Soup dispenser
US4174789A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1977 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F11/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A soup dispenser is provided which will dispense liquid, semi-liquid and/or chunky soups, stews, chilis, etc., with equal facility. A motor driven dial configuration of a plurality of measuring chambers or traps is provided at the bottom of a heated reservoir in which an impeller is constantly driven to preclude settling and scorching. The same motor drive is selectively interconnected to rotate the dial and successively register a measuring chamber with a discharge port beneath which a food container can be placed to receive the discharged product. The measuring chambers are vented to atmosphere through the dial and other venting as registry with the discharge opening is respectively effected to assure full discharge of the food product therein.
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