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Liquid dispensing system and method for use in the formation of a tobacco pouch product

US9334072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2011
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2220/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid dispenser system for use with an apparatus for forming and filling pouched products, the system comprising a first fluid dispenser shoe, the first fluid dispenser shoe comprising an inlet bore for placing in fluid communication with a source of liquid to be dispensed; at least one liquid dispensing manifold in fluid communication with the inlet bore; and a plurality of exit orifices positioned along the at least one liquid dispensing manifold for dispensing the liquid on an outer surface of the pouched product, wherein the first fluid dispenser shoe is positioned downstream of the apparatus for forming and filling pouched products and adjacent a stream of pouched products as they exit the apparatus.

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