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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2005
Steven P. Engel, Rockford, MI (US);
Ronald J. Sharpe, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Daniel Donnelly, Greenville, MI (US);
Mark G. Sinreich, Akron, OH (US);
Steven P. Engel, Rockford, MI (US);
Ronald J. Sharpe, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Daniel Donnelly, Greenville, MI (US);
Mark G. Sinreich, Akron, OH (US);
Access Business Group International LLC, Ada, MI (US);
Abstract
A device for blending and dispensing liquid compositions includes an arrangement of components that provide an efficient dispenser for home and personal use. The device may include a plurality of cartridges and a plurality of pumps. Each of the cartridges contains a liquid additive and may be removably attached to the dispenser. Each of the pumps is connected to one of the cartridges and can be activated to draw a desired amount of liquid from that cartridge. The device may also include a spinning element for both mixing and dispensing the liquid composition. The liquids may flow out of the cartridges to one or more inlets near the surface of the spinning element and be mixed as they flow over the surface of the spinning element. The spinning element may also be selectively movable from a closed position sealing the dispensing outlet to an open position that provides a pathway for liquid to be dispensed from the device. In another embodiment, the device may include a compact housing for fitting into a small compartment, such as a purse.