Systems and methods for cleaning food product forming and dispensing devices
US12303948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/075
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for automating the cleaning and sanitizing processes of a food dispensing machine. The systems and methods may be set to run automatically and may keep a dispensing system cleaned and sanitized for an extended time. The systems and methods disclosed are designed to make cleaning easier for the operator, shorten the overall cleaning time, reduce the amount of labor involved, and improve the convenience, reliability, and repeatability of the cleaning processes.
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