Dispensing apparatus
CA 2440097 A1 · Owner: Unilever Plc · Inventors: Crossdale, Gary William; Mcbrien, Roderick Julian; Webb, Cristopher John
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The dispensing apparatus dispenses material into a container (34) having at least one predetermined shape component (40a) which cooperates with the dispensing apparatus to control a dispensing operation. There is a vertically movable support (8) for the container having a first lower position at which , the container is brought into a mounted position on the support and a second higher position, and actuating means (24a,30) arranged for mechanical engagement with the container during lifting of the container on the support. The actuating means cooperates with the predetermined shape component or components of the container to determine in dependence on the shape of the , shape …
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- Filed February 14, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended February 14, 2022.
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