Warm product dispensing
US11629043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00152
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided using targeted narrowband radiation emitting devices or arrays of devices that offers a solution to the difficulties surrounding heated product dispensing. Rather than maintaining an entire reservoir of product at a raised temperature, much smaller volumes (single portions or small multiples thereof) can be held ready and at temperature to be dispensed without wasting additional energy on keeping a large volume of product warm. This is achieved by leveraging the unique, targeted nature of these devices to quickly and accurately heat a small amount of product separated out from the main reservoir and held ready for dispensing.
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