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Condiment dispensing device

US5361943A · kind A · utility

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19References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1993
Grant dateNov 8, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 3, 2013

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 desired flow rate. The system 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 a pressurized fluid source and to the pump whereby actuation of the valve assembly causes a measured quantity of the condiment to be dispensed from an outlet nozzle contained thereon.

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