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Dispensing device and method for rapidly heating and delivering a flowable product

US6419121B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2001
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D2210/00118
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a dispensing device for rapidly and efficiently heating/cooling a flowable food product whereby removable cassettes are provided for receiving a pouch containing food; the cassettes comprising pairs of opposed thermal conductive surfaces wherein the surfaces delimit together a limited spacing adapted to contact a pouch and means for applying heat to said at least pair of cassettes.

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