Griffith D Crammond

US Patent:

60953705, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Dec 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/993246

Inventors:

Stephen P. Rhine - Canton MI
Griffith D. Crammond - Toledo OH
Edward J. Seidl - Lathrup Village MI
Sylvester Holston - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Americlean Systems, Inc. - Southfield MI

International Classification:

G01F 1100

US Classification:

222 1

Abstract:

A device for dispensing a product solution includes a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a continuous septum. The device also includes a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, the receptacle including a seat portion for receiving the top end of the container, the seat portion including an upwardly extending, hollow piercing device capable of piercing the septum. The device also includes a pump for withdrawing product from the container through the piercing device. A method for dispensing a product solution is also disclosed.

US Patent:

61523275, Nov 28, 2000

Filed:

Nov 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/189803

Inventors:

Stephen P. Rhine - Canton MI
Griffith D. Crammond - Toledo OH
Edward J. Seidl - Lathrup Village MI
Sylvester Holston - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

AmeriClean Systems, Inc. - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

222 88

Abstract:

A device for dispensing a product solution includes a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a top end, the top end including a first opening, a continuous septum extending over the first opening, and a second opening, a microporous, hydrophobic membrane extending across the second opening. The device also includes a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, the receptacle including a seat portion for receiving the top end of the container, the seat portion including an upwardly extending, hollow piercing device capable of piercing the septum. The device also includes a pump for withdrawing product from the container through the piercing device. A method for dispensing a product solution is also disclosed.