Patent ID: 6364170
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B05B,B67B,G01F

Abstract:
A fluid dispenser, comprising:(a) a body member having a fluid communication channel and a dose cylinder of a predetermined volume, said fluid communication channel being communicatively connected with said dose cylinder; (b) a fluid egress conduit communicatively connected to said dose cylinder; (c) a dose valve positioned and arranged to govern fluid flow from said fluid communication channel to said dose cylinder; (d) a piston valve positioned and arranged to govern fluid flow out of said fluid egress conduit; (e) a piston member having a piston head, a distal end and a piston rod connecting said piston head to said distal end, said piston head being sealingly disposed within said dose cylinder; (f) a trigger member attached to said distal end of said piston member; and (g) a connection member connected to said body member and adapted to receive a fluid container, and comprising means for stabilizing said fluid container on said connection member, said fluid container being in fluid communication with said fluid communication channel, and wherein said fluid container is a bottle with base, said dispenser further including a protective cap sized to fit on said connection member and cover said bottle, said protective cap having an inner surface that contacts said base of said bottle, said means for stabilizing said fluid container on said connection member being formed by said inner surface of said protective cap.