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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2013
David S. Smith America, Inc., Lester Prairie, MN (US);
Michael D. Maher, Hutchinson, MN (US);
Bradley L. Trettin, Buffalo Lake, MN (US);
Loren L. Brelje, Glencoe, MN (US);
David S. Smith America, Inc., Lester Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
A volume metering dispenser comprises a body having a fluid cavity therein. The body further has a body wall, at least a portion of which is transparent or translucent, thereby permitting the operator to see the level of fluid within at least a portion of the fluid cavity. A valve is disposed within the body portion, the valve comprises a seal. The seal is selectively engaged to the body in order to selectively dispense fluid. The volume metering dispenser further comprises a resilient member. The resilient member is elastically deformable and the valve is attached to the resilient member.