Title:
AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004103885
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A free-standing or wall-mounted dispenser and system for automatically dispensing liquid, includes a base, which may be shaped so that the dispenser remains free of dispensed liquid, and may include a removable tray to catch accidentally or residually dispensed liquid. The dispenser generates an infrared signal in the proximity of the dispenser's spigot. A user's hand, or other object, intersects the infrared signal and causes the unit to dispense liquid. The dispenser accepts a DC power source, and includes an on-off switch, which can be switched off for refilling, moving or cleaning the dispenser, and prolonging battery life. A disposable liquid cartridge in the form of a bag or bottle with a valve can be incorporated into the system, together with a master switch disabling the dispenser until an acceptable keyed cartridge is properly inserted.
Inventors:
MAZURSKY RICHARD (US)
WASKIN DAVID M (US)
WASKIN DAVID M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/011294
Publication Date:
June 22, 2006
Filing Date:
April 13, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MAZURSKY RICHARD (US)
WASKIN DAVID M (US)
WASKIN DAVID M (US)
International Classes:
A47K5/12; (IPC1-7): A47K5/12; B67D5/08
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