Patent ID: 6059147
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
A device for repeated measurement of liquid concentrate from a liquid concentrate storage container, the device comprising:a stationary female member having an inlet, an outlet, an interior receiving area, and an exterior supporting surface, the inlet being constructed for attachment to an opening in a liquid concentrate storage container;a rotatable male member provided within the receiving area of the stationary female member, and providing a chamber for measurement of liquid concentrate, wherein:(i) the rotatable male member is configured and arranged for rotation within the stationary female member between a first position and a second position;(ii) the chamber comprises a wall for containing liquid concentrate within the chamber and an aperture for allowing liquid concentrate to flow into and out of the chamber;(iii) the wall and the aperture being configured to allow liquid concentrate to flow into the chamber when the rotatable male member is provided in the first position, and allow liquid concentrate to flow out of the chamber when the rotatable male member is provided in the second position; anda retainer for holding the stationary female member relative to the liquid concentrate storage container, the retainer comprising:(i) a stationary female member holder for attachment to the exterior supporting surface of the stationary female member; and(ii) a concentrate storage container holder for holding a liquid concentrate storage container.