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Dispensing apparatus for frozen product

US5150820A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 20, 1990
Grant dateSep 29, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G9/283
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Frozen product dispensing apparatus comprises a cylindrical housing 14 for locating a cylindrical deformable container 26 of product. A plunger 16 bears on the container to discharge the product from the container 26 and the plunger is driven by compressed air either by direct pressure on the plunger 16 or by the use of a bellows which engages on the plunger. The housing 14 has a door 22 through which the product passes to an outlet valve 29 and the door may be opened to replace the container 26.

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