Dispensing system with a common delivery pipe
US9593005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00123
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure concerns apparatus comprising a first source of a first component, the first component one component for a finished free flowing food product and comprising a highly concentrated micro component. The apparatus includes a second source of a second component, the second component being another component for the finished free flowing food product. The apparatus includes a flow combiner configured to combine the first and second components to form a first mixture. The apparatus further includes a common delivery pipe configured to receive the first mixture from the flow combiner. The apparatus includes a dispenser configured to receive diluent flow from a third source, receive the first mixture from the common delivery pipe, combine the diluent flow with the first mixture to form a second mixture, and dispense the second mixture through a dispensing nozzle, the second mixture including the finished free flowing food product.
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