Simple serve topping dispenser
US8678236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G23/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dispenser for dispensing serving portions of topping onto beverages and desserts comprises a first compartment portion and a second compartment portion hingedly connected to the first compartment portion. One of the compartment portions includes a backing surface and a bag holding member operable to releasably attach a product bag to the compartment portion adjacent the backing surface. The other compartment portion includes a squeeze member, for example a cylindrical roller, mounted for travel in upward and downward directions. The squeeze member is arranged to contact the product bag when the second compartment portion is closed relative to the first compartment portion. The dispenser also comprises an actuating lever mechanically connected to the squeeze member, for example by a one-way advancing mechanism, wherein the actuating lever is operable by a user to advance the squeeze member in the downward direction to dispense product. The dispenser facilitates cleaning and product replacement.
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