Patent ID: 6131771
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
A system for dispensing a fluid, the system comprising:a main reservoir;an auxiliary reservoir;a pump operable to dispense fluid from the system;a coupling comprising a first connector port, a second connector port, and a third connector port, each of the three connector ports being in fluid communication with the other two connector ports;a first fluid conduit providing fluid communication between the first connector port and the main reservoir;a second fluid conduit providing fluid communication between the second connector port and the pump; anda third fluid conduit providing fluid communication between the third connector port and the auxiliary reservoir;wherein each of said first, second and third fluid conduits has an internal flow area, and wherein the internal flow area of the third fluid conduit is less than that of the internal flow area of at least one of the first and second fluid conduits.