Dispensing mechanism
US5893485A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D81/3453
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dispensing mechanism is primarily intended for dispensing food products, such as ice cream, in semi-solid form. The machine has particular application in dispensing portion-sized containers of product. The containers (10) are filled with product through an open end which is then fitted with a closure member (11). The containers are then located in a discharge unit (25, 29) and the container (10) or the closure member (11) is deformed on operation of the unit. The product is discharged through an outlet which may be in the closure member or in the container.
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