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Sugar dispenser with auger

US11219329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Elizabeth Bertness · Batavia, US
Michael A. Graef · Gräfelfing, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2019
Grant date	Jan 11, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 11, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01F11/24
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and apparatus for dispensing edible granular material for a beverage include a hopper. The hopper includes at least a floor defining a bottom of the hopper. An auger includes an auger shaft, is positioned at the bottom of the hopper, and extends horizontally from the hopper. A tube is connected to the hopper and surrounds at least a portion of the auger. The tube extends away from the hopper. An outlet through the tube is located at an end of the tube distal from the hopper.

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