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Storage, admixing, and dispensing system

  • US 6,092,648 A
  • Filed: 07/26/1999
  • Issued: 07/25/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A storage, admixing, and dispensing system, comprising, in combination:

  • a first vessel for retaining a first substance;

    a support structure coupled to the first vessel;

    a second vessel coupled to the support structure for containing a second substance;

    a release mechanism coupled to the support structure for releasing the second vessel from the support structure for combining the first substance with the second substance;

    wherein the release mechanism comprises a resilient material pushbutton;

    a safety mechanism coupled to the resilient material pushbutton for preventing accidental operation of the release mechanism;

    wherein the second vessel is internal to and retained within the first vessel;

    wherein the release mechanism completely releases the second vessel from the support structure for combining the first substance with the second substance;

    wherein the safety mechanism comprises;

    a hinged protective cover;

    a protruding snap cap coupled to the hinged protective cover;

    a indent coupled to the protruding snap cap;

    a protruding ridge coupled to the indent when in a closed position; and

    wherein the hinged protective cover has an open position and a closed position and wherein the open position exposes the resilient material pushbutton for allowing the depression of the resilient material pushbutton for activating the release mechanism and wherein the closed position covers the resilient material pushbutton for preventing depression thereof.

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