Method and apparatus for sanitizing a product dispenser drip tray
US7497223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drip tray sanitizing system includes a pump connectable to a sanitizer solution container and a valve connectable to a diluent source. A spray manifold disposed in the drip tray receives a mixture of the two streams and sprays the mixture into the drip tray in a prescribed routine to produce a sanitizing or cleansing effect. Methods for using the drip tray sanitizing system include manual, semi-automatic, and automatic sanitizing, as well as manual and automatic rinsing. The semi-automatic and automatic sanitizing routines require the use of a controller. Use of this apparatus in a product dispenser may widen the range of products and product concentrates available for use with a product dispenser.
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