Abstract: A dispensing system includes a container, a holder, and a signal processing module. The container includes a body configured to store a liquid and a conductive strip coupled to an outer surface of the body. The holder is configured to receive the container. The holder includes an electrical contact configured to contact the conductive strip when the container is received in the holder. The signal processing module is in electrical communication with the electrical contact. The signal processing module is configured to receive signals from the electrical contact to determine a level of liquid within the container body based on the signals when the container is received in the holder.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a liquid includes a body and a piercing device. The body includes an interior storage volume, an outlet through the first wall for dispensing the liquid, a first track disposed in a first side wall of the body, and a second track disposed in a second side wall of the body, the second side wall opposite the first side wall. The piercing device can be slidably coupled to the body and includes a first rail configured to slide within the first track, a second rail configured to slide within the second track, and a piercer that includes a piercing end. The piercer can slide from a first position to a second position to pierce the body and create a vent opening.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a container and a dispenser. In some embodiments, the container includes a container body, a dispensing opening, and a seal over the dispensing opening. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a base, a drawer, a piercing tube, and a dispensing tap. In some embodiments, the base is configured to receive the container. In some embodiments, the drawer is moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is coupled to and moveable with the drawer. In some embodiments, the dispensing tap is in fluid communication with the piercing tube. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is configured to pierce the seal of container when the container is received in the base and the drawer is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a container and a dispenser. In some embodiments, the container includes a container body, a dispensing opening, and a seal over the dispensing opening. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a base, a drawer, a piercing tube, and a dispensing tap. In some embodiments, the base is configured to receive the container. In some embodiments, the drawer is moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is coupled to and moveable with the drawer. In some embodiments, the dispensing tap is in fluid communication with the piercing tube. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is configured to pierce the seal of container when the container is received in the base and the drawer is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a container and a dispenser. In some embodiments, the container includes a container body, a dispensing opening, and a seal over the dispensing opening. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a base, a drawer, a piercing tube, and a dispensing tap. In some embodiments, the base is configured to receive the container. In some embodiments, the drawer is moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is coupled to and moveable with the drawer. In some embodiments, the dispensing tap is in fluid communication with the piercing tube. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is configured to pierce the seal of container when the container is received in the base and the drawer is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a container, a holder, and a signal processing module. The container includes a body configured to store a liquid and a conductive strip coupled to an outer surface of the body. The holder is configured to receive the container. The holder includes an electrical contact configured to contact the conductive strip when the container is received in the holder. The signal processing module is in electrical communication with the electrical contact. The signal processing module is configured to receive signals from the electrical contact to determine a level of liquid within the container body based on the signals when the container is received in the holder.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a liquid includes a body and a piercing device. The body includes an interior storage volume, an outlet through the first wall for dispensing the liquid, a first track disposed in a first side wall of the body, and a second track disposed in a second side wall of the body, the second side wall opposite the first side wall. The piercing device can be slidably coupled to the body and includes a first rail configured to slide within the first track, a second rail configured to slide within the second track, and a piercer that includes a piercing end. The piercer can slide from a first position to a second position to pierce the body and create a vent opening.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a container and a dispenser. In some embodiments, the container includes a container body, a dispensing opening, and a seal over the dispensing opening. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a base, a drawer, a piercing tube, and a dispensing tap. In some embodiments, the base is configured to receive the container. In some embodiments, the drawer is moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is coupled to and moveable with the drawer. In some embodiments, the dispensing tap is in fluid communication with the piercing tube. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is configured to pierce the seal of container when the container is received in the base and the drawer is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A volatile substance distribution system includes a fan having a fan profile. The system includes a housing that defines a fluid passage. The fan is disposed in the fluid passage. The housing defines a receptacle configured to removably receive a capsule containing a volatile substance member. The fluid passage is fluidly connected to the capsule when the receptacle removably receives the capsule. The system further includes a shroud surface that partly defines the fluid passage and that opposes the fan. The shroud surface and the fan profile have a corresponding contour.