Dip tube insertion member for facilitating insertion of a dip tube into a container without removing the container cap

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PATENT NO 9527639
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14604904

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A dip tube insertion member adapted to be used with a liquid dispensing apparatus. The dip tube insertion member facilitates insertion of a dip tube into a liquid storage container without removing the sealing cap of a liquid storage container. The dip tube insertion member includes a probe having a hollow cavity for receiving a dip tube. The probe further includes an upper opening and a lower opening for facilitating insertion of a dip tube into the liquid container. Preferably, the dip tube insertion member takes the form of a cap that is mounted on and about at least a portion of the sealing cap of a liquid storage container of the liquid dispensing apparatus. The dip tube insertion member preferably includes a sealing member forming an air chamber surrounding the probe.

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CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDTSIMSHATSUI KOWLOON HONG KONG

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Walton, Philip A Bishop Auckland, GB 20 85

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