Dispenser for multiple cartridges
First Claim
1. A dispenser for dispensing liquid material from at least two cartridges having compressible tubes through which the material can be dispensed when the tubes are collapsed, comprising:
- (a) a movable carriage carried by the dispenser;
(b) fitments carried by said movable carriage for releasably receiving and locating the tubes;
(c) switching means carried by the dispenser for engaging said movable carriage;
(d) said switching means being movable laterally with respect to the dispenser; and
(e) compression means carried by the dispenser and being movable into and out of collapsing engagement with one or the other of the tubes.
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Abstract
A dispenser for fluid materials in which at least two replaceable cartridges having collapsible tubes for conducting the material to nozzles on the distal ends of the tubes. The dispenser includes a movable carriage which releasably holds the tubes and carries a platen against which the tubes may be collapsed to expel the material. The dispenser cover carries an operating handle bearing a compression pad. The carriage is movable to bring one or the other of the tubes into alignment with the compression pad so that the selected tube can be collapsed against the platen upon actuation of the operating handle.
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9 Claims
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1. A dispenser for dispensing liquid material from at least two cartridges having compressible tubes through which the material can be dispensed when the tubes are collapsed, comprising:
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(a) a movable carriage carried by the dispenser; (b) fitments carried by said movable carriage for releasably receiving and locating the tubes; (c) switching means carried by the dispenser for engaging said movable carriage; (d) said switching means being movable laterally with respect to the dispenser; and (e) compression means carried by the dispenser and being movable into and out of collapsing engagement with one or the other of the tubes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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