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Condiment dispensing system utilizing a draw-back valve

US5906296A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 1996
Grant dateMay 25, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F11/003
  • 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 condiment(s) from a condiment source to a delivery nozzle through a condiment conduit which includes a draw-back valve to prevent condiment buildup on the delivery nozzle. A gas-operated pump is controlled at the delivery nozzle to effect delivery of the condiment.

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