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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2016
Sicpa Holding SA, Prilly, CH;
Nicola Duca, Monthey, CH;
Alexandre Boulle, Divonne-les-Bains, FR;
SICPA HOLDING SA, Prilly, CH;
Abstract
A storage unit for storing a fluid, the storage unit comprising at least one wall defining a chamber and an opening. The storage unit comprises a storage unit valve arranged at the opening to selectively seal the chamber. The storage unit valve is able to be selectively opened and closed to allow fluid to flow through the storage unit valve. The storage unit comprises a storage unit keying mechanism configured to allow the storage unit to only connect to a complementary docking station keying mechanism disposed on a docking station for receiving the storage unit. The storage unit valve is configured to only be able to be selectively opened and closed when the storage unit keying mechanism is engaged with said complementary docking station keying mechanism.