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A modular cartridge based liquid dispensing system for automatically dispensing a metered amount of liquid(s) into a toilet water tank and/or bowl. This unique programmable system mounts onto a standard water tank, and is shaped to match the tank so that it blends well with the existing toilet desig

A modular cartridge based liquid dispensing system for automatically dispensing a metered amount of liquid(s) into a toilet water tank and/or bowl. This unique programmable system mounts onto a standard water tank, and is shaped to match the tank so that it blends well with the existing toilet design for aesthetics. It is designed to dispense one or a plurality of solution types, allowing any desired solution to be dispensed, such as cleaning solutions and deodorants. It uses replaceable liquid cartridges that can be refillable or disposable, and can also use fixed tanks. This invention can also utilize all of its components in a low-rise cabinet chassis that allows the entire system to be mounted inside the water tank where it is completely hidden from view. The system also has provisions for an optional automatic toilet flushing device and can also be used to dispense its liquids to a bidet apparatus.

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1. A liquid dispensing system to dispense at least one type of liquid into a toilet water system or a bidet apparatus, comprising: a) at least one electrically operated liquid pump,b) at least one liquid inlet orifice connected to said pump,c) at least one cartridge removably coupled to said inlet o

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A liquid dispensing system to dispense at least one type of liquid into a toilet water system or a bidet apparatus, comprising: a) at least one electrically operated liquid pump,b) at least one liquid inlet orifice connected to said pump,c) at least one cartridge removably coupled to said inlet orifice, comprising: (1) a drain valve that can open and close to release liquid from said cartridge,(2) a means to keep said drain valve closed when said cartridge is removed from said inlet orifice,d) at least one valve actuator, whereby said valve actuator can open said drain valve when said cartridge is coupled to said inlet orifice, and whereby liquid can be released from said cartridge to said pump through said drain valve and said inlet orifice,e) a means for sensing a flushed toilet,f) an electronic control module,whereby said control module, using said means for sensing a flushed toilet, actives said liquid pump to pump a predetermined amount of liquid from said cartridge to said toilet water system or said bidet apparatus. 2. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1, further including a cabinet having a front side and bottom side, and defining an interior space, comprising: a) a mounting guide on said cabinet bottom side whereby said cabinet can mount onto a toilet water tank;b) at least one compartment in said cabinet interior space for the mounting of components;c) an aperture in said cabinet front side to allow access to said cabinet interior space for the purpose of inserting and removing said cartridges. 3. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1, further including a chassis that uses a mounting rim or hanging strap whereby said liquid dispensing system can protrude down inside of a toilet water tank. 4. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1 wherein a means to keep said drain valve normally closed while said cartridge is removed from said inlet orifice is a spring. 5. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1 wherein a means for sensing a flushed toilet is a movement sensor that is attached to a toilet flush actuator. 6. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1, further including a means to automatically flush said toilet. 7. The liquid dispensing system of claim 6, wherein a means to automatically flush said toilet comprising a proximity detector and a solenoid connected to a toilet flush actuator, whereby said control module can use said proximity detector to determine when to flush and then use said solenoid to lift said flush actuator to perform an automatic flush. 8. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1 wherein said cartridge is made of a transparent or semitransparent material. 9. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1, further including a removable cap on said cartridge to allow said cartridge to be refillable and reusable. 10. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1, further including an electronic fluid level detector. 11. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1, further including a liquid outlet orifice connected to said liquid pump that can direct liquid from said pump to any one or combination of a toilet water tank, a toilet overfill tube or a bidet device. 12. A liquid dispensing system to dispense at least one type of liquid into a toilet water system or a bidet apparatus, comprising: a) at least one electrically operated liquid pump,b) at least one liquid inlet orifice connected to said pump,c) at least one tank to contain liquid,d) a means for sensing a flushed toilet,e) an electronic control module,whereby said control module, using said means for sensing a flushed toilet, actives said liquid pump to pump a predetermined amount of liquid from said cartridge to said toilet water system or said bidet apparatus. 13. The liquid dispensing system of claim 12, further including a cabinet having a bottom side, and defining an interior space, comprising: a) a mounting guide on said cabinet bottom side whereby said cabinet can mount onto a toilet water tank,b) at least one compartment in said cabinet interior space for the mounting of components. 14. The liquid dispensing system of claim 12, further including a chassis that uses a mounting rim or hanging strap whereby said liquid dispensing system can protrude down inside of a toilet water tank. 15. The liquid dispensing system of claim 12 wherein a means for sensing a flushed toilet is a movement sensor that is attached to a toilet flush actuator. 16. The liquid dispensing system of claim 12, further including a means to automatically flush said toilet. 17. The liquid dispensing system of claim 16, wherein a means to automatically flush said toilet, comprising a proximity detector and a solenoid connected to a toilet flush actuator, whereby said control module can use said proximity detector to determine when to flush and then use said solenoid to lift said flush actuator to perform an automatic flush. 18. The liquid dispensing system of claim 12 wherein said tank is made of a transparent or semitransparent material. 19. The liquid dispensing system of claim 12, further including an electronic fluid level detector. 20. The liquid dispensing system of claim 12, further including a liquid outlet orifice connected to said liquid pump that can direct liquid from said pump to any one or combination of a toilet water tank, a toilet overfill tube or a bidet device.