Systems and methods for fluid dispensing
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1. A fluid dispensing system, comprising:
- (a) a sensor positioned on a tube, the tube positioned to transmit an object by gravity through the tube and out of an output end of the tube, and the sensor configured to detect when the object passes a first location within the tube as the object drops to a second location outside of the tube;
(b) a fluid dispenser configured to dispense fluid at the second location; and
(c) a control unit in communication with the sensor and the fluid dispenser, the control unit being configured to receive information from the sensor that the object has passed the first location and to control the fluid dispenser to dispense fluid at the second location at a predetermined time after the object passes the first location.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for dispensing fluids. The systems can include a sensor operable to detect when an object passes a first location as the object moves to a second location. The systems can also include a fluid dispenser operable to dispense fluid at the second location. In addition, the systems can include a control unit in communication with the sensor and the fluid dispenser. The control unit can receive information from the sensor that the object has passed the first location and to control the fluid dispenser to dispense fluid at the second location at a predetermined time after the object passes the first location.
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1. A fluid dispensing system, comprising:
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(a) a sensor positioned on a tube, the tube positioned to transmit an object by gravity through the tube and out of an output end of the tube, and the sensor configured to detect when the object passes a first location within the tube as the object drops to a second location outside of the tube; (b) a fluid dispenser configured to dispense fluid at the second location; and (c) a control unit in communication with the sensor and the fluid dispenser, the control unit being configured to receive information from the sensor that the object has passed the first location and to control the fluid dispenser to dispense fluid at the second location at a predetermined time after the object passes the first location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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