Patent ID: 7581571
Filing Date: 2009-09-01
Classification: B01F,B05B,B44D,B67D,G01F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A manifold and closure system for a fluid dispenser, the manifold and closer system comprising: a manifold housing supporting a manifold, the manifold comprising at least one nozzle, the manifold housing comprising a sidewall, the sidewall being pivotally connected to an arm, the sidewall comprising a lateral slot and a curved slot, the arm comprising a proximal end pivotally connected to the sidewall, the arm further comprising a distal end and an elongated slot disposed between the proximal and distal ends of the arm, the arm further comprising a first pin slidably received in the curved slot of the sidewall to slidably connect the arm to the sidewall, a bracket supporting a cup and a seal, the bracket being coupled to the arm and the sidewall by a second pin that extends from the bracket through the lateral slot in the sidewall and a through the elongated slot of the arm, the bracket further being coupled to the sidewall by a third pin that extends through the lateral slot of the sidewall and laterally between the first pin and the manifold.