Liquid dispensing module
First Claim
1. A system for dispensing liquid from a disposable liquid dispensing module to equipment having apparatus for withdrawing liquid from such module, the system including in combination:
- a hollow container for holding liquid to be dispensed;
liquid level sending means permanently mounted in said container for sensing when the level of liquid in said container is less than a predetermined minimum threshold;
a liquid withdrawal opening for connection to apparatus for withdrawing liquid;
indicator coupling means attached to said sensing means;
removable plug means;
a liquid withdrawal pipe and at least one indicator connector means mechanically mounted together in said removable plug means having dimensions such that when said plug means is interconnected with said hollow container, said pipe extends through the liquid withdrawal opening in said container, and said indicator connector means is releasably interconnected with said indicator coupling means; and
means for closing said withdrawal opening during shipping and storage of such container.
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Accused Products
Abstract
A disposable liquid dispensing module in the form of a hollow plastic container for holding liquid, such as a cleaning solution or soap, has at least one liquid level sensing probe permanently mounted in it. The module is made to be inserted into a lavage machine or similar apparatus and includes a connector to which a connection plug having a liquid withdrawal pipe and connectors to the liquid level sensing probe is attached. The pipe is connected to an elongated flexible tube and the connectors for the liquid level sensing probe are connected to flexible wires, so that the plug including these components may be attached to the container outside the lavage machine in which it is used. When the level of liquid falls below a predetermined threshold, a signal is provided to the apparatus indicating that replacement of the container is to be made. The entire module then is withdrawn and the plug to the apparatus is disconnected. The original module is discarded and a new module filled with cleaning solution is attached to the plug and placed in the machine.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for dispensing liquid from a disposable liquid dispensing module to equipment having apparatus for withdrawing liquid from such module, the system including in combination:
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a hollow container for holding liquid to be dispensed; liquid level sending means permanently mounted in said container for sensing when the level of liquid in said container is less than a predetermined minimum threshold; a liquid withdrawal opening for connection to apparatus for withdrawing liquid; indicator coupling means attached to said sensing means; removable plug means; a liquid withdrawal pipe and at least one indicator connector means mechanically mounted together in said removable plug means having dimensions such that when said plug means is interconnected with said hollow container, said pipe extends through the liquid withdrawal opening in said container, and said indicator connector means is releasably interconnected with said indicator coupling means; and means for closing said withdrawal opening during shipping and storage of such container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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