Device and method for hygienically delivering a liquid
US7694850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for hygienically delivering a liquid food to or from a food or beverage dispenser by delivering a flow of liquid food through an outlet positioned at a distance of all surfaces of the dispenser and by frequently cleaning the outlet with a flow of cleaning liquid directed onto the external surfaces demarcating the outlet to eliminate the liquid and solid food residue. The device may include a connection fitment with an elongated food delivery member which is configured to connect to a cleaning chamber of the dispenser. The device can be easier and more conveniently cleaned and/or sanitized enabling the dispensing of microbial sensitive food products such as milk concentrate and the like.
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