Condiment dispensing device
US5230443A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/102
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved condiment dispensing system for delivering a measured quantity of condiment at a constant flow rate. The device comprises a pump which is fluidly connected to a condiment source and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a valve assembly which is connected to both a pressurized fluid source and to the pump whereby actuation of a valve assembly contained on the surface of the dispensing apparatus causes a measured quantity of condiment to be dispensed from an outlet nozzle contained thereon.
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