Patent ID: 8009015
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: A47K,B41J,G07C

Abstract:
1. In combination, an electronic key and a dispensing system comprising: a dispensing system comprising: a housing with a key port; a dispenser controller carried by said housing and having a distributor identification code associated therewith; a motor carried by said dispensing system and connected to said dispenser controller; a predetermined number of refill containers, each said refill container holding a fluid material that is incrementally dispensed from the container in measured quantities wherein only a single one of said refill containers is receivable in said dispensing system at any given time, said refill container having a pump mechanism, wherein said motor enables actuation of said pump mechanism; and wherein said dispensing system enables dispensing of material contained in said refill container received in said dispensing system; a manually actuated push bar that is engageable with said pump mechanism; a lock arm controlled by said dispenser controller and said motor; and an electronic key comprising: