Dispensing device and method for rapidly heating and delivering a flowable product
US7147134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2023 |
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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