Condiment dispensing system
US5624056A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C3/2608
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a condiment dispensing system for dispensing condiment and the like which includes a gas operated pump for moving condiments from a condiment source to a delivery nozzle through a pinch valve that operates to close and open the delivery flow path in response to and absence of gas pressure. A swipe valve to clean the delivery nozzle is also provided.
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