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Dispensers and functional operation and timing control improvements for dispensers

  • US 8,459,499 B2
  • Filed: 10/26/2009
  • Issued: 06/11/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a dispensing unit, comprising the steps of:

  • applying a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a container;

    performing a startup procedure in response to applying the power source, wherein the startup procedure includes performing an activation sequence that discharges a fluid from the container;

    performing an active mode procedure after the startup procedure without providing a lockout period therebetween, wherein the active mode procedure includes activating a motion sensor associated with the dispensing unit, performing an activation sequence that discharges the fluid from the container when the motion sensor detects motion, and performing a transition procedure.

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