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Distributable container and system and method using distributable container

  • US 6,991,131 B2
  • Filed: 09/02/2003
  • Issued: 01/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for dispensing a solid product, the system comprising:

  • a distributable container having an opening and containing said solid product;

    wherein said distributable container comprises;

    a mechanical interlock;

    a cap adapted to fit over and secure said opening of said distributable container when said mechanical interlock is not mated to a dispenser, said cap having a central axis and having an opening therein positioned off-center from said central axis; and

    a disc rotatably positioned about said central axis of said cap and having at least one opening therein positioned off-center from said central axis;

    said dispenser fixed at a dispensing location adapted to receive said mechanical interlock of said container;

    a power source operatively coupled to said dispenser and adapted to rotate said disc relative to said cap when said dispenser is mated to said mechanical interlock thereby aligning said opening on said cap and said opening on said disc to allow for dispensing of said solid product from said distributable container to said dispenser.

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