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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2009
Patrick J Finlay, Fairflied, CT (US);
Kenneth a Ritsher, Chicago, IL (US);
James M Collins, Arlington, PA (US);
Patrick J Finlay, Fairflied, CT (US);
Kenneth A Ritsher, Chicago, IL (US);
James M Collins, Arlington, PA (US);
PepsiCo, Inc., Purchase, NY (US);
Abstract
A dispenser includes a dispenser body which defines a flow passage, a valve assembly, and an actuator. The valve assembly is disposed in the flow passage and includes a first valve member and a second valve member. An actuator is coupled to the valve assembly. When the actuator is manipulated through a first range of motion, only the first of the two valve members is displaced, and when the actuator is manipulated through a second range of motion, both the first and second valve members are displaced in unison.