Dispensing apparatus
US5069364A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G9/285
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Dispensing apparatus is provided for dispensing a frozen product, such as ice cream, in portions. The apparatus uses a prefilled container of product which is located in a housing of the apparatus. The container is deformable and has an outlet through which the product issues on the application of drive to the container to deform and reduce the internal volume of the container. Dispensing means is operated by the drive and a valve controls the discharge of product during dispensing. To maintain the product at a low temperature the container and the outlet are located in a refrigerated housing.
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