Spray dispenser
First Claim
1. A method of operating a dispensing system, comprising the steps of:
- alternating between active and lockout modes within a first timing sequence, wherein during the active mode at least one sensor is active to detect sensory input, and whereupon detection of the sensory input results in product being released from a first container, and wherein during a lockout mode product is not released from the first container; and
alternating between active and lockout modes within a second timing sequence, wherein during the active period at least one sensor is active to detect sensory input, and whereupon detection of the sensory input results in product being released from a second container, and wherein during a lockout mode product is not released from the second container,wherein the expiration of the first timing sequence, and the initiation of the second timing sequence, occurs from at least one of the lapsing of a time interval, sensory input, and manual input from a user.
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Abstract
A method of operating a dispensing system includes the step of alternating between active and lockout modes within a first timing sequence, wherein during the active mode at least one sensor is active to detect sensory input, and whereupon detection of the sensory input results in product being released from a first container, and wherein during a lockout mode product is not released from the first container. The method further includes the step of alternating between active and lockout modes within a second timing sequence, wherein during the active period at least one sensor is active to detect sensory input, and whereupon detection of the sensory input results in fluid being released from a second container, and wherein during a lockout mode fluid is not released from the second container. The expiration of the first timing sequence, and the initiation of the second timing sequence, occurs from at least one of the lapsing of a time interval, sensory input, and manual input from a user.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of operating a dispensing system, comprising the steps of:
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alternating between active and lockout modes within a first timing sequence, wherein during the active mode at least one sensor is active to detect sensory input, and whereupon detection of the sensory input results in product being released from a first container, and wherein during a lockout mode product is not released from the first container; and alternating between active and lockout modes within a second timing sequence, wherein during the active period at least one sensor is active to detect sensory input, and whereupon detection of the sensory input results in product being released from a second container, and wherein during a lockout mode product is not released from the second container, wherein the expiration of the first timing sequence, and the initiation of the second timing sequence, occurs from at least one of the lapsing of a time interval, sensory input, and manual input from a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of operating a dispensing system, comprising the steps of:
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activating at least one sensor during a first time period to detect sensory input, whereupon detection of the sensory input results in the release of product from a first container; and activating a button, wherein actuation of the button for a duration of <
a time period T results in no release of product, and wherein the depression of the button for a duration ≧
T results in the release of product. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A dispenser, comprising:
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a housing adapted to receive a first and second container therein; and at least one sensor associated with the housing, wherein the dispenser provides for alternating between active and lockout modes within first and second timing sequences, wherein during the active mode sensory input from the at least one sensor results in product being released from the first or second container, respectively, and wherein during a lockout mode product is not released from the first or second container, respectively. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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