Apparatus and methods for a customer to produce and dispense...

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Kaufman, Joseph A. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Processes of dispensing

C222S002000, C222S135000, C222S145500, C222S529000, C222S626000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06988637

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. A user may dispense the product fluids for use as automotive appearance care products. The user may receive a statement of a fee for using the apparatus based on a selected basis.

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