Condiment dispensing system utilizing a draw-back valve
US5906296A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 25, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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