Device And Method For Controlled Dispensing of Liquids Including Alcoholic Beverages And Medications

Abstract: a dispensing device and method of dispensing fluid are disclosed. the device has an outer shell, an inner pod that holds a bag of fluid, and a top cover that secures the inner pod to the outer shell. a pump/nozzle assembly communicates with an actuator to selectively dispense the fluid. the device may be operated manually or by automatic activation. the device may communicate wirelessly with a mobile communication device allowing the user to purchase use of the dispensing device remotely. user interfaces of the communication device guide the user to execute the purchase, to unlock the device for use among other available functions. a purchase transaction for use of the dispensing device can be achieved within a communication network with options as to how the dispensing device is unlocked and operated. embodiments include controlled dispensing of alcoholic beverages and pharmaceuticals.

Inventor(s): Jonathan Cole HARDING, Phillip L. HARDING, Andrew Christian MCCLUSKEY, Michael Randall BARNETT, Wells JOHNSTON, Jason Andrew TOREY

CPC Classification: A47K5/1217 (SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks ; water-closets ); TOILET ACCESSORIES (cosmetic equipment ))

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